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Play Me korean drama review
Ongoing 2/8
Play Me
3 people found this review helpful
by NLE
2 days ago
2 of 8 episodes seen
Ongoing 1
Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.5

A Heartwarming Reunion That Hits All the Right Notes

Even though each episode is only around 15 minutes, it never feels like one of those low budget Korean BLs you usually find on YouTube. The pacing is surprisingly smooth, and every episode makes good use of its runtime.

The story follows Jung Yihyun and Kang Jaewon, who first met in high school but drifted apart because of a misunderstanding. Years later, life has taken them down very different paths. Yihyun steps away from his successful acting career after the heartbreaking loss of his mother, while Jaewon is forced to put his own acting dream on hold as he struggles financially and juggles multiple part time jobs. Fate brings them back together, giving them another chance to reconnect.

I really liked the flashbacks to their high school days because they helped build the emotional connection and made it easier to understand their past. The background music also fits the mood well, and both lead actors are incredibly handsome with great chemistry.

They're just so cute and adorable together.

This isn't the most groundbreaking BL out there, but it's a light, comforting watch that I genuinely enjoyed. The first two episodes pulled me in, and I'm looking forward to seeing where the story goes. You can watch this on iQIYI.

If you enjoy misunderstandings, high school first love, reunion romances, characters who keep crossing paths, and short series that are easy to binge, I highly recommend giving this one a try.
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