I've been looking for a saeguk bl, and I finally found one! It's really cute, but goes by so fast! It doesn't have a lot of substance, but the actors just make it work.
It was cute. There were some moments that I thought he was a bit too pushy, but overall I can see why people like it. For those that are used to modern dramas, the editing is going to be a bit jarring, but you get used to it. I love that in this drama, the couple has so many kiss scenes, as I think couples should. Rather than seeing one or two at the most. Worth a watch if you want something quick and light.
We all wish the best for him! I wasn't around back when he went on hiatus, but even so, I am mad it got that far. The stigma has slightly changed now and I hope this means good things in the future.
I was so excited for this series that I had to keep myself busy in order to wait until all the episodes were out in case I wanted to binge. However, the series I was hoping for was barely there. It's GORGEOUS to look at, and the actors and costumes are all pretty, but the story is really clunky. The tone is all over the place. Sometimes the music is mismatched with what the character's mood is supposed to be. There are also weird cuts and edits that are really jarring. I did get invested a few times in the series, but the end was a bit of a struggle to get through.
Loved it! Would have liked to see more romantic moments, but the flirtatious banter was so fun to watch. I also really enjoyed the friend group and never get tired of those tropes. Myungjin and Garam had some of the most enjoyable parts of the series as well.
What I loved: -The opening theme (and the ost in general) are practically perfect! The images and song choice perfectly capture the vibe of the series and give it more grounding. -The cast choices are impeccable! I wasn't sure how well they would do, but each one captured their character amazingly well. I especially love Eugene and Ben's portrayals. Ben's entrance into the show was a 10/10 perfect fit. And Eugene was an absolute sweetheart and just right. Alex, Donald, and Wolf were also well done. -Seeing Gray's mental struggle after what happened to Suho and there being more focus on it. -The friendship bonding, just like in the webtoon, was great to see.
What I didn't like: -One of the big complaints people had with the webtoon was "where are all the adults?" and this series proves that they would have been too much. No hate to the actors, but the parents were really unnecessary to the overall story. -I'm not a fan to the change in the conflict between Donald/Ben/and Gray. Donald and Ben were not childhood friends and their rivalry stems from Donald beating both Alex and Ben in middle school and Ben's story is him overcoming that trauma to fight him in the end. -Throughout the series, they made Gray seem like a one-trick pony with his pen and only remembered in the last quarter that he knows how to fight in other ways. Gray is a genius who calculates his best moves far in advance before his opponent knows what hits them. He's known as a "dirty fighter" because he uses anything to help him win in a fight. Nothing is off limits. This leads to some pretty interesting and entertaining fights in the webtoon and to reduce him down to just grabbing a pen like a crutch seems wasteful. -They kind of molded Wolf into several different characters, when his character alone would have been enough. Wolf hates the Union and Donald Na from the beginning, so to see him defend it was kind of weird. -While I'm glad we got the characters we did, I miss my full Eunjang Gang: Gray, Ben, Alex, Eugene, Gerard, Teddy, and Rowan. - They changed so much about the story, so WHY DID THEY KEEP HIS DEATH?! I didn't like it in the webtoon and I hate it here too.
It's a good quick binge watch. Nothing groundbreaking, but it's not boring either. Starts off really well, and the cast is a lot of fun. I think it could have done with a couple more episodes, or maybe switched out one plot for more character development, but as is, it's still good. The main couple is cute, and I loved the reference to Weak Hero.
Something I've wondered; instead of making Dusik's hangup and hiccup with Hye Jin be about not wanting to share…
Upon re-watching it, I felt like his issue was still with his fear of losing those around him. In a drunken state, he even pleaded with her not to leave him. In the last episode, it shows how he was finally able to grieve those that he lost because he was too overwhelmed by guilt before, to the point he felt like he didn't deserve to mourn. Him finally being able to grieve is him working through that fear. Even if it wasn't his fault, he felt like it was, and that was enough. It doesn't have to be rational, it just is. I felt like it was all there in the subtext and his actions.
I praise this one for the mature themes you don't often see in kdramas, especially from a female perspective, but the FL had less emotional range than I would like for this story. I understand she was likely depressed, but at times we needed to feel hope, it seemed kind of stagnant. Still, I think it's unique and worth a watch as a study, but not one of my top picks.
I honestly wasn’t sure if I’d like this going in, did I skip some scenes, yes, but I still ended up liking…
Kang Chul was able to survive because he ate those flowers, but I believe it was also a slim chance, which is why they were grieving. He might never have woken up.
So funny! It's just the kind of light-hearted fluff one needs after watching a heavy drama. There is a bit of angst, but I think that helps the comedy shine more. I also love how the typical Cinderella tropes that we expect are flipped. Super fun, short, and sweet!
I'm not sure what I expected when I started watching this drama, but I know it definitely surprised me! This drama has so many layers and is gripping from beginning to end. When I saw "rom-com, supernatural" I think I was expecting it to be lighter, and the comedy is really good, though there are essentially two plots going on at once. One set in the present, and one set in the 1930s. I found myself wrapped up in the mystery that the main trio were also trying to solve by putting their past memories together. It was so fascinating that I went through the episodes so fast wanting to know what was next! This is also the first kdrama I've ever seen where I wanted the end goal to be a throuple. Like the chemistry between the main trio is no joke and it's what really drives the story. 10/10!
I loved this so much! It had so many points that are right up my alley, so there was no choice for me but to love it. The ML is a huge green flag and the SLS is very potent, so be aware. I really like how this is a story of a FL getting back on her feet in her own way. Totally worth a watch!
I'm not sure how much you want me to spoil, but the mother they work for is actually the one that killed their parents and they work with Kant and Style to get her arrested. That doesn't excuse them of their crimes, and so they have to go to jail for 5 years. Kant and Bison go on a trip after his jail sentence, while Style and Fadel work in the burger restaurant. It's a happy ending.
I did get invested a few times in the series, but the end was a bit of a struggle to get through.
-The opening theme (and the ost in general) are practically perfect! The images and song choice perfectly capture the vibe of the series and give it more grounding.
-The cast choices are impeccable! I wasn't sure how well they would do, but each one captured their character amazingly well. I especially love Eugene and Ben's portrayals. Ben's entrance into the show was a 10/10 perfect fit. And Eugene was an absolute sweetheart and just right. Alex, Donald, and Wolf were also well done.
-Seeing Gray's mental struggle after what happened to Suho and there being more focus on it.
-The friendship bonding, just like in the webtoon, was great to see.
What I didn't like:
-One of the big complaints people had with the webtoon was "where are all the adults?" and this series proves that they would have been too much. No hate to the actors, but the parents were really unnecessary to the overall story.
-I'm not a fan to the change in the conflict between Donald/Ben/and Gray. Donald and Ben were not childhood friends and their rivalry stems from Donald beating both Alex and Ben in middle school and Ben's story is him overcoming that trauma to fight him in the end.
-Throughout the series, they made Gray seem like a one-trick pony with his pen and only remembered in the last quarter that he knows how to fight in other ways. Gray is a genius who calculates his best moves far in advance before his opponent knows what hits them. He's known as a "dirty fighter" because he uses anything to help him win in a fight. Nothing is off limits. This leads to some pretty interesting and entertaining fights in the webtoon and to reduce him down to just grabbing a pen like a crutch seems wasteful.
-They kind of molded Wolf into several different characters, when his character alone would have been enough. Wolf hates the Union and Donald Na from the beginning, so to see him defend it was kind of weird.
-While I'm glad we got the characters we did, I miss my full Eunjang Gang: Gray, Ben, Alex, Eugene, Gerard, Teddy, and Rowan.
- They changed so much about the story, so WHY DID THEY KEEP HIS DEATH?! I didn't like it in the webtoon and I hate it here too.
Even if it wasn't his fault, he felt like it was, and that was enough. It doesn't have to be rational, it just is. I felt like it was all there in the subtext and his actions.
This is also the first kdrama I've ever seen where I wanted the end goal to be a throuple. Like the chemistry between the main trio is no joke and it's what really drives the story. 10/10!