Psychological Drama disguised as a BL

This series was incredible. I couldn't even classify it as a BL. That wasn't the purpose of it. It wasn't a romance. This series was a psychological dark fiction drama. It took the BL industry and peeled back its skin and showed the truth. From the fans, to the managers, to the actors, to the writers, the producers, the directors, they showed it all. They took four stories and gave us a real look at what the industry does to people, and what the people do to the industry. The ugly truth and the twisted beauty in that truth. While doing all that they gave us incredible in depth characters and storylines, making us all the more invested, making it feel all the more real. Through the characters we watched love, revenge, betrayal, bribery, manipulation, trauma, passion, fear and desire. It gives you chills. I haven't felt this passionate writing a review for a series in a long time. It truly blew me away.

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You might think I'm giving this too high a rating for such a short and simple film. However, I feel that it deserves such a high rating and it's appeal is in the fact that it's short and simple.
I have to give it Kudos just for being a gay Korean film first of all. Those are often hard to find, so whenever I find one I have to praise it.
This one especially is such a beautiful creation. The plot is simple but in a good way, the acting is endearing, and the music and setting are aesthetically pleasing to the story.
I truly loved this film, and will definitely re-watch it. It gives you such a warm and soothing feeling. It's definitely worth the watch.

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This show was kinda whack. Like, first off: The plot kinda forced the king game into it to go with the theme of the "first season" I was excited for this bc I thought the stories never finished in I Am Your King would be finished, but no, it has nothing to do with I am your king. The only thing alike is they brought in the concept of the king game messing with a group of guys and their feelings for each other. However, this one had a different setting and completely different characters (and tbh better kissing scenes if you care about that. I personally could care less but I at least don't want to sit through some awkward overly exaggerated scene clearly put there for fan service) Although I was disappointed, I still enjoyed this series on it's own merit. The acting was actually pretty good, and the plot wasn't t e r r i b l e. It wasn't perfect, but it wasn't bad. My scoring of this series is, as always, biased bc I often let my enjoyment of the general aesthetic of a show overshadow my opinion on the actual quality. My other comments was the ending is a bit lacking. Not as lacking as the original I am your King, but still not great. There's plot holes, and a freaking time skip (my biggest pet peeve in dramas) and an uncertain ending (my other biggest pet peeve in dramas But it's still a decent show and worth a watch if you're a BL fan. Also, you will never know what to freaking ship in this series. I could never decide who I wanted to end up together.

My final verdict is, give it shot. If you don't like it by the third episode, it's not for you. If you liked the original I Am Your King you'll probably like this too.

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Don't expect it to change your life

As far as movies go this was as average as it gets. Not great, not bad. It had some interesting parts, and some boring parts and they essentially balanced each other out.
The characters were interesting and I liked the dynamics, but I wish they had gone more into detail about their motivations. Some of them had intriguing pasts I would have liked to see that the movie barely covered.
The overall concept was engaging, but could have been much better.
All in all I would say it's a decent one time watch if you're bored and want something to take up nearly two hours of your time. It's enjoyable enough, and maybe worth a watch for hardcore sci-fi and psychology fans.
So watch it once but don't expect it to change your life. I certainly don't see myself looking back on it much in my future.

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I only saw one review really praising this movie so I felt I needed to write one of my own describing just how good this film is.
First of all the plot is practically perfect. Aside from one "three months later" at the end I thought the timing of everything was flawless. The slow burn elements were timed out so well which is hard to find in movies. Things often feel rushed in movies but this one is an exception. The romance felt natural and progressed in a way that felt right and made it absolutely adorable.
Talking specifically about the romance the acting is so so good and the two mains have great chemistry. The dialogue is really good as well and serves an important roll in this particular film. Besides dialogue there are also many points where no words need to be spoken. Looks and actions are enough. It's balanced between the two and provides such an incredible romance.
I also liked how this film dealt with the struggle of discovering your sexuality. BL movies and shows aren't always great with it, but I thought this movie did a really really good job portraying it.
What also set this movie apart from others was it's end. Unlike other movies and shows it had a satisfying end that brought everything together. I didn't have to devote the rest of my life to planning out my own ending in my imagination for once.
Overall this movie is adorable, romantic, and even a little funny. It's my new favorite movie and I fully recommend it and will probably be re-watching it in no time. So please don't let other reviewers or comments deter you from this fantastic movie.

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High school boys in super short shorts + Awkward kiss scenes that aren't even shown + A pretty good op song + Sickeningly cute scenes + crude humor + really obvious product placement + One crybaby MC = Make it Right

Overall: To be entirely honest this show wasn't great. That's not to say it wasn't good. It definitely wasn't bad. I've read many comments and reviews of people who loved this show. I'm definitely not saying it's bad overall. However, for me personally I didn't really enjoy it. I almost quit many times but I powered through, and having now finished it I almost wish I hadn't. If you're interested in my personal opinion on why I didn't like it please keep reading for more detail.

Firstly I'll start on the good points:
1.) The opening song is actually pretty good. I even added it to my playlist on spotify.
2.) The two main romances (Tee and Fuse, and Book and Frame) were pretty cute.
3.) I'm sorry I legitimately can't come up with any more good points

Next...the not so good points:
1.) So when I say it had obvious product placement I don't just mean they used the product and the camera focused on it and it was all very obvious. No, I mean like the characters talked about how great it was while using it and it happened so often that it got to the point I felt like I was just watching ads.It would have been better if they'd worked it in more naturally. Hell, the main characters sister basically just existed to work advertisements into the show.
2.) The kiss scenes (if you can call them that) were very awkward. I read that in the comments before watching and thought maybe people were exaggerating, but trust me..they were not.
3.) A lot of the romances seemed forced, and I really couldn't get into them
4.) Some of the characters didn't really seem to have a purpose for the plot. (Yok)
5.) Some of the characters I just genuinely disliked (Tan)
6.) Some major plot points didn't get solved (however I'm hoping season two covers them)
7.) Everything just seemed very immature and it was hard to take any of it seriously
8.) The age thing. They're all supposed to be high schoolers and they'll act like immature stupid teens one minute, and the next they'll be hooking up in hotel rooms. It just felt weird.

I just really couldn't get into this show. I wasn't desperate to find out what would happen next, I didn't cry, I didn't sit on the edge of my seat, etc. There were a couple funny points, but a few laughs was the only reaction this show really got out of me. There were more points in the show that were supposed to be funny that didn't make me laugh however, as they were more suited to someone with crude humor that I do not possess.

In conclusion, I clearly didn't like it but if you don't mind the things I listed then give it a try and decide for yourself I guess. I also want to clarify once again that I don't think this was bad. It just wasn't for me. However I still think that the creators, actors, etc. deserve some kudos for their hard work.

(and shout out to Tincan's actors for being in the same show and their characters never once interacting. *cries*)

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Where do I even begin with this drama? How do I begin to describe how excellent it is? How it made me feel? There was no question that I had to give it a 10/10. Everything about it is perfect. There is nothing I would change. The plot is fantastic, the characters are amazing, and it has THE best OST literally ever (I mean c'mon The Rose and Kim Taehyung have songs for it so like how could it not be?)

The Plot: Perfectly executed. I usually hate time skips and this drama had a good amount of them but omg they used them perfectly. It all worked so well together. The story unfolded in an emotional incredible way. I was invested in every second, every word.

Characters: The acting on this drama was so incredible omg. They all created such incredible characters, Each and every character had immense depth, and development. Each one was incredibly portrayed and aged as the show progressed. I use the term "aged" only to mean they each changed. Changed, in incredible ways. Whether they learned through love, hardship, or mistakes, each character grew and developed and it was incredible to watch. Even the characters that we are meant to hate, I loved. I loved to hate them.

Representation: I have to bring this up because never before have I seen a Korean drama with such blatant representation. This show brought up things other series never dared to touch. Whether it be the taboo against LGBT persons in Korea, or the existence of racism that still exists, this drama covered it in such a bold and emotional way. This drama was so important for that fact alone. It made a bold and beautiful statement and did it beautifully.

Honestly this drama can be enjoyed by anyone. It's set up in such a way that you don't have to be a fan of anything in it. I have absolutely no interest in dramas about restaurants, or business, or revenge. None. But it didn't matter because this drama was so much more than that. Romance, humor, friendship, hardship, death, tragedy, loss, injustice, unrequited love, loyalty, growing up, perseverance, and love. This drama wasn't about business, or revenge, or romance. This was a portrayal or what it means to live.

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