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jun 25, 2020
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Unoriginal and Problematic

There is nothing in this short Korean web drama that you haven't seen before. It's like every scene is just a rehash of all the bromance/BL scenes you've ever watched.

STORY : The story basically revolves around a rich young heir who has feelings for his best friend who is also his bodyguard. They've been best friends for 15 years, and it's obvious from the get-go that both of them have feelings for each other. A conflict arises when an admirer for one of them appears. This will be their main problem throughout the story.

With an unoriginal premise like that and a total running time of only 1.5 hours, I didn't really expect much. My expectations were already very low, but I was surprised that I still got a bit disappointed in the end.

CHARACTERS : The two main leads are definitely good-looking but so problematic and illogical. Let's start with our main character, Tae Joo. I was initially relieved to learn that even though he's the rich heir, he's not the stereotypical arrogant or condescending bully. Despite his rich looks and upbringing, he's far from being fragile or uptight. The guy is actually pretty laid back and grounded.

But he's such a huuuge flirt. He openly flirts with some other guy's girlfriend (which was the reason why he was getting beat up at the start of the story) and kisses her without much thought at the next episode. And unsurprisingly, we will never hear from her again.

Tae Joo is also very blatant in his show of affections for Kang Gook, the other main lead. Kang Gook is his best friend and bodyguard. Tae Joo is so sure that Kang Gook likes him too that he tries to seduce him every chance he gets - which sometimes disturbingly borders on sexual harrassment. Like the part where he lied about his broken arm to get Kang Gook to wash his hair in the shower while he's butt-naked himself.

And then right in the end, he stands up, faces Kang Gook and orders him to join him. KG is clearly uncomfortable in this situation, and refuses. (This is basically sexual harrassment. It doesn't matter if the other's gay or into you. If he's unwilling, don't push it.)

And he repeats it many times too, initiating unwanted contact every chance he gets.

From this, we can already see that Tae Joo is not only manipulative and bossy, he's a huge hypocrite as well. He gets mad whenever Kang Gook degrades himself by saying he's just Tae Joo's "servant and bodyguard" but then he bosses him around and manipulates him constanty throughout the story. That "hug me like my mom did" was really low. Because he knows that Kang Gook wouldn't be able to refuse that one.

Tae Joo is also the one to give Hye Mi (the female lead) Kang Gook's number. Because according to him, "Kang Gook should learn how to date", but gets seriously mad when the two seemed to be getting along better. This hypocrite gets to flirt with everyone while Kang Gook watches in the sidelines, and then gets mad when KG does the same thing to him.

But Kang Gook is quite problematic too. It's obvious that he's in love with Tae Joo as well. But unlike TJ, he keeps his feelings to himself and always refuses TJ's advances. He agrees to date Hye Mi, despite of his feelings for TJ. His indecisiveness eventually broke the poor girl's heart as she gradually realizes that she never had a chance to begin with. (But we all see that coming anyway.)

ACTING: Mostly decent, but nothing memorable. There is tension there but very few physical touches, and you can really see that both actors are slightly uncomfortable.

MUSIC: Aside from the opening song, I could not remember any background music or soundtrack in here.

FINAL EPISODE: I mostly judge a drama by its last episode. The ability to tie things together in the end and make a satisfying ending is what makes a drama great and unforgettable. Sadly, this drama's finale is as lacklustre as the other previous ones. In the final episode, KG is shown walking with his suitcase, thinking about TJ. He was thinking of giving up on TJ. Seems like this guy couldn't wait anymore.

And I just thought - wow. Are you for real? After that heartful confession three years ago, and pining for your bestfriend for a long time, you're going to give up like that? Did you not communicate for three years? I understand that it's a long distance relationship but how shallow are your feelings for each other that both of you did not find a way to communicate for three years? Like come on, it's 2020. Whatever happened to cellphones or computers? It all seems heartless and dumb at the same time. Like that confession never mattered.

(But he's probably much better without that manipulative guy anyway. Just sayin') ;)

TLDR: The main problem of this drama is that it's not only unoriginal (trust me, you've seen this jazz a hundred times), it lacks depth and intellect too. It's pleasing to the eyes yes, but for a "supposed love story", this one is terribly soulless, dated and unsatisfying. Everything here is half-hearted, like nobody even tried. Decent acting, but not much else.

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may 22, 2020
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Yearning Personified...

Been excited to watch this ever since I got into BL's a few weeks ago, especially since it is hailed as the first BL K-drama! Watched the first two episodes on Viki using the free trial. Apparently, the first episode is free for anyone to watch, so watching it will help give the views to let Viki know about the popularity of the series. So far, I am unsure what to make of the show as it if still too early. However, I can say that the story is set up nicely as we are introduced to the characters, their relationship, possible obstacles that they may have to overcome, and some background information on the characters. Since the series is quite short, thrusting us right into the middle of their relationship is smart. The production is surprisingly quite good. The cinematography is sharp and clean. The acting is also top-notch. Newcomer Han Chi gives an effortless performance of being a flirty playboy and Jang Eui plays a composed friend whose veneer begins to crack in terms of his relationship with Tae Joo. The chemistry/tension between the two leads is palpable and I cannot wait to see where the story leads them. As an aside, I do like how the mother of a possible third wheel is so supportive of the blossoming relationship between Tae Joo and Kang Gook though.

On a side note, Kang Gook's hair is kinda weird in the back, right?

On a different side note, I hope that this series does well. If it does, then K-drama companies will be more confident to greenlight big-budget productions with gay leads! We need something like Crash Landing on You, but with gay leads! How awesome would that be?!

After watching episodes 3 & 4, I loved seeing the tension between Tae Joo and Kang Gook ramp up in the presence of a possible girlfriend. Tae Joo is beginning to realize that he has feelings for Kang Gook and is lashing out due to jealousy. Not sure what purpose Tae Joo becoming friends with the people who wanted to beat him up served though. That part was kinda confusing and didn’t make much sense. Anyways, I cannot wait for the next few episodes! I’m so sad that it’s only 8 episodes. Can I just say how impressive Han Chi’s acting is! And for his first series too! He’s a complete natural!

Upon watching episodes 5 & 6, I continue to be impressed. The story is maturing to the point where Tae Joo realizes his feelings for Kang Gook, who deflects his own feelings. Seeing the constant push-and-pull between them is captivating. Jang Eui Soo finally shows some range when Kang Gook lashes out at Tae Joo. Han Chi continues to impress me with his acting chops, showing vulnerability, heartbreak and anger in one scene! The different emotions that he is able to convey with just his voice, eyes and face is very impressive! I still cannot believe that this is his first acting gig. I cannot! I truly hope that he will achieve the success and fame that his talent deserves!

Upon watching episodes 7 & 8, I was a bit disappointed. I felt that these last episodes weren't as strong as the previous episodes in terms of storytelling, emotional impact and character development. Kim's reason for reporting that he saw Tae Joo and Kang Gook kissing was flimsy. I was also confused that the homophobic father's punishment wasn't more severe. Not sure why parents think that sending their children away will make them more well-behaved and not gay. If anything, they will have more freedom, more freedom to be themselves and to do things that they've always wanted to do but couldn't when under the watchful eyes of their parents. Seeing Kang Gook fight to get to Tae Joo was touching though a bit too dramatic. Also, I was confused as to why the father would let Tae Joo go home with Kang Gook before flying to England. I didn't like the time jump which was weird. Kang Gook working at the cafe of the girl that he rejected where he is constantly fawned over for his looks by the girl's mother and by customers. His friendship with Kim was kinda random too. I did like that Kang Gook and Tae Joo were able to get their happy ending though I'm not sure why it took 3 years.

All in all, it was a good BL series and an impressive foray into BL for K-dramas! Hopefully, this series will continue to garner views and support, allowing more Korean BL's to be produced in the near future! The time for change is now! We demand more Korean BL's!

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I have so few words for how I feel about Where Your Eyes Linger. It's perfect. It made my gay heart sing.

One of the best parts about this drama was that it proved that "skin ship" isn't the only way to show love. The way Tae Joo and Gook looked at each other was so heavy; the amount of affection and yearning mixed into their eyes was heartbreaking. As the audience we know that they love one another. We know that Tae Joo loves Gook but isn't ready to admit it, and that Gook loves Tae Joo but doesn't trust him with his heart. I wanted to shove their faces together the entire time but the way they came together was perfect. I don't think any other way would've fit their characters.

I know a lot of people think that this was too short because in total this runs for about the same time as a film, but I think it was exceptional. A part of me feels that if these episodes had been too long then they would've lost their punch. The actors, directors, editors, and every member of the team clearly worked to deliver maximum impact in as short a time as possible. When there's only 10-15 minutes per episode to work with, cutting out all of the BS and only leaving what is most important to the story is essential. I think that's why this drama hits so hard in every episode.

A lot of shows with 30-40 minute episodes have too much extra going on that distracts from the main story or derail your emotions. For awhile you might forget about the main couple or what's going on. Where Your Eyes Linger was so simple -- only Tae Joo & Gook's story is important/necessary. Only their scenes and shared moments. If it's not related to them in some way -- does it matter? I think that made each episode feel, no matter how short, like it was both long and too short at the same time.

I'd also like to say that I feel strangely uncomfortable calling this a "BL" drama. To me, this was a true LGBTQ short. It had the emotional impact of a Strongberry project with as much care and attention to the accuracy of its portrayal. There was no uncomfortable top/bottom distinction forced on the two boys, no "fujoshi" madness, and no "I don't like boys I just like you" BS. This was a queer story of two friends that fell in love and even after 3 years were each other's most safest space. I think that's why this drama hits so hard for me.

As a member of the LGBTQ community, I find myself constantly frustrated with the "omg I'm a straight woman watching two guys kiss uwu" comments. Queer stories are so hard to find and are often tragic and plagued with struggle. While BL (and I suppose the slightly rising GL? Not sure) is enjoyable, at its core these should be echoes for queer people. Our struggles of internalized homophobia, the pain of falling for a friend and them rejecting you...

What I guess I'm trying to say is that when I watched Where You Eyes Linger, I didn't feel like I was watching a "Boy's Love" drama. I felt like I was watching a story made for queer people, not straight women that want to get their rocks off watching two cute boys make out. I can only hope that w/w stories can become popular with time and be given the same care and attention that Where Your Eyes Linger was given. The entire team did such a beautiful job.

While I hope for a season 2, I also think that it finished beautifully. I'll definitely be supporting the two main actors in their future projects (LGBTQ or not), and I hope this director makes more dramas/films.

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Not as good as the poster would have you think

At first glance, I had already set up a level of expectation from the poster alone. It perfectly portrayed a gentle longing; muted tones, a mellow gaze. The plot described was a simple one that has been seen many times before in LGBTQ+ media, the dynamic between a charismatic, yet oblivious character and their overprotective friend, who takes it upon them self to tend to their every need whilst disguising their deeper feelings as being strictly platonic. This appealed to me as, although it is a common trope, I personally enjoy stories of angst and slow burn romance. However, after completing the series , I was let down by the execution and production of the plot.

*Disclaimer: I watched the series on a random site, was not able to find it on a proper streaming site and have only just found out it was on Viki, so the quality was not the best*

Story:
It starts off great, characters are introduced and established as themselves, Han Tae Joo is our charismatic, flirty main lead. Gang Gook is his childhood best friend, who makes it a priority to look after and protect him. It's simple and sweet, and they've done a surprisingly good job of stretching out the 10 minutes of each episode, it did not feel too short at all and was easy to consume passively. The two maintained a playfulness that was endearing , but got out of hand at times with Gang Gook's possessiveness and Tae Joon's straightforwardness. I felt uncomfortable at the commentary coming from Hye Mi and her mother as it was straight up fetishization . This is not uncommon in LGBT+ portrayed media, especially ones created by people who are not in the community and have little understanding or self awareness at these remarks. It, however, felt especially nasty coming from a character in her 40's-50's (?). Not only was it extremely inappropriate, it was especially gross when you remember the fact that they are highschoolers. Having a grown woman sexualize their relationship and ask invasive questions just made me incredibly uncomfortable. Moving on, some of the actions of the main couple were questionable, but the story proceeded and played out as expected. It ended well and was just overall a very simple plot, moving from point A to point B. It was very clear in the execution that the target demographic of the show was an audience of "fujoshis" and those that enjoy the "exoticism" of same sex relationships. It depicted a surface level romance with common stereotypes and did not do a thing in terms of inclusivity or proper representation. Overall, It did not go out of its way to impress but it got the job done, I enjoyed its simplicity and it kept me entertained for an hour.

Production:
Some scenes were poor in quality. The lighting would be off, in certain scenes the angle was overly sexual, in others they would just be shot badly

Acting:
Some of the acting was awkward and stiff. It was not terribly awful to the point where watching it felt unbearable, but there are times where certain words and actions did not flow naturally. This is especially prominent in scenes where the main couple are more intimate with each other.

Cast:
The main roles got the job done and had decent compatibility.

Music:
Bad. Just ,no. Skip the opening.

Overall:
Not bad, but not great. A good way to pass time.

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This review is basically going to be for the people who haven't watch this drama so I'm not gonna include any spoilers.

If you are looking for a good BL to watch, this one is totally worth giving a shot. Personally I loved this series and waited for new episodes every week by rewatching the previous episodes multiple times EVERY DAY. The production, the acting, the story line all the way to the OSTs, everything is just PERFECT. At first I was really skeptical about this drama because it's Korean, you all know what I'm talking about. But it did not disappoint me one bit!
I really want to appreciate the actors for agreeing to do a BL and they did really well in portraying their characters. I could understand how the leads felt at every point of the show. Also considering the fact that Gichan is a rookie actor, he did great! The chemistry between Gichan and Euisoo tho!! I am here for it!!! (Looking forward to their future projects hehe)
The OSTs have to be my second favorite thing about this drama. All of the OSTs are just perfect and I have to say that they have been playing on repeat on my phone for a while now. The OSTs will really get you in your feels while watching the drama especially if you know the lyrics and what they mean.
I want to give a huge shout out to the production team as well! The director and story writer did a great job in conveying Taejoo and Guk's story in 8 short episodes.

Anyway, what I'm saying is, this drama was great and very fitting to be "Korea's first BL drama"
I hope Korean audiences like it as well and we get many more amazing BLs from South Korea \^-^/

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First, let’s deal with the elephant in the room: the small amount of episodes and the short time of each episode. This drama was made to test how an LGBT-themed show or movie would fare in conservative South Korea. This is why we need to support this project and give it great reviews. I definitely want to see more of this.

Secondly, this is not bromance. This is romance. There is love. There is intimacy. Not graphic at all, just very sweet.

Story: Gook is Taejoo’s bodyguard and closest friend. They have a playful relationship, but Gook starts to become jealous of Taejoo’s interactions with other people, just as Taejoo begins to feel the same way about Gook’s interaction with a new girl at school. TJ and Gook go through the will-they-won’t-they moments, which lead to “something” happening on a field at school and being seen by someone else. Taejoo’s father then gets involved. You’ll have to watch the rest of the show to get the conclusion. :)

I was blown away by the acting. Both leads are handsome in their own ways, but their chemistry together was fire! When they get close together, you can see that they care for each other and are both hoping for more to happen between them. Every line in the drama carries extra weight. Their faces show so many emotions without words. Their intimate touches gave me goosebumps (especially TJ stroking Gook’s ear at school).

The cinematography is incredible. The scenes move in a way that keeps the story interesting and leaves you wanting to see what’s going to happen next. The music was always perfect for the scene (the little melody when TJ caresses Gook’s ear at school was my favorite little song).

I was left with a few questions that weren’t answered in the show (the significance of TJ’s Japan trip, TJ’s mother’s absence, how did Gook become his bodyguard at the age of three [they allude to having a fifteen year relationship], etc)

I would recommend this to anyone that wants to see a good, short BL drama. It’s intense, but light-hearted at times. And it does have an enjoyable ending.

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I decided to watch this drama because I was intrigued that Viki was hosting a watch party for BL drama. I'd never seen one and I'm here for the girls and gays so sign me up. I was surprised by how short the episodes were. They're about 8 minutes each. That being said, I don't know how they managed to make me feel so many emotions with only about an hour and change of screen time.

Every episode was full of tension and Jang Eui Su served. In fact, he not only did the grocery shopping, he went ahead and prepared a full-course meal. That man fed us and nobody can convince me other wise. His acting is phenomenal and I think Han Gi Chan held his own in his own way. Truly, Jang Eui Su made everyone seem a little mediocre soooo. I would recommend if you want to relive the exhilaration of your first crush/gf/bf. I can't stress enough how well this was shot, directed, and portrayed for such a short series. I hope Korea does more content like this is in the future. There is a Korean boy/girl feeling validated somewhere and I'm happy for them.

My only gripe is that I wish each episode was a little longer, though I also feel that it was executed perfectly within the time frame given.

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Okay, let's break this down.
The story is nothing new, if not even a little cliched and intentional on the angst factor.
What drew me in every week is the acting from both the leads. The tone had a somberness to it, and the color grading made it seem like it was going to have a sad ending.
But fortunately, it didn't. It was sweet in the end, but it didn't wow me because I've seen similar concepts being done way better before. Maybe if they extend each episode to more than 11 minutes, the plotlines and character development would've been more fleshed out. Right now a lot of their behaviors didn't feel organic, and resulted in more "telling" instead of "showing" (in this case a lot of clear, spelled-out internal monologues describing how the characters felt) This is not particularly actor's fault, of course, I just wished the transitions between each plot point was made more clear.
Kudos for K-drama's breakthrough in LGBTQ though. I applaud the bravery of the two lead actors and the production in general.

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Good Watch

Where Your Eyes Linger served as my first Korean BL Series ever, and I was not left disappointed. I loved the concept of this series, and I loved the actors that starred in it. While it was good, it's one of those watches in which you enjoyed yourself, but it's not going to be very memorable. Not because it wasn't entertaining, but it was just an okay series. I wish there were longer episodes and more screen time. Some of the stories felt rushed and not executed as well as they could've been. But, I loved Kang Gook and Han Tae Joo. I loved how they reacted off of one another, and how we could obviously see their relationship developing deeper.

Overall, I recommend this, it was a fun and enjoyable watch and I hope we can see these actors again.

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Much ado about nothing. An overrated BL drama

This was nice but not great. Apart from being a SK production, what this series has more to offer than others BL?
- The acting? Yes the actors were good especially KG (he emoted better than his co-star) but many BL have good actors.
- The filming and direction? Yes, it was good. I've noting to complain about. Other BL also have good cinematography (Crossing The Lines, The Untamed...).
- The plot? Nope, it was not exciting nor mysterious. All the boxes were ticked: bestfriends to lover + rich male lead (seems mandatory in Kdrama) + homophobic dad + girl used as a prop + impossible love... Nothing new.
We barely delved into the characters: we know nothing about them except they've been together for a while and they secretly like each other. What else? What is KG's background? Since when is he HTJ bodyguard? What is HTJ family life? And KG's for that matter? What are their desires and ambitions? Hobbies? Flaws?
Don't tell me they couldn't explore all this because of the episodes duration. Who told them to make this format? Wouldn't it have been better to have less episodes with a longer duration in order to set the background and show more about their personalities ?
Imo the format isn't really the issue since other short dramas like Long Time No See and The Boy Next Door have a better narrative than WYEL.

I admit WYEL has qualities but I needed more to love it. I wasn't invested in it. So I'm wondering: once removing the fact it's a SK BL, what's so great about it people critize other countries BL and declare WYEL the best bl of all time?! Come on, let's be rational. You can love a series without bashing other ones.

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I was really looking forwards to this show. I was a fan of Gichan on pdx101, and I'm always excited to see queer characters in korean dramas (especially main characters). This did NOT live up to the hype.

I wouldn't watch it again and Im not gonna go tell all my friends to watch it, but i don't feel like it was a waste of time. It was still entertaining. It just could've been A LOT better. If it was longer and perhaps had a bigger budget maybe, then it could've been really good.

They did their best with the acting considering the script and characters. It was a few people's first acting jobs, but they did pretty good! The sparring / fight scenes were done well.

The writing was not my favourite. The characters were all quite flat (except for the friend who snitches on them, but even he had little depth). Gichan's character was extremely irritating until he confesses. It's a VERY generic angsty overused plot about a gay couple getting torn apart and disowned blah blah blah the story has been done a billion times already. Like couldn't they have added a 5 minute scene at the end or something with them being happy together rather than just ending with a kiss?

The ending was pretty abrupt and it felt like it should have been the middle of the show instead of the ending. Like that's it? There's nothing after that? I was so sure there was gonna be another episode or two after but nope! So that was disappointing as well.

The soundtrack was good at least?

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Where your eyes linger is the first Korean BL drama that I really liked. Previously, i have watched some of the BL/LGBT movies released over the years, and while some of them are very well made, the majority have the grey or dark kind of stories, and i can`t say i enjoyed them that much. I found them memorable and i am fond of them, but why do they have to be so sad??? ??

While watching the first episode, i thought that surely has to be something between Tae Joo and Kang Gook which will be revealed later, because the interaction between them were really close, like the way lovers will behave towards each other ( or my fujoshi side were seeing things that aren`t there, hahaha) . I thought that Tae Joo likes Kang Gook and tries to flirt with him or mess up with him with the purpose of getting a reaction from Kang Gook. The first impression Kang Gook has given to me was that he most likely knows that he likes Tae Joo but he is in a situation where he thinks he isn`t allowed to hope more happening between them because in that case, what they have will disappear, or that he is afraid of things changing between them. I really understood why he thought like this, he is in a situation where he has to carefully consider what to do. This is the dynamic that i thought those two has at the beginning. I was really surprised to realise at the end of ep 1 that while this is true for Kang Kook case, Tae Joo tends to like being spoiled by Kang Kook, because he is used of him always doing what he wants and this is why he acts that way. I thought that Tae Joo has always treated Kang Gook different from other people, and what is between them is more than friendship and that he also unconsciously knows it, but he never had to confront it and nothing from Kang Kook has did until then has made him think of him in that way.

At some point, is revealed both of them thought that they have a servant and master relationship, especially Kang Kook. Tae Joo treats Kang Gook as a friend and someone who knows he will always protect him and will do things for him. He is not that of a good friend though, but at the same time he doesn`t look down on Kang Gook. In my opinion, them treating each other like that and trying to not get too personal with each other, is a way to keep the relationship between them going on smoothly. If people look closely at how they behave around each other, is not really a servant/master kind of relationship because while they try to behave according to those two roles that they indirectly acknowledge, they care about each other and they wouldn`t do something really hurtful and bad to the other.

I think Tae Joo is a very well written character, even more than Kang Gook, because while he is a spoiled brat, who tends to do what he wants most of the time, he rarely crosses the line. He knows to take responsibility when he does something wrong and he gives respect to people close to him. Otherwise he wouldn`t have agreed to go to England as his father wants him. I honestly love watching characters that have the kind of character Tae Joo has, because him behaving how he sees fit and without being considerent of others shows he has his own beliefs and that he has a strong character which can withstand many things not going his way, without giving up on his goals easily. I understand some people finding him rude, a bad guy, asshole and all kind of bad words, but i think people can`t deny that he is a complex character. When it comes to Kang Gook, he doesn`t have that much of a unique personality on it`s own, and while he is not around Tae Joo he tends to treat all people around him in a kind and considerent way while losing himself, of how to say it, putting other people needs above his owns. I observed that only when he is around Tae Joo he acts in a more genuine way, as how he is himself, how the real him is, which is when he shines. I think the best scenes that Kang Kook is in are the ones where he is interacting with Tae Joo, especially the ones where there is tension or when they are fighting because it brings the real and more emotional side of him.

In the end, i will mention some of the things that i liked the more about the drama and the things that has made me remove one point in my rating.

The things that i liked the most about this drama are the acting, the OST, the cinematography, the effort the actors has put into this drama that has made even the most harder to act scenes a pleasure to watch ( in this drama i could really felt the effort and thoughts that the actors has put into it), the poetic and clever lines that the characters are saying in almost every ep which elevated the quality of the drama, the tension and the chemistry.

What i liked the least is the direction the story has took in the last two eps, the slow motion flighting scenes, and the badly executed kiss.

Everything that happens in the last ep is too dramatic and while it was foreshadowed in a way, i still thought that the story took a too dramatic turn out of the blue.
The kiss was too cringe to look at it, and it has stand out even more because in their other scenes the characters has great chemistry.
The OST for this drama is amazing,. At some point i thought that i wouldn`t like the drama as much as i liked it, if it weren`t for the OST. I liked every single song for it.
The acting of the actors are at a scale of 8/10 in my opinion which is really high for my standard. I think how good the actors are at acting and how much they have prepared for the role is showed the most in the intense scenes or when the characters are fighting, because they are more challenging.
While the story in this drama isn`t very original i still wasn`t bored when watching because in my opinion it was well writed and executed. I think the most interesting parts is the words the characters used to describe their relationship and themselves.

In the end, i think the main reason of why i liked the drama and why it was so appealing to me is because of how well the characters get along with each other despite being so different. I think is that something between the characters that only have it, that makes this drama unique and memorable to me.

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