Not the best.
The rating might look harsh, because I really did enjoy watching the second season, but honestly I just can’t rate it higher.As always, Shou Yi and Shi De were everything. Their chemistry is still my absolute favorite part of this whole series. And Sam Lin… someone explain to me, am I crazy or was he actually even more handsome this season? Like every time he was on screen, I was dying o///o. His acting also went to another level, especially that drunk scene. Normally when characters cry I get so uncomfortable, I just pick at my nails and wait for it to end, but this time I couldn’t look away. My chest felt heavy, and I really thought I might cry with him. These emotional and intimate scenes were the best part for me, I keep replaying them in my head..
But even they can’t save the entire season. The plot was just so weak. I hate miscommunication in romance shows. In real life you can solve it just by talking, so why are they acting like they enjoy torturing themselves? Are they masochists? Please, just talk to each other. And that random woman… what was that? I thought it would become an important plot point but then it was never explained. Honestly, it just left me confused. And don’t even ask me about the job stuff. I didn’t care, and I didn’t understand anything happening there.
The side couples… sorry but I didn’t care at all. I’m not a fan of multiple couples in one BL. I like when all the focus is on the main couple. Their scenes were so boring to me, I was close to skipping them just to get back to Shou Yi and Shi De. I don’t even remember their storylines. That’s how forgettable it was.
Even though this season disappointed me, it doesn’t ruin how much I love We Best Love overall. It’s still one of my favorite BLs, and I will definitely watch any BL if Yu or Sam are in it. They already have my full heart <3!!
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decent.
Overall, this drama was… just okay for me. The beginning was fine, nothing too special, but around episode 6 it suddenly got really fun and strong. I enjoyed that part a lot! But sadly, at the end, I felt kind of bored… I started skipping ahead just to finish faster T_TMy feelings are really mixed. First couple was cute, the pacing was good, and I liked how Seheon was not only passive but actually stood up for himself sometimes. That was nice to see. But honestly… the second couple was the one who caught my heart. I always find stories about internalized homophobia interesting, especially when it comes out as anger or violence toward the person you actually care about. It feels very real and painful. Their relationship had so much potential, but drama didn’t give enough time for them. I really wish they got their own focus instead of just being side story. Also… too many dead-fish kisses. Please, at least look like you want to kiss!
If the second couple was not here, my rating would be much lower. I had fun overall, but the side couple completely stole the whole show for me. Bonus point: I also liked the A Shoulder to Cry On cameo in the beginning! I didn’t expect it, so it was nice surprise.
Last thoughts, it could have been good! I say this about many lackluster series, but I did really enjoy watching the show. If only it gave us more time....
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Could have been great!
I didn’t start this show expecting it to be a BL, but I didn’t think the story would be this underwhelming either.I thought it would go in a direction where Yoon-jae accepted Ji-eun no matter what, whether she was a woman or a man. I wanted the story to show that no matter what happens to your partner, you still love them for who they are. But that’s not what happened. When Ji-eun was a woman, Yoon-jae was affectionate, but when Ji-eun was Ji-hoon, there was nothing at all. I get that it’s not a BL, but come on. If my girlfriend turned into a guy, I wouldn’t care. She’d still be the same person inside.
That’s the message I expected: that love is about who someone is, not what they look like. It could have even worked as a metaphor for being trans. But instead, the show ignored that angle and dropped the ball.
I’m disappointed. I spent weeks on something that could have been great, but wasn’t. At least it had funny moments, and while annoying, Min-ju did make me laugh. That's the only reason why it isn't rated a 1.
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One of my favourites
After watching so many BLs with zero chemistry and actors who look like they want to run away from the set, finally We Best Love came and saved me. It really broke the streak and honestly went straight onto my list of all-time favorites.Even before I passed the first 10 minutes, I already knew I would like it. Rivals to lovers is my absolute weakness. Every time I eat it up like crazy. And wow, the chemistry between Shou Yi and Shi De… maybe the best I’ve ever seen. Their acting made me forget this was even a drama. Usually when actors are stiff, I start thinking things like, “Ah, how embarrassing must it have been to film this scene?” But here I was just fully inside the story, like I was watching real life. And thank god, no dead-fish kisses! They kissed like people who were really in love, which is unfortunately so rare in bls. That alone made me so happy I wanted to clap.
I loved both of them so much, but honestly, Sam Lin stole my heart. He was shining the whole time. Please, someone cast him again as a BL main lead. He is too handsome, it actually hurts. T_T
I can’t even nitpick.. I tried to think of something negative to balance my review, but nothing comes. My mind is empty. We Best Love is just amazing, that’s it!
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