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Kidnapped Potential
*sigh*
So much promise, so much hope, so much excitement over this potentially action filled BL drama. Only to be left disappointed. What even is this series? Is it a drama? Is it a comedy? Is it a romance? The writing was terrible. There is no better way to put it, like truly. They advertised this show to be darker in tone with a kidnapping subplot. What we got instead was maybe 2 episodes of a kidnapping, some weird "Stockholm" type syndrome relationship, and like 5 different subplots in between.
Now, to talk about OhmLeng. Granted, I am typing this right after hearing the news about their separation as a pair but the chemistry for me just wasn't there. Ohm did fantastic as per usual, playing the part of a "so in love" pining boyfriend that he knows how to play so well. Leng was a pleasant surprise. He showed great promise, even though this is his first main role, he carried himself well but there were moments that were just forgettable. It wasn't a stand out performance and honestly the script could have had something to do with that. Their intimate scenes were sweet but honestly I felt bored after a while, it was missing a spark.
Overall, I would recommend this drama if you are into romcoms because that is what this felt like, not a drama. I would also recommend if you are a fan of Ohm or Leng.
But if you are looking for something darker and more intense, look somewhere else.
URGENT SALE.
So much promise, so much hope, so much excitement over this potentially action filled BL drama. Only to be left disappointed. What even is this series? Is it a drama? Is it a comedy? Is it a romance? The writing was terrible. There is no better way to put it, like truly. They advertised this show to be darker in tone with a kidnapping subplot. What we got instead was maybe 2 episodes of a kidnapping, some weird "Stockholm" type syndrome relationship, and like 5 different subplots in between.
Now, to talk about OhmLeng. Granted, I am typing this right after hearing the news about their separation as a pair but the chemistry for me just wasn't there. Ohm did fantastic as per usual, playing the part of a "so in love" pining boyfriend that he knows how to play so well. Leng was a pleasant surprise. He showed great promise, even though this is his first main role, he carried himself well but there were moments that were just forgettable. It wasn't a stand out performance and honestly the script could have had something to do with that. Their intimate scenes were sweet but honestly I felt bored after a while, it was missing a spark.
Overall, I would recommend this drama if you are into romcoms because that is what this felt like, not a drama. I would also recommend if you are a fan of Ohm or Leng.
But if you are looking for something darker and more intense, look somewhere else.
URGENT SALE.
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