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RXinw

Kidnap - episode 1

Shhh! Do you hear that? That is chemistry knocking on the door.

Love at first kidnap, when will it be my turn.......wait never mind I take it back.......unless it is a rich billionaire Mafia boss, hang on, I am fantasising. For some reason my mind keeps jumping to the NC scene part of this fantasy.......oh well, you only live once Y.O.L.O who am I to complain. Let's get hot and swe....let me behave.

Production is good.

Acting seems to have matured on Ohm's part.

I believe we are in for a ride people.

That aside, my mind was conjuring up all sorts of story-lines from this premier episode. For some reason I was thinking of 365 Days BL version. 

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DramaNomNom VIP

Can't wait to see my 2024 Yearly Stats LMAO I've completed 6 series (mostly JBLs) in the last 2 days. 

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RXinw
 MeNotYou:
I've never seen 'Blueming' before. Guess I'll have to add that one to my list!

Yes, I strongly recommend.

 MeNotYou:
Cool epi, right?

The ending surprised me but I think it does not change anything we figured out. I think it was just a flashback to fill in details. Remember we already knew Tyme read his mother's diary which led him seeking revenge so that last scene was just revealing how he came about discovering the truth. I think this entire episode was a filler episode to tie up all loose plot ends.

 MeNotYou:
"I'm looking for Trouble in all the wrong places...." *singing away*

I am the trouble.

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RXinw
 DramaNomNom:
Can't wait to see my 2024 Yearly Stats LMAO I've completed 6 series (mostly JBLs) in the last 2 days. 

Lol. I have never really paid attention to mine before randomly clicking on it one day so now I am kind of excited to see this year's stats lol

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DramaNomNom VIP

What should I start next? Haven't seen any of these yet...

  1. sunset vibes
  2. century of love
  3. the gifted
  4. the rebound
  5. triage
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DramaNomNom VIP
 axdxex:

Not Sunset x Vibes …

LOL is it bad?

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axdxex
 DramaNomNom:

What should I start next? Haven't seen any of these yet...

  1. sunset vibes
  2. century of love
  3. the gifted
  4. the rebound
  5. triage

Not Sunset x Vibes …

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axdxex
 DramaNomNom:

LOL is it bad?

I rated it a 6.0 *sobs* that’s really low for me. BUT watch it if you must lol I shall not discurage you any further, be free! 

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RXinw
 DramaNomNom:

What should I start next? Haven't seen any of these yet...

  1. sunset vibes
  2. century of love
  3. the gifted
  4. the rebound
  5. triage

Absolutely not Sunset Vibes.

I recommend Century of Love and Triage.

Watch the rebound if you want visuals.

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Emrys
 DramaNomNom:
the gifted

This one's really good, give a shot anytime you want. I haven't watched any of the other ones.

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MeNotYou
 DramaNomNom:
What should I start next? Haven't seen any of these yet...


 DramaNomNom:
century of love

THIS! Most definitely this!

 RXinw:
The ending surprised me but I think it does not change anything we figured out.

That's the part that I found cool cuz it could change it depending on how it was written. I wanna see if they're going to do anything with that little nugget or just keep the status quo.

 RXinw:
I am the trouble.

You and me both. No wonder we get along so well....lol. What did you think of 'Unforgotten Night'? I'm about half way thru.

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RXinw
 MeNotYou:
You and me both. No wonder we get along so well....lol. What did you think of 'Unforgotten Night'? I'm about half way thru.

At the time I watched it while it was airing I found it to be lacking in portraying the elements promised; namely Mafia and BDSM. If anything I saw it more of a parody of these elements. I did not enjoy it, matter a fact it became a weekly source of hilarity for me because it was either I laughed or roll my eyes out of their sockets. 

That being said re-watching scenes later on I found more enjoyment in the couple scenes than I did during my initial watch of such scenes. This pulls me back to a long post I made months ago here in the club where I talked about the differences in watch experience when you watch a series while it airs versus binge watching a series and how popular opinion influences the perception of a fan during the airing of a series. Would my rating change if I re-watched now? No it would not. Firstly, I do not ever re-watch a series; I only re-watch scenes I like, and secondly my opinion has not changed  even though popular opinion on it has. I still think it failed to deliver what it promised. However if I should close my mind to the Mafia and BDSM elements that were attempted I can see a good enough series because there was chemistry. The actors deserve another shot as a couple. If any fan of the series read this, I respect our differences in opinion on this series and encourage such differences as a world in just black and white is dull just as a world without diverse views, so let there be rainbows; literally since this is BL.

This is my honest opinion. I probably over answered lol.

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 RXinw:
I found it to be lacking in portraying the elements promised; namely Mafia and BDSM. If anything I saw it more of a parody of these elements.

(re "Forgotten Night") Indeed. Back when I started watching it, I initially saw the series as a bit of a cringe train wreck. But then as I decided to think of it more as a spoof of a mafia BL, it was OK. As with many Thai BLs, the cuties help. @MeNotYou, I'll be interested to hear your final opinion.

 RXinw:
Absolutely not Sunset Vibes.

I recommend Century of Love and Triage.

Watch the rebound if you want visuals.

I totally loved "Century of Love". @DramaNomNom, this is my own enthusiastic recommendation.

"Rebound" was very flawed but watchable and had good visuals.

I've not (yet) watched "Triage" because I'm not sure it's really my thing, but the reviews are really good. Conversely, the reviews of "Sunset x Vibes" are generally bad, and despite my famously low standards, I'm still grappling whether to subject myself to it. (Biggest argument against: The leads don't really make my heart go pitter-patter.)

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@American Fan: I'm watching "Lovely Writer" and lovin' it so far (now at Episode 4). At some point I'll get through all your recommendations. (I'm slow.)

I love JBLs, KBLs, Taiwan BLs and Thai BLs in different ways. One of the various things I especially like about Thai BLs (although it has a downside*) is that the same actors keep popping up - so for example, when I saw Nubsib the first time, I immediately said to myself, "I know this actor!" (Kao Noppakao = Korn from UWMA).

* probably not good for the art or the artists, but I like it, so pffft!

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FaeryWren VIP

So funny post.

I have now officially watched so many BL's that I dreamt one up myself last night LOL But of course, wouldn't it just be typical for me to wake up before the big reunion in the star lit park.

Damn it! I wanna know what happens to Wen??!! Lmao

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DramaNomNom VIP
 MeNotYou:
From the current playing I recommend:

I hear the sun spot (Hidamari ga Kikoeru) adapted from the movie Silouette of Your Voice

Takara's Treasure (Takara no Vidro)

Sugar Dog Life is ok so far too, tho not a top pick for me. I also enjoyed Cosmetic Playlover that just finished.

From the finished ones, I recommend:

 At 25:00 in Akasaka (25 Ji, Akasaka de)

Candy Colored Paradox (Ameiro Paradox)

Love is Better the Second Time Around (Koi wo Suru nara Nidome ga Jato) which has the BEST and most artful NC scenes and my favourite side character (Shiraishi Yuto). A definite must see imho.

I Can't Reach You (Kimi ni wa Todokanai)

Living With Him (Kare no Iru Seikatsu). 

Well I've finished all of these except Sugar Dog, Cosmetic Playlover, and Love is Better the Second Time Around.  Just finished Takara's Treasure (SN: it's basically about stalking someone until they fall in love with you right?) I enjoyed the way the story progressed and they actually kissed like they were kissing; they didn't just mash their faces together. Taishin being a crybaby got on my nerves but his feelings were valid.

I'll take recommendations from you anytime :) 

p1147

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