So, I don't understand the hate this series gets. Many in the comments have said that the series is boring, childish and not mature enough and MilkLove should have got a better script. First of all, we need to understand this is GMMTV's first mainstream GL. MilkLove stood out with their chemistry, that's why they were cast on their own series. And GL is still in the developmental stage unlike BL which has garnered a huge audience worldwide. We must remember that even BLs didn't start with matured characters. BLs initially had school and university setting. Only after the increasing audience for BLs did we get BLs with varied genres. So, give it some time for GLs to do well just like BLs. And GMMTV could have cast another new pair, but MilkLove already had an audience through Bad Buddy and Magic of Zero, so they were chosen. So, don't judge a series based on the comments and watch it if you are really interested. Because imo, this show is worth watching.
It was slow-paced according to me and I understand the reason because I love thrillers and fast-paced shows. But, regardless of my taste in dramas, this drama deserves recognition. It was good to see a Chinese opera backdrop amidst a brewing war from Japan. Both the male leads are incredible actors and their characters made an impact on me. Their bromance and friendship were on another whole level. The story will get pretty dark as it proceeds, you have been warned. It will influence your emotions and cause you pain. Each character is intricate with their own backstory and struggles. No side characters were taken for granted. My favorite characters apart from main leads were Luo Cheng and Ren Xiang. Though I felt so sad Shang Xirui had lost everything that ever mattered to him. This drama will stay with me for a very long time.
The plot reminds me of the Amy Sun's You Are So Sweet cdrama. In that drama also, Amy Sun's character likes an anonymous dubbing artist who turns out to be the male lead.
This short film was an emotional roller-coaster. Both the leads did an amazing job showing raw emotions. I have already seen Shin Bi in Cheer Up. I loved the storytelling.
Min Ha was openly gay though he was bullied by everyone. I think Sang Beom was openly gay in his previous school but he transferred to Min Ha's school because he was bullied. In the new school, he remained a closeted gay and wondered why Min Ha is still frank about his sexuality despite the bullying. Min Ha suffered internally because of the constant bullying and pretended not to care. He has cut his hands several times because he was tired of being alive.
But, Sang Beom always wanted to grow up and be an adult to do things freely. Min Ha, on the other hand, knew the world was cruel even one becomes an adult. That's why he says to Sang Beom to enjoy his adult life alone. Because, just like Peter Pan, Min Ha never wished to grow up. He regretted being alive, so he never really thought about his future as an adult.
Even before going to the trip, Min Ha had already made up his mind to break up with Sang Beom(the bus scene where he looks a bit lost and sad for a moment). When Min Ha gets bullied, Sang Beom also suffered, seeing his lover in pain and not able to help him. Min Ha understood that Sang Beom will get hurt more if they were together.
I truly hope that Min Ha isn't dead and just went on his way to live somewhere else. But, after the break up, Sang Beom didn't want to grow up at all. Because Min Ha held a part of his teenage days and growing up would mean moving on without him by his side. That's why he brought the identity card later in life by giving a hefty fine. He returns to the shore one last time to say goodbye to Min Ha and move on to being an adult all alone.
This short film was much better than most of the BLs out there.
This drama was well-executed compared to ULS. The acting was more realistic and the chemistry between the two leads were insane. The sexual tension between them was so real. As a bibliophile myself, I love the reference to Kafka's novel. There were so many hidden meanings and symbolism in the drama and I truly enjoyed interpreting them. For example, Hotae has a tattoo of an insect on his neck, referring to The Metamorphosis. And there is this another scene where Hotae and Donghee have a phone call after the leg injury and during the phone call, both of them are basking in yellow light - an indication that how they are truly happy to be interacting with each after a long while. And of course, I loved the climax scene - the photo blending with the environment where it was shot and then suddenly Hotae appearing in the frame with a similar green jacket....that scene was chef's kiss. I really loved the drama. BTW, the actor who played Ji Su....he has such a nice voice....sounded like he was straight outta from an Wattpad fiction to me.
This drama was well-executed compared to ULS. The acting was more realistic and the chemistry between the two leads were insane. The sexual tension between them was so real. As a bibliophile myself, I love the reference to Kafka's novel. There were so many hidden meanings and symbolism in the drama and I truly enjoyed interpreting them. For example, Hotae has a tattoo of an insect on his neck, referring to The Metamorphosis. And there is this another scene where Hotae and Donghee have a phone call after the leg injury and during the phone call, both of them are basking in yellow light - an indication that how they are truly happy to be interacting with each after a long while. And of course, I loved the climax scene - the photo blending with the environment where it was shot and then suddenly Hotae appearing in the frame with a similar green jacket....that scene was chef's kiss. I really loved the drama. BTW, the actor who played Ji Su....he has such a nice voice....sounded like he was straight outta from an Wattpad fiction to me.
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So, don't judge a series based on the comments and watch it if you are really interested. Because imo, this show is worth watching.
The story will get pretty dark as it proceeds, you have been warned. It will influence your emotions and cause you pain. Each character is intricate with their own backstory and struggles. No side characters were taken for granted. My favorite characters apart from main leads were Luo Cheng and Ren Xiang. Though I felt so sad Shang Xirui had lost everything that ever mattered to him.
This drama will stay with me for a very long time.
Min Ha was openly gay though he was bullied by everyone. I think Sang Beom was openly gay in his previous school but he transferred to Min Ha's school because he was bullied. In the new school, he remained a closeted gay and wondered why Min Ha is still frank about his sexuality despite the bullying. Min Ha suffered internally because of the constant bullying and pretended not to care. He has cut his hands several times because he was tired of being alive.
But, Sang Beom always wanted to grow up and be an adult to do things freely. Min Ha, on the other hand, knew the world was cruel even one becomes an adult. That's why he says to Sang Beom to enjoy his adult life alone. Because, just like Peter Pan, Min Ha never wished to grow up. He regretted being alive, so he never really thought about his future as an adult.
Even before going to the trip, Min Ha had already made up his mind to break up with Sang Beom(the bus scene where he looks a bit lost and sad for a moment). When Min Ha gets bullied, Sang Beom also suffered, seeing his lover in pain and not able to help him. Min Ha understood that Sang Beom will get hurt more if they were together.
I truly hope that Min Ha isn't dead and just went on his way to live somewhere else. But, after the break up, Sang Beom didn't want to grow up at all. Because Min Ha held a part of his teenage days and growing up would mean moving on without him by his side. That's why he brought the identity card later in life by giving a hefty fine. He returns to the shore one last time to say goodbye to Min Ha and move on to being an adult all alone.
This short film was much better than most of the BLs out there.
BTW, the actor who played Ji Su....he has such a nice voice....sounded like he was straight outta from an Wattpad fiction to me.
BTW, the actor who played Ji Su....he has such a nice voice....sounded like he was straight outta from an Wattpad fiction to me.