A cute little adventure
It's nice to see the Korean industry taking another step towards LGBT content. This past year they've been dipping their toes more and more in BL territory and I love it. While the story is very simple and barebones, To My Star offers a short but sweet look into the lives of two very opposite people as they enter each other's worlds. A quiet, stoic chef suddenly finds his space invaded by a flirty, outgoing actor who's trying to lie low after a scandal threatens his career and sparks fly. The story doesn't go too deep into who these characters are, where they came from or how they got here, it does give us just enough to tell what kind of people they are. In web dramas, there is never enough time to really get the full story. The crew needs to pick and choose the level of detail they can handle and what parts should be sacrificed, and more often than not that's nuance. Fortunately, To My Star makes up for its losses with a nice, slow romance that isn't half as unhealthy as most of the titles in the genre.Definitely worth a watch. It's short and sweet and won't take up much of your time, and it's the perfect way to enjoy the genre if you're not a fan of high school romances. There are better titles out there, but that doesn't make this one any less cute.
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Only complaint is it's not longer!
'To My Star' had everything I loved, from characters with depth to one of my favorite tropes, which is opposites-attract, one of the male leads was funny, and the other was serious. This, hands down is one of my favorite Korean BL shows. If this show was longer, it could have been even more spectacular, we could have learned more about the characters and their pasts, we could have seen the main couple's relationship grow even more and their perfect chemistry. Honestly, I would have loved to see more simply because the story was so intriguing to me. The actors did a pretty amazing job, far better than some other BL shows I've watched, and I completely agree with a review I had read before that said the actors really had chemistry and went for it, no weird stiff kissing like some other shows, the ending actually left me giddy. I also enjoyed the music/song they used for the show. Overall, I would definitely rewatch this show, and this girl can even hope they make another season because I already miss the characters so much.Was this review helpful to you?
Worth. It.
I did not expect to love this as much as I did and I really think this deserves more attention and recognition. The characters were well-portrayed and the actors did a really great job. I watched some of the behind the scenes and the main actors seemed to have some fun and playful energy with each other even off screen. I could tell they both enjoyed their characters and the process of filming this. I also watched season 2 (I finished both season 1 and season 2 in a 2 day span, that can really show you how much I loved this) and yes there is some hardship faced in that season but their story is told just as beautifully it is in season 1. 100% worth the watch, even if the first few episodes may give off an awkward atmosphere, give it a chance!!Was this review helpful to you?
Really Cute
The story beautifully portrays a growing relationship between two young men with completely different careers. Their opposite personalities added depth to their characters, and I love how they helped each other develop. I would also mention how I really liked that they added a character that depicts a “confident gay” as I may say without hesitations or whatsoever when it comes to what he truly likes (no more “I do not like men, I only like him” lines which irritate me, I guess haha). It felt like they were existing in a world where homophobia does not exist, and they just took everything casually.I went into it not expecting much, but thankfully it was good, the characters were well matched and suited each other, the plot there is not much to it, the kiss scenes were not so good, basically just putting each other lips together, the story also shows a glimpse of the entertainment/showbiz industry. The struggles of living a normal life as an actor and the realities of the controversies they get involved in. Also shows how media can be deceiving, and how it affects the lives of celebrities. although i feel that they could have explored this more as this is always a norm amongst showbiz and the actors/actress.
It was really short and sort of got to the point or the point came across really quickly, you could have figures out basically from the fist episode what is going on.
Overall, this drama is very good in my opinion and probably my favorite among the recent ones that Korea has produced (Color Rush, WYEL, Mr Heart, Wish You). I fell in love with the cuteness of the plot and I really wish it was longer. Nonetheless, this is good and it made it into my favorite's.
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A Touching Love Story With Incredible Depth
As with every Korean BL drama, the summary seems lighthearted, but the production of the story makes it deep and different from anything you're ever seen before.I cannot emphasize enough how much this drama made me feel. The best part was definitely the main lead who played the famous actor. His character was so well done and profound and traumatized and funny and quirky in a good way. I love this character the most.
Next, we have the love interest whose characterization is spot on. Truly, wonderful scriptwriting right there.
Then again, the script is always on point with these mini Korean BL dramas. Truly incredible. Even the supporting actors were all people of their own, so they were alive and realistic. I am awed to the bone.
Will definitely rewatch this show.
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Amazing
It was amazing, everything was so sweet, kind of sad that the episodes were so short. I have watched my shares of BL dramas but this one really make me enjoy myself as I was watching it. I didn't had the urge to skip parts that were boring because I couldn't found any. And that last kiss was the cherry on top of the cake. the actors are so good and gorgeous! The whole show was really well made, the cinematography was beautiful. This is one of those realistic stories that's really hard to see these days. Sadly the romance feels a bit rushed. Overall I don't regret the time I used on this drama, worth re-watching it!Was this review helpful to you?
15,01.2022
In the start I was a bit weirded out by the story or like I thought I knew what was about to happen, but boy I was wrong.There's no internalized homophobia, just love between two people who happen to be the same gender. There's conflict, yes, but not over their sexuality or that it's "weird" being with a dude. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I loved it, and sgqidgs gosh, I'm in looove.
It's such a fresh wave of air from this series, and I'm kinda sad that we only got two episodes of them actually being happy together.
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life changing most worth watching thing ever
i dont usually write reviews but i just rewatched this show for the 8th time and have to talk about it. this show is SO good the casting is perfect the ost is perfect the story is adorable the camera work is pretty and its just so cute. the actors are amazing and their chemistry is actually INSANE like. as i said im watching it for the 8th time and yet it still took me 20 minutes to get through the last scene !! got me having butterflies giggling like a school girl and smiling like an idiot the whole show. their development is so sweet to watch, all the characters played a part and everything about it is just so precious. scenes from this show run through my mind every day and i doubt ill ever get bored of it. im also so fuckinhgexcited for s2 im loosing my minddd the actors are both sweethearts and incredible at their job genuniely two of my favourite people they also have the most precious bond :( this is is in my top 5 kdramas and things i've watched in general. i cannot express my love for this show.Was this review helpful to you?
i’m so in love
Please, i don’t even know where to start. Ahhhhhhhh i loved it so much. The actors are so good and gorgeous! The whole show was really well made, the cinematography was beautiful. For me what makes a show really stand out as one of the best i’ve watched is if it’s cringy or not. I can’t bear shows that make me keep pausing to regain my sanity yk. BUT THIS SHOW! It was so natural and the chemistry was amazing. I love that it had a proper kissing scene and didn’t leave me thinking are they actually together or just friends like some other bls do :D I got the feeling that they were perfect together and i absolutely love when shows do that! I have literally no attention span so the lengths of the episodes were perfect! and they still managed to get everything into them, i didn’t feel like it was missing anything out of the storyline. If you watch bls you HAVE to watch this!!Was this review helpful to you?
This is literally so good!
I was hesitant at first to watch it cause of the low budget and thought this was just another short poor production bl but I have never been so happy to be proven wrong. Despite the low production, it did so well with the acting and story and also the filming. It tells the story so easily and perfectly. The actors are extraordinary and do justice to their characters. The music was also so good. This is really cute and well done and did the best it could with what it had. I am so mad at myself for not picking it earlier and judging it for its poor production. Literally the best korean bl series and the fact that it is build on its own and had no webtoon or novel to back it up its just amazing.Was this review helpful to you?
Simple and Beautiful
I have to agree and disagree with some of the other reviews. I agree, that it would be great, to know more background info on open ends. More character insights on the side cast and the main one BUT, let’s be real about one thing that annoys the hell out of me:BLs do not get enough screentime. I mean, not even close. Episodes are 3-4 times shorter as well as there are mostly 8-10 EP while in other Dramas there are at least 12-16. So the time to actually tell the story in detail is limited. I am glad there is another season, looking forward to it. I loved the chemistry, the hate-love, I liked the characters and I enjoyed how they were displayed from the actors. So thank you for your hardwork, and hopefully, one day, you get as much recognition.
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Whipped man from the first episode
In case you are wondering, it is a *happy ending*I loved that Seo hoon is so honest about his feelings from episode 1. I don't see any red flags from him either. And here comes Jiwoo. I think for the most part, Jiwoo have said a lot of horrible things to Seo hoon, and still, Seo hoon runs to him like the honest boy he is. I really don't like when someone denies your feelings and add a bunch more hurtful words.
I just hope that season 2 can show a magnificent change to Jiwoo, really. But I guess, based on season 2 reviews, he is still that hard-to-get mean guy. So I probably wont watch it until season 1 vibes wear off on me. I think that the growth I am looking for both of them in season 2 will not be quenched.
Still, I like that, however tsundere Jiwoo may be, he kept in mind Seo hoon before making any of his decision. Both of them are really cute, visuals-wise and among all of actors, acting-wise, I love Pil Hyun the most!
If you wanted to watch some basic fluff, I really recommend this one!
*I watched on WeTV. Season 1 and the movie compilation is available there*
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