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this is why youth bls are so important

"from now on, can i call you orange?"

holy moly was this series super refreshing to my brain. it's been a hot minute since i've just indulged in a harmless high school bl and boy was this a good choice!! i wanted to watch this one for a while and feel so satisfied with how it was delivered! 💚🍊
"i don't know why i said that. maybe because i never wanted to go back to the way we were ... but what i really want is that he feels the same way that i do."
oh jeez were they cute as hell!! i thought their relationship the whole way through was just my goal in life. they were so adorable and awkward! the ko "neung" and "song" dynamic was so iconic, i loved it! ko song being smitten with ko neung from the beginning was so touching to see. my man was whipped the entire time. i am a sucker for hardcore angst so was a bit sad that we didn't really milk the angst like i hoped but it was still so freaking sad and i felt every emotion in their voices and eyes. i am super impressed with progress's diversity in acting. really reminds me of fellow gmmtv actors like book, junior, pond, auo and people like that. one minute, they're all bubbly and laughing, the next they are the prettiest crier i have ever seen #prettyboycriersupremacy. at a specific time in the series (the beginning of episode 3), there is a wide shot of ko neung and ko song outside their houses. to me, the sun coated ko neung's house in a beautiful glow but ko song's house was gloomy and cloudy. this ties into the dynamic of grumpy x sunshine - even though ko song is such a sweetheart!! i just really liked that detail because it entails dynamics like the sun and the moon WHICH THEY DO REFERENCE BY THE WAY!! i appreciate that the angst is at a minimum because they are just school kids - not any major problems occurred for them that they could sort out 💖. ko neung and song will become my new personality for the next two weeks 🍊🥹.

"am i wrong to choose my dream? this is my future" / "didn't you say i would be a part of your future?"

you know how i was just talking about how the angst was at a minimum. so, stratch that! oh, this hurt more than a bloody bullet. oh young love! i will always admire ko song for going after his dream because i have to agree, ko neung was being a bit selfish...but they made up so it's all good 😁. honestly, it is so scary to me that i might lose contact with my close friends as we grow up and navigate life so i can understand why ko neung had the reaction he did. i mean come on though, your man was going TO MED SCHOOL!! he doesn't have time to rest honey. honestly...ko song is too good for ko neung??!! like, they were super cute and first and i really enjoy ko neung's silliness and awkwardness around ko song. as it went on however, he became unnecessarily selfish and jealous (like baby, the senior is called senior for a reason...he would've been a p3dophile) and whilst honey was trying to complete, again, MED SCHOOL, he wanted to be clingy and expect the most. whoops, did i just rant a little...
but like, you see how it is an unbalanced relationship to me.

however, there was this.. 🔽
"there's no star for me. i'm not good enough to be a star."

im SO FUCKING SORRY??!! i didn't even have to move my face for tears to start rolling down my face. being a schoolkid - i am willing to bet - is one of the toughest experiences of a regular person's life. oh what i would GIVE for this to be essentially redone to add in their teenage struggles and emotions. we eventually ended up with loose leads that led nowhere at the end. yes, we saw rekindlement in ko song and his dad's relationship but uhm no actual meaning talk displaying their feelings or anything. okay 👌! this scene was so good and i felt really connected to ko neung. then we never brought that side of him to our screen again. okay! i just felt like this could've been so much more! although, it definitely made me cry.
"everyone has to go on their own path to grow up."
this is a really important line to me. to me, it just summarises that everything has a meaning. everyone is different and therefore has different dreams, abilities, interests and beliefs. so therefore, people find their people but also lose people they thought were theirs. just over 6 months ago, i lost a best friend of mine. she didn't die, please oh my lord i realise how this sounds. we just grew into different people and suddenly, we didn't connect like we did anymore. this line really told my inner self "hey, it's okay! it's not your fault. it's not her fault. you're still kids, you still need to grow to understand these things". i mean, sometimes people get to 50 and still have no idea what anything means. i guarantee i will die not knowing what anything meant in the long run - or even short run. but what is the use of being born if we're just going to waste it on things and people that do not benefit us and make us happy. you can never rely on other people to guide your life. it's yours for a reason! carpe diem!!!!

anyway, this series was overall so adorable to watch! i had such a fun time with fresh faces and i wish them all the best for the future 💚. however, since it was just a quick, easy watch, i didn't feel super connected to it like i do with other things. and as i said, definitely could've been developed into something that held much more meaning had it been expanded on.

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A different kind of story

(Vague hints about the direction of the ending but no spoilers)

Unlike others, I actually really enjoyed the direction this drama took in the second half. As I watched, I was expecting another twist to happen to lead to the perfect happy ending (because that's what I've come to expect from a lot of dramas). But in real life, loss can be permanent. This drama shows that it's okay to move on and be happy while remembering those we lost.

It's not the most amazing acting or production. It was cute. The music was great. I probably will not rewatch it, especially after already knowing the story. However, it was a nice watch with a refreshing different take. The ending is bittersweet, but I would recommend watching it despite some other people feeling disappointed.

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Apparently Sexy Butt's R Good

What do you say about this BL with such a Cringe in your face or butt however you'd like to frame it Title
I shrug cause it happens to be very entertaining - it's like Soft Porn but like most BL's it doesn't cross the line into Crude -- at least not in my opinion The characters are endearing You have an CEO who is Gorgeous haven't a clue where this guys been hiding cause he is 41yrs old & I think he's Fantastic would have thought he would have tons of Leading Roles but maybe we will see more of him now-- Nothing like a good BL to jump start a career & I hope is does I have seen Sakai Sho in a few roles I really liked him in the BL Living with him some say he over acts I think there are worse things & his looks/actions kinda go to the dramatic he makes the perfect Twink
I like the dynamic because let's face it -- it is very realistic many a young person gets with a much older established mate & if it works it works This pairing works It is a good watch, so far it's entertaining & I will watch the rest of the series for sure

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Good one

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The drama started on a good note. It began with a soul entering another person's body and getting a second chance at life. The male protagonist had been suffering from the effects of a poison that had been given to him in his childhood. He was searching for the person who had poisoned him in order to obtain the antidote.

The drama showed how the female protagonist (the original soul) and the male protagonist worked together to accomplish their respective missions. She wanted to take revenge, while he wanted to find the person who had poisoned him.

I liked the chemistry between the leads, and I also enjoyed the supporting characters.

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His time is too short, I want to see more of him.

Jinman shouldn't die, I'd be very sad if he did. The drama was well done but a bit scary. I would like to express my gratitude to all the participants.I'm a fan of Lee Dong Wook, he's the only handsome man in the movie.Please let him play more militant roles, he suits them well. I wish you new, more interesting and unique roles to always show yourself in. May each of you take a deep place in the hearts of your fans and achieve great success all over the world!This amazing series, full of secrets and heart-wrenching suspense, will give viewers a real adrenaline rush and pleasure.

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Good first half, unnecessarily stretched in the second one

There is a reason i got really interested in this drama from the very beginning, which is the ML character.
I generally love SeonHo as an actor but his character here, Ju Hojin clicked with me like no other, literally everything he did and said made sense to me, there isn't one single word he said or action he did that i questioned and having the same job got me more attached to him, on the other hand, the FL got me scratching my head a few times with her emotional behaviour without thinking at all, and i was like how did you put those two together! How will they work, moreover I couldn't see much chemistry between the leads, she fitted better with other actors but i had nothing against the pair.

Also, half way through watching, i decided to check Hojin Mbti and guess what! We are one and the same ... That made sense to me tbh, and that made me more immersed deep in the show, i was literally him, trying to figure out how he will fall in love with amd stay with Muhui? It sounded impossible in my mind, there is no way these two will get together, i have to admit that the psychological issues with the FL made her character more appealing or acceptable to me, because if she didn't have that, I'd definitely just hooe for a tragic end or something, being with someone like her is literally a nightmare.
That being said, the way the continued the story really pissed me off, by the time Gurami appeared, everything went downhill! Nothing made sense, story got so random, conversations became shallow and characters didn't make any sense, why didn't Hojin tell Muhui everything? That didn't make sense, why didn't they go see a psychiatrist?? How bad is her childhood trauma that got her believing that she can't ever be loved and at the same time it can easily be cured without any medications or sessions with experts or any sort of help at all!!

The ML that i admire the most behaved in a very weird way, why couldn't he simply confess, and how come he easily believed Gurami yet he acted as if everything is fine and nothing wrong, how couldn't he tell her manager, didn't he think for a second about how dangerous that is!! And they wanted to swipe everything under the rug and make "happiness" be the cure... And let's say for the sake or argument that her being happy will solve everything, he loves her and she loves him, how come being together doesn't solve the problem, and him staying away will fix her! I mean the idea that "oh no one loves me so I'll just stay away from him till i forget everything then I'll be fine and happy again" is so stupid!! I know it's actually gurami's ideal solution but even so, if she wants her to be happy she should push them to be together that's the logical thing to do.

The mixture of F and T is so so confusing, and it annoys me very much, the idea of being driven by very strong emotions vs being a total thinker wasn't consistent throughout the show, specially when the show drags a lot for 12 episodes of basically nothing, it could be ended in like 6-8 episodes max and everyone would be more than satisfied tbh, also it's a Netflix show so i do not understand sticking to the official episodes number, and I'll not even talk about the poor SML who just got abused for 2 kisses, the guy didn't understand wth was going on and what happened yo him lol he was just there anf half of his scenes were unnecessary.
Will i recommend it? Probably, it's not all bad, but i wouldn't really rewatch it ever, so low expectations and less brain cells and you'll enjoy it ~~

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Pretty good.

Actually it was good movie. The camera angles looks bit sloppy still its pretty good. The story as pretty good. But the excution was sloppy.i think the budget they had was so low. The movie quality was low. But i lile hitman storyline tho. At first i thought one might die. But it was actually happy ending love won at the end. I think if they put little bit more effort like giving more personality to the characters, background storys, proper music, proper cinematography this movie might be one of the best. I really someday they will remake this movie. Such waste potential.

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NOT PERFECT BUT ENTERTAINING.

an action thriller about identity, family, and escaping the life you were forced into.
the action was everything, the fights were one of the strongest points.

Mr. Kim wasn’t just a “strong main character” his fighting style matched his character alot. calm, efficient, scary when pushed, never wasting movement.
the action felt like the story was moving, not random fights thrown in.

the father daughter story, the heart of the show. “a father who gave up being a weapon try to protect the one person who made him human”. min ji wasn’t just a plot device her relationship with her dad was the reason he changed. the ending with them starting over was a good and perfect choice.

the plot/story, very strong concept North Korean intelligence, South Korean intelligence, political corruption, gangs, revenge, family drama. it was a lot, the twist paid it off, the 66 storyline was handled well.

the characters carried the show, Mr Kim .. one of my favorite parts was that he wasn’t trying to become agent 66 again. he was trying to bury him, his biggest battle wasn’t fighting enemies. it was accepting that he deserved a normal life.

Han Su and Jin cheol, the chaos duo, everytime they showed up, you new something funny or ridiculous was about to happen, but underneath the comedy their loyalty was real.

New 66, started as “I’m here for revenged” ended as “maybe I don’t have to become what they made me”. good writing

Mr ju, hated him.

emotional impact, you’re think you’re watching guns, fights and spies, but “here’s a father crying because he almost lost his daughter.” ..

Romance ? .. Nam hoon and min ji were cute, i love my action dramas, but did i root for them alittle? HELL YES, but did I think they needed to end up together? No. the story wasn’t about first love. it was about min ji rebuilding her life. their ending felt mature.

The ending, was alittle worried because shows loves this “main character sacrifices himself and everyone cries.”

but Mr. Kim got something he never had. a future, the fake death, new identity, cherry blossoms, the new life..

it wrapped up perfectly.

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more than just a drama

Some stories entertain you. Some stories stay with you. This one found its way into the deepest parts of me.
I started this drama with zero expectations. I even thought there was a good chance I'd drop it.
But from the very first episode, it had me completely hooked.
I don't even know how to put into words how much I loved this series.
I related to it in ways I never expected. There were scenes that hit so close to home that I found myself crying because it genuinely felt like I was watching pieces of myself on the screen.
It wasn't just a good story—it made me feel seen. It reached parts of me I didn't even realise needed healing, and somehow, by the end, I felt a little lighter.
I‌don't think I'll ever be able to fully explain what this series made me feel, but I'll always be grateful that I watched it.
Thank you, Road to Success, for reminding me that healing can happen in the most unexpected ways

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Perfect

L’une des meilleures séries .

Parlons des OST qui sont juste incroyables dont “Flowers fall with no trace” qui restent à ce jour dans mon top 3 Ost .

Les décors sont juste époustouflant et merveilleux, j’en ai eu plein les yeux du début à la fin. Rien que pour ça , je pense que je pourrais revoir la série .

L’acting des personnages est également bien et l’histoire et très bien faite.

Le seule point faible est que je trouve l’actrice principale trop innocente, après ça c’est une remarque personnelle.

Je vous le recommande vivement.

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JuMark deserves so much more recognition

The time skip felt a little rushed, and it made some parts confusing. I think a few scenes could’ve been cut to give more time to explore each character’s backstory and motivations, as that would’ve made their actions more impactful.

That said, this drama had me screaming toward the end! The plot kept me invested, and I really loved the balance of humour and romance throughout the series.

Also, JuMark deserves so much more recognition. Their chemistry and performances were one of the highlights of the drama for me. Overall, despite a few pacing issues, this was such an enjoyable watch.

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mediocre at best...

What will this series tell us?
This BL did not even have a happy end which I would expect from a BL. They wasted more than half the series with the past... and when boyfriend 1 died I thought, maybe it's something like "Love for Love Sake" where he returns in another body and continues to be there for him. But no, the scene between life and death was only there, so he can get a chance to say goodbye. That was the first bummer. And then we get to see his old child-friend who had a crush on him for most of the time and never told him so... Now after BF1 is gone, he takes care of him and tries to pull im back into reality.

And that worked for the most part. He slowly turns back to himself, dedicates himself to music and is sucessful. The finale gave us nearly a stroke, because we see the same scene with him like it was with BF1. That would have been ok for me, both die, they reunite in the afterlife and that would be an happy end.

But no, he was not harmed, he has his big moment on stage and we listen to the song three times in this episode. That I call excessive and then, he leaves. BF2 should not be, I guess he went to study abroad but we don't get an explaination just "it's time to leave". Not to be BF2 cries and the credits roll. And no kiss be seen in the whole BL...

Acting was stiff for the MLs, I guess BF2 was the best of them. Production quality was good, music was very good, but story wise it did not convince me at all. Yes, it felt like a BL just to boost the status of the MLs but with such a story without an happy end I don't think they could do it. Not much more to say, watch it but don't expect it to be your standard BL.

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A Love Letter to the Show That Ruined All Other Kdramas For Me

I need to clutch my chest and gather myself before writing this, because how does one even begin to review a masterpiece? Be Melodramatic didn't just win my heart — it moved in, rearranged the furniture, and refused to leave.

Im Jin Joo, Lee Eun Jung, and Hwang Han Joo, three best friends in their thirties working in the entertainment industry — on paper that sounds simple. In execution, it's devastatingly, achingly alive. Not one of these women is a sidekick to the other's story. Every single character — down to the smallest supporting role — was written with such tenderness that I found myself invested in lives I expected to forget by the next episode. That is not an accident. That is craft.

And can we talk about how female-centered this show is without it ever feeling like a Statement? It just... is. These women stumble, succeed, grieve, heal, fall stupidly in love, and get back up — and I saw myself in every one of them at different points, which is a rare and precious gift a drama can give you.

The comedy deserves its own paragraph of praise, honestly. It's the kind that sneaks up on you mid-sentence and makes you cackle alone in your room like a lunatic — never forced, never performing for laughs, just... organically, chaotically funny, the way real friendships are. And yet, in the very next breath, the show turns around and breaks your heart with grief, loneliness, or the quiet terror of not knowing if you're doing life right. That tonal tightrope walk — comedy to catharsis and back — is something so few dramas pull off, and this one makes it look effortless.

I am not being dramatic (okay, I am, the title demands it) when I say this is one of my favorite kdramas of all time. It didn't rely on cheap twists or over-the-top villains to earn my tears — it just told the truth about being a woman, a friend, and a person trying to figure life out, and that truth hit harder than any plot twist ever could.

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