How to start 2022 in a good way

If you're reading this bc you don't know if starting this or not, stop right now and go watch it. It's really worth it.

Story (9)
God yes, I haven't seen a good story like this in k-bls since To My Star I think. I always been a fan of the "enemis-to-lovers" plot and this drama didn't fail the target: good characters' development and good visuals, plus a story that doesn't become boring after 2 episodes. That's perfect.

Acting/Cast (9.5)
Just a word: chemistry. They have one of the best chemistry on and off-screen I have ever seen as a bl fan.
As a non-kpop fan, I didn't know first these two, but god, thanks to this drama for making me know them. Park Seo Ham it's on another level, his acting and visuals are just on top. As for Park Jae Chan, I actually thought at first he couldn't do a different face of his stern face at the beginning, but then I remember that's actually his character, so in the end he did really a good job to portrait him.

Music (9)
As I always say, and I start to become bored saying, the music in k-bls is always on top. Particularly on this... I'll dream the "stairs song" forever.

Rewatch Value (8.5)
Good and chill to rewatch. I love k-bls bc they're always short and easy to rewatch. I'll definitely do it.

Overall (9)
As good as this is, I'm really glad people love it. Hope that when Park Seo Ham returns from the military, there could be a s2 (bc as a manhwa reader, I know there's so much more after this lol)

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Definitively a must watch

Let me say it: we need more of "work-bl" dramas. This type of bl just gives me mature vibes, and after watching an all bunch of university gays falling in love, it's refreshing. Saying that, let's go with the review.

Story (9)
All the couple never fails to entertain me. Maybe the "I got cheated by my bf/gf" is an old type of plot, but here is treated in a really good way. I actually read the novel before watching the series (if you want there's the legal translation on Amazon) and I loved to see that they have perfectly followed the original story.

Acting/Cast (9)
Let me make a list so I don't forget someone:
- Fame as Tawan: I found him really cute and into the character. Nothing to say other than... good job!
- Fluke as Mork: I'm weak to his dimple. Completely. You can't be that good as an actor and even be a handsome man like this.
- Yoon as Toy: why this man is everywhere? Like, how many partners he has? And he's always so good and always has such amazing chemicals whit his partner. I really don't understand.
- Best as Boss: maybe not the best actor of the series, but he nailed it.
- Ging as Nadia: actually in the novel her character is trans, so at first I didn't like the change, but then I realized she's the exact character and I let it go.
- *little special for Mork's gang": never saw bros like this. They literally rode half of Thailand only to support their bi friend on getting his first bf. Love them.

Music (8)
Actually if not for the main theme I didn't notice it so much, but that also means it was good and on point.

Rewatch Value (8)
Idk why but I feel like it could be a super comfortable drama to rewatch. Just chill vibes and some drama. Like it.

Overall (9)
I enjoyed this drama so much that I want to give him a really high vote (strange for me). I heard the novel is going to have a second book, hope they'll make a s2.

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It's okay... I guess?

Maybe I'm the only one thinking this, but this s2 is not completely bad but also not completely good.

Story (7.5)
Interesting concept and starting idea. I think this S2 was a little darker than the first, but yeah, it's just right.
As much as I believe I missed many small details, perhaps because the translation wasn't the best, I understood the final goal of this season.
But speaking in detail:
-it leaves me a little disconcerted that, instead of killing (sorry I love him, it's only for plot's sake) or sending Goo Yan abroad, he has been kidnapped and for a whole series nobody spoke about him. And his family? If I don't remember wrong, they were powerful people, right? I don't know, it all feels so strange
-the final it's really good but if I have to be honest, Hyun deserved better. I loved him from the first time he appeared but like, he has gone through so much and all he had at the end was... a meal from Yeon Woo? Are you kidding me?
-the post-credit scene is... a little forced. I predict that in S3 the character of Goo Yan will return, but with a different face (and actor). Using the stratagem of "the face was ruined" or "he has gone through facial plastic" is brilliant for using another actor, but it seems, I repeat, forced. I think this will be explained like (I swear I didn't read the novel, so no spoiler): when the organization find out they kidnapped the wrong person and also find out he was a probe (or maybe they wanted this from the start), the doctor wanted to understand "if we change a probe's face will the mono go thought color rush again?" and then just operated Goo Yan
-I liked the final plot twist where we find out that the aunt always know (or maybe she discovered after the organization fell down?) where Goo Yan was. At least there is one person at his side.

Acting/Cast (8)
I'm not professional when we talk about acting, but I think Yoo Jun and Hyuk did really a good job. Yoo Jun just confirmed what we've seen on s1. He's a good actor and can really express himself (can we talk about the scene where he cries? cheff kiss). Same goes for Hyuk. Maybe he's not as handsome as Hyun Jun, but his bod- I mean his face is so nice. For the others: Lee Min Ji is good like always; Seo Hoo with red hair just hit different, he's such a cutie; I dunno why but Hyo Gi remembers me P'Gun (from 2gether) and I just love this kind of face. Also the way his character just show up and say meaningful things makes me laugh so much :')

Music (9)
Can someone please stop k-bl to use such beautiful songs? If you want to discover new songs and new artists you can just watch a k-bl and that's it. I just want to do a little specification: in the scene where Yeon Woo and Hyun are for the first time into their "room" the song says "Why do you look away whenever our eyes meet?" and then Yeon Woo say "Se Hyun, look at me!" like he already knew how Hyun feels about him. This is just... wonderful.

Rewatch Value (6)
Probably going to rewatch when a decent translation and s3 come out... for other times... no, just rewatch the s1, sorry.

Overall (8)
Maybe I seemed a little critical on this review, but I actually liked this show. If I don't remember wrong there are 3 volumes of the novels, so probably the s3 it's going to be the last. I think it's going to be suuuuuper interesting, so I'm really waiting for it!

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You watch it for EarthMix but fall in love with GeminiFourth

I don't know if it was a canon event for everyone, but this happened to me.

Story (8)
I couldn't get caught up with Jim and Wen.... maybe they are a little too serious characters? They are obviously two adults with adult problems, so I found them a little too complicated for my taste. That's not to say they're not a great pairing. Earth and Mix make even the worst-written character shine. But Gemini and Fourth were really a revelation: Ming and Heart deserved to have a spin-off series just for them. I also like that they are finally showing different disabilities in bls, it gives a breath of fresh air to a stale room of super nice and perfect characters.

Acting/Cast (9)
- Earth and Mix never disappoint: they are excellent actors who can play characters with great character depths
- Gemini and Fourth: I saw them for the first time here, and I really liked them; GMMTV's new recruits never disappoint
- First and Kao are a wonderful addition to an already fantastic cast; here they show how they are capable of being good actors even when they are apart

Music (8)
I liked the fact that they had all the guys sing in the opening ost. It's a wonderful lullaby.

Rewatch Value (7.5)
If I ever do a rewatch I will do it for Heart and Ming. I'm sorry to say this because EarthMix is my favourite ship, but in this drama they were eaten up by these two.

Overall (8.5)
Overall it's a good drama. There is nothing really problematic about it. There is just something missing (which I can't describe) about Jim and Wen. Just that.

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Never felt this awkward but in a good way watching a drama

Amazing. I love how this drama succeeded in making me feel anxious at each episode, but at the same time so satisfied.

Story (9.5)
I think we can all agree it's not just a simple drama: it's an analysis of how a criminal mind can also arise from the most common person. The situation where Jong Woo finds himself was not his fault at all, but it has somehow unlocked something obscure that was hiding inside himself. The rage, the hate, the disgust, the anxiety, the mental instability, all come out when Moon Jo teased him.
The story was optimally carried out. Every episode left me with a sense of restlessness in my heart that I had never tried before. Each plot twist (especially the last) left me confused and shocked. And the ending, I can say it with certainty, is one of the best I've ever seen in a series. I felt extremely satisfied and happy for Jong Woo when I saw him just be himself. Moon Jo was right, doing what you really want is the best.
Also this quote: "Humans are the most fearful creatures"... God bless that woman for saying one of the truest things in this world. The story is literally built on this statement.

Acting/Cast (10)
I'm still new in the world of kdrama, but I think I already have a crush on Lee Dong Wook. How can he be so good and so hot at the same time? Like sir, calm down, please. It almost seemed that I was tortured instead of the characters in the story. Too good to be true.
For what concerns Im Si Wan, he did a really great job. His expressions, sometimes a little exaggerated, immediately captured my attention. I think his character, given his complexity, was really difficult to represent, but Si Wan did a really great job.
Even the rest of the cast did a great job: they were all capable of making me hate their characters soooo much, precisely because they seemed extremely natural.

Music (9)
When you have a story like this, the soundtrack needs to be good. And it is. The music really helped to make this series more anxious and realistic.

Rewatch Value (8)
Definitely would rewatch it, but not now and maybe when I'm not already stressed for something else lol

Overall (9.5)
In the end I really loved it, and I just hope there could be a s2 just for watching Jong Woo become a serious serial killer and murder some other people (Idk why I love the idea).

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Watch it only if you have spare time.

Idk what to call this: "You could do better with a little more time?" or "Cute idea, worst representation" or also "I didn't understand what was going on". Okay, that seems really bad, let me explain.

Story (7)
As I said, I don't know if the problem was the story, the little time or just me. I just feel something is off with this series. Maybe they could focus more on the main ship and give them all the screen time, instead of wasting it on a useless straight ship (sorry lol they had no sense to exist).

Acting/Cast (7)
Not the best, not the worst. Probably the actors were good but the characters were bad written. Sometimes it also felt cringe.

Music (6.5)
The only thing I hate about writing review of k-bl is that the music is always on point, so I just don't know what to say lol

Rewatch Value (4)
Just no lol There are so many good bls out there, I don't want to waste my time like this.

Overall (7)
I'm a person who hates to give low votes, so my 7.5 it's actually a bad one for me. Idk, I don't feel anything other than confusion about this drama.

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Do you like gossip and want to have fun? This is for you

I'm actually shocked at how much I enjoyed this drama. Maybe I was in a good mood, but I was really taken by the various stories of the boys. But let's do a more specific analysis.

Story (9)
As I said, the stories of the main characters really grabbed me. I think the various characters are realistic enough to be almost hard to understand, but if you try you can understand all of them and empathize with (okay not with all of them but almost). It's not the typical GMMTV bl, but it's a breath of fresh air. Small note: the sex scenes are done well and well chosen.

Acting/Cast (9)
There is not much to say except that they are all TOP.
- First and Kao never fail, I found these characters more interesting than those in The Eclipse
- Force and Book are the new kings of adaptability, they are amazing and with a lot of chemistry whatever they do (and then well, the visuals)
- Neo is amazing as usual and I like to see him in such a serious but at the same time bitchy character
- Mark is a pleasure to see as the main character, he has a lot of potential

Music (8)
I am completely in love with the opening theme song. Khaotung did really a good job.

Rewatch Value (8)
I wouldn't rewatch it immediately, but it entertained me so much that I will rewatch it at some point.

Overall (9)
Overall it entertained me and was a good viewing, definitely one of my fav not-typical-bl.

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