JollyGolly

This remains a delightfully quirky series for me, staying true to the Japanese culture for innovative storytelling. However, I totally agree with the majority of comments on here, by way of the second leads taking up far too much screen time from our main leads. Yes, I get they’re intrinsic to the story, but not to the point where their narrative dominates so many episodes. I’m just not that interested in them, I’m here for Masumi and Ritsu’s story, as I expect most of us are.

I also really like Ritsu as a character and feel he has been massively misunderstood on here. From the outset he was an unashamed player and was very open and honest about the fact he loves to fuck around. Fact. Some people are simply highly sexed and hence enjoy sex with multiple partners and often. Nothing wrong with that in my book. Masumi knew this about him, but still went there. His error was in believing he could change him. To me, if you feel you need to change someone, you should have never gone there in the first place.

This has got off to a lovely start - please South Korea don’t ruin it in the final episodes, as has happened with your latest flurry of BL dramas.

I’m really enjoying this drama so far; and I really hope it’s not going to turn out like Individual Circumstances, Oh! My Assistant, The Director who Buys Me Dinner, The New Employee, Tinted with You and To My Star: S2. All absolute failures in my eyes for varying reasons, but mostly due to the dire storytelling and unrealistic development of the love stories in latter episodes and serious lack of chemistry between leads, topped with an almost homophobic attitude to true gay culture and lifestyle by way of any forms of intimacy.

However, there’s something about this one. I love the way Park Ki Hoon secretly smiles at Ji Yu - he’s already smitten and I can see the same for Ji Yu. I just really hope the writer is committed to the growth and development of this relationship in latter episodes and please don't give us awful fish kisses and no intimacy amongst grown arse adult males.

I totally agree with your comments. I’m also a food and drink writer and can see Ji Yu’s love for food and drink. After all, the two really do make for a marriage made in heaven and especially when paired correctly, which forms part of Ji Yu’s job.

I’ve also spent a month on a gastronomic food tour of South Korea, and damn can they drink and that’s coming from someone who lives in the UK, as the world knows, we Brits love to drink! 🤣

I’m really enjoying this series and looking forward to where it goes.

Gosh, this is seriously bad.

This drama was an utter joy after the series of shit show disappointments we've had to endure lately in the land of BL. Excellent writing and storytelling, with a script that shouted realism and made sense to the brain. No ridiculous, unbelievable, plot holes. No exasperating filler episodes. No stupid misunderstandings due to lack of communication. Limited tropes. Good directing. A sublime cast of truly talented actors, with each and every one committed and invested in delivering their role - respect! Natural and believable character development, together with sublime chemistry across our leads. What more could we ask for?

I was beginning to despair that I wouldn't be able to give a BL drama a 9.5/10 this year, but along came this gem and I thank you for it. I'll definitely be re-watching.

Ah, oh I see. That’s confusing as it’s listed under 2023 here. Thanks for letting me know 🙏🏿

The first 2-episodes make for lovely viewing. Delightful storytelling so far and our leads have beautiful chemistry. Looking forward to coming episodes.

So, so, bad - such a travesty.

Week-after-week this drama continues to be such heartwarming and delightful viewing. Actors can act. We have sexual chemistry and tension amongst our leads. Writing and direction are mature, intelligent and actually makes sense, plus we have no glaring plot holes. Hurrah! See History 5 and Never Let Me Go, it can be done.

Gosh, talk about huge expectations not being in the least bit fulfilled. This was from start to finish such a huge disappointment. Talk about taking such an iconic legacy and doing the worst you possibly could to ruin that legacy - that’s History 5 for me.

The History series is famous and unique for a reason. Mature, adult content, good storytelling overflowing in the most part with realism. Incredible sexual tension and undeniable chemistry between leads.

So, what did they give us? None of the above. Indeed quite the opposite. Slapstick comedy, which was in no way funny. Terrible, immature writing with a ridiculous storyline with no sense of realism. Immature, childish, whiny overacting leads in Tai Che Ni and Wynn - their characters I especially found unbearable viewing. However, the biggest travesty for me, was the loss of an adult theme with sexual tension and chemistry throughout.

It’s a 2/10 for me and I’ll never re-watch.

Wonderful. Extremely enjoyable.

Oh damn, yes you’re right! 😫

Thank goodness, I no longer have to hear Mr Nueng ever again. Marvellous.

So hear you. Soooo many good episodes, I can’t wait to re-watch.

I've re-watched EP 23 4 times now. So beautiful, so heart wrenching. Tears -I shed tears. Beautifully written and directed. I'll re-watch time and time again, it's that good.

My heart is broken. Utterly beautiful.

Funny 🤣

I so felt for Gaipa in this episode, after what seemed like years of yearning for Jim. I was shouting at the screen saying: "Jim this is not a moment to sigh or go damn mute. Ease the poor man's broken heart, at least say thank you for liking me. I don't take you liking me for granted, but will also worthy you as a good friend." Anything but mute!

I thought Wren was great in this episode with Jim, understanding that he needed to do closure with his ex to put his demons to rest and move forward in their relationship together. Hopefully now, we can see some character development from Jim and enjoy the Wren and Jim love story.

Heart speaking literally made my heart sore - just beautiful.