Simi_Tutu:Good to be back. How is everything going ?
Well classes for me started Tuesday but I have not been feeling well so I missed this week of classes. I now have a test Monday, law notes to read and catch up on, and all the other course work for other subjects to catch up on so yeah. Thankfully I have managed to keep abreast with my other work outside of school since I could do everything on my laptop so sliver lining I guess.
Simi_Tutu:I've had a hectic week and a half. I have been popping in and out of the chat. I'm keeping up with your posts but have yet to reply. I missed the positive energy!
Awww *smooches* ty that's very sweet of you to say.
Simi_Tutu:Have any dramas caught your interest lately? I'm really looking forward to starting HIStory3: Trapped this week. Also, I felt a little let down by the final episode of Hidamari ga Kikoeru.
Oh so many...lol! Just finished watching 'Time of Fever' last night and I thought it was epically done. As it's definitely the prequel rather than the sequel to 'Unintentional Love Story', which although I'd already seen, I watched it again right after because of the depth and clarity TOF gave to our boys' roles in ULS, which made me love ULS even more than the first time.
Also started the new shows 'Jack & Joker' and 'Kidnap', both of which are excellent so far, have NOT disappointed, and were completely worth the wait. The wait between eps is already killing me.
And 'The On1y One' is still freaking amazing and going strong, so if you've not yet watched or aren't caught up, I highly recommend. And yes I too was a somewhat disappointed, or perhaps let down is a better way to put it, in the finale for both HGK and 'Takara no Vidro'. Still loved both shows, but yeah.
Simi_Tutu:Have any dramas caught your interest lately?
I'm loving these currently airing shows:
- Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart! (YinWar)
- Kidnap (OhmLeng)
- The On1y One (from Taiwan, Benjamin Tsang and Eric Zayn)
- Monster Next Door (so far, pure fluff and a very healthy relationship from the main CP)
- I Saw You in My Dream (I'm not familiar with the actors but I'm liking the show)
- Addicted Heroin (Uncut Ver.) (watching it as if it's not a remake of the classic Addicted and the phenom Stay with Me)
Simi_Tutu:Also, I felt a little let down by the final episode of Hidamari ga Kikoeru.
According to @axdxex, it followed the manga very closely. I was hoping for a little more intimacy after Taichi's confession; even a cheek kiss initiated by Taichi would've satisfied me in a way that their hug just didn't.
4 Minutes - Finale
First let me say:
- The chemistry in this finale was like an almost empty toothpaste tube; you squeeze and squeeze until you finally get some. Well they had enough chemistry for me in this finale.
- Even with their precarious chemistry I think it merits a season 2; there is enough left in the plot for a second season.
- I am the only one when watching Tonkla and Korn escaping under the bridge, expected Batman to come swooping in lol; it cannot just be me who got those vibes lol.
Anyway, let me rate this series:
Production - 2/2
Writing - 2/2
Acting - 2/2
Intimacy - 1/2
Music - 1/1
Special 10 scene - 0/1
Final Rating score - 8/10
The writing was impeccable. It was thought provoking and very engaging. This series had fans becoming detectives and theorists to solve the mysteries. Any series that can have fans holding their breaths for the next set of events is done well in my book.
The only downfall for me in this series is the precarious chemistry between the leads but other than that it was excellent. Of course the NC scenes were hot and steamy unlike anything I have ever seen in a Thai series (if you know you know). Be On Cloud continues to shatter the limits with their NC scenes series after series with Kinnporshe starting it off.
Regarding the actors who played Tonkla and Korn I hope Be On Cloud will cast them as a lead couple in another series soon because they have the chemistry and I would love to see them together again.
I enjoyed this series' production safe and except for the blood consistency issue but whatever. The cinematography was amazing.
Well another great series completed.
American Fan:You & me both!
The lack of a kiss felt like a personal attack! Haha It's disappointing that Kohei and Taichi didn't receive enough interaction. They felt almost like an afterthought.
American Fan:at the end of a J-drama in particular
Oh no not another anti J-Drama fan , I'm kidding of course! LOL. I've found this year's J-Dramas to be quite diverse so far. "25 Ji, Akasaka de" had a fantastic ending! I gave it a rating of 9.5.
axdxex:Yay! Welcome back~ I missed reading your posts!
Aww Thank you !! <33 How did your week go ??
RXinw:I have not been feeling well so I missed this week of classes.
Oh no, do you know what you are sick from. Don't answer that if you don't want to." Did the week off help you recuperate at least ??
RXinw:I now have a test Monday, law notes to read and catch up on, and all the other course work for other subjects to catch up
Ah the good old last minute cramming my good old friend !
RXinw:so sliver lining I guess
Beast mode activate !
MeNotYou:Just finished watching 'Time of Fever' last night
I watched 'Unintentional Love Story' and didn't realize there was a prequel! Adding it to my "Plan to Watch" list now.
MeNotYou:Also started the new shows 'Jack & Joker' and 'Kidnap',
I haven't been keeping up with the latest shows for the past 2 weeks, and I didn't even realize that these two were already airing. They're actually two of the dramas I was looking forward to the most this year, so I will definitely be catching up on all the episodes this weekend!
MeNotYou:'The On1y One'
I've read so many great reviews about this show, but I've been really busy and haven't had the chance to catch up with the latest news. I might have to delay watching it and focus on the two dramas mentioned in the post above. I also have to carve out some time to binge watch History 3: Trapped.
MeNotYou:both HGK and 'Takara no Vidro'. Still loved both shows, but yeah
Hidamari ga Kikoeru has become one of my favorite J BL series.I will just have to read the manga to get the final kiss that I wanted ? ?? ! As for Takara no Vidro, I felt a bit lost in the second half of the drama. It seemed like there was a sudden shift in the storyline, things escalated so quickly, and I couldn't figure out where the plot started to derail . Additionally, I was surprised to see more kissing scenes in this series compared to HGK. I'm just saying no way Taishin gets more lip action then Taichi !!!
Any who's my final rating for both shows Hidamari ga Kikoeru 9.5 Takara no Vidro 6 LOL
Simi_Tutu:Oh no not another anti J-Drama fan , I'm kidding of course! LOL. I've found this year's J-Dramas to be quite diverse so far. "25 Ji, Akasaka de" had a fantastic ending! I gave it a rating of 9.5.
For me, generally speaking, J-dramas are on the bottom rung, lol. However, there are quite a few J-BLs that I've enjoyed, including 25 Ji, Akasaka de. But I dropped Takara no Vidro.
My current favs rn are Addicted Heroin, The On1y One, Jack & Joker and Kidnap.
angeliviki2022:hope you're doing well.
I am finally getting back on track!
angeliviki2022:It's been very active here
This level of activity is great to see. Having a super active community is far better than having no traffic at all. I haven't been keeping up with the forums recently, but I believe our group has a higher number of active members compared to most. Our members are fantastic and we truly feel like one big, positive family.
I understand it can be challenging to keep track of posts on the club page due to its fast pace. When the forum is active, I often save the link to my last reply and send it to myself. This way, I can easily pick up where I left off. There have been instances when I returned to find a backlog of 20 pages to go through. It can be quite confusing.
angeliviki2022:Monster Next Door
I'm dropped this series because it wwas a bit too slow for my taste. However, I did find the dynamic of a couple comprising an extrovert and an introvert quite interesting. I must admit, I really like the actor who plays Big. Diew's character tho was quite draining to watch. I don't blame the actor, as he's just following the director's instructions. I think it's more the personality trait. As an introvert, it feels draining to watch them do the same things I do daily. haha.
The supporting characters in the story are quite bothersome. There's that girl who seems to seek attention by using others, the band with constant internal issues, and their supposed friends who don't support them. Even the introverted friend of Diew serves no real purpose other than to highlight that an introvert has another introverted friend. They barely interact outside of school work, so I fail to see their significance to the plot.
I regret not staying to see at least one kissing scene based on the trailer. It looked really intense, but I couldn't wait for it to happen!
angeliviki2022:I Saw You in My Dream
I'm really drawn in by the mystery in this show. I need to catch up on some episodes. I'm loving the main couple and their adorable relationship and interactions. It seems like a very healthy relationship filled with lots of support and positive love language!
p43425:(re "Cherry Magic" Japanese original) Good point which I'd not really thought about before. I'm trying to think of another JBL with a side couple. Other than Aoki and Hashimoto in "Kieta Hatsukoi" (who I totally loved, but they're boy-girl so probably not really what we're talking about here), I can only think of one other: Shuu and the adorably cute Asuka in "Minato Season 2".
There might not have been kisses and the lot, but there was longing and pining, and if done right, it can be just as good.
(re "Sunspot") In general, I feel the same way - but even at that, I still felt that the final episode lacked the satisfying resolution that I wanted ...
Cherry Magic so far is the only one i've seen have a side bl couple. I'd love to see more of that; in most cases no matter the bl I love a good side couple. When I watched Takara-Kun and Amagi-kun, I wanted to see the two best friends get together...it would've been so cute since they're both funny.
As for Sunspot I agree, while I enjoyed the series the ending did seem to be lacking something. I guess I wanted a time jump or something so we could see how they moved forward as a couple. Maybe that'll be in season 2 if they have one. *fingers-crossed*
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