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Ben X Jim philippines drama review
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Ben X Jim
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by BLexplorer
Nov 5, 2022
7 of 7 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 5.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 4.5
Rewatch Value 3.0
This review may contain spoilers

ITS MESSED UP!!! I HATE SUCH PLOTS!

I would rather say, it's such a mess! I really dislike plots where the bf of a girl suddenly breaks up with her because he's suddenly in love with one of his male friends. I mean, I've seen so many dramas of such similar plots. Usually, I overlook it because the gf characters in such plots are usually depicted as an arrogant, self centred, bitch... But here, Yana was a good girlfriend. Think about it..They just celebrated their "anniversary" and suddenly after a day or two, the bf asks for a break, without any proper reason. I feel so bad for her. And is relationships and love so easy that people can have a change of heart and sexuality overnight? Alright, I agree that people can suddenly fall in or out of love. But, in a relationship, commitment and responsibilities are important too. Jim was very selfish in that matter. Ben was kinda selfish too, confessing his love when he clearly saw that Jim and Yana was a happy couple. But still, I can't hate him for that because I understand, he couldn't just keep watching his first love be so in love with someone else. Many people are sympathizing with Olan. Yeah Olan is a good guy. But, I have watched quite a lot of series where the second love interest is often more caring and sometimes even better than the first love interest. Some even sacrifice themselves for their love. Yet, they remain the pitiful second love interest. Let's be honest, Olan only had a crush on Ben. They meet only for a short while when Ben gives him the courier stuff. He flirts a little and that's it. It's not like he was deeply in love with Ben. Moreover, in the mini party, he knew that Jim was Ben's first love. Throughout the party, the way Ben gazed at Jim made it obvious that he loved him and Olan was aware. Yet he still confessed. What did he expect? Ben still loved Jim. Even if they didn't get into a relationship later, Olan would still be like a rebound to him. He would still be hurt. All he could do was wait for him. And the last episode was even more messed up. Why are they so impulsive? Jim suddenly confessed on social media and when he saw Ben and Leo kissing, he wasn't even ready to listen to his explanation. Then the whole drama of lying to not hurt him and finally confessing the truth. They were mature adults but here they really behaved like impulsive teens. Anyways, it's a fine drama. Nothing new tbh. But not bad either.
I hope season 2 is better than season 1. Let's see.
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