Refreshingly cute and fluffy. Words I never thought I would use in a written review of a BL/GL, yet here they are. Additionally, everything is fake- the whole set up, fake. And that is what made it so enjoyable. It is a story of two close male friends and two close female friends who by happenstance were forced to confront a whole new reality for themselves as ‘couples’.
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“Seoul Blues” Series Review (Ep.1 to 8)
Frankly, I am astonished this series has gotten such poor to mediocre reviews. I loved it. I loved it for two reasons. First, it tells a full story, albeit short and sweet but to the point. Sure, its brevity is both a hinderance and an asset. I wish there would have been greater character development. Nonetheless, this mini-BL accomplished more in a short period of time than most droning on-and-on BLs characteristically do. It had a beginning, middle, and a fine end. Secondly, we saw flawed characters. These are not individuals who are straight from the trope play book. In some sense, they are not at all likeable individuals, yet they are so relatable to who we are as people. In other words, they aPpre untruthful, blemished, and maybe disingenuous. Traits, I am afraid, we all share at one time or another in our lives.
“Blue Boys” Series Review (Season One & Two)
“Blue Boys” is a short and earnest portrayal of a couple falling in love while facing challenges to their relationship.
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“My Damn Business” Series Review (Ep.1 to 7)
This short but unsullied movie, broken into 7 episodes, is surprisingly effective and very entertaining. While a few cringe worthy scenarios brought it down a few notches, there is one big framework that catapults it back up into the stratosphere, making it exceptionally rare for a KBL. This is an obviously low-budget production that has essentially two main characters and only a smattering of other characters. Thus, it is character driven.
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“Eccentric Romance” Series Review (Ep.3 to 12)
Eccentric Romance starts strong, quickly grabbing attention with its intriguing mix of romance and mystery. The first episode set a thrilling tone, opening with a murder scene that transitions seamlessly into the lighthearted friendship between Jay (Save Saisawat) and Seong Hun (Yoon Jun Won). The initial chemistry between the two leads creates an intimacy that anchors the series, even as the alternating language shifts occasionally feel awkward. However, despite its promising setup, the series quickly loses focus.
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“Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born” Series Review (Ep.1 to 12)
“You were my dream, my longing and my one and only Prince!”
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“Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo” Series Review (Ep.3 to 8)
In life, we’re all searching for a lifeline—a smile, a sunrise, a reason to keep going each day. For those who know only pain, that lifeline becomes even more vital.
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“Love in the Big City” Series Review (Ep.1 to 8)
“With or without it, you’re still you.”
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“Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
In the darkness, there’s always a light, and when that light is love, it shines even brighter amidst the shadows. Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo, a new Korean BL drama, captures this beautifully, blending love and pain in a way that intensifies both. The story follows high schooler Lee Do Hoe (Kim Nu Rim) and his strained relationship with his strict father, the local Taekwondo master. Everything shifts when Sin Ju Yeong (Lee Seon), a cheerful student from Seoul, arrives, bringing hope and warmth into Do Hoe’s bleak world. But soon, the light Ju Yeong offers is threatened by the darkness that Do Hoe has known all his life.
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“Eccentric Romance” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
Cute is the perfect word to describe the new Thai-Korean BL drama Eccentric Romance.
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