A Different Take On Love

I'm not really into BL dramas, but, this one got me curious and gave it a shot. First, I really like the realistic approach. As far as I've seen, Korean entertainment is starting to loosen up their conservative side in terms of doing this type of genre, which is a good move I may say.

For the story, I got hooked on the first 6 eps. of the story. It was a roller coaster of emotions. I honestly liked Go Young's character. Not only he is cute, literally, but has a pure heart as well. The friendship he made with Mi Ae was truly priceless. I really loved the strong bond between these two. Though, at the back of my mind, I was hoping they would notch up there friendship beyond sisters. Still, the bond remained inspite of pursuing their different track in their lives. And yes, Mi Ae's wedding was so heartwarming to see. The song between these sisters show how bonded they really are.

Go Young's squad was another epic characters in this drama. Having friends through thick and thin are truly priceless. I'm just not sure if he was able to open up with them about his sickness. As far as I remember, he was too cautious for them to learn about it after seeing their reactions of one person they know who was infected.

The sad fate of Go Young's mom was another heartwarming moment in this drama. Though, I know there are times that he needed to vent out by going out to the club with his friends while his mom was being taken care of by a caregiver. It just felt a bit off. Like, thinking his mom was suffering and there he was clubbing. But, yeah, as youthful as he is, probably that's really his way to ease out his burdens. It's just sad that he never admitted to his mom his preference but yeah, his mom learned about it through the photo and yes, when she gave her full savings to Young, it's a sign of her acceptance. Am sure it was a really tough decision for the mom knowing she's active in Church based on the background given.

And yes, for Go Young's series of relationships, the first cheater boyfriend who eventually gave him the virus on the latter part of the drama. And the very serious, Nam Gyu, the photographer who also ended up in a sad fate. In which, Young was really not into him. Then, there was Young So, the hideous activist. Really not the right partner for him, though he was very passionate with Go Young. The real deal Gyu Ho. I really liked how they met at the bar. and I think, GH was the one who truly cared for him. Accepted as who he was. Yet, they have different paths to take. I guess, their love for each other wasn't truly enough.
I was a bit confused with Habibi's character. He suddenly popped at the last 2 eps of the drama that felt drag for me. I probably missed how he met Habibi as I tried to forward some parts. Am not sure how he was related to Gyu Ho. And it seems he met him in a dating app I think or social media page, this I'm unsure of. But, his character seems just a filler towards the end. Nothing significant since he has a family and his work confused me as well. He is Japanese but speaks good English. He travels a lot I presume since they met in Korea and also in Thailand.

Anyways, the ending is just okay for me. But, not what I'm hoping for. The relationship of GY with his dad is another complicated story. Overall, it was a good drama. Actors absolutely nailed their roles specially, Nam Yoon Su. The steaminess in this drama were very well portrayed. It made me believe that it is their gender preference in real life. But like I said, the final 2 eps. simply drag for me. Lots of flashbacks of GY and GH that I find irrelevant since their not even getting back together.

This is really recommendable who's really in to BL dramas. Not really my cup of tea. But, the actors are truly commendable, honestly.

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Romance in reality

Am sure, this is not everyone's cup of tea. This is basically one of those dramas in real form.

Yes, I got hooked because of the good story plot of this drama. It showned how romance in reality is. It is not your typical damsel in distress, overbearing CEO that will save the FL using money and power and yes, not really the lived happily ever after ending.

For the good points, all the casts really pulled off their role. Specially, the FL, Tian Xi Wei. I usually see her playing cutesie roles in Xian xia and historical dramas. It's good to see a different side of her playing a bit mature role. Her heart breaking parts really lead me to be teary eyed. For the 3 ML's whom I should say should have been tagged only as support roles as all of them are antagonists so to speak. For Qu Yi Peng, his character seem really hateable, but, in reality, yes, there are men out there who really is just like him. Just to get out of poverty, would find his way up in whatever methods he would use may it be risking love. For, Zhou Bin, Oh yes, a lot of men like him is totally out there. To be specific, married men. Once gaining money and power, cheating should also be in his system. Not generalizing, but, it's a fact that there are also lots of married men just like him in reality. And lastly, Gao Peng, I really feel sad for his character. I was really hoping the writer would give him a charcter development, but sadly, it turned to the opposite direction. I really felt his sincerity for Nan Nan in the beginning. He may not be the expressive guy we wanted him to be but he tried his best in the beginning and I believe his loyalty for Nan Nan was there. Sadly, money and power ate him and made him the most hated guy you'd ever want. I was hoping for him to remain loyal for Nan Nan inspite the obstacles their relationship have to go through. Hoping, he would realize that Nan Nan is absolutely the rightful and only woman for him since Nan Nan is always there in his lowest moments. Am definitely disappointed that the writer ruined his character. I would have given this a higher rating if they actually ended up together.

Anyways, for Han Su, Yu Tong always play this kind of roles. The smart, workaholic girl who always doesn't have time for romance and work is always her top priority. Not a fan of her role, but she became the bestie of all I should say. She was always there to listen to each of the characters in this drama....literally.

For Han Han, yes, another hopeless romantic who whose willing to risk everything for love. She may have weak points but gained being strong towards the end. Her role truly depicts lots of women in reality. A victim yet tagged as home wrecker. I guess, the main moral lesson in her story, doing background check before fully commiting to someone is a must. Specially, when you think your prospect have signs of being a married guy.

For the other guys involved such as Wang Zi Lu, I honestly don't like his character. He is straightforward as Nan Nan in which for me is not a good match. They're too the same. In a relationship, it is important to have balance IN BETWEEN the couple's personalities to have a harmonious relationship. If both have the same personalites, no one would lower his/her flag that will just result to separation. And for Luo Ma, his character just seem a filler for Su Su. Yet, his character is what Su Su needs. Someone who will find all his ways to get her heart.

After completing the drama, honestly, it didn't felt good. I still feel Nan Nan could've ended up with a better guy, it really could've been Gao Peng, since they had a strong foundation of friendship even after the breakup, they realized how they matured together. Or, the new neighbor could've been a good prospect. I really don't find WZL a good match for her.

As for the friendship of the 3 girls. It does feel awkward to be friends with the person who technically snatched your ex bf. I know Han Su is too mature to accept that and Nan nan can easily let go of everything as Gao Peng said. I'm just not a fan of that kind of friendship. Overall, it's 7.5 for me.

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My View of the Moon

Story: Story plot is quite all over the place. I really had a hard time correlating one character to another. Lots of drag moments that I had to use my forward button all the time. I was quite looking forward on the romance. I've been a fan of the leads chemistry from Love is Sweet. Unfortunately, I didn't felt the same chemistry that they had back then. The kissing scenes were just okay. Not at their best I should say. I guess, there were some elements missing in the story that I'm looking for that I felt lacking. One is the character development from some of the cast. Like, their characters just died having no remorse or regret. Second, some infusion of humor. This drama could've been better if they have just infused some humor on some scenes. Third, the romance department is definitely lacking. Very minimal epsiodes of having the leads having their sweet moments together. Neither the secondary couple has limited romantic moments as well. Lastly. too many fillers used. Like this could have been better off with 24 eps. The flashbacks have to be played several times for you to be able to follow the messed storyline.

Acting/ Cast: Surely, another superb acting by Leo Yunxi. But, I must say this was his least character that I may like. He's way better in Love is Sweet and Princess Silver. As for Bai Lu, I just find her acting just the same in every character she portrays. I was able to watch her already in quite a few of her dramas. I think her forte is really romcoms. For the rest of the cast, awesome acting. Chen Du Ling nailed her bitchy character. And yes, a Xianxia won't be complete without bloodspitting which I think was overly used in this drama.

Music: I didn't caught up much with the sound track as I skip credits both beginning and end. But, one thing's for sure, the opening track is too ordinary that It didn't stick to my mind. When I usually watch a drama that has good music in it, it's either I get to hum or sing along with it.

Rewactch Value: Definitely a no for me. Unless, you're a big fan of the leads, you're free to do so. The story is just not enticing for me to make it watch again.

Overall: I love watching Xianxia dramas with good storyline and romance. But, this ain't it for me. When I first saw this drama, It immediately reminded me of Love Between Fairy and Devil. Almost same concept but the storyline of LBFAD is way better than this one. I can only give this a 7.5. Generous enough for the good acting of the cast, but the storyline for me is just a total mess.

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