Is it a spoof?
K-drama lovers like myself enjoy a cliché or two or three. We don’t watch to be too surprised…. But I had to pick my jaw off the floor so many times at the complete absence of plot beyond the unbearable level of miscommunication, and endless repetitions of the K-staple scenes: fevers x 2, rush to hospital x 5, fall in the forest x1 , the chaebol arranged marriage, umbrella moments… I had the speed watch the second half, so it might actually have been worse.It such a shame because all the actors were actually good, and the chemistry between the leads sufficient for a very decent romcom.
I can think of no legitimate reason to start watching this series, it was painful enough to rage-skip-watch in case it improved … it didn’t
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All the clichés but some original storylines too
First of of all… the three main leads are gorgeous!! And the costumes and locations are a feast for the eye.I love the matchmaking storylines and the clever tricks they employ to get couples together.
Special mention for Byun Woo Seok, devastatingly charming in his role as a ladies’ man. The expression ‘come to bed’ eyes must have been coined for him.
Overall not groundbreaking, but enjoyable and worth a casual watch.
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Uncomfortable
The story is a bit convoluted with two parallel storylines, the actors’ relationship (toxic) and the characters’ relationship (toxic).The acting is mediocre at best and the chemistry absent. But the reason I dropped is because it’s so Wang Yibo/ Xiao Zhan coded it’s to watch like one of those sleazy AI edits.
Same hairstyles, clothes and the actors were chosen for their passing resemblance from certain angles (not their skills). It’s too obvious for it to be a coincidence. Wherever you stand on the WYB/XZ ship, it’s cringeworthy and uncomfortable.
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Head and shoulders above Thai BLs
A proper story with great emotional depth and complex philosophical questions, but a moving love story first.The actors blew me away. They’re famous because of standard Thai BLs where acting isn’t normally the strongest suit.
But here Fourth and Gemini are amazing, subtle acting and their chemistry takes on a warm, sensitive, nearly innocent shade.
A must watch, whether you like BLs or not.
And an important story about acceptance of gay love in the church.
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Slapstick comedy but not engaging
Fun and lighthearted, with two good comedic leads. Everything looks promising, but the chemistry is not there and there’s nothing to differentiate this drama from other average Kdrama romcoms. Totally forgettable. Dropped at episode 3. Just couldn’t be bothered to continue.In the right mood it might be watchable.
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No chemistry
Chemistry is everything whether the story is good or not. There, the premise is interesting, a doctor saving lives and a grim reaper taking them, the production is not bad, but the lead actors are wooden and seem to have no interest in each other.I watched first episode, skipped ahead to confirm my suspicions then dropped it.
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