I didn’t expect much of this series and just started watching it for some lightweight entertainment, but it just gradually crept under my skin - so touching and sweet.
I agree with others that Ohm’s acting is much more natural and less stiff here than in UWMA. And good to see Fluke in a more adult role too. Still not sure about the story though - we’ll see.
No, definitely not a favourite. Some nice moments and good acting, but nothing very much happened except a LOT of crying. Ok, I cried too when Earth’s mother died, but goodness wasn’t it milked for every teardrop. I’d really like to see Earth offered a more adult role - he definitely has the ability, but it’s starting to get a little creepy seeing a 26 year old playing a teenager.
Am I the only person to feel that Win is abusing his position with a younger boy who is in his care as a senior? He is attracted to Team, fair enough, but Team hasn’t really formed any obvious connection to him apart from admiring him as an official in the swimming club. Team is turned on by the porn, which was presumably heterosexual (though I must say I thought that was all a bit of an over-reaction!) and Win takes advantage of his aroused state by kissing him and then practically forcing himself on the inexperienced boy. I wasn’t too impressed by all the “Are you drunk?” questions - what else was Team going to say to someone so out of his league? Left rather a nasty taste. I was really enjoying it up till then.
don't forget firstkhao being paired up with earthmix in mlc and earth and podd almost being in a bl together in…
I liked Khaotung in Tale of 1000 Stars, but he didn’t have a lot to do, and wasn’t paired with anyone. Now seeing him in Eclipse I’m astounded by his charismatic acting and powerful chemistry with First.
All in all very enjoyable. Don’t worry too much about the details of the story - just appreciate an attractive, colourful series, low on angst and with very appealing main and supporting characters. Jimmy and Sea are fun together and have good chemistry. Much less of OhmNanon than I was led to believe, but you do get a couple of other guest appearances. (That product placement at the end though!😲)
That's how I view Akk. If you just watch his interactions with his friends, and parents, he's a totally different…
I’m ok with it too. Akk has actually taken several steps in the right direction, and even though he then retreats, he’s still making progress. He was wanting that kiss so much!
More fantastic acting from First and Khaotung - their emotions conveyed by their eyes, and Akk’s minutely trembling lips before the kiss. When he pushes Ayun away afterwards we know that that isn’t his genuine emotion, but that he just can’t face up to the feelings in his heart and body, and all that they imply. It’s good that the producer dares to make Akk not always likeable, although we do know that he is trying to do what he thinks his parents want. The ethos of the school has changed his essentially sweet nature. He’s starting to be aware of this but doesn’t know how to deal with it.
I love it :D love the drama. But lucky you, usually most are rather "fluffy". So far. Might be changing a little…
@Bonnie Song (I can’t see how to put @ etc in blue! Sorry, fairly new to posting here.) I think the most important thing for me is how deeply the script and the acting of the main characters get me involved in their story. My top favourite is Bad Buddy, which to me has everything (even a gun!): classy acting, humour and fun, but also deep emotions. I like a happy ending, but can occasionally cope with a sad one - I think 180 Degrees is heading that way 😢. To return to this thread, I’ll see how the next episode goes as to whether I’m interested enough to stay with it. I think all that may remain with me is the excellence of the intimate scenes.
I take it you're more into fluffy cutesy bls and you wouldn't like anything like Not Me, Manner of Death, KinnPorsche…
That’s a big assumption. The only correct part is that I was repelled by the sadism in KinnPorsche, though I enjoyed other parts of it. I was very bored by Triage and eventually gave upon it, liked Manner of Death, and loved Not Me, which I’ve watched twice and is one of my favourites. Not sure which fluffy cutesy ones you’re thinking of - if they’re good ones I might enjoy them. What I don’t like is gratuitous cruelty and pain.
But I wonder why In was so horrified by Siam’s revelation? Was Siam’s admission of homosexual love (if indeed that’s what it was) so very taboo? I’d have thought that In would have had some degree of happiness knowing that his love was returned, or could he not admit even to himself that there was a sexual element to it?
I’d really like to see Earth offered a more adult role - he definitely has the ability, but it’s starting to get a little creepy seeing a 26 year old playing a teenager.
It’s good that the producer dares to make Akk not always likeable, although we do know that he is trying to do what he thinks his parents want. The ethos of the school has changed his essentially sweet nature. He’s starting to be aware of this but doesn’t know how to deal with it.
To return to this thread, I’ll see how the next episode goes as to whether I’m interested enough to stay with it. I think all that may remain with me is the excellence of the intimate scenes.