The Eighth Sense (2023)

beautiful production

I really enjoyed this drama. I was able to put myself in the characters' shoes and understand their actions and feelings. I would like to mention that I liked that jihyun was the perfect partner, because although he was dealing with feeling bad because he missed jaewon, he understood the situation that was happening and knew how to give him his space and wait for him, allowing him to heal but not abandoning him. I felt a lot of relief when jaewon returned to him and allowed himself to be loved, plus, i loved the choice of music for this drama, each song really accompanied the scenes correctly.
the actors and the production really did a good job, thank you very much for letting me enjoy this beautiful series.

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G.O.A.T.

Best KBL. Period.

The story was relatable and realistic. Many people can relate to Jaewon and Jihyun. I love the fact that they gave us a FULL EPISODE HAPPY ENDING instead of the more conventional couple of minutes, final scene happy ending.

The actors were excellent. Oh Juntaek (Jihyun) was excellent for a rookie casted off the streets by the show creators. Im Jisub (Jaewon) was also excellent and I thought he played the part perfectly. I think he could be a great actor in future roles.

The music was on another level. From the opening credit theme and other tracks by Korean band Wetter to Ben Goldstein’s ‘I Can’t Lose it All’ and Conan Gray’s The Story. So good.

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I was thoroughly impressed with this drama. It's not often that we see a genuine gay love story portrayed on screen, but this show made a valiant effort to do just that - and succeeded. As someone who has watched other BL series, I can attest to the fact that the homophobia of Korean society often seeps into the acting and direction of these shows, but that was not the case here.

The script was already a strong starting point, but the actors truly brought it to life. Im Ji Sub and Oh Jun Taek were absolutely stellar as the lead actors. Their performances were so nuanced that you could tell exactly how their characters were feeling just from a single expression or exchange. The chemistry and tension between them was palpable, and you could feel the mutual romantic curiosity between them.

Overall, I would highly recommend this show to anyone looking for a well-crafted and authentic gay love story. It's a refreshing change from the usual tropes and stereotypes that we see in this genre, and it's definitely worth a watch.

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OH JUN TAEK IS THE CUTEST

Loved loved this series. I rewatched it 3 times and it’s still not enough!! I need season 2 or extra episodes of them together. They’re so cute and have so much chemistry it’s actually crazy. I can’t even describe how much im in love with this series and how it made me feel. It’s so real. The chemistry, the therapy sessions, the romance, the storyline. It’s all so well executed and shows how a person who’s dealing with trauma acting. It’s so so good. The actors were ACTING! the music the cinematography. I loved it so much. I need more of these two please please show us more of them I can’t get over how good this series is, I’ve never loved something so much. Oh my god.

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A romance that is quiet but lovely.

The Eighth Sense is a BL story about a countryside boy meeting a man who just came out of the army and is going back to his old life. You can see that there is so much happening here with this characters and I was not expecting that in this BL. I feel like to story is really about these characters finding peace in another person and making it work as they face the new day. To be honest, I am impressed with this BL because the story is interesting as they are highlighting the importance of having someone by your side to help you with the difficulties of the world around you and I think that it is a very nice theme to have. The lead character is Jae Won played by Lim Ji Sub. He just got out of the military and he is handling the death of his younger brother whom he saw die in front of him so when we got to the shocking episode 6, I know how hard that will be. Actually, Episode 6 of the show is a real highlight for me because it is where the relationship of these two peaked so good. I mean, we have been seeing them thread the friendship and relationship as lovers quite often and I like that they are not rushing into things but what made it so good is that the romance slowly exploded in the sixth episode and we got to really see them be a part of each other’s’ lives as they slowly open themselves up and I think that is what a good start to a relationship so I was so gagged when the accident happened. I was shocked. I am shocked. It happened after the sweetest scenes and this led to Jae Won doubting himself again. This is a guy suffering from depression and he had this happen again can really be a scary thing so that opened a lot of his wounds so he begun closing himself up again and it was now Ji Hyun who needs to take the initiative and I am glad he did. I think the relationship is bumpy because these people are not clear-cut characters who are having the best time of their lives but they are individuals who are trying their best to survive this world and I like the realistic approach of this story to these kids transitioning from the student life to working. I have to give it to them because they are adding a realistic element not to be a blunder to the relationship but instead be something that is just there happening to them. To be honest, the last few episodes had moments in them that dragged on for a bit too long and I really wish that the characters would have just talked to each other but at the same time I was so happy to see a Korean BL that is more than 30 minutes per episodes. We even had an episode that more than 40 minutes so I really do think that this is a good and positive way for them to continue with these stories and I love this one. I have to give it to the chemistry of the characters here because they really looked cute together and the moments where they are supporting each other are really beautiful and honest to God, the sweetest. I love the chemistry and the acting. The stories about adulthood are important to highlight and they did that. I think this is a pretty good BL. The cinematography is another strength of this show because it really looked good and I love how some shots stay with the characters instead. They are focused on the characters and it was good to see them focus on the smaller gestures like walking silently while holding hands. These moments are what makes it so remarkable and memorable. I really loved and enjoyed watching this show as I hope that there will be more.

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A deep and intriguing tale of common strangers to lovers

Not your typical school set-up Korean BL. I was astonished by the dramatic vibes and gloomy feelings presented in the show. Im Ji Sub is the man! He was the reason why I decided to watch this show as he already managed to catch my attention during his minimum screen time in the Love Revolution web series. He is spicy and hot with such splendid visuals; it’s hard not to fall in love with him. It’s a good thing that he knows how to act genuinely.

The thing I most liked about Jae Won is that he never let Ji Hyun be out of place when the freshman boy joined their surfing club. Yet, to be honest, I didn’t like how Jae Won came back to his ex-girlfriend after an incident happened when he was traveling with Ji Hyun. But to understand, it was all about Jae Won’s traumatic history that lead him to create a distance between Ji Hyun. Although the last few episodes are too shaggy for them to reconcile, it still feels good to see them both back on being lovey-dovey.

Intimate scenes are the best element in the drama. The outdoor beach night getaway and the sequence of romantic connection giving their all best to kiss and touch each other was wholesome. They win me every single kiss except for Jae Won being kissed by his slutty ex-girlfriend.

Supporting characters are fine as well. The bar boss who stands as Ji Hyun’s temporary mother in Seoul has such a warm and direct personality that will always be ready to stand up for you. Ae Ri is your supportive best friend despite being a bad influence, you can still feel that you’re grateful for being beside you. The same with Ji Hyun’s best friend, Joon Pyo. I condemn how Jae Won still choose to be friend with Tae Hyun who is a walking red flag since episode 1.

I enjoyed the complete episodes but there is still something lacking in terms of excitement and overall impact that made me rate this drama with an average score only. Yes, it was a good show but not the best drama that I’ve seen this year.

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Um grande passo para as produções de Boys Love

O Oitavo Sentido é um passo além e algo que todo diretor de BL deveria colocar os olhos. A forma como a história e os personagens principais e secundários se desenvolvem é de uma maturidade e simplicidade que encanta, isso sem perder a profundidade da história. Cinematografia impecável e roteiro bem elaborado coloca O Oitavo Sentido como um dos pilares dos dramas LGBTs, um exemplo a ser seguido. Todos deveriam conferir essa linda história, que a princípio parece simples, mas que traz em si toda a complexidade de um começo de um relacionamento e a dificuldade com que pessoas depressivas têm de derrubar suas barreiras para deixar que outros entrem.

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The best BL in ages!

"The eighth sense" is an incredible show, and I've watched twice since it has been released. As a viewer, you fall in love with the main characters as you get in touch with their background stories, and find yourself praying for them to get together forever and ever.

Every single character and the relationship between all of them is incredibly well written and the story approaches their trauma really well, in a way that adds to both the reasoning and reaction in their actions. Because of that, the characters seem actually human and you can see them as not just a requirement for the plot to work. My favorite thing ever about the writing is how they portrayed Jae Won's mood fluctuations and made Jihyun to be his safe space, where he can just be himself.

I, personally, love the camera work and color editing in every scene. Tho I am not a professional and can't explain it further, is clear that it was made by artists that wanted to bring out the best version of the show.

Don't even get me started on the acting! The whole cast is amazing and worked perfectly together. In every scene, you could see what the characters were thinking and that's something I've missed in the recent tv shows.

The story is clearly written by queer people for queer people and we love it!!

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mucho mucho amor puede sanar cualquier alma

ay por favor, quiero hacer una review cortita pq sigo sin encontrar las palabras exactas para describir esta hermosa serie, de vd
antes de que empezara, cuando ví que tendría 10 episodios de 40 minutos cada uno sabía que ya algo iba a cambiar. obviamente no me equivoqué!! hace mucho que no veía una serie tan linda y realista. voy a hacer una listita de cosas que me encantaron:

- la manera en la que abordan el tema de la salud mental de jaewon, es muy realista y encaja con la situación de muchas personas
- la estética de la serie, es tan satisfactoria se ver, los colores encajan tan bien en cada escena, realmente ayudó muchísimo a transmitir más sentimiento!!
- la actuación de los protagonistas, la química que hay entre ellos es increíble, me encantaría seguir viéndolos juntos en series con mucho angst jajsks
- el tiempo de desarollo de la historia, me pareció que en ningún momento fue apresurado, lo manejaron súper bien
- específicamente las escenas finales del episodio 6, son tan TAN hermosas, es increíble como sin diálogo se puede transmitir tanto, la conexión entre los personajes se aprecia a la perfección a través de la pantalla ♡

es una serie que recomiendo al 100%, y la volvería a ver en cualquier momento que tenga ganas de ver algo que sé con seguridad que no me va a causar frustración. no fue para nada pesada de ver, todos los episodios me engancharon mucho, lo cual es bastante difícil jaja
conclusión, me atrevo firmemente a decir que es el mejor bl coreano hasta ahora, e incluso uno de los mejores en general!

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