OK here's my suggestion, can we all just pitch in to pay them? I mean there are a few million BL fans on this planet, so if the actors open an account to clear all payments even if most of us send only few dollars or more from those of us who could afford to send more we could get this show released in a day or two! I wish that it was just a stupid joke, but honestly, maybe this is the only way to get this show on the road!😵💫
I doubt Rang will become a ghost—after all, we still have four episodes left, so I doubt they’d kill him off…
Yeah, I keep telling myself the same things that you just listed, so hopefully we're both correct! On the other hand, I've been burned before, hence the default freak out mode I'm operating on these days when I'm really invested in a drama!🤣
Ngl, you can like what you like, I don’t care, but saying NC scenes in LGBT shows “cheapen the plot” gives…
I wrote "Unnecessary or overused NC scenes are usually the mark of an unseasoned writer" to be exact which is quite a distinction! If my approach of SUGGESTING a less negative input for commenting on something that is supposed to be just for entertainment makes me narrow minded or controlling according to Pink Blossom and apparently you as well, than I am proud to live with that shame, because I've seen first hand what hate could do to a human being. Also, my opinion is no less valid than those who chose negativity or hate to express their views. The only difference between me and those netizens is that I rather be ridiculed or called out for suggesting a little bit of kindness than to stay ignorant about something that's sole purpose is to spread negativity or cause harm one way or another! As always, this is just IMHO!
Please, tell me that they didn't off my I Rang just like that, because I'm ready to lose any resemblance of objectivity in about 1 second flat!!!??? If he is truly dead and not coming back, or stays a ghost I'm not sure that I want to watch the rest of the series! I know that most Asian dramas are operating on maximum emotional pain delivery, but with certain series I have to draw the limit of my acceptance and bearing of such grief and this drama is one of them! I really hope, that I'm mistaken and that the preview is either misleading or deliberately vague about I Rang's medical status, because I didn't sign up for another heartbreaking tearjerker!
Yess, finally a good and objective review 🌹🩷 I also like the directing style in this season, I think it's…
It's kind of you to say! I also wished that the angst would've been a bit more balanced in the first season, but regardless of a few minor flaws the series was one the best BLs in recent years! Thank you for stopping by!
Ngl, you can like what you like, I don’t care, but saying NC scenes in LGBT shows “cheapen the plot” gives…
Thanks for your kind words! I posted a reply for Bella to clear up any misunderstanding so I won't repeat it here, but lets just say that ! fiercely defended 'Peach Lover' and I don't know how many times I rewatched 'My Stubborn' or how much I'm ready for 'KNOT' to air like yesterday! Thanks again for your kind comment!
You can like the show or defend it all good but telling people not to voice their opinions on mdl good or bad…
Correction! I merely SUGGESTED that constructive criticism could be a better option instead of dragging the show to the mud or spreading hate or negativity! Also, I ALWAYS emphasize that whatever I post is just IMHO (In My Humble Opinion) and I always welcome any respectful and well argued constructive response to all my comments! I think there is way too much hate and negativity in every aspect of daily life and I try to ask for a little bit more positive input wherever I post my thoughts on something! I hope that clears things up regarding my comment and thanks for stopping by!
Ngl, you can like what you like, I don’t care, but saying NC scenes in LGBT shows “cheapen the plot” gives…
I think you misunderstood something in my post! Just to be absolutely clear I'm a huge supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and if you check any of my posts that would be pretty obvious! Second, if I have to label myself I would say that I'm 80% hetero and 20% BI and that fact gives my gay friends plenty of ammo to tease me about! Third, I was referring to having potentially too many NC scenes in certain series and I didn't say that it was bad or wrong, but that it could work against a story line! Finally, I'm the type of girl who's got "My Stubborn" on redial and waiting for "KNOT" like how the Christians are waiting the second coming of Jesus! So, I'll chuck up your comment as a tipsy blooper and I hope to see you around to drool over many super hot BLs in the comment section with me!🤣
sounds like you listing points to convince yourself that this is actually a good show???
I assume that you've seen many people to do that in the last 8 weeks! Maybe some members of Masochists United using this series for "enjoyment"? I could never understand why would anyone watch something that they loath so much! I have hardly enough time to watch things that I really like never mind wasting my precious time on something that I can hardly stomach, then wasting even more time on posting negative or hateful comments on it week after week!
sounds like you listing points to convince yourself that this is actually a good show???
I'm quite happy with this series and I didn't aim for convincing anyone least of myself! I merely pointed out a few things and voiced my personal opinion of this BL! I hope that clears up any confusion you might have about my post and thanks for stopping by!
So, here we are 8 episodes into this BL and I figured I'll put my 2 cents in for whatever it's worth!
First and foremost the acting is superb all around which is not a small achievement when it comes to a multiple couples ensemble! I'm also very happy with the quality of the production and the camerawork and the editing is exceptional as well!
Reading through some of the comments I've noticed an interesting pattern. Many netizens are comparing the 2 seasons like it's some kind of unwritten rule that the two must be either similar or season 2 should be a sequel of the previous season or something! I'm sorry to point out the obvious, but there's no such rule, especially if there's a brand new cast with a completely different history! Just because some of the characters from the first season briefly showed up as guests with the exception of Boston of course, they're not relevant in season 2 nor necessary for the development of the storyline! Also, why would anyone want a similar plot in the first place? Wouldn't it be just a sorry ass copycat attempt of the original script and cast? I can only speak for myself of course, but I'm glad that the writers went in a different direction the second time around!
The other issue that comes up in many posts is the complaints about the presumed lack or absence of spiciness, angst and/or red/black flag behavior. Let me make a few points about this subject if I may !
1. Unnecessary or overused NC scenes are usually the mark of an unseasoned writer(s) who 's chasing the plot or not sure of the direction where to go with the story. 2. Too many NC scenes could cheapen or even ruin the drama itself or minimum break the flow of the story. 3. If angst is the main driver of the series it only works if the setup is well balanced and it's the logical conclusion of that setup and not thrown in randomly just to provoke some kind of emotional reaction. 4. Having multiple red flag characters already create angst by itself, Overwhelming the viewers with too many heavy or dramatic plot lines could get really exhausting and the sensory overload could undermine the big, climactic scenes that the story is aiming for. 5. The trope of loving or desiring the wrong/bad guy is also an angst heavy subject that creates the perfect prelude to deep emotional conflicts giving the drama plenty angst from the get go.
I could list more things, but that would make me look more obnoxious and I think I've made my case for "defending" this BL in a way! To me, this BL is well balanced and has it's unique vibe that sets it apart from season 1 in a good way! Naturally, this is all subjective and everyone's taste is different! What works for some it might be a flaw or flop for others.
In conclusion, I always try to approach a new season of any Asian drama with an open mind and try very hard not to fall into the trap of assuming things if the creators didn't specify it as a sequel or part of trilogy or something! That's being said, it's OK to be disappointed if it turned out to be something different that you hoped for, but instead of dragging it down, I would suggest to post a respectful, well argued constructive criticism! Of course, this is just IMHO as always!
this is insane cause even someone that doesnt like luat is acknowledging netjj's chemistry lmao thanks for tuning…
I think, I have a different taste when it comes to comedy! For example, I absolutely LOVED 'I'm the Most Beautiful Count' to bits! It was an absolute hoot and I enjoyed every minute of it! The same goes for 'Duang With You'! It's also an over the top, goofball comedy, but just as with ITMBC, the writing was top notch and it didn't take anything away from the bond or the chemistry from the MCP! On the other hand LUAT makes me sad, because Net and JJ got shortchanged with piss poor writing and an idiotic plotline! Most of all I feel bad for JJ, because this is his first ML role and he is so talented and deserves a much better written character than this! Hopefully, things will improve from now on as far as the script goes so NetJJ could truly shine! Thanks for stopping by!
It's Friday, so it's another LUAT episode to talk about!
It took until the 36th minute of ep 4 when we got to see how a normal person acts as far as the writing goes! For the last ten minutes of the episode some reason and reality checked in for a visit and finally JJ had something else to show for us instead of the clown show that the writers forced on him! The difference was so striking that it seemed that we were watching a completely different actor! For the life of me, I can't understand why couldn't the plot be written as a regular historical piece with a few comic elements here and there instead of this cringy mess that they created so far?!
Even a nitwit could see clearly how good Net and JJ clicked as soon as normalcy returned to the scene! Instant chemistry, meaningful dialogues and a realistic feeling changed the whole vibe of the drama! This series could've been awesome from the get go if they stayed with the original script and trusted JJ's skill to pull it off with his own interpretation of the character! I blame the director for this big time! Him and the writers robbed us from something really great by dumbing it down into a glorified big budget clown show!
I don't know if I should dare to hope that normalcy will gradually overtake the narrative or not, but one thing is crystal clear to me, Net and JJ have chemistry and they need a worthy, adequate script to let them show us how good they are together! Maybe, just maybe this BL have a redemption part coming up to make up for all the lunacy that we've been subjected until now!
Before I sign off, let me address the second couple, because their story actually is pretty good! I'm not saying it's a Baeksang worthy piece or anything, but the storyline is captivating enough and both actors fit the part quite nicely! Latte and Kim got chemistry in spades and Kim especially shines in this role so far! His soulful eyes and delicate expressions are spot on and looks natural! Latte's stoic and brooding portrayal of a healer is a nice contrast and it works very well for the dynamic between them! I'm really looking forward to follow their love story throughout the series! Of course, this is just IMHO as always and I'll see you all again next Friday!
The trailer looks so good that I'm already invested in this BL! It also looks to be a bit of a tearjerker, which makes it even more intriguing, so I'm excited for this BL!
7 days and counting... I can hardly wait for this BL! UpPoom have a chemistry so hot that it could put a pulsar to shame and on top of that, their acting skills are one of the best in the industry which makes this BL couple rank in the top10 best BL pairings category for me!
6 days and counting... and I still can't believe that I'll be seeing Jeff and Barcode in a BL once more! There's no way that I'll watch this BL by myself, because I'll probably require some medical attention while I'm watching this series, because I might pass out a time or two just by the sheer sight of their visuals! By the time it gets to the intimacy parts I'll probably expire, so I think I need to purchase a defibrillator and and a portable oxygen tank!
I mean there are a few million BL fans on this planet, so if the actors open an account to clear all payments even if most of us send only few dollars or more from those of us who could afford to send more we could get this show released in a day or two!
I wish that it was just a stupid joke, but honestly, maybe this is the only way to get this show on the road!😵💫
On the other hand, I've been burned before, hence the default freak out mode I'm operating on these days when I'm really invested in a drama!🤣
If my approach of SUGGESTING a less negative input for commenting on something that is supposed to be just for entertainment makes me narrow minded or controlling according to Pink Blossom and apparently you as well, than I am proud to live with that shame, because I've seen first hand what hate could do to a human being.
Also, my opinion is no less valid than those who chose negativity or hate to express their views.
The only difference between me and those netizens is that I rather be ridiculed or called out for suggesting a little bit of kindness than to stay ignorant about something that's sole purpose is to spread negativity or cause harm one way or another!
As always, this is just IMHO!
If he is truly dead and not coming back, or stays a ghost I'm not sure that I want to watch the rest of the series!
I know that most Asian dramas are operating on maximum emotional pain delivery, but with certain series I have to draw the limit of my acceptance and bearing of such grief and this drama is one of them!
I really hope, that I'm mistaken and that the preview is either misleading or deliberately vague about I Rang's medical status, because I didn't sign up for another heartbreaking tearjerker!
Thanks again for your kind comment!
Also, I ALWAYS emphasize that whatever I post is just IMHO (In My Humble Opinion) and I always welcome any respectful and well argued constructive response to all my comments!
I think there is way too much hate and negativity in every aspect of daily life and I try to ask for a little bit more positive input wherever I post my thoughts on something!
I hope that clears things up regarding my comment and thanks for stopping by!
Just to be absolutely clear I'm a huge supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and if you check any of my posts that would be pretty obvious!
Second, if I have to label myself I would say that I'm 80% hetero and 20% BI and that fact gives my gay friends plenty of ammo to tease me about!
Third, I was referring to having potentially too many NC scenes in certain series and I didn't say that it was bad or wrong, but that it could work against a story line!
Finally, I'm the type of girl who's got "My Stubborn" on redial and waiting for "KNOT" like how the Christians are waiting the second coming of Jesus!
So, I'll chuck up your comment as a tipsy blooper and I hope to see you around to drool over many super hot BLs in the comment section with me!🤣
Maybe some members of Masochists United using this series for "enjoyment"?
I could never understand why would anyone watch something that they loath so much!
I have hardly enough time to watch things that I really like never mind wasting my precious time on something that I can hardly stomach, then wasting even more time on posting negative or hateful comments on it week after week!
I hope that clears up any confusion you might have about my post and thanks for stopping by!
First and foremost the acting is superb all around which is not a small achievement when it comes to a multiple couples ensemble!
I'm also very happy with the quality of the production and the camerawork and the editing is exceptional as well!
Reading through some of the comments I've noticed an interesting pattern.
Many netizens are comparing the 2 seasons like it's some kind of unwritten rule that the two must be either similar or season 2 should be a sequel of the previous season or something!
I'm sorry to point out the obvious, but there's no such rule, especially if there's a brand new cast with a completely different history!
Just because some of the characters from the first season briefly showed up as guests with the exception of Boston of course, they're not relevant in season 2 nor necessary for the development of the storyline!
Also, why would anyone want a similar plot in the first place?
Wouldn't it be just a sorry ass copycat attempt of the original script and cast?
I can only speak for myself of course, but I'm glad that the writers went in a different direction the second time around!
The other issue that comes up in many posts is the complaints about the presumed lack or absence of spiciness, angst and/or red/black flag behavior.
Let me make a few points about this subject if I may !
1. Unnecessary or overused NC scenes are usually the mark of an unseasoned writer(s) who 's chasing the plot or not sure of the direction where to go with the story.
2. Too many NC scenes could cheapen or even ruin the drama itself or minimum break the flow of the story.
3. If angst is the main driver of the series it only works if the setup is well balanced and it's the logical conclusion of that setup and not thrown in randomly just to provoke some kind of emotional reaction.
4. Having multiple red flag characters already create angst by itself,
Overwhelming the viewers with too many heavy or dramatic plot lines could get really exhausting and the sensory overload could undermine the big, climactic scenes that the story is aiming for.
5. The trope of loving or desiring the wrong/bad guy is also an angst heavy subject that creates the perfect prelude to deep emotional conflicts giving the drama plenty angst from the get go.
I could list more things, but that would make me look more obnoxious and I think I've made my case for "defending" this BL in a way!
To me, this BL is well balanced and has it's unique vibe that sets it apart from season 1 in a good way!
Naturally, this is all subjective and everyone's taste is different!
What works for some it might be a flaw or flop for others.
In conclusion, I always try to approach a new season of any Asian drama with an open mind and try very hard not to fall into the trap of assuming things if the creators didn't specify it as a sequel or part of trilogy or something!
That's being said, it's OK to be disappointed if it turned out to be something different that you hoped for, but instead of dragging it down, I would suggest to post a respectful, well argued constructive criticism!
Of course, this is just IMHO as always!
For example, I absolutely LOVED 'I'm the Most Beautiful Count' to bits! It was an absolute hoot and I enjoyed every minute of it!
The same goes for 'Duang With You'! It's also an over the top, goofball comedy, but just as with ITMBC, the writing was top notch and it didn't take anything away from the bond or the chemistry from the MCP!
On the other hand LUAT makes me sad, because Net and JJ got shortchanged with piss poor writing and an idiotic plotline!
Most of all I feel bad for JJ, because this is his first ML role and he is so talented and deserves a much better written character than this!
Hopefully, things will improve from now on as far as the script goes so NetJJ could truly shine!
Thanks for stopping by!
It took until the 36th minute of ep 4 when we got to see how a normal person acts as far as the writing goes!
For the last ten minutes of the episode some reason and reality checked in for a visit and finally JJ had something else to show for us instead of the clown show that the writers forced on him!
The difference was so striking that it seemed that we were watching a completely different actor!
For the life of me, I can't understand why couldn't the plot be written as a regular historical piece
with a few comic elements here and there instead of this cringy mess that they created so far?!
Even a nitwit could see clearly how good Net and JJ clicked as soon as normalcy returned to the scene!
Instant chemistry, meaningful dialogues and a realistic feeling changed the whole vibe of the drama!
This series could've been awesome from the get go if they stayed with the original script and trusted JJ's skill to pull it off with his own interpretation of the character!
I blame the director for this big time!
Him and the writers robbed us from something really great by dumbing it down into a glorified big budget clown show!
I don't know if I should dare to hope that normalcy will gradually overtake the narrative or not, but one thing is crystal clear to me, Net and JJ have chemistry and they need a worthy, adequate script to let them show us how good they are together!
Maybe, just maybe this BL have a redemption part coming up to make up for all the lunacy that we've been subjected until now!
Before I sign off, let me address the second couple, because their story actually is pretty good!
I'm not saying it's a Baeksang worthy piece or anything, but the storyline is captivating enough and both actors fit the part quite nicely!
Latte and Kim got chemistry in spades and Kim especially shines in this role so far! His soulful eyes and delicate expressions are spot on and looks natural!
Latte's stoic and brooding portrayal of a healer is a nice contrast and it works very well for the dynamic between them!
I'm really looking forward to follow their love story throughout the series!
Of course, this is just IMHO as always and I'll see you all again next Friday!
It also looks to be a bit of a tearjerker, which makes it even more intriguing, so I'm excited for this BL!
UpPoom have a chemistry so hot that it could put a pulsar to shame and on top of that, their acting skills are one of the best in the industry which makes this BL couple rank in the top10 best BL pairings category for me!
This is one of my favorite C-drama tropes!
There's no way that I'll watch this BL by myself, because I'll probably require some medical attention while I'm watching this series, because I might pass out a time or two just by the sheer sight of their visuals!
By the time it gets to the intimacy parts I'll probably expire, so I think I need to purchase a defibrillator and and a portable oxygen tank!