Saint deserves so much more than this, it's so frustrating. I'm frustrated for him. The series is substandard, the musical effects are bad, the script is awful. You can barely make it through two episodes without just feeling frustrated. He really doesn't deserve this; he's so cute and talented. But there's nothing to be done, Thai productions are just terrible.I stopped watching their series a long time ago, but I wanted to give this one a chance because I like this actor.
How can I get back to Oshiroen’s new active page? I lost the link and can’t find it again. Can someone send it to me privately? Not the X link—the Discord isn’t active anymore from there.
I don’t know why, but the Chinese are experts at these kinds of BL series. It’s strange, because their straight shows are usually tr@sh, but in these ones, they seem to allow themselves to let loose and be free. Maybe that’s the reason? It’s a weird thing.
The drama is good. I don't think it's just about the issue of infidelity. I believe that viewers from Western…
You're right, but the kind of suppression we're talking about here takes a different form. I find it hard to believe that a Western woman would go through exactly what this character experiences, especially since she does interact with others, and the responses she gets from her surroundings are also extremely restrained and even repressive. I also agree with you that many of the people commenting on this site seem quite young, and that’s likely why they struggle to grasp the emotional complexity here. It’s true that being in a relationship with someone emotionally distant, who shows no warmth and even displays subtle disdain, can be incredibly painful—it becomes a form of passive emotional abuse.
That said, I feel the real emphasis in this drama is on her reactions and her emotional restraint. This kind of character—someone who endures everything silently without ever setting boundaries—has become very typical in Japanese dramas, especially in recent years.
Maybe the series focuses more on the emotionally restrained nature of the characters than on the betrayal. Most of them, including the husband, behave in similarly repressed ways—the only exception is the character who was raised outside of Japan.
There seems to be an indirect social critique of Japanese emotional culture—but perhaps I’m overanalyzing, and it’s mostly just meant to entertain.
The female character- Tomada Maki - likely grew up in a household that didn’t allow her to express herself freely or demand the rights she deserves, which is why she also avoids conflict. Based on years of observation, my assumption is that Japanese culture is highly restrained—not just for women but for men as well. The male character- Tomada Kyoichi- is also emotionally restrained. This is why we see a contrasting supporting character who is more free-spirited, serving as both a contextual counterpoint and a complete reversal.
Yamate Asahi appears deeply attractive and exotic to her—he didn’t grow up in Japan, and he behaves differently from her reserved husband. He speaks his mind and acts impulsively, almost like a child (as she herself once told him). I think there's a very interesting depth here crafted by the screenwriter, and the actors are truly outstanding, each and every one.
It’s painful to watch the female lead frustrated and suppressing her needs to the point where she barely understands herself anymore. At the same time, it's hard to judge her husband—he too must cope with both his own emotional restraint and hers. There’s nothing that frees them from the chains of the upbringing they received. In the end, each of them seeks comfort in someone who doesn’t follow that same rulebook: he finds solace in a destructive and unfaithful woman who shows no regard for the consequences of her actions, despite supposedly loving her friend (his wife); and the woman, in contrast, is drawn to a man who behaves like a child.
I wonder why the rating is so low. This storyline isn't much different from Futtara Doshaburi, which started at…
The drama is good. I don't think it's just about the issue of infidelity. I believe that viewers from Western countries struggle to understand East Asian culture and the situation of women there. The average level of intelligence in the West has noticeably declined, and people operate on autopilot—following some kind of rulebook where everything is black and white. They lack the ability to understand complexity or the psychology of another person or culture. That’s why they not only judge the infidelity, but also judge the female character. They believe that every woman should naturally act assertively, as Western women are supposedly expected to. They don’t realize that in some cultures, women are raised to suppress their own needs.
The dialogue in episode 5 explained the previous episodes and was apparently the only truly good scene in the entire series. It was very well done, but it’s a shame it was the only scene that felt that authentic. It was supposed to be the explanation, but it could’ve happened back in episode 3 or 4—instead, it dragged on until episode 5. And now it’s already the end, which is unfortunate.
Oh my, what a strange pairing .. I didn't understand at first why it even started with such a typical Korean drama scene... until I realized it's a remake, I'll skip the boredom.
I don't understand why S Koreans love having a main character who narrates the story through metaphors. Is it to sound sophisticated or educational?! Who even cares? There's nothing truly deep about it. I feel like they're stuck in that 90s Hollywood phase.
Episode 4 was the last straw. I have no idea what the screenwriter was thinking—assuming he even thought at all. It feels like a script written by a 14-year-old dreaming of being a screenwriter. Nothing makes sense. She idolizes some waiter—for what, exactly? Because he serves tables well? She decided he’s perfect and flawless. We’re talking about a young woman in her early twenties; maybe someone with cognitive issues who can’t process situations like a normal adult at that age. There’s absolutely no logical reason to keep watching this series, except for idolizing one of the actors.. I’m dropping it
What they did in this series feels completely wrong — shifting the spotlight from the gay couple to the straight one And to ride on the backs of BL viewers.. Honestly, I don’t even really like the show, but it helps pass the time. Still, the comments here make me want to support the director. Instead of offering thoughtful criticism, people — and it’s always the same type — attack anyone with a different opinion and try to defend or justify their own views. Just give constructive criticism. Everyone has the right to share their opinion — it’s perfectly legitimate.
Did y'all see that they added a warning to the comment section btw? Maybe, just maybe, throwing personalised insults…
They probably realized it was affecting their Google ranking , because all these years nothing bothered them, not even spreading hate themselves in their articles. That’s something they likely didn’t consider would hurt their ranking; they thought it would boost it.
The story is quite charming. Overall, it conveys the idea that love doesn't follow the same values you seek in a career, and you can’t predict who you’ll truly fall for—some things are hard to understand. From a narrative standpoint, it's successful. As for the execution, that’s another matter.
The actors are excellent, but everything moves too fast. The direction feels rushed, with abrupt scene transitions and an overwhelming pace. The music is especially irritating. I really like the singer, but this particular song is both annoying and completely out of sync with the series' vibe. It's repeated constantly with no variation in the background music, creating a sense of insensitivity toward the viewer.
This hurriedness in the editing and music also reflects in the characters’ behavior. You don’t feel like you're experiencing the story with them—it’s more like watching everything speed by from a fast-moving train. The characters themselves are quite unbearable and, in some ways, feel inauthentic. Their reactions often don’t match the situation. For example, a character who was deceived and seeks revenge doesn’t even seem angry—instead, she feels guilty, which is very odd. Meanwhile, the character who committed the wrongdoing shows no real remorse or apology.
In short, the characters are very strange. The series was entertaining up to episode 5, but from that point on, it became unwatchable—something you just finish out of curiosity to see how it ends.
Both actors look good and perform well, especially Seong Seung Ha. The first episode was weak, and the second was a bit more interesting. I’m not sure how long it will hold up though, since the plot is a bit too strange. I mean, all these misunderstandings could’ve been resolved if people just talked. It always seems odd to me when they don’t and just walk away like they understand everything. I don’t think adults behave like that, but maybe it’s different in South Korea? Maybe not communicating is considered normal behavior? I really have no idea why the plots are always like this.
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I also agree with you that many of the people commenting on this site seem quite young, and that’s likely why they struggle to grasp the emotional complexity here. It’s true that being in a relationship with someone emotionally distant, who shows no warmth and even displays subtle disdain, can be incredibly painful—it becomes a form of passive emotional abuse.
That said, I feel the real emphasis in this drama is on her reactions and her emotional restraint. This kind of character—someone who endures everything silently without ever setting boundaries—has become very typical in Japanese dramas, especially in recent years.
Maybe the series focuses more on the emotionally restrained nature of the characters than on the betrayal. Most of them, including the husband, behave in similarly repressed ways—the only exception is the character who was raised outside of Japan.
There seems to be an indirect social critique of Japanese emotional culture—but perhaps I’m overanalyzing, and it’s mostly just meant to entertain.
The male character- Tomada Kyoichi- is also emotionally restrained. This is why we see a contrasting supporting character who is more free-spirited, serving as both a contextual counterpoint and a complete reversal.
Yamate Asahi appears deeply attractive and exotic to her—he didn’t grow up in Japan, and he behaves differently from her reserved husband. He speaks his mind and acts impulsively, almost like a child (as she herself once told him). I think there's a very interesting depth here crafted by the screenwriter, and the actors are truly outstanding, each and every one.
It’s painful to watch the female lead frustrated and suppressing her needs to the point where she barely understands herself anymore.
At the same time, it's hard to judge her husband—he too must cope with both his own emotional restraint and hers. There’s nothing that frees them from the chains of the upbringing they received.
In the end, each of them seeks comfort in someone who doesn’t follow that same rulebook: he finds solace in a destructive and unfaithful woman who shows no regard for the consequences of her actions, despite supposedly loving her friend (his wife); and the woman, in contrast, is drawn to a man who behaves like a child.
Still, the comments here make me want to support the director. Instead of offering thoughtful criticism, people — and it’s always the same type — attack anyone with a different opinion and try to defend or justify their own views. Just give constructive criticism. Everyone has the right to share their opinion — it’s perfectly legitimate.
The actors are excellent, but everything moves too fast. The direction feels rushed, with abrupt scene transitions and an overwhelming pace. The music is especially irritating. I really like the singer, but this particular song is both annoying and completely out of sync with the series' vibe. It's repeated constantly with no variation in the background music, creating a sense of insensitivity toward the viewer.
This hurriedness in the editing and music also reflects in the characters’ behavior. You don’t feel like you're experiencing the story with them—it’s more like watching everything speed by from a fast-moving train. The characters themselves are quite unbearable and, in some ways, feel inauthentic. Their reactions often don’t match the situation. For example, a character who was deceived and seeks revenge doesn’t even seem angry—instead, she feels guilty, which is very odd. Meanwhile, the character who committed the wrongdoing shows no real remorse or apology.
In short, the characters are very strange. The series was entertaining up to episode 5, but from that point on, it became unwatchable—something you just finish out of curiosity to see how it ends.