Luz em Mim (2021)

this series had me coming back each week to watch more. the love triangle was done in such a satisfying way. no one couple overshadowed the other; both had good chemistry; and both made sense.

i enjoyed the acting, and i think the awkwardness fit into the series really well. i think it portrays the "first love" in a really raw, innocent way. you can tell that all the boys are inexperienced when it comes to love, but they find themselves along the ride because of each other. i think that's really sweet.

i don't enjoy the idea that the only female became the antagonist, but she did, and i can't change that. the way her character came off was very childish, and without namgung's guidance, i don't think there would be a lot of hope for her. i think society in general could've gone well as the antagonizing factor, but that's also overdone, and for that i'll give this series credit.

overall, it's nothing new as a story, but it sure is cute, and it's worth watching. it's definitely up there in my list and i recommend giving it a watch if you're into the kdrama scene.

Leia Mais

Yesterday, Today and Probably tomorrow

This was a gem of a show. From the way the characters were written, to the production,  to the OST, this is in my top 3 BLs. What i enjoy the most about this show was that the characters felt real. People handles things in a realistic manner. No one ran head first with misunderstanding that tend to plague most shows. People actually communicated in this...which I was completely surprised by because that's something that barely happens in BLs...misunderstanding are literally in their job description.

But here we had characters talk with each other.
Taekyung being open about his feelings, whether it was him revealing his desire to be with the person he was falling in love with, to when he was disappointed in the person who he fell for.

Another thing I liked that unlike other love triangle in dramas, this one, while still pretty stressful, wasn't toxic. Daon and Shinwoo could have been at each other's throats but instead they kept calmed, albeit there was some awkwardness here and there they were able to continue being friends despite  being each other's love rival.

Namgoong is the friend that I think we all need in reality. What I like about his character is that he comes off like the class clown, always playing video games or eating so it's like he would be in dark about everything that's happening around him and yet, he's actually extremely aware of everything happening with his friends. Even going as far as trying to give advice while acting like he doesn't know what's going on...but does.

Sohee...imma say this...I feel like she should have worked harder for what she did. What she did could have had dire consequences for Daon. She was incredibly selfish for what she did. Yeah she apologized but this wasn't like she broke his phone or didn't return a book she borrowed five months. This was way worst then that.

There's just so much I love about this show and I'm honestly so happy that I got a chance to watch it. Hopefully the people behind this show keeps up the good work.

Leia Mais

An Absolute Delight to Watch!

When I first heard Light on Me is based on a BL dating simulation game I was skeptical whether this would be good or not. This series completely exceeded my expectations. The 4 MCs are all lovable and adorable that went through great character development. I overall feel Lee So Hee was not really needed to be inserted in the story, but she did add in the drama and developed well as a character as well towards the end. The writers did an amazing job with the story-telling. It was difficult to tell who Taekyung’s end game was until the very last episode.

Overall this story was a delight to watch and conveyed great messages of:

- not being afraid of who you are
- having the the right friends around you
- normalizing homosexuality
- owning up to your mistakes

Light on me was consistently good from beginning to end and even became highly addicting to watch. Kang Youseok has stolen my heart with his acting <3 This drama was overall a nice, feel-good series. Absolutely loved it, definitely one of my top favorite BL dramas I hope gets another season if possible.

Leia Mais

Amazing.

I rarely give a drama a 10/10. I'll usually give an 8 or 9 if they are good, right? This one, I'm going to give a 10/10. The story line was really good and it unfolded well throughout the series. You got to see multiple different character developments and that was really great. I also really liked how the love triangle was portrayed differently then normal dramas portray them. Usually one falls for the lead and they end up together after the lead realizes they liked them all along. Here the story line of TaeKyung and Shinwoo, unfolded quite differently. It took a while for them to really get to know each other but Taekyung finally realized his true feelings for Shinwoo. This drama has become one of my favorite BL dramas, it was that good. #teamshinwoo

Leia Mais

Definitely my favorite BL series

As someone who loves High school romcoms I think this show pulled it off perfectly. The cast was amazing and every actor added to the show. Light On Me is one of the first series I’ve seen that has been able to pull off a realistic love triangle and I loved it. I got very emotionally invested in the storyline and the feelings of the characters and cried multiple times. I think the music definitely added a lot to the story and went really well with it too.

Besides just loving the show in general, I think it definitely deserves a 10 because of how it shows homophobia. In my opinion BL series have a tendency to avoid addressing homophobic issues. Asides from the stereotypical homophobic dad or maybe a homophobic side character the issue is rarely addressed. Light on Me *mild spoilers* shows homophobia in different ways through the show. Shinwoo getting bullied, the negative rumor about Daon being gay, and of course Daon’s own internalized homophobia or discomfort with himself for the first part of the show. I really appreciate how the writers didn’t just gloss over this aspect because it definitely added a lot to the show.

Anyways, if you haven’t yet I definitely recommend watching Light On Me

Leia Mais

Gem. Masterpiece. Best Korean BL.

Compared to the previous five-minute series, progress is noticeable with an unarmed eye. The first real BL at its best. Although there are no hot scenes, the love between characters just flies in the air! Another proof that good BL is made not by scenes, but by the plot. The actors played so realistically that you don't want to part with them at the end. This is the first time, when I liked the love triangle. Even the minor characters are so well spelled out that it's amazing. I advise everyone to watch it! You will fall in love with these cute characters at first sight...

Leia Mais

Pleasantly surprised and I fell in love with this series

I started this series with not to high expectations because it's a high school series. So I felt 'been there, done that'. But I still watched it as I was interested in how they were going to develop this storyline. And, while some parts were annoying the crap out of me, I must say that I was really impressed.

Story-10/10
So here's the thing! The story may seem like a simple story, but it's not. It went so in depth with these characters that I actually wasn't expecting it. The four main leads are portrayed a certain way in the beginning. But as the series progressed, you are able to see that this is not true. And that's one of the reasons why I liked it.

I also want to say that other series that I did watch where there was a love triangle, I actually didn't really care who ended up with the lead. That wasn't the case here. I was actually rooting for someone to end up with Tae Kyung (the ML). However, what did annoy the heck out of me was how the only female was portrayed in this series in the beginning. I really didn't like Lee So Hee. Like A LOT. But! I am still gonna give this series a 10, cause everthing else was so excellent.

Acting/Cast- 10/10
Is it wierd that I actually loved everyone's acting? Yes even Lee Sae On (Tae Kyung) where people are saying that he's stiff. I still loved it. All the actors acting I adored as they were able to bring the characters to life for me.

I want to also add that I absolutely loved Go Woo Jin's acting as Nam Goong Shi Woon. He basically stole the series with his amazing character.

Music-10/10
I enjoyed the music a lot. It was sweet and addictive. Hey! It introduced me to a K pop group that I didn't know about as well.

Rewatch Valu-10/10
Yes! I qould watch this over again! That's how much I love it! And I know that I would miss all of these four main characters so much! (Especially Nam Goon Shi Woon!)

Overall-10/10
I gave this series a full 10. And yes, as I have stated, it did have some flaws (really don't like Lee So Hee). But I felt that the other aspects of this series that I did like overtakes that and thus, I gave it a full 10. I would most definitely recommend this series and I'm gonna miss it like crazy now! (What the heck am I gonna watch now on Tuesdays and Thursdays?)

Leia Mais

Must watch

It is light hearted, simple, clean story about friendship and love. You will fall in love with cast, chemistry, ost, performance, humour, overload of cuteness and life lessons. Story telling is so interesting, till end you will be standing on two boats. Keep watching till episode 3 and then you will be addicted. People who prefer violence, over dramatic and lust like some other series will complain. All actors are gorgeous and the emotions portrayed by young men is spot on. Pay close attention to dialogues as it has clues. Loved this series, i am a fan and desperate for season 2.

Leia Mais

The characters make this drama

This is a pretty basic HS love triangle drama, but the production and characters are just so well done, and there are so many little details that build stories around each one. Taekyung is possibly neurodivergent but gentle and compassionate. Daon is truly kind but hurts people when he doesn't advocate for himself. Shinwoo is cranky but devoted to his friends. Namgoong solves problems in the group using his sense of humor. Sohee doesn't know how to get what she wants.

In the end they all gain from each other. It's just an excellent character driven story, performed by a cast who truly get the characters. Bonus, they are all adorable.

Leia Mais

Really hoping for 2nd Seasonnn!~~

Light on Me is indeed one of my favorite! This drama is not like the other dramas, it is light and simply showing hints and details of being a BL drama, and I really like it. Am I the only one who always wanting more on every episode? It feels like 27-30 minutes is not enough for me! I want moreee~~

I'm just little disappointed for the progress between Taegyung and Shinwoo. It's just like, they are the main characters! I anticipated more light romantic scenes between the two, like some surprises that could make me scream in such excitement! I think that is what this drama is lacking. Some scenes don't feel like very special and heart-warming. But overall, the flow of the story really caught my heart. I love the way the actors do their roles. The relationship between Da-on and Taegyung is also in another level. I also love the chemistry of this two for the first series of episodes.

And I am a little sad because it's now finally ended. I'm hoping for another season!!! Taegyung × Shinwoo 사랑해!

Leia Mais

A classic.

I've not been watching dramas for long, but I've been reading manga and manwhas since I was 13 year-old so I am kind of accustomed to these kind of tropes: a really cute unrequited love ends with the characters falling apart and then the one that confessed realizes that somebody else was waiting for them all along. It's pretty basic, this cannot be denied, but this story was so well executed that the series CANNOT get less than a 10 from me. (TENS TENS TENS ACROSS THE BOARD!)

The acting was superb. Yooseok and Saeon took their roles so seriously that when I saw the BTS and his stories on ig I was shook when I saw them acting normal. Yoo's bright and joyful, meanwhile Shinwoo is quiet and reserved but extremely caring. Seo's cute and smiley, while Taekyung is soft-spoken but direct. I loved the way they conveyed emotions the best, especially in the last episode when: 1) Shinwoo grabs Taekyung and asks him to leave; I could see Shinwoo's desperate hope to be loved back expressed by that bit of sadness in his almost watery eyes, I noticed his mouth slightly open as if he wanted to say something more but could not bear to do so. Taekyung stare was so sweet and comprehensive that it made me feel like he was reciprocating MY feelings. I got so emotional that I couldn't get my eyes off the screen; 2) the kiss; it was so sweet and tense! Both the fact that it was Taekyung and Shinwoo's first kiss and first relationship was expressed perfectly in that little bit of awkwardness that Yooseok and Saeon have shown in every paralinguistic and extralinguistic feature of the scene. The way they were looking at each other, the sweetness and softness of the hands movements, the fact that they were both a little bit scared of touching each other, but still wanted to feel their warmth... I felt like I was invading their privacy! It was so innocent and cute that I started crying without realizing it.

The others were amazing too. Chayi... what can I say? He was so good that my heart kept fluttering whenever he was on. He's as handsome as one can be and he portrayed a Daon that I thinks I'll have a crush on forever. I loved his character development the most (as someone who has the same exact problem!) and the fact that even in the more tense scenes he was still calm and collected. At the beginning, when Daon was still too kid to everyone, you could easily read the frustration in his eyes.
Chanyi, if you read this, give me a call and I'll cook something special for you! I'm Italian, but I can cook a pretty decent kimchi fried rice ;)

Woojin and Seohyun were the cutest, seriously! Seohyun is so pretty that she could be wearing a garbage bag and still look good in it. Woojin has the warmest smile and eyes, I just can't help smiling along whenever he's on screen. As for their performances, I think they were the most relaxed and natural on screen (maybe because their personality is similar to their characters'? I don't know). I really enjoyed their spontaneity. I even loved the fact that they didn't end up together!At the beginning I got the feeling that Namgoong had a crush on Sohee. That could easily be the case, but I liked the decision of not getting them together. It proves that they really love each other, but that a boy and a girl CAN be JUST friends. Most of the time when a guy is kind to a girl there's this expectation that they'll end up together, but that is a bit... stupid. Can't two people just be nice to each other because they care about the other person's feeling?

As for the teacher, mister Seo Haet Bit... the title of sunshine reflects his personality perfectly. He's the most soft-spoken and naive of them all and he sure is kind-hearted and cares about his students a lot. Kihyun was really suited for this role because his face is always kind and reassuring. He was kind of the "deus ex machina" character that helped everything setting in motion.

Overall, I loved how simple and clean this series was and I will definitely watch it again and recommend it to everyone I know. I found myself waiting and waiting for the next episode and now that it has ended I'm torn between wanting a second season and wanting it to end like this. A little more kissy-kissy time between Taekyung and Shinwoo would make me reaaaallly happy, as it would knowing who the he11 Lee Taesung is (!!!!!!!!), but sequels are not always the best... We'll see.

Leia Mais