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pleasantly simple
it is i, the niel.
i'm writing this review after my second time watching this show. overall, i really enjoyed watching this series and thought the cinematography was beautiful. i think while watching, you need to keep in mind that the conflict/themes shouldn't be thought too deeply about. just follow the story and enjoy the characters' dynamics. the actors had great chemistry, and everyone involved was super talented!
but...i'm here to share more than just that. i think a lot of viewers can find relatability in these characters, but at times, i wanted both of the main characters to go about their decisions differently. i really disliked how a huge part of the plot revolves around white lies. this particularly annoyed me about daun's character, because he was very likable and charismatic otherwise. this particular conflict does seem rushed, which is why i think the length of the drama is more comparable to a movie. on the other hand, siwon oftentimes confused me.
in bls, i largely think that stories push for relationships that would seem to "fix" all of these characters' issues as individuals without really acknowledging the problems once they get together. in some ways, i like the comfort and found daun's acceptance of siwon to be natural and fulfilling, but i almost think that siwon is the type of character that needed to focus on himself so that he could truly love himself. at times, i just felt sad for siwon because of how desperately he wanted to be liked by everyone. in these shows, i just always wish characters could find fulfillment within themselves in addition to their partners.
i did really like how "mundane" a lot of the issues were. the dynamic both siwon and daun had with their parents was both straightforward yet complex. the show highlighted their lives at home in a way that clearly showed their differences, yet how similar their struggles were. the development of their romance was very subtle, which is what i enjoy! the music was pleasant, and the acting was nice. would i rewatch this? yes! i had honestly come back to it again because i was thinking about it months afterwards, even though it hasn't been the most incredible thing i've watched. it's very comforting and easy. boom!
best,
the niel.
i'm writing this review after my second time watching this show. overall, i really enjoyed watching this series and thought the cinematography was beautiful. i think while watching, you need to keep in mind that the conflict/themes shouldn't be thought too deeply about. just follow the story and enjoy the characters' dynamics. the actors had great chemistry, and everyone involved was super talented!
but...i'm here to share more than just that. i think a lot of viewers can find relatability in these characters, but at times, i wanted both of the main characters to go about their decisions differently. i really disliked how a huge part of the plot revolves around white lies. this particularly annoyed me about daun's character, because he was very likable and charismatic otherwise. this particular conflict does seem rushed, which is why i think the length of the drama is more comparable to a movie. on the other hand, siwon oftentimes confused me.
in bls, i largely think that stories push for relationships that would seem to "fix" all of these characters' issues as individuals without really acknowledging the problems once they get together. in some ways, i like the comfort and found daun's acceptance of siwon to be natural and fulfilling, but i almost think that siwon is the type of character that needed to focus on himself so that he could truly love himself. at times, i just felt sad for siwon because of how desperately he wanted to be liked by everyone. in these shows, i just always wish characters could find fulfillment within themselves in addition to their partners.
i did really like how "mundane" a lot of the issues were. the dynamic both siwon and daun had with their parents was both straightforward yet complex. the show highlighted their lives at home in a way that clearly showed their differences, yet how similar their struggles were. the development of their romance was very subtle, which is what i enjoy! the music was pleasant, and the acting was nice. would i rewatch this? yes! i had honestly come back to it again because i was thinking about it months afterwards, even though it hasn't been the most incredible thing i've watched. it's very comforting and easy. boom!
best,
the niel.
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