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We Are...

...Tired. Oh so tired.

I genuinely do not understand the rave reviews about this show. This show was average at best, the biggest MEH of my life to be honest. For starters, this show did not need to be 16 flipping episodes. Like what was the reason? Because I know it wasn't for the plot...you want to know why? BECAUSE THERE IS NONE. Now, don't get me wrong, I like slice of life dramas too...but this one was missing a crucial ingredient to most slice of life dramas. And that is the mini "beats" or "goals" throughout the story.

We started strong with Phum (Pond) and Peem (Phuwin) in the beginning with this whole "slave" trope that died out after episode like 4, and then there was no real "goal" or "beat" after that for those two. Besides Peem finishing his painting and Phum getting along with his dad...you cannot tell me we needed 16 episodes of that. 12 would have been just fine. If a toxic a** show like "Only Friends" can wrap s**t up in 12 episodes...."We Are" certainly could have.

Now let's talk about the couples...because that seemed to be the main focus of this series instead of you know an actual plot.

Phum & Peem: Now, I want everyone to breathe in for 3 seconds and out for 3 seconds, because what I am about to say is going to make some people really mad. They were my least favorite couple of the entire series. I was not a fan of their chemistry (or lack there of) or their characters. Now, this is NOT a jab at PondPhuwin...they are great actors who were just given a really sh***y script. In my opinion Phum & Peem's chemistry was not believable, the kisses looked forced and Peem constantly looked annoyed and in pain. I also could not STAND how they constantly had to ask about their feelings for one another. Like, y'all just made out 4 times and you still don't know if he likes you? Like be for real. At that point you are just not wanting to commit.

Q & Toey: Again, I am so sorry, but this was another couple that just did not do it for me. Also, I feel as if this couple had more screen time then our mains Phum & Peem. Like I saw more of their awkward a** banter than Phum & Peem's indecisive conversations. In terms of acting, I think Satang did a great job portraying that "cute" and "babygirl" persona...and Winny was alright. I will say I felt bad for Q during the whole "make Q jealous" segment where he was gaslit by his own friends about the relationship between Toey and Chain. Like if my friends ever did that to me I would be infuriated.

Tan & Fang: Now, this was my favorite couple of the whole series. I had no idea who AouBoom was before "We Are", and now they are all over my FYP because I cannot get enough of them. Was their story a little rushed in the beginning? Yes. Were they cringey at times? Also, yes. But did they have the best chemistry of all the couples? Absolutely, yes. In my opinion they carried this series, and were the scene stealers of a majority of the group shots. I also LOVED their character's back story where they revealed that they were actually enemies to lovers, I melted. My only question to GMMTV is: AOUBOOM MAIN LEAD SERIES WHEN?!?!

Chain & Pun: My 2nd favorite couple even though they did a whole lotta nothing. I just really loved Pun's character. He was so unhinged and made me laugh every time he did anything. I also liked how oblivious Pun was to Chain's advances and feelings. It was realistic in a sense (me feeling like Chain every time I flirt with my crush and they are oblivious to it). Their relationship felt the most relatable to me, two besties who have feelings for one another but are nervous to pursue anything. Marc and Poon did a wonderful job bringing us on that journey.

So I guess in conclusion, I recommend this series if you are a fan of one or more of the following things:
-PondPhuwin/WinnySatang/AouBoom/MarcPoon
-non-sensical slice of life dramas
-no plot
-neon bright drinks (iykyk)
-pouty baby girls
-going to school just to hang out and do absolutely no schoolwork
-school fairs
-sticking your nose into your friend's love life
-FRIENDSHIP
-art?

So yeah, if you're a fan of all the above and are looking for some wholesome s***, "We Are" is for you.

But if you are looking for something with a substantial plot and complicated characters....keep scrolling.

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This Series Made Me Cry...

...and not in a good way. Like it angered me to the point of tears. Now don't get me wrong, the chemistry between ForceBook is great and the premise of the show was unique enough for me to tune in but it all fell so...flat.

From the very beginning Theo (Book) was such an annoying character, very naive and privileged. Akk (Force) was the shining light of this series, truly the best character with a heart of gold. I am not going to lie, the first few episodes where Akk was helping Theo find his "Enchante" were endearing and cute and I was all in on trying to solve this "mystery" with them...until episode f***ing 8.

Now let's talk about this "mystery", at the start of the series we are made to believe that "Enchante" is 1 of 4 very attractive school representatives (how convenient). And that they are all head over heels for Theo (sureeeee), who they all literally just met. As I mentioned previously I was intrigued in the beginning, trying to figure out who out of the 4 "Enchante" could possibly be. The 4 support characters did as well a job as they could have done with that piss poor script that was handed to them. Not only did the writers give each of them a stereotypical "trait", for example: the romantic musician Saifa (Fluke Gawin), the mysterious artist Natee (Fluke), the cocky jock Wayo (Boom), and the uptight scholar (Aou)...they put them in these fever dream green screen cringe fantasies (you know THE one). And for what? To showcase that they are all just opportunist pricks? (except Saifa...he is an angel) I lost interest after the Wayo discovery (the fight scene was epic though). So you must be thinking, well if "Enchante" isn't the 4 school ambassadors...it must be Akk! Right? Wrong. Very very wrong. And thus comes my biggest gripe with this series...the f***ing plot twist.

Who was "Enchante"? F***ing Theo himself. THEO. JUST TO GET AKK'S ATTENTION ARE YOU KIDDING ME. And Akk just accepts this and loves him anyway (again...Akk is the biggest green flag to exist). So they are finally together which means the series can end right? Dear God it can end right? Nope. Because what is GMMTV if not messy. The last two episodes rush this nonsensical plot of Theo's parents getting a divorce and Theo being an absolute BABY about it. Like, you are a grown a** adult Theo, pull yourself together.

Which brings me back to my first point. Theo is the worst character of the entire series, and the fact that he is the main protagonist we have to root for...truly agonizing. He is narcissistic (only thinks about himself and what he can benefit from situations), naive (he tries to get his parents to get back together by replaying their wedding video and surrounding them by a romantic "date" with flowers and soft music...which surprise...doesn't work), and privileged (his parents are loaded and he thinks he can just throw money or opportunity at people to get them to do what he wants, case in point Saifa).

The only redeemable scene in this entire series, for me, is the scene where Theo leaves for France again the second time and all you see is Akk watching the love of his life leave without him again. I ugly sobbed. Mainly for Akk because he was hurting and I was hurting for him. Truth be told he deserved someone so much better than Theo but alas the heart wants what it wants, and in this case, Akk really wanted his spoiled brat.

In conclusion, Force was incredible. He was the reason I stuck through to the end of this series, I had only seen him in "Only Friends" before so seeing him in a wholesome light was so refreshing. The support actors were also great, and shined in their own way. The music was good, and Book was ok. If anything he was cute. I would recommend this series if you are a ForceBook fan, but if you're not....then maybe look for something else to watch.

*Au Revoir*

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Started off with a Bang, Ended in Disappointment

I had high hopes for this drama, I really did, for starters I am a fan of Park Min Young and her acting is as always, top tier.

Let me start with what went well:
-Acting. All 3 leads as well as the support characters were strong in their performances. Special shout out to Go Kyung Pyo (Jung Ji Ho), his physical comedy was hilarious, and you can really see his background at Saturday Night Live Korea shine through. He's a natural comedic actor.
-Premise. The story is unique and I liked the thought of an independent woman taking something as traditional as marriage and making a profitable business out of it. I am also a sucker for love triangles so the fact that you have 2 good looking guys that represent her past and present fighting for her attention....perfection to me.
-Queer representation. So this one I'm a little torn about because on one hand I loved the character of Gwang Nam, and his family struggles as well as discrimination he faces in society are real problems. But his sole purpose in this drama was to just be Sang Eun's bestie, which is fine, but I wanted more. **Potential Support Characters Spoilers** And I will never forgive them for not making Gwang Nam and Jung Kwan a thing, especially at the end. We were robbed a mini BL storyline. In my mind, they are end game.

Now here is what did not go so well:
-Plot. The first 8 episodes were solid, I was truly engaged and there was an air of mystery over some of the characters and it was fun to try and guess what would happen next. But then it all fell flat. Literally, fell flat. There wasn't a conflict after episode 8, they could've ended the series at like episode 10.
-The "Second Male Lead" curse. Now I know what you all are going to say, this is standard practice for a K-Drama. But this one really bothered me, don't get me wrong, Kim Jae Young did a great job portraying Kang Hae Jin, but the writers wrote his character like some weak lovesick puppy, or should I say kitten. Normally most second leads are persistent for their love, and get rejected closer to the end. Not this one, thats all I'm going to say before giving away a spoiler. His character could've been stronger.
-Jamie (the cat). What happened to her after episode 9? lol This one is a joke but the cat was such a recurring character to just be forgotten later is funny.
-Antagonists. They were cringe. Like literally cringe. All the way down to their laughs and "intense stares". Wow another group of corporate greedy men who are afraid their "a**hole" behavior will be revealed. Also, out of the 3, only 1 got "justice" and it wasn't even a bad punishment. Unoriginal and uninspiring honestly.
-Gwang Nam's Family. Ok, I'm back to talking about him because he is my favorite character but I could not STAND his family. I also was not a huge fan of how the show "fixed their homophobia". The potential of making Gwang Nam famous....thats it folks, Fame. As soon as the possibility of fame and money came into play they were ok with his queerness. Be so f***ing for real. So we are going to ignore how horrible they treated him the whole series. OK.

In conclusion, "Love in Contract" had its moments. It was cute at times, it was funny at times, it was heartbreaking at times. But if you are looking for something with substance, don't watch this. But if you're bored and like Park Min Young dramas then this is for you.

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A Boss, A Babe...

...and my sanity.

I can't even begin to tell you what I just watched. Because I still don't know. I understand that BLs are mostly meant for mindless watching and serotonin boosts when your fave onscreen couple so much as glance at one another. HOWEVER, this show was just plain bad. I watched it because my gf and I like ForceBook (she LOVES and I can't stress this enough, LOVES Book, and I like Force so we thought, why not give this one a shot). Little did I know that I was about to watch 12 episodes of Book bringing Force coffee. So let's break it down shall we?

Story/Plot:
There is none. Next.
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I kid, but in all seriousness there is no real plot. I gave the story rating of 2 stars because we started out strong. They are developing a game and then their idea gets stolen by a former employer but then nothing came of it? They kind of forgot this main plot line like halfway through the series and then never really touched on it again. The former employer got in trouble I guess and they managed to get their idea back but like...then what? So now we are just riding on the back of cute moments between Cher (Book) and Gun (Force)? And then there's the 3 other sub plots that were thrown on the wall like boiled spaghetti hoping one would stick. It felt like these GMMTV writers were in the writers room just throwing ideas out there instead of sticking to one and really fleshing it out completely. For example, the plot of Gun and Time's (Drake) relationship was never fleshed out. Why was there a fallout? Why did Time leave? Was it a difference of opinions? Was it money? Was it ideas? I have so many questions. Then there was the story about the "little brother" Thup (Java) who was honestly a pain in my a**. Bro I understand you are upset but you are channeling that anger into the wrong person my guy. But his little subplot of constantly asking for money (which we never really see why he is asking for it or how he uses it...we assume its for shady business) then getting arrested for drug charges (f**k around and find out I guess) was made into a huge deal, so huge that it almost broke Gun and Cher up...you would think that they (the writers) would elaborate on this scandal...do they? No. They don't. We hear nothing about it for the rest of the series. All you see in the last episode is Thup out of jail assumed clear of all charges (convenient). And the subplot that really grinds my gears....mainly because it deserved so much more time and respect was the tragic story of Cher's friend Thian (Lookjun). I am writing this right now to the writer's of GMMTV...you mean to tell me that you are going to include a storyline about s*xual assault and sui***e of a young girl and just breeze right past that? When Thup told Cher about what actually happened to his sister, Cher showed his concern and asked if an arrest can be made and then IT WAS NEVER MENTIONED AGAIN. The f**k??? Justice for Thian. That was brutal.

Acting/Cast:
The cast did what they could with this weak a** script. However, shining through the cracks like a beacon of light was the chemistry between ForceBook. I appreciated ForceBook's cute moments. If anything that was the highlight in this entire God forsaken series. If there is anything Book knows how to do, it's act cute. In the words of my gf, he is the cutest patootie. And Force plays a brooding CEO well. They were cliche stereotypes but it was cute so acceptable. The supporting cast was also great, my favorite being the pairing of ThiZo (Fluke and Ohm)...they were adorable. Also, shout out to the ladies on their team in the office, especially Oi (Namyard) she was hilarious.

Music:
Meh. In my humble opinion...Book can't carry a tune. He's so off pitch it makes me want to go and put on ear muffs as the opening credits roll. Tell me how that OST was my gf's most listened to song last month. She's blinded by love that one.

So, in conclusion, would I rewatch this? No. haha. Not in the absolute slightest. But I would recommend this series if you enjoy:
-ForceBook
-coffee
-gaming
-ASMR
-being nosy about your coworker's love life
-family drama
-fluff, lots of fluff
-no real plot

If you are a fan of any of the above, or a fan of turning off your brain and just enjoying fluff content, then this one is for you. But if you are looking for something with a bit more plot and grit, do yourself a favor, save yourself a life, and find something else to watch.

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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.

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Until I Sob Again

This drama was not what I was expecting. It was more than I could have ever imagined. I am not going to lie, I watched the "Between Us" series with BounPrem first before watching this. And I am actually glad I did, because I do not think I was ready at that point in my life to deal with such TRAUMA. With that being said I do not think this drama is for everyone. It can be incredibly triggering and it is a bit of a slow burn but with a really sweet pay off.

For starters, this love story is centered around reincarnation. The first 5 minutes of the series opens with these two ill-fated lovers Korn and Intouch (Kao & Earth) fighting for their love against their parents where they inevitably...you know...*spoiler redacted*. I ugly sobbed for 20 minutes. Like...is this how we are going to start this drama? I'm strapped in. Let's ride this emotional roller coaster shall we? The story then proceeded to weave both past and present between Korn and Intouch and their reincarnations Dean and Pharm (Ohm & Fluke). The story in and of itself is so unique and well written. It showcased all the character's strengths and weaknesses while making sure that everyone had a part to play. The writing was truly a breath of fresh air, I love how it portrayed the real nuances of a relationship: the attraction, the annoyances, the grievances, the fun and the flirty. The script didn't shy away from making the characters feel real.

Which is a great segue to the acting. My god the acting in this? S L A Y E D. Especially Pharm (Fluke), his emotional performance throughout this entire series thawed my otherwise cold heart. But the real star....is Dean's Grandmother. GIVE. HER. AN. OSCAR. NOW. That woman had more emotion in her pinkie finger than I do in my entire body. Tears were falling from my face with every single one of her expressions. I docked a point for Dean (Ohm) cuz he was a little stoic and gave me the same face for half the show, BUT his chemistry with Pharm was EVERYTHING so I'll let it slide just a bit. Also, I just want to point out the support characters for a second, Win (Boun) was so distractingly gorgeous, I am so glad they gave him and Team (Prem) their own series because their relationship in this series left me starved for more. Team and Manow (Sammy) were the comic relief I was hoping for in this series, especially Manow, she was hilarious and made those cringy makeup product ad placements a little more bearable. Also, I know this isn't really a big deal but as a former hairdresser the first thing I notice is hair....and Pharm's cousin Sin (Ja Phachara) had one of the most distracting ugliest wigs in a BL. PLEASE save my man from that monstrosity on his head.

One thing that I had a love/hate relationship with was the music. The songs were great and I loved the OST....HOWEVER...did they really need to play the music so loudly during the most crucial parts of the dialogue??? Like we are getting an emotional moment then out of nowhere the instrumentals transition into a loud singing voice fighting for attention with the actors? Like I can hear you my guy, but right now I need to know why Dean is staring at Pharm so intently.

Overall, this was a semi-flawless BL. Chemistry on point. Screenwriting on point. Character Development on point. This series definitely has rewatch value, highly recommend if you are a fan of: slow burns, reincarnation stories, Oscar worthy crying, desserts, swimming?

Just watch it, you won't regret it.

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Bad Buddy...Great Series

I know you are all probably thinking to yourselves...how in the world is this girl only reviewing Bad Buddy now? I realize that this BL is a staple for all the BL fans out there...one held to the highest of standards, and even 4 years since its release it is still widely talked about. And you know what? With good reason. I put off watching this series since I knew that OhmNanon were no longer a pairing but then...I saw GMMTV's Starlympics 2024...and saw that viral moment between former partners Ohm and Nanon and everyone WENT CRAZY. It was all over my feed and their chemistry in just those 5 seconds were all I needed to say "you know what, it's time to watch Bad Buddy". So let's get into it.

Story/Themes:
What is there to say about the story? It seems simple enough right? Enemies to Lovers, a modern take on Romeo & Juliet, except switch out Romeo with goofy Pat (Ohm) and Juliet with proper Pran (Nanon). I think what makes this story not so mundane as the rest of the Romeo & Juliet remakes (besides it being LGBTQ) is the innocence of it and the deep dive they took on Pat & Pran's organic yet secret journey from rivals into friendship then love. It was fluffy and I loved that it seemed like a natural progression of realizing one's own queerness. Nothing seemed cringey, there was no queerbaiting, no "who is the girl in the relationship" nonsense, just two dudes who genuinely fell in love with one another and it was beautiful. I, for one, resonated with Pat the most, the way he came to terms with his bisexuality was very similar to how I came to terms with mine. I also loved that the series acknowledged bisexuality as an actual orientation and not just as a stereotype for people who are "confused" or "horny", willing to sleep with anyone. Pat only had eyes for Pran, once he had his eyes set, that was his person, and you know what....same. The last 2 episodes really tore my heart into pieces, that TWIST. They had me going there. I think what really sold it for me was that even though they think their relationship is a secret, their parents know they didn't actually break up but leave it alone. The tears I shed. It was hopeful.

Acting/Cast:
Oh my god, I honestly don't know how many times I cried over PatPran. Episode 5. Thats it, thats the post. The last 5 minutes of episode 5 I rewatched about 20 times, and it wasn't because of the kiss. It was because of the god d*** emotions that their kiss brought on. Pat coming to terms with his feelings for Pran, Pran realizing that the guy he secretly liked forever but had convinced himself otherwise liked him back???? Ohm and Nanon had me in TEARS. Their performance was unbelievable, the chemistry they both have with one another is truly other worldly. To the OhmNanon shippers that can't let that ship die.....I get it. I get it. Those two made me believe in love again, truly. Well done to the casting directors for putting those two together, even if it was for a little while, the magic they created together was worth it. Ohm and Nanon took us on a journeyyyyyy, their hidden glances, hidden touches, hidden gestures to each other really tied the story together. There is so much more I want to say about these two, but it was just perfect.
Their friends, Wai (Jimmy) and Korn (Drake) were great additions to the story. They were given just enough of a backstory to give the general plot a way forward without stealing the spotlight from PatPran. I will say the gag of the century was when Wai outed their relationship in front of the ENTIRE architecture faculty. Seeing that curtain fall and the mics booming with Pat and Pran's flirting, I was SHOOK. Wai did them dirty with that, for sure. He was a whiny little brat though when their relationship got out, I'm glad he got the f*** over it. Korn was actually really funny, I enjoyed Drake's performance of him, and loved that Korn was captain of the PatPran ship, being a supportive friend as soon as the relationship got out. Thank you for your service Korn.
The wlw couple, Ink (Milk) and Pa (Love)...I wish we saw more of them. They were cute together and I love that they were some of the only people who knew and supported Pat & Pran's relationship.
The parents.....the most annoying people on the planet. Like leave your children out of your problems my god.

Music:
A lot of Pat & Pran's relationship circled around music and their "anthems" or songs that reminded them of each other were so freaking cute. The song Pran wrote for Pat???? Sobbed. Also, I would like to point out that normally when I see a guitar in a BL series I brace myself for cringe. I pray to the heavens that the actor knows how to play it, and normally I am very disappointed. Not this time though. Not this time at all, Nanon did that. Heavens opened up and heard my prayer. We got an actor who can actually play the d*** guitar. Hallelujah.

Rewatch Value:
I am not quick to give out 10s. I have only ever given out one other 10 for another BL and this series has become my new favorite, and my new comfort show. I cried more than I have ever cried watching a BL. I cried tears of laughter, tears of joy, tears of sadness. My emotions went for a f***ing ride with this one. I highly recommend giving this one a watch or a rewatch if you are into the following:

-enemies to lovers trope
-actual musicians
-dimples
-tear soaked kisses
-xylophones
-secrets
-BEACH/environment friendly products
-smiley faces
-unhinged t-shirts
-photography
-fights
-family drama
-fluff

So yeah, I will def be rewatching this show again and again.

A BL masterpiece.

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Moonlight Chicken?...

...More like Underbaked Chicken.

EarthMix do nothing for me in this series, their characters were aggravating as all hell, by the end of the series I could really care less if they ended up together. I continued watching for GeminiFourth and FirstKhao. The side characters MADE this series.

The story itself?
*Yawn* Like I could see what they were trying to accomplish through Jim's character, showcasing the lower working class and the struggles they face to maintain their families afloat. But there was something missing, I don't know, It seemed detached from the romance aspect they were trying to forcibly shove down our throats. Jim's persistence of not wanting a relationship with Wen made it seem as if he was genuinely uninterested, not playing hard to get. But Wen was trying to get all up in that, ignoring the very blatant signs of indifference Jim was showing him. Totally healthy and not toxic at all. Also, Jim is supposed to be this 40 year old who has already "lived his life" and is haunted by his past....it just wasn't believable (sorry Earth). I did appreciate Wen and Alan's relationship dynamic because it was heartbreakingly realistic. Think about it. Sticking around and living with your ex because it's comfortable. Because it's all you know. Because you dont' know where else to go. Because you're afraid you can't find anything better. It was so relatable (and I'm totally not speaking from experience here...ahem). First played that role beautifully. The scene where Alan finally confronts Wen and Jim at the restaurant and it finally clicks that his ex no longer wants him was brutal, it broke my heart. But Li Meng & Heart's storyline.....INCREDIBLE. Fourth absolutely killed it in this role. They were the main reason I stuck it out those 8 episodes. Showcasing love between a hearing and non-hearing person was so brilliant. I could feel their innocence and attraction for each other through the screen, it was magnetic. It was everything a first love ought to be, innocent yet intense, emotional yet filled with false confidence.

I've already made comments on EarthMix, First, and GeminiFourth but we need to give a standing f***ing ovation to Khaotung who played Kaipa. His speech at his grandmother's funeral??? Girl. Give him all the motherf***ing flowers. All of them. Side note though, why was Alan at that funeral? He had some nerve showing up at that funeral not knowing a god d*** soul except Wen. Like, get the hint Alan.

Regardless of the length of the series, Moonlight Chicken delivers a strong production. I highly recommend this series if you are a fan of the following things:

-EarthMix/FirstKhao/GeminiFourth
-One Night Stands turning into a Relationship
-Teen Puppy Love
-Hainanese chicken rice
-dark & moody lighting
-Love Triangles
-Pretty Criers

Overall a decent watch with a super talented cast. Worth the watch at least once.

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Basic Agenda

Ugh.

That's it. That's the review.

Tell me why it took me all of 3 months to finish this show. Was it because I was waiting anxiously for an episode to drop each week? No, all the episodes are out and I'm watching in 2024. Was it because I was too busy to watch? No, I have no life. Was it because this series was so painfully dull that it was like watching paint dry? Yes. But because I am a glutton for punishment I have to finish every series I start regardless if I like it or not.

So I will break it down by category:

*Story*: What story? The story/plot is so non-existent it's laughable. Zo likes Nita, Zo asks Joke for help, Joke helps cuz he likes Zo and wants to get close to him, Zo falls for Joke, yay. In all seriousness there was some potential for a cool sub-plot, like the stalker angle. The stalker sub-plot lasted all but 1 episode...ONE. What was the point of that? Also, the random scenario where Pat gives Joke all of Zo's information then Zo gets mad and stops talking to Joke? Again, what was the point because he just forgives him an episode later. It seems like all of these subplots last for a total of 1 episode with the exception of the debate.

*Acting/Cast*: Sigh. I love JoongDunk, I really do, I think their personalities are so fun but what in the ever loving f*** was this. JoongDunk have more chemistry off camera in their day to day than they do on screen. Joong had the same facial expression the entire series and Dunk was a walking f***ing bobblehead with that same goofy a** expression. GMMTV please put them in some acting lessons. I beg. I want the best for them, I really do because I do love them but this show just wasn't it. Main leads aside....now to the 2nd couple....let me say this with my whole d*** chest....AOUBOOM MAIN LEADS IN A SERIES WHEN??????!!! AouBoom were incredible, they actually made me feel something, anything, during this stale a** series. The scene where Boom was leaving Aou and Aou grabbing him in desperation not wanting him to leave had me clutching my pearls....or when they were both in the car and Aou tells Boom he had to leave his soccer team because he chooses him over soccer had me in TEARS. They were the shining light in this whole series even though they were in it for like a collective total of 20 minutes. And the supporting cast....they were, fine.

*Music*: OST was fun, Joong has a nice voice.

*Rewatch Value*: Nope.

In conclusion, I recommend this series if you are a fan of the following:
-JoongDunk or AouBoom
-Bobbleheads
-Debate
-Miscommunication
-Needy boyfriends
-Overbearing Mothers
-A million subplots that last an episode
-Crappy Screenwriting

If you are a fan of one or all of these things, Hidden Agenda is for you...if not...skippppp.

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