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beautiful production
I really enjoyed this drama. I was able to put myself in the characters' shoes and understand their actions and feelings. I would like to mention that I liked that jihyun was the perfect partner, because although he was dealing with feeling bad because he missed jaewon, he understood the situation that was happening and knew how to give him his space and wait for him, allowing him to heal but not abandoning him. I felt a lot of relief when jaewon returned to him and allowed himself to be loved, plus, i loved the choice of music for this drama, each song really accompanied the scenes correctly.the actors and the production really did a good job, thank you very much for letting me enjoy this beautiful series.
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G.O.A.T.
Best KBL. Period.The story was relatable and realistic. Many people can relate to Jaewon and Jihyun. I love the fact that they gave us a FULL EPISODE HAPPY ENDING instead of the more conventional couple of minutes, final scene happy ending.
The actors were excellent. Oh Juntaek (Jihyun) was excellent for a rookie casted off the streets by the show creators. Im Jisub (Jaewon) was also excellent and I thought he played the part perfectly. I think he could be a great actor in future roles.
The music was on another level. From the opening credit theme and other tracks by Korean band Wetter to Ben Goldstein’s ‘I Can’t Lose it All’ and Conan Gray’s The Story. So good.
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The script was already a strong starting point, but the actors truly brought it to life. Im Ji Sub and Oh Jun Taek were absolutely stellar as the lead actors. Their performances were so nuanced that you could tell exactly how their characters were feeling just from a single expression or exchange. The chemistry and tension between them was palpable, and you could feel the mutual romantic curiosity between them.
Overall, I would highly recommend this show to anyone looking for a well-crafted and authentic gay love story. It's a refreshing change from the usual tropes and stereotypes that we see in this genre, and it's definitely worth a watch.
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OH JUN TAEK IS THE CUTEST
Loved loved this series. I rewatched it 3 times and it’s still not enough!! I need season 2 or extra episodes of them together. They’re so cute and have so much chemistry it’s actually crazy. I can’t even describe how much im in love with this series and how it made me feel. It’s so real. The chemistry, the therapy sessions, the romance, the storyline. It’s all so well executed and shows how a person who’s dealing with trauma acting. It’s so so good. The actors were ACTING! the music the cinematography. I loved it so much. I need more of these two please please show us more of them I can’t get over how good this series is, I’ve never loved something so much. Oh my god.Was this review helpful to you?
A deep and intriguing tale of common strangers to lovers
Not your typical school set-up Korean BL. I was astonished by the dramatic vibes and gloomy feelings presented in the show. Im Ji Sub is the man! He was the reason why I decided to watch this show as he already managed to catch my attention during his minimum screen time in the Love Revolution web series. He is spicy and hot with such splendid visuals; it’s hard not to fall in love with him. It’s a good thing that he knows how to act genuinely.The thing I most liked about Jae Won is that he never let Ji Hyun be out of place when the freshman boy joined their surfing club. Yet, to be honest, I didn’t like how Jae Won came back to his ex-girlfriend after an incident happened when he was traveling with Ji Hyun. But to understand, it was all about Jae Won’s traumatic history that lead him to create a distance between Ji Hyun. Although the last few episodes are too shaggy for them to reconcile, it still feels good to see them both back on being lovey-dovey.
Intimate scenes are the best element in the drama. The outdoor beach night getaway and the sequence of romantic connection giving their all best to kiss and touch each other was wholesome. They win me every single kiss except for Jae Won being kissed by his slutty ex-girlfriend.
Supporting characters are fine as well. The bar boss who stands as Ji Hyun’s temporary mother in Seoul has such a warm and direct personality that will always be ready to stand up for you. Ae Ri is your supportive best friend despite being a bad influence, you can still feel that you’re grateful for being beside you. The same with Ji Hyun’s best friend, Joon Pyo. I condemn how Jae Won still choose to be friend with Tae Hyun who is a walking red flag since episode 1.
I enjoyed the complete episodes but there is still something lacking in terms of excitement and overall impact that made me rate this drama with an average score only. Yes, it was a good show but not the best drama that I’ve seen this year.
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The best BL in ages!
"The eighth sense" is an incredible show, and I've watched twice since it has been released. As a viewer, you fall in love with the main characters as you get in touch with their background stories, and find yourself praying for them to get together forever and ever.Every single character and the relationship between all of them is incredibly well written and the story approaches their trauma really well, in a way that adds to both the reasoning and reaction in their actions. Because of that, the characters seem actually human and you can see them as not just a requirement for the plot to work. My favorite thing ever about the writing is how they portrayed Jae Won's mood fluctuations and made Jihyun to be his safe space, where he can just be himself.
I, personally, love the camera work and color editing in every scene. Tho I am not a professional and can't explain it further, is clear that it was made by artists that wanted to bring out the best version of the show.
Don't even get me started on the acting! The whole cast is amazing and worked perfectly together. In every scene, you could see what the characters were thinking and that's something I've missed in the recent tv shows.
The story is clearly written by queer people for queer people and we love it!!
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AMAZING.
One of the best dramas i’ve ever watched. It felt more than the BL genre, which is exactly what i’ve been looking for. The soundtrack was AMAZING. At times I got distracted listening to the songs. The actors did amazing, the cinematography was jaw dropping.. I love the story as well. Wonderful. I hope to see more dramas like this!Was this review helpful to you?
Best watched with a headspace that is ready for heartache
Compared to the usual BL fare, The Eighth Sense deliberately creates curated gaps in its storytelling, leaving the viewer to piece the story together and fill in the ambiguities with their imagination.It is also an emotionally intense slowburn that demands patience – if you’re looking for a breezy show to chill out with after a long day, this may not be what you want. Eighth Sense is best watched with a headspace that is ready for the heartache.
Jaewon and Jihyun are drawn together during a string of chance encounters. This infuriating yet thrilling dance around what will become of them is what makes The Eighth Sense so remarkably relatable.
Curiosity towards another person. The constant searching gaze, only to be met with disappointment when you don’t see the person glancing back at you. Stolen moments that become a shared secret.
The series concludes with a finale that fills one with a vast sense of possibility and yearning for a romantic excursion, however fleeting.
Full review: https://asianblreviews.wordpress.com/2023/06/04/eighth-sense-2023-bl-review/
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The Best BL Drama I've ever seen
I don't know where to start. The work they put into the characters to bring them to live was amazing! The storyline is well done, no filler episodes, no boring or unnecessary scenes - only enjoyable, adventurous and lovely scenes! I loved the way they handled the mental health topic which is why I loved Jaewon so much. The producers portrayed him so well! :) I also loved the love story between Jaewon and Jihyun. It wasn't rushed or too much, the perfect amount of emotional love, affection. I can recommend this drama to EVERYONE!! It was amazing!! 😭🤍Was this review helpful to you?
This drama changed me
I was in love just after the first episode. I was living the characters . It made me feel things I never felt.This drama has a beautiful storyline, The acting was amazing by the cast . It was not just romance but social issues as well. The way Jaewon overcame his depression I felt the change. The emotions of the drama was related really well.
I am going to rewatch this drama. This drama really showed a glimpse of large production bls and what they can do. It has set the bar way too high for upcoming bls
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Truly one of the most beautiful queer stories i’ve seen
Everything about the eight sense is well portrayed and makes you feel a connection with the characters because they are realistic and have a story of their own. They focus a lot on character grow and how those people around us can help us overcome difficulties. Another remarcable thing about this series is that they express through their editing and their choice of colors, it was so satisfying seeing how jihyun was the light in jaewon’s world, i really love this series and hope to see more of them in the future.Was this review helpful to you?
Perfection !!!
Maybe it's way too much to say this drama is the meaning of perfection to me but it's!!everything was on point specially how they handle the storyline and the fact that they give it some time to be completed in a Sommer way 💜💜 .. and it's the first BL for Korea that be wild like that ..
I loved Im Ji Sub !! he is amazing actor he got me hooked to the series and never let go I finished it in couple of hours couldn't sleep .. hope to see him get more and more famous he deserves it !!!
I liked the songs there too was on point with the storyline specially ' the story ' can't stop listening to it
overall the drama was so good and I hope Korea do more dramas like this and give the storyline it's fair time and ending 😍💜
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