So worth it
I'd come across Long Time No See in Tumblr posts. People had really liked it for its authenticity and dedication of the cast. Much praise was given to the leads for showing two men falling in love for the sake of being in love. Much more praise was dedicated to the writer/director for making a film that concentrates on its gay leads being intimate, having a relationship, and not spending too much on outside concerns. It took me a bit to locate this film, but it was so so so worth it.As other have said it's just unfortunate that this story is so short. I would have absolutely enjoyed watching a full series dedicated to the relationship Chisoo and Gitae.
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Long Time No See was more like a movie rather than a TV series but it was really well done. You don’t get to learn a lot about the characters but what you do get to learn will make you feel for them. The actors do a great job conveying emotion and the main actors have great chemistry. Also, you will love the sister/mom!
The biggest and most amazing part of this show is the ending. Who doesn’t love a happy ending?!
This will be a quick watch but you’ll finish it with a smile on your face.
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Short but SO GOOD.
The story short. So I'll keep short too.It was good.
That's it.
No but honestly. The acting was great, the chemistry omg. Chef kisses. I just wished most bls would be this daring. WOAH! anyways, good job everybody y'all did that. But if you are a beginner when it comes to BLs, let me tell you, most bls wont even try to do something similar cause everybody is afraid. Most stories are about college and some topics that are mishandled. But anyways, the crew behind this bl. Y'all exceeded. Puuur.
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Easy to watch, quick to finish. Happy ending.
I love it.Realism and Representation: no stereotypes, caricatures, or heteronormativity. Gitae calls Chisoo hyung, not oppa as straight people would think. Both of them are established gay characters. Chisoo got bullied for being a gay orphan and his adoptive father is also homophobic. Conversely, Gitae's sister is completely supportive.
Story: interesting premise, a breath of fresh air for this genre. It has done surprisingly great with blending assassins with a fluffy, cute romance. What I don't find believable is that Chisoo's adoptive father would rather kill Chisoo and lose his best assassin than to accept him as gay. I mean, if he can't accept Chisoo, can't he just keep him at arm's length but still use him against his enemies? Also, why are there no guns? I'm very happy that they have a happy ending. I feel like there is a lot of potential to expand on their story.
Characters: there are only 5 major characters. Chisoo's "father" looks similar in age to Chisoo. Chisoo looks at least 30. Don't tell me "father" adopted him at age 10. To be honest, Gitae's physique really doesn't suggest his expertise in hand to hand combat (he bested Chisoo in melee).
Acting: everyone gave a solid performance, although Chisoo's crying scenes aren't convincing at all. The sex scenes are very sweet and tender. They're both really clumsy with each other the first time they made out it's hilarious. The fights are pretty well choreographed. Chisoo's called the Flying Dagger but never once threw a dagger.
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Better than expected!
The romance was awkward and fumbling, sweet, passionate, and emotionally charged all in just 5 episodes. The quality of acting surprised me, the fight scenes were so much better than I was expecting (Flying Dagger's protectiveness was mesmerizing to watch), and the plot and its twists were well executed. What more can I say? It was short but definitely not lacking! If you're looking for a hard hitting series that doesn't take up too much time this is definitely the drama you want. This couple really made it all happen thanks to the acting. There'd be no magic without them.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
Absolutely blown away
I went into this with no expectations and pretty randomly when I saw how short it was. I would have happily watched a long series from this. In fact, I'm dying for it. I adore the premise, it's one of those stories I could watch twenty different versions of and never get bored.However, for being so short, "Long Time No See" does an excellent job covering all the bases. I didn't feel like anything was missing, the plot made sense, and the acting was great. The chemistry between the two leads is really good and instantly pulls you in. I thought Yeon Seung Ho was an interesting casting choice; he's got such an innocent face, it's super fun to see him play this character.
And it's got a happy ending, need I say more?
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As always, strongberry does not disappoint.
I really love this drama. It is incredible to think how a small company can make such a great drama like this. Everything looks great. The acting is awesome, loved the camera work as well. This might be one of if not the best story I have seen for a BL drama. So well thought out and intriguing throughout the whole thing. Overall, just amazing. Everything fits so well into the story to the point that even a sequel would be very interesting to watch! I hope strongberry keeps these amazing dramas coming!!Esta resenha foi útil para você?
Good general plot and leads chemistry but poor editing
Subjective Gut Rating - 7.75I quite like this more mature plot in a BL drama. Our leads both have a hidden identity yet they couldn't help falling in love with each other while being suck in between two gangs' rivalry.
The leads have good chemistry and their acting is pretty good for a low budget, web drama. Both actors have gone on to more mainstream dramas but this is one of their first earlier projects. Considering they were not very experienced then, I am quite happy with their acting. It's also nice to see a Korean BL with decent kisses and skin ship. Since the drama is so short, the romance develops rather quickly and their one big conflict is resolved very quickly as well. It also has one of the funniest first make out session I've seen in a drama.
Unfortunately, the drama consists of 5 very short episodes and the editing comes off as disjointed. If this is a movie, the editing might be a little better. However, even scenes within the same episode are weird and the transitions are not well done. Additionally, I am still a little confused about the gang rivalry. Aren't they fighting for a club? Why did the bald guy suddenly remove himself at the end when he wanted to kill the Flying Dagger? On a positive not, there are a few really good fight scenes, better than some I've seen in a regular TV production.
The relationship between the Flying Dagger and his father is quite tragic. It's unfortunate that an abused kid was fostered by such a predator. A few of these scenes could be triggering for some. But in contrast, viewers are comforted by the warmth of Gi Tae's sister.
Completed: 2/4/2023
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The production is great and the acting is really really good! Time just flies by while you get sucked into an interesting and exciting story. The chemistry between the leads is phenomenal. The balance between romance and gangster business is really good. :D
Here and there the story could have been a bit more fleshed out, but for the time they had, it was still a good show. Everything was understandable, even if it would be something you could feel more, if there would be more explanation. It's a bit rushed in some scenes.
Overall I didn't expect to like this as much as I do, since I'm actually more into RomComs, but I'm always open for an interesting plot and I didn't got disappointed here.
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Balancing Light Emotion and Heavy Action
Although it is a typical story of saved-by-a-mobster, it has a story to tell of its own. The shortness of the duration keeps you upbeat with the plot and will not make it boring. Also, given that most KBLs are either frozen, angle-changing, ultra-conservative kisses; this one defies it all like the 2008 Korean movie "A Frozen Flower". Even so, from outside of their culture perspective, it is not considered as vulgar. It was made carefully to wield the plot and adds intensity of the clashing story.As said, the story is quite typical clashing mafia groups, but not too obvious where still you can think of what will happen next. Yet, it still discusses the issue of family, loyalty, and a touch of humanity. Whether humans are tools and commodity or can be treated as with emotion and belongingness. And as for their relationship, from betrayal to forgiveness and love conquers all.
The cast, although I'm not really into actors, I did find them into each other. The main leads I mean. This adds the tension of the plot because they fall for each other but they are on the opposite sides. I also like the contrast of the two clashing leaders. One portrays consideration while the other is full of vengeance and retribution. It could gain respect that even if "wild leopard" is a mob leader, he did not care about the relationship of "flying dagger" and "wild dog". Unlike "wild rose", he felt betrayed when one found love and wants to stop.
The music is quite superb. Although again, I'm opt for the story, the music adds emotion to the plot. Especially on the fighting scenes including the part as they fight knife with a knife. The music and sound adds tension to the emotion.
Re-watch value. It can be recommended. Maybe this is the positive of making the series short. The story and acting is good, and it is light and easy. You can get away of boring, unrealistic, uni/school-type BL stories without taking much of your time.
Overall, the story is still kept hanging whether someone is still alive and seeking vengeance towards them; or will he continue his novels? But for the very least, the MLs are together with their true love; and the other ML now find new family that loves him. I admit, part of re-watch value are their passionate and intimate moments. lol.
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The Story Definitely Had Potential
The story definitely had potential if it weren't for the fact that, like most of the criticisms leveled against it, the story ran too fast to my own liking. There were a lot of things that audiences seem to be required to fill in the gaps with their own interpretation and imagination. And that is its biggest flaw. If we had more character depth and the story was given more time, this definitely would have worked better.Now, even after that, I can't say that I didn't like it, quite the opposite. On a lazy day or when you're stuck somewhere with nothing to do, you could fire this up to have something quick to watch. It maybe too fast, and there may be gaps but the story is straightforward and the chemistry works OK, I guess.
TLDR: Its pacing is too fast, but if you're willing to look past that, and love a kind of lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers again story, you just might like it even if just a little bit.
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Short Time to see...but fine
Ce BL trainait dans ma liste depuis bien longtemps mais je n'ai eu l'occasion de le voir que très récemment et j'avoue avoir beaucoup aimé malgré quelques points qui m'ont dérangés que je vais expliquer avec cette critique.Les points positifs :
Tout d'abord, l'alchimie entre les deux leads et vraiment visible, ils s'aiment et ça coule de source, quand ils se regardent on voit tout de suite que le courant passe entre eux. Ensuite, même si le personnage de Gi Tae, incarné par l'acteur Yeon Seung Ho, n'est pas aussi détaillé que Chi Su ( joué par Tak Wu Seok), c'est mon coup de cœur de la série, il a un visage tellement mignon qu'on pourrait le bouffer tout cru ! Il m'a vraiment fait l'effet d'un petit chaton qu'on a envie de câliner. On voit donc comment le couple se forme (assez vite) et tente de surmonter les obstacles qui se présentent à eux en profitant du bonheur à l'endroit et au moment où ils le peuvent, comme une bulle de fraîcheur et de paix dans leur monde de brutes.
De plus, j'ai adoré le personnage de la sœur de Gi Tae interprétée par l'actrice Ra Seon Yeong, son jeu est bon et elle a un sourire très communicatif, elle apparaît, avec le restaurant qu'elle tient, comme une oasis, un refuge, pour le couple principal. Elle est aussi campée comme une personne très ouverte d'esprit qui accepte et aime son frère et son amant pour ce qu'ils sont, je l'ai trouvé merveilleuse.
Enfin, les scènes de combat sont bien orchestrées et il y a un sacré retournement de situation vers la fin, accrochez vous à vos cerveaux ! Pour les plus coquinous d'entre vous, le drama ne vous laissera pas en reste avec des scènes intimes assez osées en référence à ce qu'on peut voir habituellement en Corée du Sud au niveau de la romance.
Les points négatifs :
La durée du drama ! Même si on le regarde comme un film, environ 1h10 (sans les génériques et les scènes qui annoncent le prochain épisode), ça reste bien court pour développer au mieux l'histoire et on reste sur sa faim. Comme je l'ai dit précédemment, autant le personnage de Chi Su est relativement bien approfondi, autant pour Gi Tae, on se retrouve avec beaucoup de questionnements.
Il en est de même concernant les histoires au sein de la mafia avec les personnages de Black Rose (joué par Kim Myeong Hwan) et Black Leopard (Won Tae San). Ils sont en froid, voire carrément ennemis mais on peut les voir se parler au téléphone comme si de rien n'était vers les derniers épisodes, c'est très perturbant car je me suis demandé s'ils étaient vraiment en conversation ensemble ou s'ils parlaient à d'autres correspondants, surtout concernant ce qui vient après la conversation : qui commandite l'action contre les héros ? Les deux ? Ou seulement l'un des deux ? Ou encore, l'un puis l'autre ? C'est pas très clair...
En résumé, même si certains points auraient mérité un développement plus en profondeur pour apporter de la cohérence à l'ensemble et pour qu'on puisse d'avantage s'identifier aux personnages principaux, l'ensemble m'a tout de même bien plu.
Maintenant à vous de vous faire votre avis.
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