Gay Coming of Age
This is labeled as BL, but I saw it as more of a gay coming of age drama.
Il-Tak is being bullied and decides to befriend tough guy, loner classmate Hyun-woo. Hyun-woo is closeted and has a secret crush on Il-Tak.
Most of this drama plays out like a typical high school drama of boys fighting and vying to be top bully with Il-Tak stuck in the middle. There is the typical miscommunication you expect in BL, but no one is in a committed relationship at the end. Instead we watch these boys struggle to realize their feelings, the head bully not understanding how to make true friends. Il-Tak trying to get Hyun-woo's protection, but not understanding that he is playing with Hyun-woo's emotions by inadvertently leading him on.
Il-Tak is portrayed by Han Se Jin, who previously was a lead in the BL Mr. Heart, where he plays a similar role.
This drama isn't groundbreaking, but it's good for a vertical. There are a couple of clipable moments and it's engaging enough to keep you entertained throughout. There is no romance in this drama, instead there are dumb high schoolers making weird decisions as they try to navigate the high school hierarchy. I found it an engaging dramatic comedy.
Il-Tak is being bullied and decides to befriend tough guy, loner classmate Hyun-woo. Hyun-woo is closeted and has a secret crush on Il-Tak.
Most of this drama plays out like a typical high school drama of boys fighting and vying to be top bully with Il-Tak stuck in the middle. There is the typical miscommunication you expect in BL, but no one is in a committed relationship at the end. Instead we watch these boys struggle to realize their feelings, the head bully not understanding how to make true friends. Il-Tak trying to get Hyun-woo's protection, but not understanding that he is playing with Hyun-woo's emotions by inadvertently leading him on.
Il-Tak is portrayed by Han Se Jin, who previously was a lead in the BL Mr. Heart, where he plays a similar role.
This drama isn't groundbreaking, but it's good for a vertical. There are a couple of clipable moments and it's engaging enough to keep you entertained throughout. There is no romance in this drama, instead there are dumb high schoolers making weird decisions as they try to navigate the high school hierarchy. I found it an engaging dramatic comedy.
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