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RoseQ

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RoseQ

Procrastination Zone
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Cherry Blossoms After Winter
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by RoseQ
Jul 2, 2023
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

Don’t concern yourself with the misunderstandings and prejudices of others.

The series was very enjoyable, but it felt a bit choppy at times. The series covered a lot of events that happen over a longer period of time which meant that a lot of the backstory was left out. Things seemed to move very fast at certain points of the series. I think making this into either a two-season series or adding a few more episodes would be the better option.

Jo Taesung & Seo Haebom: I found the two adorable. They seem to be quite different from one another, but they are a good match. Taesung appears colder and can be quite scary when he wants to. Haebom is a sweetheart, he is very forgiving and kind. The height difference between the actors made the couple appear even cuter. I really liked the fact that Haebom is the older one, even if only a few weeks / months. Haebom’s character growth in the series is amazing. He went from this shy kid who feels like a burden and just wants to make friends to someone who can express what he wants and what makes him happy.

I really liked the fact that the two characters respected each other’s boundaries. We can see this especially from Taesung. And the fact that he both addressed and apologized for what he did wrong, was a surprise. A good one. Something we don’t really see in many BLs. The apology doesn’t make things right, but Teasung really regretted his actions.

I enjoyed the OST and the intro and outro sequences too. The locations were beautiful, the warmer colors really suited the series nicely. But the shortness of it made things really rushed and there were a few times when the scene transitions didn’t fully make sense.

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Just Friends?
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by RoseQ
Jun 26, 2023
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 6.0

It was sweet but also short and confusing

The movie is quite short, so everything seems a bit rushed at times. I know it’s supposed to cover events that mostly happen over the span of a bit more than 24h with some extra scenes later on, but it still a lot of things that they tried to squeeze in. There have a been quite a few scenes that left me confused on what is happening exactly or what do they mean.

I found the couple, Min Soo and Seok Yi, absolutely adorable. I really liked their interactions, the little touches and looks. They were hiding who they truly are to one another, but you could tell if you looked closely. I also liked the fact that the two are an already established couple who has joint plans for the future. Ones that they have previously discussed and have also discussed during the movie. Their conversations actually had meaning to them. And their chemistry is amazing! For an older Korean BL, I was quite surprised how passionate the two were with one another and how much they showed on screen.

The side characters, side “couple”, left me mostly confused. I don’t really think they brough much to the story. Things wouldn’t be much different if they left the two out.

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Lovely Writer Special Episode
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by RoseQ
Jun 25, 2023
1 of 1 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 5.5
Story 4.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

Disappointing, I really expected more

I really expected a lot more from this special episode, but I ended up being really disappointed. The episode takes place 2 years after either the time the two started dating or 2 years after their break ended. I am honestly not sure. But that is not even the problem.

Nubsib & Gene: I really thought the two are over the whole not talking about problems. I guess not. If I found Gene’s awkwardness adorable in the main series, I found his actions towards Nubsib pretty annoying in this special. The two have been together for two years (at least) and he is still this cold towards him. Like how? Why? They didn’t really feel like they were in a long-term relationship, which seems to be a theme I started to notice in many special episodes.

The plot is a mess. We were introduced to some new characters that really had no purpose in the grand scheme of things. We saw a lot of old characters who, again, didn’t really have any real purpose. Except helping Nubsib and Gene make a fool out of each other. Don’t even get me started on Gene’s plan… he crossed many lines with that. Writer or not, that was too much. Then we also got to see Aoey, only for his story to have no real conclusion once again. Why even include him then? Same goes for Mhok.

All in all, it left me annoyed and with more questions than conclusions. It also didn't conclude anything that was left open in the series.

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All the Liquors
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by RoseQ
Jun 25, 2023
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.5
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

The characters balance each other nicely

I like how realistic the series felt at times and the fact that it lacked unnecessary drama and jealousy fits. The two main characters are adults and their interactions and lives fit their roles. The locations for the series were really beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, the spaces of each character really seemed to fit them well.

Park Ki Hoon & Han Ji Yu: I found the two adorable! Han Ji Yu seems to be quite wild, easy going yet a bit awkward at times. Park Ki Hoon is an introvert who doesn’t do well in social situations, and that shows. I really liked how they kept their personalities throughout the series, there were no drastic changes. Sure, cold male lead became softer and more caring, but he still kept some of his traits. I do like how drama free the series was. It was a bit of a slow burn, but it felt realistic. The two are adults who didn’t rush into things. Even with having a crush on one another. They balance each other out really nicely. Han Ji Yu being a foodie and how he enjoyed pretty much everything he was eating was such a mood.

I am not really a fan of the fact that Han Ji Yu was shown as pretty much alcoholic. And the whole reason why Park Ki Hoon hates alcohol was delivered in a very cold, stoic manner. It was quite anticlimactic. Including how he was then suddenly cool with not only people drinking around him and in his restaurant but with him drinking as well.

I loved the friendships shown in the series. Park Ji Ha is an absolute cutie, the typical always single, in and out of relationships, kind of friend. His friendship with Han Ji Yu is amazing, they are the kind of friends that tell you just how things are. I also really liked the friendship between Park Ki Hoon and his friend / employee Choi Wan. It felt more formal, but the two had a close relationship and Choi Wan was doing his best to get his friend to open up a bit more. Kim Yuh Ah was a great addition to the group.

There was some humor to the series too. Which I liked. I really loved the opening scene, actually I really liked the whole first episode. I was hooked! Sadly, I feel like things got very rushed after the 2nd or 3rd episode, instead of focusing on the whole persuasion to work together part which was promised in the series description.

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SOTUS S
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by RoseQ
Jun 7, 2023
13 of 13 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 6.5

A great continuation of the story from SOTUS

I liked how the stories of most characters from the first season continue in the second season. The seniors all graduated and have entered the working world, while the juniors are leading the hazing of the new freshmen and getting ready to do their internships. The majority of the series takes place during Kongpob’s internship in the company that Arthit works at. I think this kind of progress with the storyline was really nice, as we get to see all of them settling in a new stage of their lives.

M and May are finally official! Yay for that! But nay for some of the comments M had. At one point he told her she should get fat so the other guys will leave her alone, and that really bothered me. It has so many implications behind it – from saying bigger people are not attractive to putting the blame on May (which can be further extended into victim blaming). I know the series was filmed a few years ago, but such comments were already problematic then.

We got some new couples too, which I was really excited about. Especially because no other ships were sailed in the first season. Which is kind of realistic for university life, but still. One of the couples and its future are strongly hinted at, while the other couple has a date at the end. And Prae finally got herself a gorgeous girlfriend!

Kongpob & Arthit: I found Arthit, Mr. Sun, adorable in the first season. His reluctance and struggles about not being ready to come out are all very relatable and realistic. Kongpob is more confident and while he struggles to, he is a lot less shy about it. I guess it has to do with his upbringing as well. What wasn’t realistic was how the two were with each other. Not in public, but in private. They have been dating for two years, and yet they act more like it’s their first week of dating. It just made them look so distant from one another, like the two barely know each other. I also think that a lot of their conflicts and issues could have been resolved with simple conversations.

There were a few lines, especially from Kongpob, that hit me right in the feels. Arthit is really struggling with being in love with a man and not feeling like he is good enough for him. Kongpob is struggling too, he feels like his boyfriend doesn't care about him as much as he does and feels like he is the only one carrying the relationship. And that is exhausting.

The fact that Arthit knows absolutely nothing about Kongpob’s family after being with him for two years is crazy to me. Like do they never talk about their homes? What do they even talk about then? I am kind of disappointed that we didn’t really get any coming out to the family scenes. I feel like Kongpob is very close to his family from the way he talks with his parents, and I truly believe the two would be supportive of him. Especially knowing he’s seeing Arthit.

I feel like there are a lot of loose ends left. Maybe they were leaving things open in hopes of another season, but it was still kind of annoying. Or they could at least hint at their future plans some more or in a clearer manner. It did leave me a bit confused.

The bonus scenes were absolutely adorable! They even made me smiles after the emotional rollecoaster that some of the episodes were.

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Our Skyy 2: Bad Buddy
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by RoseQ
Jun 1, 2023
1 of 1 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 7.0

Can we be lovey-dovey now?

So, this takes place three years after Pat and Pran got together. So, between the 11th and 12th episode of the main series. Others think the two broke up, but Ink, Pa, Wai and Korn know the truth. I am a bit confused if their friends know that their break up is fake. Wai and Korn know the truth, but no one bats an eye when Korn teases Pat about his boyfriend and then continues to talk like Pat and Pran broke up. It does make me a bit confused.

I’d pay to see Korn take on the role of one of the dwarfs in Snow White. Which one would suit him best though? There is no Naughty. Maybe Grumpy? They both have a short fuse, but Korn seems to be more cheerful than the dwarf.

I both love and hate them giving us another take at their iconic scenes. Elevator scene, fake fighting, curtain drop... Sure, it means nothing changed between the two and it brings back a ton of memories and feelings, but at the same time, it does come across as just a little bit lazy writing. I am not complaining too much, I really enjoyed the episode.

I really love how Pat and Pran seem to have stayed the same. It doesn't feel like the Our Skyy 2 episdoes were filmed 2 years later, but more like they have been done all together. I am really enjoying their bickering and their lovey-dovey moments, even if they are not that many. And Ink and Pa are absolutely adorable together!

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A Boss and a Babe
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by RoseQ
May 19, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

More like a fanboy and a chatterbox

This is such a cute series from the start! I like that it is light and funny (actually, it wasn’t as light and funny as I expected), especially as I have been watching some quite dark and heavy stuff lately. While the main theme of the series is nothing new, I absolutely love what they did with the characters. I also think it’s very fun to have a game company and gaming competitions be a part of the series, even if I hoped to see more of it.

Gun & Cher: I find Cher absolutely adorable, both the way he acts and just how talkative he is. He is unapologetically himself. But he also shows a sense of maturity and understanding for those around him, which might be due to his past. He is not childish to the point of it being annoying, he is simply being himself. Or maybe that’s his way of hiding the pain. Boss Gun is an interesting character too; we learn pretty quickly that there are some events from his past that are still bothering him. And that not everyone in his life is supportive of him. And he’s Cher’s fan, how cute! Cher was first introduced as someone who brings out the more relaxed side of Gun, but I think Gun quickly became a safe person for Cher. Yet he never pressures him into sharing more than he is willing to, he simply lets him know he is there for him when he is ready to talk. Another thing that I absolutely love is the attention to details – even the way Gun and Cher sit while having breakfast really shows how their personalities are.

I also absolutely love the fact that whatever happens between Cher and Gun is always consensual. Gun is in a position of power and that is something he could easily use to get what he wants, yet he never really pressures Cher into anything. Cher can always refuse something, and Gun doesn’t get mad at him. If anything, Cher seems to be the more daring one between the two, erasing all the “normal” boundaries of boss-intern, even friend-friend, relationships. I feel that their excellent communication also helps with showing that Gun is not taking advantage of his position. They talk very openly about everything, and I find that very refreshing. It’s nice to see.

Another thing that I really want to praise is the way they talked about LGBTQ+ community. There is a lot of gossip happening around the office about boss and his preferences. The first time Cher put them in their place, I wanted to clap. Or adressing how rude it is to speculate about who is a top and who is a bottom - like you don't ask a straight couple in what position they do it, so why would you do that to a gay couple?

Force and Book have great chemistry on screen. I think they did great with portraying their characters. I also think their visuals really fit the characters well, so that was a great casting decision. Not sure how similar they are to their roles in real life, but I am sure that Cher’s constant chatting was a challenge for Book, but he pulled it off.

Zo & Three: They are adorable, especially for already being an established couple. I am living for the short, cute, and sweet moments between them. Three seems to have some anger issues, he is very quick to blow up. But Zo seems to be able to handle him pretty well. There’s probably a story behind this, but we didn’t really get to know it.

Jack is also a character I like a lot. He has a lot on his plate, including his depression, yet he is such a great friend to Cher. I do feel we are missing some backstory to Jack. And also how the whole friend group came to be. He might appear a bit rough on the edges sometimes, but I think his straight-to-the-point personality also helps to keep Cher grounded. Cher’s cheerfulness and slightly impulsive behavior keep Jack on his toes. I know some people don’t like him sticking his nose into Cher’s relationship with Gun, but Jack didn’t mean anything bad. He wanted to make sure his friend won’t get hurt in the end.

I have mixed feelings about Porsche. There are moments where I feel like his relationship with Gun is very weird and too close for someone who used to be a couple. But at the same time, it makes a lot of sense as Gun is not someone who opens easily. He finds it hard to let people in. It was nice to see how supportive the two were though, we usually get exes who are ready to do anything to either destroy each other's happiness or want to get back together.

Ah, Thoop. I knew there was going to be something more than just him being a brat. And while what Tian went through is heartbreaking, Thoop’s guilt is no less painful. I also understand why he acted the way he did. And his reaction when he saw Gun and Cher together makes a lot of sense.

The whole Thyme situation is one that didn’t really get a full closure. I guess one could say it did, but it still feels like there was still a lot unsaid and unfinished.

And I think it’s great that they don’t tend to drag conflicts through multiple episodes but get them resolved fairly quickly. It makes it more realistic, but it also doesn’t ruin the anticipation for new episodes.

The OST is really catchy as well. I really like it. I like the intro as well. And I found the boss and intern characters adorable!

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Don't Say No: Special Episode
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by RoseQ
May 3, 2023
1 of 1 episodes seen
Completed 2
Overall 6.5
Story 4.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 6.0

Leon and Pob, why?

The synopsis says that this takes place 3 years after Leon and Pob parted ways, so I don’t think I am unreasonable to want more of them. They got very little screen time, and it was mostly them almost meeting each other, but not actually meeting. Which kind of sucks. I hope we do get to see their series soon.

Story wise, nothing much actually happened. We got some info on what everyone has been up to since we last saw them, but that was it. I was really bothered by the twins trying to kidnap the lovebirds to take them on a vacation. And why does Leo have a gun? That part made very little sense, but at least their stupidity was called out.

I did like the fluff we got. Leon and Fiat are still adorable together, and madly in love with each other. Their friends are still crazy. So, nothing changed.

I do want to know more about other characters as well. They all seemed very interesting, especially because the story is set in the same universe as Love in the Air. I would love to see more from the twins, no matter how crazy their ideas often seem to be.

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Chains of Heart
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by RoseQ
Apr 23, 2023
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

Confusing, but it had me coming back

The trailer looked really interesting, and I was excited to give a try to a BL series that seems more complicated and with a crime related plotline. I am a sucker for a good mystery. The beginning was a little jump into the past to let us know what and how it happened, which was nice as it put some things into perspective.

However, what happened going forward made me quite confused. I have questions, a lot of them. I feel like we were bombarded with a great number of people all at once, so I found it very hard to keep up with who everyone is exactly. It got a bit easier as the story progressed, but there were still characters that I didn’t know where to put throughout the series. But no matter how confusing it is, it does have its charm. I was looking forward to watching new episodes. So, they must have done something right.

Ken is… a mess. I am not really sure what they were trying to do with his character. I understand his personality and the way he acts, but I feel like the writers couldn’t decide how they want him to be – is he supposed to be this badass character who can handle whatever gets thrown at him or is he supposed to be character in constant need of saving? He got almost chocked to death in like half of the episodes!

Mr. Lue is interesting. At times I think he might be Din – either some sort of reincarnation of him or a heavily operated on version of him. But then at other times I think he might be just someone who got involved with Din in the past. (These were my thoughts watching the series. I now know what is and what isn’t true). All I was sure of was that he likes Ken, a lot. And I think the actor is doing a great job showing emotions through his eyes.

The chemistry between Boom (Mr. Lue) and Haii (Ken) is amazing though. They look so good together! The scenes between them were very tense, but in a good way. I do hope they get another series together. Also, yay for giving mature roles to mature actors.

I do not like the “villains” though. They seem very cartoon-like, they don’t really fit into the series that well. Also, it’s a bit annoying that they don’t always continue the next episode where the one before ended.

And while certain things were kind of obvious and easy to predict, there were certain plot twists that I did not expect. There are characters I thought were connected to the villains when they were actually good guys. I really like it when a series tricks me into seeing a character differently than what they actually are. That is a good quality for any sort of mystery / thriller show.

The ending seemed kind of rushed though. It was very abrupt. I am not the biggest fan of the ending either. However, I do like the fact that the “good” guys didn’t get a free pass for their criminal actions. Often, that gets overlooked. I was happy it was different this time.

The OST fits the story very nicely, I really liked it.

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Crush on You
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by RoseQ
Apr 21, 2023
7 of 7 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.0
Story 4.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

A long commercial with cute TutorYim moments

Another TutorYim mini-series! It does look like a long commercial, but I love that we are getting some more cute moments between the two actors. And it’s so short! Their chemistry is great, and I love how Yim’s character got caught taking the picture. It was such a cute little scene. And Tutor’s character is so slick! I see what he is doing. And I’m liking it!

I know there was not much time or opportunity to really develop the characters, but I really like the cheekiness of Tutor’s characters. I find it absolutely adorable. And Yim is excellent at pretending to be clueless. Super cute!

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TharnType Special: Lhong's Story
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by RoseQ
Apr 13, 2023
1 of 1 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 1.0
Story 1.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

Lhong does NOT deserve a redemption arc

I feel like the line above should be enough to explain why this special deserves one star. Actually, I would go into negatives if I could.

What Lhong did to Tar is not excusable. There is not a single bad thing that could have happened to him in the past that would make me think that his actions can be explained. He is evil. That’s it. Giving us a sob story about his past does not change the fact that he not only completely ruined the life of a teenage boy, but also continued to blackmail and manipulate the said boy. Let’t not forget him ruining his friend’s happiness again and again. And trying to kill the said friend’s boyfriend. Yeah, yeah, he hesitated. Does not mean he is a good person.

I am honestly so pissed that someone (aka MAME) had the audacity to think that he deserves a second chance. Or that the viewers would care about his sob story. No. The only thing we care about and are still upset about is the fact that he walked free. There were absolutely no real consequences for his actions. Sure, he lost a friend. Boo-hoo, go cry in the corner. What he should have gotten is either a life in prison or in some sort of mental hospital.

I do have to give it to the actor though. He is really good at switching the emotions in his scenes. And I do think he did a good job portraying Lhong. It does take talent to make you hate someone as much as we all hate Lhong.

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TharnType Season 2: 7 Years of Love
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by RoseQ
Apr 13, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 4.5
Story 4.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 3.0

A guide on how to go from bad to worse

Why do I do this to myself? Like I disliked the first season. And yet, here I am, suffering through another season of TharnType and their dysfunctional, toxic relationship. Also, when I talk about characters, I am talking about the characters and not the actors who play them.

I feel like most of the series was a repeat plot of the first season – jealousy, a lot of it, and the two of them being bad at talking with each other. There was no real character development in the first season, so going into the second season that is happening 7 years later, I had high expectations. My mistake, I guess. I really expected a more mature couple that knows each other and can trust each other. Yeah, that’s not TharnType. Honestly, how did they even make it this far in the first place? And the fact that the two are not even public with their relationship?

Let’s talk about the whole Tharn & Type and Leo & Fiat mess. Honestly, I cannot hate Fiat. He was supposed to be the villain of this story. And while there are many things that I don’t think were okay, he is too cute for me to hate him. He can be quite unlikable at times, though. I really love his “friendship” with Leo. Leo is an amazing character and I really loved how he was keeping Fiat in line, preventing him from truly becoming a bad person. Even if his reasons might have been a bit selfish. One question though – who in their right mind would agree to Type’s stupid plan of getting Fiat to confess his feelings? I could never forgive someone for putting me through that, especially if they claim they love me. The way our “mature” couple handled the whole situation, on the other hand, was a mess. No communication, of course. Some violence. And a lot of tears. It’s like a repeat of season one, I swear.

We got two more side couples. They weren’t show that much, but I think they were adorable. But maybe not that memorable. I do not like how Khui and Seo suddenly became Tharn’s and Type’s neighbors again. It makes no sense.

And while on the topics that make no sense (or even less than usual), what’s up with the whole monk thing? It’s like they ran out of plot and had to throw something completely random in, so they had enough material for 12 episodes. It just doesn’t really go well with the whole flow of the story.

The OST was nice though. I also liked the way they included the problem of homophobic work environments and how hostile they can turn. Let’s not get into how Type could have done things better. I don’t have enough energy for it.

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Star and Sky: Sky in Your Heart
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by RoseQ
Apr 11, 2023
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

I want to stop everything… just to be with you

I was getting a lot of A Tale Of Thousand Stars vibes from the series when it started. And I was here for it, I absolutely loved ATOS. But I am also extremely glad that Sky In Your Heart took a different direction. I think the locations were beautiful. I love how we really get to see two extremes of the world in the two Star & Sky series – the sea and the mountains. I think it was a smart play on things from the perspective of creating the series.

Fah & Prince: I didn’t want Fah to see Prince just as a rebound from his ex that he was still not really over. So as their relationship developed, I was glad that Prince was shown to be much more to Fah than just a rebound. Fah was taking things slow, and I do appreciate his reasoning behind it – their lives on the mountain are far from reality, so taking things slow is what they both needed. I like the sass that Prince threw at Fah. He might come from money, but he is a surprisingly down to earth person that cares deeply about everyone around him. And while he did appear to be afraid of letting people get too close too quickly, it does make a lot of sense why. I really like that the two had good communications (most of the time), which helped their relationship move forward nicely. Another thing I liked about the two is that just because they are opening to each other and getting closer, their fears and past experiences don’t just disappear. They are still valid, and they still have an impact on both. I like that while some things were shown in a romanticized version, we also saw some very realistic portrayals of situation. One that sticks with me is Fah’s personal live vs. work life dilemma that seems to be a constant struggle for him. Just like it often is for doctors in real life.

Kluen & Dao: The little clips of the two in each episode are adorable. Fah overprotectiveness might be a bit too much at times, but I like it how Kluen doesn’t really look too bothered by it. Actually, he is, but he doesn’t let it dictate his and Dao’s relationship. And the fact that Dao saw through Fah the moment he used the “I have a friend who…” lines was so funny. We all know that the friend is the person asking, but we don’t often see others calling people out for that silliness.

Other side characters were a lot of fun too. I am not really sure why Mesa and JJ had to be on the mountain as well, they weren’t driving, but at least Fah had some help when it came to dealing with his feelings. Even if they were not always helpful. Prince’s mom is an absolute icon! She had me fooled for a bit, even if it didn’t make much sense in relation to how Prince acts and who he is. The chief, the kids, Yayah and the rest of the villagers were a nice addition as well. I do admit Yayah was my favorite of them all. Sincere is basically Typhoon 2.0. I really wanted to hate him, but his actions do make a lot of sense. He loves Prince and he wanted the best for him. He failed to realize that Prince might be the one who knows what is the best for himself.

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The Eclipse
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by RoseQ
Mar 21, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

Having the right support matters

I was intrigued by the trailer, and I really enjoyed the series. I expected more in the terms of the mystery and suspense. I do think the pacing of the series was a bit off – it started very intense and then kind of simmered down. I am not really sure what bothered me with that kind of pace, maybe just that it was so different from what we usually get.

I wasn’t expecting such serious topics to be addressed through the series. I was honestly expecting another silly high school drama with a bit of mystery. However, topics of mental health (depression, suicide, pressure), the structure of society (following the rules) and LGBTQ+ issues are heavily present throughout the series.

I know that when it comes to mental health, the suicide of teacher Dika and his depression were supposed to be in the center. But I think that what we really need to talk about it Akk. Why? Because the thing that weighted so heavily on him was the pressure that him and others put on him. It’s something we see so often in today’s world, yet we very rarely realize when that pressure becomes to much someone. Often, the realization comes after it is already too late. I really like the way his struggles with trying to do his best were portrayed.

The structure of society is extremely present through both what is going on at school – the protest, the prefect club, the way they treat those who think differently – and in the books we see Aye read. Another thing that I found interesting was the philosophy class where all the thinkers believed in very different things from what the school expected from their students. I also really liked Wat’s “you are what you consume” speech.

As for LGBTQ+ struggles, the series focuses mainly on the teens (but not exclusively). I think the struggle of coming out and / or being openly gay in an only-boys school was shown really nicely. The doubts and the hesitations from Kan and Akk were really on point. Akk also struggled with the fact that being gay might ruin his image of a perfect son, a perfect student.

As for actors, I think they all did an amazing job portraying their character emotions and leading us through their stories. I love the friendship between Akk, Kan and Wat. The three are a mess together, but in a good way. I love how supportive they are of each other as well.

Akk & Ayan: There is no doubt that First and Khao have an amazing on-screen chemistry and that played their roles amazingly. Their romance is enemies to lovers kind of love, but it is done really well. I really like the fact that neither of them was abusive to the other or was bullying the other just because they “hate” each other. The way they supported each other long before they were official really warmed my heart.

Kan & Thua: I think Neo and Louis are a great pairing, they always deliver. Kan is a character that seems very unserious at first glance, but paying more attention, we can see how caring he is and how many details he notices. He also becomes more confident, more self-assured through the series. Thua was someone I felt a lot of empathy for at first – not only is he the target for many jokes for being openly gay, but also has his crush occasionally avoiding him to not start any rumors. However, none of that excuses what he did in the end. To be honest, he is maybe the only character in this whole series who I didn’t wish a happy ending for. But Kan deserved one, even if it was with Thua.

Ending was maybe a bit of a letdown. I really expected something bigger behind the whole Suppalo curse story. But at the same time, it felt kind of realistic to end the way it did. Kind of realistic being a very broad definition, of course.

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Even Sun
1 people found this review helpful
by RoseQ
Mar 15, 2023
6 of 6 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 7.0

Great potential, but it's too short

The story is interesting. I have seen other series where we have debtors and creditors, but never as the main couple. So, it was quite an original storyline. I do wish it was longer though, especially as the ending seem very sudden and rushed. The location was absolutely stunning and the OST was very catching. The BTS clips were cute and funny as well.

I really enjoyed the sound effects whenever Sun (Prem) did something silly. It really made me focus on what is he going to mess up at that time. I absolutely loved the color scheme of Athit’s (Boun’s) clothes in the series as well. The beachy vibes and colors fit him incredibly well. And Prem rocked the orange hair!

I swear that whoever decided to put Prem into the role of a wanna-be tough guy deserves a raise. I wasn’t sure what to expect, I always see Prem as a cutie, no bad boy vibes. So, seeing him in such role was interesting. I absolutely loved how they made him the absolute worst debt collector who is scared of the debtors, ghosts and cockroaches. It was an interesting combination of traits that he pulled of incredibly well.

Athit was interesting as well. At first, I thought he is very serious and responsible, someone who has no time for fun. But then he played Sun, tricked him into his trap, and we got to see a more mischievous and free spirited side of him that I enjoyed as well.

I am a sucker for side couples, but I wish there would be less of a focus on them through the series. It’s already quite short, so having so much time spent on the side couples was a bit annoying as it ate into the screentime of Athit and Sun. Which might also why I find the ending very rushed and making very little sense.

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