Jung Ki Sub is Kim Jin Woo's slacker friend - and secret crush. So when Ki Sub asks to crash at his place, his heart tingles to be near him everyday. But as the short stay turns into permanent mooch, how long can Jin Woo keep his true feelings under wraps and hold back from confessing? (Source: tappytoon.com) ~~ Adapted from the webtoon "Can't Confess" (고백을 못하고) by Seok Young (석영). Edit Translation
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- Українська
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- Native Title: 고백을 못하고
- Also Known As: Can't Confess , Roommates , Gobaekgeul Mothago
- Director: Lim Hyun Hee
- Screenwriter: Lee Shin Won
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Youth
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Cast & Credits
- Kim Sung HyunKim Jin WooMain Role
- Nam Shi AnJung Ki SubMain Role
- Ahn Se MinJi In HoSupport Role
- Jung Yeo JoonChoi Balg Eum / Choi SunnySupport Role
- Jung Yoo HyeonKang Hye JinSupport Role
- Myung Seung Hoon[Owner of Kojubu House] (Ep. 5, 8)Guest Role
Reviews
A drama sure to check off many people's boxes for their "ideal type" of drama
This was such a refreshing firework of a drama! The two leads in particular made it crazy fun to watch with their so-far-out-there-they-might-as-well-be-floating-in-space personalities that were only heightened when they shared the same air. And they were consistently predictable yet unpredictable, leaving me either correct in my predictions while also being pleasantly befuddled at the path taken or both puzzled beyond belief and amused. Meanwhile, the side couple offered something unique with the often overlooked issue of financial inequality in a relationship and the myriad of ways it can affect it, including self-inflicted shame, pressure, and guilt.It was a true delight tuning into Boys Be Brave. I highly recommend giving it a go! Especially if you're into "quirky" characters and dramas.
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so much potential
Overall: this series could have been a 9.5 for me with the amount of potential but the writing didn't deliver. 8 episodes about 25 minutes each, 2 episodes per week. Aired on Viki https://www.viki.com/tv/40439c-boys-be-brave and on GagaOOLala (in Macau, Hong Kong & Taiwan) https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/4231/boys-be-brave-2024-e01Content Warnings: harassment, punch/fight
Watch Suggestions (I will update tomorrow with a complete list)
episode 7 watch 3:40-5:40, 26:30-27:25
episode 8 watch 7-9 minutes, 24:30-25:25
What I Liked
- the friend relationship
- direct communication when it happened
- funny moments
- switching perspectives
- character growth with main couple
- end of episode 3
- one of the best hugs ever
Room For Improvement
- what we saw at the beginning of episode 5 needed to be shown much sooner so I could have rooted for the main couple's relationship, it felt like the 1 guy was playing games
- needed to get rid of the mostly cliched female character and family drama to focus more on the two couples
- the second couple had wasted screen time, also 1 character was cruel in the past and in the present and the other was content to be a doormat, needed a better explanation in the past and more/faster character growth in the present, then an unsatisfying ending
- 'because the writer said so' stuff, why would a character be so open to a woman he just met when his characterization up to that point has been more closed/prickly, why does a character go from punches/hate to being a simp
- most of episode 7 was wasted on family drama, episode 8 had a ton of wasted screen time too
- beginning of episode 8 was extremely choppy with a multitude of flash backs/forwards, characters in different locations
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