Not a comfort watch – but brilliantly acted.
Perhaps I'm unable to appreciate it like other reviewers, as I didn't find it to be the masterpiece many claim.
While the acting was spot on by the main leads, the plot didn’t give me a moment of relaxation.
In every episode, I anticipated the ending to be a K-trauma!
The depression aspect was handled well, but I did wish for a better ending that felt well rounded and satisfying. I could say it had a HFN (happy for now) finish. I’m one of the few that don’t want a season 2 for this show, if there was a chance of it. The writer would only throw more angst at another season, and I don’t think my little snowflake heart could take it. lol.
It was a very deep, moving show, and I really enjoyed how the male leads depicted their roles.
And what absolute cuties they were!
Though, I’m positive the writer and director collected the most irritating, punchable support characters. Every episode, I was more irked by those secondary characters than ever before. And why must a writer redeem the most prickish character in the finale? It’s not needed. Don't try to alter my perception of him with a brief, insignificant comment at the end after making me hate him all series. Allow the antagonists to remain unappealing.
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THIS SHOW BETTER GET AN OST ALBUM
The music. Fire.The actors. Fire.
The story. Absolute fire.
I would rewatch this ten times over, as a matter of fact I have it replaying right now while I’m reviewing it. I really hope we get merchandise!!! I’m an international fan and whenever a show makes such an impact like this, I instantly head to google to start trying to find merchandise. I know a lot of people wait til the series is completed to binge it, but I went through the agony of waiting every Wednesday morning at 9am to watch this show because it was that good. it was the best part of my week. I’m sad to not have that anymore but it’s fine. I do hope to see more from either the actors or the series, maybe a season 2?
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BL of 2023
It’s only April, but I don’t see a scenario where any BL captures to magic and poignancy of this series this year.The Eighth Sense is an emotional and thematically rich tale of healing and overcoming trauma under the guise of a simple love story between our two leads. The writing is top notch, direction and cinematography is beautiful, soundtrack is one of the best I’ve ever heard from a BL, and the whole thing is anchored by two incredible performances. This is a Don’t miss series.
Even though the show has a melancholy tone, I hope that doesn’t discourage potential watchers who look to BLs for fluff and escapism — I promise you will be rewarded for the journey.
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Best KBL to grace us!!!
As everyone should know this is the best KBL to come out!! This is not an opinion these are straight facts. Ask any BL girlie out there. The story was amazing. The acting was beyond anything we've seen from any KBL. Props go out to the entire team that worked on this. The movie was released in Korea before a lot of other counties got the show so we did get a different version to knowledge. Even though we didn't have the normal fanservice that you've come to expect from BL the show held it's own. There were BL fans crying on every social platform thanks to this show. The show doesn't just give you a love story, It give you a look into the pressure of society and the way that those with mental illness handle those pressures. It takes you on a journey of friendship and the bond you choose to build outside of blood family that can really make or break you. Sidenote: Let's give praise to the bffs in this show because they really did holds it down like REAL friends should. Overall I say it was the best show to come out this year so far. Im Ji Sub and Oh Jun Taek deserve an award for being able to push us to the edge only to drag us back with what feels like the warmest hug known to men, women, and non-binary people alike.Was this review helpful to you?
excellent series, both intimate and realistic
The only reason I don't put 10 is because that rating is reserved for I TOLD SUNSET ABOUT YOU & UNCONTROLLED LOVE.By the way, it has some of the vibes as ITSAY, in that the story is approached in an intimate and modest way. The scenes are beautiful, everything is projected with a light sometimes raw, sometimes poetic.
The actors are very convincing, we believe in them from beginning to end. The secondary characters are all useful to the story.
The problems are approached in a realistic way without doing too much: guilt, depression, job search, ... The life in Korea is shown without filter. We are far from the colorful world of Kpop - and somehow, it's better.
To see without hesitation.
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An Unique Korean BL Drama
As the title mentioned, this drama is awesome. The storyline and music are unique.Jihyun doesn’t know how to surfing or swimming, he still joining the surfing society to learn to surf and meet his love, Jaewon. I think the drama compared surfing to boys’ love, both of them need to overcome difficulties. It is the first time they fall in love with a boy, and they are so confused to confess their love to each other. Luckily, they confirmed the feeling towards each other!
Also, the dialogue is really meaningful to the audiences, which inspire me to think about life.
In conclusion, I really love their interaction in the drama, they are so cute! I’m looking forward to the second season of “The Eighth Sense”. I hope the two main characters are willing to be cast for the second season. Keep it up! Thanks for giving us a masterpiece to us!
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The first 6 episodes are the best
The first 6 episodes are my absolute favourite, I absolutely love the slow pacing and how Jae won looks at Ji Hyeon is absolutely beautiful. I absolutely loved everything about these episodesBut then in the 7th episode they hinted at Ji Hyeon dying and that left a bad taste that lasted till the end. It was absolutely unnecessary and honestly, was only there to build up drama. How Jae won dealt with the accident was also weirdly described. As someone who has been through something similar to Jae Won, I understand him distancing himself from everyone. But other than that, him getting back with Eun Ji is something that completely contradicts his character.
And how everyone dealt with Jae Won shutting down, including Ji Hyeon was so damn weird. Which btw was again a contradiction to Ji Hyeon's character. Everybody talking about how Jae Won didn't look okay but not a single made enough effort to actually talk to him. I understand it's a drama. The entire character of Jae Won hits too close to home, maybe that's why I feel like how Ji Hyeon dealt with his response to the accident was too lightly.
Also Jae Won recovered wayyyyy too quickly, there was no mention of his initial dilemma which was about his future. He just suddenly went from being depressed to a ray of sunshine in 1 episode. Also everyone forgiving everyone at the end is so cliche and uncalled for. Tae hyeong and Eun Ji were bitched who only made Jae Won miserable for a long time. The first step towards recovery would've been cutting these toxic people out of his life. But damn, they gave it a Disney ending.
But then again, I liked the first 6 episodes were so good, I just can't hate this drama.
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A must watch ❤️
Loved everything about it,no doubt this is the best Korean BL series . ...♥️♥️♥️Starting from the storyline, acting to music . I am in love . Already watched it so many times... ... ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️A must watch . Story is beautiful, sweet, romantic everything . If you are a looking for something that will calm you this is the one . you'll laugh,cry and feel loved at the same time . ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️I hope there will be a 2nd season can't wait for it . Lot's of love 💕💕 ❤️❤️❤️ ......,...... ♥️♥️♥️♥️
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Probably the best BL ever
Everything about this show is magical. I am so glad that i watched it. Please give this show a try, you won't be disappointed. The characters will be with you for a long time. My most favourite thing about this show is probably the cinematography. The close ups, the little details, it's all so perfect. After a while you might even forget that it's a bl because you will see that they are two people falling in love. Not boys, but people...each having their own complex thing going on. I love how i can relate to the characters so much. I so hope that there is a season 2. And the last few lines of the show...it's a lesson that's going to be with me forever. Thankyou to all the people who were involved in bringing this masterpiece to life. Please keep up this good work. Thanks a lot.Was this review helpful to you?
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Amazing chemistry and story
this was an amazing show, absolutely gorgeous to watch. The colors, the acting, the story itself, everything was perfect. the only minus point for me would be the "best friend" who's only here for the money of the main lead and I would gladly throw him out the window myself 😭 apart from that, the chemistry between the two main leads was mind-blowing, the girl best friend was very cute and relatable. even the ex girlfriend was not completely despicable towards the end. the depression part was very just in my opinion, too.great love story, great friendship snippets, I highly highly recommend it
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