Pincolino

It sells. It always sold. And it will always sell. So any complaining is futile.

I didn't drop it. But it took me a week to finish ep 1. I watched it right before ep 2 aired. I think this is one of those series that gets better with time, people will spread the word and then many will watch it.

The falling-asleep-scene was indeed realistic. This happens. I have nothing to complain about the intereaction between the boys.
But I'm also not sold on the school/rules/cartoonishly evil teacher/curse thing yet.

Look at those two cuties:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se9lbkJ-Z20

Honestly, I hope this plot turns out to be brilliant. Everything else is done so well. This series has the potential to become one of my favorites. It reminds me of Not Me which I also enjoyed, but there the protests and the social issues were a bit better presented and looked more mature.

"Are you scared?"
"What can a small guy like you do?"
"Exactly!"
My favorite dialouge of the whole episode.

"Are you scared?" Ayan being sassy/flirty, provoking Akk.
"What can a small guy like you do?" Akk gets back at him, he is not intimidated.
"Exactly!" Ayan not caring, lol. That's confidence, and it's sexy. He knows he is smaller and weaker.

LOVE IT! The dynamics are great.

Don't know about the story, but First and Khao are killing it. I'm even interested in the side couple what rarely happens.

The story about the school, the rules, the curse etc. is really silly. Especially since they take it so serious! Imagine 3 (!!) students rebelling. What school would care? This is not a threat. They should have made that "rebellion" bigger and more dangerous. Imagine you would feel it can really bring down the school. Then everything would make sense.

Hahaha! There is an almost kiss scene in the trailer. I can't wait! I think I will drop dead if they finally do it. I trust in those two guys.

First looks so boring in this series. The way he walkes, his experessions and everything, like an old grandpa. It's funny, especially since I know him from Not Me, where he was a real snack: so sexy, young and rebellious. The whole aura was different. That's what you call good acting, I guess.

Not only romance, so much sexual tension!

Writers take note. That's how you write a great BL couple. They are fun, sexy, no stereotypes, lots of flirting, and no power difference.

Watch at least ep2. It's worth witnessing this train wreck. Ep 1 was a masterpiece compared to it.

At least I'm not the only one who didn't feel the chemistry. Hyun Bin had great chemistry with Ha Ji Won in Secret Garden. One of my most favorite dramas until this day. It had it's flaws, yes, but I felt that love deeply. I also liked Son Ye Jin with her younger Partner Jung Hae In in Something In The Rain. I was really blown away by that chemistry! CLOY was a snoozefest to me. So yeah ... directing, plot, I don't know. I guess they don't want to show their love in public, because that's not what Korean people do. So them being a bit akward off screen is their way of being professsional. No idea. I liked them as friends, though. I knew they were good friends before they dated. Whatever. Hopefully this marriage will last.

Honestly, this is all brain washing. It's gone too far. For example it's important to talk about consent and to protect rape victims in real life, but the world of fiction is still the world of fiction. The purpose is to tell an engaging story that provokes certain emotions in the viewer/reader, it can also educate people emotionally or even socially if that's the intention of the author, but it's not meant to be politically correct all the time. Especially since what we call "poliltically correct" is getting out of hand. Its purpose shouldn't be to prevent anybody from getting offended. Literature should indeed offend people! With all that talk about what's morally right or wrong and cancelling stories that are wrong, they just narrow the range of stories we get. I always say there is something for everybody out there, and that's a good thing. Many stories, many ideas. Talk about it! Love it! Hate it! Cancelling stuff is never the solution. Though I admit someone can accuse me of thinking everything should be allowed. It's not easy to find the right balance.

Like underboard said, some dialogues seem unnecessary, and other important dialogues aren't presented very well like the discussion between the students and teacher, they lost me there somewhere in the middle, the filming isn't doing anything to make those scenes more appealing. The music is too tense and distracting. Maybe I'm just spoiled, because I know some very high quality, high budget mystery Korean dramas that really kept me on the edge of my seat. Then the flirting ... the shower scene "I want it now" etc. Very cringy on paper, but those guys deliver it flawlessly with their facial expression and tone of voice. The flirting in general just happend out of the blue. The whole "If you punch me once, I will kiss you once". Where was that coming from? Reminds me of 2gether where people still to this day think the line "I will kiss you until you drop" is iconic. Really? Is this even English? I'm not a native speaker. But don't get me wrong. This is the series I look forward the most at the moment. The chemistry/interaction is nothing I have seen before. Really love Khaotung's acting. Very refreshing.
To be honest, I think the mystery element will get more intriguing over time. I get the feeling the story is well thought-out, we just have to be patient.

It's just that the people who are writing comments here on MDL are more critical. For example regarding TharnType. On YouTube you constantly see people saying "it's one of my favorite BL series of all time", on MDL the ratings are rather low. People on social media in general are all influenced by the Zeitgeist and feel the need to show they are morally right. But their basic needs don't change. Toxic and problematic stories like Mame writes them, will always find an audience. If not on MDL, then somewhere else. That's what you call a "guilty pleasure".

I think I will drop this after some episodes. I don't like this kind of story with the super cool perfect top, and the clumsy and stupid bottom that's good for nothing. BUT I CAN'T GET OVER THEIR HANDSOMENESS! They look georgeous together. Where did they found those actors? Two new faces, but the acting is good, the chemistry is good. Everything is GOOD. Match made in heaven. I cannot be the only one who is seriously impressed? And of course I'm talking about Boss and Noeul ... such an attractive couple!!!

Hahaha! You're quoting me?
And yes, this series tries to appear smarter than it is. I agree with almost everything you said. They try to make this look like some kind of mystery series that should keep us on the edge of our seats, when in fact nothing spectacular is happening. I'm not sure if it will get better regarding the mystery, but I mostly watch it because of the BL content, so I'm not bothered. Khao and First have great chemistry. I love their character's interaction. It seem so different from what we usually see. The dialogues are rather cringy, so kudos to the actors to deliver them so well. Imagine reading that script! Especially the flirting scenes. This must sound so ridiculous on paper, but they make it work. The production and plot are rather mediocre, but I still think this is a good series. Mostly because of the actors giving it their all and having a great screen presence.

Okay, I'm here again. I rewachted that martial arts scene countless times. Not gonna lie, it's sexy like hell. The moves, the expressions, the music. Love it.