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FIRST IMPRESSION: THE SOUND OF SUGAR CUBES
The Sound of Sugar Cubes is a revenge story about Hanyul (Yoo Do Hyun), who seeks revenge for his friend who was brutally beaten and murdered. The storytelling approach is incredibly creative and feels quite different from most Korean BLs I've watched. Although there are some parts make me question, "How this scene connect with this?" but overall first impression I will say the storyline as "interesting". At the end of Episode 4, we are hit with a shocking revelation: Lee Won is actually a psychopath, and we've known from the very beginning that he has an obsessive attachment to Hanyul. This immediately makes me curious about what will happen if Hanyul eventually discovers Lee Won's true personality. How will he react?
However, despite having an interesting storyline and plot that managed to grab my attention, there are quite a few things I find lacking in this series.
First of all, Hanyul's acting (Yoo Do Hyun) feels rather stiff and expressionless to me. Yes, his voice is nice, but his acting is not. Whether it's a sad scene, a shocking revelation, or an intense moment, his facial expressions barely change. He seems to have the same expression throughout, which makes it quite difficult for me to fully immerse myself in the story whenever he's on screen. Apart from that, there are also certain scenes where the dialogue feels a little awkward, and the delivery comes across as somewhat... weird.
Honestly, the actors' visuals are one of the smaller factors that initially drew me to this series. Their chemistry is also good, the kiss scene is nice. But another major highlight for me is Lee Won (Jo Chan Hyun). His aura and charisma are among the biggest reasons I've stayed interested in this drama. He somehow manages to make up for some of the weaknesses in other aspects of the series. At this point, he's the real MVP and the one who truly steals the spotlight whenever he appears on screen.
Overall, my first impression of The Sound of Sugar Cubes is rather lukewarm. The storyline has definitely caught my attention, but the execution still has some room for improvement. I'm hoping to see better performances and improvements in the upcoming episodes!
However, despite having an interesting storyline and plot that managed to grab my attention, there are quite a few things I find lacking in this series.
First of all, Hanyul's acting (Yoo Do Hyun) feels rather stiff and expressionless to me. Yes, his voice is nice, but his acting is not. Whether it's a sad scene, a shocking revelation, or an intense moment, his facial expressions barely change. He seems to have the same expression throughout, which makes it quite difficult for me to fully immerse myself in the story whenever he's on screen. Apart from that, there are also certain scenes where the dialogue feels a little awkward, and the delivery comes across as somewhat... weird.
Honestly, the actors' visuals are one of the smaller factors that initially drew me to this series. Their chemistry is also good, the kiss scene is nice. But another major highlight for me is Lee Won (Jo Chan Hyun). His aura and charisma are among the biggest reasons I've stayed interested in this drama. He somehow manages to make up for some of the weaknesses in other aspects of the series. At this point, he's the real MVP and the one who truly steals the spotlight whenever he appears on screen.
Overall, my first impression of The Sound of Sugar Cubes is rather lukewarm. The storyline has definitely caught my attention, but the execution still has some room for improvement. I'm hoping to see better performances and improvements in the upcoming episodes!
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