Shannigans

I always wait to rate until I complete a drama... It's probably going down because others are like me. Also, while it was a HE, for the more logical folks, the ending didn't hit. Like most kdramas nowadays, it felt rushed, and didn't wrap up the time travel/body-swap components that well (in addition to other plot points that went nowhere). Still a fun watch at times (esp. if you enjoy the use of MANY troupes), and the leads do have good chemistry.

Btw, was it ever explained why/how Dan Shim ended up as a royal consort at the beginning? I just don't understand what benefit the king got from marrying her (a lowly court lady), after he used her to depose his brother?

Seriously, why did the coworker hate her anyways? I guess we will never know 🙃

They lost me with the non-sensical time travel at the end, only to have her straight up break the grand prince's heart... And then stick him with the OG Dan Shim as a consolation prize?!?! Like dude, he loved Shin Seo Ri, not just her face. 🤦🏻‍♀️

They already made it seem like the grand prince was Se Gye in a past life, so why make her separate the two and choose one (while hurting the other)?

The ending was rushed and had me going WTF?? It was a similar feeling to when I finished Word of Honor. I wanted to give this a high rating, but that threw me. I hate the ambiguity!!

At first I was like "Damn Tae Jeong, are you really getting the D while your homeboy is locked in a cage downstairs??"... but honestly good for him after that plot twist! He deserved some D before all hell broke loose.

Exactly what I came to find out 😂

While skimming through (honestly don't think this one's for me), I found it hilarious that they gave Ding Yuxi really long nail extensions for his hand closeup. Poor guy.

Is it normal for Chinese shows to just announce premieres day of? That seems crazy to me and bad for viewership.

Watched this randomly because I recognize most of these guys as actors vs. idols, but really enjoyed it despite not being a wannable.

I'm still kind of confused though... Did they just get together to make this TV show and 1-2 songs for funsees, or are they officially reuniting as a k-pop group with a full-album, tour, etc. in the future?

Everyone complaining about the love triangle in the comments, and I'm just over here grossed out by the oozing abscess/ulcer foot. 🤢

I just enjoy his smile tbh 🤭.
That's why I was hesitant about starting blood river because it does seem like a more serious role.

Suggestions for someone who wants to watch another drama with him, after only seeing him in Word of Honor? Maybe another role where he is flirtatious/unserious like Wen Ke Xing?

Okay, so for me, the plot was not interesting at first, but the chemistry between MLs kept me going (or maybe it was just Gong Jun's smile, who knows 🙃). However, starting around EP 30, I was actually really getting into the plot outside of the couple... It made me want to raise my initial gut rating for sure!! And then... that ending... like wtf?? Even with the short epilogue, I have too many questions.

I'm now off to see if I can pick up the novel towards the end and feel a bit more satisfaction.

I can see why the untamed is the goat, but I did appreciate that this censored BL was a lot more outwardly gay.

I wa wondering this too, since they both have marks on their chest.

Well after EP 5, I clearly retract this statement. 🫢😂🥵

Okay after finishing EP 4, I really hope we get to see some better kisses between these two. I'd rather have no kisses then dead fish kisses tbh.

I think I've watched too many k-dramas at this point 🥲. I immediately clocked the radio DJ in episode 1 as one of two actresses (based on just her voice)-- came here and confirmed I was right.

Regardless, the title itself "absolute value" implies that the ending will not be negative. Even if they don't end up together (personally, I hope they don't), they will have gained something positive from the romantic escapades of the show. At least that is my interruption -- or they just named it that way because he is a math teacher and it's not that deep, who knows 🙃

Okay, so Mr. Yoon and Mr. Jung actually have a backstory that could make a BL ship sail. It probably won't happen, but I'll hold out delulu hope.