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i was searching for this high and low, cause after watching the K-movie version i was so curious what the J-version would be like (and after some of the BL's i've watched made in japan) i was sure it would be as enjoyable, if not better - color me disappointed.
"this is a story about cakes and the tale of Kanda Eiji" idk why "they" even used the title or hinted at the manga. as other then the character's names and a bit of their personalities, there's Nothing Adapted from the manga -
guess other then brining in Takizawa Hideaki's fans, they wanted the manga's following too - idk if they were as elated as Hideaki's fans, but now too late in the game to go search that out (also not really interested lol...) but like i already mentioned, this a one-off and it was only enjoyable cause of Tachibana Keichiro, he the saving grace of this pretty blah drama.

also i really wish "people" would research and talk a bit with victim's, then just blabber whatever pop's-up in their mind. like everyone telling Tachibana "its time to get over his past trauma and get on with life.." this stupid, ignorant and infuriating - u can't just tell someone shake it off !! that's not how the freakin psyche works. if it was, people wouldn't be going for decades of therapy, with little to no results. belittling someone's pain just for a quick happy warp-up, is the worse crime this drama has committed boo booo!!! but they also totally whitewashed Ono's character, cause i guess they weren't as "ok" about the "gay" thing in 2001 (?) basically this a let down. a one off pity as this could've been so much more considering Shiina Kippei, Abe Hiroshi and even Fujiki Naohito were great - oh well

the K-version is worth watching just for Kim Jae Wook - dude was the bomb as the "...superb baker that has a mysterious and mesmerizing aura..."

well hell, this was an unaccepted gem - considering the glaring inexperience in almost ever aspect - this turned out to be good - yeah it has its rough edges, but the main plot and actors did a fair job smoothing things out and making this a joy to view. heck even kept me wanting for more, cause i'm so there for the next season - can't wait. also glad it just ended with a meeting of hands and nothing more, cause this was a slow burn and to go from 0 to 100 just cause we need to wrap things up, would be a disservices to the main plot or the viewer's rooting for the main couple. so for me it was a perfect ending -

i really wish BL's would focus on one couple and not add unnecessary side plots - like King, Peat and Ice(?) like why - and WTF was what we got in this ep - King went pervy aggressor in the blink of an eye - why? he the older mature person. he acted the moron and left his work in the taxi (as if he couldn't get contact info on that taxi-company and search for his work??) but Ice wasn't at fault and his offer came out of innocents, let alone the want to help and he the tease? when he didn't know being a model automaticlly meant nude model?!? plz that whole scene was cringe, and i guess a build up for next season - as this couple is on the rocks even without the added new potential love interest.

Nont - talk about pathetic character. so Kaitoon's cell is for show or work calls only?? cause even if he got "kidnaped" he had all the time in the world, to let Nont know, their date was canceled. like dude was on his cell before bed - searching for porno?? that's just being an inconsiderate douche. u don't do that to a friend. so no need to show us Nont the poor abandoned puppy - he a sad character we all know this. oh well lets hope he fair's better in the next season - love interest of his own?!?? lets hope

this was a gem, totally praise worthy (❁´◡`❁) and i hope u make many many more

this was so sweet - especially when u get to the end and u "get" that the mother and brother know all along, and r just checking up on the big-brothers partner to make sure he is an "ok" worthy person. yeah at the start Yeong Min is a total abrasive brat, that u wanna punch - but "getting" that he not being a d*ck just to be a d*ck, it was a sweet conclusion to a otherwise fun, well thought out plot. short and sweet

the version i watched - the sub's leave much to be desired - i.e the sub's not perfect and some part r not translated - so its basically a guessing game - that being said, this was interesting. and usually things like cinematography (even if appreciated - i don't feel the need to point it out) here it was really great, at the start - it was soothing, beautiful and gave u a very relaxed vibe to the intro - even though considering the description, u knew the other shoes was gonna drop at any moment. but it was a very good start - same with the documentary vibe the plot portrayed.

also donno about the experience of the actors, but great job done by all - the plot had some holes that i wish were finessed - so we got a better flow, but all in all it was very creepy and disturbing - wont say scary, in-spite of the blood and gore at the end, let alone the depressing ending. but i wasn't scared - no jump-scare's either.

personally wished the movie had a positive finale - cause the way it was left, what we looking at zombie apocalypse?!? cause that seemed never ending... so even with the added bit where Nim at last admits she doesn't really know, if she has been possessed by any god and can actually do anything, let alone help her niece - showing us that maybe Psychic Medium's r basically fake - but then what is going on with Mink - kinda confusing end. but maybe (as i started) the subs left a lot of holes that i guessed at, so if i spoke Thai it would've made better sense idk - for now a one off

just finished watching this and crap ending - found nothing to cry about - this wasn't sad, it was stupid .

but i don't regret watching, only cause of Ray Chang - he a talented actor and he gave it his all as Shu Hai, it was a joy to watch him and even loved the bromance scenes with Hong Pei (who genuinely seemed entertained by Ray's antic's - as in Jasper not his character) Shu Hai was the cherry on top (of this mediocre cake) and made this whole viewing, not only bearable but enjoyable and worthy. wish a lot was written differently and for sure had a better ending - but it is what it is and sadly, cause of the rest it will be a one off.

WTAF did i watch - this so didn't go how i excepted it too.. that long ass speech and it amounted to what? nothing.. this started out strong - donno who the geisha was but that scene was cool and creepy.. and then it just went south.. idk i guess for a one off this was interesting - but that's about it as the ending was anticlimactic

dramacool

this insecure jackass is the most undeserving "FL" i've come across in a while, Yagii deserves better then this buffoon who needs constant hand-holding and ego building, and then Maeda decide to ghost someone so much more worthier then him - why?!? cause - reason... b*tch plz

so that whole scene with Hashimoto was the cherry on-top of his stupid behavior - has this moron forgotten he a man that can push someone he isn't into, away?!? is he capable of using his arms? or they for decoration?!? he just standing there acting meek lol lord give me strength - and of course Yagii needs to rush in to rescues his sorry ass - nahh pssh - enough

i had enough of this. stopped it there and have no intention of watching a sec more ugh

this was really good - great acting and interesting plot in-spite of it being in black and white and pretty slow-paced, it aint a boring movie. even had light and fun moments -

from the start i was absorbed into the plot and what was going on - loved Yak Jeon's personality - he was unyielding not matter what he faced, his objective was to survive and he fought for that - for himself and his brother. even in the face of exile, he showed a strong front and found a reason to go on - finding a purpose on that remote island, let alone a pupil and then creating a family. it was bittersweet considering the end but realistic as we talking historical biopic.

Chang Dae was also an interesting character considering his background - capability and achievement's. but the women really shined for me - they were strong, smart and very supportive of their men - that's what enabled them to succeed in their endeavor's... guess cause of how it ended it feels a sad. cause even if Chang Dae realized his "teacher" was in the right, and his big dream of changing the corrupt world, was near impossible. his getting back too late, to be with a person that he really cared for - that treated him better then his own biological father did - was sad... still enjoyed this - good movie, great acting!

Gi Tae was popping pills why before he drugs Jun Young - and add the amount of alcohol he consumed was pretty sure he was a suicide mission or some such, so even though the end was sad - it wasn't depressing - cause it was left open and maybe his break-down dance, didn't necessarily mean he was gonna end things, cause of how Jun Young deserted him. (but the movie i saw had really bad subs, so a lot of this was a guessing game for me and maybe i missed info that would make me come to a different conclusion - idk)

saw this with bad subs - got the gist and kinda sad - hate teacher - student relationship's but would like to know if they got it on in the gay-bar cause the teacher was blind drunk or just made out and then the student got fixated on the teacher?!?
and get that the teacher was panicking himself, cause of his position and this bein a 18yr old kid he was taught . let alone wondering if this would leak etc - but didn't like him hitting the kid to get his point across - he as a gay person should know how difficult growing up gay is, and more the attraction the kid was turning to him cause he was the same - but all in all good story

this was perfect and this is the first K-BL where the ending was flawless, loved every moment of this and smiled from start to finish - this whole drama was just a cut above most of the K-BL's i've seen and its not the rest have been that bad - its just the ending has Always! sucked and left me bewildered as to WTH was this sloppy wrap-up job... here it was just right!
nothing was forced or rushed - a load of common sense like with Da On not being picked and his reaction to it - or his conclusion... ugh this was a balm to the soul and a great job by all - inexperienced actors, production and all. for sure a rewatch!!! loved every moment - but this a bittersweet moment as no more so a big Thank You for a real gem that i shall for sure revisit from time to time

until ep 2? i'm at ep 13 now, and Kim Nam Gil still around - reading ur comment was sure (cause he a gangster) he got killed early on - he still alive and kicking ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ just saying...

well i didn't like the hurt look on Kuzumi's face, cause he understood that smile - which btw considering how Kido treated Kajima afterwards - what he got to smile about? or was it just remembering that instance, then i get it i guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

this was so short - heck miniscule, that it's left me with a "WTF was the point even of making this" feel - if this was a set-up for a 2nd season yippy! but it doesn't seem so, and we kinda get from the ending of Mood Indigo, that these 2 end up together - as in cohabitate.
so i ask again, why?!? yeah it u got a lot of bang for a buck, and totally happy to see Kuzumi's smiling, happy face, also happy to see a less manipulative Kijima - but left me a bit miffed, as i know this is it - the end (¬‿¬)(¬_¬ ) meeh

this was depressingly, interesting and yet confusing - as is half-way through i had a feeling this gonna get a sad/bad ending for all involved - so maybe the fact that the ending was not "bad" (as in no one died or got hurt) should've elevated this feeling of dread - but considering Ryu more or less got a price on his head, and he still in Japan is worrying - cause he doesn't seem like he has anyone to rely on and the only way to support himself, is by selling his body - so how hard will it be to find him?!? kinda discouraging - doesn't leave u with a "it can be a positive end" type of feel -

but was wondering why Bae Hwan decided not to take Ryu along? did he feel (especially when u see him coming out of his hotel room and almost knocking on Ryu's room) that he wanted more and considering the wife and child back home, he changed his mind and decide not to test fate?!?

donno about attacking him - but him sending the pic to Bae Hwan, was showing him "this is who Ryu is" - as Bae Hwan didn't know they slept together already - he just though when he walked in on them kissing that was the first time...

pretty grim, but in that day and age nowhere was "great" to be gay, let alone a country like China - so this wasn't shocking, just sad. as i doubt the MC was into pain and S&M, he just got used to it, as he though being in a relationship with a man entailed getting beaten up and abused, used as a punching-bag to vent their frustrations in life. so looking for love meant not only the joy, but the pain that logically came with - basically sad