Enjoyable, but don't know why
In a weird way, I enjoyed watching this series. It never gets deep. The plot is tropey and you feel like you are watching a Thai BL rather than Korean. Yet it is fun to watch. The subject matter was creative but they did not explore it enough. The actors seemed to have a better sense of who their characters were when they fought; but when they were not, the lines felt like they were merely reading them. Did not see a whole lot of chemistry between them. That might be due to a pretty standard script. If there is a Season 2, I hope they get deeper into who these two characters are on a deeper level.Was this review helpful to you?
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Kind of mid but they have good chemistry
It’s a pretty standard office romance BL. Nothing outstanding or breaking the mold.The good: the lead’s chemistry is pretty solid. When they speak to one another, there is a natural flow. In terms of physical chemistry they also share a pretty solid kiss.
I liked the progression of their relationship. It felt pretty natural and well-paced. I lowkey thought I might quit it because the ML was really getting on my nerves with the chaebol persona but he has pretty good character development over the course of the show.
At first it also seems unrealistic that the ML is so competent in this new role, and admittedly it still kind of is considering this is his first job. However, they do somewhat explain that he wasn’t always a total waste lol.
The bad: formulaic and not really that interesting to be totally honest. Most of the drama is based on miscommunication, my least favorite form of drama. It always feels a bit contrived.
The ending also felt a bit rushed. Like all of a sudden y’all are starting a business together? Without any previous mention of it before this episode?
Anyway, it honestly was a pretty harmless BL. Fast watch and nothing too complex if you are looking for an easy watch.
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Short and to the point
To be completely honest, I started this drama for Jiwoong, but after a few episodes, I found myself really enjoying it.This BL is no different from the others with the same theme and it's very formulaic, but at the same time,it's executed gracefully and it keeps you entertained.
There are lots of funny and unrealistic moments where you know not even the drama is taking itself too seriously. There are times where it misses being funny and it goes straight to cringe, but it's not that often so it didn't bother me that much.
The chemistry between the two leads is good, not perfect, but it shows it's not their first work together as a couple.
As for the story, I'm a bit disappointed it didn't go deeper into the side characters, but it's understandable since it's a short series.
If you're looking for a soft and simple kdrama, this is for you.
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So refreshing to see a BL with a healthy relationship all throughout
Honestly the main premise is as cliche as an office romance gets - two strangers meet as enemies, and then they suddenly meet again as a boss and an employee. Add in a cohabitation trope and a "power inversion" twist into the mix where the employee is the boss in the household. But this simplicity coupled with having mature (and capable!) male leads is what makes this a refreshing watch.For me this actually lowkey goes to the slice of life territory where lots of times we see the characters in their workplace doing work stuff. I imagine this can be a bit boring to other watchers who expect lots of twists and turns in the story but as someone who is in the same age range as the characters, this is so relatable and accurate. The slow and "repetitive" setup makes things natural. The leads are just going on with their life and relationships develop during mundane interactions with people, and here we see it happen with Hojoon and Jaeyoon as it blossomed into their romance.
The biggest plus-es of the drama for me are definitely 1. The characters, and 2. The simple story.
There are no annoying leads. Both are mature adults who have their own goals in life and work hard towards it. For one, I was pleasantly surprised that Hojoon is not your typical chaebol son who is just looks and no brains. The dude was actually really good at his job! Jaeyoon on the other hand, while indeed gullible with non-work affairs, is not a damsel-in-distress that needs saving nor someone who needs to be pursued at all times. Since they are (thankfully) normal and decent characters, they have a healthy relationship as a boss and employee, landlord and tenant, and eventually boyfriends.
The simple story is a plus too because there are no illogical side plots to create drama just for the sake of it. As mentioned above, we just see the leads go on with their life and fall in love in the process.
Highly recommending this drama to those who are tired of the BS in BLs and just wants a chill feel-good watch without the need to turn off braincells.
I also dare say this show reminds me of another favorite Old Fashion Cupcake so if you liked that, you might also want to give this a try.
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It's cute
I liked it. It's not winning any awards but it is a feel good romp that does come with any drama, love triangles and (much) angst.The chemistry between the MLs was good as it should be considering this isn't their first rodeo together. The acting was okay for what this series was.
Regarding the music there really wasn't any (that I recall) asides from the outro, which had my head bobbing after awhile, but that's not unusual after hearing a tune a couple of times.
Will I rewatch this? Maybe! It's less than two hours of my life and it didn't offend me in the slightest.
As I said at the start it's a cute little feel good series that doesn't task your brain.
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Roommates of Poongduck 304: A Rollercoaster Ride of Love and Drama
Alright, let's dish out the deets on Roommates of Poongduck 304, the latest addition to the K-Boys Love lineup. First things first, major props to this couple for bouncing back from their previous series (side note: if you haven't watched Kissable Lips yet, proceed with caution, it's a feels trip you might not recover from).Now, let's talk chemistry. These two? Absolutely undeniable. I mean, you could practically feel the sparks flying off the screen. But here's the thing: the love story development? Bit of a slow burn, if you ask me. Like, I get it, we love a good slow build-up, but when you've only got 8 episodes to work with, maybe pick up the pace a tad, you know?
But hey, despite the pacing hiccup, I still found myself completely sucked into this series. And can we talk about that kissing scene? Honey, let me tell you, I couldn't even tell if it was acting or if these two were just taking method acting to a whole new level. Either way, I was all in.
So, bottom line: Roommates of Poongduck 304 is definitely worth a watch, my darlings. If you're a sucker for a good love story with a side of drama (and let's be real, who isn't?), then consider this your official invitation to hit that play button. Trust me, you won't regret it. ?
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Cute, funny at times, but needs something that shines
Roommates of Poongduck 304 is generally lighthearted, so lighthearted that the emotional ups and downs seem to have been deliberately compressed. The BL couple, Ho Joon and Jae Yoon, is cute and likable. Despite having something like an enemies-to-lovers plot (actually more like enemies-to-friends-to-lovers), the "enemies" part of the story seems slightly muted, like many other things in the story. This may well be a good thing because the two characters are, ultimately, not awful people. The "enemies" part of the story isn't exaggerated, so the characters' behaviors are not really toxic either. They are bother rather lovable without being ridiculously nice people.Yet, there are a lot of emotions on the part of the characters that seem somewhat muted. Jae Yoon, for instance, has been in love with a friend who is merely out to exploit him. Eventually Jae Yoon finds out that this "friend" of his not only regards him as an fool but has also told others about him and saved his contact on his phone as Fool. Of course, Jae Yoon is devastated--but the emotions did not seem to have been the focus. There isn't even a scene in which Ho Joon finds out about this and tries to comfort him. And then Jae Yoon seems to get over it quickly. Sure, he is probably already in love with Ho Joon. (But notice that I said "probably"? There isn't that much clarity here, and if he has been already in love with Ho Joon, why does he still seem so concerned about his crush?)
Sometimes the lack of in-your-face depictions of relationships is really good. For instance, we know early on that Jae Yoon is in love with his "friend" because of how possessive he is of the chocolates given to him by this "friend". We also see that Ho Joon finds out that Jae Yoon is in love with that awful friend (because he is offered the same chocolates, supposedly very special, by the same person). I like how Ho Joon doesn't use the secret or the fact that Jae Yoon is gay against him even when they are in the "enemies" stage of their relationship. It shows something about his fundamental goodness. And despite being one of those straight-man-who-falls-in-love-with-a-guy characters in BL, at least Ho Joon doesn't have a moment of exaggerated gay panic. He seems to be in denial when a friend of his suggests that he is in love, but he doesn't assert his heterosexuality or claim that it's not true simply because Jae Yoon is a man.
Given a few more episodes, perhaps the series would have been even better, with more space for the emotional ups and downs of the characters. There could have been more time spent on the progress of their relationship before Jae Yoon finds out about that Ho Joon is actually the son of the President of the company they are working in and decides to leave him. The ending feels a little hurried although it is rather well made given the limitations.
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WELL YES
This is definitely one of the best BLs I have watched so far in my journey...And that is because:The casting is immaculate the main couple has synergy and they just play their caracters well, Jiwoong didn't have to carry cause Seobin did just as good! Oh and THE kiss scene...
The story was your above avarage office story, the plot innovated in some parts I have not seen anywhere else, and even though they were not big innovations, it was just enough to make the story feel real and relatable. #PR
Music was also a highlight...Very fitting and pleasant.
I really wanna rewatch this one soon!
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Very classical k-drama like
I really enjoyed this series. It is very high quality, although I imagine production value was not that high. It is a bl take on a classical K-drama plot with a chaebol and a company employee. Being both a BL and k-drama fan, it was exciting to see both worlds collide. And I like that they showed the characters' difficulties accepting their own sexuality. I must also say that it is very refreshing seeing K-pop idols in bl dramas (although he technically wasn't an idol yet when this came out); I hope the genre and acceptance around it will continue to grow.Was this review helpful to you?
me reencontrei com o meu lado soft
este bl não é nada pretencioso: cumpriu com o que prometeu, e foi ainda um pouquinho além. sorri e ri e suspirei e gargalhei de início ao fim. uma delícia. uma fofura. surpreendentemente simples, quentinho, doce e suave, como se apaixonar pela primeira vez, depois de muito tempo. como estar aquecida e segura, num dia de domingo extremamente frio e chuvoso (a exata ambientação climática do dia em que assisti a série). adorei. estava com saudade de um bl de conforto gostosinho assim. bobo e angustiante na medida certa de um bom romance senhorio/inquilino - chefe/funcionário.Was this review helpful to you?
Une très belle surprise
Une perle inattendue.Je n'ai pas regardé ce drama par hasard, mais je ne m'attendais pas non plus à l'aimer à ce point-là.
Première chose, le drama est hilarant, ça faisait longtemps que je n'avais pas ri autant dans une série, a fortiori dans une série BL. Le personnage de Ji Ho Joon est tordant, les scènes le faisant intervenir, du moins au début, sont du pur comique de situation, et ses confrontations avec Seo Jae Yoon un bonheur absolu.
Ensuite les acteurs. On retrouve Kim Jiwoong et Yoon Seobin après Kissable Lips et j'avais un petit espoir de voir la première paire coréenne telle qu'elles peuvent exister en Thaïlande, mais Jiwoong a décidé de suivre son rêve et je ne peux que lui souhaiter le meilleur tout en espérant qu'il ne tire pas un trait sur son travail d'acteur, notamment BL. Pourquoi ? Parce que ces deux-là ont une complicité rarement vue dans le cadre du BL coréen. Si ROP fonctionne si bien, c'est bien grâce à leur talent et à leur alchimie.
La réalisation : la série, comme tous les BL coréens, est très courte et se voit très facilement. Et pourtant, les épisodes sont pleins, bien découpés, les personnages étonnamment bien dessinés et complexes. L'utilisation de la caméra et de la photo est recherchée et plaisante. La série dans son ensemble est intéressante dans sa réalisation et n'est pas abandonnée à sa seule dimension BL. Le rythme est soutenu et il y a peu, voire pas, de scènes inutiles.
Je conseille par ailleurs d'écouter l'OST, chantée notamment par Jiwoong et Seobin, qui accompagne parfaitement la série. Les MV sont sympathiques à regarder (enregistrement et coulisses).
En définitive, ROP est une excellente surprise. Si tout n'est pas parfait (scénario et rebondissements un peu attendus), il reste une série de qualité, des acteurs et un couple surprenants d'évidence, et un énorme sourire à la fin.
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HISTÓRIA FÁCIL DE SER ASISSTIDA
Essa é uma comedia romântica gostosa e fácil de ser assistida, ótima para passar o tempo.Ela começa muito bem e avança de forma ok mas no final algumas coisas me deixaram desanimada.
1° Quando um tem correr atrás do outro porque simplesmente conversar sobre o que ele havia descoberto parecia que estava fora de questão (atitude extremamente infantil e desgastante)
2° Quem abre mão de ser herdeiro? Essa demonização do dinheiro e status me incomoda
3° Parece que eles tinham mais química antes de namorarem
Enfim, é uma boa série mas não está entre as minhas favoritas.
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