i try not to rate series ambitiously high, but this one really deserves this. i had just finished binge watching this with my sister. i’ve heard a lot of hype about it, so i went into it with high standards. plus, it was made by the same person who made blueming, so i had a feeling it was going to be good.
but can i say, this series isn’t anything what i was expecting it to be.
i went into this partially blind— i didn’t really know what the plot was, i just knew it was something about music. that was all.
usually when i watch series, i commentate and make jokes about it the entire time. that’s just something i’ve always done. but with this series, it kept me so captivated that i was literally silent the entire time. that never happens.
after watching the second episode, i just knew this show was going to change everything for me.
i have watched a lot of bl series. i’ve seen a lot of different pairings together, and i’ve witnessed many types of chemistry. but in my time, i’ve never seen chemistry like this. i cant even explain it, these two actors had such extraordinary chemistry.
i really loved this story so much. the slowburn, the pining, the angst, i loved it so much.
the plot itself was very refreshing. it wasn’t some basic repetitive plot i’ve seen sometimes, but that usually doesn’t happen in korean bl’s. at least in the ones i’ve seen.
the way hantae loved baram was honestly soul crushing to me. he cherished him so much, and took care of him so well. their relationship before they got together was something seriously so special to me. even after they got together, they were still so beautiful.
i usually don’t rate ost’s that high, because i don’t like them most of the time. but i cannot say the same thing for this series.
every time baram would sing “letter of apology”, it felt like my heart was going to burst. he has such an amazing voice, and the emotions poured out of him every time.
i feel like the emotions in this show were so surreal, i was able to feel everything that baram felt. from the heartbreak from his first love, to the pain he felt from loving somebody he thought he couldn’t have. he’s a very relatable character, and doyoon portrayed him perfectly.
it’s just the way that hantae was so dedicated to baram, the way he would do absolutely anything for him. it really made my heart turn.
this show quickly took the spot as my #1 favorite korean bl series. i was speechless the entire show, for every moment.
the cinematography was beautiful too. everything was shot so beautifully.
the pacing was amazing too. it wasn’t rushed and it wasn’t slow, it just went on like a movie. it felt like a movie.
i liked that there wasn’t any unnecessary drama either. it’s not uncommon for there to be stupid misconceptions and misunderstandings between the characters. it’s nice to see that in this show, when there is angst between the two characters, there was a solid reason behind it.
i understand baram completely. if i confessed to my best friend, but felt he didn’t feel the same way, i would also want to completely isolate myself from him. even if he was accepting of the confession, i just don’t think i’d be able to handle that. especially with how close the two were.
i’m having a hard time writing a good detailed review, because to me, this series was complete perfection, i’m finding it hard to get all of my thoughts and feelings out.
this was really such a beautiful show. i don’t think the reviews on this does it justice at all. if you want to watch a series with a good story, then watch this. this definitely changed my expectations in the korean bl industry.