This series had some really positive feedback in general, so I was looking forward to watching it. Also, Korean shows have been a decent bag and recently they have definitely upped their game. Unfortunately, though the series was good, it never managed to rise above good and show up something new, something that we have not sen before. With 16 episodes ranging from 20-30 minutes, this is a significant investment of time.
18 year old Tae Kyung is a shy loner boy who has never had any friend. When he reaches 11th grade, one of his teachers mentors him and asks him to join the student council consisting of three members which will help him navigate school and make friends. The president Da On is like the perfect guy who is charming and can never do any wrong. HIs best friend is this happy go lucky person and finally we have Shin Woo, somebody who comes as a very cold and distant guy and needs time to open up to people. When Tae joins the group, Shin Woo is initially reluctant but it turns out that he has a crush on Tae for sometime now ever since he saw him. But he notices that Da On is taking special interest in Tae, to the extent that even Da On's girlfriend feels neglected. Even tae is enjoying this attention and hence Shin Woo keeps his distance. When Tae admits his feelings to Da On, he is pleasantly surprised but before he could reciprocate his feelings, the rumors go wild in school and he freaks out trying to protect his image, leaving Tae heartbroken. Shin Woo is the one who takes care of tae and tries to win his love knowing well that tae may still like Da On. After a few days of awkwardness, finally things start to fall in place. Tae realizes that its Shin who has been been constantly throughput with him and his love for Da On was probably an affection or respect or something else. By the time Da On comes to his realization, it's already too late and he lets the two boys be together.
The story is a typical love drainage without being one. It pretty much remains two separate love stories with a common thread because no one tries to sabotage the other's love. What I found weird is that how can a guy who has been a loner all his life , introvert and shy suddenly feel so comfortable to be able to even profess his love and feel jealous when someone else talks to Da On. The change in Tae's behaviors was very drastic and sudden. And also for all the love and heartache that he got after Da On leaves him, he was a little too quick in accepting Shin's advances. The boys look cute and they have great chemistry together but I think Tae's acting leaves a lot to be desired. He doesn't have that charm and suave that the lead character needs. Da On and his funny guy friend were perfect for their parts. I feel Shin Woo got the worse deal. As the silent lover, his character graph wasn't properly etched out and could use some improvement. Also, can we please stop making the girlfriends in these BL stories to be all villains. I bet there is a lot more that these characters can do. Her actions were quite weird and unbelievable at parts. Finally the show is very PG. We barely get one kiss towards the end but besides that, we just see actors longing fo love without showing any love, if you know what I mean. I'd say this is still better than a lot of crap out there but still just one time watch with no recall value. (6/10)
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