A Shoulder to Cry On (2023)

Not Worth It

This BL contains a lot of common tropes in the said genre: The 'Troubled' MC (TML) gets entangled with the other 'Bad Boy' MC, they form a connection, and the rest is history.

Regardless if there were no kissing or what not, and the 'psychological' issue not being portrayed well to establish a more cohesive story, the story starting of at bullying and the inconsistent attitude of the TML to resolve the issue early on, it was actually all downhill from there.

The cast was 'ok', the music was also 'ok', but thank goodness this series was only short because whatever justification others provide on the bullying at the start, there wasn't really much story.

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I think this is one of the best bl dramas I have watched so far and one of the few that I truly thought were worth watching for something more than light entertainment. I also read the manhwa and I think it was adapted really well even if the ending is a little bit different but it can fit the story well. I really enjoyed watching it and I would definitely recommend it for anyone who wants a more complex and realistic plot.
I understand why many people could think that the ending leaves a bittersweet aftertaste or that there isn’t enough romance. But II think that very often in real life is not always easy to understand the feeling towards another person (especially for a traumatized person as Taehyun) and even if you do understand your feelings, having a real relationship is even harder. I think the moment where Taehyun says that he doesn’t know if he likes Da Yeol but he needs him is very touching.
What I also like is that the story doesn’t focus only on the relationship but it puts a lot of attention on the single characters managing to give a good idea of their personalities, their way of thinking, their struggles and their feelings. The actors were very good too, they made a good job of representing their characters and they have great chemistry.
On the other side the main (maybe only) problem of the series is that there isn’t even a little kiss and at some point it becomes totally ridiculous not to kiss. I don’t refer to the high school period where they aren’t in a relationship (I found nothing strange about the lack of romance there) but to the last episode. I mean, the conversation, the chemistry, the fluff was good, but you cannot create so many intimate situations and not make them kiss because it looks forced, weird and ridiculous. If you don’t intend on making them kiss (obviously because the actors can’t since they are two idols… of the same group….) then invent something different for the last episode because it was a pity after so many nearly perfect episodes.
Besides the ridiculous last episode, I don’t think the lack of romance is an issue because the story is more about the development of the two boys both and of their sweet and deep relationship that (whether if it becomes romantic later on or not) gives them comfort, understanding and help them discovering themselves.

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Very simple and cute bl drama

We all know Korean drama is made of cute and sweet moments this is what they gave in bl drama too I’m happy with the story and acting along with no much dramas simple and yet beautiful message it was good I enjoyed and finished whole series in one day and people who are giving less ratings because they expect this to be like Thai drama and mix of Korean vibe please stop these let Thai be Thai and Korean be Korean I like both it’s just that your vision of watching dramas should be broad I’m thinking now why this drama got less ratings but now understood how people gave ratings common in Korean they are still updating in terms of bl stories let’s give them some pace to adjust but this drama was really cute and sweet I like enemy to love and they grew up and changed their goals and became successful and together but only thing I hate is why couldn’t they kiss each other even in past episode common he was so desperate for it? anyhow it was good I gave 10

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Kenapa ini lucu sekalii

Ini adalah drama boys love dari korea yang saya sangat sukai. Karena jalan cerita yang bagus, tidak bertele-tele. Walaupun gak banyak adegan yang mesrah tapi sekalinya ada adegan romantis malah bikin salah tingkah. Ini drakor yang benar-benar akan saya pilih pertama kalo ditanya series bl korea favorite. Pemainnnya juga ganteng banget! Benar benar suka sama akting pemain perannya. Apalagi waktu berduaan aja, itu bikin gigit bantal karena gemes bangettt, tapi kenapa endingnya menggantung! Saya butuh s2 pleaseee, semoga ada season duanyaa, sayang jaehan and yechan. Love you♡♡

Leia Mais

One of my favorite drama series.

Very very nice drama.
Few to none nonsense.
Few to none illogical stuffs.
Almost followed the novel`s plot. Of course there were a few changes because of the censorship but nonetheless almost all important elements are there.
Nice effects, perfect choice of cast. I love the chemistry of Kim Jaehan and Shin Yechan. Those subtle glance and metaphor. Aside from those, the story itself is perfect. It makes you feel sorry for Taehyun at the same times to Dayeol but despite those, still have morals.
Masterpiece.
Worth watching.
Recommended

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Lost my interest

I ´loved’ watching it despite it not having any kiss because love isn’t all about kiss etc…
The biggest thinh I disliked was the other bullying his later on interest and even when the other would tell him what he did to him (ruining his name, stealing away something valuable to him, mocking him) : bullying, he wouldn’t apologize. Not sincerely… And he would keep going on with that like…
Because that’s actually a huge red flag to be dragging someone's else name in the mud just for fun. I hate this character so much because he might have a trauma but as someone said in the comments on viki "that's a reason not a justification" to what he is doing.

At the beginning, I was stunned by the fact that the whole school (especially the teachers, the nurse and even the archer really mean coach) were calling him out for getting caught apparently having something going on with another guy like it was something really bad. They didn’t even bother to hear out from his point of view…Very lame.
The archer’s father is so swear ! I wish him all the best ?❤️!

Also how how can writers turn bullies to lovers atp ??? With all what have happened between them ? and so smoothly ?. I know the same occurs with ´straight’ romances but even that got me so annoyed. I don’t stand this trope and will never ! And people saying otherwise and attacking the others that have other opinions should mature because nobody should ´enjoy’ watching someone getting bullied (here I’m not talking about those who liked the series or whatsoever just those who cant stand other people having different opinions).

Then I feel kinda bad for the bully (tae hyeon?) thinking about how nobody actually cared about him when he went missing for like 3 days. Even his three closest friends and especially that one other bully who is supposed to be his best friend didn’t check on him and just assumed he was doing well because ´they were used to him going missing for a few days’. Then even the school went to asking if one of his classmate could check on him as if school didn’t normally have their students address and phone number…?


EDIT : dropping this at ep 3 (4min into it) because I’ve just lost my interest in it ?
No memorable OST BUT the acting and the cast IS SO good OMG !!!

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Don't read the synopsis on the details page! it spoils the first episode!

I have been waiting so long for this show to start airing. I didn't read the synopsis of the series so when I say I was surprised when I watched the first episode boy is that an understatement. I thought that it would be the stereotypical troupe where one character is broken and the other character gets magically thrown into said broken characters life and they heal together but that is not what the first episode is about. I like that the first episode is nothing like I had imagined. The first episode is attention grabbing , and let's us quickly feel a connection and develop a fondness for the 1st lead (Archer) I can't wait to see the development of the relationship between the two main characters from their first meeting. I also pray that our 2nd lead (class president) has good character development later in the show. The class president is cheeky, and cunning but he is a jerk and gets on my nerves I know that's kind of the whole point but like the 1st lead I want to throw a good punch in the direction of the 2nd leads smile.

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