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Good, But Missing Something
I really enjoyed this series, but I am a sucker for series with a supernatural aspect. The script did a great job grabbing my attention by having a very interesting introduction in episode 1. The script also did a great job keeping me invested in the story and the characters. As for me, there was something missing in the storyline and not sure what it is. However, this is just a minor thing. The cast did a great job with their characters. The production team did a beautiful job with the cinematography and wisely used their screen time for a 6-episode series. They also did a great job with the sound effects which really helped set the scene mood.Random Note:
The opening credits were mesmerizing.
The series poster on MDL and Viki does not matchup with the series content. The one on GagaOOLala is a better match.
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Super Cute Vampire BL
I placed spoilers at the end of this review.Vampire movies/series usually head into two different directions. It can either go the dark, moody, and creepy route or the tongue-in-check, funny, and cute route. If you are looking for the first version, you should probably skip this series.
Overall, this was such a fun, lighthearted, and cut series. They did a great job creating an interesting storyline and making you care about all of the characters. The script was perfect in giving just the right amount of information without getting to bogged down with details. However, I do have a few small critiques. I thought the pacing was perfect considering the number of episodes. For the most part, they use the screentime very effectively. There were only a few times they used unnecessary flashback or filler scenes. The actors did a great job making their characters relatable and very likable, especially the vampire characters which is not an easy task. I would not have guessed they were new to the field.
Random Notes:
This is one example why I enjoy Korean BL series with shorter screen times and small episode count.
The opening credits was very cool.
The location interior used for their house was also use in the series “Oh! My Boarding House”. However, it seems they used a different location for the exterior.
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Although I understand the time constraints, I would have loved a tad more about the vampire world in this series. I also would have loved a more defined ending for the second couple.
I’m not a fan of love triangles, but it was actually well written and was not the main focal point of the series.
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A Rare Combo
I placed spoilers at the end of this review.It is very rare to find a BL series that is both super cute and very mature. This script did an incredible job at combining both elements together. Although it’s not perfect, the script was very endearing and addressed some important issues. It’s always very refreshing to watch adult characters act like adults and talk to each other about their problems. This also did a great job slowly giving us the backstory of the main characters. Overall, the relationship development between the main characters had a good pacing with the exception of episode 9. This cast did an incredible job. Although the main leads were cute together, the was one negative aspect that bugged me. The use of cinematography to distinguish Kanade’s negative and positive memories in episode 10 was amazing.
Random Note:
It may not be completely realistic, but it was nice to see very supportive co-workers and family members.
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The pacing went to a ridiculous speed in episode 9 with Mashiro mentioning they should live together to actually moving in together.
Only exception were the kissing scenes. It is often very common that we get the typical dead fish lip kiss once or maybe twice. However, this series has multiple kissing scenes with this which does not make sense. At least Korean BL series only force the leads to kiss once or twice.
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I placed spoilers at the end of this review.The series/movie: Overall, this was an easy watch and somewhat enjoyable. It had a very basic storyline which would have been fine if the script was better. The main problem is it did not do a good job fully explaining some aspect of the story which made some part make no sense. Although it was a happy ending, it was very lack luster. It also includes the one story element I hate. Especially when it served no purpose to the story. There was also a lot of wasted screen time that could have been used to fully explain various parts of the story. Overall, the acting was good.
The movie: The main positive aspect is they did an incredible job editing the episodes into one cohesive movie. There were a few added senses and some that were cut out which helped the story progress. The sound quality was better in the series.
Random Note:
If you are in-between series and have some time to kill, I recommend watching the movie series. The editing really helped the flow of the story.
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The script does not fully explain what exactly happen between Yeong Wu and Hwang Yi Bin in the past.
Why was Hwang Yi Bin so surprise when Yeong Wu said he was going to be Kim Gi Jin’s model considering that Hwang Yi Bin asked him to do it.
We get the hint that Kim Gi Jin didn’t go to New York, but no explanation why. If it was to stay with Yeong Wu, why did he disappear which made the 1-year time jump serve absolutely no purpose. We also get no full explanation what happen during the time jump.
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A Different Type of BL
Disclaimer: This is a resubmission of my original review to match my current writing style for BL series that were edited into a movie version.I placed spoilers at the end of this review.
The series/movie: This had a unique and beautiful storyline for a BL. However, you will need to toss all the vampire lore you know out the window and accept this script’s version. For me, this was not a problem and I liked that they didn’t play safe with the usual clichés. The script had some weak elements, but it did not stop me from enjoying it. Without giving to much away, this does not have a happy ending. The CGI, special effects, and cinematography were very good.
The movie: They did a great job editing the episodes into one cohesive movie. The main difference is there were quite a few scene placements rearranged throughout the movie. There were no scenes that were deleted, but had one random scene added towards the end of the movie. This was probably done to add more time because it didn’t enhance the storyline in anyway.
Random Note:
You would be fine watching either version, but I recommend watching the movie version. The editing of the rearranged scenes really helped with the flow of the story.
There is a slight hint of a second season that is most likely never going to happen. I know there is a page for one, but the chances are slim to none.
The description on Viki does not match the actual content of the series/move. However, this is an ongoing problem on Viki.
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Although this had a sad ending, it made sense to me. Jun Ho loved Min Hyun so much that he didn’t want to risk the possibility of killing Min Hyun.
I admit that it didn’t make sense how Jun Ho was able to kill Min Woo. If Jun Ho was weak and about to dissipate, how did you have the strength to strangle him?
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Wish You: Your Melody From My Heart (Movie)
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When the movie surpasses the series!!!!
Disclaimer: This is a resubmission of my original review to match my current writing style for BL series that were edited into a movie version.The series/movie: Overall, this was a beautiful and heartwarming story. The script was wonderful and not overly dramatic. It also reviled the ugly truth about the music industry on how it views their artist as products and not as humans. However, the main problem with the series version is it feels incomplete due to a lot of missing content. As for the actors, all of them did an incredible job. The music was great which is good considering this is about the music industry. They also did a good job with the music placement throughout the series/movie. The cinematography was beautiful.
The movie: They did a great job editing the episodes into one cohesive movie. As for the content, this is another great example of why editing is important. The series version suffered from very poor editing. The movie version has a lot of extra scenes which added so much to the story. It also helped make the conflict scenario introduce towards the end not seem random. There were a few scene placements that were changed and some scenes cut short.
Random note:
A strongly recommend watching the movie version!!!! There is about 15 extra scenes in the movie that the series does not have. I’m very puzzled on their decision with not including all the extra scenes.
I watched this on Netflix when it was still available in the U.S. (it was listed as Wish You) not knowing this was a BL series turned into a movie. It is a shame that it’s no longer available in the U.S. because the English subtitles were better.
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Disclaimer: I actually watched the movie version in 2022 and series version 2023 but never did a review for them. Well, better late than never. I placed spoilers at the end of this review.
The series/movie: This was a great series. It had a very charming storyline and incredible script. I like how they were able to successfully connect multiple elements and characters together. It also did a great job of giving you just the right amount of information of the characters backstories. The cast did an incredible job with their characters. The acting between the main leads was good with the usual exception often seen in Korean BL series/movies. The cinematograph and music was good.
The movie: They did a great job editing the episodes into one cohesive movie. There were no new scenes added, some scenes were edited differently, and a few scenes were deleted with content editing. The good news is all of the changes did not impact the quality of the movie. They did edit out the opening credits which is usually with the movie versions.
Random Notes:
Although the changes did not impact the movie, I preferred the series version. I like the English subtitles and content editing better.
There is a second season that I DO NOT recommend watching. Yes, this is just my opinion but it basically ruined all the best parts of the first season.
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Although it was not that bad, the actors still looked very awkward during the kissing scenes.
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Full title on Influduction’s YouTube channel: [Eng Sub] Director Cut (ดูยาวๆ) EP1-8 Ghost Host Ghost House รัก เล่า เรื่องผี.
The original series version: This had a great story concept, but not a perfect script. However, this did not stop me from enjoy the series. The best part is this was a ghost story that incorporates the BL couple development. Unfortunately, this is one of those script that starts off strong but unravels as the series progresses. The last episode was also a bit of a letdown. The acting was decent considering most of the cast members were newbies. The cinematography was good, but the special effects and make-up could have been better. See my full review on the original series for more.
The Director Cut version: This version of the series simply edited all 8 episodes together with a running time of 6 hours and 26 minutes. This is similar to Korean BL series that are edited into a movie version. This has the same content as each individual episode on their YouTube channel with no added or deleted scenes. Weirdly, this did not include the additional footage from the Special Director Cut Clip 1 episode. Overall, they did a decent job editing the separate episode together into one cohesive movie. There was some editing with the opening credit to remove the GMM25 and Vibie logos. They also blurred out the various logos on the bottom, left hand corner throughout the movie.
Random Notes:
For English subtitles, watch with the subtitles/close captions off because this already incorporated them into the movie.
The channel’s original name was Vibie Gen when this series was first released.
There is a Special Director Cut Clip 2 episode on their YouTube channel that was released May 23, 2025. I’m not sure what the point was because it’s no different than the footage seen in episode 4.
I didn’t try to create a page for the new director cut version. I didn’t think it was worth the time and energy for something that most likely get rejected. However, please let me know if someone is successful getting one accepted and I will move this review to that page.
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Slightly Above Average
Overall, this was an ok series with a just above average script. I liked how it gave each lead’s perspective on what happened in the past and how it related to their present-day actions. I also liked the epilogue at the end of each episode because it gave much needed information about the past. The script was good in that it made me care about the characters which is the only reason I kept watching. Well, the fact that it was only 6-episodes helped too. The main problem is this took the misunderstanding story element to a somewhat ridiculous level. There was also a lot of wasted screen time. For example, they give us a long flashback within the first episode for no reason. I thought the cast did a wonderful job considering what they had to work with.Random Notes:
This is one of those series you can wait to watch until you have some time to kill and have nothing better on your must watch list.
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Definitely better than the 2017 movie.
I placed spoilers at the end of this review.This was such a charming and heartwarming series with a well written script. It did a great job introducing the characters and explaining their backstories. I also think this goes beyond the usual BL storyline. However, you should skip it if you are looking for hardcore romantic scenes. The romance in this series is more subtle with a nice even pace. The only character I found hard to like was Okami Maya, but I think her character added an important part to the story. The cast was awesome and did a great job with their characters. There were only two exceptions to this. The cinematography was great, but had some shacky camera work at times. As for editing, my only complaint is the flash forward and back was a little confusing because they were not clearly marked/indicated.
Random Note:
Although the 2017 movie (Silhouette of Your Voice) adaptation of the manga was cute, everything felt very rushed with an almost nonexistent BL storyline. I actually wrote in my movie notes that this would have been better if it was a series.
The similarities between the series and the 2017 movie storyline ends after episode 5. Episode 6 picks up where the movie ends.
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Although I’m still salty about the trick camera angle kiss, I still preferred it than the kiss in the movie. This is probably an unpopular opinion, but don’t incorporate a kissing scene if the actors are not going to do it properly.
The only other complaint is the hug at the end looked very awkward.
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Overall, this was a funny and enjoyable series. Although the story concept was good, the script quality was not consistent and had many aspects that did not make sense.
The positive: They did a great job with setting up the series. Overall, this is a comedy with some undertones of a drama. The drama aspect did take over, but in a gradual way. I really liked the client’s mini storylines and how they overlap into the next episode. I just wished this was done throughout the series. The cast was great and did a wondaful job portraying their characters. They also did a great job with the visual special effects which were incredible. Because this was mostly a comedy, the special effects make-up was perfect and fit this type of genre.
The negative: The main weak area for me was the show pacing. It started off very strong, but became tedious and unnecessary long towards the middle of the series. They also relied too much on flashback scenes to fill screen time. This could have been a 16- or 18-episode series max because there was not enough content for a 22-episode series.
The in-between: It had cute opening credits.
Random Notes:
The location used for Ong’s family home was also used in “Baker Boys” (Punn’s house), “Enchanté” (Theo’s house), “Cutie Pie” (Lian’s house), “The Eclipse” (Ayan’s house), and “Star & Sky: Star in My Mind” (Khluen’s family home).
The location used for Hut Café in episode 12 & 13 was also used in “Dark Blue Kiss” series.
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Random Notes:
Mata’s house is the same one used in the series “I’m Tee, Me Too” (Watee’s house) and “Lovely Writer” (Gene’s garden house).
Pang’s family house was also used in “Lovely Writer” (Nubsib’s family house).
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Looking for the next door to open.
This was such a heartwarming and inspirational series. The main theme for me was don’t give up when your life plans go off course. The is also a recurring underline theme about second chances. This series really knew how to grab you attention in the beginning and had a nice pacing. The script did a great job balancing out the main character’s storyline with the supporting characters personal storylines. I loved the individual athletes/clients stories and how they tied into the main character’s story. There were some romance elements between some of the supporting characters, but none of them were overpowering. The cast was excellent and did a great job with their characters.Random Note:
This is listed as The Old Dog, New Tricks? on Netflix.
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Happy I didn't skip this one!!
I placed spoilers at the end of this review.I almost past this up because I'm not a fan of the friends with benefits/fake boyfriends to lovers story concept. This is one of the rare cases I'm happy I changed my mind. Again, I'm not a fan of the main story concept but the script actually handled this aspect very well. I also liked that the script was not very predictable and did not have cookie cutter characters. It was also great to watch a mature BL series. However, the script still had a few misplaced elements that were a bit puzzling to me.
One of the positive aspects in this series was the amount of diversity in it. Although it's not explicitly started, it is implied that Yoryyak is bi- or pansexual which was not made into a big deal. There was also an established BL couple that showed the ups and downs of a long-term relationship. They also had a wonderful story conclusion. It was great to see asexual representation with Plakao. Unfortunately, not much was done with this character. I didn't expect a full storyline for him, but at least a little more than what they gave us. Nevertheless, he had a nice story conclusion too. Another positive aspect was the overall way they addressed the topic of mental health. They addressed this issue with good sense of respect and care. The only problem was the unrealistic way they resolved it in the end. The main negative aspect for me is they felt the need to give a character a redemption story ending. Not all characters need one. As for the entire cast, they were amazing and did an incredible job with their characters. The cinematography was amazing, but there were some poor editing choices with one scene.
Random Notes:
As always, I love seeing familiar locations from different series. Ter's condo was also used in My School President and Good Old Days. The café is the same one used in Baker Boys (Café name was Sweet Day), Enchanté (Also called Sweet Day), The Eclipse (Shares the same name in this series, Café for all), and Twins (This was not a GMMTV series and had no name). Yes, I'm fully aware that I'm a geek about this.
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I like that Wandee's reasoning for the fake boyfriend had to do with him getting the scholarship and not to get Ter jealous.
It was great that the series got the dreaded break-up subplot out of the way quickly in episode 7. I know they still considered themselves fake dating, but their fake break-up was more emotional than some of the cursed real break-up scenes that we receive in the second to last episode in other series.
The sexual assault scene in the beginning of episode 9 had a poor music choice. They picked music to make this appear cutesy to down play it. This is interesting considering they did a great job handling the same thing in the previous episode.
The storyline with Ter in the last two episodes did not sit well with me. If the end game was to have him and Taemrak together, they did a horrible job with making him likable. They should have toned down his pursuit with Wandee. It felt like they didn't want to fully commit in making him a bad character.
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It was consistent
I placed spoilers at the end of this review.Overall, this was not a bad continuation of the main series. Unfortunately, it did mirror some of the positive and negative aspects with it. The script quality was not consistent, but successfully connected the storylines and characters from the main series.
The positive: Once again, they did a great job with the supernatural and suspense thriller elements. All of the actors were incredible, especially the child actor. They all did a great job with their characters. The cinematography was stunning and had incredible special effects.
The negative: Although it was toned down a lot, the comedy element was still off. There were also some odd background music choices and annoying sound effects that didn’t fit the mood of certain scenes.
The in-between: The romance element between the main couple was still a hit or miss for me.
Random Note:
Don’t stop watching after the ending credits because there is a bonus scene after it.
I liked how they incorporated the last bonus scene into this special episode.
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The ending was a lot better. There is defiantly a hint another series is in the works set in the same universe.
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