Laughed so hard my sister came to join me. Three episodes in and we both love this show. The comedy is 10/10 and the "fools" play off each other so well. Always wanted Cha Eun-woo in a comedy and I am not disappointed. Didn't know Bae Na-ra was in this but boy was I glad to see him.
I was a little worried about Heo Nam-jun carrying a lead role but it was a waste of time. He's doing such a good job with the character. The whole am-i-crazy-yes-i-am-expressions are so on point. The shower scene didn't hurt either. To think I got drawn into watching k-dramas by a shower scene all those years ago. Still a sucker for a beautiful back. Lol.
Previews for Episode 26, no matters how much the writers tried I cant feel bad for the 2nd ML and his dangerous…
Came here to make this comment. I haven't seen the preview but it's 26 eps in and barely any character development. He's still super reactive and hurts people he's supposed to care about because he's angry? Neh.
I`m glad someone gets it. thank you! I think the same even though I`m a woman and not gay. lol But I sometimes…
The issue as I see it is the fetishization tbh. Straight people (read, women) who fetishize these stories need to see certain markers (kisses, NC scenes) to accept them as "real" romance.
They're mad they didn't get to see two men make out and that instantly makes it a bromance. Jokes. (Even as I admit queer baiting is in fact a thing in media but not this case in this drama.)
FYI, Yaoi is quite literally BL. There are toxic/dark versions which is what you're referring to.
I`m glad someone gets it. thank you! I think the same even though I`m a woman and not gay. lol But I sometimes…
BLs aren't meant to be realistic though. They're a specific genre that targets female viewers. There are plenty of (Asian) queer films and series and realistically depict the lives of gay characters. I guess the lines have blurred but it helps to know there is a difference.
A few episodes in and my first impression is "intentionally awkward". You don't feel quite at ease with the characters because they don't feel quite at ease with themselves (individually) yet. This will probably change as the drama progresses. I likely won't watch this to the end because I can smell a sad ending a mile away but I can say so far, they did a good job.
Watched the first episode right after watching the cast on Pinggyego. I had my expectations way up and even though the webtoon-style graphics isn't really my thing, I quite enjoyed it. There are several characters introduced but they're distinct enough that there's no confusion. And you can immediately tell what each one is about and all the rivalries that'll come into play.
This suffers from the same thing as The Next Prince, they have spent a lot of money on production, sets, costume,…
It's always great when someone articulates what you're thinking so well. Agree with all the points you raised. This could have been way better with tighter writing. All the ingredients are there.
No matter happens from here out, this drama has earned a 10/10 from me. Just for ep 8 alone.
The writer knows people and what makes them tick. Dong-man is an ass. From the way he talks and tears others down without restraint, the way he chews and spills food everywhere, the way he clings to people who don't like him, you're meant to dislike him. But he still manages to wring empathy from you.
I made a previous comment about all my empathy going to Jin-man, the brother, even before I knew his situation. That hasn't changed. The scene with those poets took me back to years ago hanging out with literary types at festivals and events and how everyone was so full of themselves but had very little substance. It was a perfect scene for me.
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They're mad they didn't get to see two men make out and that instantly makes it a bromance. Jokes. (Even as I admit queer baiting is in fact a thing in media but not this case in this drama.)
FYI, Yaoi is quite literally BL. There are toxic/dark versions which is what you're referring to.
Also, the translation is crap. Netflix translations are usually terrible but this is piss poor. And I speak neither Korean nor Japanese.
The writer knows people and what makes them tick. Dong-man is an ass. From the way he talks and tears others down without restraint, the way he chews and spills food everywhere, the way he clings to people who don't like him, you're meant to dislike him. But he still manages to wring empathy from you.
I made a previous comment about all my empathy going to Jin-man, the brother, even before I knew his situation. That hasn't changed. The scene with those poets took me back to years ago hanging out with literary types at festivals and events and how everyone was so full of themselves but had very little substance. It was a perfect scene for me.