I'm speechless. these past few days I've been thinking of Haruma, don't ask me why. I had the sudden urge to rewatch Koizora, where I first discovered him many years ago. As always, I cried like a baby with that movie. Now I was just scrolling through the site and found out about this, I can't even start to process it yet.
Fong, Man and Boss are the saving graces of this show. I started watching it because it was so hyped on YouTube, fans everywhere saying it's on par with TharnType and Why R U (which couldn't even finish filming due to COVID and is still one of the greatest BL dramas out there). I don't necessarily expect sizzling chemistry, but I don't want this either. While the scripwritting was awful, I can't say the actors did their best to portray these characters with what they were given. They looked clearly uncomfortable, which was later confirmed on the last episode since they even were so nice as to gift us a scene where Bright tells Win "you're giving me she shivers" or something among those lines. Even if they're straight, if they want to become great actors, they need to learn how to act first. I know many newcomers to the industry go for BL roles for quick fame, and I'm honestly not ok with that. If they do it and in good conscience, compromise and give it their all to play their roles, then great. But this? It's ultimately disrespectful to the audience.
This drama was amazing. What I loved the most what the chemistry between Mew and Gulf. I've watched quite a few Thai BLs and the one thing that usually puts me off is the awkwardness between the actors, which I didn't feel once while watching this series (despite this one having pretty steamy scenes).
Ha Ram's character and that WTF ending ruined the drama. It could have been amazing hadn't she been so annoying and clingy. And don't get me started on the last episode, what were they thinking?!
I need help people! Ever since finishing this drama I've been in a slump, can't/don't want to get over it and it's just like nothing seems satisfying enough? Am I making any sense here? Anyways, please send some recommendations my way!
Just finished watching and there's a whole bunch of emotions I can't process... I feel empty, I'm happy, I'm sad, I want to rewatch it right this instant, I miss it and I don't think I'll ever get over this story. Already read the novel and all extra chapters that have been translated, caught up with the manhua and the anime. Regardless of the Chinese ban and having all BL scenes removed, this drama was a masterpiece.
I don't necessarily expect sizzling chemistry, but I don't want this either. While the scripwritting was awful, I can't say the actors did their best to portray these characters with what they were given. They looked clearly uncomfortable, which was later confirmed on the last episode since they even were so nice as to gift us a scene where Bright tells Win "you're giving me she shivers" or something among those lines.
Even if they're straight, if they want to become great actors, they need to learn how to act first. I know many newcomers to the industry go for BL roles for quick fame, and I'm honestly not ok with that. If they do it and in good conscience, compromise and give it their all to play their roles, then great. But this? It's ultimately disrespectful to the audience.
Also, here's some resources with links to translations:
https://mypheralside.tumblr.com/post/177950722849/sci-eng-sub-links
https://foxghost.tumblr.com/tagged/fox-translates-sci/chrono
Hope this helped!
Regardless of the Chinese ban and having all BL scenes removed, this drama was a masterpiece.
I love Lan Zhan <3