It’s not a bad series, but it feels like it never fully reaches its potential.
One of the most confusing aspects for me was Uea’s intense hatred toward King at the beginning. We’re told that King is a womanizer, but the show doesn’t develop their previous tension enough for us to truly understand why Uea rejects him so strongly. Especially considering that after their first night together, King seems to fall completely in love. That sudden shift doesn’t feel entirely natural or organic.
I also found their dynamic somewhat exaggerated. Uea constantly keeps King in a position of pleading, almost begging for physical affection. I understand that Uea carries significant trauma, and that clearly influences his behavior, but the series doesn’t explore that aspect deeply enough. It’s mentioned and hinted at… but never given the emotional depth needed to fully justify his actions.
As for the performances, Net really stands out. He convincingly portrays King’s desire and vulnerability, making his character feel genuine and emotionally invested. On the other hand, James’ character feels much flatter; at times even cold or somewhat arrogant, which makes it harder to emotionally connect with Uea.
Overall, I think the drama had strong potential, especially considering the themes it touches on. However, the rushed pacing and lack of deeper development in certain conflicts make it more of an entertaining watch than a truly memorable one.
One of the most confusing aspects for me was Uea’s intense hatred toward King at the beginning. We’re told that King is a womanizer, but the show doesn’t develop their previous tension enough for us to truly understand why Uea rejects him so strongly. Especially considering that after their first night together, King seems to fall completely in love. That sudden shift doesn’t feel entirely natural or organic.
I also found their dynamic somewhat exaggerated. Uea constantly keeps King in a position of pleading, almost begging for physical affection. I understand that Uea carries significant trauma, and that clearly influences his behavior, but the series doesn’t explore that aspect deeply enough. It’s mentioned and hinted at… but never given the emotional depth needed to fully justify his actions.
As for the performances, Net really stands out. He convincingly portrays King’s desire and vulnerability, making his character feel genuine and emotionally invested. On the other hand, James’ character feels much flatter; at times even cold or somewhat arrogant, which makes it harder to emotionally connect with Uea.
Overall, I think the drama had strong potential, especially considering the themes it touches on. However, the rushed pacing and lack of deeper development in certain conflicts make it more of an entertaining watch than a truly memorable one.
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