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I LOVE THE DRAMA AND THE MANGA
I absolutely loved this drama, the moment I heard that Kieta Hatsukoi was getting a live adaptation I knew I had to watch it. I recommend everyone to watch this drama AND to read the manga. The casting was PERFECTION, each character's personality was perfectly resembled by each actor. The actors have caused me to fall in love with this story once again!Another thing I love is how the two lead actors are both part of J-pop groups, and their groups sung the intro/outro for the drama. (Michieda Shunsuke is part of the group Naniwa Danshi and Meguro Ren is part of the group Snow Man). I just thought that was so cute! I will for sure follow each of their group activities. Sad to see that it has ended but it's definitely become one of my favorites. Watch it or you'll be missing out!
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Wish it was longer like the manhwa!
As someone who has read the manhwa it's refreshing and heartwarming to see it come to life in this short drama. With that being said I wish the show was a bit longer. The actors did a wonderful job of portraying their characters as well as show the chemistry and love that Haebom and Taesung have for one another. The producers did a good job of showing the main conflicts and events of the show, but I wish it wasn't only limited to that. It seemed that every time there was a conflict they rushed to end it. Considering the fact that it's a drama the drama isn't showcased in a way that leaves you satisfied when the conflict is resolved. There were lots of sweet moments featured however, which made me so happy to watch.SPOILER BELOW
I wish it didn't end the way it did. The last scene where Haebom gives the rings to Taesung. There was nothing wrong with it but I did want more from that scene. In the manhwa Haebom and Taesung got married in the end, and that's what I thought I was going to get with the last scene. But there was only an exchanging of the rings, no wedding, no look into the future and no kiss. It is a very sweet ending but I felt like something was missing, the drama did not feel complete.
I'd say this is a must watch for BL fans around the world, it's short and the sweet moments are very heartwarming. It's just fun seeing these characters come to life and love one another. If you have time then definitely read the manhwa, you get more stories and some adult scenes in the manhwa!
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Healthiest High School Romance I've Ever Seen
I absolutely loved everything about this drama. Everything went at a very healthy pace, and the characters are so open with each other demonstrating how healthy every relationship is. If an issue occurred, it was solved in a reasonable amount of time and didn't show up again throughout the drama which I appreciated. Nothing seemed forced, and compared to other dramas I've watched, I never felt anxious waiting for the next episode. This drama just made me feel like everything would be alright, which is what I feel now that I've finished it.Fourth and Gemini did amazing in bringing these characters to life; because of them, MSP has become my all-time favorite drama. Every Friday, I felt nothing but happiness while waiting for a new episode to drop. I recommend this to anyone and everyone who's interested in BL or just wants to see healthy relationships on the screen. I'm so sad to have seen this drama end but I can't wait for what the future brings Fourth, Gemini, and everyone else!
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Solid GMMTV BL
This is a very solid BL, especially considering the fact that it's from GMMTV. I enjoyed seeing Pond and Phuwin act in this drama and seeing how their acting skills have improved since Fish Upon the Sky. This drama is not light-hearted and features some unpleasant themes like the death of family members, or being outed as a gay person. But the producers made the cinematography align well with the themes, which is something they should be recognized for.Something that I appreciate this drama for is how they did product placement. I know with GMMTV dramas the product placement scenes tend to be really obvious and take away the emotional effect of the scene. Although this drama did have a couple of product placement scenes, it didn't over-highlight the product and therefore I was still able to appreciate the scene for what it was.
To sum up, what I think of the drama as a whole, it's a toned-down version of KinnPorsche. It has the mafia, the gays, and the romance between the boss and his bodyguard.
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From cute cringe to annoying cringe
The first half of the series was not terrible, but after that, it got repetitive and thus I lost interest. By the 9th episode, I would only watch the series to say that I've finished it. I felt as if the climax and overall plot were being dragged out. Even if the series was just 6 episodes it would have been more enjoyable and more bearable to watch. I found flaws with both main characters throughout the series, and although flaws are common to find in any character, these flaws made me question if their relationship was a good and healthy relationship causing me to not be a big fan of this relationship. I don't think I would rewatch the series as a whole but there are some parts that are cute and would brighten up my day if I watched them again. The side couple is also an enjoyable pair to watch and I like how the fourth wall was broken at times when they appeared on the screen :)Was this review helpful to you?
You never know what to expect
I remember seeing the first Episode of KinnPorsche, and at the time I didn't think I was going to get so hooked up on it. As I kept watching the new episodes each Saturday I found myself so captivated by all the elements used in making KinnPorsche, from the actors, the music, the little details, everything fit in with each other so well. I always wanted more after I finished an episode and would rewatch the teasers for the next episode over and over again. The story was written very well, no one was able to predict what would happen. The actors did an amazing job in bringing these characters to life, they've been working so hard to portray their characters and their hard work has truly paid off. The OSTs are perfect, every single one of them was written with so much though. I absolutely love how the Thai and English version of Free Fall reflect the perspectives of Kinn and Porsche respectively. It's just brilliant.I don't know if this will be the end for KinnPorsche, regardless of whether there's a special to be released or a Season 2, I'm very satisfied and content with how it ended. I would not change anything about it.
If you plan on watching it please read the episode warnings beforehand, because this series is definitely not for everyone. For those of you who do plan on watching it, I hope you enjoy.
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