Emotionally grounded. Entertaining yet heartbreaking ride.
I love this drama so much. Sun and the flashbacks were the heart of this show. I thought that they tied the past and the present so well. They left a little bit for mystery for people that didn't read the comics, like me, and we were able to piece things together. And I thought it played out so wonderfully. Sun's character was truly Godsent. His character reminds me so much of Sieun from Weak Hero. And I adore angsty bottom main characters. I thought that the story handled and explored topics of loneliness, loss, grief, and suicidal ideation so well. It continuously surprises you and lets you connect deeply through Sun's story.
I love the message of found family and even the aftermath, after all the revenge. It's not always sunshine and rainbows, but there are blessings. I'm surprised with Jay's character as well. He aggravated me so much in the beginning, simply because I didn't understand what stake he had in messing with Sun so much (like thats baby). But everything gets re-revealed and it makes you think back to previous episodes on why certain characters act a certain way. It was a super enjoyable watch and really well written, and I believe does the original comic justice from what I hear from fans. The only thing I was a little bit iffy on was Jay's casting. He didn't really seem attractive to me personally and with his behavior I was loving hating on him on my screen lol. But I think throughout the role, Toptap did his best job making me fall in love with his character and his portrayal of the character in relation to why Sun needs him emotionally. So I think it was mostly a slow burn, although I still have some concerns whether or not he was best fit for the role.
But of course, I'm not in charge of casting. MinLee, on the other hand, was PERFECT and truly Godsent for this role. The way he expresses emotions through his eyes (SOO sieun coded) and the way that you feel the heaviness with the little that he speaks, but the most that he's experienced. A truly wonderful actor and a wonderful character that I love so much.
My biggest concern was that they might have done some sort of redemption arc or certain things would play out to where characters would be let free or forgiven or excused. And I can just say that I am very pleased with the ending. Yet, I want so much more from jaysun, and I love their slightly toxic dynamic. I love toxic things in general, but I love how serious and personal Jay got with the heavy emotions that impacted Sun. And honestly, I think they were treated very well and written pretty decently compared to many other BLs, if that's a concern for you. It might be triggering, to say the least, but if you skip some scenes, I think it would be very enjoyable, especially with how much "payback" is in it for the viewer.
All to say I love Sun and love this fun emotional wild ride he took us on and I am pleased with the ending a show, but I NEED MOREEEEE OF HIMM, god i love angst while it lasts. AHHH SUN IMMA MISS U AND UR ANGSTY BOTTOM ASS SO MUCHHHH
I love the message of found family and even the aftermath, after all the revenge. It's not always sunshine and rainbows, but there are blessings. I'm surprised with Jay's character as well. He aggravated me so much in the beginning, simply because I didn't understand what stake he had in messing with Sun so much (like thats baby). But everything gets re-revealed and it makes you think back to previous episodes on why certain characters act a certain way. It was a super enjoyable watch and really well written, and I believe does the original comic justice from what I hear from fans. The only thing I was a little bit iffy on was Jay's casting. He didn't really seem attractive to me personally and with his behavior I was loving hating on him on my screen lol. But I think throughout the role, Toptap did his best job making me fall in love with his character and his portrayal of the character in relation to why Sun needs him emotionally. So I think it was mostly a slow burn, although I still have some concerns whether or not he was best fit for the role.
But of course, I'm not in charge of casting. MinLee, on the other hand, was PERFECT and truly Godsent for this role. The way he expresses emotions through his eyes (SOO sieun coded) and the way that you feel the heaviness with the little that he speaks, but the most that he's experienced. A truly wonderful actor and a wonderful character that I love so much.
My biggest concern was that they might have done some sort of redemption arc or certain things would play out to where characters would be let free or forgiven or excused. And I can just say that I am very pleased with the ending. Yet, I want so much more from jaysun, and I love their slightly toxic dynamic. I love toxic things in general, but I love how serious and personal Jay got with the heavy emotions that impacted Sun. And honestly, I think they were treated very well and written pretty decently compared to many other BLs, if that's a concern for you. It might be triggering, to say the least, but if you skip some scenes, I think it would be very enjoyable, especially with how much "payback" is in it for the viewer.
All to say I love Sun and love this fun emotional wild ride he took us on and I am pleased with the ending a show, but I NEED MOREEEEE OF HIMM, god i love angst while it lasts. AHHH SUN IMMA MISS U AND UR ANGSTY BOTTOM ASS SO MUCHHHH
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