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No, but episode 5 was AMAZING!
The student and Hae Sang's relationship! I need their story now!!
That whole dinner scene. Tae Ri killed it!

That scene after he dropped the bag of chips was so wth? and left field, it became hilarious.
And what's with that insanely fluffy, cute intro and all the nose rubbing. 🫠🥹

A case of style over substance. Basically a standard coming of age story centered around two guys dealing with growing feelings/desires and the impact it has on their friendship. I really liked the colors, how certain scenes were set up, the stunning shots by the sea and the use of sound.

A couple of scenes from Lai Fan's room downright creeped me out, because of how his room felt and looked like an underwater cocoon. I recommend watching this with headphones on, because the use of sound really added to this creepiness. Or maybe it's just that the underwater theme triggered my fear of deepwater and being submerged.

Unfortunately style took over, leaving not much room for establishing an emotional connection to characters and their story. I appreciate the attempt at putting a spin on a familiar main theme, and I liked the ending, however predictable it was.

I thought by now, I'd stumbled over all the old gay themed short movies with a now well-known actor, but apparently not. The (few) minutes leading up to the basement scene could've been used more efficiently. And that montage of photos from the birthday party may have worked in theory, but fell flat in practice. Anyway, obviously low budget, which is of course part of it too. The boys looked like they figured things out.

No seriously, this show needs to calm the f down. I've been laughing and swooning for two episodes straight, and I don't care if 90% of these situations are completely ridiculous. Junho is killing it in this role, chemistry is off the charts, and that flight attendant dude needs to dial it down too, because my heart can't deal. Please show, do not roll in the usual crime/killer plotline or four full episodes of angst, because you think, what's going on right now isn't enough. It's enough.

I've seen 5 episodes of The Guest, and it's no more frightening or shocking, than what I've watched in the first 4 episodes of Revenant. You stated in previous comments, Revenant was not horror, but you're really talking about personal preference, which is fine. For me good, effective horror is all about dread, not blodshed, gore or jumpscares. I can get plenty of that in any basic action movie.

Thanks! 😂 I don't think, I've seen a comment section this active since Crash Course.

Yes, if you go by the standard definition, they'd hit some of the basic horror elements. Revenant would too.

Thanks. Have both The Guest and Hometown on hold right now and haven't checked out Kingdom yet. I wouldn't consider either of these horror though based on the episodes and trailers, I've watched. I guess it all comes down to individual preference and what one considers to be "horror". For me horror is something different. But yeah, I had a feeling, I'd need to look for good SK horror in the movies section. Or just turn to Japanese productions instead.

That cop was unexpected, I literally paused to look him up and confirm it, because what?! Now I'm prepared for some solid actors popping in for a short visit in future episodes.

Of course, which was my point, seeing as this is not a horror show, we're watching and enjoying it for other reasons. I haven't come across a S.Korean horror show as most of the obvious examples, I'd not consider horror. If you have any examples of good horror shows out of SK, do share.

I think there are a lot a horror fans watching, whether they're active in the comment section or not, because these kinds of shows don't come around often. I'm a horror fan too, but I don't consider this a horror show. It's way more of an emotional crime/mystery show with an added layer of the supernatural. But I can definitely see, how you'd be disappointed, if you went in expecting fullblown horror. Come to think of it, I cannot even recall having watched a horror Kdrama. 🤔

Glad to hear, I'm not alone in this. Good point too about how ghosts appear.

I figured he had to be a ghost, as soon as Hae Sang was introduced as someone seeing dead people, and since the student hanging around him didn't really make sense. So the show not acknowledging his presence is a little strange. The big twist at this point would be, that the student isn't a ghost.

I wonder, if every ghost here solely exist near one place or person, meaning all of these ghosts are not aware of each other. The student can exist outside the apartment, so he's connected to Hae Sang, not a place. I was expecting the student to be actively part of solving the mystery, but it's still early, so things can change. But definitely, Hae Sang is so very intriguing!

I need them to address the student ghost STAT. Who is he? Why did he die? Why is he not moving on? What relationship did he have with Hae Sang? What is his purpose here? Is it due to guilt?

When Hae Sang said that line about how it could be nice to see ghosts, if it's people, you miss a lot, I was immediately thinking of the student ghost. And does he actually look really horrifying, and it's just that Hae Sang sees him this way - like the mom from the village seeing her daughter? Or do nice ghosts look normal?

I'm currently more invested in this mystery, than the main one, because show is being so nonchalant about him hanging around. 😂

I was being all high and mighty for three episodes, thinking this isn't anything new, and do we really need a rehash of What's wrong with Secretary Kim....but then they threw a chicken at Junho and episode 5 just happened. I get it now. I'm in. Also, these guest stars are something else.

Now, this is how you write intriguing characters. I keep shifting between wanting to know everything about their past and present feelings and motivations this instant and enjoying the restraint in the directing, storytelling and acting immensely, giving me just enough time to speculate and interpret actions and events on my own. Episode 3 was especially good in this regard.

Well, it's over, so there's that.

I don't think this is Yutaro's fault. I haven't seen that much of his previous work, but I remember I found him awkward and a little out of his depth, when I first watched Cherry Magic. But it was part of the character and he was up against ML's with very strong chemistry and solid acting chops, so I didn't think too much of it. No, I blame the writing and directing. I believe, he'd done better with a better written character.

Yes, Shori is clearly a stronger actor, but I found his character just as annoying as Yutaro's. When I watched Seto Toshiki in "Senpai, Danjite Koidewa!" I had the exact same feeling as here. I hated his character and thought he maybe didn't "fit" in the BL genre, but then he went all out in "Bokura no Micro na Shuumatsu" and shut me up.

Which brings me back to: this is more a script/direction, than acting problem. Stellar acting couldn't save this one. Even best guy ever Hao Shan couldn't save this one. For me. Too bad. I really liked the premise and first episodes.

Uh! I forgot to bookmark it and didn't realize it was out. Thanks for the reminder.

I tried watching a few times, but had to give up due to Yong Shik. I just couldn’t deal with the intense labrador puppy vibe. But I liked Yechan (how could you not), so it looks like I matured a bit. ☺️

Do Won was my highlight and I love his voice. It's so pleasant and calm.
The kiss scene with that green backdrop and "Rainbow" playing. I felt that. In general the scenery was stunning. That dog looked on the verge of joining his friends in dog heaven the entire series, but I'm glad Dongshik made it through. After Yechan in this I may actually be ready for Yong Shik in When the Camellia Blooms.

The real star of this show is the OST. One of the best in a drama in a while. Every song is unmissable!