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Playing “Evanescence – My Heart is (f$#$%#@ng) B.R.O.K.E.N” in the background
This series touched something deep in me. It might not be the most logical or even the best series out there, but it managed to reach my heart. Despite being so short, it made me cry, something very few series have ever done. I felt the pain, the helplessness of losing someone who was your entire world, and the crushing reality of not being able to repay what they’ve done for you.
It reminded me so much of My Heart is Broken by Evanescence. If I were Jae Woo, that song would be the one I identified with the most. Yes, the plot was confusing and could have been better, but it still delivered the anguish, the despair, and the helplessness. I’ve never personally experienced a moment like that, yet this series shattered my heart into tiny pieces.
What I Liked
1. Actor’s chemistry: The leads had incredible chemistry. Their tender, cute moments felt genuine, and I cherished them as much as Jae Woo did. Watching Ji Hoon slowly realize who Jae Woo was made their interactions even more meaningful.
2. Acting strength: Despite the budget, the acting carried the series. The emotions, anguish, confusion, hope, love, and finally pain, were delivered flawlessly. If the acting had been weak, I wouldn’t have cried, but these two leads are truly talented.
3. OST: Musically, this was one of the best BL soundtracks I’ve heard. The vocals were powerful, and the music amplified the emotions, leaving me with a bittersweet ache that lingered long after the final episode.
What I disliked
1. Confusing plot: I never fully understood how Jae Woo ended up in the past or the mechanics of the story. That lack of clarity weakened the narrative.
2. Ji Hoon’s lack of intelligence: If I knew I would be killed because I was disarmed I would literally go with something, to at least fight for my life and his. Literally a f#$#@#$ng shovel or a timely call to the cops could've been the salvation we needed for this couple. Yet, Instead, my friend turned himself in to Natural Selection.
3. Rushed ending: By now, you can guess I wasn’t happy with the ending. Ji Hoon’s acceptance of death was heartbreaking, but the finale also felt cramped and rushed. This story needed at least 12 episodes to breathe.
Conclusion:
I loved this series, it was a voyage across a sea of emotions. Short, but powerful. My heart still hurts, and I’m still crying. Even though the story wasn’t perfect, it delivered the raw feelings it set out to portray.
Would I recommend it? ABSOLUTELY.
Would I rewatch it? Maybe someday, but I’m not even sure if I would even dare to do that. It hurts AS F##### HELL.
It reminded me so much of My Heart is Broken by Evanescence. If I were Jae Woo, that song would be the one I identified with the most. Yes, the plot was confusing and could have been better, but it still delivered the anguish, the despair, and the helplessness. I’ve never personally experienced a moment like that, yet this series shattered my heart into tiny pieces.
What I Liked
1. Actor’s chemistry: The leads had incredible chemistry. Their tender, cute moments felt genuine, and I cherished them as much as Jae Woo did. Watching Ji Hoon slowly realize who Jae Woo was made their interactions even more meaningful.
2. Acting strength: Despite the budget, the acting carried the series. The emotions, anguish, confusion, hope, love, and finally pain, were delivered flawlessly. If the acting had been weak, I wouldn’t have cried, but these two leads are truly talented.
3. OST: Musically, this was one of the best BL soundtracks I’ve heard. The vocals were powerful, and the music amplified the emotions, leaving me with a bittersweet ache that lingered long after the final episode.
What I disliked
1. Confusing plot: I never fully understood how Jae Woo ended up in the past or the mechanics of the story. That lack of clarity weakened the narrative.
2. Ji Hoon’s lack of intelligence: If I knew I would be killed because I was disarmed I would literally go with something, to at least fight for my life and his. Literally a f#$#@#$ng shovel or a timely call to the cops could've been the salvation we needed for this couple. Yet, Instead, my friend turned himself in to Natural Selection.
3. Rushed ending: By now, you can guess I wasn’t happy with the ending. Ji Hoon’s acceptance of death was heartbreaking, but the finale also felt cramped and rushed. This story needed at least 12 episodes to breathe.
Conclusion:
I loved this series, it was a voyage across a sea of emotions. Short, but powerful. My heart still hurts, and I’m still crying. Even though the story wasn’t perfect, it delivered the raw feelings it set out to portray.
Would I recommend it? ABSOLUTELY.
Would I rewatch it? Maybe someday, but I’m not even sure if I would even dare to do that. It hurts AS F##### HELL.
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