This started off very strong and immediately pulled me in, but halfway through, the storytelling began to lose momentum, and the ending felt underwhelming. I was frustrated with Iljo. While I could understand his reasons for leaving, it was the way it was handled that didn’t quite work for me. The drama’s execution made his decision feel almost trivial, serving mainly as a forced breakup and source of conflict, which lessened its emotional weight and impact.
But, I have to commend the lead actor, Jeong Ri U, for his performance. He was exceptional and brought so much nuance to his role that it became easy to empathize with a deeply flawed and problematic character. His portrayal was so compelling that I found myself drawn in and even a little obsessed with Jeong Han ☺️
It was outstanding, with exceptional acting that brought real depth to the main characters. The dances were graceful and visually stunning. The chemistry between the leads was undeniable and compelling. And yet, it felt incomplete, as if something was left unresolved and emotionally unfulfilled. That said, the impact was so strong that it’s still a solid 10/10 for me.
It's most likely that all the main characters are already introduced which is why I think Pond is Mawin's father.…
This seems more plausible than the idea that Than is Mawin's father.
Based on the episodes so far, it’s evident that Than loved Akin deeply, is still in love with him, and at least from what has been shown, remained faithful. If Than had been involved with someone else, he wouldn’t be so desperate in searching for a reason or trying to understand why Akin left him. There would be no need for that level of confusion or self-questioning. His need for answers feels sincere, and from his point of view, he truly believes he did nothing wrong. He isn’t trying to excuse guilt or hide something; he’s simply trying to understand a loss he never expected and still can’t fully understand.
I’m not as fond of Minato as I used to when this drama started. His insecurity is ruining things with the greenest flag guy, and he might never find another Shizuma.
That was short but a nice watch. I was a little surprised tho as I had been expecting the spin-off to focus on Yamase and Sakuma themselves, but instead we got a story centered around the characters they portray. It was still interesting, but I really hope they eventually give us another episode or even a full series that actually highlights Sakuma and Yamase.
Shu Lang is the man. He moves with this quiet wisdom and calm strength that makes you feel like he's already figured out the ending. The way he handled that confrontation, he was two steps ahead of Fan Xiao. Slow clap.
Hatano’s mother being a full-on fujoshi is sending me. And honestly, I didn’t even ship Hatano and Sakuta at first, I just couldn’t picture them together. But now that I’m on episode 7, they’ve completely grown on me. I adore them. I’m invested and cheering them on.
It's a shame that certain series that are poor of story and bad acting and that I personally dropped (of course…
Some BL ratings are inflated by shippers and fans of popular BL couples who are really good at fan service and love giving their fandoms all sorts of delulu-imagination-fueling interactions 😏
After episode 2, I’m more interested in the second couple’s storyline. Maybe it’s because I’m a sucker for the enemies-to-lovers trope, or maybe it’s simply that Than’s behavior and overall attitude feel a bit off-putting to me. I am still curious about the real reason behind Akin’s leaving, but for some reason, I don’t feel particularly eager to find out.
But, I have to commend the lead actor, Jeong Ri U, for his performance. He was exceptional and brought so much nuance to his role that it became easy to empathize with a deeply flawed and problematic character. His portrayal was so compelling that I found myself drawn in and even a little obsessed with Jeong Han ☺️
Based on the episodes so far, it’s evident that Than loved Akin deeply, is still in love with him, and at least from what has been shown, remained faithful. If Than had been involved with someone else, he wouldn’t be so desperate in searching for a reason or trying to understand why Akin left him. There would be no need for that level of confusion or self-questioning. His need for answers feels sincere, and from his point of view, he truly believes he did nothing wrong. He isn’t trying to excuse guilt or hide something; he’s simply trying to understand a loss he never expected and still can’t fully understand.
LinkL: https://youtu.be/0uxWrzEjaZw?si=YuqkKwOMKFv77WhV
https://open.spotify.com/track/7E4VykT5V5ZUVC3R9NhvAH?si=e65840f79bbf4323