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Incest or not
Honestly the whole time I was watch the show the only thing I could focus on was yooha and his “brothers” relationship. First it never gave brother it was giving more couple vibes than anything. Unpopular opinion but they lwk had more chemistry than the people they were actually paired with. The “fights” they had gave old couple arguments. They made the brother the bad guy at the end which kinda made no sense since we seen him as this kinda caring and overbearing character. I feel like the main couple was good but it wasn’t giving chemistry if that makes sense. I never want to watch again.Was this review helpful to you?
A bit boring
This was a very slow drama, after a few episodes it became a bit boring. The story was ok, but the execution was quite boring.Acting was ok, but not great, all the characters were quite emotionless.
The visuals were ok, i can't remember anything of music.
There was not much chemistry between the main couple, luckily ep. 12 finaly had some good kisses and emotions.
The second couple had no chemistry at all, they just felt akward.
You can watch it, but don't expect too much of it.
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Not Great, Not Terrible, Just Complicated
Sweetheart Service is one of those BLs where I completely understand why the ratings aren’t glowing, and why it’s hovering around a 7, but I also don’t think it deserves to drop much lower than that. Is it the best BL out there? No. Is it the worst thing ever made? Absolutely not. It’s very much a “has potential, execution questionable” kind of series. Let’s start with what I liked, because there are things worth appreciating. First of all, the slow burn. And when I say slow burn, I mean painfully slow, the kind where you start wondering if the romance is stuck in buffering mode. But honestly? I didn’t hate it. The pacing worked for me emotionally, especially when it came to the kisses. When they finally happened, they were good, like actually worth the wait. Visually, the show was doing the most, in a good way. The bar scenes in particular? Immaculate vibes. Peak atmosphere. Everyone looked great, the lighting was on point, and Min U specifically, yeah, I get it. No notes. The little drawing animation storytelling moments were also a highlight for me. They pulled me into the story way more than standard dialogue scenes would have, assuming those drawings were done by humans and not AI, because if not, we need to talk. Now, unfortunately, this is where the cracks start showing, because the story is messy. Like, genuinely confusing at times. The conflict kept building up as if something big was about to happen, and then suddenly, it’s resolved. No payoff, no emotional explosion, just blink and you miss it. It felt anticlimactic in the worst way. Character relationships also weren’t handled well. Tae Ha and Yu Ha, for example, tell me why I genuinely thought Tae Ha liked Yu Ha as more than a “brother.” The jealousy, the behavior, the tension, it read romantic. So when nothing ever comes of that, I honestly felt gaslit. Like, did I imagine all of that? Was I projecting? Because it really felt like the show was hinting at something it never intended to address. The main couple, meanwhile, suffered from lack of development. Yes, they had moments, but once the conflict started, the relationship felt distant and weirdly empty. We’re told they care about each other, but we’re not really shown enough growth to feel it deeply. And Ha Su Yeon, yeah, no. She should have faced actual consequences. At first, I thought she was just going to be a diva. Instead, she turned out immature, manipulative, and annoying. The fact that she and Tae Ha teamed up to mess with Yu Ha’s life was wild, and not in a fun way. That’s not “miscommunication,” that’s just being awful to someone you supposedly care about. The second couple also did absolutely nothing for me. From the start, I felt zero chemistry. Every time the screen cut to them, I sighed. And somehow, despite barely having any development, they ended up together? When they kissed, my genuine reaction was, Did I miss an episode? Or ten? It felt random, rushed, and honestly like a mood killer. Now, I did enjoy the chaotic one minute makeout session in the final episode, no complaints there. But if the story had been stronger, that kiss would’ve felt way more impactful. The slow burn plus good kiss combo was perfect on paper, the writing just didn’t support it enough to make it hit emotionally. There’s also a laundry list of unanswered questions. What’s going on with Min U’s parents, did his mom ever accept Yu Ha? What about Min U’s friends? Why is Yu Ha suddenly working at the same company, and why are the coworkers magically okay with the relationship after gossiping the entire series? What happened to Ha Su Yeon’s boyfriend? Did he finally leave her alone? None of this gets addressed, and while I know time constraints are a thing, it still makes the ending feel incomplete. Originally, I thought about giving this an 8 because I really enjoyed the first half, but it definitely went downhill. Still, despite all its flaws, I don’t think it deserves to dip below a 7. It has three things I personally love, slow burn, solid kisses, and Min U being ridiculously attractive.Flawed, frustrating, but not unwatchable, and definitely not the disaster some people make it out to be.
Overall: 7/10
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Got kinda bored at ep. 8; might go back later....
I haven't and won't be going back. It wasn't terrible, and I could finish it if I wanted to, but I really don't. Like I said, I got bored, but not just that, I also got busy, and nothing was compelling me to say I HAD to go back and finish this drama like other Strongberry works have in the past. Like other people have mentioned, it wasn't one of Strongberry's best. The plot could've been fine for this work, but the casting and pacing really threw it off for me.Was this review helpful to you?
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"What is your definition of Love"
First of all I would like to review the series/short film one by one•The storyline:
As I watched the series these are the thing that I noticed throughout the whole stories,
First consistency The storyline was not that well written, the first few episodes were good but as the story goes by the consistency goes weaken like the series can't catch up with it's supposed to be goal like going to the wrong direction as time goes by without even noticing it
Second they could add more plot to the story to make it more chaotic or more suspence like making more detail about the character background and also their backstory like what happened to the parents of Yu ha and Take ha in the story, why did they ended up in that situation and more on they could add to the series/short film the childhood of the both of them to their teenage days and more on to their adulthood, and also to the parents of Min U I expect that his mother was the one who dropped her pen in the art gallery and picked by Yu ha and give it back to her, It could really give a plot that if Min U announce his relationship with Yun ha it would be a chaotic
They should also make an effort to the series like making it long not just a short film because if they even bother making it an effort or more attention it could have more promising future than other series I see a promising future to it but the effort to The storyline isn't enough for me
•Characters:
Pros and Cons
They have a good visuals and also they portrayed the characters very well the acting is soo good that you could feel the emotions sadness happiness they go throughout the series, it's hard to find an actor that is good in acting and have a good visuals, their acting is either good or not based on your perceptions and for me its on the middle for example I could say that it's good in some episodes and not on the rest just something like that, but in the end you could realized that their acting is giving
•Music
Nothing to special and to common they did an effort and that enough, I just think that their boosts their effort on the characters and storyline or I'm just to focused on the storyline that I didn't notice the music, or it didn't outstands throughout the series like it's just a passive and not a main topic in the series
•Rewatch Value
I'm not a fan of rewatching a series because rewatching a series can't replace the feeling (happiness, sadness, or intense) that it gives when I watch it on the first time like i can't, I only want to remember the series the way I watched it for the first time like what will happen to my life if it ended, in short I have personal attachment to the series
•Overall
I will surely miss the cast and the way they interact while they still creating the series, the bond they creat and the history they made and also the audience impact is so good
•Disclaimer
I'm not good at English that's why if I mispronounced or misspelled, I would like to take an apology and if there is an misunderstood or you can't understand feel free to correct my mistakes or give me an advice
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mildly infuriating (watch suggestions)
Overall: one thing I've loved about Strongberry's shorts is how they managed to tell complete stories in short run times. I think this series should have been a tight 6 instead of a meandering plot points/characters. 12 episodes about 15 minutes each. Aired on Strongberry's YouTube channel https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNd7BhdAz80qWw5TVGLUlVThCJPKyvJ6X&si=iz35RIq3BEz5I4H3 Later aired on GagaOOLalahttps://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/6102/sweetheart-service-2025 Strongberry also made the series Long Time No See (sometimes combined into movie format), Choco Milk Shake and Blossom Campus as well as numerous short movies (my favorites include: A First Love Story, Some More, My Pistachio and As If You Whisper).Content Warning: manipulation
Watch Suggestions
- read the summary and skip episode 1
- episode 2 watch 10:20-end
- episode 3 watch beginning to 5:35 and could watch 12:15-15:40
- episode 4 watch beginning-1 and 14-end
- watch episodes 5 & 6
- stop episode 7 at 17:50
- episode 8 watch 4:30-5:30
- skip episodes 9-11
- episode 12 watch 5-end
What I Liked
- chuckled a few times
- visuals
- easy to understand premise
- good kissing
Room For Improvement
- the flash forward as a hook for episode 1
- slow pacing, first 2 episodes were set up, the main leads had barely any screentime for 3 episodes towards the end
- wish it had been Yooha's idea instead of him being coerced into it in episode 2
- noble idiot trope, didn't communicate
- it was really odd with a third character who seemed to have more chemistry with a lead, and then that made it challenging to ship the second couple (almost felt like he was sad and accepted second best)
- the second half of the finale was anticlimactic, what was the point of showing him shopping (and I'm confused what the gift meant as it seemed much too premature unless it's something else)
- too much blur filter
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Another KBL with flawless skins, perfectly dressed people, and fake dating theme, but not half bad
It is a truth universally acknowledged in the KBL universe that a single, high net worth rich heir and young tech-entrepreneur, with stone-cold heart, flawless skin, and 'never-gonna-marry' stance must be in need of a 'gay-fake-dating' candidate to ward off them blind-date gals....and a guy who can pretend to be the parent on the phone, clear clogged toilets, has a body fit for nude modelling, over-performs at impersonification gigs, and is desperate for money, is without doubts the best candidate ever....BL-needle score: 6. Moderate BL-ness so far
As the usual story goes, they will off course eventually fall in love for real and satisfy all the expected tropes.....may I add that when the time comes, I expect one of them to wear oversized KBL-clothes in pastel shades and the other perfectly tailored formal clothes, find a soft diffused-lights-environment to slightly peck each other on the lips (without ruining the glow-make up)...if they end up doing more than that (I hope they do), I will definitely raise the score...:D
Lol...the tropes notwithstanding, I like the good looking cast, and the high production values.....the acting is also reasonab;ly alright so far....have decided to keep watching for now .
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Sweet services was done to my heart!!!
Strongberry is so back!!! and this time, they’re serving heart-fluttering visuals, sweet chemistry, and a intriguing premise that’s already pulling the heartstrings. The same company behind Choco Milk Shake and Happy Ending, I was kinda expecting this same same but different vibe.Based on the first few episode, Sweetheart Services charms with its good cinematography, pastel-tinted aesthetic, and a soft, comfy tone that’s perfect for fans of romantic slow-burns. The casting feels polished as every character has a likeable quality, even in their quirks, and there’s a familiar comfort in their company. I found myself immediately drawn to the main leads, whose clashing personalities are quite appealing to me.
However, some scenes felt too tacky or too niché to me, and i think it's mainly because of some scenes/storyline felt it had been stretched out a bit too long. I just hope that this won't bother the overall experience and the other episodes can pull this one out of the mud.
So far, this series is off to a serviceable sweet and heartfelt start. With a charming cast, dreamy visuals, and the clean shots, it’s shaping up to be a cozy, satisfying watch. It’s not perfect, but it knows what it is—and it gives what it need to give.
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10/10 "Taeha jeonha, chukkum khidarishipshyo"
10/10 “Taeha Jeonha, Chukkum Khidarishipshyo”This Korean BL surprised me with its unique atmosphere and elegant storytelling. Rather than relying on intense drama, it focuses on subtle emotions, beautiful visuals, and the gradual development of its relationships. The antique bar setting adds a distinctive charm to the series, creating a warm and nostalgic backdrop that perfectly complements the story.
The romance begins with what seems like a practical arrangement, but slowly blossoms into something sincere and heartfelt. HyeonSeo and JaeHyeop share a gentle chemistry that grows naturally over time, making their journey feel authentic and rewarding. The supporting characters also add depth to the narrative, each bringing their own perspectives on love, family expectations, and personal growth.
Visually, the series is stunning. The soft glow cinematography gives it a dreamy and romantic quality, almost like watching memories come to life. The transitions between past and present invite viewers to piece together the characters’ histories, adding emotional layers to the story. While the pacing is calm and reflective, it allows the audience to fully immerse themselves in the characters’ emotions.
This is not a series driven by dramatic twists, but by atmosphere, tenderness, and emotional sincerity. By the end, I found myself completely invested in the characters and their happiness. A beautiful, comforting, and memorable BL that deserves far more appreciation. Easily a 10/10.
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Good Vibes
J'ai beaucoup aimé la série sauf certains éléments sur la fin qui m'ont fait sortir de la série.J'ai vraiment du mal avec les méchants qu'on pardonne comme s'ils avaient juste renversé un verre d'eau, tout comme les mauvaises actions, les manipulations, l'absence de consentement, etc... qu'on oublie instantanément.
Et même si c'est propre à moi et que ça fonctionne dans une série, j'ai très difficile à apprécier le reste.
Malgré cela, la série est douce, agréable et le scénario avance vite sans que ça nous donne l'impression de sauter des étapes.
Le duo est trop mignon et le tout bien réalisé. Un bon moment good vibes.
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Frustrante...
O drama já é bem curto, com apenas 20 minutos, e nossa senhora, conseguiu ter um ritmo tão tão tão lento que foi me frustrando.O episódio 4 eu dei muita risada com o taco de baseball kkkkkkkkk e o Sebastian barulhento no episódio 5, mas depois disso foi ladeira abaixo!
A caracterização do Yu Ha foi terrível! O personagem tinha cara de pamonha a série inteira! Até o Min U que teoricamente era para ser frio e etc, tinha uma caracterização bem melhor.
E o que falar do arco do Tae Ha e da Ha Su Yeon???? Gente, sério, pra quê? Cagaram ainda mais no que já estava nheee...
No fim das contas eu fiquei com dó é do Jae Min! Merecia alguém bem melhor!
E o que falar do primeiro beijo do Yu Ha e Min U? Não encaixou aquilo não, tava feio, mas depois melhorou e na escada tava bem bom.
Enfim, dá para passar o tempo, mas não espere nada de nada desse drama, porque realmente vira um verdadeiro nada.
E no fim, o cara compra a aliança, olha para o grande anel de "família" e não faz NADA, não mostra o cara entregando o anelllllll....
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