This drama was... simply beautiful, the words that were spoken, written and signed... everything was beautiful. It's not for everyone and to those who have never watched Japanese dramas, this one can be slow or even called boring, because it's not that eventful, but what makes Japanese dramas so different, unique and alluring - they can make you emotional. The actors did a spectacular job at delivering the emotions, their acting was great, both from the mains and the supporting cast. Sadly, I don't think that most break-ups and new beginings can be as they were showed in the drama. It's definitely a comfort piece, a drama which can make you both happy and sad at the same time. A solid 8/10 from me ~
I was about to start this drama a few times, but gave up, I finally watched it and well... it was exactly what I expected. I definitely don't get the hype about it. I don't like how the relationship between Tharn and Type started, their trust issues are just wow. I am fan of soft tops and fierce bottoms, but here... Type was pretty much mean to Tharn many times and hurt him. Generally, I liked the chemistry between the leads and the drama could've been much better, but it just didn't do it for me, probably if I had watched in 2019, my opinion would've been different, but in 2023... there are way better BL dramas than this one. I don't regret watching it and it wasn't boring, but I can't give it more than 6/10. Also, the implication that gay people enjoy sleeping around... if I were part of the community, I would find those remarks offensive, I don't think sleeping around is related to sexuality, if a person loves doing that, he/she will just do it, that's it.
Korea has done it again, what a toxic society. Taking drugs (if that truly ever gets confirmed) is not a good thing, but he did no harm to others, only to himself, if it's such a big crime, let him face the legal punishment he deserves, but to drive a person to the corner like that and the only way out to be a suicide... it's just so wrong and sad. I feel so bad for his wife, kids, whole family and friends. In my country there's a saying "umbrella after rain", after the rain has stopped, you don't need the umbrella, it has to protect you while it rains, not after that. It's the same here now, he needed kind words and encouragement while he was alive, no matter what is said or done now, it's meaningless. All I can say his... may his soul rest in peace.
Korea has done it again, what a toxic society. Taking drugs (if that truly ever gets confirmed) is not a good thing, but he did no harm to others, only to himself, if it's such a big crime, let him face the legal punishment he deserves, but to drive a person to the corner like that and the only way out to be a suicide... it's just so wrong and sad. I feel so bad for his wife, kids, whole family and friends. In my country there's a saying "umbrella after rain", after the rain has stopped, you don't need the umbrella, it has to protect you while it rains, not after that. It's the same here now, he needed kind words and encouragement while he was alive, no matter what is said or done now, it's meaningless. All I can say his... may his soul rest in peace.
I happened to accidently find this movie and watched it exactly on Christmas. It was a nice movie, definitely shows how even one small thing can completely change our life. The actors did a good job, there were both funny and sad moments, I enjoyed this. A solid 7,5/10 from me ~
1 more episode - that's what the drama needed in order to be much better. Overall, I liked the ending, but it was indeed rushed, they tried to solve everything in the last 20 minutes, which was simply impossible and left too many unanswered questions, sadly. The drama was a bit different from what I expected, I thought all episodes would be filmed in prison, so it was a nice surprise to see that wasn't the case. Lee Jong Suk... you either love him or can't stand him. For me, he's one of the best actors, especially when it comes to conveying emotions, Yoona has improved a lot and let's give applause to Kim Joo Heon, because he was amazing, as well as many of the supporting actors. It was a good drama, but I can't say it's one of the best things I've watched, there are better shows for sure, 7/10 from me ~
Lee Je Hoon simply carries both seasons on his back, he's amazing, I can't believe he's turning 40 in a few months! The second season lost a little bit of the magic, which the first season had, the cast did great in both seasons, but in the previous one the cases were somehow more down to earth, more emotional. Some things and scenes in the last episode were just ridiculous... I would still gladly watch a 3rd season, but I hope they wrap it up with that unless they want to turn something good, into something people won't enjoy.
BL or not, it doesn't matter. What matters is the message of this drama. It's a bit slow-paced and not much happens, but the actors conveyed the emotions very well. Everybody needs love and kindness in their lives, don't judge or make up conclusions on a whimp, you never know what the other person might be going through and just how little he needs to be saved or broken beyond repair. A 8/10 from me ~
The actors had nice chemistry and their relationship progressed well considering that it's a first love story. The drama as a whole however couldn't grab me much. It's not bad, but maybe I expected more. 6,5/10 from me ~
I usually don't watch ongoing series, let alone leave a comment, but I couldn't hold back on this one. I haven't read the novel(s?), but I have to say that I enjoy the drama so far. Cars and races are totally not my thing, but I was still intrigued by the first 3 episodes and I can't wait for some mysteries to be unfolded. The actors are doing a really good job and as someone who knows quite a lot about the ABO dynamics, if that's what stopping you from watching the series... don't be scared, so far I can't even feel that this is connected to abo, maybe further in the episodes there will be more of it and about it, but I don't think there will be something too disturbing that the viewers won't enjoy.
With all the good reviews, I got my hopes up, but... this was nothing special. Woo Jihan did a great job, but this was too short to develop a good story and to have a good build up. The leads had nice chemistry, but there were too many plot holes. All in all, truly a little bit of fresh air with this one, but I just needed more... more of everything it could give. 6,5/10 from me ~
I have... mixed feelings about this drama. I'll rate it 7,5/10 only because the actors did a great job and their chemistry was wonderful. When it comes to the plot... it was a mess. They couldn't decide whether they wanted this to be a mafia drama, school based one, whether to lean more onto the comedy side or the drama, they wanted to doo and show too much considering the number and length of episodes. They never gave us much details about what the gang was doing or about Rui's family. Also, Wayne Song is a remarkable actor! He can portray playfulness, passion and especially sadness very, very well, if you've seen History you know what I'm talking about. Him as a villian here? It just didn't do it for me, all he was made to do was laugh maniacally and we had to believe he was the biggest threat alive, just nope. At a certain point, Ai Di and Chen Yi became a much more engaging couple, because they had tension and not too much unneeded drama. All in all, this was good, but it couldn't been much better.
This started off well even though the plot is cliche. The actors had nice chemistry and the flow in the first few episodes was good, but they didn't know how to handle the second half of the drama. It wasn't bad, but it could've been much better. I'll give it a 6,5/10, a series with wasted potential.
I had no expectations when I started this, but it was very good. Light, realistic, summer-ish, lovely filming locations, no unneeded drama, just two people who are experiencing love for the first time. What Japan needs to learn however is that... we as veiwers not only wish to see the main characters get together, but actually see them together as well. Or that's just me? It most JP BLs, we get to see that the leads become a couple... mostly in the last episode and that's it. I really wish this would have a second season, because there's definitely more to explore and show. I would certainly love to see continuation of these two. I thought the drama would be rushed, because of the number of episodes, but it all felt natual and well-paced. Hyuga Wataru stole the show, everybody needs a Ryuji in their love. A solid 8/10 from me ~
This movie was sad... but it somehow warmed me up and it left me with positive emotions. It was uplifting rather than depressing. I liked how the movie progressed and how the story went back and forth from past to present. I really like both leads and the child was also great, it's a movie that can truly touch a heart, especially if you've lost a one of your parents.
Kim Seonho was great! The action scenes were good too, but the movie relied too much on the violence and plot-wise, it could've been a bit better. The whole movie is simply... a chase, it's not bad, but really if not for Seohno, the movie wouldn't be doing this good. With all the superb reviews, I expected more, but I still found the movie enjoyable. I can't give this more than 6,5/10 though ~
It's not for everyone and to those who have never watched Japanese dramas, this one can be slow or even called boring, because it's not that eventful, but what makes Japanese dramas so different, unique and alluring - they can make you emotional.
The actors did a spectacular job at delivering the emotions, their acting was great, both from the mains and the supporting cast.
Sadly, I don't think that most break-ups and new beginings can be as they were showed in the drama.
It's definitely a comfort piece, a drama which can make you both happy and sad at the same time.
A solid 8/10 from me ~
I don't like how the relationship between Tharn and Type started, their trust issues are just wow.
I am fan of soft tops and fierce bottoms, but here... Type was pretty much mean to Tharn many times and hurt him.
Generally, I liked the chemistry between the leads and the drama could've been much better, but it just didn't do it for me, probably if I had watched in 2019, my opinion would've been different, but in 2023... there are way better BL dramas than this one. I don't regret watching it and it wasn't boring, but I can't give it more than 6/10.
Also, the implication that gay people enjoy sleeping around... if I were part of the community, I would find those remarks offensive, I don't think sleeping around is related to sexuality, if a person loves doing that, he/she will just do it, that's it.
Taking drugs (if that truly ever gets confirmed) is not a good thing, but he did no harm to others, only to himself, if it's such a big crime, let him face the legal punishment he deserves, but to drive a person to the corner like that and the only way out to be a suicide... it's just so wrong and sad.
I feel so bad for his wife, kids, whole family and friends.
In my country there's a saying "umbrella after rain", after the rain has stopped, you don't need the umbrella, it has to protect you while it rains, not after that.
It's the same here now, he needed kind words and encouragement while he was alive, no matter what is said or done now, it's meaningless.
All I can say his... may his soul rest in peace.
Taking drugs (if that truly ever gets confirmed) is not a good thing, but he did no harm to others, only to himself, if it's such a big crime, let him face the legal punishment he deserves, but to drive a person to the corner like that and the only way out to be a suicide... it's just so wrong and sad.
I feel so bad for his wife, kids, whole family and friends.
In my country there's a saying "umbrella after rain", after the rain has stopped, you don't need the umbrella, it has to protect you while it rains, not after that.
It's the same here now, he needed kind words and encouragement while he was alive, no matter what is said or done now, it's meaningless.
All I can say his... may his soul rest in peace.
It was a nice movie, definitely shows how even one small thing can completely change our life.
The actors did a good job, there were both funny and sad moments, I enjoyed this.
A solid 7,5/10 from me ~
Overall, I liked the ending, but it was indeed rushed, they tried to solve everything in the last 20 minutes, which was simply impossible and left too many unanswered questions, sadly.
The drama was a bit different from what I expected, I thought all episodes would be filmed in prison, so it was a nice surprise to see that wasn't the case.
Lee Jong Suk... you either love him or can't stand him. For me, he's one of the best actors, especially when it comes to conveying emotions, Yoona has improved a lot and let's give applause to Kim Joo Heon, because he was amazing, as well as many of the supporting actors.
It was a good drama, but I can't say it's one of the best things I've watched, there are better shows for sure, 7/10 from me ~
The second season lost a little bit of the magic, which the first season had, the cast did great in both seasons, but in the previous one the cases were somehow more down to earth, more emotional.
Some things and scenes in the last episode were just ridiculous...
I would still gladly watch a 3rd season, but I hope they wrap it up with that unless they want to turn something good, into something people won't enjoy.
What matters is the message of this drama.
It's a bit slow-paced and not much happens, but the actors conveyed the emotions very well.
Everybody needs love and kindness in their lives, don't judge or make up conclusions on a whimp, you never know what the other person might be going through and just how little he needs to be saved or broken beyond repair.
A 8/10 from me ~
The drama as a whole however couldn't grab me much.
It's not bad, but maybe I expected more. 6,5/10 from me ~
I haven't read the novel(s?), but I have to say that I enjoy the drama so far.
Cars and races are totally not my thing, but I was still intrigued by the first 3 episodes and I can't wait for some mysteries to be unfolded.
The actors are doing a really good job and as someone who knows quite a lot about the ABO dynamics, if that's what stopping you from watching the series... don't be scared, so far I can't even feel that this is connected to abo, maybe further in the episodes there will be more of it and about it, but I don't think there will be something too disturbing that the viewers won't enjoy.
Woo Jihan did a great job, but this was too short to develop a good story and to have a good build up.
The leads had nice chemistry, but there were too many plot holes.
All in all, truly a little bit of fresh air with this one, but I just needed more... more of everything it could give.
6,5/10 from me ~
I'll rate it 7,5/10 only because the actors did a great job and their chemistry was wonderful.
When it comes to the plot... it was a mess.
They couldn't decide whether they wanted this to be a mafia drama, school based one, whether to lean more onto the comedy side or the drama, they wanted to doo and show too much considering the number and length of episodes.
They never gave us much details about what the gang was doing or about Rui's family.
Also, Wayne Song is a remarkable actor! He can portray playfulness, passion and especially sadness very, very well, if you've seen History you know what I'm talking about. Him as a villian here? It just didn't do it for me, all he was made to do was laugh maniacally and we had to believe he was the biggest threat alive, just nope.
At a certain point, Ai Di and Chen Yi became a much more engaging couple, because they had tension and not too much unneeded drama.
All in all, this was good, but it couldn't been much better.
The actors had nice chemistry and the flow in the first few episodes was good, but they didn't know how to handle the second half of the drama.
It wasn't bad, but it could've been much better.
I'll give it a 6,5/10, a series with wasted potential.
Light, realistic, summer-ish, lovely filming locations, no unneeded drama, just two people who are experiencing love for the first time.
What Japan needs to learn however is that... we as veiwers not only wish to see the main characters get together, but actually see them together as well. Or that's just me?
It most JP BLs, we get to see that the leads become a couple... mostly in the last episode and that's it.
I really wish this would have a second season, because there's definitely more to explore and show. I would certainly love to see continuation of these two.
I thought the drama would be rushed, because of the number of episodes, but it all felt natual and well-paced.
Hyuga Wataru stole the show, everybody needs a Ryuji in their love.
A solid 8/10 from me ~
It was uplifting rather than depressing.
I liked how the movie progressed and how the story went back and forth from past to present.
I really like both leads and the child was also great, it's a movie that can truly touch a heart, especially if you've lost a one of your parents.
The action scenes were good too, but the movie relied too much on the violence and plot-wise, it could've been a bit better.
The whole movie is simply... a chase, it's not bad, but really if not for Seohno, the movie wouldn't be doing this good.
With all the superb reviews, I expected more, but I still found the movie enjoyable.
I can't give this more than 6,5/10 though ~