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And I should watch we best love, since it seems to be almost everyones favourite!

I would have gone with love in the big city, but I think it's more of a queer series than a bl. And I would surely add eighth sense, now that I'm thinking about it I can't decide between that and Love for love's sake 😅

It really does feel like it’s been ages! I think those of us who watched it while it was still ongoing were way more affected, having to wait every week to see what that little devil would do next. I’m not someone who cries easily either, but these boys had me crying in almost every episode, especially from episode 7 onwards. I honestly can’t even say which episode made me cry the most, the emotions and the angst just kept building with each episode for completely different reasons.
And now that we’re talking about it, I miss my boys even more! Even though I still keep up with them on social media, it’s not the same. I’ll be really sad if I don’t see these two move forward and get the recognition they deserve, it honestly feels like they’ve earned it so much. And the special is taking so long that it’s starting to make me worried 😞

I feel this so much. I was honestly not okay while it was airing, like every episode had me overthinking everything and getting way too attached. There were moments where I just sat there after it ended, completely drained, because it felt so real and so personal. I got so deep into their heads that it actually hurt watching them go through everything, but at the same time I couldn’t look away. It’s one of those shows that just grabs you emotionally and never really lets you go, and that’s exactly why I love it so much.

Ι wish I could support them more, but since I’m from Europe, there’s not much I can do except watch their show on legal platforms, which I already do, of course. We’ll see, but I hope for the best for our boys nevertheless 💛

Thanks for your reply ☺️
I know they mentioned it during their live, but still… I really hope it’s true, of course, no question about that, but personally I don’t believe anything unless there’s an official announcement from the production. Maybe not even then, considering what happened with The On1y One 😞

I might be wrong though, since the timeline in the series is quite different from the novel. I’m just guessing it’s around that time since Chusan has already started working at a company. You're right, it’s confusing.

They met in 1989, in episode 6 they should be around 1991-92.

Oh eighth sense! How could I forget this gem!
Love your list 💛

Nice!
Thai: My Stand-in
Korean: Love for love's sake
Japanese: Our Youth
Chinese: To My Shore
Taiwan: Unknown

You won’t understand much, you should start from the beginning, since the series differs a lot from the novel.

Should I also mention addicted and Stay with me? Nah, I'll believe it when it airs, I'm not gonna get my hopes up again 😭

Me too 😭

Agree. Or viki. Viki is even cheaper.

It’s okay, don’t force yourself to watch something you don’t like. Since this is your second try, it’s probably just not your thing and that’s totally fine. It happens to me many times too with popular series.

Why did it end so fast? And how are we supposed to wait another seven days for the next one??? 😭😭😭

We’re not okay with his behavior, and we’re definitely not supporting it. The series doesn’t try to normalize it either. That’s actually part of what makes it so powerful. It’s raw, painful, and doesn’t sugarcoat their relationship. I get that it’s not for everyone, though. Maybe if you watch it through to the end, you’ll understand where I’m coming from.

Unfortunately, we all see it coming... Honestly, I think his skin tone is one of his biggest charms. I’d say jealousy really is a disease. A lot of people would probably wish they were as irresistibly attractive as Zhao.

Is there any official announcement for second season? I honestly don't want to get my hopes up for nothing 😭

I love everything about To My Shore and I still can’t get over it even though it’s been more than three months since it ended. At the same time, I honestly don’t think it’s a series for everyone. It deals with some very raw and uncomfortable themes and shows behaviors that can be really hard to watch.
What makes it so powerful is also what makes it difficult. It doesn’t try to soften things or turn everything into something pretty and romantic. Instead, it leans into the messy and painful sides of relationships, which can feel very real but also very heavy. Because of that, I think it can be especially hard for people who have gone through similar experiences, since it might hit too close to home.
For me, that’s part of why it stayed with me for so long. It feels honest in a way that a lot of series don’t dare to be. But that honesty comes at a cost, and I completely understand why not everyone would be able to handle it or even want to watch it.