They did pretty great as expected. With the powerful lineup of casts and gloomy vibes of the story, this has been one of my most anticipated dramas of the year. It was just relaxing to see how they nailed every storytelling of each character from the beginning until the end. No one has been left behind.
EarthMix leading the show gives you a touch of calmness from their genuine acting and beholding their firm characteristics into something memorable. They give the right amount of feelings that will attack your soft spot to feel their warmness.
Gemini and Fourth once again own the show! I swear to god that these two young actors are such gems. They always deliver impactful emotions to their viewers whether it may be by means of romance or drama. They never failed to amaze me. I am always in the excitement about every single Heart and Li Ming scene. Their chemistry is super strong.
This has been also one of the best acting performances of both Khaotung and First. Their dramatic plots win me solely because of how fluent they are in releasing all of those needed emotions just by looking into their eyes.
Kept frozen for too long but takes too quick to defrost
Japanese BLs always deliver more mature and depth storytelling to the audience, which is always been a hit. However, I felt like this show is just an average one; not too bad but not too good. At first, I thought that Ritsu was faking his amnesia since the only sequence of events he can’t remember are those he shares with Fumiya.
The ending was too rushed. Everything happened in just one episode; the reconciliation, gaining back his memories, and the conclusion. Yet, I somehow feel great that they finally decided to be back together.
For me, the best element of the show is how they showcase such alluring and hot intimate scenes. The birthday surprises prior to their breaking up scenes are just wholesome. That licking of whipped cream from Ritsu’s mouth is captivating in the sexiest way. Their voices speaking in a low tone while doing their bed scenes are perfect. I love to hear it every day. EP05 is the best among the six episodes that this show has. A BL that is short yet good enough for a quick watch.
A deep and intriguing tale of common strangers to lovers
Not your typical school set-up Korean BL. I was astonished by the dramatic vibes and gloomy feelings presented in the show. Im Ji Sub is the man! He was the reason why I decided to watch this show as he already managed to catch my attention during his minimum screen time in the Love Revolution web series. He is spicy and hot with such splendid visuals; it’s hard not to fall in love with him. It’s a good thing that he knows how to act genuinely.
The thing I most liked about Jae Won is that he never let Ji Hyun be out of place when the freshman boy joined their surfing club. Yet, to be honest, I didn’t like how Jae Won came back to his ex-girlfriend after an incident happened when he was traveling with Ji Hyun. But to understand, it was all about Jae Won’s traumatic history that lead him to create a distance between Ji Hyun. Although the last few episodes are too shaggy for them to reconcile, it still feels good to see them both back on being lovey-dovey.
Intimate scenes are the best element in the drama. The outdoor beach night getaway and the sequence of romantic connection giving their all best to kiss and touch each other was wholesome. They win me every single kiss except for Jae Won being kissed by his slutty ex-girlfriend.
Supporting characters are fine as well. The bar boss who stands as Ji Hyun’s temporary mother in Seoul has such a warm and direct personality that will always be ready to stand up for you. Ae Ri is your supportive best friend despite being a bad influence, you can still feel that you’re grateful for being beside you. The same with Ji Hyun’s best friend, Joon Pyo. I condemn how Jae Won still choose to be friend with Tae Hyun who is a walking red flag since episode 1.
I enjoyed the complete episodes but there is still something lacking in terms of excitement and overall impact that made me rate this drama with an average score only. Yes, it was a good show but not the best drama that I’ve seen this year.
Unbelievably exceeds my expectations; such a fine execution of romance and chemistry
This has to be one of the greatest Korean BL that aired this 2023. We were blessed to have a K-BL with more than 30 mins of time duration per episode. With loveable characters that were portrayed by an amazing cast of actors. I was hooked by the visuals and their way of turning cliche storylines into something new.
The cast. All four of them did a very great job of handling the emotions needed from their character. I never felt too annoyed with any of their scenes, I was consumed by their genuine acting performances. Ji Won Young (Gongchan) is the cutest K–BL main character I’ve ever seen. His voice, his looks, his actions, and his overall existence are radiating with cuteness. I am indulged by his soft and honest personality. I, myself, also wanted to meet someone like him in real life. I love the size difference between them with Yoon Tae Joon (Cha Seo Won). They both look so manly, mature, and dependable. Tae Joon is such a perfect boyfriend material one may luckily have.
Then we have the fluffy cafe owner, Dong Hee (Han Dong Woo). I am okay with seeing a whole episode dedicated to his screen time flushing his beautiful smiles and his enjoyable sight of being irritated. He is such a ray of sunshine that I wanted to badly pinch his cheeks for being that attractive. Playing as a side couple adds extra sweetness to the story. I am already a fan of Won Tae Min, playing Go Ho Tae in this drama, from his first BL role as the main character of You Make Me Dance, which is another great BL too. Seeing his energetic and gang-like character on this show was too enjoyable. I love the chemistry that both of them build and if a second season is possible, I am hoping to set their blooming relationship as the focus of the drama.
I have no negative feedback on the way they processed the flow of the story since it already managed to make me fall in love with the overall element of the show. They also had a lot of scenes that are freshly introduced to the BL series. I am getting too much sweetness seeing those romantic and exciting lovey-dovey scenes the characters have. I think the part where they can practice more is the execution of those kisses, it was already sugary but I am wanting it to be more intimate like they are eating each other while exchanging smooches.
Unintentional Love Story showcases to us that second chances in a relationship are only given to those who truly deserve them. The confrontation, argument, and reconciliation of the couples in this drama are well-written and executed which makes me too attached to my screen while watching them. I wholeheartedly enjoyed the overall impact of this BL on me as an audience. The show already established its firm foundation of the story and I demand another sequel with the same casting as I believe they can tell us more stories from them.
“Because falling for you is not part of the plan.” -WY to TJ. As I also felt the same way because I honestly not expecting myself to fall in love with this drama and the whole cast. Thank you for an amazing journey of love.
Love-Game concept wins, simultaneously playful and delightful
It was one of those short yet enjoyable K-BLs who did a great job of establishing a savory story using appealing visuals and charming chemistry. The beginning isn’t as cliche in contrast to the norms of using high school memories as the roots of romance. Yet, the show began with the same kind of setup but exceptional since they directly told us the feeling that the main characters had just right at the start.
Those seven years of losing each other are indeed painful. In Shin Ki Tae's shoes, I can feel how upsetting it is to lose Lee Wan without confirming their mutual feelings. Lee Wan also suffers and misses Ki Tae after running away. He slowly moves on not until the man shows himself again after all those years.
The reconnection after seeing each other again and being oblivious at work has gratifying progress in the story. Their acting was genuine along those kissing scenes that were truly sensational. The actor starts to release their characters’ excitement of being in love in terms of a smooch.
I would also like to cheer for the connectivity of the plot to the timespan of seven years. Ki Tae has anxiety that Wan may disappear again from his life without any trace left. It is a reasonable emotion since it is hard for someone you like to vanish eventually. The birthday present Wan prepares for Ki Tae was so damn cute. Drawing all those memories he failed to share with him during the separation is priceless.
Sticking to the whole game-and-love concept is the best asset of the show. Those special epilogues on each episode are just as beautiful as the overall impact of the drama. Incorporating gaming designs as their visual attacks are commendable.
Our Dating Sim is the kind of feel-good BL that tops the list of similar genres by showcasing a clean narrative of the script as well as presenting catchy visuals.
The simplicity taken in this show has come to the point that it tasted bland. The potential is misused as the drama solely focuses on the algid bloom of romance that takes too long to execute. It takes more than half of the show to let the viewers know exactly why the lead actor hated liquor that much and his reason for not appearing in any television guestings. This is not a good way of letting the audience feel the sensation of every scene from each episode before the ending.
Despite the captivating visuals of the main couple, I think that they need more acting experience to carry out their roles perfectly. I got the feeling that it affects the affection needed from both of their characters. The kissing clips are not that passionate. I want to see more fiery and exciting performances from them since I was astonished by their good looks and physique.
Regardless of the cons of the show, it is safe to say that it is not that worse compare to some K-BLs out there. I somehow enjoyed it without any doubt. I just hope that the production and the actors themselves can see where the show lacks the most and try to improve it for their next individual projects. All the Liquors is a show about characters that can and can’t live without drinking alcohol but takes us into viewing their significant stories that revolve around romance and life in general.
A love story of two people who find their other half which they can call home.
After months of waiting, I was finally able to complete this show. Been waiting since its announcement day as the fact that both actors playing the main characters are members of an established Korean boy group, plus the poster is indeed captivating. All I can say is that the wait is all worth it. High-quality production with beautiful transitioning and story setups.
The pilot episode isn’t as impactful due to the mixed emotions that I felt. The beginning of their love story is somehow annoying, as the way the class president and his mini-gang bully the poor archer athlete. I am a fan of the enemy-turn-to-lovers trope but not as much of letting the other party at a disadvantage to the point that he was being misunderstood by the teachers. Anyways, the good looks of the cast tend to lighten up my emotion. The great thing is that I enjoyed watching the remaining episodes after this one.
EP2 is when the butterflies in my stomach started to grow. I love that they are getting involved with each other. The execution of every romantic scene was gorgeous. One of my favorite parts of the drama is when Lee Da Yeol was fascinated by the good smell of Jo Tae Hyun’s body scent; that was alluring.
Jo Tae Hyun’s post-traumatic experience during his childhood is something understandable in the way the past keeps eating him alive. The title “A Shoulder to Cry On” is Lee Da Yeol’s POV of Tae Hyun. As we can see during the EP4 bus scene; after comfortably opening his past to Da Yeol, Tae Hyun peacefully sleep on Da Yeol’s shoulder. I am loving that moment when Da Yeol told Tae Hyun that it wasn’t his fault and that all the things that happened in the past are just an accident. Words that Tae Hyun wanted to hear for almost a decade. This also helps him to release his emotions and speaks up against her aunt, who solely blames him for everything.
A youthful love story that has several memorable scenes that are relatable and charming to the viewers who also had their high school crush during their teenage years. Some of these are: changing seats to be seatmates and spending time with one another, becoming too comfortable with each other that it is okay to share the same drinking cup, etc.
Lee Da Yeol’s bravery in confessing his feelings to Tae Hyun is deserving of applause. He was scared and even hate himself for having such emotions toward his first friend, yet, he was able to deliver his feeling to the person despite knowing the consequences it may have. I was hurt by Jo Tae Hyun’s killing words of rejection of Da Yeol’s confession. But I understand that the boy has his past and he was afraid that he might lose Da Yeol too. Their breakup scene teared me up and made me cry. Thankful that the show inserted a flashback memory during this episode in which Tae Hyun pinch Da Yeol out of jealousy.
Two years of time skip is painful for both but I am happy that they still reconcile with already being mature and considerate so that they will not hurt each other again in the future. That couple's lock screen wallpaper shocked me, they’re so in love with each other. They manage to retrieve all of the butterflies and the romantic excitement inside me is kicking too much after they confirmed that they’re already dating. Jo Tae Hyun’s preparation for their sea getaway was so cute. His making up all of the wasted time from the past and knowing that his first relationship is Da Yeol, I can assure you that his love never really faded away.
They didn’t give us an on-screen kissing scene but that exchange of used lollipops surprised me. It is not as gross as I think it was haha I love that scene! And Tae Hyun’s like Yu-Gi-Oh too, likewise!
I love that the OSTs have both Korean and English versions which are all sung by the couple’s boy group, OMEGA X. All songs sounded cool and emotional which fits the whole vibes of the show.
A Shoulder to Cry On is a drama that tells that someone can be our version of HOME. A person where we can be at peace, calm, and have some fun. I love that they took the story in a childish yet mature sense of storytelling since the characters are still in their adolescent period of life. Ending the review by quoting what Jo Tae Hyun says to Lee Da Yeol, ”It is not hard if you like it.” This is a statement that brings too much motivation in my life to keep on pursuing the things I liked, and so do you too.
Don’t get me wrong but this show isn’t as sweet as I thought. The flow of the story, acting, characters, etc. aren’t impressive. Enchante is way better than this, despite having a childish storyline.
One of the most well-written revenge and vengeance show is finally back. You really don’t want to drink coffee before watching this as the cases presented here can make your blood boil so high. To think that there’s a huge possibility that people are suffering from severe abuse in the same way as the characters in this show is so devastating as a human. The good thing is, every case ended up with satisfying revenge. Seeing abusers suffers as well with a punishment outside the rules of law but within a rule of a victim. As an audience, I can totally see how deserving they are to get punished in a crucial way. I like that the team can also obtain their funds from the money that supposedly benefits the bunch of evils. This drama is not your typical drama, it shows how power and position can abuse someone.
The K versus G battle is absolutely irritating. MNET alone is hateable but they always tend to establish unfair kind of treatment to those who had the disadvantage.
If yes, he will be the reason on why I will watch this show. Let me know!
They did pretty great as expected. With the powerful lineup of casts and gloomy vibes of the story, this has been one of my most anticipated dramas of the year. It was just relaxing to see how they nailed every storytelling of each character from the beginning until the end. No one has been left behind.
EarthMix leading the show gives you a touch of calmness from their genuine acting and beholding their firm characteristics into something memorable. They give the right amount of feelings that will attack your soft spot to feel their warmness.
Gemini and Fourth once again own the show! I swear to god that these two young actors are such gems. They always deliver impactful emotions to their viewers whether it may be by means of romance or drama. They never failed to amaze me. I am always in the excitement about every single Heart and Li Ming scene. Their chemistry is super strong.
This has been also one of the best acting performances of both Khaotung and First. Their dramatic plots win me solely because of how fluent they are in releasing all of those needed emotions just by looking into their eyes.
Japanese BLs always deliver more mature and depth storytelling to the audience, which is always been a hit. However, I felt like this show is just an average one; not too bad but not too good. At first, I thought that Ritsu was faking his amnesia since the only sequence of events he can’t remember are those he shares with Fumiya.
The ending was too rushed. Everything happened in just one episode; the reconciliation, gaining back his memories, and the conclusion. Yet, I somehow feel great that they finally decided to be back together.
For me, the best element of the show is how they showcase such alluring and hot intimate scenes. The birthday surprises prior to their breaking up scenes are just wholesome. That licking of whipped cream from Ritsu’s mouth is captivating in the sexiest way. Their voices speaking in a low tone while doing their bed scenes are perfect. I love to hear it every day. EP05 is the best among the six episodes that this show has. A BL that is short yet good enough for a quick watch.
Not your typical school set-up Korean BL. I was astonished by the dramatic vibes and gloomy feelings presented in the show. Im Ji Sub is the man! He was the reason why I decided to watch this show as he already managed to catch my attention during his minimum screen time in the Love Revolution web series. He is spicy and hot with such splendid visuals; it’s hard not to fall in love with him. It’s a good thing that he knows how to act genuinely.
The thing I most liked about Jae Won is that he never let Ji Hyun be out of place when the freshman boy joined their surfing club. Yet, to be honest, I didn’t like how Jae Won came back to his ex-girlfriend after an incident happened when he was traveling with Ji Hyun. But to understand, it was all about Jae Won’s traumatic history that lead him to create a distance between Ji Hyun. Although the last few episodes are too shaggy for them to reconcile, it still feels good to see them both back on being lovey-dovey.
Intimate scenes are the best element in the drama. The outdoor beach night getaway and the sequence of romantic connection giving their all best to kiss and touch each other was wholesome. They win me every single kiss except for Jae Won being kissed by his slutty ex-girlfriend.
Supporting characters are fine as well. The bar boss who stands as Ji Hyun’s temporary mother in Seoul has such a warm and direct personality that will always be ready to stand up for you. Ae Ri is your supportive best friend despite being a bad influence, you can still feel that you’re grateful for being beside you. The same with Ji Hyun’s best friend, Joon Pyo. I condemn how Jae Won still choose to be friend with Tae Hyun who is a walking red flag since episode 1.
I enjoyed the complete episodes but there is still something lacking in terms of excitement and overall impact that made me rate this drama with an average score only. Yes, it was a good show but not the best drama that I’ve seen this year.
This has to be one of the greatest Korean BL that aired this 2023. We were blessed to have a K-BL with more than 30 mins of time duration per episode. With loveable characters that were portrayed by an amazing cast of actors. I was hooked by the visuals and their way of turning cliche storylines into something new.
The cast. All four of them did a very great job of handling the emotions needed from their character. I never felt too annoyed with any of their scenes, I was consumed by their genuine acting performances. Ji Won Young (Gongchan) is the cutest K–BL main character I’ve ever seen. His voice, his looks, his actions, and his overall existence are radiating with cuteness. I am indulged by his soft and honest personality. I, myself, also wanted to meet someone like him in real life. I love the size difference between them with Yoon Tae Joon (Cha Seo Won). They both look so manly, mature, and dependable. Tae Joon is such a perfect boyfriend material one may luckily have.
Then we have the fluffy cafe owner, Dong Hee (Han Dong Woo). I am okay with seeing a whole episode dedicated to his screen time flushing his beautiful smiles and his enjoyable sight of being irritated. He is such a ray of sunshine that I wanted to badly pinch his cheeks for being that attractive. Playing as a side couple adds extra sweetness to the story. I am already a fan of Won Tae Min, playing Go Ho Tae in this drama, from his first BL role as the main character of You Make Me Dance, which is another great BL too. Seeing his energetic and gang-like character on this show was too enjoyable. I love the chemistry that both of them build and if a second season is possible, I am hoping to set their blooming relationship as the focus of the drama.
I have no negative feedback on the way they processed the flow of the story since it already managed to make me fall in love with the overall element of the show. They also had a lot of scenes that are freshly introduced to the BL series. I am getting too much sweetness seeing those romantic and exciting lovey-dovey scenes the characters have. I think the part where they can practice more is the execution of those kisses, it was already sugary but I am wanting it to be more intimate like they are eating each other while exchanging smooches.
Unintentional Love Story showcases to us that second chances in a relationship are only given to those who truly deserve them. The confrontation, argument, and reconciliation of the couples in this drama are well-written and executed which makes me too attached to my screen while watching them. I wholeheartedly enjoyed the overall impact of this BL on me as an audience. The show already established its firm foundation of the story and I demand another sequel with the same casting as I believe they can tell us more stories from them.
“Because falling for you is not part of the plan.” -WY to TJ. As I also felt the same way because I honestly not expecting myself to fall in love with this drama and the whole cast. Thank you for an amazing journey of love.
It was one of those short yet enjoyable K-BLs who did a great job of establishing a savory story using appealing visuals and charming chemistry. The beginning isn’t as cliche in contrast to the norms of using high school memories as the roots of romance. Yet, the show began with the same kind of setup but exceptional since they directly told us the feeling that the main characters had just right at the start.
Those seven years of losing each other are indeed painful. In Shin Ki Tae's shoes, I can feel how upsetting it is to lose Lee Wan without confirming their mutual feelings. Lee Wan also suffers and misses Ki Tae after running away. He slowly moves on not until the man shows himself again after all those years.
The reconnection after seeing each other again and being oblivious at work has gratifying progress in the story. Their acting was genuine along those kissing scenes that were truly sensational. The actor starts to release their characters’ excitement of being in love in terms of a smooch.
I would also like to cheer for the connectivity of the plot to the timespan of seven years. Ki Tae has anxiety that Wan may disappear again from his life without any trace left. It is a reasonable emotion since it is hard for someone you like to vanish eventually. The birthday present Wan prepares for Ki Tae was so damn cute. Drawing all those memories he failed to share with him during the separation is priceless.
Sticking to the whole game-and-love concept is the best asset of the show. Those special epilogues on each episode are just as beautiful as the overall impact of the drama. Incorporating gaming designs as their visual attacks are commendable.
Our Dating Sim is the kind of feel-good BL that tops the list of similar genres by showcasing a clean narrative of the script as well as presenting catchy visuals.
The simplicity taken in this show has come to the point that it tasted bland. The potential is misused as the drama solely focuses on the algid bloom of romance that takes too long to execute. It takes more than half of the show to let the viewers know exactly why the lead actor hated liquor that much and his reason for not appearing in any television guestings. This is not a good way of letting the audience feel the sensation of every scene from each episode before the ending.
Despite the captivating visuals of the main couple, I think that they need more acting experience to carry out their roles perfectly. I got the feeling that it affects the affection needed from both of their characters. The kissing clips are not that passionate. I want to see more fiery and exciting performances from them since I was astonished by their good looks and physique.
Regardless of the cons of the show, it is safe to say that it is not that worse compare to some K-BLs out there. I somehow enjoyed it without any doubt. I just hope that the production and the actors themselves can see where the show lacks the most and try to improve it for their next individual projects. All the Liquors is a show about characters that can and can’t live without drinking alcohol but takes us into viewing their significant stories that revolve around romance and life in general.
After months of waiting, I was finally able to complete this show. Been waiting since its announcement day as the fact that both actors playing the main characters are members of an established Korean boy group, plus the poster is indeed captivating. All I can say is that the wait is all worth it. High-quality production with beautiful transitioning and story setups.
The pilot episode isn’t as impactful due to the mixed emotions that I felt. The beginning of their love story is somehow annoying, as the way the class president and his mini-gang bully the poor archer athlete. I am a fan of the enemy-turn-to-lovers trope but not as much of letting the other party at a disadvantage to the point that he was being misunderstood by the teachers. Anyways, the good looks of the cast tend to lighten up my emotion. The great thing is that I enjoyed watching the remaining episodes after this one.
EP2 is when the butterflies in my stomach started to grow. I love that they are getting involved with each other. The execution of every romantic scene was gorgeous. One of my favorite parts of the drama is when Lee Da Yeol was fascinated by the good smell of Jo Tae Hyun’s body scent; that was alluring.
Jo Tae Hyun’s post-traumatic experience during his childhood is something understandable in the way the past keeps eating him alive. The title “A Shoulder to Cry On” is Lee Da Yeol’s POV of Tae Hyun. As we can see during the EP4 bus scene; after comfortably opening his past to Da Yeol, Tae Hyun peacefully sleep on Da Yeol’s shoulder. I am loving that moment when Da Yeol told Tae Hyun that it wasn’t his fault and that all the things that happened in the past are just an accident. Words that Tae Hyun wanted to hear for almost a decade. This also helps him to release his emotions and speaks up against her aunt, who solely blames him for everything.
A youthful love story that has several memorable scenes that are relatable and charming to the viewers who also had their high school crush during their teenage years. Some of these are: changing seats to be seatmates and spending time with one another, becoming too comfortable with each other that it is okay to share the same drinking cup, etc.
Lee Da Yeol’s bravery in confessing his feelings to Tae Hyun is deserving of applause. He was scared and even hate himself for having such emotions toward his first friend, yet, he was able to deliver his feeling to the person despite knowing the consequences it may have. I was hurt by Jo Tae Hyun’s killing words of rejection of Da Yeol’s confession. But I understand that the boy has his past and he was afraid that he might lose Da Yeol too. Their breakup scene teared me up and made me cry. Thankful that the show inserted a flashback memory during this episode in which Tae Hyun pinch Da Yeol out of jealousy.
Two years of time skip is painful for both but I am happy that they still reconcile with already being mature and considerate so that they will not hurt each other again in the future. That couple's lock screen wallpaper shocked me, they’re so in love with each other. They manage to retrieve all of the butterflies and the romantic excitement inside me is kicking too much after they confirmed that they’re already dating. Jo Tae Hyun’s preparation for their sea getaway was so cute. His making up all of the wasted time from the past and knowing that his first relationship is Da Yeol, I can assure you that his love never really faded away.
They didn’t give us an on-screen kissing scene but that exchange of used lollipops surprised me. It is not as gross as I think it was haha I love that scene! And Tae Hyun’s like Yu-Gi-Oh too, likewise!
I love that the OSTs have both Korean and English versions which are all sung by the couple’s boy group, OMEGA X. All songs sounded cool and emotional which fits the whole vibes of the show.
A Shoulder to Cry On is a drama that tells that someone can be our version of HOME. A person where we can be at peace, calm, and have some fun. I love that they took the story in a childish yet mature sense of storytelling since the characters are still in their adolescent period of life. Ending the review by quoting what Jo Tae Hyun says to Lee Da Yeol, ”It is not hard if you like it.” This is a statement that brings too much motivation in my life to keep on pursuing the things I liked, and so do you too.