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Han Gi Chan and Jang Eui Soo are just wonderful cutie-pies, yet still have the ability to act with a strong aura/presence of seriousness! I love everything about these two, and I want to see them in a full length drama!

For the amount of script, and time this drama had to convey its message, it's a complete 10/10. They nailed every aspect of this, and made this such a beautiful little gem!!

Even if the concept was a standard cliche South Korean chaebol drama, the added element of it being gay is the cherry on top. If you're expecting a story that breaks new ground, ask yourselves if KBS, SBS, JBTC are STILL giving you the chaebol cliche dramas??? Then thank your lucky stars that, in a nation that STILL stigmatizes this topic, the producers put this out for you. Let's break the ground first and worry about full length trailblazing screenwriting later!

Baby steps... and, again, for what this drama had to work with, this was fantastic. Best part is that, unlike other newbie LGBTQ actors in dramas, these two newbies have some serious acting chops, and not one time did I feel cringed out by them.

Thank you to the producers for finding this talent and giving us this treat!

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Power corrupts, but does it have to corrupt one's soul, too?

I wholeheartedly believe there is some truth in every fictional story. Blood Free is no exception, especially in the way it depicts how the 1% delusional wealthy believe themselves to be superior to everybody else and think, not just accept but demand that the laws of man and land not apply to them in any way, shape, or form. They deserve not only elitism, amorality, but immortality just because they are wealthy boggles the mind. It makes me wonder. I know power corrupts, but does it have to corrupt one's soul, too? How can a parent such as Seon Woo Jae's ( I love me some Lee Hee Joon) mother, who loves her child so much, have such disregard for someone else's child; what makes them think only their child is precious? I will never understand. That said, what a brilliantly made drama!

Watching a fantastic show on TV or a great movie in the theatre sometimes leaves us thinking about what made that so great and why it moved us or made us nervous. I have come to understand that a TV show or movie can only become influential when all the key elements such as plot, character, thought, diction, spectacle, musical score, mystery, action, directing, and acting are done correctly -- all of which were intelligently weaved in Blood-free to make it beyond excellent, superb in fact. I think Blood Free is undoubtedly one of the best K-dramas Disney+ has ever produced, right there with A Shop for Killers, if not the best. Kudos to all, especially Han Hyo Joo. She was outstanding, and so was Ju Ji Hoon and everybody else. When I started this drama I thought Yoon Ja Yoo the most impactful character but by the end of it On San (Lee Moo Saeng) left an even bigger mark. The mere fact that this was only 10 episodes, made me believe there would be a second season to it. I await it, patiently.

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I expect to see some romance just like the masters sun.. here, no romance at all. I guess the lead lady is married and her husband not allowed her to hugs and kiss on the movie lol I watch eulachacha waikiki she also not romantic at all maybe flirty here and there ............................,...........................,...........................,...........................,...........................,...........................,...........................,...........................,...........................,...........................,...........................,

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Even Errors are Beautiful

Omggg.. I don't know What to do.. i'm missing this drama a lott.. No Over Acting Nothing Extra Just the Plot and Characters Playing their Role.. but I feel like and i wished pleaseee for the love of the god.. Made them couple in Real life too.. cause their Acting was Top.. and The best Part is.. That Intresting Story + Cute Scenes Makes it a Wonderful Drama to Watch.
The Plot Actually is Very Simple like How Feel good and Light drama Patterns Should be.. It's just like that.. But you'll feel like u r living in Sweet World where watching them together will give u butterflies in stomach.. and you at the End of the day When u will finish the drama.. You are going to miss them a lott.. I have started to watch this drama since the day it was released so i have waited for 4 weeks to complete this drama.. but now u can watch it in just one go.. not because it is available because u can't stop yourself from watching this series once u started.. Really Miss them.. and After Watching this And Light on me.. My Trust For Korean BL have Increased More than 10 Times..

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For When You Need Some Adorable Fluff

This is not a terribly deep, complex story by miles, however it’s not trying to be.

VIP Only is more of a slice of life story of two people falling in love It is quiet and takes its time. It meanders through affection to love. It’s very sweet. Conflict is minimal but does last a couple episodes due to their short length.

Stan and Xuan have great chemistry together. Not the very thirsty, sexy chemistry one may expect from or look for in many Thai BLs, but rather a very cozy and comforting chemistry. These are actors who very much feel at ease together and who create a very believable picture of two individuals who will ultimately create a long lasting life together.

Liu Li can be pretty oblivious and dense, I won’t lie. He has that sweet, dumb puppy kind of personality but that isn’t all there is to him. It’s easy to dismiss or discount him but you see the layers if you’re looking.

Gu Jing can be reserved and even standoffish but the warm, fuzzy bits shine through when he’s with Liu Li. This is someone who shows how he feels through actions rather than words, gifts or grand gestures.

Ren is a grumpy, very sassy curmudgeon. Yet he grows on you and eventually shows glimpses of his soft bits and the way he cares for others under his prickly nature.

If you want a thought-provoking story, this isn’t what you’re looking for. If you want hot, rip each other’s clothes off chemistry and NC scenes, this isn’t what you’re looking for. If you want a lot of twists and turns, tension and suspense, well this is definitely not what you are looking for. But if you want a show that makes you feel the way a warm cup of cocoa or a big bowl of your favorite soup makes you feel on a chilly day, then this is worth watching. If you want a love story that feels like a blanket right out of the dryer, then this is a good bet.

Sometimes you just want something sweet and simple to give you a dose of happy. For me, that’s what this show is.

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Not PERFECT but FUN!!!!!

I think viewers nowadays expect some perfectly written kdramas with top tier actors and flawless characters. This drama is NOT THAT!!! However, it is sooooo entertaining and addicting to binge watch. It's really cliche and cringy to the point that it's actually good. The bromance between the Shax members with all the bickering and teasing, the love-hate relationships between managers and the idols and the lowkey flirting between girl groups and boy groups. This drama has it all!!!

It also touches a lot on the current issues of the kpop industry including reporters blackmailing companies using idol couple scandals, agencies abusing and mistreating their idols, young and naive trainees taken advantage of and suicides due to pressure from the industry. If you are a fan of kpop or atleast are familiar with it, give this drama a shot.

The cast also did not deserve the hate they received as I think their acting are up to standards....obviously it wasn't a gong yoo or a son ye jin performance but it is good enough.

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Sviluppo troppo lento

I drama cinesi sono famosi per iniziare in un modo e cambiare direzione per poi diventare tutt'altro. Così magari finissce che ti piace solo una prte del drama. Questo no. Questo è uno dei rari drama cinesi che hanno una chiara direzione e natura e la mantengono fino alla fine, solo che tra l'inizio e il finale fanno talmente tanti avanti e poi indietro e poi avanti e poi indietro e poi avanti e poi indietro che ad un certo punto ero esasperata. Veramente. Alla puntata 14 ormai disperavo che i due protagonisti seppure non avessero veri ostacoli a bloccarli si dichiarassero. I personaggi sono tutti simpatici i protagonisti non hanno gravi problemi da risolvere, a parte la natura di lui. E questo mi piace, non voglio struggermi troppo per i personaggi, ma se non ci sono problemi il fatto di non farli dichiarare per 14 puntate o più per motivi futili o inesistenti rende il tutto quasi ridicolo e pesante. All'inizio era carino ma poi ha stufato. Anche perchè la coppia secondaria era pure pure pegio come lentezza nel progredire. Andava persino all'indietro.

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The Music Score really sets the mood to the scenes. Though the storyline seem similar with other dramas, but I still find their take on it a bit different and quite refreshing. I don’t really cry a lot while watching any series but this one gave me tears from the first episode to the last. I guess that’s how the story is so relatable. The actors seem to have done well portraying how their characters have been written though i find the main male protagonist a bit lacking facial expressions.
After watching the series I was unable to appreciate any kdrama or lakorn for about a week because nothing seems to compare to it. But I’m still thinking if I would watch it again later on. It brought out a lot of emotions which am personally not comfortable with. I sincerely really enjoyed watching it the first time though.

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Black Dog

Black Dog did a great job tackling and depicting the working of the school system without over-exaggerating them. The drama showed the many problems facing the South Korean education system and did a great job setting up the social context of the profession, especially from the perspective of beginning teachers. It tackled everything from nepotism, to temp workers social stigma, to teacher/student discrimination (top students vs. average), and the cutthroat and competitive atmosphere between teachers who do not always work for the students but rather to better themselves. It even addressed the fact that a school is really an organization and a rigid one at it but that there will always be people such as Go Ha Neul and the College Advisory Department who are willing to take that extra step to change the status quo.

All the actors did a wonderful job -- but especially our College Advisory Department We got to see Go Ha Neul (Seo Hyun Jin) try to break down and tackle that rigidness and succeeding in making a dent including witnessing her journey from a beginner teacher to her growth not just as a teacher but as a person who impacted the lives of students and teachers alike, making them better people (students) and teachers. All with the help and direction of Park Sung Soon (Ra Mi Ran), the head of the career counseling department at the school, Do Yeon Woo (Ha Joon), a Korean language teacher, and Bae Myung Soo (Lee Chang Hoon), the Biology teacher -- all of whom impacted each others' lives in ways they never expected.

In the end, the real message of the story was to never give up and as hard as change maybe it is not impossible. As the saying goes you can't build an adaptable organization without adaptable people--and individuals change only when they have to, or when they want to. Beautifully done, sorry to see it end. I will miss it and highly recommend it.

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