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According to what I managed to see from the link to the book I got yesterday, they are at 35 chapters at the end of episode 6. The kiss happens exactly in chapter 70 of the version of the book I got, so if they continue like that, my guess would be that this is the point when season 1 would end, i.e. at least we would see them coming together or admitting their feelings.

Best news ever, thank you!!!

I just finished Addicted, so I can say this one is nothing like it, there are no toxic characters here. Yes, Jiang Tian follows Wang around, but not in the same way Gu Hai did. When we compare Addicted ep. 11 and The On1y One ep. 6, because I agree the situation was somehow similar - one character pulling away and the other one suffering because of it - the difference is obvious.

To sum it up: the charaters and their relationship are way more balanced here than it was in Addicted.

So, to no one's surprise, Qi Jia Hao was the culprit all along. :D

I don't think Jiang Tian knows it yet, but he's down so hard. Seriously, whereever Wang goes, that boy follows.

Episode 6, let's go!!!

And in Taiwan they are not doing well? I thought this Douban site was Chinese, but maybe I misunderstood. Yes, it would be a disaster if they fail in Taiwan.

I'm greatful anyway, even if it stays like that and they don't do a second season. Hopefully they won't end it with a cliffhanger.

I think the rating on the official release plattforms is high though, right? Gaga, Viki, Iqiyi, Netflix, etc? I'll check.

This is very subjective, but I have no idea what, by their standards, "handsome" means. From my POV, as an European, they are both good-looking young men. I guess they had good reasons not to release this officially in China, then. If the bad rating is mainly for that, I would ignore it. Their acting is amazing, they are giving it their all, and they have chemistry.

I can't comment on the novel, although it's not possible to adapt everything exactly as it is, this is why it's an adaptation, but what's wrong with their appearance? I get that they are much older than their characters, but they can pass as being in school, it's not that obvious. And they are definitely not bad-looking, especially Wang, with these expressive big doe-eyes he has. Did they expect more classically good-looking actors or do they say they look too old?

I absolutely agree! Not all stories need NC scenes, it depends on the genre and the general mood of the story. High school romantic comedies are ok with only a kiss or two and if they are done well, people like them anyway and would rate them well. The aforementioned Takara's Treasure was absolutely fine with the two or three kisses they had, because it wouldn't have had suited the story otherwise.

Maybe there are stories who automatically get a higher rating because of NC scenes, if these are good ones (Love in the Air and Love in Translation come to mind ), but if a BL is bad, not even numeruous NC scenes can save it and it would get a bad rating anyway. At least I hope that the majority of people judge the story by its merit, and not only whether there's a NC scene or not.

I think I'm getting used to it too, but sometimes I'm still like: seriously, no one acts like that, tone it down plz. :D. The fact that usually the Japanese BLs release one short episode a week helps.

My problems with Takara are not because there are no NC scenes. But I'm not the person to talk, because I have my problems with the style of most Japanese BLs and especially the acting.

MLMU is bad though, and not because of the lack of NC scenes. 😉

I watch and like both, but The On1y One is better IMO. Still, I would advise you to try this one and see if it's for you. A piece of advise - watch the uncut version, they've removed important scenes in the cut one, no idea why. The biggest issue here is the editing, there are some weird jumps in the story. But the leads are good, the sights are beautiful, and the story flows. So far, it's not toxic.

The cuts on YouTube are weird, I don't know how and why they've decided on them. There are at least two very important scenes cut from the latest episode. I don't know who decided to remove them, but the story makes sense only with them.

To sum it up: if possible, watch the uncut version, they are not cutting NC scenes, but important plot scenes, at least so far.

I agree, I'm watching and like both, but this one is better. :)

The show is called "The Trainee", though. Singular. Unless the one meant is Bamhee and not Ryan.

I think "The Trainees" would've been a better title here.

And I don't really mind the Bamhee SL, it's just that it's led us nowhere. What was the point of it, if 10 episodes later, Bamhee wants everything to be just like before? I don't see any personal growth here, not from her, and not from Tae.

You're comparing apples and oranges. All the shows you've listed (at least those I've seen) are finished and their ratings are based on the completed show. Here, only 4 episodes have aired and there are more people to come after it's finished, because some prefer to binge a show after it's completed. The rating might change after it's done. Of course, it might even go higher (which I hope if the quality stays the same).

I'll comment on the shows you mentioned that I've watched:

- The Eighth Sense was a good and intense show in general, but it had one of the most unlikable female characters I've seen in a BL show, there was nothing redeemable about her. I've a problem rewatching it because I don't want to see her. The way one of the main leads treated the other was deliberately hurtful and cruel, for all understanding I had for his situation. Also, there were issues with the editing. We can argue about characterisation and acting, but production-wise, this one is better.
- Cherry Magic was good, both versions were, it's one of my favourites. I agree the rating should be higher, but please go and tell that to the respective fans of the Japanese or Thai versions who deliberately give a low rating to the adaptation they find inferior.
- History: Crossing the Line was also a good show, but I think so far this one is better in terms of production, chemistry and acting. This is my personal opinion.

Many people like this show and rate it high because it's good, even if it's not for you.

Thank you very much for the reply! I'll check the original Addicted out and try to ignore the cliffhanger. I've heard it's intense and pretty toxic, but I've watched My Stand-In and KinnPorsche and am prepared and can deal with it. My issue was it not being complete, but if I only need to ignore the last 10 seconds of the ending, I can live with it.

I've noticed that the YouTube videos of this adaptation are not listed and you have to really look for them in order to watch and there shouldn't be any reason to do that unless the producers are aware that their casting is controversial. I like the actors and I think they are doing a good job. If we ignore their ages, the problem with the series is not the acting or the setting (I love the sights and the nature, so beautiful!), but the editing. I saw that the younger actor is pretty experienced and has been acting for a long time. Still, I agree that they should've chosen an older actor (i.e. at least an 18 year-old) to play Pop, because that way, they would've had more exposure and more people would be watching.

Edit: it's not the first time, though, we have to consider the casting of Perth in Love by Chance and the casting of Fuaiz in Dead Friend Forever, even though the age difference with the co-stars wasn't as big.

Me too, seriously! From the beginning to the end, I was staring at my computer screen and couldn't believe what I was watching.