WHEN SOMEONE ASKED ME WHAT IS BL? MY ANSWER; KISEKI DEAR TO ME !
I want to begin with the story, I don't know if this was the first gangsters themed BL I ever watched but this is literally has an amazing story, not too bloody, everything is exciting. I Like the progression, most BL stories have different ways of lead first meeting but here, it was exciting, like a gangster man lived in the house of a student, it was really catchy, and for an unknown reason I had a teary eyes many times watching this, this is not too dramatic but I felt it ! specially when Bai Zong Yi for many times pardoned Fan Jhe Ruei becuase he loved him ? I felt his love. The couples beginning has so many funny things and as they develop feelings for each other it was so nice, like the couple led the story well althrough the way. I cried When Bai Zong Yi"s family still accepted Jhen Ruei even he was improsoned because of him, I so love how the story ended. When Jhen Ruei pretended to have an amnesia, and Bai Zong Yi opened a bakery of strawberry for Jhen Ruei I was so emotional like I felt those part so much ❣️ this couple's story is just so lovely that I can't get over it. This is phenomenal, I was never wrong watching it right away. Chen Yi and Ai Di was so great also here, like they should have their own drama focusing on their story, Ai Di waiting for Chen Yi a long time, I was so emotional, I cried when Ai Di was celebrating his birthday alone when he had promised with Chen Yi to celebrate together but inspite of it, I liked how strong he is, even when Chen Yi is coming back to him finally, there was so many funny moments of them I love them here. I also like the part when Bai Zong Yi back hugged Jhen Ruei !! my fave part so so much ! ??. When this drama included a cameo of some amazing BL Actors from the past was really great, the one from beloved In House I do, from history S4 and the Plus Minus which is my favorite also ! this made even more catchy! I so love the story, not too heavy, not too light not too dramatic , just a right portion of everything needed !The actors are amazing Kai Hsu ! so so manly so chinese dark handsome look, and Taro Lin so so cute, he resembles Park Bo Gum for me ! their acting is so amazing, when they cry, I cry also ! they are just so so real , like all of them is so so like real ! Let me just say that I was surprised that Kai Hsu was the submissive here .. but it was cute it was different it was new .. they just fit each other , well nowadays being a top or a bottom or dominant or submissive on same sex relationship does not matter anyways, and that is what they have represented here ! being of those does not depend on the looks right? so anyways I just love it, it was refreshing .The songs are great ! made me feel even more the depths of each characters and what the story is implying. Let me just also say that Taiwan BL's hit different for me because when they kiss , it just like, they're just doing it as if it was just like hugging or like handshakes, coz too natural, zero % awkward thing on kisses, as if they have been doing it for a long time ! like they are so comfortable to the one they are kissing ! and the good thing is it is not too steamy, it was just right ! ? it just feels so real ! this is what I notice on taiwanese BL , from the We best love: no. 1 for you, damn ! they are like hussler ! ? and It is amazing for me, that is what I love on Taiwanesw BL , like they know from heart what we like BL fans ! and here at Kiseki , legendary kissing scene I should say ! Korean BL sometimes has that awkward factor which is okay it is normal anyways but Taiwanese, you will never end a BL series unsatisfied ! ?? not to mention their videos of fan services , that they even do kisses !! Going Back, Rewatch Value ? I would definitely rewatch this one over and over again in my life ! there is no reason not to ! Too bad that it was obly 13 episodes, I just hoped it was longer like 16, but even so it was complete, the story is well progressed and elaborated, some actors here have not too perfect acting but it was enough it was okay , not to perfect for everyone but perfect for me, the story focused on the love story which is what I've always liked in drama specially BL'S , they really got me here, And ! BoBo Lu ?! he is so cute by the way .. please let him be a lead on a BL also ? I love this drama really ! I hope to see the leads here on another drama ?? wanna see more of them please .. looking forward. this is definitely one of my top recommendations. when someone asked me what is BL ? I will answer, It is Kiseki Dear to me !
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Best thriller and roller coaster drama
I enjoyed this drama and it was good to see mafia theme bl dramas unlike only college drama it was refreshing and both the couples slayed the role especially the second couple kid wow his acting was really good and everyone were happy at the last I do recommend this drama to everyone in this drama you can find comedy, romance, intense scenes, love, family, friendship, mafia, college- teacher, sad tears and finally happy ending do watch it guys anyway all the best to the team hope them to see again all the actors were best acting and handsome and the story was so good and quality of the series is best and music is good overall it’s a thumbs up seriesWas this review helpful to you?
Worth it
Finally another good(!!!) drama that is not just lovey dovey! This year was, in my opinion, not the best year for BLs, there were some good ones, but I feel like 2022 had more to offer. I am glad that I randomly heard about this dramas, since I kinda gave up on the BL Genre this year.I really prefer the BL dramas on the darker side, so this one was perfect for me!
To be honest, I preferred the Story about Chen Yi and Ai Di more, but probably because I can kinda relate to it more.
I really hope to see more Dramas like this!
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Something is missing
I don't have much to say tbh...the plot didn't drive me crazy but I appreciated the characters and loved the second couple.
Overall it's a cute series, right for those moments when you don't know what to watch.
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Rewatcher for sure!
Loved everything about this show.Wish it was longer. Both couples were amazing!! Have already rewatched episodes and will rewatch the series in the future. I normally hate time jumps but the one in this one was written in well.
Enough plot twists to make it interesting.
It started out a little slow but picked up quickly.
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YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS!
I think this might be the fastest I’ve ever finished a show in my life.I knew just from the clips I’ve seen that I would really enjoy Kiseki: Dear to Me, but I didn’t think I would love it as much as I did. I could not stop watching or thinking about this show. The way it was filmed was absolutely beautiful, the acting was simply amazing no words, especially for Taro as this was his first series! The range he showed was incredible! The chemistry between Nat and Louis and Kai and Taro was chief’s kiss amazing. The Cinematography was stunning; I swear some of those shots were just beautiful, the storyline wasn’t that confusing despite it being less than 30 minute long episodes. Everything is explained and the way the episode’s are structured helps the story along and makes it seem real because time actually passes and it’s shown. The music was perfect as well. I both love how short the episodes are but I also want them to be an hour long as well.
I’m so sad it’s over but the messages from Nat, Louis, Taro and Kai were so sweet and the behind the scenes clips at the ends were a joy to see.
Now below this are just random thoughts I had while watching that I want to add because..why not! Beware there are spoilers..
The comparison between Zhe Rui and a cat is the funniest and most truthful thing I have ever seen.
Drunk Ai Di is adorable and the fact he’s a cuddly drunk is even greater. Plus his friendship with Rui is adorable. Sullen, jealous Zongyi is somehow adorable and funny and I love it.
THE SPIT TAKE IN E6!!! I’VE NEVER LAUGHED SO HARD. NOT AI DI DOING THE EXACT SAME THING THOUGH!!!!
I freaking adore Zongyi’s family
Everyone in this show is gay and I love it!!!
NOT THE FUCKING WOLF!!!! AI DI LOOKS CUTE AS HELL WHILE ZONGYI…..
I want to know who tf hit Zhong Yi over the head WWE style with a chair of all things!!
The scene (You know the scene) between Ai Di and Chen Yi was both beautiful and heartbreaking, the tear from Ai Di, the music, the way it was shot was just beautiful and heartbreaking for Ai Di.
Zongyi’s reunion with his dad and sister was tear inducing and so sweet. The acting done by the actors playing Zongyi’s dad and sister was spectacular. The grief and guilt they portrayed because Zongyi went to prison for his dad to get a new heart was so sad!!!!!
HIS FAMILY IS SO PROUD AND SUPPORTIVE OF HIM I CAN’TT!!!!!
I’m sorry but Zongyi opening a Cat bakery is just everything to me.
Chen Yi being clueless about how to chase and prove to Ai Di he likes him is hilarious and accrete to his character.
I did not expect that sad as hell scene with Chen Dong Yang and Ming Lei. That breaks my heart but it was also sweet in a really sad way.
I NEVER saw that ending plot twist at all! There will be something at the bottom about it because I can’t not post about that scene! You have been warned!
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I never saw her being Zheng Teng’s sister!!! I feel bad for her, she loved her brother and just wanted revenge for his death but still!!!!!!!! UHHHHHGGG.
The engagement was so freaking cute and sweet!
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I’m Only On Episode 10
I felt the need to write down my thoughts on Kiseki: Dear to Me, before Ep. 11 Drops.I really look forward to the new episodes, each, and every week. The story is so good, the actors are superb, the characters and story are rich, full, and well-written.
This is one of those series that I wish would never end.
Kudos to all, who were involved with the making of this series, from the author to the director, and from the production company to the cast & crew.
I don’t think I’ll change my mind in the final episodes, I think my feelings and opinions will only be confirmed even more.
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* SPOILER ALERT * I'm really annoyed that we didn't get 2 episodes this week ( i was really expecting it ), but other than that, i loved it . Was surprised to see the couple from " Be Loved in House " in here but not as surprised as a was to see the main couple from "HIStory 3 : make our days count." I look forward to seeing next weeks episode . I would definitely recommend this series, and i am looking forward to seeing where the main couples' story is going. It seems like it's getting interesting . *EDIT* i clearly only read the synopsis. Otherwise, i would have seen that the HIStory 3 and BLIH couples are credited in the cast, and of course that the series ends in Nov. I'm still annoyed about the 1 episode per week, though
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The focused on the wrong couple.
I dropped this show and then came back after awhile out of boredom. The main story is so stupid and slow. I would of like to see more about Chen Yi & Ai Di. They are the only reason I kept watching but I'm starting to notice in a lot of the shows I watch the side character are way more interesting then the main couple. If your on the fence about watching this I would just watch the recap for the first 5-6 episodes because they are so slow they almost started going backwards. Skipping the first couple of episodes might actually make the show betterWas this review helpful to you?
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Average story but great acting
Plot is not something new, but both leads have great chemistry which makes it fun to watch, but the age gap (17 year old/MINOR with 23 year old) does make me uncomfortably to an extent - and its what I find A LOT of people are brushing off lolAge aside and story aside, the cast does a wondful job is saving this drama to the point I’m kicking my feet and giggling during romance scenes.
I have only watched 9/13 as of writing this and episode 9 made me very frustrated with how they decided to add in memory lost on top of having Bai Zong Yi get a brain injury - could have went a different route.
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YOU NEED TO WATCH IT!
On the first episodes, I barely have interest in it. But as I progressed watching, I started to like it. Though what's bothering me is the age of Bai Zong Yi since he's portraying a minor. Normally, I don't have interest in BL with minor characters but this is a table turner for me. And for the story line, I am loving how it progresses plus the overview keeps me hooked to watching what will happen next and I can't wait for the next episode to air already!Overall, it's a good series with a pinch of comedy. You should watch it too!
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Weird tone, poor storytelling, totally unrealistic behavior
It's trying to be a lot of things at once--comedy, romcom, gangster flick--and fails to be any of them.I don't need everything I watch to be 100% authentic/realistic, but I need SOMETHING that feels genuine or is even remotely convincing and Kiseki just doesn't give me anything. On top of that, everything is extremely rushed to the point of absurdity. If a guy randomly blackmails you to take care of him otherwise he will *frame you for murder,* you're not breathless with attraction in two days. (The framing threat, btw, is unbelievably stupid. Fingerprints on a knife will not single-handedly convict someone with no record, motive, connection to the victim, or presence at the crime scene. Like, be serious.) I can turn my brain off and have fun, but only to a certain extent apparently.
No coherent plot, no chemistry, no clear identity, it's a mess. Ever seen a movie on the Hallmark channel? This is that bad. Though I guess if you think Hallmark is great then you'll love this.
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