What a start. From the reaction about Tong cutting a piece of cake, the vibe was announced. I'm expecting full melodramatic, telenovelas's style. The soundtrack reminded me of Unforgotten night. Okay, hear me out. It's the ambiance it created where it was supposed to be dark, serious, dangerous but in a way that was ill-fitted with the scene in front of us. Of course, I don't mean this in a bad way. I'm really enjoying this. From the synopsis and the trailer, I was afraid the show would be so seriously taken, with all the realism possible, more like a action drama. So, I am pleasantly surprise that they had chosen to go full camp ( ...... To be completely honest, even if action stuff aren't really my thing, with Joss presence, I'd be watching it all ....shhhh......). I don't believe anybody was surprised how Mark was introduce to us. But I didn't thought it would be that long (no pun intended), like the amount of time on Joss with so little fabric was something I didn't think I could hope for, especially this soon in the show.As of right now, I can't really tell what I think of Joss and Gawin's chemistry. It's is good but too soon for me to be able forming a confirmed opinion. Also for the side's characters, I can't say much either. We didn't get much from that. Maybe, I think the setup of Tong's story was too long. I felt like the side's characters wasn't truly connected with the main storyline. Or maybe it's something I can't figured out yet but I do have an issue about the first part of the episode. But it got real better real soon after. I mentioned it earlier, so I wont repeat myself, to get it tho ... wink, wink. But I didn't mention the hotel room scene. It wasn't a surprise that Tong was going to cut his finger on a piece of that glass of bloody marry. I remembered a bloody marry to be way thicker than that tho. Any way, the actual drinking of the blood was hot. What the hell was they trying to do with bitting the hears? I was clutching on my inexistent pearls. ( Not complaining tho ). The moment I, a hundred percent, lost it, was when to full camp showed itself. I burst out laughing the moment Mark backed into that glass window to the landing in the back sit of his car . It gave me a mix of Bollywood action's movies and Twilight. And again not complaining at all, I loved it. That, to me, is camp in the best way. All the little funny moments that shouldn't be on paper but is in action, is camp to me. Like, come on, the way that kid vampire run away was hilarious. Even the big revelation moment was so camp with in the Twilight way, i was screaming in front of my screen " You know what he is, Tong... Say it ! Out loud !".So good, I really had a good time. I'm hoping it would stay in that direction. I feel like I should mention the villain of the story but it's just not enough to form an opinion yet. It was a bit extreme to take away the reporter but it goes with the vibe. They're others that i will mention later, like Tonkla or the florist. But as for now, there is nothing much to say about them. I can't tell yet who would be a side character that would stick around. I would like for the guy that told Tong he could be a prosperous hooker to comeback, he was kind of funny. In conclusion, I have a good feeling about the episodes to come. The preview for next week said something about Mark protecting Tong until he turns 21, I really curious about that. Maybe after that, Tong's blood become normal, or if a vampire drinks it before then he'll become more powerful, or he would become human. I always have lot's of theory but I am also often wrong (if you read the book, would you ming spoiling me, I don't mind at all). Anyway, I am really exited for next week's episode.
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Wow! I didn't expect much from this mini series. But it's been getting really good those past two episodes. This one, the 5, just sealed the deal, I can't wait for the next episode. This mini-series should be consider as a pilot for a much bigger show of 8/10/12 episodes of at least 30 minutes. And an essential part of it, would be to keep the same cast. South-Korea have been launching a wave of mini-BL Kdrama. It seems like it's at least once or more per week. So they should really see those mini-BL as pilot with the final cast. They are so many treasure in the plenty of option. Well I'm getting off topic.To go back to this drama, I really like the cast, I like those subtle reaction, like they have such a strong connection in the main couple, that they don't need much movement, if that makes sense. That also go for the rest of the cast. There an ease to it, that make you focus more easily on all those little things and the dialogue a really good as well. And the soundtrack, just perfectly feating, that's said, if there is something that no other drama can beat is a Kdrama's soundtracks. So this mini is no different. ******** SPOILERS OF THE EPISODE 5 STARTS HERE ..........For the episode, I'm specifically enjoying the feeling of natural development of the characters and their's relationship. Was it petty of Han Gyeol to give back the wallet when Jeong U is obviously in a double date? Yes, it was. Did Jeong U deserved it? Yes, he did. Was he a jerk for how he act? Yes, he was. But, does that make him a bad guy? He's not at all, just stupid. Jeong U seems like a genuine nice guy who has, just, never been in a relationship. It seems like he had never questioned his sexual identity , not even once. So it's understandable that he freak out a bit. Not knowing how to act and doing dumb thing. The way Han Gyeol stayed so calm, speaking normally until the last minute of their "fight" was the absolute best way to tackle the situation. He didn't anything wrong, If Jeong U doesn't remember why should he have to give to him the wallet aside. Little question though, who put that picture in the wallet? Because I don't seem to remember seeing it happen. Like if it Jeong U himself, ok. He was drunk, he could had take it but not knowing why. But if it is Han Gyeol himself, good move here. I respect that.( If it's was shown it episode 4, please refresh my memory. )Luckily, Jeong U has a good friend or poor thing would have stayed stupid. I can't remember his name but I really like him. I enjoyed the conversation they had. The hypotheticals's questions round was nothing new but it works and was well done. That poor girl though, she is the only victim in this situation. While the other two are "fighting", she is strung along. She seems nice, and I'm pretty certain she didn't get the brushing off of Jeong U. So she's gonna be hopping and she'd probably be the one to see Jeong U and Han Gyeol kissing first. Anyway, let's just forget about her now, like most BL do. The romance is really starting now. Han Gyeol is clearly certain of his feeling for Jeong U. Just by seeing Han Gyeol's eyes watering when Jeong U ask him for dinner, it couldn't be more clear. The begging of the conversation got me worried a bit. Specially when Jeong U tells Han Gyeol that it was all a mistake. I though Han Gyeol would clap back, asking if he was the mistake. But luckily I was wrong. I was so happy that Jeong U talked about the military now. They can start with everything clear, the understanding of the time situation they're in. Again, another special mention to the great soundtrack and in conclusion, Episode 5 got me real good. Now, I have expectations for the few episodes left. Can't wait for the next Episode 6 !
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