The Eighth Sense (2023)

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i don’t even know where to start with this series.
before i’ve watched this, my all time favorite korean bl was to my star 1&2. but once the trailer dropped for this series, something clicked in my brain. i knew this series was going to be the best kbl i’ve ever seen. and i was right.
theres many good things i can say about this show. for one, the directing was amazing. and the cinematography was amazing as well. just based on the teaser, the eighth sense was giving me some sort of “indie-college-film-project” vibe, and i was 100% there for it.
i absolutely loved the plot. it was executed perfectly too. nothing was going too fast or two slow— the pacing was perfect. to me, this series had more of a slowburn feel, which i loved. it was filled with much angst, and i love angsty shows, so that’s another reason why i loved this so much.
the acting was incredible. jisub and juntaek had immaculate chemistry.
i really really loved jaewon. i tend to drift more towards characters that have a troubling past/present. mental health being portrayed in media, especially korean, is really important to many people who struggle as well. and i think this show executed it very well. it didn’t villanize him, but it also didn’t make it to be jaewon’s entire personality. it was vague, but enough to understand what he was going through. plus, on the extra scenes on youtube, you can see his mental illness more in depth.
this was such a beautiful series. with the pining, the angst, the cinematography, the music, everything was perfect. but to me, this series was painful to watch. but i love painful and angsty series.
i rated the rewatch value lower than 10, just because i know it would kill me if i did. rewatch it. i totally would though, if i wanted to be in pain again.
there’s so many more things i could say about this series, but my mind is drawing blank and it’s been a while since i’ve watched it, since i was watching it while it was airing.
i have no complaints at all. so amazing and beautiful.

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IT'S THE BEST K-BL EVER

I am in love with this k-bl ♡.♡
I already watched this 5 times and I still love it.
It literally gave me butterflies.
Only the music could be better, but it's still 10 stars for me.
EVERYONE should watch this, it's the best k-bl I've watched in my whole life and I've watched ALL k-bl's in the whole world.♡
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Rewatch worthy!

If you haven't seen this yet, watch it now! Im obsessed! It is so incredibly well done. Every single episode ends beautifully and the actual ending is perfect. I wouldnt change a thing. Its romantic, heart-warming, emotional, and has some of my favorite intimate scenes out of any BL. It also has really great conflict and even better resolve. It definitely gives off a more indie vibe which I love. Its a BL you will keep coming back to for sure.

To get more in depth, here are some spoilers......

One of the main reasons im obsesssd with this series is due to the Actors ability to create such chemistry and emotion while doing seemigly mundane things. For example : Kim Ji Hyun bringing Seo Jae Won two cigerettes instead of just one or him handing him a ligther as he starts to walk away. Something so simple held so much emotion that it pulls you in. This happens many times throughout the series and you just can't stop watching it.
My obsession may also be due to the characters and the way the writers help you get to know them. There are no unnecessary fillers or introductions that take up whole episodes.They dive right into the story and you learn exactly what you need to in the perfect way. It's hard to explain but you'll see what I mean when you watch it.

Both the main characters have their own charms that will make you fall in love with them. Their Chemistry is also so pure that you can't help but root for them.

Their is multiple points of conflict but the resolve is sooooo worth it. The scene where they come back together after being apart is seriously my favorite.

just go watch it. seriously

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The best K-BL I've seen!

Ugh! I loved this so freaking much!!!!

This show had so much depth, I was hooked from start to finish. The Eighth Sense was just so beautiful and well done. I felt every emotion possible and melted into a puddle of feelings.

Normally I am petty until I die, but it was so sweet to see everyone make amends in the last episode. Truthfully some didn't deserve redemption, but our MCs have such kind souls.

I highly recommend this series. It takes you many places and explores so much more than I expected. The actors were amazing, their chemistry was palpable and they didn't give us dead fish kisses! They gave us heat! I do wish we got to see more healing, but I loved it so much as it is.

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Instant angsty classic for BL dramas

This story doesn't focus solely on the romance of two attractive men, which I have no problem eating up the kind of shows that do that, HOWEVER. When shows like The Eighth sense come into the genre, it easily places itself into A+ if not S tier for me. That's thanks to the story and character depth creating a sense of reality. The writing isn't the only thing this show offers however. The cinematography, soundtrack, and acting are all phenomenal here, which is also why I find myself rating this show so highly. Falling in love is a hard thing to capture in a drama but throw in some angst and or trauma and it's like tasting food with seasoning after not experiencing that much flavor in a while... Anyhow, The Eighth Sense is a MUST WATCH for BL enjoyers

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A simple catch

I would like to start with the right words, but my eighth sense is not well developed. This series managed to give me a new perspective on bls. A true watershed moment, there are already some Korean bls that stood out for their originality, but the eight sense creates an atmosphere that differentiates it even from a possible reboot. The work of the main actors conveyed all the good points of a well-crafted and very humble directed script. The secondary actors helped create a space for the main couple to demonstrate with all their strength the great chemistry they two have. Jae and Jihyun's story was marked by great originality and a romance that captivates the viewer from beginning to end, the soundtrack is wonderful and fits with all the scenes. The comic reliefs all came together well and amused us a lot. the production is good. The rewatch value is very high as it is worth diving into this experience. I'm really happy to watch it and I hope to see a lot more of them.

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If you want to cry because it has an end watch this

I don't like writing long reviews so lets get straight into it
For context I've watched bl's like LITA , KP, My personal weatherman...


I need to say the chemistry is perfect, all the longing stares and small glances. This series makes you yearn for more, this is the series where you will watch every second of the episode without skipping forward. I found myself really enjoying the long scenes that could be shorter, but the whole point (for me) is to show the real thing, the raw emotions and how time does affect the story.

When they went on a trip together, the short but powerful NC scenes were amazing, I loved them more than the NC scenes in LITA. They felt more real? More lust and yearning for each others bodies and physical touch .


When one of the character almost dies it shown us- the viewer what the other character felt/thought . It left us in total shock. In the episode after the accident we didn't know if he will survive. And we thought he died. Because that's what the other character felt.

Even tho the series has a happy end I found myself crying in the last few minutes. You just felt unfiltered happiness. It was such a beautiful ending.

This is without doubt one of my favorite bl's and I think I will re-watch it for the third time.

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We should live the way we want, the way we feel good.

This is an incredibly beautifully crafted show. I would watch it all over again. Although one of the actors (Oh Jun Taek- Kim Ji Hyun), is not exactly the right person for me, he is very sweet, kind, innocent, good, understanding, and intelligent. All actors excellently played here, especially the main actors. The scenes, camera, editing, script, play of light, and soundtrack were incredibly beautiful. I had chills several times. Lim Ji Sub (Seo Jae Won) was very charismatic and handsome :D. Beautifully played by mimicry. His work with the camera was perfect. His character's story was one of those bitter and sad ones. And when a person looked at him, he wished him luck in any form. He carried the pain he experienced in childhood with difficulty and unevenness. It pressed on him gradually until it reached the stage where he was at his wit's end. He was looking for the meaning of life, joy, and a place where will be able to feel himself and inner peace. The point of the whole series is actually that we only live once and we should live the way we want, the way we feel good. Never in the series was there any hatred, or shock, or a stupid comment about the fact that although he had a girlfriend for 2 years, he found stability and support with someone of the same sex. And their journey to be close to each other was full of surprises and a test of courage for both of them. The story is beautifully presented in such a way that gender does not matter, but it matters with whom you feel good and comfortable. You don't have to pretend to be someone you are not in front of the other person. The person accepts you with all the faults and problems you have. I was apprehensive about the BL series and therefore also a little scared, but this series captured my heart and also gave me a different and new perspective on life.

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So much to love here

I thought I would never like a K-BL as much as Semantic Error, but The Eighth Sense has moved in and completely taken over. What a beautiful and sumptuous and emotional ride...like surfing. Lots of falls and false starts, but when you finally get to stand up on the board and see the water curl around you, it's magical and like it's meant to be.

The eighth sense, as others have mentioned here, is interoception - the sense that starts deep inside a human being, the sensations that are both natural and learned. Some sensations we're born knowing how to attend to, and some we need to learn how to recognize.

This should mark not only a new era of K-BL but a new era of filmmaking and storytelling.

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Best Korean BL I've watched

I'll start this review saying that The Eighth Sense is by far my favourite Korean BL.
I watched without knowing what it was about, and I can say I was amazingly surprised, it's a great series which really has it all - great and natural acting, excellent characters, great story and fantastic production (and of course, incredible chemistry).

If you haven't understood by now, I really loved this BL!!

What struck me the most was how natural the characters felt.
There was no forced or exaggerated personality trait, or over the top character.
They all felt really human and really real, with their flaws and depth. With their multiple faces, none of them is pure evil or completely innocent like I've seen elsewhere.
The story is also really good, on the simpler side, but as the characters are really amazing, it easily makes up for it :D

This series made me feel many things, but mostly, it's been a while since I've felt this warm to the characters and the different friendships. I just really love the way they were written, they feel like a cosy bunch of people with whom you'd love to hang out everyday!

If I had to say one negative thing about it, is that it's still too short, even though there are more episodes which last longer than most Korean BLs.
I just can't get enough of all of them :3

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