Kyubin

Yes, I agree. That's where I think it's really your usual Korean BL drama. These kind of lines are so stupid (but they are made for the targeted audience, not for us ^^). They are not necessary to the story and characters developments neither. And, actually, they are really not realistic, because even teenagers in Korea would not say something like this even in high school nowadays, so it's even more unrealistic for university students.

That is totally unexpected as I didn't had any expectations or real interest before starting this drama, but I'm getting more drown to it after each episode. And surprisingly, even though it's very a Korean drama, with some usual clichés you can find in its genre, some characters interactions, dialogues, feel very much natural and realistic to me, compared to your usual BL. The two friends (probably a "support couple" by the end) are quite nice characters too. Yeom Min Hyeok and Choi Jae Hyeok have a very good chemistry together, which I wouldn't have bet on at the start, and for me it's mostly because of the latter.

Choi Jae Hyeok. What a man, he is so charming. And his attractiveness seems without limits. I find myself drown to the screen and his handsome and charismatic face every time he is on screen, almost holding my breath, no matter what he said or did. Such a delightful surprise, both for him and this drama.

I'm watching it (as a person who actually doesn't believe in polyamory, but I'm glad your recommended it), and it's interesting, but I am waiting to see it untel the end before I make a judgement. I'll let you know when it is finished. But I do understand what you meant.

Star actors are being paid way too much in general (they entertain people, it's not like they are curing cancer...), in Korea or in any country, but that's not tomorrow it will change anyway.

That's very subjective, and only based on recent years. The first Korean Netflix drama was in 2019. I have rated 10 many dramas produced before that date for example, and since 2019, only 3 dramas produced by Netflix, while I watch many dramas every year, so not a high ratio. And for me, the stories for Netflix productions are mostly bad indeed.
So yes, that's quite subjective I think.

The comment wasn't about the "success" of the dramas, but the quality. Of course, in terms of viewers Netflix will win as long as they have more subscribers, it doesn't mean their dramas are of great quality (even though this is a very subjective matter). Having won awards (which are won because of the audience, not necessarily for the quality) or having a 9.0+ overall ratings here surely is not a sign of quality, only a sign of popularity, which is very different even though sometimes popularity equals quality too. Only time will be the judge of that, just like movies. The ones that are still watched 20, 30, 40 years or more later and become iconic are the true good ones.

Not really similar, but I would recommend the movie "The Battleship Island".

I have nothing but praises for the way Young Woo played the nutjob Lee Geum Son in "Mercy for None". I have been a fan of him since his debut. Of course I fell for his handsomeness, but I liked his acting and potential too since the beginning. I enjoyed most of his roles so far, really loved some, but this time I was actually very impressed, even more than for his double characters performance in "The Tale of Lady Ok" that was already praised worthy (and for which he was duly recognised). I hope he will keep surprise and amaze us in the future.

Amazing cast, brilliant acting, interesting characters, good story developments or/and plot twists, and of course a lot of kicking, stabbing, destroying tables and windows and blood gushing everywhere. What is more to want/expect from a Korean action/crime drama ? Nothing in my opinion, so "Mercy for None" is very good for me.

All the cast is very good, Huh Joon Ho is truly one of the best Korean actors in my opinion, but it's true that I decided to watch it for Choo Young Woo, whom I am a fan since his debut, and, well, he truly played a nutjob, but did it very well, I'm impressed.

I really paused the episodes when there was close-ups on his face, to watch it longer. True magnetism indeed ! And that glare while making out with the girlfriend ? Oh my my !

Based on his Instagram photos, he his from the Snow White (or porcelain) Korean bloodline (I lived in Korea and some men really have a very marmorean skin, but that can become so prettily olive tone with a little tan... I just love that !). But yes, they went overboard in some scenes with the foundation, the contrast is too much.

Really ?! Thank you, that news has brighten my day. ^^ I didn't checked properly but there are indeed some Japanese titles finally coming our way. So really, thanks for your comment. ;)

I can't stand Ok Taec Yeon in sageuks, so I doubt he will have a breakthrough in a BL. I would even be surprised to see him have a peck on the cheek with another man. So "Soul Mate" doesn't really look good for me, but, we never know.
If done well, "40 Made ni Shitai 10 no Koto" has all the potential to be a great one, I'm seated for the plot.
"Ameagari no Bokura ni Tsuite" sounds like it will be the same deception as "Futtara Doshaburi", and so many others, but I will still watch it because I'm a masochist.
I liked "I Became the Main Role of a BL Drama", so I'm looking forward for the season 2.
And "Hishakai Shindo", well, we will be able to play your JBL Bingo: School Edition for sure, but, yes, still watching nonetheless. ^^

I take the recommendation for "Sannin Fuufu" too, thank you. Even if it's not good I don't have better for the time being so I'll see.

At first I wasn't interested by it at all, just tried watching the first few minutes to get an idea of it, and then... Choi Jae Hyeok. I'm hopeless in front of beauty. Such an handsome man.
Not a breathtaking story so far, but it's nice and the dynamics between the characters are interesting so I'm looking forward to the next episodes.

I just tried to watch it because your review is too good (and the drought of Japanese BLs is terrible). But I knew what I was going to watch and that it wasn't for me. And indeed, I couldn't go past the ten first minutes of the first episode. Thai BL Land is a true disaster, I really don't know how people can keep watching all this BL dramas and be so serious about it. There are few exceptions (like, I hope, "Memoir of Rati" that will air soon), but overall that's just not possible.

It is supposed to be one, yes. ^^ But I guess the "29+" rating comes from this part of the story development : "The two will begin to monitor and investigate the scandalous relationships unfolding across the company."

So now they use slang to refer to a 19+ rated drama, and of course, there is no brain work from the author here on MDL that just translates the Korean news article as it is. Brain is a muscle that needs to be train too you know ? Copy/paste Korean news articles for sure isn't the best training...

For those who are interesting in the 29+ "slang" : "Aside from the dangerous aspects such as violence, obscenity, and specific depictions of anti-social behaviour, it also includes scenes of extreme cruelty, disgust, and brutality that would make even average adults feel uncomfortable or nauseous or even vomit. In short, it is content that even adults cannot or will not watch because it is weak or does not suit their stomachs."
From : https://namu.wiki/w/29금

Woah, someone needs a Xanax.
My comment is very general, and in response of another. It doesn't target any actor in particular, so you should calm down with "bully them to suicide"'. People are being really over dramatic.
It's just my personal opinion, based on objective facts, regarding the way representatives agencies handle cases when there is some controversies regarding an actor.

It's a very interesting character. I can't wait to watch it !

I understand. Let's hope we all enjoy this one then. ^^

Look, me, I won't call you dumb or nasty, because I don't need to insult people who don't think like me. But I will kindly invite you to study, and use your brain. Just check these kind of statements from agencies in the past decade and you will see by yourself that most of the time, it appears that the "defamatory" comments they will strongly take legal actions against revealed to be true in the end, or that nobody was actually condemned for it in the end (but for that it's best to master Korean). But of course you are free to think whatever you want. I don't really care if you agree or not in the end.

The profile pic is so bad now. We barely recognise her. One more unnecessary edit approved by the staff.