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Stumbled upon this on the feed. Happy to watch this... Much like Shasha wrote: "it is not a BL: it is a gay story. It is not fantasy, it is the real life."

Story about Kan & Tul, 2 young actors who meet at a film workshop. They hit it off immediately & later we found out they actually falls for the each other.

But unfortunately Tul has different plans for his life: he wants to get married and have kids. So in the end they just carries on with their life.

That's pretty much the story without giving any more spoilers. In the end this really one reality check for gay life story

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A Journey of Self-Discovery, Growth, and Love: Love on the Line Explores the Depths of Emotion

Personally, I believe Life: Love on the Line is one of those movies that stands out for its raw and honest portrayal of self-discovery, personal growth, and the complexities of love. The movie doesn't shy away from the challenges of emotional sabotage and the journey to find one’s true self before fully embracing love. It’s an exploration of the characters’ internal struggles, their growth through difficult moments, and how they learn to overcome their personal barriers. What makes it truly special is how it portrays love as something that evolves from understanding oneself and healing past wounds. The show beautifully captures the intricacies of love.


For anyone looking for a movie that digs deeper into the human experience, Love on the Line is an enriching watch.

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Netflix money fell flat

This is my rewatch actually. Because the first time around I did not follow Im Siwan, and I wanted to understand how did I miss his performance in Unlocked. I do understand now, why the movie and his performance were unmemorable.

Beautiful cinematography and colouring, but there is no category for that in ratings. Also some gorgeous shots and scenes. I thought it was a fine watch, manageable until the end. I see the Netflix money... But they should have cashed it out on screenplay.

The biggest problem is that the story made no sense; and after watching you are left neither entertained or taught anything, nor impressed.

And the main culprit is the screenplay.

Like, why did the serial killer do any of that? The serial killer's role was not written as crazy enough for it to be a no-reason-Jokeresque type of MO. I recently started follow Im Siwan's acting and I know he can deliver a killer punch in terms of complex roles. Why didn't you give him one? Like a really heaviest, most complex role of all? I believe he would excel. If you can pay for high caliber actor, you really should use him to the maximum his skill. But even he could not save such weak script. Like his acting felt so diluted because he was not portraying any character. Literally his character had zero development in plot, past or present. I do not think the actor himself knows the character he portrayed. But then the movie was focused on the main actress and not on the serial killer. The main actress definitely did a better job acting because we had some development for her. Yet even her parts eventually fell flat for me. Bad screenwriting, and that is all there is to it.

Also, going on my Im Siwan rant, I know nowadays he wants to expand to international audience so he accepted this weak script for the sake of Netflix visibility, but honestly I am disappointed in him as well. Like reject this nonsense. Unknown for me tarnished his 10/10 record.

Ah, what to do.

Not a recommend. If you liked him go watch Merciless (action movie) or Strangers from hell (psychological thriller drama). I promise you will have a great time.

As always -- thanks for reading. <3

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Excessively over-dramatized

1987: When the Day Comes directed by Jang Joon-hwan and written by Kim Kyung-chan is a well - meaning fictional attempt to tell the story of events leading up to the real life 1987 June Democratic Uprising in Korea. This was triggered by the death of a student protester during police interrogation which the authorities conspire to cover up. The movie starts well when focusing on the actions of the honest medical examiner and prosecutor who both are disinclined to look the other way and authorise a fake mock-up of the cause of death to cardiac arrest.

However the story line flow falters when the narrative spreads outwards to include the perspectives of police, both good and bad, journalists trying to ascertain the facts of the case, other university students, prison guards, catholic priests, people on the street and established political authorities. There simply are too many characters involved on which to concentrate one's attention. Director Kim would have been well - advised to just focus on a few key personalities instead of casting his net so far and wide, albeit with the worthy aim of reflecting the general population's demand for democratic reform.

The movie is successful though at depicting the fact that South Korea, barely a year before the 1988 Seoul Olympics was for all intensive purposes, a dictatorship, something many modern Westerners may fail to realise, aware only of the vibrant democracy that is the current Sixth Republic of South Korea. In a long roundabout fashion, 1987 does manage to reflect its genesis.

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Cringeworthy nostalgia

I really enjoyed it! It felt like a sweet trip down memory lane for my inner child. Thirteen-year-old me would have absolutely loved this movie, so I gave it a seven! Watching it now made me realize just how much my tastes have evolved, and that’s definitely a good thing. Sure, there were some cringeworthy moments, but it was fascinating to compare my feelings about plots now with how I felt when I was younger. That was really the reason I wanted to watch this film. It’s the kind of swoon-worthy, lovey-dovey movie that’s just fun to enjoy, even if it's not exactly my usual cup of tea.

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A Romantic Movie ft. Shocking Twist

I watched Secret: Untold Melody this evening!

It was very good, I enjoyed it a lot!! It's a heartwarming romantic movie with beautiful instrumentals in the background. I haven't watched the Taiwanese version, so I have zero expectations. The legendary piano battle has to be my favorite scene! Oh, and the plottwist definitely left me speechless.. I felt excited, shy, shocked, confused, sad, and had a good laugh, too!

Doh Kyungsoo once again amazed me through his acting. He has such expressive eyes to deliver Yoo-Joon's emotions very well plus he plays the piano very skillfully.

I'll definitely go for a rewatch!

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A must watch movie

Oh my goodness what a movie it is.
It showed the limits one can cross for their loved ones. Almost all the actors did outstanding work in it. The plot moves really smoothly. Loved both the dads so much especially Sang Hwa. The film shows the different emotions one goes through during a situation when death is right before your eyes. Fear, Anger, Love, Sacrifice, Selfishness, Selflessness, Team-spirit. The movie was wholesome full of emotions.

I tried my best to not cry when Sang hwa died and when SeokWoo got infected. But ended up crying when Seok Woo started remembering the time when Soo Ahn was born. Then I tried to stop crying and did stop crying but then at the very end Soo Ahn starting singing the song which she had prepared for her dad but could never sing for him, I cried again.

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My Heart Aches for Bank ?

While Lynn had the privilege of her father’s protection and the ability to navigate the blurred lines between right and wrong, and the rich kids had their money to shield them, Bank was left vulnerable and the relentless pressure from his peers shattered his life. Unlike Lynn, who could adapt and maneuver through society’s complexities, Bank was broken beyond ,with no way to repair a new.

I’m not dismissing the fact that Bank made his own choices, but what options did he truly have? When faced with the choice between protecting the ones you love and holding onto your moral compass, which path would you take? For Bank, the decision to sacrifice his integrity was driven by a desperate desire to ease his mother’s suffering and to create a better life—a dream many strive for but few achieve.

The film leaves the futures of these two geniuses uncertain, but it’s heartbreaking to think that despite their brilliance, they’re likely to face the harshest consequences.

Overall, Bad Genius is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged movie.

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Romantic, platonic, idc, they loved each other

At first I thought this was a gl, turns out it's not but omg it doesn't erase the fact that the portrayal of love in this film is beautiful, it shows the downsides and the beauty that comes with loving someone so deeply, also the fact that at the end Haeun and Miso were the reflection of each other's past and dreams goddd, it shattered me. I do think that the drawing that Haeun did of Miso is somehow the closing that both needed, as the one who started it, was Haeun and the one that finishes it, is Miso, that drawing rather than just being that is the representation of the girl's feelings towards each other (that's how I see it at least). Though it made me feel a little disappointed because I was really expecting to see a gl, it doesn't matter now because I was almost bawling at the end, It indeed was a beautiful movie

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