Hmm with the new episodes I’m not sure what to think about this series. It’s interesting and the mystery is what makes brings me back but other than that there’s not much else. Main leads are cute and have chemistry when you leave out the context that one is supposed to have memory loss and despises the other yet will immediately give in with little resistance. Other characters especially the family members seem to only exist to set up some really awkward scenes that should not be an issue if someone actually explained anything to Haneul! That scene from episode 5 really made me frustrated because it just seems no one has any idea nor cares for Haneul’s memory loss especially Haneul himself! To me it seems like they wanted a twist reveal built around the memory loss but didn’t give much thought to how the characters should be in that situation. They wanted the tension from someone losing the memory of their lover and yet have them act as if they just are reconnecting from a break up… Also my previous prediction came true and I’m disappointed. Don’t get me started with Saebyeok who in my opinion is a real red flag despite his full lips. Keeping secrets, overtly pushy with his affection, and apparently not even trusting Haneul to take care of himself even in the past. Like idk about other people but a relationship should be built on trust and an equal partnership. I don’t get the impression that their past relationship had any of that. To me it just seems Saebyeok is obsessed with having Haneul and will do anything to keep him by his side. Even if that means keeping vital information that could help with his memory loss. Could all be misdirection but it seems like it’s all catching up to that guy in the last episodes. Although I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s swept under the rug just so they can get to the intimate scenes they obviously wanted to do from the beginning.
A review perfectly articulated my main issue with this series, the memory loss feels superficial when it should be driving the narrative.
Yo idk why I put off watching this series but it’s an underrated gem! A bit confusing at first but once it hits its stride does it hit. Hilarious, cute, surprisingly deep, and a bit of horror. The chemistry between the leads is amazing and I love the banter between them. I hope there’s a season 2 coming 🙏
Yeah I totally agree with you. It’s a shame Haneul just gives in so easily when he is supposed to have no memories…
Honestly haven’t watched a Thai bl in so long. I’ve seen Cutie Pie and the Next Prince and let’s just say I was disappointed in the latter. I think this story would’ve worked way better as a slow burn as Haneul recovers his memory but it seems they want to have their cake and eat it too. Keeping their intimacy to flashbacks instead of having the other lead be extremely pushy would have made for a better watching experience for me.
Yeah I totally agree with you. It’s a shame Haneul just gives in so easily when he is supposed to have no memories…
oh yeah that scene seemed out of place especially when I assumed it’s been a few nights. Would’ve made sense if it was in episode one but I think they had it as a tongue in cheek scene foreshadowing the ending scene of that episode or possible NC scene because of the jokes made. I still disagree though since Haneul immediately gave into letting him stay at the house and all the physical contact to me seems pretty strange and pushy for someone to do with a person who lost their memory. However, the description explicitly states why Haneul lets that honestly strange behavior happen but we never get a scene in the episodes so far. It makes me think he’s just faking the memory loss because no matter how their relationship was he should’ve been more persistent about staying friends until he regains his memory. It just seems really weird and all over the place to me. Hopefully it gets better but I wouldn’t be surprised if they get together next episode. Just extremely disappointed.
I'm sorry but losing your memory not knowing who you are for years IS A BIG FUCKING DEAL. To say that carelessly…
Yeah I totally agree with you. It’s a shame Haneul just gives in so easily when he is supposed to have no memories of them together. Like bro at least put up some resistance because the last thing he remembers is that he’s his enemy! If it wasn’t for the subtitles I would’ve thought they just broke up and Saebyeok is trying to win him back. Especially with how all the other characters are treating Haneul’s memory loss like it’s nothing and he should get over it. I was hoping for some serious tension after the big argument but no we end with them making out and sleeping in the same bed. Might be because it’s a Thai production but it reminds me too much of how in their characters inconsistently act in the context of the story just to have kissing or NC scenes.
Yeah idk what people are smoking but this was an amazing series and I can’t wait for the Afterstory episode. Saying it’s too long is just showing you didn’t understand the plot or even read the title. Man I love slow burn romance but it seems too many want instant gratification yet they’ll complain about the rise of short form.
Gotta say though that my favorite scenes didn’t even have the couple together. The interactions between the leads and the supporting characters around them was so satisfying. I especially love the grandpa and the gallery manager!
Honestly hope they tone down the whole tutor storyline since it’s very not good. You would think those toxic…
Yeah… but it shouldn’t be glossed over or make it sympathetic for the abuser. Also, just because it happens in real life doesn’t mean it should be the default. Especially in fictional depictions.
I know that the tutor akira backstory was integral in the manga to depict "contrast" between (1) the light…
Spot on! I was so excited to see this series until those scenes with the tutor. Naively, I thought it would be a misunderstanding trope but then I read the manga…
Like bro couldn’t get with the legal brother so he takes advantage of the younger brother who was in an extremely unstable condition after being bullied for his affection? I don’t care about your sob story especially when you use a minor to “keep balance”. I’m glad they left his ending and opened because the last thing I wanted to read was the pedo getting a happy ending.
Oh god… if they give him a happy ending or expand on his story in the adaptation…
Rating when only 2 episodes are out ... that's not rational.I think it's always a bit weird that a drama can be…
Usually I adjust my rating as I update the numbers of episodes I watch. But yeah I agree, they should let you only rate when you mark it as completed. I know from reading comments on other series that most low ratings don’t even finish it and they drop it. I think they should show a percentage of how many people dropped the show and keep the ratings to those who have finished it.
please yall need to watch more korean BL ... there are a few more daring and explicit ones from the past years.…
I was about to mention Thundercloud rainstorm lol.
Also, I rather have intimacy scenes that serve the story than NC scenes for the sake of NC scenes (there are sites for that and I actually want to watch a drama with a good story).
I find that there’s so much beauty in how the intimate scene was made and edited in episode 2. Even though it…
Your analysis is spot on! Had me seeing that scene in a new light!
Usually I just skip through those "NC" scenes because most of the time they don't serve the story and usually exposes the stereotypical role the characters will play. Then the story becomes rather plain and predicatble.
At first I thought Haneul was testing Saebyeok when he asked if he liked him when that scene started but now there's a different tension to those words and the answer. Seems more like "make up" intimacy and makes you wonder... what happened? Could it be related to why Haneul's brain is trying to delete those memories?
A review perfectly articulated my main issue with this series, the memory loss feels superficial when it should be driving the narrative.
I need to watch Jack O’ Frost.
Gotta say though that my favorite scenes didn’t even have the couple together. The interactions between the leads and the supporting characters around them was so satisfying. I especially love the grandpa and the gallery manager!
Like bro couldn’t get with the legal brother so he takes advantage of the younger brother who was in an extremely unstable condition after being bullied for his affection? I don’t care about your sob story especially when you use a minor to “keep balance”. I’m glad they left his ending and opened because the last thing I wanted to read was the pedo getting a happy ending.
Oh god… if they give him a happy ending or expand on his story in the adaptation…
Also, I rather have intimacy scenes that serve the story than NC scenes for the sake of NC scenes (there are sites for that and I actually want to watch a drama with a good story).
Usually I just skip through those "NC" scenes because most of the time they don't serve the story and usually exposes the stereotypical role the characters will play. Then the story becomes rather plain and predicatble.
At first I thought Haneul was testing Saebyeok when he asked if he liked him when that scene started but now there's a different tension to those words and the answer. Seems more like "make up" intimacy and makes you wonder... what happened? Could it be related to why Haneul's brain is trying to delete those memories?
I hope the reveal is good.