KuudereDoll
Bumpy Road Ahead!
I haven't made a review in awhile so here we go...No doubt, it's a confusing series with plot holes, unnecessary characters and predictable situations BUT it also comes with real life issues of love, lust and friendship while giving the MCs the character development they desperately need and deserve that unfortunately doesn't come as quick as it should. It has a decent paced start with all the juicy drama colliding in the middle that somehow manages to plunge off a cliff into oblivion at the end! It's a guessing game through a lot of it which might put some people off but if it's straight forward then it would make a boring series. I'm not sure how I feel about the ending since it came to a screeching halt the way it did but I think everything worked out the way it SHOULD given the circumstances of each character. As someone who enjoys BL (with no shame) potential viewers should know it focuses on building and losing relationships as opposed to $ex and make out sessions. The BL content is on the average spectrum for me so if you're looking for steamy scenes you won't find much here.
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Cringe-tastic
I've watched a LOT of BL and I gotta say this one has left me with the most mixed feelings.First 4ish eps were the best and I binge watched the entire series. After that it got confusing where they started adding in random/unnecessary characters, the same dramatics and pitiful smackdowns. The MCs literally argued over the same thing everytime and the facial expressions of everyone had me cringe mode! The "hickies" had me dying. It's clear everyone is a new and upcoming actor so with that in mind the series wasn't too bad. There's a lot of gay people at that college and I believe everyone low key has a drinking problem lmao
Wouldn't recommend but not so bad I'd drop it
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Couldn't help but watch
Through the "tear jerker" warnings, I forced myself to watch this and I'm so glad I did. I honestly feel like this could've been a comedy in some parts. There were some cute and quirky moments I just felt made the series more lovable than sad with all the happy energy from our MC. Overall, it's an amazing series with a cute cast and heartfelt story that is greatly enjoyable. Death is inevitable but if it comes after we've been able to experience life's little sweet gifts, I feel it makes it so much more bearable.Enjoy!
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So Cute!
I discovered this series scrolling through Gagaoolala and omg I'm so glad I did! It was so wholesome and cute with real life situations and scenarios. The music was catchy and there were visuals for miles! I loved all the couples in different ways and they all portrayed something that we can all relate too ranging from unrequited love to family issues. The ending was so sweet and fluffy! It's a short series but please give it a chance, it's so worth it. There was no over the top drama and basic BL bs. It's always nice to come across something fresh and new!Enjoy...
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Every Emotion
I didn't hear about this series until it was over but once I did I dove straight in and didn't look back. I need S2 like yesterday and the fact there's a S2 in the making shows how amazing this series was. For staters, if you're looking for something wholesome and loving, you've come to the wrong place. If you love a good fight scene with blood and broken bones you're going to be right at home!Everything about this series was cut throat from ep1 and continued to the credits. As someone who takes friendship to the ultimate extreme, I felt more anger and rage than anything. Even though I was really quiet in school I was never bullied but never had many friends, so the ones I had I took care of. I've almost been jumped on the bathroom just for being guilty by association so I understand the fear of being attacked and having to watch your back. Bullying is a worldwide issue and South Korea is probably the best at portraying the brutality of it all, and this series is a prime example. I highly recommend!
Without any hesitation I would've done EVERYTHING the MC did at the end. No Shame!
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Change of pace
So from the start of this series, I was HOOKED! The story itself was refreshing that it wasn't the same dramatic bs that Thai BL dramas have become known for. It did the 'from hate to love' thing but that was about it in terms of overused basicness. I always complain about the side couples not getting enough screen time but for the first time in my experienced BL watching life... They literally got their own episodes! Like suddenly the roles were switched and I loved it. The first couple is more sexual with a strong bond but I feel the second couple really puts you in your feels in terms of genuine love and building trust after physical and mental trauma. Both stories tell their own and I highly recommend you experience it for yourselves. Everything ranging from sex scenes to visuals and from heartbreak to motorcycles you'll find it all hereEnjoy...
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K-Drama City
Looking for something cute and fluffy? You've come to the right place! Looking for something different from the typical K-Drama scene? TURN BACK!Idk how I found this series and it's not even that it's bad, it's just so.... predictable? The MCs seemed to have good chemistry so that made the story flow well but the plot was kinda eh. A God falling in love with a human is pretty standard at this point BUT the series over all was good. There were loads of quirky silly moments and I think everyone got appropriate screen time. I think the ending was kinda thrown together and even though it was cute, I feel something was missing. I liked the side characters a bit more but only cause they brought much needed amusing chaos lol
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Excellent
Can't go wrong with a good action period drama and The Alchemy of Souls is no exception. Everything about this series is binge worthy to the point I didn't want it to end so I hesitated until I found out there's a S2 in the works! That alone should prove it's an all around thrilling experience. From the visuals to the action, it all hits hard and every character brings their own spice. You'll find some classic actors, some K-Pop idols and some fresh new faces to bring it all together.Highly recommend to anyone looking for good plot twists, bad guys you love to hate and cute quirky comedy romance.
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YinWar
For starters, this series is a spin off of the patent story 'En of Love' so it doesn't matter which one you watch first but personally I'd watch EOL so you get a general idea of YinWar. They're probably my fav current BL couple but unfortunately, this series didn't change much of how they were in EOL.ANYWAY, if I'm not comparing it then I really enjoyed this series. It has its basic Thai BL cringe and cute moments but YinWar is pretty much a dynamic duo you can't help but can scream for lol We can all realize to the characters in some way, whether it's school stress, family troubles, being cheated on etc everyone has a story here. I feel the end got rushed a LOT and it definitely had its good, bad and ugly moments but if you're looking for a cute MC with decent romance and fluffy BL cuteness and drama...look no further
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P.S. last ep after credits had me SCREAMING
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Thorough Enjoyment
This series may be short, but don't let that stop you from getting a cute and fluffy BL fix . You can't go wrong with a Japanese BL and here was no acception. The name may sound a bit strange but it'll make sense down the road lolI highly recommend even though a few times it gave me anxiety and had room for more detail/content that I didn't get. It has a good story with a cute cast and without any unnecessary drama to make it stretched out. Short, sweet and to the point but relatable.
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MMMMM GOOD!
I'm obviously here for Jaehyun, but I quickly became infatuated with the entire cast! I had this on my PTWL for awhile but once I started I binge watched tf outta it. LolThe entire cast was spot on ranging from visuals to nailing their characters flaws and strengths. There's relatable content and characters you're gonna love to hate. It was nice change of pace to get a solid college campus drama. The romance was so sweet I almost became diabetic myself (drama reference). My only negative comment is some of it was visible a mile away but yet still enjoyable.
I'm glad this show didn't get cancelled and I recommend to anyone especially those who's into romance.
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P.S. if you enjoy the series I recommend checking out the K-Pop group NCT
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Riot
Now this is a simple story about a man who can't button his shirt so he hires a man who also doesn't know how to button his shirt to be his body guard and thus, a love story begins! LmaoFor real tho that's kinda how it goes ANYWAY this series was top notch lust and I'm screaming for it. No lie, several scenes I watched repeatedly (no shame). If you're looking for something cute and fluffy TURN BACK! If you're looking for amazing visuals, bloody gun fights and family rivalry LOOK NO FURTHER!
I got a LOT lost toward the end and almost launched my computer across the room but we survived the roller coaster of every dirty and emotional moment this series has to offer and more. Would recommend (even if you're new to BL). I tried to wait until it was completed to binge watch but I couldn't and I regret it cause the cliffhangers almost made me lose my head! (you'll understand the pun later in the series)This is one of the few series I can't decide who my fav couple is lol
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Lee Jong Suk
This series has been on my PTWL for awhile and legit I forgot about it. Suddenly I decided to watch something different and I definitely got what I was searching for and more! Of course, I thought this series would be a cute fluffy typical K-drama romance but it quickly became something I couldn't put down. The cast were filled with all the drama, visuals and personality you could hope for. I was internally kicking and screaming so much because it was so emotionally intense.I don't watch the news or get involved in politics strictly because of what this series revolves around...liars! I cant stomach seeing/hearing any of it because I don't know what to believe. I never considered how much work truly goes into being a reporter, so I have a new found respect for that.
I highly recommend this series for it's all around outlook and of course the romance (our MCs won't disappoint you)
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Cute But Messy
To start this fiasco, I'm gonna say I'm ZeeSaint all the way BUT ZeeNew was satisfying...in the romance department.Anyway, other than the romance this was crazy toxic! Everything would be going smooth and something so simple would blow everything out of proportion and they'd start over (in the same episode) lmao. When it was cute it was super cheesy and sweet but when it was bad, it didn't take much to bring it down. I wanted more from the side couples but I'm pretty satisfied with what I got. I saw quite a few familiar faces and the new ones were just as cute :)
The rating I'm giving is strictly cause of the romance and visuals. I'd recommend if you want some dramatic romance, but if you're looking for something wholesome TURN BACK! I had a really hard time getting over the back and forth love hate bratty whiny attitude from specifically our MC.
The ending had me blushing and internally screaming!!!
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WTFITS
Ok ok so I'm not gonna lie, I have no idea what I was expecting and I'm not sure if I found it. I'm giving this a solid 7 because it had me f***ed up on several occasions with good, bad and ugly emotions. lolThe MC aggravated me quite frequently with his overreacting and unnecessary outbursts of anger about EVERYTHING. I don't think this series needed 16eps/ 1hr 1/2 long eps to get it's point across. It got a little boring in the middle and seemed to continue yet not progress.
Overall this isn't the series for you if you want lots of intimacy. This isn't just about romance or even the struggles for LGBTQ+ people in the world. It's about cherishing all loved ones, forgiving others and most importantly, learning to love yourself. You're not alone and there's more to life than what you're forced to believe or see.
Side note: Legit I spent most of this series asking myself : "What The F*** Is This $***?!"
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