I’m back for my rewatch…again. I love this drama and JiHoon’s acting is top tier. His ability to convey so many emotions without speaking is a natural talent that should have scripts pouring in like a flood. I hope to see him in SO many more dramas. He gifted us with WHC2 recently, but I’m greedy and need MORE of this man’s gift. Of course he can’t do it alone…the cast for this series was good, as well. I really love the growing friendship Joon has with Soo Hyun. I love how they wrote and handled the sensitive topic of DV, poverty, and parent abandonment. I’ll be back soon!
120 episodes, each 35 mins long… should I do this to myself 😭? The synopsis sounds really interesting.
ONG I was ready until I saw that. 120 35min episodes?! I usually stay away from the dramas because they’re usually 40 30 min episodes and I avild dramas over 16 episodes usually. 120 may be too much. But I am drawn to the synopsis! 😭😭😭
I think as the older one, by more than a few years, Sorn should know that Juin doesn’t have the experience to handle the type of relationship Sorn is willing to give atp. It was Sorn’s own greed that made him suggest it, using that inexperience against Juin. He wants Juin but is afraid committed just in case bring with someone younger bites him in the ass again. I think he cares too much for Juin that he’s genuinely afraid that if it doesn’t work out-especially because of a betrayal, he won’t recover from it. At the same time, I think he’s expecting it to fail, and badly, for him. Sorn has been drawn to Juin for years but denies his feelings because he’s younger and younger equals potentially serious consequences for Sorn.
People brushed this series off as soft porn because of the Nc scenes (I mean…they are heated so I get it), but it’s really more about two sexually healthy young men pursuing a physical relationship while navigating complex issues. Sorn and his commitment issues and fears, and Juin figuring out who he is and what he wants in a romantic relationship while finding his balance between dependence and independence. They’ve both fallen for each other, which makes a FwB relationship more hurtful as they try to hide or bury those growing feelings, hurting each other in the process. I get Sorn’s actions- I don’t agree with them, but I get them. Juin is too young to get what Sorn is going through. Poor baby. But P’Tia is there to protect him- late but that’s better than never.
I’m curious about the deal Sorn and Penny had though. Because it’s gotta be something where a fake relationship benefits them- mostly Sorn. Probably to keep Mali away. (The audacity of that little viper greeting Sorn all cheerfully after what she did to him is craziness.)
Also, I’m lowkey glad that Thanu isn’t into guys. I can’t take more love shapes. The issues between Sorn and Juin by themselves is quite enough.
Episode 9 is coming… 10 will be them apart, 11 them overcoming their issues, and 12 them together. Typical formula (if they follow it).
But Sorn did tell him that they were just fck buddies. Jun should have stopped right then and there if he couldnt…
I think as the older one, by more than a few years, he should know that Juin doesn’t have the experience to handle such a relationship to begin with. It was Sorn’s own greed that made him suggest it, using that inexperience against him. He wants Juin but is afraid committed just in case bring with someone younger bites him in the ass again. I think he cares too much for Juin that he’s genuinely afraid that if it doesn’t work out-especially because of a betrayal, he won’t recover from it.
That was fucking crazy and I loved every minute of it. Very Korean John Wick. I did have to skip some of the splurting scenes because…yeah. Othwewise, the ending couldn’t have been different. I really do love Korean revenge dramas.
I just started ep 4 and I feel like Minami’s Sawako reminds me so much of Hagiwara’s Hira in My Beautiful Man in terms of demeanor and character, also in the social awkwardness that comes from being misunderstood by peers as a teen.
Just a thought. I’m really enjoying this cute little slice of Japanese High School (my first non-BL one) I stumbled upon.
So apparently the cast is down for Season 2 centered on their university life. Idk if that's ever gonna happen…
There are more than 2:
To My Star, but also Color Rush had an S2, and Love Class. Kissable Lips has a S2 coming, Unintentional Love Story had a prequel or backstory on the 2nd couple with the spinoff movie with A Time of Fever. Choco Milk Shake is coming with a S2, as well. Granted, many Japanese, Korean, and even Thai BLs don’t get second seasons, but there are more KBLs with S2s released and in production, as the country gradually becomes more accepting of LGBT+. If you haven’t watched them, give them a go. Now, I’m REALLY wanting a S2 for Love for Love’s Sake (MC), Jazz for Two (focusing on the SC), and Semantic Error. I’m not holding my breath though.
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People brushed this series off as soft porn because of the Nc scenes (I mean…they are heated so I get it), but it’s really more about two sexually healthy young men pursuing a physical relationship while navigating complex issues. Sorn and his commitment issues and fears, and Juin figuring out who he is and what he wants in a romantic relationship while finding his balance between dependence and independence. They’ve both fallen for each other, which makes a FwB relationship more hurtful as they try to hide or bury those growing feelings, hurting each other in the process. I get Sorn’s actions- I don’t agree with them, but I get them. Juin is too young to get what Sorn is going through. Poor baby. But P’Tia is there to protect him- late but that’s better than never.
I’m curious about the deal Sorn and Penny had though. Because it’s gotta be something where a fake relationship benefits them- mostly Sorn. Probably to keep Mali away. (The audacity of that little viper greeting Sorn all cheerfully after what she did to him is craziness.)
Also, I’m lowkey glad that Thanu isn’t into guys. I can’t take more love shapes. The issues between Sorn and Juin by themselves is quite enough.
Episode 9 is coming… 10 will be them apart, 11 them overcoming their issues, and 12 them together. Typical formula (if they follow it).
Just a thought. I’m really enjoying this cute little slice of Japanese High School (my first non-BL one) I stumbled upon.
To My Star, but also Color Rush had an S2, and Love Class. Kissable Lips has a S2 coming, Unintentional Love Story had a prequel or backstory on the 2nd couple with the spinoff movie with A Time of Fever. Choco Milk Shake is coming with a S2, as well. Granted, many Japanese, Korean, and even Thai BLs don’t get second seasons, but there are more KBLs with S2s released and in production, as the country gradually becomes more accepting of LGBT+. If you haven’t watched them, give them a go. Now, I’m REALLY wanting a S2 for Love for Love’s Sake (MC), Jazz for Two (focusing on the SC), and Semantic Error. I’m not holding my breath though.