Skam but make it Korean (and make it THAT GOOD)
As someone who has watched most of the SKAM remakes, the OG version, and over 100 BL series, I can confidently say that this is the best show of its kind. It feels like a fusion of those two worlds—and please tell me I’m not the only one who noticed! I’m not usually a huge fan of Korean BLs, but this one absolutely blows something like Semantic Error out of the water.
While watching, I kept wondering if the creator was inspired by SKAM. It wasn't a frame-by-frame copy, but the overall concept and the story felt like a constant nod to it. Does that bother me? ABSOLUTELY NOT.
I’ve already watched it four times (maybe five?), and I feel like I’ll never get bored of it. Every single time, I experience it as if I’m seeing it for the first time.
Let’s be real—Lim Ji Sub’s acting does an incredible job here. However, I feel like every character and every actor complemented each other to create one cohesive picture. Despite that, Kim Ji Hyeon’s transformation was the most visible, even though Seo Jae Won’s backstory was more detailed and developed, which really helped in understanding his character.
I’ve seen some reviews complaining about the editing and "messy" cinematography. Personally, I love that atmosphere. The use of color was great—it started off all warm, and then the tones became cooler depending on the situation (even the characters' clothes!). The transitions also gave off that SKAM vibe, which only made me like it more. Amd maybe it's only me but it is worth to notice because it helps with understanding the storyline and emotions behind it.
The Music – I’m so glad there was no music in the pivotal moments, like that scene on the beach. In other dramas, I often have to mute the sound during intense scenes because the music ruins the tension, but here? When there was music, it couldn't have been a better fit.
I don’t know what else to say. I am absolutely in love, and I’m writing this review after multiple rewatches. It’s a total must-watch for all fans of K-dramas and BL. I’ll definitely be coming back to it.
While watching, I kept wondering if the creator was inspired by SKAM. It wasn't a frame-by-frame copy, but the overall concept and the story felt like a constant nod to it. Does that bother me? ABSOLUTELY NOT.
I’ve already watched it four times (maybe five?), and I feel like I’ll never get bored of it. Every single time, I experience it as if I’m seeing it for the first time.
Let’s be real—Lim Ji Sub’s acting does an incredible job here. However, I feel like every character and every actor complemented each other to create one cohesive picture. Despite that, Kim Ji Hyeon’s transformation was the most visible, even though Seo Jae Won’s backstory was more detailed and developed, which really helped in understanding his character.
I’ve seen some reviews complaining about the editing and "messy" cinematography. Personally, I love that atmosphere. The use of color was great—it started off all warm, and then the tones became cooler depending on the situation (even the characters' clothes!). The transitions also gave off that SKAM vibe, which only made me like it more. Amd maybe it's only me but it is worth to notice because it helps with understanding the storyline and emotions behind it.
The Music – I’m so glad there was no music in the pivotal moments, like that scene on the beach. In other dramas, I often have to mute the sound during intense scenes because the music ruins the tension, but here? When there was music, it couldn't have been a better fit.
I don’t know what else to say. I am absolutely in love, and I’m writing this review after multiple rewatches. It’s a total must-watch for all fans of K-dramas and BL. I’ll definitely be coming back to it.
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