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It had it's moments

Disclaimer

What I am writing here are my views and thoughts about this series. Some of you may not like it. That does not give you the right to try to come at me with your opinions on why this series should get a higher or lower score and why it is better/worse than I think it is. You have your own opinions, and I have mine. Kindly respect that.

So, I can safely say that there were some parts of this series that I totally enjoyed and some parts that I didn't (as well as some parts that just did not sit well with me). I would first like to say that I totally adore Jun Xi's parents. They are the best parents that I have seen for a long while in a Taiwan series. I am so grateful that they went that route for Jun Xi's parents and him with his sexuality. I also adore (even though it was not much shown but hinted at the end) the beginning of the cute relationship between Lin Xiao Yang and He You Mei.

The relationship between the main leads was cute, but it did leave me scratching my head sometimes, as we the viewers see the extent that Han Tuo went to so that no one would get close to Jun Xi and date him, as he had feelings for him. But if Jun Xi is able to get over that little red flag behaviour, who are we, the viewers, to complain about it?

Now, I felt that the flow of this series was actually okay, even up to a part in the last episode. But after that, with them basically trying to close up all loose ends (some that I didn't even know were loose as well), it felt a bit lost in transition, as these characters were not developed properly and just had me either meh or confused by it (like am I the only one who did not see that Han Tuo's boss liked him?! Because that was just so left field for me.

But, all in all, I did enjoy this series, and it did have its moments. I would recommend this to people who just want a quick series to watch.

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Nostalgic even to the end

Disclaimer

What I am writing here are my views and thoughts about this series. Some of you may not like it. That does not give you the right to try to come at me with your opinions on why this series should get a higher or lower score and why it is better/worse than I think it is. You have your own opinions, and I have mine. Kindly respect that.

It has been a while since we saw Krist and Singto in a BL series together. So, when this was announced – imagine my excitement! And I will say that there were times when this series delivered, and this could have been solely due to the chemistry of Krist and Singto, which has become better with time. This series relied on the fanbase of Krist and Singto and the nostalgic memory of their first BL series, as some scenes were kind of recreated in this series. We got so many kisses from this couple that had me shocked as well as proud to see how far they have come from their first BL series, Sotus, to now.

While the nostalgia was there and was able to assist in this series, I will say this – this series could have easily ended after eight episodes. I felt that some scenes were not necessary or needed, but I guess they were added to add excitement to this series, I guess. This was clearly seen in episode nine because, like, did anyone know about the illegal gambling, or did that story just sprout out in the ninth episode out of nowhere? And I felt that they just threw me in left field in making Paul the bad guy because I did not see that coming from anywhere. This can also be applied to the tenth episode, as Tam's mom has an issue with her eyes, and her doctor resides in Australia. So Tam goes and lives with her to help her while Tam and Phi develop a long-distance relationship over the years. Again, just out of the right field with me, as we were not previously informed of Tam's mother's ailment.

But all in all, I'm happy to have given this series a chance, as we once again are introduced to the dynamics of Krist and Singto, who have shown to us that their chemistry together is stronger than ever, and (hopefully) here's to more series with GMMTV's first power couple.

P.S. – Did anyone else go 'Ah!' when Krist was dressed up as a turtle and Singto was dressed as a lion? As this is what their mascot (child) Kingman is – a turtle and a lion. Again, GMMTV snuck this small detail in for their fans.

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A hidden cute gem

Disclaimer

What I am writing here are my views and thoughts about this series. Some of you may not like it. That does not give you the right to try to come at me with your opinions on why this series should get a higher or lower score and why it is better/worse than I think it is. You have your own opinions, and I have mine. Kindly respect that.

This was a cute and unique series that I was shocked by and enjoyed. Although the concept sounded weird, they somehow made it work- a penguin turned human to experience human life and wound up in a school where a black panther (who also turned human) was. Their relationship was cute, especially since Sun, in the beginning, really just wanted to eat Junior, the penguin. But, in the end, it turned into love.

Of course, in the beginning, there was some form of bullying, but they were able to solve that. What got to me was the zookeeper looking for Junior throughout the whole series as he wanted to sell him (with some other animals) to earn money for his ailing mother. It was indeed a weird series, but they were able to pull it off, even getting me emotional sometimes.

There were parts where, of course, I did not understand or just did not make sense to me, but I still rolled with it as the storyline still had me invested, and I genuinely wanted to know how they were going to end this series. I like watching series like this that can surprise me, and that's why I give these series a chance and watch them, because they can either be good or bad- this one was good!

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Law vs. Love

Oh! This was a good series! I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did because I approach these shows free from everything, ignoring what everybody says and forming my own opinion about it, as sometimes I can get disappointed when people call a series a masterpiece and then...it's not. This was not the case.

The series drew me in from the beginning with the storyline and the amazing actors. The chemistry was felt from the two main actors from the get-go, and it wasn't cheesy as seen in most of the Thai BL's. I was more flabbergasted and awestruck by the flirting, if I must say so. It had me getting little jolts of surprises here and there (especially in episode three with two of the supporting characters), and if you can do that, then you know that the series is good.

The funny thing is before them telling me WHO was doing the murders (when you can tell it was not the doctor), I already figured it out. Usually that's something that turns me off, as there really is no more mystery left. But here in this series, the way that they showed us how it was this individual was unique, I guess, as it still was able to keep me here. I also wanted to know the personal reason for doing these murders. Only one thing passed me, and it was one of the supporting characters and who she really was in the story. And that was one of the plus things for me, as sometimes I am confused in these mystery dramas and don't know who did it until the end when I am being told who it was.

Now, it was the last episode that really got to me. I actually thought that Kan was going to get away with it and live happily ever after with Thiu. But this was not the case as Thiu finds out the truth and, of course, chooses the law over their love story. I will say that while I do understand, it surprised me a bit, as I thought it would have ended another way—and that's why I am impressed with this series.

It was neatly told in eight episodes and had me on the edge of my seat for each episode. If you are looking for something different with a great storyline and great actors, I suggest that you watch this.

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I find that too much was going on for just 12 episodes

I don't know. I just felt that A LOT was taking place in the space of just 12 episodes that I was always playing catch up due to this. Like, this series started off good; a lot of things were added, and then I just kind of wanted to finish it in 2024 for my MDL 2024 challenge.

The evil guy (Kim Young So) like his hand was in EVERYTHING evil (organ trafficking, stolen artefacts, wanting to live for eternity, just to name a few). I personally felt that it was a bit too much. I also felt a little confused because he said that it was a mistake when Shota killed Jo Hin Dal's sister; the only reason why he was following his orders. I don't know if he truly meant to or if it really was a mistake.

What I must say is that the comedy is there as well as the action scenes, so I am grateful for that. Hwang De Myung's delivery in both the comic side and the action side of his character was truly enjoyable. This is my second time watching the works of JooWon and I am more impressed here than with the movie 'Carter.'

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It was shockingly enjoyable

It has been a while since I have watched a Filipino series, my last one being in August, and it was the 2021 series 'Love Beneath the Stars.' So, I was a bit sceptical in watching this. But I must admit that it surprised me in the end.

Is it the best Filipino BL series out there? No, it's not. It does have some flaws. BUT! And hear me out on this one. But it was a bit different. I have watched numerous stories between a human and a ghost, yet this one was somewhat different, yet similar. They met at a party. Jack didn't realise Magic was a ghost until later. Jack was doing everything in his power to get Magic to cross into the afterlife. He found out the secret Magic was keeping from him. They were able to resolve it, and Magic was able to move on.

Something happened in the ending that is understandable why people may not like it. But I believe it's a better ending than some previous endings that I saw where the person just lived out their life and met with the ghost in the end for them to be reunited. It may not be an outstanding series, but it was still enjoyable, and it is also an easy watch.

You can watch this for what it is—a cute, quick web series.

P.S. - Saying this now, so people don't have to ask. No, Chukchuk isn't in this web series.

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I'm glad that I watched this after the hype, so I wouldn't be swept up with it

Let me say this first- I have watched 5 series by Dup Hup House, with this being the 6th. And...it has fallen into 1 of 2 patterns that I see Dup Hup House has. The series is either meh, but you watch it for the chemistry of the actors or it starts off good, gets meh and ends good/ okay-ish. I felt the ending for this was more why, but then I guess it's set up to have a season 2, I guess (I won't hold my breath for it as trashy BL's seem to get second season before outstanding/ good BL's.

There were some parts I like, some parts I hate and some parts I just wondered why. Like why did Jom end up inthe past? To experience what true love is just to loose it again?! That does not make sense to me. A time travel drama is supposed to have a specific reason for WHY did they end up inthe past. And yes, I see that he helped all those people in the past. But yet, he looses his love.

And the that ending- HOW and WHY? I'm sorry, this series just had to much flaws for me and because I have no idea if it's going to get a second season, I'm rating it on what was present to me with this season.

P.S.- While the overall rating says 7.5 (which I was initially going to give this series), the ending did not sit with well (both parts), so I'm giving it a 7. I really feel like I may never like a Dee Hup House production series, as there is always something in it that I will find flaws in.

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I feel that something is missing.

I have been waiting for this series for such a long time. And now it has done. While I do love this series, I felt that something is missing from this series for it to be perfect for me.

Pros:
❤️ Beautiful cinematography
❤️ Excellent acting from not just the main actors but from all of the actors (looking at Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan. While I didn't really like 'The Eclipse', he got my attention with his acting there. In this series...he impressed the hell out of me).
❤️ Time jumps did not actually annoy me
❤️ Getting to see Earth and Mix again in another series, where they did not disappoint me as well as watching another series from Aof.

Cons:
💔 I felt that something was missing. I really can't explain it better than this. I guess that I had extremely high expectations and it just wasn't able to reach it. Because the series did start off good and... something just went off. But it was able to get back on track by episode 7 and 8. Please note that this is my personal opinion.

In the end I give the story an 8, the acting a 9.5, the music a full blown 10 and the rewatch an 8. Overall, I give this series a 9. I honestly thought that this was going to be my first 10 BL for this year.

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Another series completed

And...that's the wnd of the series 'Individual Circumstances.' It's a quick watch for anyone who wants to give it a go.

What I like about it:
☆ the acting was actually okay
☆ the music was okay
☆ guess that I'm immune to kissing scenes because I don't have anything bad to say about thier kisses as it's neither here or there to me.

What I didn't like about it:
☆ I have come to the conclusion that I don't like miscommunication between the main leads. And this miscommunication has lasted them for YEARS and has lated this series for nearly the whole of the series. That didn't sit right with me and annoyed me.

So! Story is a 6. Acting is a 7. Music is a 7 and rewatch is a 4 as I was very annoyed with the synopsis of this series and how it was developed. This in the end not giving me any motivation to consider rewatching it. Overall I give it a 6/10

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I actually liked it!

I was actually shocked with this series. Why? Because I actually liked it. The concept was so simple and sweet, and it could be either a hit or miss. And this was actually a hit with me. I didn't have that much expectation for this series as I did for some previous Korean BL's. And this surprisingly was better than them.

The story was just so cute, simple and sweet. It was set in the workplace and guess what? They actually acted like adults! Just shocking to me! And there was a misunderstanding between the MC. And what happened? THEY ACTUALLY TALKED ABOUT IT AND SOLVED THE MISUNDERSTANDING WITHIN THE NEXT EPISODE! LIKE NO LONG BROODING ON THE ISSUE!! I was a bit shock at how the company did not accept Kim Jong Chan as an employee after his internship was done. I enjoyed all seven episodes from beginning to end and the development of Kim Jong Chan and Woo Seung Hyun.

I adored all of their acting from the main characters to the supporting characters. And to realize that this is the second work that I have watched from the actor Moon Ji Yong and the differences from both of his characters in his two series. He has truly impressed me as I honestly did not realize it was the same person. I give this series an 8.5 and I will totally recommend this series to anyone if they are looking for a light, cute, grown-up BL series.

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It had it's moments

When this series was announced, I was so super ecstatic as this was one of two Thai BL series that i was waiting for to air in 2022 (the other one will be airing in 2023). And now here we are at the end of this series. And well...it had its moments while some parts I couldn't care less for.

Story-7.5/10
This is the story of Win and Team which i have been waiting for since the end of 'Until We Met Again' in 2019. And... I actually liked their storyline. Yes, there were a few parts that was a wee bit draggy, but I still liked seeing their story unfold. However, what annoyed me was about two and a half out of the four supporting couples. I really did not care about the relationship progression of Pruek and Manow, Bee and Prince and later on about Dean and Pharm (they did not annoy me in the beginning). I did enjoy the supporting couple of Tul and Wan. So, I am glad that they got their happy ending. Also, while i don't like the introduction of the trio A, B, C, I guess they were there for Team to have friends on the swim team. As for that, I'm giving it a 7.5 due to Win and Team and Tul and Wan as I basically just watched this for them.

Acting/Cast- 8/10
The acting was actually kind of good for me. I felt that they were all able to portray their characters good. So for that, I am giving an 8.

Music-7/10
While the music is nice, i had to replay it again to remember it. and while it is catchy, I have to give it a 7 just because of the fact that I couldn't remember the music.

Rewatch Valu-6/10
While I will not be eagerly running to watch this series over again, I must say that I do see myself watching it again, or at least the part with Win and Team and Tul and Wan. So, for that, I will give a 6.

Overall-7/10
Overall, I give this series a 7. It is not one of New's best work, but I am glad that I watched it as I was able to get the story of Win and Team.

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The Revenge plot is the best thing about this series

I wanted something to watch and was going through recommendations that MDL was suggesting to me and came upon this series. I was a little put off as it is 27 episodes and I am not a fan of series with so much episodes. However! I started it and was wrapped up in the story of Tor/ Sila and the revenge that he wants to get against those who tortured him when hw was younger. And...I was entertained.

When Sila was in his revenge mode, this series was at its best. Yes, I agree that there are some things that he did that I totally do not agree with ( sleeping with Min's sister , Khawn, to get his revenge on her). But other than that, Sila was excellent in his revenge plot.

However, from episode 22, that's when I started to loose interest. And that's because the love story starts to take centre stage and where Min and Mam tells Sila to not continue with his revenge. And this series shows me that in revenge stories, I only want to focus on revenge and not on the love story.

Because of how the love storyline takes centre stage, everything wraps up in a happy ending where everyone forgives everyone (well, at least, those who are alive) and leaves me a tad bit dissapointed.

The actor who plays Sila really carried this series and was the reason why I continued on. I was naturally annoyed with the FL from the beginning to the end because she just took everything that her stepmom and sis did to her. In the end, I give this an overall rating of 7.5/10.

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Those last few seconds...

From the premises of this series, I knew it qould be too much for a happy ending. So when it ended the way that it did, I wasn't even mad...until those last few seconds.

Story-7.5/10
This series had me curious to see how it would handle the time travelling concept. As the series progressed, I knew there was no way for a happy ending- one of them would have died. Shin Jae Woo because Kang Ji Hoon wasn't there to save him or Kang Ji Hoon because he saved the then ten years old Shin Jae Woo. As we wnet further into the story, I realized that Kang Ji Hoon was not going to let the small kid died. So, he basically went to save Kang Ji Hoon, knowing fully well he was not going to survive.

But before all of this happened, love blossomed between the two youg gentlemen in the span of three weeks. And I was okay if it had just ended there...but it doesn't. It seems to me that they are in time loop . So, these 3 weeks will continue over and over again qith Kang and Shin having 3 weeks of happiness and then Kang Ji Hoon dying to save ten years old Shin Jae Woo. And that right there, did not sit well with me. If they had stop just a few seconds before this, I would have given the story an 8 or 8.5. But because I know that they will always be in this time loop and not be able to come out of it, I'm giving it a 7.5.

Acting/Cast-8/10
I felt that there acting was actually really good. They were able to bring across thier emotions very well and this made the story enjoyable (at least up to those last few seconds). For that, I'm giving them an 8.

Music-10/10
This has to be one of the best OST from a Korean BL that I have seen in a while. Loved all of the songs. A ten from me.

Rewatch Valu-8/10
Despite those last few seconds at the end of this series, I would actually still rewatch this series. It had me entertained and I actually wanted to see what happened next!

Overall-8.5/10
Overall I give this series an 8.5/10. I liked it. I was entertained. And I just knew that there was no way for a happy ending. I would recommend this series to others- once they are not looking for a happy ending.

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Had high expectations but unfortunately the series did not live up to them

When I first heard about this series- I was super excited because of the main couple. I love Singto and Tae's avting in some of thier previous series so I know the potential that they have when it comes to their acting. But this season...I really wanted to love it. But I can't.

Story-6/10
There were some good parts, I will say that. However, it kinda got repetitive with the jealousy. Also I actually wasn't that invested in the secondary MM couple ( I was actually more invested in a MF couple who had a small part). There were times when I wasn't able to keep my attention to the series and that's unfortunate.

Acting/Cast-7/10
I love the cast. And they actually did do a good job, given with what they had to work with. So for that I give a 7.

Music-8.5/10
I love the music so much! I know that I am going to miss it on my Fridays.

Rewatch Valu-4/10
I don't see myself coming back to this anytime soon, unfortunately.

Overall-6.5/10
Overall I give this series a 6.5. I felt that it had potential to be an awesome series but it was unable to reach it.

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I wanted something quick to watch that would keep my attention and this show was it. Well, at least for the majority of it's episodes.

Story-8/10
I felt that the first nine episodes were awesome and it kept my attention. And then I went into episodes ten and eleven and was like...what?! And then episode twelve was good. And then thier was the finale episode where I just felt done as it felt rushed to me to try to tie up all the loose ends. But then, what do they do at the end? They give us a scene for a possible sequel- one that I must say I am not interested in...like at all.

Acting/ Cast- 8/10
While everyone's acting was okay, I am only giving this series an eight due to the acting of Leo Li. I loved his acting in this series and I actually don't mind to watch him in any other shows.

Music-7/10
The music was okay, so I will give it a seven.

Rewatch Valu- 6.5/10
I will say this- I am not that eager to watch this series anytime soon. It was nice watching it once, but that's it for me.

Overall- 7.5/10
All in all, it did start off good. However, I didn't like some episodes and that's why I gave it a 7.5.

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