Color Rush (2020)

Amazing plot, so little time

I love the concept of monos and probes, but I am not going to lie, I am a little sad that I did not get more time to learn and see both of their in depth point of views. It's so interesting and intriguing that it makes me want to learn more; but sadly it's just a (very) short series.

The relationship between monos and probes are so on edge because of so many problems but in theirs (the main couple) it ended up balancing out at the end, and all of their worries end up being somewhat resolved.

To be honest, I recommend it very much, the visuals are insane and all the characters bring something into the story.

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I'm addicted to this show

This show is literally unbelievable as it is my first Korean bl drama as. I just watch Thai bl dramas it was unpredictable that it is going to be this good o my god but you won't believe me how much I'm addicted to this show I've downloaded it and so it's clips too 😭 it's so good the cast were so good both of them kill it the story were amazing although they should have done some good editing the thing I just wanted to say is it doesn't have a satisfying kiss scene it was kinda awkward but still it was too good 🤧💕💗the ending was soo heart fluttering 💞🤧💓omo jinjja it is really a good show please watch it I'm so dead with hyunjun voice 🌚

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My Vote For Color Rush 2!

I loved this one so much!! It was too short! I would’ve loved to have seen these storylines extended to a regular-length drama. I found the quirks that our two main characters have to be very interesting and also would’ve been curious to see what the writers did with the storyline of where Yeon Woo’s mom disappeared to.
The romance was believable, and I’m impressed and proud of the direction the Korean industry is going with LGBTQ stories.
Also, Yoo Han is beautiful and I thought Hur Hyun Jun played his character pretty good for his first acting gig! I definitely hope to see him in more projects/dramas in the future.

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Not for everyone. But my favorite Viki BL

First things first, Color Rush has a very weird concept and I understand why people would skip it. I was honestly surprised by how dark this shows started and the actual Color Rush moment visually surprised me.

From the original Viki mini dramas, Color Rosh is my favorite one. The main actors have amazing chemistry and both did a great job. The main concept, at first glance, is weird and might sound a bit silly, same with the color rush scenes. But it's originality won me over. I’m not the biggest fan of school setting BLs because they tend to be too cheesy or whiny, but this show is kinda dark sometimes. I think the show dealt with some heavy topics (violence, grief, mental health...) in a good way.

I admit that the secondary plot line like the ghost that speaks to Min Jae, or the issue around Yeon Woo's mom and the missing Mono's goes nowhere. The missing Monos and the mom disappearing probably only exists to make his aunt travel. But I feel like it's important in the series’ universe to show how Monos are dangerous (as we see on tv every time it's on) and maybe are targeted. I expected Yoo Han to have an ulterior reason to being so obsessed with Yeon Woo so quickly. Obviously, we find out in the end that being able to recognize Yeon Woo is more than enough. But I kinda expected him to be a jerk or be scared at some point, so that not happening was refreshing. I also enjoyed the side characters and the music.

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A cute, entertaining short story - trigger warnings at the end

Don't expect a fully fledged thriller plot - it's 8 episodes of about 20 minutes (five of which are credits). The story focuses on the two main characters' relationship and how it grows, period. And you know what? That's okay! No everything need to be 32 episodes.
The story as it is is well paced, has likeable characters and surprising emotional depth. There is no unnecessary miscommunication drama, no great violence and/or answering BAMFness or such - they're both very normal, every day people despite the setting. It is a simple, entertaining show that knows what it wants to do and say.

The pluses, for me (spoiler-ish! Beware!): Yoo Han's utter absence of filter. Yeon Woo's aunt being a good parental figure for once. Next to no "he's a rapey asshole but I love him" stuff or boundary violations, and I forgive what little there is because they're teenagers and we all mess up. On screen kisses!! Hawll's eyes.

The show is overall cute and fluffy but it requires some TRIGGER WARNINGS (beware, contain spoilers)
Mentions of: Systematic oppression. Bullying. Murder, assault, kidnapping.
On screen/Explicit: Kidnapping. Depression. Violence ideation. Suicide.

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Worth the watch :D

The story: I've read a lot of fanfictions and the whole "You see colors for the first time when you see your soulmate" and also at the end they revealed that Yoo Han can't identify faces and can only see Yeon woo's face kind of tropes is really popular but it's the first time I've seen it in a series that's why I enjoyed Color Rush a lot, it's like when they turn your favorite book into a movie. That's the kind of feeling I got and I love it.

Acting/Cast: Don't get me wrong Yoo Jun and HyunJun's chemistry is amazing but the acting sort of weirded me out a little bit especially the two other classmate they had, Joo Haeng and Min Jae, they had to act as the two main characters friends. They were funny but it was just weird for me and felt unnatural. Yoo Jun did a great job as Yeon woo, a little stiff at some parts but still good. As for Hyunjun his acting as Yoohan was alright? I just feel like every time he was talking he didn't have any sort of emotion and he was only talking in one tone. I really love and adore Hyunjun because I was a fan of The boyz but I know he can improve more!

Music: The OST for Color Rush is the reason why I love this series so much. It's so good and although they only have 2 songs, I've played them on repeat to the point my mom got annoyed with me. The OST's fit the series a lot and it's seriously one of the best OST's I've heard. 10/10 it's just perfect.

Re-watch Value: Honestly I'm a sucker for angst and Color Rush has that angst. I've re-watched the whole series about 2 times because of it.

Overall worth it to watch <3

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Short, sweet & a bit different

I loved this story. Sure, it’s incredibly far-fetched; but still, it was worth watching.

One guy is a “mono,” which means he can only see in shades of grey. The other is the ONE person (his “probe”) that can reveal the world of color to this “mono” guy. The first guy is afraid because “monos” seem to become obsessively destructive to their “probes.”

The way they handled the BL aspect was well written. The two main characters’ sexual orientation was not even a subject that was discussed. The only hesitation for the “mono” character seemed to be the fear of becoming obsessed with, and hurting, his “probe.”

It was so cute with the puppy-love type touches and longing looks.

Watch it if you are in the mood for a sweet HS romance.

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For me perfect (even if nothing is really perfect)

I like this just as story but I think under the surface the mono-probe theme is really metaphor for minority identity and alienation and with the BL setting specifically alienation and search for identity of lgbt sexual orientation with one boy in school ”society” masking his colors and his full self and the other needing him to unmask to also unmask his own full spectrum of identity forced into monochrome by dominant society (not just mono benefits both need each other)〜I like the episode with the ”rainbow” prism being revealed to the mono 〜and I think the resistance of the mono boy fearing the probe's advances = refusal to accept your sexual identity because pressured to conform to dominant assumptions and attitudes for me this is a very original take。actually this is from my personal experience maybe others interpret otherwise。 if some aspects of surface story stay unclear this is not so important for me 〜maybe this is because life is unclear and we also have to read in to the story to create our own vision
First rewatch 21/July

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Korea coming through with BLs

It's been a while since I watched it, but I give it a solid 8.0! I think it was a pretty good series, the acting was nice and the story was somewhat creative, it gave me pretty much the "you see color when you meet your soulmate" only with the fact that it goes away once you aren't around them. However, the whole storyline with the mom's disappearance did not make any type of true coming back... Like yeah, she disappeared so you feel more for the character and the fact he doesn't remember the color of the headband but we never knew why and how or anything on her disappearance. Nonetheless, I really recommend the series!

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