jeoneungd

I was really rooting for this underdog k-drama, a not your typical handsome actor and not an overly made-up actress but other than the first few episodes they characters were weak, the chemistry had no spark, and when I feel like rooting for the bad guy because everyone else’s character were weak then that tells me it’s a very poorly written script. it had a potential of classic K-dramas but like almost all new dramas, it’s just lacking depth. one I will forget once it ended

I have to be honest, I’m and big fan of Bailu and Ryan Cheng, maybe it’s just me, but when these two are together I don’t seen any spark between them. Each one are good actors but together there is no chemistry. I stil like this series, not my all time favorite but good enough.

what viewers and supposedly critics should understand is that not all shows are created equal to the viewer, and just because a person disagree to what we may like, he or she has a right to express that. if all of those who likes this show are allowed to comment their thoughts then Indont think that’s the premise of this page, let people speak their thoughts as long as it’s not derogatory to another person or culture or beliefs. everyone says they want a free world and yet they don’t respect freedom in its purest form, the right to express their thoughts.

Watching the love story of Ren and Kazuma unfold was both painful and hopeful. The actors portraying both the younger and adult versions of the characters delivered remarkable performances, making their journey feel authentic and deeply moving. Some viewers may find the teenage intimacy scenes uncomfortable, but they are presented without exploitation and serve as an important part of the characters’ emotional development.

What makes the story particularly compelling is its subtle revelation that Kazuma is actually the stronger of the two. His quiet and reserved nature creates the impression of emotional fragility, yet beneath that calm exterior lies unwavering resilience. The series beautifully captures the lasting impact of first love and first intimacy, experiences that leave permanent marks on the heart, especially when shared with someone deeply loved.

The drama also addresses workplace sexual harassment, an issue that has received increasing attention in Japan in recent years. By confronting this subject, the series adds another layer of realism and social relevance to its narrative.

My heart ached most for Ren. The pain, humiliation, and guilt he carried were sacrifices made out of love, and that burden shaped much of his emotional journey. This is one of the reasons Japanese BL dramas continue to rank among my favorites. They are less concerned with fan service or commercial appeal and more focused on exploring the depths of human emotion, the longing, sadness, and devotion that come with loving someone so completely that sacrifice feels inevitable.

episode 9 should be titled “who loves you more”. this shows just keeps getting better and even though there are only so many short episodes, Japanese writers beat all other countries in storytelling. whether it’s a happy or sad ending, Japanese BL has more depth and these two actor’s crematory is pure magic.

is it just me or was episode 12 so boring and felt little relevance to what grandpa is scheming in the background. glad it’s almost over.

yes it truly made the ending of the episode very special.

finding each other in the mist and losing was to me the most beautiful scene of the series to date, it shows the depth of their relationship and to end with a jade ring symbolizes the relationship is bonded. subtle but very poignant.

I always believe that rom-com’s should have romance in it. but the show is all about missed opportunities. maybe because it’s the Japanese culture of politeness that one should not express how they feel in order not to offend the other person…but this is a BL romance and honestly there wasn’t romance. THEY ARE MAKING ROM-com into a Seinfeld sitcom. oh well there are other shows I just felt my time was wasted on this.

I was taking this show so seriously until episode 6…. hitting drops one handed while drinking lactosoy on the other hand. There were so many other chance to place this product. oh GMMTV that timing was so bad and forever stuck in my head.

the scene at the restaurant when Titi and Kanit were eating spicy food showed how close their relationship was, it didn’t look scripted at all. these two have a bond very few thai BL’s have and for me, it’s a deep friendship like one you grew up with from a very young age.

with only six episodes it started out really great, the platonic relationship felt like watching a dormant volcano wanting to explode, I wanted to egg the Hiro to decide what’s really important to him and even after his boss tells him to quit because he’s that good, he chooses to live his Groundhog Day life. this slow burn aches too much that I started feeling sorry for Kai and started liking the karma for Hiro. he doesn’t deserve happiness because even if happiness was right in front of his face he doesn’t recognize it. until…late in the 5th episode. and this is where the burn really hurt, only 1 episode to make up for the rest of the series. they could have added 2 more episodes to build the relationship instead of just around food at dinner time. and the worst part is the intro which shows so many sweet moments together but never materialized in the show. bait and switch. I’ll give it a 4.

the series started out great and truly peaked my curiosity, the acting was excellent, but the storyline was just too long talking about the same issue and it just felt they dragged it too long. At an episode when I figured out what happened I decided to skip episode and heft to the end.

episode 3. the eyes. how Min makes his eyes become the focus of his personality is amazing. as a photographer I truly look at eyes to understand a person and he nailed it perfectly. and seeing Boss in his role as a photographer was also casted beautifully. for me this made this episode and turned me around liking the series.

The classic Greek tragedy story of Jason and Medea modernize into a BL. Yes it’s a classic trope of many movies and series. The twist are the triggers from within and without. The story always revolved around LuFeng, both YiChen brothers and the families were triggers to his psychosis. And the show perfectly pulled audiences into their world, and I too will admit to that as well, began disliking LuFeng as a black flag figure. Until. Until we really stand in his shoes and develop empathy to how he has been treated all along. Starting as the happy and loving person that he was spiraling into his dark rabbit hole beyond his control. Wow. I believe only greater things will go Ayden’s way in the future. And SiTong played his role as the unknowing villain to this tragedy, as like any poison, the antidote is within him.

Now I understand why one of the most famous Singaporean actor chose this daring BL role, he wanted a character that shows his versatility as an actor. If Johnny Huang did not take the most daring black flag role in Chinese BL history in Addicted, would he be as successful now?

it’s true. And in the episode you can see yichen not only forgiving LuFeng but. ost importantly for their love to grow they have to also forgive themselves for the mistakes they did in the past or guilt festers.

True love is forgiveness. Episode 11 is about healing, from the pain, from the hatred, from the anger. One of life’s lessons in a wronged relationship is forgiveness. It doesn’t matter who made the mistake, what matters is who forgives. Then the healing begins and the relationship grows. Though the road is hard and the healing is slow, in time it does get better.

Sincerity is a verb. In this episode it truly shines. But the best scene is having a tissue up your nose and being serious while all I could do was laugh. This was the ice breaker the show needed, it was the turning point.

Now for that ending, not sure if that how I like it but it’s preparing for ending the series. and I believe that showing his dark obsessive emotion is a sign that he has learned to control this, that’s just my opinion.

when Ryo grabs Zen’s hand and tells him to come to his place and later tells him to stay after their kiss shows a lot about these two…acting is so good specially Zen’s somewhat flat personality and Ryo’s extrovert and emotional behavior.

reminiscent of ThamePo when the real Lykn T-pop group was used as the fake Lykn. enjoying the vibes of this series.

after watching Joy of life season 1 and 2, I got interested in the writers other series. but like every writer, it’s the scriptwriter that decides whether to stick to the book or novel, re make it their own (except that rare occasion where the writer is the scriptwriter as well). I feel like I’m completely watching two different shows: Joy of Life and Ever night. which they are, and yet their similar in the authors methodology. regardless, the shows in comparison does not even come close. Ever night 1, though good with Arthur Chen was like watching the first season of Lord of the Rings, there was adventure and excitement, more importable there was hope. the second season of Ever night maybe geared towards the darker side of the storyline, it’s sadder, less hopeful, and a spiraling female lead. without reading the novel, this maybe be the downward dip of the storyline before it rises tot he occassion. Ubfortunately, As much as I love DW in GoD and LoTN, he didn’t fit in this role at all. there was no chemistry between actors, and the directing was not good at all. I’m skipping episodes and selecting some storylines but overall that’s. it a good way to watch a show. but the poor writing forces me to do it, it’s just me because the series is so fragmented. it feels like it keeps t et ing to find itself, like a bipolar personality. and maybe that’s why there’s no season 3. and it will be a struggle to finish this series even at halfway. and the flashbacks can be overbearing.