I don’t know. After E1, I’m not sure how to feel. it wasn’t horrible, but wasn’t good either. Just meh. It’ll probably get better when the story picks up. It felt a little disjointed and like it was full of brand new actors and a new director. (To me, anyway.) I’m not ready to give up on it yet, but it’s a 5/10 for me rn. I felt bad for Kong and Sun though. And Peace because his dad is an ass. JiHoon needs to get his karma for starting shit like that.
Episode 1 didn't quite grab me but I have hope. The English dubbing over the Korean(?) dad was A Choice.
OMG YES! I’m watching now and had to pause to come here and see if anyone else noted how bad that English dubbing is. I wish they would’ve just spoken in Korean and just subtitled it. The English is so awkward. I know from the way their lips are moving that they’re speaking in English, but I think it would’ve been better if they spoke in Korean. Wouldn’t you speak in your native language with your parent, no matter what country you’re in? This is gonna bother me the whole series, I think.
Chemistry was definitely lacking and the clear aversion the two had with intimate scenes distracted from the message of the story. It all ended up feeling lukewarm. I actually ended up rooting for Yoichi and the model guy because it seemed like they had better chemistry- they appeared more comfortable around each other than Sakurai and Yoichi- whose awkwardness didn’t feel like forbidden love or whatever, but true discomfort between actors.
So the age gap is a little odd because of how wide it is, but that’s not what bothered me because love really doesn’t care about age. I can easily get over age gaps when the chemistry and story is there. My main issue with this is the CLEAR awkwardness between the two and how you could tell they had an aversion to kissing each other. Awkward, uncomfortable, and that last farce was downright comical with the way he closed his eyes first and then tilted his head so mechanically like he was reciting his movements in his head to distract from the reality of kissing a man again. It was unmistakable, really. Just omit those parts if the actors can’t do it. Even when “Yoichi” leans on “Sakurai’s” shoulder, his whole body is stiff, like he’s barely trying to touch him and can’t wait for the director to yell “Cut!”
The story itself was good, especially the flower symbolism. With actors who have better chemistry and less hang ups with kissing the same sex in a role they agreed to play (especially after reading the script and knowing there would be romance and kisses), this would have been SO much better. It distracts from the story and fails to sell this romance and subsequent blooming of our flower ML. I wonder how they were off screen. Awkward still most likely.
On another note, Watanabi looks like our Jin from BTS. I was like, “Seokjin! I found your doppelgänger!” 😋
suho woke up but baekjin died 💔Either he’s faking his death or that CEO guy killed him. But this is so sad
I think he repented and was accepted by Baku and Si-Eun. Maybe he tried to close down the CEO’s business with evidence and law, but the corrupt police told the CEO again so the CEO had him taken out. That’s my guess. Season 3 please!
I knew it! I knew they’d drag HeeSu and SeongWon’s happy to the last episode. Frustrating af though. After E9, I feel validated in my prediction.
I said a week ago: “I have a feeling these two might confess at the same time in Episode 10. The whole asteroid colliding thing. Episode 9 is Seoung Won stressing over who Hee Su may like now and Hee Su stressing about whether he confesses or keeps secretly liking Seoung Won like he did with Chanyoung for years.”
Season 2 was everything I ever wanted. I was hella entertained. Park Ji Hoon really did his role justice again.…
And of course both Beom Seok and Si Eun were right about the end after all. I remember season 1 when Beom Seok’s dad ordered his death in the Philippines because of all the trouble he caused. First of all, I hope his dad gets his in the end for being such a trash human. Also some scenes make me think he did die in S1, even though it isn’t shown.
I wonder if Baek Jin did die or if he’s just declared missing? Though I thought missing persons needed to wait 5 years or more to be declared dead. Sometimes the time jumps on the show were confusing and this was one of them.
Having Su Ho in the end was a bonus for those who’ve waited YEARS to see him wake up. I thought he’d have amnesia or something but I’m glad they didn’t do that to us or poor Si Eun. Guy deserves som happiness with no more fighting. Every time his eyes went “crazy” I was like, someone’s gonna get effed up now! The way he kept grabbing those pens… And Baku’s punches- like a super hero frfr. The motorcycle punch was my fave.
Season 2 was everything I ever wanted. I was hella entertained. Park Ji Hoon really did his role justice again. He really is an amazing actor. His eyes express so much. His body language and how it changes throughout the episodes conveys more than words ever could. It makes me want to rewatch his filmography again.
Began watching for Jin💜and stayed for the comedy (I laughed so much each episode) and for the climber guests…
The last episode was super bittersweet. I loved the N.Korean guest. He was so quiet and sweet. I loved the special surprise they had for him; he was so touched💗 And the energy of the 4 job seekers followed by the two dancer girls, extra fun! I wish there was a little more with the sailors, but I enjoyed the last episode. I hope there’s another season.
I kept watching crazy things and thinking that Jungkook would LOVE that B&B. Everything about it. Even the one in the mountains. I’m imagining what a couple episodes with all BTS would look like if they had to “survive” on that barge..together. 😂 Or Seventeen…or TXT…Can you imagine? 😂 Chaos. Absolute chaos.
I enjoyed this drama. It was gripping enough to keep me engaged and wondering what tricks the characters would pull next. Of course, Bong Sang Pil was a fave protagonist.
As someone who worked in law for over a decade, I really liked the more realistic time passage- though not expressly stated, it is mentioned in a passive way to reflect how such trials would take months to complete.
5 minutes in and I’m in love with secondary couple Kim and Mon 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰. Like I don’t even know what to do with myself at this point frfr😍😍😍First of all, CHEMISTRY! Second, those boys have the most beautiful smiles.
Edit: Yup. After finishing episode 1, it’s official. This show has all the cuteness factors I need. 😻😻
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Jin in a drama would be amazing! Comedy/emotion roles would SLAP frfr
I wanted to watch more of Tsurugi but I checked his filmography and he has nothing since this aired.
The story itself was good, especially the flower symbolism. With actors who have better chemistry and less hang ups with kissing the same sex in a role they agreed to play (especially after reading the script and knowing there would be romance and kisses), this would have been SO much better. It distracts from the story and fails to sell this romance and subsequent blooming of our flower ML. I wonder how they were off screen. Awkward still most likely.
On another note, Watanabi looks like our Jin from BTS. I was like, “Seokjin! I found your doppelgänger!” 😋
I said a week ago: “I have a feeling these two might confess at the same time in Episode 10. The whole asteroid colliding thing. Episode 9 is Seoung Won stressing over who Hee Su may like now and Hee Su stressing about whether he confesses or keeps secretly liking Seoung Won like he did with Chanyoung for years.”
Bring on Saturday morning!
I wonder if Baek Jin did die or if he’s just declared missing? Though I thought missing persons needed to wait 5 years or more to be declared dead. Sometimes the time jumps on the show were confusing and this was one of them.
Having Su Ho in the end was a bonus for those who’ve waited YEARS to see him wake up. I thought he’d have amnesia or something but I’m glad they didn’t do that to us or poor Si Eun. Guy deserves som happiness with no more fighting. Every time his eyes went “crazy” I was like, someone’s gonna get effed up now! The way he kept grabbing those pens… And Baku’s punches- like a super hero frfr. The motorcycle punch was my fave.
I need a Season 3 already.
I kept watching crazy things and thinking that Jungkook would LOVE that B&B. Everything about it. Even the one in the mountains. I’m imagining what a couple episodes with all BTS would look like if they had to “survive” on that barge..together. 😂 Or Seventeen…or TXT…Can you imagine? 😂 Chaos. Absolute chaos.
As someone who worked in law for over a decade, I really liked the more realistic time passage- though not expressly stated, it is mentioned in a passive way to reflect how such trials would take months to complete.
Edit:
Yup. After finishing episode 1, it’s official. This show has all the cuteness factors I need. 😻😻