Ah, this drama, this drama! So many refreshing and conflicting emotions from a South Korean BL drama.
Do I think the writing was good? Yes. Do I think the actors did a great job? Oh yes - and especially considering they are first time actors and indeed idols choosing to enter the BL world for their first acting gig. They brought so many believable, natural and emotional acting skills to their characters, delivered their lines beautifully and if I'm honest, have shown far superior acting skills than the likes of more seasoned actors in terms of Pond and Phuwin in Never Let Me Go and Ohm and Fluke in Oh! My Sunshine Night. However, I appreciate both these dramas had utterly terrible scripts, incompetent writing and direction, but I don't think it's all down to that - you either have talent for acting, just like any discipline, or you don't! They have natural talent, something I believe you can't ultimately teach - just like writing and I so look forward to seeing them in future dramas.
I found the storytelling beautiful. From the outset, I always liked Jo Tae Hyun and never saw his actions in episode 1/2 as bullying, simply the actions of a cheeky, naughty, quirky boy who wanted to get the attention of a boy he found interesting. The way both leads stories evolved again I found beautifully written. Each was on their journey of life. One needed to realise and forgive themselves, while acknowledging they needed time to heal and another needed to find what made him truly happy and fearless. It was refreshing to see them both enter their new chapters in life.
However, and this is a HUGE, HUGE however for me. I would have been happy if they didn't kiss. The writing, chemistry, dialogue between our leads and emotions were all on point at the end of episode 6. They should have ended it there when Lee Da Yeol said he'd wait - perfect ending. Episode 7's epilogue ruined the dynamic the writer created. There is no fucking way two men in their 20's (or heterosexual couple) after what, 2-years and then a further 2-years not dating others and yearning for each other, would not even kiss or want to fuck each others brains out and especially having booked an overnight stay. WTAF! And this for me is where South Korean dramas more often than not, bring their disappointment to the forefront and let themselves down, when it comes to writing believable, realistic BL dramas. I actually find it insulting to my intelligence. There's absolutely no realism to the overnight scene in EP 7. None whatsoever. This would NEVER happen in real life. They spent so much time teasing the sexual desires and thoughts of our leads to us as an audience but chose instead not to deliver. Poor I say. Poor show indeed. It just causes disappointment and frustration.
It still was beautiful in its writing, direction and bravery in the script narrative, so I'd happily give it an 8.5/10
Liked very very much. Well acted and the emotions portrayed really got me. I don’t care about the rest. And…
I so feel for you if @SnowRegret picks up and reads your comment on "Sometimes relationship are not about touching etc, etc" Be brave fellow commentator, because if Snow Regret reads this, he's surely coming to get you. #Snigger.
I agree with your list of shows that had dead fish kisses, with the exception of "Cherry Blossoms After Winter."…
Greetings Maggi ‘waves’. Yes, agree with you, however, this drama disappointed me mainly due to when they’ve lived together they were more like best friends than a realistic couple.
Eddy's direct, to the point, possessive character has been written beautifully, which hugely compliments Ian's, inner shyness that his one sided love for an eternity actually loves him in return. Some of the script lines for Eddy have been delightful too: "Do you want to try again?" "Well, do you just kiss people for fun?" "You're driving me crazy?" Really nice. It makes for lovely chemistry and honesty between our leads.
I think they're very aware they desperately want to make up for 7-years of lost time through cowardice and literally no communication on Ian's part. And, they delivered some lovely kisses - something All the Liquors could learn.
Up until the final 2 episodes, I was really enjoying this drama, it would have been an 8/10 for me, maybe even a 9. However, in typical South Korean stylie, (let’s just cash in on the BL genre, and not commit to showing a realistic gay relationship), we get our shit fish kisses with zero passion or commitment.
The let’s eat ramen narrative around having sex, turns into yet another fish kiss. What is it with South Korea not being able to realistically showcase the intimacy between gay men? They can’t even show two men lying in bed kissing! Hey, I’d even settle for seeing some rolling around in trousers and some gentle kisses on a bare chest, but not this childish, unrealistic nonsense.
It’s Individual Circumstances, Oh! My Assistant, The Director Who Buys Me Dinner and Cherry Blossoms After Winter all over again. Grrr! Grows some balls already!!
It’s a 5/10 for me. I liked the drunken storyline - felt fresh and believable. Our leads had great chemistry with lovable quirks, acted really well and the secondary characters also did a great job.
At last we're moving forward. I suppose the secret needed to be revealed and for us to have our episode of angst, betrayal, mistrust and heartbreak, which I think was delivered really well - I felt their pain. At least it happened in episode five and not episode 9. Just really hoping they don't drag out their separation until the final episode and leave us with 10 minutes of lovely moments, after all, it has taken them 10-years to utter three simple words to each other!
Gosh, what was this episode? Agree with the majority of comments, 80% of this episode was boring, stupid filling, with side characters apart from Party I couldn't give a toss about. Grandma is seriously cool - adore her screen time with her friends kicking back and getting stoned. The last 5-minutes were the best and also seeing how both our leads seriously have each other backs and best interests always at heart. Delightful. However, it really does need to move on now with the love story.
This is good - very good. Jo Tae Hyun's quirky, cheeky, naughty personality and the lines the writer has him delivering, reminds me very much of Jang Jae Young's character in Semantic Error. Oh wait a minute, the Director is the same Director from Semantic Error - now that's a tad lazy me thinks, considering it's literally the same storyline. However, I'm here for it - I adore a quirky, naughty, intelligent leads hitting on a submissive who obviously fancies him too - ticks all my boxes and makes for interesting, mature viewing.
I enjoyed the first episode. Like the chemistry and at least they can act. Hallelujah! Although I found Jo Tae Hyun immensely annoying and provocative, I didn't find his actions to be bullying. I found it naughty, playful teasing from a man whose out to get the attention of the man he likes, but he's too damn childish to do it in an adult way.
I get the feeling from the title and preview of next episode that it will be Jo Tae Hyun, crying on Lee Da Yeol's shoulder by the end of the series. Looking forward to today's episode.
I find this series a breath of fresh air and heartwarming to watch, especially this latest episode. I can feel the sexual tension between them. They really do have amazing chemistry. It is such a cleverly written, gentle drama. Love it.
Do I think the writing was good? Yes. Do I think the actors did a great job? Oh yes - and especially considering they are first time actors and indeed idols choosing to enter the BL world for their first acting gig. They brought so many believable, natural and emotional acting skills to their characters, delivered their lines beautifully and if I'm honest, have shown far superior acting skills than the likes of more seasoned actors in terms of Pond and Phuwin in Never Let Me Go and Ohm and Fluke in Oh! My Sunshine Night. However, I appreciate both these dramas had utterly terrible scripts, incompetent writing and direction, but I don't think it's all down to that - you either have talent for acting, just like any discipline, or you don't! They have natural talent, something I believe you can't ultimately teach - just like writing and I so look forward to seeing them in future dramas.
I found the storytelling beautiful. From the outset, I always liked Jo Tae Hyun and never saw his actions in episode 1/2 as bullying, simply the actions of a cheeky, naughty, quirky boy who wanted to get the attention of a boy he found interesting. The way both leads stories evolved again I found beautifully written. Each was on their journey of life. One needed to realise and forgive themselves, while acknowledging they needed time to heal and another needed to find what made him truly happy and fearless. It was refreshing to see them both enter their new chapters in life.
However, and this is a HUGE, HUGE however for me. I would have been happy if they didn't kiss. The writing, chemistry, dialogue between our leads and emotions were all on point at the end of episode 6. They should have ended it there when Lee Da Yeol said he'd wait - perfect ending. Episode 7's epilogue ruined the dynamic the writer created. There is no fucking way two men in their 20's (or heterosexual couple) after what, 2-years and then a further 2-years not dating others and yearning for each other, would not even kiss or want to fuck each others brains out and especially having booked an overnight stay. WTAF! And this for me is where South Korean dramas more often than not, bring their disappointment to the forefront and let themselves down, when it comes to writing believable, realistic BL dramas. I actually find it insulting to my intelligence. There's absolutely no realism to the overnight scene in EP 7. None whatsoever. This would NEVER happen in real life. They spent so much time teasing the sexual desires and thoughts of our leads to us as an audience but chose instead not to deliver. Poor I say. Poor show indeed. It just causes disappointment and frustration.
It still was beautiful in its writing, direction and bravery in the script narrative, so I'd happily give it an 8.5/10
I think they're very aware they desperately want to make up for 7-years of lost time through cowardice and literally no communication on Ian's part. And, they delivered some lovely kisses - something All the Liquors could learn.
The let’s eat ramen narrative around having sex, turns into yet another fish kiss. What is it with South Korea not being able to realistically showcase the intimacy between gay men? They can’t even show two men lying in bed kissing! Hey, I’d even settle for seeing some rolling around in trousers and some gentle kisses on a bare chest, but not this childish, unrealistic nonsense.
It’s Individual Circumstances, Oh! My Assistant, The Director Who Buys Me Dinner and Cherry Blossoms After Winter all over again. Grrr! Grows some balls already!!
It’s a 5/10 for me. I liked the drunken storyline - felt fresh and believable. Our leads had great chemistry with lovable quirks, acted really well and the secondary characters also did a great job.
I get the feeling from the title and preview of next episode that it will be Jo Tae Hyun, crying on Lee Da Yeol's shoulder by the end of the series. Looking forward to today's episode.