Unique setting for a BL story.
First of all, I really liked the non-high school and non-university setting of the story. It was quite refreshing. Started watching this expecting it to be just a quick, fluffy story, but it surprisingly turned out to be quite entertaining and memorable.The actors did a good job, and there was a decent twist at the end, too. Overall, a better-than-expected watch.
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One of the most entertaining short-form BLs out there!
If you're looking for a short, fluffy, funny, and truly entertaining BL set outside of your regular school/university, mafia, or office setting, then surely give this a try.The main actors are good; they have nice chemistry (a couple of scenes are also butterfly-inducing).
Music: They used quite famous pieces as BGM (I even recognised a particular piece as being the theme song for one of Mos and Bank's BL series - either Susetxvibes or Big dragon)
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A solid extra point for Jeff Satur's song in background!
Decent watch, will not dazzle you...Watching it in 2026 led to an unfortunate 2-point drop - I no doubt would have given it a 7 in 2022.
Reasons:
Watched it at 1.75x - 2x, felt a definite drop in the show's pace and my interest around episode 6.
Multiple couples- but none are properly fleshed out, their conflicts are random, and their resolutions are also very quick and non-satisfactory.
Things I liked:
The acting was quite decent. Seeing the actor from 'My Stubborn' here was quite nice. Also, the music was very enjoyable.
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Watching this in 2026 -Still holds up.
Many reviews say it is better than season 1. I concur, but I would also mention that season 1, essentially, told every story in about 15 mins each, on average...and given this short a time, did very well.So naturally, with this season focusing on only two subplots from the first season and extending them to create a more cohesive narrative, it succeeds in engaging the audience more.
What I did not like:
- The VR tech still does not make any sense.
- *Spoilers* - The first media leak of pictures makes sense, but why is the second group of pics incriminating in any sense? It's just a couple of guys leaving Jedi's place...well, maybe one of them being drunk was a big deal...whatever!
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Watch it for the 2nd Act!
I liked the middle portion of the show, where both leads are forming a bond, more than the start or the end.The scene where Roo Ah sits outside Ji Woo's house and recites a poem to him was, for me, the highlight of the series, and it almost makes me recommend the series just so people will watch it.
Among other things I liked: The Height Difference...just *muah*...In the same greatness level as the Semantic Error leads, as well as the Cherry Blossoms after Winter pair.
Things I didn't quite like: Why should all Korean BLs end near the sea! >_<. Also, Roo Ah's other roommate did not have enough role to warrant his inclusion on the poster...I liked him, he was funny...I would have loved for him to be a little more present and instrumental.
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Unbearably slow even at 2x speed!
Even at 2x speed, you will not lose any plot, coz there's no plot to even lose!To be honest, I started watching this coz of a shots/reels edit of its NC scene... and after completing the series, I can confidently say those were the only saving graces.
You know how sometimes we love it when the characters name-drop their own series within the show...This show took it so far into the cringe area that there was no joy left to be derived from this! I might not eat a peach in 2026; I am so fed up!
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Compelling Start ...and then the plot lost itself.
I am gonna be honest..is it great? No! ...But is it non-watchable...Also no!You could definitely watch this to get your BL fix when nothing else seems interesting...The lighting and cinematography were really good.
Fair warning, though, you will feel like screaming at both the leads...sometimes the miscommunication is dragged..like one instance of Toh overhearing an incriminating sentence uttered by Jimmy would have been enough (after which the next sentence is undoing the first impression, but of course Toh is long gone by then, and did not hear the second half)...we did not need multiple such 'coincidences'.
Anyways...among the things I liked, at the top is definitely Plaifah and Ter's relationship. Though it started a bit racy and red-flaggish, it actually evolved to be the healthiest one by the end. They were sexy but also sweet; they communicated well, and both seemed to respect each other for their roles in the relationship. I stan!
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This is how you do a vertical series well!
I really liked the series, definitely one of the best short-form verticals out there.I liked the production and the acting; the casting did not feel like an afterthought; all the actors felt really suited to their respective roles, however short those were.
Even though it is essentially very short episodes, the flow between episodes felt smooth and not jarring, unlike many vertical shows out there.
Overall, a good experience...Definitely give it a watch. Recommended!
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The second half redeems it.
The first few episodes are all over the place, almost to the point that I felt that the 20-25 minutes per episode were not enough to actually explain what and why people were doing what they were doing. This issue gets sorted out around episode 7-8, when you kind of get a feel for what each character is made of.The ghosthunting thing was a quirky plot setting...but the main reason for you to watch this should be Erek Lin, who plays Amber...I really enjoyed his performance. He brought a certain subtlety to his acting, which made it really natural and enjoyable.
Overall, a good, quick watch of a story with a new type of conflict.
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Heartwarming!
I really liked the storytelling, the actors, and the tone of the movie. It is a well-shot, funny, but warm story. The actors were great, and given the somewhat ridiculous setup, the execution was surprisingly realistic... all except in instances where the tiniest, smallest piece of jewelry is found in the most vast of spaces.Overall, it's definitely worth watching when in a good, light mood.
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Watched it in one sitting
The story is well shot, and had so much potential to be something other than your typical BL tropes, but alas it falls short in writing.I liked the main actors, but almost every other character seems unnecessary to the plot (except the secretary). What purpose did the two brothers serve? After the first episode, none!
The love story begins unexpectedly, and the feelings developed so quickly, as if a lot of time had passed between the main couple's initial interactions, but it hadn't, which felt jarring.
But the music was great...Jeff Satur sang the beautiful OST. Exceptionally smooth voice. One additional star in the overall rating just for the music.
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Keeps you hooked, even though, a bit confused too.
I started watching this blindly, with little context, and after episode 1, I came here to actually get some context about what the story is about. However, the story synopsis is cleverly obscure enough that I went back to episode 2 with more questions than answers.Still, the episodes were so well-made that, even when I felt lost in the story, I continued to watch.
I am glad that other people like this, but for me it left me with some questions and loose ends...
Still a surprisingly good watch. worth your time.
*********Spoilers**********
The timeline was a bit difficult to get my head around. The characters first met in 2019, and the current timeline is set in 2022. Apparently, one person was in their last week of the 99-day period, while the other was in their first week of this 99-day period. However, the conversation with the brother reveals that it has been three years since the second person "left"... then how is this possible? Have I misunderstood something? Anyway... it bothered me a little, but not enough to eclipse the very well-made quality of everything else.
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