good start, lackluster ending
Overall: I liked it overall but will add a half point to this review if they do a season 2 as there were several plot threads hanging. 8 episodes about 7 minutes each. Aired on Sukfilm's YouTube channel https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYfaogVGCvwR6JKy1hl4Jq93_HjCqSLgc&si=dKNaW9aTzGwFqFUg - SUKFILM made these BLs: Seoul Blues, Blue Boys and Bad GuyContent Warnings: dub/non con kiss, unwanted outing
What I Liked
- a character's actions show that he's romantically interested without an exposition dump or voice over
- visuals
- cheeky with the drink
- good kissing
Room For Improvement
- they needed to focus on the main leads and get rid of the queer panic if it was going to be resolved in a second
- the music with lyrics needs to be quieter when the characters are speaking
- in episode 4, one character's reactions
- in episode 4 if he had said that with the wallet privately then it would have been fine but I think in front of the line it went into mean/cruel territory
- one character gave me whiplash with hot & cold
- the dub/non con kiss (when someone is sleeping)
- episode 8 was not a good way to end a series
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It ends with a cliffhanger....
As always I'm too late with the review, because I thought there will come more episodes.... there will be a "season 2" but now they stoppend in the middle of it.The positive first: While most thai shows have a trash, meaningless story, they at least tried to make it a simple, but an good one. The actors also did their best. The only downside is the lack of enviroment with missing extras in the background with no noises in the background and mostly small sets. Of course, this is a low low budget effort, but done right in the most places.
Overall it was quite entertaining and I hope the "2nd season" will be completed soon and you can binge watch all of it!
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want more
This is definitely a sweet bl drama. I loved the chemistry between the two and which is was a linger drama. If this was an”test” run it succeeded, now make it longer with more details and sharing the various story lines.The ending was disappointing, but I hope that means there will be another season. Please get a bigger budget! I want to see more of these actors and finish the stories.
The drama wasn’t long enough to write 500 words, so hopefully this rambling will help get it submitted.
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Season 2 When??
I am 100% attached to Jeon Yu Bin now and will be watching everything he is in. I love the drama coming from self-discovery instead of yet another cheating plotline. It was an uncomplicated story that set itself up for a more drama-filled second season. SukFilm, if you are listening, please give these actors another chance to shine, I beg.Was this review helpful to you?
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Cute series
Cute series. I enjoyed the series, but I felt like it was incomplete. I’m not sure if that means that we’re getting a second season? I’m just confused as to why they would stop at eight episodes with no conclusion! It left us on multiple cliffhangers. What’s he going to tell his friend? What rumor was going around at his old school? What happened between him and his ex?Was this review helpful to you?
A Beautiful Story of Young Love
Checkered Shirt is a charming Korean mini series that beautifully captures the innocence and complexities of young love. The episodes are short, making it easy to binge-watch, and the actors deliver excellent performances, bringing depth to their characters. The series progresses at a slow pace, allowing for a deeper emotional connection with the characters and their journey. It also tackles important themes, such as the challenges of not fitting in and the struggles that come with being different. The story is compelling, and its gentle approach to love and self-acceptance makes it stand out in the BL genre. The slow-burn nature of the relationship between the leads feels authentic, adding to the overall charm. The series ends on a cliffhanger, leaving me eagerly hoping for a continuation. Overall, Checkered Shirt is a beautifully told story that's definitely worth watching for those who appreciate heartfelt drama.Was this review helpful to you?
Season 2
I use the app "TV Time" to keep track of all the dramas I watch. When a drama is completed is turns purple and when there is an additional season it turns green. Basically, for the Checkered Shirt its actually states "More episodes to come!" I really dont have anything else to say, but it won't let me submit unless my review is a minimum of 300 characters. Anyhoo, I hope it is true!Was this review helpful to you?
A Surprisingly Strong Short Series
Perhaps not quite a masterpiece, but most assuredly it is a Must-See series. This is an astonishing and discerning BL told in just about an hour and a half. However, it loses much unless you watch it in toto. In that way, you get its complete essence, since each episode is only between 7 to 10 minutes in length. This is not only an entertaining BL with surprisingly strong performances, but there is also a strong screen chemistry between the two lead actors. For a South Korean BL, which are not generally known for its straightforwardness in relationship scenes, this was surprisingly intense and emphatic. We could at first feel the sexual tension between them and then when they got together, their barriers broke down quickly, and then we could sense the warm yearning that they had for one another blossom forth. It was to say the least charming.Was this review helpful to you?
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A waste of time because there’s no ending
There’s no ending it leave you off on a cliff hanger. Like how are you gonna stop the movie half way and decide season two. That’s not how season works. Complete season one with an ending and start season two with a new drama and ending. Everything was good but so upset I wasted my time watching something that has no ending a waste of timeWas this review helpful to you?
Resenha
Esse BL curto de 8 episódios, tinha um grande potencial, mas infelizmente não entregou o que eu esperava. A história até tinha uma proposta interessante, mas faltou um desenvolvimento mais profundo dos personagens e da trama. Os episódios eram muito curtos e o ritmo acelerado fez com que a história não se desenvolvesse como deveria.O maior problema foi o final. Deveria ter sido mais impactante, mais completo. Senti que muita coisa ficou em aberto, e a resolução foi apressada, deixando algumas pontas soltas. Se a série tivesse mais episódios, com um tempo de tela maior para os personagens e a trama, poderia ter sido algo realmente marcante.
A ideia era boa, mas o formato curto e a falta de desenvolvimento fizeram com que a história não fosse tão envolvente quanto poderia ter sido. Uma pena, pois o casal tinha uma boa química, e a proposta inicial tinha tudo para se tornar um bom BL.
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