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This feels like watching Soul Mate

It was hard watching that blood on the piano. It was like tears of joy that came out of Pi-O’s hands from having such a good friend like Jeong Yo. And then turning into blood after we saw he got shot…

This keeps getting better!! Please drop episode 6 by accident right now

Ep 4 was marvelous. But damn, why is everone out to destroy beautiful friendships. I hate it!

God, I’m sorry for everyone whose parents are only slightly similar to the parents in this drama. Yikes

I also had Weak Hero in my mind when I began watching this. That’s very hard to measure up to in terms of chemistry and friendship. It made me a bit critical at first. In ep 3 their friendship really takes shape after the hardships and I liked that. I hope it continues to grow!

I love the intimate friendship going on between them. Very comforting. I needed some time to get used to them. The first two episodes felt a bit forced and cringey. But the third was a charm. Hope this stays on course.

I’m at episode 25 and all these parents do come out looking bad! They all have the worst parents. Drama for real

This is funny! And a bit weird lol

Great suggestion, thanks!

Thanks for the explanation. Interesting that the story is still continuing. That makes me hopeful for a season 2. In my opinion this drama really deserves that.

I felt this had a similar vibe as Racket Boys, Twinkling Watermelon and Study Group.
Story is not very original right now, but I liked the way is developed in the first two episodes. It wasn’t boring at least. I like the members of the rugby team and the coach. They’re all likeable. I hope they grow as a team and win tournaments. Can’t wait for that progression of the story. I also like learning more about rugby. I hope it stays true to its subject and not turn into a boring romance highschool drama.
I recommend to watch!

We NEED a continuation of the story by the way
I’m still hoping for a season 2 revival.

Watching this for the second time. Man, I forgot what a masterpiece this was. Such a shame this went unnoticed for many and also the confusing connection with BTS probably did more damage than good. It is one of the better male focused coming of age drama’s SK has to offer. A bit melodramatic but very relatable. Some very important realistic themes throughout the drama with a touch of fantasy in the end. The actors are well chosen and deserve more recognition. The main mystery is looming every episode which makes it exciting but for me the boys, their personalities and their struggles take the center stage. The friendships, the caring for each other, the hopes and dreams and the dissappointments. You step into their world for 12 episodes and it won’t let you go. Constantly thinking how great it would be to have a group of friends like that. That’s probably what BTS likes to symbolize so there’s the connection. But I hope for the members that their lives are easier than the lives of the boys in Begins ≠ Youth.

Hi firefly,
I’m not saying it wasn’t inspired by Night Flight (2014) bc a lot of elements are def similar. But to be fair the scene you reference is actually inspired by another Korean movie that came before it. And a scene that’s somewhat of a classic in South Korean cinema. Night Flight’s and WHC1’s ending scenes (both beautifully done if you ask me) are inspired by that older movie for sure.

The movie I’m talking about is Once Upon a Time in High School (2004)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TTei-H3W5aU
Especially around minute 6 we can see the similarities.
It is a movie about the situation in South Korea in the 70’s if I remember correctly. School violence and bullying are its themes. For sure similar to WHC and Night Flight!

I haven’t watched it recently so I can’t remember the details and the relations between the main characters. It might still prove your point. If you guys like WHC and Night Flight, this one is a must watch I guess.

sorry 😂

I wrote down the lyrics while listening to it. I hope I heard everything correct.

“Awake. Awakening. From a dream I never thought would end.
Afraid of my long absence. Is the world the same? W(h)ere I left behind?
I listened to your words when I was in pure darkness.
Well now it feels so real when I hold your hands together.

Am I dreaming? Am I dreaming? Am I still dreaming? Am I ready for the world?
I am dreaming. I am dreaming. Now I’m dreaming for tomorrow I am here.

I can feel everything. And I can go anywhere.
I want you to know that I’m here with you.

I listen to your words when I was in pure darkness. Well now it feels so real when I hold your hands together.

Am I dreaming? Am I dreaming? Am I still dreaming? Am I ready for the world?
I am dreaming. I am dreaming. Now I am dreaming for tomorrow I am here.

I can feel everything. And I can go anywhere. I want you to know that I’m here with you.”

(Awakening by Die Boy and Primary)

I love Die Boy’s song at the end of the last episode when Si Eun meets Su Ho for the first time after he wakes up. What I like about it is that it can be interpreted from Su Ho’s pov as meaning waking up from his long sleep but also from Si Eun’s pov as an awakening that he has gone through this entire season. They both finally wake up from a very dark time. It’s a nice contrast that they both wake up but one was literally ‘sleeping’ all the time and the other couldn’t sleep at all.
It’s one of the main themes of WHC2 I think.

I was also thinking about all the hard times Si Eun had to go through and keeping a whole diary on his chat with Su Ho 😂

Ofcourse you could be right. It won’t be easy for Su Ho to forgive him. But Su Ho has a big heart and an uncomplicated personality. He might if Beom Seok is truly sincere about it and changes his ways. That would be fun to find out in a future season.

I felt Beom Seok was a tragic case and he was in the wrong. But it would be cool if we could get a redemption arc. To return the monster to the friend he once was. He still has a lot to learn.