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Good but annoying
The first season was really good, I'm not sure why I watched this one, honestly, I would've been fine with just season 1 because it ended very well. The whole series was just really annoying to me.First of all, I disliked Ji Woo's character, he turned from a cold person with a soft heart to a cold person with a cold heart, we didn't get a full reason why he left Seo Joon, just that everything Seo Joon did annoyed him which was just an easy way out, instead of saying he was scared to be in a relationship or something that made sense.
It pained me to see Seo Joon trying too hard to get Ji Woo to like him again, he needed to move on because he didn't deserve Ji Woo and the way he treated him. Seo Joon even found out Woo's restaurant wasn't doing well so he did everything he could to get people to come to the restaurant and Jo Woo was still stand ofish.
The little girl was extremely annoying to me and they were she was calling Ji Woo "dad" She needed to stop, Also her "running away" and hiding in the cupboard just because her mother couldn't pick her up was unnecessary.
I wish they could've found someone else for Seo Joon, he was just too pure for Ji Woo
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it's painful, but worth it.
10/10 would go through the pain of 9 episodes of angst to watch episode 10 again and feel joy.the to my star series is easily one of the best and well crafted korean bls out there. ms hwang da seul i owe you my entire life!!! will watch anything attached with this woman's name guaranteed! her vision is so simple, but beautiful. my heart broke for seo joon and ji woo every week in hopes that their love could be reconciled and over the ten episodes we get to see the boys in a different light and see the change in their relationship from what it was in its early stages. i felt despair upon watching episodes 7 and 8 and thinking...how can they ever come back from this, but I should have known to trust that there was an endgame in sight (even if it was a bit rushed imo) and pure elation i felt watching episodes 9 and 10 was so special. this series is so special to me. im sad that we won't get to see more of seo joon and han jiwoo's story, but i am glad that I got to go along on the journey we did get.
now its time to do a full series rewatch!
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Done right! Just done right!!!
It is pretty safe to say that the second season of this series is as magical as its first season was. And yes I am not exaggerating.I loved first season, well we all did. Although it isn't a new story but it hit all mark right. Only into first two episodes of second season, I could see how humble they remain and stick to the story rather lost into the fame received from first season. Both leading actor performed exceptionally well in their respective roles, and they are performing with equal passion in second season.
The story is pretty guessable and seems basic, but what magical is how actors persuaded its viewers that a story told many times, still can be fresh if it is made, performed and execute with passion. And I can clearly see the efforts of cast and production to bring a quality content to us once again.
There are no big daunt on coming out or big stigma of dating a celebrity, but rather their problem exist in them, which led to sway away in a relationship. But love never lessened never faltered. Sometimes when you love someone beyond your limits, you are bound to hurt that person with your inability to control your emotional outburst of good or bad intentions.
What I have seen so far, their breakup has a deep connection of love that is very much alive but rather it is on a small hiatus, as among them one, trying his best to become the best version of himself, before he could offer himself to his love of life.
Love bird KSJ is a quick to react, but at the same time, can't hold grudges, easily forgives, ducks in to the love of his love despite not committing any mistake, smiles at him, cares to death for him, expressive and lives for him, on the other hand, HJW, a quiet puppy, with less words and expressions, he has mammoth amount of equal love for his lover. Although one may seem HJW is not reasonable but he knows he is trying best as his personality is opposite to KSJ, but stepping out of his comfort zone and move into the world of KSJ was not an easy step.
HJW already a man with fewer words, left KSJ for reasons we will know in coming episodes, but one thing remains, he loves him, and loves him to the point that he had to leave in order for him not to hurt KSJ out of his own miseries.
Also, I was surprised the girl in this season would be KSJ ex, but it turned out to be HJW's. This was a unusual surprise, usually in such type of story, ex appears for a popular one or should I dare say for "seme (top)", I know it is stereotypical of me to say that, but that is a surprise actually. I am going to see how once again love will bloom again and how HJW entrust himself to KSJ once again.
I am so looking forward to, first two episodes made me fell for this series once again!!!
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The Story is too realistic. Not your burst of sweetness like S1.
I watched all available episodes just today and I am like in awe at where their relationship has headed to. Usually S2 are just a sweet and tangy continuation of S1. But this is a whole 360° to what one can expect or what I had expected. For now it's all SJ's pov and it's freaking heartbreaking for me. But I must admit that this story is very realistic when it comes to difficult human emotions.SJ is a like an abandoned puppy who has tried literally everything he could for this good for nothing relationship. And I am just sad and frustrated at how JW has been treating him. In S1 when SJ confessed initially, JW spoke of his doubts that SJ might play with his feelings or take this relationship as a child's play, but what JW did to SJ was exactly playing with his feelings for one or so year, using him as a substitute to taste somehting new for a while and then when he was done playing, he left. For 6 episodes if this was SJ's pov then I wanna see JW pov too coz for now he is being nothing but an as*hole.
rn I just want SJ to stop, stop wasting his time and energy on a stupid and arrogant man like JW. I cannot imagine how hard it is for SJ. working, leaving from work and coming to a remote area so far away and then keep getting rejected like a fool. Keep listening to stupid shit like what JW listed as their breakup reasons???? Does JW realise how ridiculously narcissistic and arrogant he himself is? People like SJ are hard to come by, they are like light, but they are also sensitive and alone. JW thinks he is the only lonely person when we already know (from S1) that it was never easy for SJ too. He is also very alone. He also struggled all his life. Just bc he is a star and he is rich doesn't mean he is not sensitive.
Oh god I am just so frustrated at this ill behavior of JW😠 I really don't care about a happy ending at this point. What I would love is a realistic ending just like how this whole season has been so far. No matter how diplomatic I try to be I still cannot wrap my head around this shitty behaviour toward a lovely person like SJ. It hurt me so much when SJ mentioned that he will change just to be with JW. No baby, in love you don't change, you adapt yourself to your lover likes or dislikes a bit but you still remain what you are.. and it has to be mutual. So no baby, you won't be SJ if you change and that stupid sh*t JW doesn't deserve this hardwork & true emotions of yours.
I wouldn't mind a sad ending but I also would like to see SJ happy whether it is with JW or without him. And I want JW to cry and regret for how shitty he has been to SJ. That's only justified.
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Han Ji Woo is a Noob
This BL show is way better than any other Korean one I have seen but I have a problem with Han Ji Woo's behavior towards Kang Seo Joon. He is being a total dick. And extremely cruel. While Kang Seo Joon on the other hand just wont stop following him around despite the constant crappy treatment. It doesn't matter why Ji Woo ghosted Seo Joon (blackmail, life or death or whatever), his treatment and the things he says to him are just so far beyond the pale that its unbelievable that anyone would ever get back with him after being treated that way (which i presume the two do end up back together). Personally i hope for an alternate ending where Ji Woo begs Seo Joon to take him back and is flat out, bluntly and in every nasty way possible rejected. And then Seo Joon runs off into the sunset with some other guy who is a 100 times hotter and nicer than Ji Woo.Was this review helpful to you?
Beautiful story
MY NUMBER 1 BL DRAMA THIS STORY IS SO AWESOME LOVE LOVE LOVE ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Was this review helpful to you?
Exceptional Talents
I loved season 1 and I am really excited for this seaso 2.. I love the fact that they stick still to their story. More secrets to be revealed. Love you KSJ and HJW. Fighting.. the story shows how the relationship goes. How many obstacles you will face. But i am pretty much sure if you love that person, you will really understand the differences. There is no perfect relationship. However, respect and acceptance is really important especially that everyday you are both exploring.Han Ji Woo maybe cold but i can see how caring he is to Kang Seo Jeon. They really love each other.
Another factor I want to know also is the character of Kim Hyung Gi. I hope there is more story about him.
Nevertheless, i love this series and will continue to support this series.
Love you all ❤️❤️❤️
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As bad as others say
To my Star S1 is a series I’ve watched many many many time. I’ve shown my friends and have praised the show often.S2 is nothing like S1, I understand that fandoms give leeway for some toxicity. However, what was displayed in this season was disgusting. while I believe Ji Woo has the right to choose who he wants to be with. I find it odd that SJ continues to grovel at his feet.
in no world does Ji Woo deserve SJ, I don’t really care about trauma anybody goes through. Adults are expected to live life and not act like a teenager who lives on angst.
I’m my opinion Season 2 doesn’t exist. Simply a fever dream by SJ, will feel the same about a Season 3 as well.
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EMOTIONAL DAMAGE
That sums up.I wouldn't rewatch the first 9 episodes even if someone paid me, but I still subject myself to the pain by watching some amazing FMVs... And then I go back to the last episode and the cycle of trauma continues.
It resonated with me so closely that I really regret watching and suffering through it. Is it a masterpiece? Maybe, probably so. But at what cost?
And for me, Seo Joon is such an unbelievable strong character because he is so hopeful, and amazingly full of life. Any other person would let the pain fester when they got back together and lash out at some moment. Only Seo Joon is capable of letting go, forgiving, almost forgetting, and trying to be happy. But for us, viewers, the pain is real and raw.
A fucking emotional damage.
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to be honest, i could write an entire essay about this season.for starters, let’s talk about the break-up. it was so extremely painful to watch. of course, i loved season 1 so much because that was the start of everything, but season 2 really just did something else for me. i seriously love angst and painful plots, so you could understand why i’m obsessed with this season.
i felt so terrible for seojoon. not knowing the reason why jiwoo left him must have been so devastating for him. and jiwoo, the way he was acting like nothing was even happening, i couldn’t handle it. it was so painful.
there were many scenes where i got very emotional. the way woohyeon and kangmin portray their characters is incredible. in some scenes, it really felt as if i were [character], just because the way their emotions were expressed so perfectly and realistically. it really hit me like a truck. i may be dramatic, but there was a certain scene where i could really feel jiwoo’s emotion, as if i were soaking it up like a sponge. it was heartbreaking and devastating, and so suffocating. these men really deserve an award for their performance in this season, because it was seriously extraordinary.
it’s hard to really write my true feelings about this season without giving any spoilers.
if i’m ever in the need to feel like i myself have got broken up with, i will definitely rewatch this.
many people didn’t like the season because they just didn’t like how seojoon and jiwoo broke up, but that’s exactly why i like this season so much.
it showed how realistic dating is. no couple in this world is going to have a perfect, painless relationship. maybe this is my preference for drama and angst talking, but it really took this couple and characters to a whole new level.
i seriously applaud woohyeon and kangmin. they are incredible actors.
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I have no words to describe how much I loved this second season, I was kinda disappointed when the chef ditched his bf and left to create a new restaurant without any words to him, and of course his ex bf went to go look for him and the chef didn’t want him there…but they definitely stepped up their level with the kiss scenes because I was so shocked when both of the scenes came up.
I loved this season more than the first one
and the chef was also playing hard to get which kinda made me mad but it’s what made it interesting.
Would definitely recommend
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