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this would be the perfect ending - the romance between Ko Yeong & Yeong Su might have started off shaky (cause even i didn't get if Yeong Su was gay) & his quite & brooding personality, made it harder to read him. but the line of him liking Ko Yeong's universe & that kiss OMO... that was like a star burst. it was wow & unexpected from such a somber & subdued guy - that kiss was fire & little wonder this the 1st time i see Ko Yeong giddy in-love, who wouldn't be. but as this just ep 3 i wonder what is gonna happen... ***********************************************************************************************************************also wondering about Mi Ae, hope she wont make an appearance only when things r wrong in her life. & of course i wish nothing bad happens to Ko Yeong. but i guess with all the hints dropped this will go south sooner or later. but for now & this ep - this was perfection & exquisite depiction of romance if there ever was one.
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just the 2nd ep & jeez louise this has turned heavy, makes me wonder WTH is await us in the next ep's. but this is really good - well acted & the writing is blowing me away. this is really a cut above a lot of other BL's & drama's. still has the feel & quality of a movie. ********************************************************************************************************************************Nam Gyu's death came as a shock to me, i didn't expect it. as is he was such a broody introverted character that blossomed when he met Ko Yeong, sadly his bloom didn't last long cause their relationship was short lived. but i hoped (when Ko Yeong drunk dialed him) he was already seeing someone. but they chose this route, i guess to emphasize Ko Yeong's despair & loneliness, where he lost not just a close friend but also someone who loved him unconditionally. - freakin depressing ep. ******i got why Mi Ae broke her promise but i didnt like it one bit & i think Ko Yeong was justified in feeling betrayed. & yet now that she has settled down with the same guy - i hope this will be different then the movie & she will have a happy life or the reason for their break-up wont be abuse. but this more wishful thinking... lol & as there 6 more ep's to go i am a bit nervous how this gonna unfold...ugh
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50 mins duration & somehow it felt longer (not cause it was boring) maybe cause it felt like a movie - was debating if i should watch the movie 1st & then the drama, or visa versa. but reading the description the movie felt like Mi Ae was the MC, while in the drama Ko Yeong is... maybe i am wrong, but that's the feel i got & also happened on a scene from the movie, where there is abuse (which could also happen here) but still. that was too brutal for me to stomach, so chose this. *********************************************************************************************************************************************************************must say i am shocked & yet not, how people stigmatize someone just cause they not the average jane they know. just cause Mi Ae's feisty, free spirited & wears what she want's (& it isn't even that reveling) but cause her clothes r flashy, she's automatically stigmatized as the campus slut. even assaulted in cubs, cause god forbid a woman drinking & wanting to dance the night away, is a grave sinner. & if she dances with a strange man, she must "want" him. backwards logic, that exist in too many countries, regardless of how western they might seem. where not just the men, but the women think in these primitive ultra, conservative ways. *************************************************************************************************************so am happy she found a kindred-spirit in Ko Yeong, cause she really needed someone on her side, that will just be a friend & not judge her. Ko Yeong on the other hand, might be like her in some aspects, but he has his group of close friends where he can be himself, where he isn't judged & just loved for who he is. ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************now his love life is another matter - but it isn't a major issue.... it was interesting to see how his romantic life was depicted, i knew from the start it wouldn't work-out with Nam Gyu given the age difference, they were like oil & water, both in different places in their lives, wanting different things, having different interests... just cause they were attracted to each other, doesn't a ever lasting relationship make. so was sad for Nam Gyu who was ready for love & got his heart broke but other then how ruthless Ko Yeong was when breaking-up i didn't really fault him, cause i am pretty sure he started having doubts on the 1st day they started dating (in the car ride). so his getting his heart broken later in the ep was kinda ironic at how similar the dialogue was.
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Jae Min was such a nut-case, & know that when dealing with crazy people - there isn't a right or wrong thing u can do or say, cause u can never really know what will make them to lose it.... so even though i was annoyed by how passive Da On was (considering the situation) i got why he might have been terrified into that passivity. *********************************************& i kinda got Su Hyeon freezing in place - cause Jae Min was genuinely crazy scary. but i didn't get his giving up that easily cause he froze, when it counted most. if anything Jae Min's crazy taunting would/should've turned Su Hyeon more obsessive about what he meant. but as this the last ep, so it needed to get wrapped up... so never mind & am glad that he did a 180 at the last moment - letting Da On go. **********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************this was a well acted, well written plot, on a whole i don't think there was anything unnecessary that was used as filler & i would've loved Da On being less passive, letting the stronger / manipulative character's just push & pull him like he was a doll. the only way he knew how to deal with any given situation, was to run - which i get when u r a teen or a child but as an adult that was supporting himself, he should've shown some growth in that aspect. but again - it is what it is at this stage, at least he realized who he really loved & admitted this fact (something better then nothing) & the cherry on top he apologized to Seong Hyeon, didn't just confess. this was a fun watch that took me too long to finish (idk why) maybe cause i didn't want it to end lol. either way this going on my rewatch list.
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have a feeling the last shot was a mislead (as there no way crazy is gonna just call it quits cause Da On said 'no') & it isn't Su Hyeon - but given how crazy he has been acting, i might be wrong & it is him. either way i have to say, i don't get how Da On's head works. after the whole scene with Jae Min, i get taking him to the hospital. but that note?!? like r u kidding me? no freaking out? no telling him to 'stay the f*ck away' cause of how he has been gaslighting & manipulation everyone & everything around Da On the whole time they knew each other??? nothing...*********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** then he runs all the way to get to Seong Hyeon only to stand there mute, not run a few more meters to stop him & explain the misunderstanding??? like r u kidding me - he even knows where Seong Hyeon lives, so he could've followed him home - not wait for the next day. aish this dude is giving me a headache with how defeatist & passive he is. **********************************& then the cherry on top, he goes to meet Jae Min in the parking lot - really?!??? after he lost it & started talking crazy Da On still wanted to meet him in an isolated place??? all alone?!? is he serious?!? like WTF was he thinking... *******************************************************************************************************************************************************************but have to ask - what is wrong with both Jae Min & Su Hyeon, how could anyone who is normal in the head, think the way to Da On's heart was gaslighting, manipulating or strong-arming him into a relationship?!?? in what universe this will make anyone swoon & happily agree to get into this psychotic, mess of a relationship??? they both need help & with Su Hyeon his parents r not on board & he isn't independent from them (like Jae Min) so his working so hard to "get" Da On is pointless, as even if by some miracle Da On enjoys all the manhandling & screaming, the sec they start dating or cohabitating , Su Hyeon's parents r gonna come in to put a stop to things. so i don't get the point of Su Hyeon going crazy, before he has resolved the issue with them.
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this shouldn't have been called 'Secret Relationships' but psychotic, toxic, nut-house relationships - like what the actual f*ck. both Jae Min & Su Hyeon r bonkers & sadly Da On it the ultimate pushover, enabler. his way to deal with both, is to just give in. what type of life is that?! also found it ironic him just saying to Seong Hyeon, that he would break his heart. guess Da On is a freakin prophet or he just knows, he will happily walk all over someone good, cause of bad-guys that he can't find a backbone to stand-up too anyone assertive. & i know the reason he chose to go with Su Hyeon, was cause he knew how volatile he can be & that he would hurt Seong Hyeon, so in his mind he was saving Seong Hyeon by hurting him - the irony is ridiculous. ***********also kinda glad Da On was finally (!) clued into Jae Min's true character - dude beyond nuts. i was sure he would go after Da On, as he doesn't come off like someone that would hurt himself. psychopaths usual don't. but is this way of guilting Da On into forgiving & staying with him?!? or is he gonna blame him & threaten him into staying with him. by now i really don't know how his f*cked-up mind works. will have to wait & see.***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************this BL is really well acted & love interesting the character's r, really well done until now - ****************************************btw am glad that by the end Da On realized he shouldn't let Seong Hyeon go, as is he was taking his sweet time realize important sh*t & worse he was hurting poor Seong Hyeon so so much idk if just saying lets date will make up for all the heartache. Seong Hyeon deserves better he is such a gem of a character.
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The First Night with the Duke Episode 9
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well how disappointing, for a sec there i thought - hoped that Seon Chaek wouldn't turn into the typical brain-dead FL, but alas by the end of this, she went down the imbecile route. i "love" when women fall for mobsters that live most if not all of their lives in a dog eat dog world & cause they have fallen in love, they needs to just stop & their life will suddenly / miraculously turn rosy - where their past wont come back to bite them in the ass (as it always does) - here is Prince Gyeong Seong's situation/life any different?!? & Seon Chaek should know better then the average FL, cause this b*tch has read the web-novel from start to finish so she should know his life story better then anyone else. but she is acting stupid, why? cause she is in the role of FL now, so her brain has shut-down?!? ***************************************************************************************************************u need to be told to stay away from Prince Yi Gyu, given the animosity between him & Prince Gyeong Seong?!? every time they r around one another they verbaly try to bite each others head off. if u care for someone, u don't go seeking out - let alone caring for a stranger(!!!) especially not one they have beef with. but not our genius FL. OMG but i have had enough of stupid women. & as is had a tough time warming up to Seon Chaek cause of her wishy washy, airheaded personality. she needed to be way smarter given the fact she had all the info before "landing" in the novel - like come on. *******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************given everything happening in this ep, from the stupidity displayed by the FL & ironically the best friend - the "badguys" finding a reason to join forces - the only one i feel genuinely sorry for is Prince Gyeong Seong, he has had a tough childhood & life, now he had to go & fall for a moron that is gonna just make his life harder - 3 eps more to go & i am genuinely contemplating dropping this... ugh
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The First Night with the Duke Episode 8
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so why is Eun Ae paying someone to murder Seon Chaek?!? is she also from a different universe & transported into the web-novel to be the FL & in her mind Seon Chaek has stolen her thundered, so she is getting even?!? if so i feel bad for Su Gyeom, not only he has a douche for a father but now he has fallen for a mean-girl - a dangerous mean-girl. ******************************of course this all could be a mislead & Eun Ae would not be involved at all - we will have to wait & see. but if she doesn't know the plot of how this romcom should've gone i don't see any other reason for her to hold a grudge against Seon Chaek. **********mentioning Seon Chaek, really like her family hey quirky & funny but also very sweet & caring. Seon Chaek is really luck to be transported into such a loving family. ************************************************************************************************side note: i really the the King/Emperor, i don't get people like him. u already in power got people doing sh*t they don't want to do but to prove their loyalty & allegiance they bow their heads & follow ur every command. so why they keep asserting ur dominance? why belittle & demean? why the need to show them who's in charge all the time? anyone in Prince Gyeong Seong plce would start plotting how he is dethroning the f*cker ASAP.
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The First Night with the Duke Episode 7
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well am pretty sure the person that pushed Seon Chaek is Eun Ae not Hwa Seon, why she did it idk - we will find out. but for someone who acts all grateful for Seon Chaek's friendship, let alone her supposedly disliking Prince Gyeong Seong & the fact she knows there is something between him & Seon Chaek - why would she do that?!? idk... ***************************************also if Su Gyeom is so terrified of his father he can't stand up to him, what is the point trying to a woo a woman he can't be with?!? as his father wont allow it.
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The First Night with the Duke Episode 6
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finally started to find Seon Chaek funny, even though i kinda don't get the whole plot with Su Gyeom & Eun Ae, it's like there is a story going on behind the scenes & we r seeing bit's & pieces of the story. was angry that instead of Seon Chaek telling Su Gyeom from the get-go that she didn't tell/ask Eun Ae about him. she just went along with his despair & commiserated as if they were in the same boat - & then there was weird interaction between him & Eun Ae.... so idk what i feel about that whole situation. but as the whole selection process has been brought to a halt i guess they can resume whatever is going on there..
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The First Night with the Duke Episode 5
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am glad Seon Chaek is ready to fight for her Prince, but i didn't get why she keeps going over the same old crap when confronted by Eun Ae. she wants the Prince & knows that Su Gyeom is interested in Eun Ae. she also heard from Eun Ae that she is only participating for her father & she herself is scared of the Prince. so why isn't Seon Chaek mentioning Su Gyeom?!? he might not be royalty but he comes from a prominent family if he is close friends with a Prince. ********************************but Seon Chaek is such an airhead that idk when she will remember & if it will be too late cause i think Eun Ae will start competing with her just for her fathers sake - maybe even to prove she is as worthy as the other girls.
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The First Night with the Duke Episode 4
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am glad Su Gyeom did fall for Seon Chaek , just a pity she had to fall sick before she could talk to Eun Ae. then Eun Ae wouldn't have joined the selection to be the bride of Prince Gyeong Seong. which i kinda don't get - i get wanting power but she had interacted with him & he wasn't just cold he was mean to her. who would want to marry someone like him?!? not me. but ok -
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The First Night with the Duke Episode 3
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the flashback to the FL's life in the real world - the reason she became a shut-in was to show why she is now trying her damndest not to not take the OG FL's intended was kinda meeh. cause it showed more how she lacks backbone in confrontational situations. she wasn't in the wrong in the real world & his bff lashed out on her cause she rather blame her then the man she loves. Seon Chaek should've stood-up for herself - but she didn't, she rather run away so now it's not shocking she keeps running or bowing & smiling when Hwa Seon gets in her face. idk how much i can root for a FL like this. especially when for someone who says they wanna be a side character & just enjoy the show she keeps finding ways to get the spotlight on her. in this ep she has also drawn the 2nd ML's notice. & the worse part she acts oblivious - when she has read this freakin web-novel so she should be one step ahead of everyone. but here she is like a bull in a china shop with amnesia. it's not cute of funny. ************************************************************************************************************************but i don like the rest of the character's (other then the "mean girl" obviously). just wish the FL would get with the program & stop acting like a dimwit
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The Journey to Killing You Episode 4
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what a place to stop - ugh now to wait over 5 days & this whole ep just flashed by.... oh well - this is so good. i know Kirii is the logical one to inherit his fathers outfit & yet there is a huge part of me, that doesn't want it to be him. it would be perfect if Kataoka was chosen - it for sure would drive Kirii crazy & i really really dislike this dude. but give the preview idk who get's the position at the head & how Kataoka ends up hurt. given how "dark" this has been to date (& as i haven't read the manga idk if this gonna have a sad ending). *******************************************************************************************************also would love if there was some light shed on Asahi's situation & we find out how he really died & who was at fault. somehow have a feeling it wasn't Kataoka. *****************************************************************************************************this is so much fun & i really hate that this is so short, really love the leads & can't get enough of this - which is shocking considering how dark & f*cked this was at the start.
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The First Night with the Duke Episode 2
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the FL is coming of 'thick' she keeps acting without thought - well that's cause she spends most of her time talking to herself. & every chance she gets, she's putting her foot in it... so no i have yet to warm up to her & if this wasn't enough i am starting to really get annoyed by how spineless she is whenever she comes face to face with Hwa Seon. her servant girl got slapped & other then tell her to leave the room, she did sh*t all. & yet everyone including the the woman that should be the FL Eun Aer falling over their own two feet to be with her. meeh -
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