They met in 1989, in episode 6 they should be around 1991-92.
I might be wrong though, since the timeline in the series is quite different from the novel. I’m just guessing it’s around that time since Chusan has already started working at a company. You're right, it’s confusing.
We’re not okay with his behavior, and we’re definitely not supporting it. The series doesn’t try to normalize…
It’s okay, don’t force yourself to watch something you don’t like. Since this is your second try, it’s probably just not your thing and that’s totally fine. It happens to me many times too with popular series.
Had to drop it at ep5, I just couldn't get into it. There is something so inauthentic about it but I can't quite…
We’re not okay with his behavior, and we’re definitely not supporting it. The series doesn’t try to normalize it either. That’s actually part of what makes it so powerful. It’s raw, painful, and doesn’t sugarcoat their relationship. I get that it’s not for everyone, though. Maybe if you watch it through to the end, you’ll understand where I’m coming from.
I knew this was coming. There are people out there bullying Zhao for his skin tone. Y'all should get a life or…
Unfortunately, we all see it coming... Honestly, I think his skin tone is one of his biggest charms. I’d say jealousy really is a disease. A lot of people would probably wish they were as irresistibly attractive as Zhao.
I'm on ep 11 and I feel a bit nauseous. This story is so awful to watch but also good. I'm very conflicted
I love everything about To My Shore and I still can’t get over it even though it’s been more than three months since it ended. At the same time, I honestly don’t think it’s a series for everyone. It deals with some very raw and uncomfortable themes and shows behaviors that can be really hard to watch. What makes it so powerful is also what makes it difficult. It doesn’t try to soften things or turn everything into something pretty and romantic. Instead, it leans into the messy and painful sides of relationships, which can feel very real but also very heavy. Because of that, I think it can be especially hard for people who have gone through similar experiences, since it might hit too close to home. For me, that’s part of why it stayed with me for so long. It feels honest in a way that a lot of series don’t dare to be. But that honesty comes at a cost, and I completely understand why not everyone would be able to handle it or even want to watch it.
Sammy’s Children’s Day doesn’t have bad dubbing, it’s just that it’s essentially dubbed from a different…
It’s definitely not the best here, but I don’t think it’s too off either. Overall, the series seems to have solid production, the actors are convincing, and the script so far is well written, especially for BL.
is this worth watching? i cant stand when it has bad dubbing. i couldn't even make it 10 minutes into sammy's…
Sammy’s Children’s Day doesn’t have bad dubbing, it’s just that it’s essentially dubbed from a different language, which is why the lip sync doesn’t match in many scenes. It felt a bit off to me at first too, but you get used to it right away, and the storyline is so good that it really pulls you in. If that’s the only reason you’re not watching it, I honestly think you’re missing out!
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Love your list 💛
Thai: My Stand-in
Korean: Love for love's sake
Japanese: Our Youth
Chinese: To My Shore
Taiwan: Unknown
What makes it so powerful is also what makes it difficult. It doesn’t try to soften things or turn everything into something pretty and romantic. Instead, it leans into the messy and painful sides of relationships, which can feel very real but also very heavy. Because of that, I think it can be especially hard for people who have gone through similar experiences, since it might hit too close to home.
For me, that’s part of why it stayed with me for so long. It feels honest in a way that a lot of series don’t dare to be. But that honesty comes at a cost, and I completely understand why not everyone would be able to handle it or even want to watch it.