Reviews

I enjoyed this

Everyone has different views when it comes to cinema. I genuinely enjoyed this. Yes the NSFW scenes were explicit but it did not take away from the story. The story by itself was very strong. What I really like about this drama and other ones like this.. the characters really get to know each other first before you get to the explicit stuff. I think that's what a lot of other reviewers are missing. Their focusing on the NSFW scenes and not the fact that the characters actually got to know each other before and after. Which really ties into how the drama ends. Even without the NSFW scenes it's still a good drama. It does start off a little slow with the pacing but it picks up around episode 3. Don't just go off reviews, that includes mine, give it a chance and see how you enjoy it. Fair warning, the ending is beautifully bittersweet (in my opinion)

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I LOVE TIME TRAVEL GENRE

I’m really loving this BL series! I’ve always been into time travel stories, there’s just something so intriguing about them. Sure, some of the back-and-forth scenes can get a little exhausting, but honestly, it feels necessary for the way the story’s told, so I don’t mind too much.

The series never feels boring, and the plot isn’t predictable at all, which is a huge plus. I’ve gotta give props to Kris, his acting is spot on. Gawin also did a great job! The chemistry between the leads isn’t exactly mind-blowing, but it still works. It feels natural, not forced.

One of my favorite moments has to be the scene where Pisaeng shows up at Kawi’s apartment, on what was supposed to be his wedding day, kisses him, and confesses his feelings, that scene made me giggle.

In my opinion, Be My Favorite is a solid watch, especially if you're into stories with a bit more complexity and depth.

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Is black romance a genre?

To say that this series sailed under my radar is the understatement of the century. It was released in 2021 but I have, hand on heart, never heard of it until a friend recommended to me. Cheers, @Nelly. :)

This show hits well above its own weight. It does not compute if you look at it clinically. It is a short form drama. 8x20mins. It is closer to movie length once you top and tail the intro/outros. The production value is passable but you know it is made with a small budget. No fancy costumes or CGI anywhere. Nondescript locations adds to the . . rustic charm. You can forget about handsome idols or traffic stars. Heck, they probably have to pack their own lunch from home. ;)

On top of that, the A-plot is about as non-PC as you can get! It is loaded with triggers and very questionable moral values. Which brings us to the obvious question. How did this series ever passed the Chinese censorship?! The only other one that came to mind is Rock it, Mom! If anything, this show is darker. 

The series certainly does not mince words when it present us with the dire situations our leads are in. One no longer wants to live (as compared to wanting to die) while the other survives on a razer's edge. Both are so damaged that they consider their continued existence as some kind of cruel joke if not outright curse. That is until their paths collided one fateful night.

I am not going to give away the plot as it is not exactly original although there are some nice twist early on. The writer managed to give the story a strong beating heart and a delicate soul. It is a rough ride and a tough watch. I'm serious when I said that this drama is full of triggers. The underbelly of this dramaverse is as black as coal. You have been warned.

Thankfully, our young leads gave us their all. It could have been an idol drama of little consequence but I'm thankful that we are spared that fate. With such a short run time, the pace is fast and almost breathless at times. Nevertheless, it managed to slow down at key moments so that we can take a breath and empathise with our leads as their perspective starts to change under each other's influence. Imperceptible at first but with gathering pace as their lives become more entwined. Their growth is surprisingly organic. You knew what is on the card but when it happened your heart sings as you give thanks to the writer. Who needs corny expositions when the storytelling is on point.

To be honest, this doesn't feel like a c-drama. It could have been a t-drama or an indie project from a Nordic country. It might be a bit rough around the edges but that's part of its charm. I salute the production team. Just getting it made and pass censorship is already an achievement. It has earned a place on my rewatch list. Peace.

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deep sigh…

It really didn’t need a second season if this is what it was going to be… In my opinion what really made the first seasons vibe so good was the fact that they were in the apartment building. Now we’re just left in the wild, with a whole new cast of characters and a boring storyline. The characters feel two dimensional and I still have no idea what they were trying to accomplish.

Song Kang is great as always but the character of Hyeon Su we grew to love is nowhere to be found. The cgi and the monsters are great, of course, but I just don’t think there’s any point for this season. Still haven’t watched the last season and probably won’t.

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Simple but cute.

I figure I’ll leave a review:

GMC is a cute show if you’re into predictable romance tropes and goofy over the top situations. It's perfect inspiration for your secret Tumblr roleplay OC; the one you’re too shy of putting out there because it’s a Mary-Sue. We all have that one Mary-Sue OC.
There are a lot of critique points regarding the complete imbalance in affection between the two leads, but that comes back to predictable romance tropes where one is a cold, brooding mystery with a tragic past and the other is an innocent bean who is sunshine and rainbows. The “I can fix him” type of scenario. It's really up to each individual person how they feel about the male lead's characteristics/portrayal, and the female lead's desperation for his affection, and how said male lead treats the female lead. It can be really unfortunate and bordering on emotional abuse.

However, the storyline itself isn’t groundbreaking or unique. It's straightforward. The characters are likeable. Even the unlikeable ones have their redeeming points.

So, if you want a typical high school TV romance with two characters who went from hate to love, this would be for you.

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Why I Love We Are ❤️

This series had me hooked right from the start. It’s a bit on the longer side since it follows multiple couples, but that totally makes sense. I’ve always had a soft spot for rom-coms, and this one really hits the mark. I’m especially loving Phum and Peem’s story (PondPhuwin), the whole enemies-to-lovers vibe is just chef’s kiss.

Phum’s your typical rich guy with some serious daddy issues, while Peem has this super supportive and loving aunt, which adds a nice contrast. Also, I really appreciate that they focused on Fine Arts as a course instead of the usual Engineering angle you see in a lot of BLs, it’s a refreshing change!

Sure, it can be a little hard to keep up at times, but the story flows well, and all the couples have amazing chemistry. My favorites are definitely PhumPeem and TanKhaofang. Khaofang seems cold at first, but Tan is so persistent, it’s sweet watching Khao slowly warm up to him.

Overall, We Are is a beautiful story about deep friendship and love, and I’m totally here for it.

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this show is A GREAT example of the show, don't tell concept.

>>>>>>INCREDIBLY<<<<<<< well acted. actually made me breeze through the show. didnt come into this hoping to like it so much, since the story has been done many times and ive watched so many shows about violence, bullying yada yada that i became desensitized to it, but the characters just pulled me in - due to the unsual (thats a good thing) acting delivery. props especially to sieuns actor, usually the kind of character i hate because of the way the actors/showrunners choose to portray them unrealistically cold/shut-off, but man, i could feel everything he felt, he didn't seem stiff or like he was trying to act like a robot at all, he felt HUMAN, real. not only through his incredibly emotional eyes but he delivered every line sooo well. big fan, hope to watch more things with him in the future.

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awful, to my taste.

hatewatched through the end bc i already went through 6 episodes thinking it would somehow get better: it didnt.

dont trust you will love this if you liked king the land!!!!! i mainly started bc it got rec for me after loving that show. its NOTHING like it besides the setting.

i will admit: it wasnt made for me, but i came in with the premise that it was just like what i liked about king the land, so i will rate it with that premise in mind.

if you like over the top comedy, way too dragged out scenes with boring and annoying sidecharacters you will love this, not my case.

also hated the main guys acting, nothing against him personally, but he was so stiff and it wasnt just a character thing, i could tell, especially bc i hate when stiff characters are portrayed like a failed attempt at being robot like. he didnt even succeed at seeming unhuman. just took me out of immersion MULTIPLE times.

anyways, this for sure is made for some people and i dont judge anyone who likes it. just giving a word of warning for ppl who might like me come into it expecting something else :)

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A Pure and Peaceful Romance - Forever and Ever and Ever :-)

I just finished watching Forever and Ever and wow, I really loved it! The story was sweet, emotional, and super romantic. The chemistry between Zhousheng Chen and Shi Yi was so natural and heartwarming. I loved how gentle and caring he was, even though he didn’t talk much. Shi Yi was strong but soft, and always made the first move — they were perfect for each other.

The drama had a calm and slow pace, but it never felt boring to me. Every small moment between them felt meaningful. I especially liked how they trusted each other and didn’t have those silly misunderstandings that most dramas have.

The acting was amazing! Bai Lu and Allen Ren were so good at showing their emotions just through looks and little gestures. Their scenes together were so beautiful and real. The background music, clothes, and even the house they lived in made the show feel extra special and dreamy.

I didn’t watch One and Only before this, but I still understood what was going on. I know there’s a connection between the two dramas, and I might watch that one next.

Overall, Forever and Ever gave me butterflies and made me smile so much. I totally recommend it if you like quiet, deep love stories.

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The best bl ever

Never have i ever been this obsessed with a bl...I have been watching BLS since 2018... and I have seen my fair share of good and bad BLS but this is the best...and couldn't have been better like... every little detail is just perfect....and what do I say about boom raweewit... he's like a hidden gem...with every episode you discover something new in him... something so great... he's like the real version of AKIN himself...who acts like it's his last day...also the beauty of my man is out of this world...he's so charming... every time he blushes I'm all heart eyes....and he's such pretty crier...ever drop from his eyes feels like diamonds falling down...smart has improved so much since don't say no... I'm so proud of him...the side characters have story of their own...they all did such phenomenal jobs...I can't complain about anything .

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One Of The Best Anthologies!

This anthology is like the first warm summer breeze that sweeps over you after a long cold winter. It is refreshing, gentle, and so enveloping that it makes you feel good all over. This anthology is composed of 4 unrelated love stories told so delicately that you might miss the intensity that lies underneath each of their love stories. Overall, these stories are nimbly told with no overused drama, no destructive love triangles, or cheating plots. It is solid stories with excellent acting in each. All four-love tales are different in terms of poignancy and message. Some are meant to be quite powerful while others are presented as examples of slices-of-life contextures.

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Disappointed

The drama was announced in December of 2023 i think and I was so excited because of gawin he was getting a better role...the plot looked so interesting and everything seemed perfect but when it aired even the first episode was so low effort... almost 9 episodes down and it's still as bad as it can get... just shirtless dudes...no plot... terrible acting...I think joss should stick with whatever he was doing before this... because it isn't his Cup of tea...gawin gets so unlucky everytime...my man deserves better...he needs a better partner lol....what is wrong with gmm...the one i liked him with was first but he's better with khao...also i don't know why people will defend a show that is so low effort like if you don't criticise it now... they'll continue with a grain worth of efforts in every drama ....and make easy money with all those shitty sponsorships lol.
Also whats with writer/ director turned the so called "bottoms" into this fairy Princess who can't protect or defend themselves unless a man "the top" comes to rescue like please give them some common sense and a back bone... he's like the bollywood heroine in the 90s era who needs protection at every step they take...like dude what is this...also the side characters are not even interesting enough to keep watching this drama... killing tonkla was so boring...and the supposed villians are not villainy enough.
I know it's an angry rant because i really really wanted this to be good.

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