Where Your Eyes Linger (2020)

This is one of the best BLs i've ever watched, tbh. South Korea is not as big as thailand or taiwan in the BL industry, but when they do it, they make it great. Even tho the episodes were very short, they were able to sell the story and the actors acting and chemistry was just on point. The only thing I don't get is why people call this series korea's first BL... Strongberry has been producing BLs for quite a long time already lol.
Anyways, I already watched it a second time, for sure I will watch it again and I even sent the link to my mother so she also can watch it lol

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Petição para a Coréia fazer séries mais longas

Sobre a história: como sempre, o pecado coreano é fazer tudo muito curto, portanto muitas coisas ficam no ar, sem explicação lógica, enfim... o enfoque é exclusivo no casal principal, porém suas histórias individuais são esquecidas e/ou não explicadas, o que algumas vezes me deixa curiosa. Não existe um aprofundamento psicológico dos personagens.

O roteiro é bom, apesar do que expus acima. A direção é boa, as locações, a fotografia e a ost são lindas, e os atores além de lindos tem uma química fantástica, existe uma tensão sexual quase palpável desde o primeiro episódio. O fato da garota também não ser rotulada como a megera também foi bem legal, aliás, ela e a mãe foram uns amores.

Minha única crítica é sobre os pontos em aberto, sobre as famílias, os negócios, porquê foi tão fácil fugir do pai e se encontrar com o amado no fim de tudo (se ele rastreou com o GPS o pai poderia ter feito pior), enfim, detalhes que enriqueceriam a trama.

No mais, amo essa série, já assisti várias vezes e com certeza recomendo. Quem ainda não viu, aconselho ver a versão filme, e se deliciar com pouco mais de uma hora de fofura.

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Really really hoping Korea will invest more on BL !!!

Where to start? Let me first explain my background on BL, I just started watching BL in mid 2020 bcs of the hype on 2gether the series which I loved so much. I always prefer easy going storyline, jealousy kinda type of angst and fluffy ending after a long push and pull from the main leads. That’s always my cup of tea of fanfics. With South Korea being one of the most non LGBT+ Culture, I kinda skeptical on how this BL going to be, will the story be good, how about chemistry? (Which is my no.1 main aspect in everything I watch), will My time be worth it? And guess what?? Korean dramas never disappoint !!! This is so good ! I even love it more than 2gether! The chemistry was insane, I got goosebumps. The storyline is simple but heart aching, the budget pretty typical web drama so no complaints, AND THE ACTING !!! Goshhh kudos! It surprised me so much that even after several days after watching this series I still can’t get it out my mind. I really like the small habit of Taejoo, and that scene where they laid in bed and Taejoo asking for a hug but Gook refused at first but after Taejoo said he was sad, Gook just couldn’t refused him anymore and hugged him so tenderly (😭😭😭). And the part where Gook shampooing Taejoo also very intimate in PG13 way ahhhhhhh and so so many more! The jealous looks from Taejoo, their pinning/fighting in a gym or something ughhh feels !!! Overall I really really recommend this to anyone who wants to see and feel what love is. My only complaint is that this is too short, I’m addicted so I want more, but sadly again, this is not Thailand’s BL, this is SK’s BL so I bet on my life there won’t be s2 🥺

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Short Series with Amazing Chemistry between Leads

A surprising BL entry from South Korea, given the general homophobic attitudes there. This series avoids all the pitfalls common to the BL genre. The story is very straight forward and I can't say it's original because it's realistic in that way: boys fall in love, parents intervene, boys get back together. The characters are distinctive, well-acted and not stereotypes. Both protagonists are really cute. It's a slow burn series but it only has 8 10-minute episodes. The leads have amazing chemistry. They end up happily together although it's only at the very end of the series, after being 3 years apart and much heartbreak. There isn't much time to touch on much but the relationship between the protagonists but homophobia (from the father) and matter-of-fact acceptance is touched upon. Both protagonists are never established as gay or bi but given they're only in high school, I think it's reasonable. The most annoying character has to be the fujoshi owner of the restaurant although I must say it's an accurate portrayal. No, gay men don't owe you insights into their sex lives.

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SHORT BUT SWEET

story- with such limited minutes and episodes , this series managed to develop the plot to such lengths

acting/cast- i can say the acting is commendable considering that the story required a variety of emotions. you can really see in their eyes what they are feeling and their chemistry is phenomenal, it's burning. for the cast, i was really surprised that they have a 9 year age gap, they look like of the same age making the casting great.
*edit - while reading other reviews i agree that the acting of tae joo with his father was kind of cringey

music- considering this drama is short in terms of hours, it contained a lot of ost which is effort. and the songs are actually good as well.

rewatch value- becuase this drama is not that long and the plot progress really fast i think you will not be bored if you are gonna decide to watch it again

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Very disappointing after the many positive reviews

I was really excited to watch this because many people were recommending it and the storyline seemed interesting but I was really disappointed. I know that many will disagree with me on this but for me this series was going nowhere. There was almost no progression until the last few episodes and then they split and got together in the end. I was really bored watching this since as I said nothing happened and also the “so great chemistry” as many said was something I couldn’t see. I felt absolutely nothing watching these two and I felt like they barely talked. For me not a got series but everyone has their own opinion.

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This kdrama is a miracle from god. I honestly don't know how to describe how much I love it.
The casting was CRAZY, Han Gi Chan potrayed Tae Joo really well and the role just perfectly fit like a cinderella shoe same goes to Jang Eui Soo playing Kang Gook. The two's chemistry was just *chefs kiss* I honestly cannot gather enough words to describe how amazing their acting and chemistry were.. It's crazy.
The storyline (although somewhat heartbreaking) was so cool, I thought it was going to be somewhat stereotypical BUT THEY TRUELY DID NOT DISAPPOINT. It was also filled with so many heart fluttering scenes >A<, I would like to hug the writer for being an incerdible human being I honestly love her/him/them.
DON'T GET ME STARTED WITH THE MUSIC. THE OSTS OF THIS DRAMA WERE AMAZING, EVERY SINGLE OST WAS BETTER THAN THE OTHER I SWEAAARRRR I'M SO HAPPY ABOUT THE OSTS. AAAAAA
This is the type of drama EVERYONE WANTED and I honestly love everything about it, I'm so so so happy that this drama exists istg ㅠㅅ ㅠ
My one and only complain is just how short it is BUT IT'S OKAY SINCE THE MOVIE VERSION IS GONNA BE OUT SOON YAYAYAYYA EUGSHKIGEHOD WOOO
I'm so sorry, I'm kind of losing my mind because it's too good-

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I wasn't really interested in BL dramas until this one fine piece of art. I had absolutely no idea that i will love this so much. let me tell you if you haven't watched any BLs before ,start with this one and you will never be the same again.I dived into this one without knowing anything about the story( which is rare for me) and fortunately i was hooked from the 1st ep. I was so into it that i just couldn't believe each episode was only 12 or 13 mins long, with a total 8 episodes.

The story is about Tae Joo and Gang Gook who are childhood friends and also gang gook is Tae Joo's bodyguard. Tae Joo belongs from a wealthy family and gang gook is hired by Tae Joo's dad as his bodyguard to keep him out of trouble . But there is more to their relationship than just friendship. the way it is shown to the viewers how they care for each other is so subtle yet so powerful . You can just feel the tension between them from the way they look at each other. There is nothing too dramatic in the whole series, just pure captivating acting.The story is not stretched at all which works best to binge it. The OSTs play a huge part in making this my fav too;the right song at the right time to enhance the scenes. When i watched it ,it was still airing so the anticipation was a plus. If you are tired of the usual stuff or watched some heavy drama or just bored , believe me it's a breath of fresh air .

So along with beautiful acting, out of the world chemistry between the leads and OSTs that you'll surely repeat till you get sick of them , you also get a PERFECT ENDING with a sweet kiss that works as the icing on the cake.

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WHERE YOUR EYES LINGER is one of the most beautiful dramas I've seen. And I loved WHY R U and UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. But there is something so real and raw about this one that has my heart. It has received my highest rating thus far. And for this drama to come out of Korea??? I am so proud of S. Korea right now--because this one is a hit.

Everything about this drama was amazing--the writing, the acting, the music, the actors. I believe WHERE YOUR EYES LINGER is a love letter to BL and BL fans everywhere. It is beautifully drafted and you can tell some real thought went into the scenes and the acting.

I am in love with Eui Soo - I barely recognized him from Memorist - but after this I am such a fan! Gi Chan is new to me but I really hope he gets more roles. He was fantastic in this! That scene before Tae Joo went away broke my soul so hard--but I regret nothing!

Over the past few months I have basically given up on BL dramas. But this one has me wondering if I've given up too soon. I was glued to my screen, couldn't stop watching.

I am adding this one to my must rewatch list. You have to watch it!

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