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Day 12 of June Challenge: An unpopular series that you love

Minato Shouji Coin Laundry (S1 & S2): I absolutely adored this series, especially since it was my first JBL so I didn't have any expectations as I started it, but I've heard a lot of viewers didn't like it cuz of Minato's hesitance and the EXTREMELY slow burn in both seasons lol

But I genuinely enjoyed this drama a lot, including both the main and side couples, and gave it a 10 after bingeing both seasons in just a few days lol

Another one I was gonna say which has already been mentioned was My Only 12%

Gave this one a 10 as well, an absolute gem of a series honestly

I'm glad lots of people on this forum also enjoyed it, but can I ask why so many people don't like Earth? 

 OnyxTheHedgehog:

can I ask why so many people don't like Earth? 

Although I adore both "Until We Meet Again" and "Love By Chance", I have to admit that I didn't particularly like Earth in either (as Intouch and Tar respectively). Part of the reason is that these are both ultra-distressed characters, which Earth is good at, but it's not particularly pleasant. So in other words, part of it is the nature of those roles. But even at other times (e.g. the more pleasant scenes with Korn), he can be whiny and just a bit too (irritatingly) perky. "My Only 12%" totally changed my opinion about him, mainly because it was the right role for him - and of course, he also benefited from being together with Santa and their amazing chemistry.

By the way, I also love "Minato" (both series)!

P.S

I am 544 pages into Advance Bravely the novel. I understand why China would not allow it to be uncensored because these NC scenes are sinful. I am not even halfway through and I am loving every bit of it. I am so grateful to the group of people who translated this gem into English. I am definitely diving right into all the other novels that had to be made into Bromance (injustice). I am planning on reading Addicted the Heroin since the Thai remake is releasing soon so that I can have a better experience watching to see how well they adapted it. 

 p43425:

Although I adore both "Until We Meet Again" and "Love By Chance", I have to admit that I didn't particularly like Earth in either (as Intouch and Tar respectively). Part of the reason is that these are both ultra-distressed characters, which Earth is good at, but it's not particularly pleasant. So in other words, part of it is the nature of those roles. But even at other times (e.g. the more pleasant scenes with Korn), he can be whiny and just a bit too (irritatingly) perky. "My Only 12%" totally changed my opinion about him, mainly because it was the right role for him - and of course, he also benefited from being together with Santa and their amazing chemistry.

Oh yeah, I hated his character in Love By Chance, although I actually hated most of the characters and stories in the series, but I thought him as Intouch was cute (but ofc heart breaking backstory)

But I agree, his best character/role was def See-Eiw, especially cuz of his undeniable chemistry with Santa lol

 p43425:

By the way, I also love "Minato" (both series)!

Yayyy

What was ur overall rating?

 RiqueXinw:

I would seem they are planning on staying away from the original plot in the book and I am here for it.

What was the original plot?

 RiqueXinw:

NO NO NO NO

Haha never seen a series get this kind of reaction out of u lol

Usually ur a bit more...composed, I guess? Or maybe it's just me lmao

 OnyxTheHedgehog:

What was ur overall rating?

I rated both "Minato" series 10 stars - but I give lots of 10's, so this probably understates how much I love it.

 p43425:

June Challenge Day 12 - An unpopular series you love?
The recent "1000 Years Old" (Gaga).  I also didn't like it at first, perhaps because I was expecting a more serious vampire series, so I can understand the negative reviews, but by about the third or fourth episode I totally fell in love with it. It's goofy and low-budget, but if one doesn't take it too seriously, it's sweet, adorably cute and quite funny at times, with weird but very endearing characters.

omg I love that you picked this-- I'm currently on ep9 and I've been having great time. Not everything has to be a masterpiece, sometimes it just has to be quirky and funny and warm.