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mojem33
11 people found this review helpful
Feb 23, 2023
6 of 6 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 1.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 5.5
Music 4.5
Rewatch Value 2.5

Had a potential however poorly presented

I would describe my feelings about the series
The series starts very hard with numerous of hilarious encounters and very relatable moments. The episode made me feel like I really was part of the series. It got my interest from the begining and really seemed as it would be a no skip drama due it's unique concept which is based onto the nowadays most talked topic Idols.
Actors did well while portraying the characters yet short series and lack of screen time made it unable to develop anything, as for the production there were minor problems with some editing the biggest problem was it's shortness.
As the drama could have an amazing impact similar to KinnPorshe , I mean due it's interesting plot and story as well could have gained a lot from international audience in this part it flopped on many segments.
1st Story is packed in too short screen time. A lot of time skip. So developing a story not talking about love or characters is limited to the presented screen time.
2nd Actors due the reason above to properly get to know the character they are portraying. If developed properly they would be able to perform better get deeper into a characters.
3rd No feeling of the romance , unreasonable development of the love between characters.
4th Too much a mess there is a lot of everything but what drama stated it is it' basically not there. Struggles poorly presented, Shades done by other trainees well could have been done better. The most imoprtant love between characters there mostly is nothing.
5th Company not prepared for the interest from international fans as well Company taking the most popular topic and flopping it.
6th Companies treatment toward international fans as after one episode released they let international fans to wait for a week just to tell them that they aren't able to watch it and they weren't prepared for such an interest from Us. For me sorry but it's seems like bullsh** but really it looks like this excuse was well worthy cause this one had gem story but it didn't get justice.

As from me I would do it differently , this should be atleast 12ep drama where even the actors can get to know characters better. I would write a novel under that topic we will see.

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myrahkabeer
7 people found this review helpful
Mar 26, 2023
6 of 6 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 1.0
Story 1.0
Acting/Cast 1.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

Waste of time

Well. Had potential but it was a total waste of time. The story doesn't move. Full of gimmicks, if they had used all the fast pace to present the story this could have been much better. Add to it the sudden decision to block it for payment instead of initial YouTube release and suddenly ending it on cliffhanger just doesn't generate enough curiosity to want a second season. Rather felt like, "Finally, its over! ". The acting was one of the plus points, also location cinematography. But otherwise it was zilch. No character development,no story progression, nothing. The characters & story was linear at best. Music should have been better as it is a boyband show but the only thing I remember is Fluke's cameo and the last duet. Gave one point for Fluke. There are better shows available out there.

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s_ClownNation
2 people found this review helpful
May 11, 2023
6 of 6 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 6.5

Not a huge production

I started this series without knowing anything about it. I mean, the tittle itself said a lot.
There are only a few actors that I recognize from other series and the majority were special guests. So, leading the "rookies" there's a good series. They all have skills. Can act, dance, sing,...the whole pack.
If you expect a great love story, this is not your show. But if you want to see a bunch of guys persuing their dream, then I invite you to stay and watch.
Firts episode it's the most chaotic and confusing one, but I guarantee that it worth it.
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Ongoing 1/6
BL Compilations
7 people found this review helpful
Feb 16, 2023
1 of 6 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 7.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

on hold - lack of official international release

Note: I have taken off a full point from my initial review for the unprofessionalism regarding the change of platform/airing plans. All of this should have been worked out before the series aired, not changed partway through. Currently only those in Japan and Thailand have a way to watch this series.

Overall: this appears to be a solid romcom with a dash of angst. First episode aired on YouTube, company posted they will not post future episodes on YouTube. 10 episodes about 40 minutes each.

Content Warnings: none so far

What I Liked
- clear set up and then that it was a flashback
- funny parts
- Bas's cameo
- a bit of mystery at the end of the beginning part in the present, and then we'll see later what exactly is happening between them
- sword scene was fun
- don't think we've had a romcom BL about a boyband group forming yet

Room For Improvement
- the hardcoded subtitles would be better as YouTube softsubs so they are larger, easier to see and people could auto translate into their own language
- felt a bit slow in parts and I watched on a faster speed

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Dropped 1/6
yessuri
1 people found this review helpful
Feb 21, 2023
1 of 6 episodes seen
Dropped 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
an interesting plot reminded me a lot of DREAM HIGH.
It's good to see that BL have dramas other than the classics.
to start very well let's see how it develops.
So far it has captured my interest.
and adding guest characters makes it very peculiar.
which reminds me even more of DREAM HIGH.
I still can't give a score to the actors. I'll wait for the other episodes and I'll write my review again.
but it is already a series that captures my interest since it has another dynamic and explores new options in performances.
waiting to see the development.

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Nata-Stay
0 people found this review helpful
Jul 6, 2023
6 of 6 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Это было красиво, но дайте еще серию

Потрясающий ромком с примесью тоски и временами боли. Помню как была огорчена, что его остановили и показывали только в Японии и Таиланде. Думала уже не увижу продолжения. Да и концовка 6-ой серии (заключительной как бы) оставляет желание еще на пару серий. Весь актерский состав был потрясающий, что в последнее время редкость стало. Сюжет и вроде знаком нам по Корее, но все-таки новый. С первого эпизода меня затянуло и я ждала выхода. Этот сериал не только о том, что творится там - за кулисами, здесь много пропитано мудростью, чувством, психологией. Ведь даже концовка дает нам очень хороший показатель разных людей. Для кого жизнь это только деньги и власть и манипуляции, а для кого-то важнее человек. Я очарована этой работой. Актеры. Зубом, Джеймин. Два потрясающих талантливых парня. Показали отличную актерскую игру. Прекрасная музыка, отличные танцы и много красивых моментов и смешных. Я, действительно довольна этой работой.

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Apaixonada por BL
0 people found this review helpful
Aug 26, 2023
6 of 6 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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Estava tudo bem, até o final estragar tudo

Essa não foi uma das séries mais esperadas por mim, pra ser sincera, eu nem sabia da existência do trailler. Quando começou, fiquei interessada por causa do plot diferente, não tem muitos clichês, sem falar no excesso de homem bonito.
O roteiro realmente é bem escrito. Os "mistérios" são realmente chocantes quando vem à tona, o que faz o espectador suspeitar de tudo e todos. Eu jamais desconfiaria de Top, como jamais desconfiaria do final, até imaginava que o 4, que já demonstravam sinais de mal caratismo fossem aprontar algo, mas não da forma como fizeram.

Gostaria de falar dos assuntos abordados. Primeiro, óbvio, a forma como a indústria trata os idols, fazendo com que abandonem suas vidas pela esperança de um debut que pode jamais vir a acontecer. Outra coisa é que sempre a imposição que parece vir primeiro é a restrição de relacionamentos, o que alimenta fandons tóxicos que não separam o profissional do pessoal.

Outro ponto é o machismo retratado no casamento de Serena. Obviamente ela só queria se livrar de um casamento falido, mas seu ex marido tenta a punir de todas as formas por ela tê-lo deixado, como se o fato dela ser mulher a obrigasse a suportar tudo o que ele quisesse.

Também não posso deixar de observar a exploração financeira de pessoas milionárias contra quem não tem dinheiro, como o que o marido de Serena fez com Top, deixando claro que pra ele o dinheiro não fazia diferença, contando que ele a prejudicasse.

Sobre os meninos, é possível observar que existem aspirantes a idols que passam por cima de quem quer que seja para poderem alcançar seus objetivos, e que infelizmente nem sempre a honestidade vence.

Mais um ponto: a homofobia é escancarada! O fato se usarem o relacionamento de Top e Juju para descredibilizarem Serena, como se o que eles tinham fosse algo errado, é um reflexo da homofobia que reina na Tailândia.
Falando no nosso casal, amei cada minuto deles. A química é latente, aliás, todo o elenco tem química e combina perfeitamente cm seus personagens, as brigas são muito reais, e bato palmas para as cenas de vilania e autoritarismo, assim como os de dança e música, pois são muito bem feitas.

Os aspectos técnicos não deixam a desejar. Desde a excelente atuação, ost, fotografia, filmografia, tudo está muito bom.
Minha única crítica é sobre o final aberto. Na verdade quando vi que seriam apenas 6 eps eu já deveria ter desconfiado, mas vou esperar que tudo isso seja por causa de uma segunda temporada, já que é injusto para o público não saber o que houve com os grupos, sobre o relacionamento, como os fãs receberam a notícia, sobre a disputa de Serena e o ex, Enfim, recomendo a série, mas não tenha expectativas sobre o final, pois apesar de ser bombástico e inesperado, deixa muito em aberto.

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Completed
Phelmooncake
0 people found this review helpful
Nov 20, 2023
6 of 6 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 4.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 3.0
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É... não deu galera

Nossa, são tantas nuances a serem pontuadas nesse BL que eu mal sei por onde começar, mas acredito que falar que ele foi completamente corrido e sem sentido é um bom start.

Fazer um bl com um tema tão interessante mas com pouco tempo de desenvolvimento faz com que no fim do dia tudo saia meio méh, e foi exatamente isso o que aconteceu nessa série. A proposta é realmente mostrar a dificuldade dos trainees enquanto estão em rumo ao seu estrelato mas você não pode deixar a trama somente nisso, torna a obra cansativa e sempre na mesmice, tinha momentos que eu me perguntava: "ué, to vendo bl mesmo?". Em diversos momentos senti que nunca chegaria a parte romântica ou no mínimo a parte da junção do casal principal.

Depois de passar 4 episódios (a série tem 6) a gente tem uma junção do casal de forma tão banal, tão sem sentido, tão... sei lá, sem graça! O potencial era bem evidente mas se perdeu completamente, não sei se é um enemies to lovers, friends to lovers ou o que mais poderia ser, ficou confuso demais, do nada temos alí uma confissão... Sério, pra que? Se você não tem planejamento de desenvolvimento então não faça um bl onde os principais começam brigando, porque o desenvolvimento é a chave principal para esse trama, ter a falta disso só faz uma perda de tempo.

Mas apesar dos apesares, a série também traz pontos positivos, como por exemplo as músicas, eu gostei demais da trilha sonora desse bl, são boas pra ouvir,

Outro ponto positivo são as atuações do cast secundário, poxa eu arrisco dizer que gostei bem mais dos personagens secundários do que do elenco principal.

Em sumo:
Plot: Foi bacana, deu uma surpresa mas não foi lá essas coisas;
Personagens: pouco cativante;
Roteiro: qual roteiro?

Eu recomendo esse BL para quem quer ver algo mais rápido mas saiba que o desenvolvimento é escancaradamente lento, quase inexistente.

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Completed
misaki izuru
0 people found this review helpful
Mar 19, 2024
6 of 6 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 4.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 5.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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No cumple lo que promete en la sinopsis

La trama de la serie es muy buena y promete un romance de lo más interesante, pero en realidad APENAS si hay romance. Está serie está centrada sobre todo en visibilizar el esfuerzo de los idols por debutar, las exigencias de la industria (lo cual me gustó) y hasta lo forros que pueden llegar a ser entre compañeros por pura competencia, pero no el romance. La pareja es solo un condimento más en la enorme cantidad de personajes y problemáticas que plantea está serie, ya que ni tiene tiempo de pantalla, tampoco desarrollo, solo de pronto parecen enamorarse y fin, no hay más.
El que mucho abarca poco aprieta, y este es un ejemplo, siquiera termine de entender cual era el punto central de la serie por tanta cantidad de cosas.
Y como si fuera poco, el final parece más un trailer que otra cosa, esta como cortado y te hace sentir como si fuera una pérdida de tiempo.

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