Reviews

Actors as "chefs" for 2 days

Honestly, it's a bit hard to write a review for a TV show because the feel isn't the same as when we are watching a drama. But here we are, just sharing my impressions!

I know all of them as actors and have watched their dramas but it was a new side of them being in a tv show (for me) and in addition it's about running a restaurant in another asian country.

As I love food, I was quickly interested and at the end, it was very cute and entertaining to see those 6 actors dealing with how to make some dishes and to learn some other things related to customers service.

They did really well and I enjoyed every episodes. It was indeed short but I think it was enough to show some "new" concept. I also love their dynamic, they were determined and hard-working, most importantly, they learnt about teamwork, they have the teamwork vibe.

It's just that, it's a pity they didn't include male customers to have this diversity . Now who to blame? Because I'm sure, there's also some fanboys who are interested in tasting some of their idol's cooking.

Other than that, it looks delicious and I was already familiar with it because I've already eaten those dishes but for people who want to try Thai food, I also recommend it, especially the Chicken rice and for the desert, Bua loy although I also have another recommendation, it's Sam mit / ruam mit (3 colors) and my fav of all the time Khanom Chan with pandan flavor.

So yes, it was short but it was lovely and nice, it could cheer you up.

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Cute,funny refreshing !

I watched it a pretty long time ago (when it got realised ) so I don't remember everything but I remember it was really "refreshing", funny
I like its"simple" plot, and the fact that lot of people can relate being secretly in love with their best friend who has the same-sex as theirs, it's a shame that its underrate...
The acting is good and I appreciated to see Kura Yuki again since "HIS". (and the other guy id really cute)
The series has summer vibes. (since its was summer lol)
Overall I really liked it, and I'm gonna rewatch soon !
(sorry for my English)

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Super acting !

Loved it and most of the reviews are great, but if you're looking for something cute and/or funny I don't recommend it, it's rather pretty sad, emotional and "dramatic" but I guess you know.
The acting was really good and there wasn't"useless" jealousy.
The story is beautiful and so touching !
Myself being disable for a pretty long time cause of a "physical problem" (but I know I will not be "forever") I could identified to him and really understand him, it even made me cry and I don't cry easily. The emotions throughout the show are really well portrayed.
It really is one of my favorite series but sadly it's kinda underrate.
(sorry for my English)

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Sweet fluffy romcom, plagued with inconsistencies...

I could've really loved this drama-- I mean, I was ALL in after I watched the 1st episode. Adorable characters, the biggest cinammon roll ML after a long while and a blooming romance I was totally looking forward to.

But what started as a sweet little romantic-comedy eventually became a pile of cliches I didn't enjoy and the FL's wavering, indecisive and stupidly frustrating character was unfortunately the perpetrator of all that.

I don't like hating on FL characters and calling them the cause of all problems in a drama, but this time? I'm sorry but I can't think of any other reason why my enjoyment for this show plummeted during the 2nd half. Again, I watched the show over 3 months so maybe that could also be a huge influence. But mostly, the FL is a mother teresa/selfless-type character who made me feel like I was watching a romcom from 2010 that didn't age well. That, and all the dumb conflicts they pushed in towards the end that I could care less about.

That being said, I did like the acting from everyone in the cast. Chae Jong Hyeop was absolutely adorable, and I'm still going to wait until he's in something that I will consistently like to the end. I know Nikaido Fumi's a great actress, but the role she plays here doesn't do her acting justice and it's hard to appreciate her in this drama, although she probably gave her best into it. Their chemistry was actually really cute, in spite of the language barrier. The OST's nice, as I usually expect from J-dramas.

In conclusion, a true disappointment. I think the writing's the only thing you can blame for the downfall of this drama. Seriously, they had everything a romcom could ever need to be great-- but oh well.

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such a slow burn romance

this story was the most intriguing slow-burn love story that was well and very well brought to life. From character development to plot line each move and dialogue was well considered as well as well presented by the actors. From start to end many questions had to be answered. The excellent part is that not all of them were kept to the end to be answered and some of them were on purpose revealed to the viewer to increase as well as decrease the anxiety of the viewer. Zhang Lianghe did a good of portraying Xie Wei (Xie ju’an). another notable actor other than Bai Lu was from Zhou Jun Wei. Overall worth a watch.
{also beware of the kiss scene. they where wonderful}

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I liked it

Loved the concept of two worlds. Love the cinematography. The scenery of horse riding in episode 1 & also the library scene transaction

Lee Gon is a king. He has a painful past. He is a genius in science & math, smart, cheerful, full of himself.

Jeong Tae-eul: A police officer. She is badass, brave, smart.

Like the scene where Lee Gon fulfills his duties, he didn't show anyone his sorrow until he is alone with the head court lady to cry his heart out. At a very young age, he showed his maturity.

Love Lee Gon & Jo Yeong dynamic relationship.

Jo Yeong & Jo Eun-Sup relationship. They are both opposites of each other. Jo Yeong is always serious, prudent, whereas Jo Eun-Sup is funny, joyous, friendly. Loved Woo Do Hwan acting of portraying two different characters.

Jeong Tae-Eul reaction after coming to Lee Gon's world.

It was funny seeing how Jo Yeong acted as Jo Eun-Sup.

Loved the scene where Lee Gon saved Jeong Tae-Eul.

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I did watch the whole thing, and it's not as bad as people say !

The drama is about two best friends who havent seen each other for a long time as one, BeBoy, is scared of going far from home in Thailand. On the other hand, his friend Pi, doesn't have dreams of becoming anything, and live in Japan. They argue a lot while showing Japan to BeBoy. During their trip, they met the twins Pan and Plai. Pan is a singer songwriter who plays the guitar. He is reserved and scared of others. Plai is the youngest of the twins. He's more extrovert and came to Japan after a breakup. He love to travel, but the twins admit it's often lonely and scary.
Pan and Pi will get closer together, but still keep things casual.

BeBoy had is first time with Plai after drinking. They are close, but they know they can't have a relationship as they live in two different world. Plai is still in love with his ex, even if he has se with BeBoy.
The drama is not about love, it's about finding what you are and what you want by being true to others and to yourself.
It also show that se is just fun, and when you are single, it doesn't have to lead to a relationship as long as both people knows it.

I don't really understand the low ratings. I have seen way much worse BL than this one, and I never rated this low. And worse, people didn't even watch the 6 episodes. Of course, the ending is not an Happy End, but why should every stories the same. They're not students, they are not rich, they have casual sex, they live in the moment... So why are people bashing the drama?

And even so, I think they have chosen quiet good looking guys with amazing bodies.
Kapper and Paapare are use to do very explicit gay sex scene. I mean remember Check Out, well, here it's even more, limit to soft porn. But all the actors are in their 30s, so they know what they signed for. It's also very funny that they're using their real name in the drama. Pan, BeBoy and Plai have worked together in Venus in the Sky and Beyond the Star.

I think people should watch it in one go. It's easier to get into the characters that way, like many dramas. That's maybe why I don't watch until every episodes aired and do it in one go. Otherwise it can feel like reading many books at the same time. How can you still understand not only the story, but also the characters?

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There are stories that just click with you. I discovered this series on Netflix and thank goodness I did not bother to look at any reviews. Simply loved it! It has my favourite trope of star-crossed lovers meeting again. The story of their university years is really lovely, especially how it slowly revealed, there are some turns even in the last episodes.

There is a Japanese series called First Love which is very similar, but here there is no amnesia trope.

I have to say the love story was very lovely, especially loved the ML (both the younger and older version. )
The only thing I did not like, and why I cannot give it 10 stars is the wife and the fact the ML is married to a woman he does not love. Even if her character is unlikeable, even if she cheats on him, it still bothered me.

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Growing pains

Teen years are probably the sweetest and the most difficult years in anyone's life. If you are an arts student, looking into your own memories should be enough to find inspiration. I would not be surprised to discover that it is the case here: this being an university project!

The story about burgeoning feelings between two teen boys is told with sensitivity and beauty by someone who knows what he's talking about! Two boys' friendship and certainly more, is ruined by the lack of courage and the fear of how other people perceive them.

The actors skilfully conveyed the feelings of loss, love, desperation and disappointment: their eyes seriously tugged at my heartstrings. The cinematography is lovely and the sets tell a lot about the boys feelings of confusion, loneliness and yearning for happiness, understanding and love. Unfortunately, the society, the misconceptions, the lack of acceptance, scare one of the boys who ends up running away from the promise of a different but right kind of happiness for him.

I wish this were longer and that the ending did not give us a forshadowing of not nice things to come for one of the boys. As the title puts it, one boy managed to ground the other one, stop him from flying away. But now that he is scared, he abandons the other boy not grounding him, holding him down anymore....Sad and tragic? Or hopeful that he will find the strength to go on?

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