One For The Ages
Now this is how you do a coming-of-age series. This is brilliant. While the story may not be unique, it is carried out as if it is the first one ever done. It should set a standard on how you do a coming-of-age story with flair, grace, and intensity. What made it so? Two things. A brilliant and phenomenal screenplay. Neither schmaltzy nor overly dramatic. But kept it real. And the second reason is the astonishing and brilliant acting of the four main performers. They understood the characters and with youthful intensity made them come alive and scream First Love to us. This is a first rate series and should be on everyone's Must See for 2022.See my full review of this series on my website, BLBliss.com.
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Loved it
After reading some reviews, not every series has to be Oscar-worthy. This just made me happy. The characters in this series were all so cute and sweet. No bullies or fights. Only confrontation was with parents and one jerk boyfriend. But I loved this so much because it had me smiling almost the entire time. Even the emotional moments were sad but beautiful. Plus the OST is so catchy and good that you want to hear it again and again. I never skipped the intro. Also added it to my playlist. So far, I have watched this series twice. It’s definitely a quick pick me up.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
A Short, but Cute Story!
I watched all the episodes on a cold, windy afternoon. My main conclusion - too short!The story shows a huge comparison between loving, understanding parents and strict and unyielding parents. Parents who think they are successful and decide to make demands on their children, all the while forgetting that love and praise are important components.
This series would have been better had it been a bit longer, the ending felt very abrupt.
I liked the relationship between the main couple, they had pretty good chemistry, it's just again, too short.
The second couple added a bit of excitement (in the romance column) - I probably would have been a tad bit bored if they were not in the story.
All in all, not an award winning series, but it had the warm and fuzzies!
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Short but pure and refreshing BL series♡
Just finished watching this series today and I feel so empty now T_T This is my very first review on this website and I've literally created an account to rate this series 10/10 because it deserves to be known and be among top bl series.. I don't know where to start from because this series is literally a work of art and a masterpiece!!!! I've sooo much to sayyyy like firstly I really LOVED this series a lot and I just can't get enough of it.. Imma just start watching all the eps again coz it's thaattt gooood!! Believe me both the couples have unbeatable chemistry and your cheeks will hurt from smiling throughout the series except from those scenes where the parents appeared lol.. Shuo ting & Andy huang have become my most favourite couple followed by Li Zhen Hao & Shen jyun and I wishhh that we get a season 2 or a new series with both the couples... I wasn't even willing to watch the last episode not because it has any sad ending but simply because I didn't want it to end T_T I love the way they've shown how ye guang and qizhang slowly fell in love.. Li Zhen Hao has potrayed ye guang's character sooo well I could totally sympathize with the character I literally cried whenever ye guang cried specially when it was his birthday and all the unfortunate events had to happen only then but my boi qizhang came in time and changed what could be his worse day into one of the most memorable day for ye guang.. From the first scene of the series when qizhang was crying and ye guang gave him the umbrella I became hooked I almost forgot that it's just a series.. And about the second couple, I'd literally take whole day to talk about them!!! They're soo freakin adorable! I wish they had more screentime tho..This series is so sooo special because there's no toxic plot only pure and innocent teenage love that will make you squeal from cuteness! Just the way they look each other and specially when they smile at each otheerrrr aaahhhhhh I just can't get over them yall pray for me to move on as I might just go crazy at this rate haha.. Also the ost (Take it away and slow motion) adds on to the beauty of this series, it's sooooooo beautiful that I've been listening to them on repeat!!! I never skipped the opening and ending of each episode even once that's how much I loved the song.. I hope all the people who have participated in the making of the series know how muchhhh we appreciate all their hardwork and that we're eagerly waiting for a season 2 ^_^Esta resenha foi útil para você?
A reminder of how you will never be 18 again
I expected the show to focus a lot more on the campaigning process, but instead, the show was just packed with fluffy moments involving the two going on meal/study dates and staying over (not complaining tbh).Told through the stories of different youths, About Youth is about living, breathing all the hopes and anxieties of being a high schooler.
It’s about friendship and first loves. Worrying about how your dreams align with your family’s expectations of who you should become. And keeping your grades up through the turbulence. About Youth is a reminder of how you will never be 18 again, rushing headfirst into the same myriad of dizzying experiences.
What was most memorable was the relationship between Yeguang and his overly domineering father, who struggles to display care for his son in a way that is understood. Yeguang desperately tries to reconcile the two sides of himself: an obedient son who will do anything to accomplish his father’s dreams, and his true self – a boy who yearns for some time to himself.
I would have liked to see more of Yeguang's evolving relationship with his parents, as well as how he would navigate his relationship with Qizhang. So yes, if anything, the show would have benefitted from having at least 10-12 episodes.
Full review here: https://asianblreviews.wordpress.com/2022/09/24/about-youth-2022-review/
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Easiest way to wake up happier
Truly stunned by everything in this series. Although a school based romance again, its hardly even just that. This short series deserves so much more attention for how gorgeous the cinematography and the OST is. The actors did such an incredible job for being new to the industry and i’ve never hoped for better people to portray these complex and unique characters. I love each and every one of them the same and really couldn’t consider one or the other better than the latter. Seriously, please give About Youth a try if you have the time and walk into it with an open mind and open arms because this coming of age web series has got to be one of my new all time favourite bl’s yet. Light, fluffy, romantic and that dash of angst. Everything and more, bingeable but also rewatchable !!Esta resenha foi útil para você?
Perfect for a Sweet Tooth!
This drama is sweet, fun, comfortable and easy to watch from start to finish. The story is nothing new, but the characters were given ample time to establish themselves as unique individuals who have their own fair share of burdens and troubles.I loved the conflict between Ye Guang and his parents, the sweet banter between Xu Qizhang and his mother and even Ray and Jian's relationship.
Moreover, I adored how naturally Guang and Qizhang fell for each other.
It was 100% worth my time and left me with a fluffy feeling after it was over.
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Short series and good enough to rewatch
This is a light, high-school romance type of story, which has only 8 episodes. It's worth watching and it took me just one single day to watch it. I love the soundtracks and theme song, and just found out that the actor is actually a singer in Taiwan. I'd love to see more of the main leads in the future, and it would be nice to have a season 2.The family issue is so familiar-parents who say they love their children, but in fact are forcing their needs and desires to their kids. Hope Guang can find a win-win solution on Season 2 (hoping there will be one). What I also like is that the two main leads do not portray the usual, somewhat stereotypical BL characters, with on being the cool, caring and sometimes dominant senior and the cute junior who wants to be taken care of. Both Ye Guang and Qi Zhang are sort of "equal" in their role as lovers, and the mutual friendship affection is so strong in this story.
I would love to see more of Jyun Shen and Zhen Hao Li in the future.
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A healthy dose of young love
About Youth ReviewThis was a little gem and hopefully a sign that the Taiwanese BL industry is finally recovering post Covid. The premise, about them both running for Student Union President, is but a backdrop to a coming-of-age story. It’s more to do with recognising who you are and paving your own path in life.
There are, in typical Taiwanese BL style, two couple stories. Both of these are good. They’re healthy, nontoxic relationships which is nice to see.
Couple 1 – reflected how having everything on paper doesn’t necessarily mean you are happy. You can have lost important people and still be happier than someone who has it all.
Couple 2 – how important it is to be with someone who likes you for all that you are. It’s also important not to bring past hurts into current relationships.
Oh and Wilson Liu (History 3 MODC and History 4) has a guest appearance. That didn’t hurt at all.
Guang’s parents were truly awful human beings. It’s sad to think parents like this exist and forget their own humble beginnings. There’s also a terrible uncle in the mix. Qi Zhang’s mum had some real pearls of wisdom and is one of my favourite BL mums of all time.
It scores lower only because it’s short and so some of the pacing on certain stories felt rushed whilst others they laboured on for too long. The OST is banging and almost its own character as some of them are in a band.
All in all a lovely binge watch, well acted and signs that Taiwanese BLs are back! Bravo
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Прекрасно
Смотрела первые серии и такая мысленно готовила отзыв: ой ребята, посмотрите, отдохните, такая легкая дорамка и трали вали... Но все оказалось не так просто. Здесь правда все мило и многие очень милые. Но здесь еще очень много психологии. Глубокой такой и в конце я рыдала уже, понимая насколько болезненные моменты подняты. Я не знаю как будет в озвучке, есть ли перевод текста песен, поэтому настоятельно рекомендую посмотреть в субтитрах из-за перевода текста песен. Впервые за последние года два, я вижу настолько потрясающе грамотную проделанную до мелочей работу. От начала серии и до конца - здесь "с вами говорят" с экрана буквально всем - текст песни, записка на бирке и т.д. Подняты моменты как быть другом, любимым, возлюбленным. Семья и дети. Психологическая болезнь родителей и зеркало их дети. Сюжет. Сюжет кстати довольно интересен и может и не нов, но свеж по особому. Отличный каст актеров. Молодые ребята играли отлично. И если это их первые роли - то я кричу БРАВО, МОЛОДЦЫ. Музыка. Я буду искать эти песни. Они очень классные, влюбилась с первых нот. Вокал до мурашек. Я думала будет только сладость, готовилась к диабету, но нет - будет и горько, и больно, и солено. Дораму в любимые, пересмотрю еще много раз точно.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
Adorable!
This was such a good series! It was adorable. There were no cringey scenes. (There's one scene that could have been cringey but wasn't, so bravo!) There were multiple issues touched on but the main story stayed on course. My ONLY complaint is that it was too short. I would have liked to have seen so much more of every part of this sweet little story, including the side characters.(And now to cheat the system for the required 500 characters.....)
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Your comfy corner ❤️
I have been smiling and giggling the whole time I watched it. I finished it in one sitting and I can't get over it. I love the story line, it is something very simple yet touches our heart as we can relate and it's not over the top or too much drama. The journey from being suppressed to being able to enjoy the freedom you deserve is what I loved about this series.I love the actors❤️ They are soooo young but so talented ❤️ all of them acted the best they could and it showed and we as an audience received and loved it.
The songs were top notch . It's like a earworm, something I will be listening to it from time to time , or maybe everyday ❤️
It's like that comfiest of the BL which makes you so warm and fuzzy inside like it is a warm blanket in a winter night.
As for whoever is reading this , if you are questioning whether you should watch it?
Give it a try, it won't disappoint you ❤️
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