Kiseki: Dear to Me (2023)

One night can ruin everything.

All the negative things I'm about to write are lies. This show is amazing, Yo. I am writing this in chemistry class, so let's break it down. We are going to average, go by each episode, and then yeah. This is a banger; watch it. The average is 8.23 stars out of 10, and for once, I rounded up. Because this show is so good, bro.

I was very confused. I did not know what was even happening. It started off with a flashback, and I know that now, but at the time, I didnt know. its some ganster crime thing. and I was too confused to write a longer review; love me for that.

I think Fan Ze Rui and Bai Zhongyi kissed, and I was confused. And all of the actors for our two couples were gorgeous. Oh my god, the visuals were out of this world with this cast. Their beauty was really underappreciated in this. I knew from the start that there was going to be a lot of back and forth and running circles around each other because it was an awkward 13 episodes.

Around the third episode, Fan Ze Rui and Bai Zhongyi were already in love, and I was like, What? But then they went back on it, and I was grateful that they were going to drag this show out. I thought that Chen Yi and the boss he liked were son and father at first. I was like, no way, he has a crush on his dad. Ai Di's crush was very present in the first episodes, and I respect her.

then they were doing absolutely nothing. They were sitting there doing nothing, and nothing happened. They were making bad moves at each other, and everything felt very awkward and foreboding at first. Bai Zhongyi and Ai Di were the only ones I liked. They were both chill, and I like how Ai Di didn't make a huge deal about the mafia clan sh*t. But there was a lot of just sitting there, bro.

We started to uncover more and more about both of our couples, and I was happy about that. I was on my junior trip when an episode aired, so I had to catch up. That girl who was all up on Bai Zhongyi was getting on my nerves; she probably won't and somehow blame him for the drug stuff, and then they have to deal with that. So that's fun, I guess.

If they don’t leave Bai Zhongyi alone, Please, holy sh*t. Leave this boy alone. And bro is 17; let’s talk about it, bro. Thank God he is backing off because this bitch is a literal child. Ai Di joining the school was the biggest jumpscare ever. Like, what the fuck were they even doing with this shit? I swear that kiss happened in the last episode, but you know, I don’t really fucking know. I don’t know what is happening between either of our couples right now, but we are running in circles with these four. I was losing my mind in this dumbass show, bro. Oh, my god. i take that back This show is amazing

Finally, our main couple is together. I love them. They have such good chemistry. Their sex scene was surprising but a fucking banger. Thats not ai di that edison, bro. I couldn't stop laughing; that scene had no reason to be that funny. Ai di in the wig just had me laughing so much I can't stop right now. I needed this lighthearted humor. I have been watching too many sad, depressing shows. This show made me really happy when the characters were happy because the acting was really good.

No one can catch a break in this show. I don't even know what is going to happen next, nor do I know what to say. I was surprised he made the decision to save his dad and his boyfriends. But at the cost of his freedom. I don't know why he fell at the end, but damn. I just really don't know. A lot is going on, and there were a lot of big decisions made in such a short amount of time. I don't know. Its crazy. The acting is getting really good, and I am happy about that. I was trying to put myself in Bai Zhongyi's shoes, but it was hard. I don't know if he made the right decisions or not.

The fight ruined both of our main couples. Oh my god, two birds with one stone-type beat. Thats actually really sad, holy sh*t. Brain damage stinks. I have nothing to say besides wanting to finish the whole show right now, but I can't. It got me hooked. I hate the memory loss drop because I think it is lousy and usually poorly made because they don't have anything else to do, but let's see how this turns out. I think that they did the memory stuff poorly; it wasn't that good, because those are never done well.

These climbers are getting to me. I can't believe they ruined both couples in one night and one episode, bro. I am so angry. I love Bai Zho Yi and Ai Di's friendship; it is so fucking cute, and I love them together as like venting besties. Ai Di, he likes you, bro. You made a villain out of him, and he's been training for four years. He's been coming to terms with this for four years; expect it. i am glad bleach blonde is back I don't know what I would have done without bleach blonde. I cannot believe this show. They should not have both of our couples fall apart at the same time.

Its been a few hours since I wrote this. I was very confused, and I did not even know what was happening with the show. I was really thinking that this was some wasted potential because they were finally getting everything together, but at the same time, many random, inconsistent things were happening, and it was getting on my nerves.

This show can do no wrong. They have to bring all our couples home. Ai Di and Homeboy are so fucking cute and our main couple. I lowkey take all the negative things I said about this show back. Because I love it. I love it so much.

It would have been a ten if we got more closure with our other couple. I love Ai Di; he is my favorite fucking character with his goofy ass personality. This show was a banger, and all the negative things I was about to write are lies because this show is amazing and I loved it. They could have wrapped up the show better for both of the couples, but it was still a good ending, and I liked it. A banger show with some bad episodes tows the end, but the last two wrap up the show really well. I will definitely rewatch some of these because I am obsessed. I would recommend this. Okay bye!

Leia Mais

Beautiful

I loved this show.
The story was beautiful, as was the acting, music and setting.


(The below summary contains spoilers--nothing too specific, just a general overview of what will happen throughout the show and what you can expect.)

Plot:
A smart high-school boy meets and falls in love with an older (age gap) rich boy who falls to the gang life due to family neglect.
They are torn apart due a rival gang's attack which sees the student take the fall for the rich boy and accept a 4-year prison sentence.
After four years in prison, the high school boy returns to life with a new plan for his future but one that definitely includes his first and only love.
Meanwhile, the rich boy is torn apart by guilt and is determined to remain apart from the high school boy in order to keep him safe.
The first half of the show focuses on how the two meet and fall in love, on how their childhoods shaped them, and how they are separated.
The second half of the show focuses on how they reunite, overcome their obstacles, and build their happily ever after.

The second couple:
Two boys, close in age, both orphans who grew up together as "brothers" and friends. As young teens they were recruited into gang life. When we meet them they're both mid-level rising gang members. One of them is love with the other; the other is in love with the head boss of their gang. Thus, both are in unrequited love.
The first half of the show deals with the difficulties and dangers they face as gang members, their loyalty to each other, and the pain they each face in love. Due in part to the attack which separated couple #1, this couple is also separated for four years. During their separation, the "other" boy realizes he's loved his friend all along, while the "friend" determines to separate for good from the "brother" who'll never love him in the way he wishes for.
The second part of the show shows us how they reunite, how one works to make the other believe and accept that he truly is in love with him, and how they also reach their happily ever after.

I liked the story itself. There was a nice focus on the gang, on family, on the affects of childhood trauma and how to overcome it.
The chemistry of both couples was insane!! Off the charts hot. It's honestly hard to say which couple I liked more because the truth is, I loved them both. I will say this though: for couple 1, I liked them better during the first half of the show, and for couple 2, I liked them better during the second half. For some reason, the connection between the first couple is shown better prior to their separation while the connection between the second couple is better showcased after their reunion. In that sense, when we're shown both couples' happily ever after, I prefer the second couple's to the first- I can't pinpoint why, but couple 2 feels fully settled and case closed but couple 1 leaves me with a bit of lingering "want more for the closing act".

All of the actors acted terrifically.

The soundtrack was phenomenal.

Overall, this is pretty much a perfect show.
I highly recommend it. <3

Leia Mais

Ai Di and Chen Yi have my heart

I'm obcessed with Ai Di. He's amazing. Both couples have great chemistry (specially Ai Do and Chen Yi). Cried a lot with this show and Zong Yi is a cutie for the Strawberry Day. I love them and need more NatLouies series.

Leia Mais

Kiseki: Dear To My Heart

I've rarely grown as attached to characters as I have to not only Zong Yi and Ze Rui but also Chen Yi and Ai Di.
Why? Many reasons;
1. These characters are alive and unique. They are not shallow, they struggle, they have convictions and beliefs and they change.
2. The love and adoration Zong Yi and Ai Di hold for their partners is... something to die for, if you will.
3. The side characters not only also bring life to the story and the world, but assist in layering the main leads they surround deeper as well.

I've always had a soft spot for gangster/mafia/yakuza stories. I love high stakes. And by the end of Kiseki, you'll realise how high the stakes truly were! Because the romances are so, so believable and lovely!
But there are plenty of interesting, angsty plot points and scenes--a given, since, well... gangsters. In a world with high stakes, we need actors who can portray emotions, and damn it, Hsu Kai, Taro Lin, Nat Chen and Louis Chiang are all PHENOMENAL, not to mention the side characters are very much on par acting-wise as well!

I caught a case of Second Couple Syndrome at the start, but I ended up growing just as attached to the main leads, if not more. This is not to put down Ai Di and Chen Yi, absolutely not--Ai Di has been my favourite from the beginning. But, both romances are different and take distinct paths.

I was pleasantly surprised that this series starts quite slow given the gangster setting. It takes its time to develop Zong Yi and Ze Rui's relationship, as well as build up Ai Di and his troubles. It needs this patient start to lay the foundation for Zong Yi's strong convictions later on in the story. In the later episodes, the plot takes a more drastic turn and raises the stakes.
Also, the levels of lovely details that are born in the first half that return in the second half add an extra layer of sweetness and consistency to the characters and story; pretty amazing stuff from the production team.

Are the episodes too short? No. I mean, of course, I'd love more content about these lovable characters, but on the other hand, these episodes are concise and focused and don't dawdle on unnecessary plot points. They leave you wanting a little more, for sure, but I promise you, it was worse for those of us who watched this series as it aired!

TLDR; Where can I find myself a man like Bai Zong Yi?

Leia Mais

my new favourite!

Im really happy i came across this drama... It literally has got everything! A lot of handsome guys - in a totally innocent way i'd say - but also with huge talent. The plot is entertaining, side action is too. Nothing too dark nothing too shallow. The chemistry of both couples is unbelievable! I dont know who to praise more... the mature teen falling for the gangster, the gangster whos a math prodigy, the short guy acting like a rag doll when drunk, the introvert young gangster... So heartwarming and serene. Im totally in awe!
Also, it's so beautifully filmed, but in a discreet, nothing-too-obvious manner, and dialogues are not too much, not too little!
Masterpiece if you ask me!
Taiwanese cinematography doesnt cease to amaze me.
Rewatch? You bet!

Leia Mais