Flores de Cerejeira Depois do Inverno (2022)

Cherry Blossoms After Winter is the story of Kang Hui's Jo Tae Sung and Ok Jin Uk’s Seo Haebom. The story is simple. We have a guy who have fallen in love with the person that he grew up. They are not the best of friends but what happened next are just scenes after scenes of really sweet moments that will surely make you fall in love with these two. There are so many things to be thankful and their chemistry is one of them. It is insane to the point that I am just smiling weirdly at my screen because that feeling of being in love with someone is just what you would feel with these two. The performances are pretty strong as well. They both had good connection to their characters that one can just really fall for their characters. They are so good together. I actually like when they are being excessively sweet to each other when they are at home. I feel that they are just being natural. I like the moments when they were at home because these are moments that seemed most natural to their characters as they are familiar to staying at home. Then, we got that super cute scene in the bed which is probably the best bed scene that I got to watch. They are so cute seeing in different sleeping position and how Tae Sung is just wanting to hug him constantly. It is so cute that my heart is just in its happiest state. I love it so much. I think the best thing about Korean BL is that they will surprise you with how mindful they are of the details. This may not be the best in terms of production and cinematography but they surely stepped up their game with the story. They avoided a lot of cliches by attacking the situation in a more realistic viewpoint which is important. The characters really moved with the story and we got to see them in different times of their lives. This is why the ending is so rewarding. It feels like a reward to everyone who supported and have watched them. It is a beautiful testament to true love and the lines that were thrown were as sweet as the cakes that they were eating. The supporting characters at pretty interesting but the focused are always on the main characters. This is a decent show with a decent storyline and a decent cast. It had sweet moments and the actors did an amazing job in breathing life to their characters. As an audience member, it is important for me to fall in love with who these characters are because I want to be invested with them and if I will not know who they are, it will be hard for me. Luckily, this is something that they were able to do really well from the very beginning until the very end. It may not be the best out there but it is worth watching and worth the wait. It knew where to put the characters and they were such big parts of the story. We also got the chance to meet them well. It is a job well done. I want more.

Leia Mais

Cute fluffy and short

April 17, 2022

Cherry Blossoms After Winter is a short K-drama BL that is easy to watch, and easy to follow. That being said, I did read and a huge fan of the manhwa so I definitely was a bit wary when this show was first announced. I think the casts fit the character, especially our two lovely main leads. Though, I wish the drama was longer because there were so many details that they missed from the manhwa. But for those who didn’t read the manhwa then you probably won't mind the shortness of this drama.

So to sum it all up, this drama is perfect for those who want a short, fluffy, easy to watch, and easy-to-understand kdrama. ALSO, HELLO THAT ONE SCENE I WAS SO SPEECHLESS 🙈 , HE IS SO HOT 🥵 I CANT-

Leia Mais

I thought for sure I'd give this a 10/10

Episodes 1-4: 10/10, obsessed, kicking my feet, loving it.

Episode 5: 7/10, uncharacteristic behavior. Was not loving the way Tae was suddenly acting.

Episode 6-8: 7.5/10, hated the mom's personality transplant, time jumps unclear, math ain't mathing.

I'm sad I didn't end up loving this as much as I did at first. The couple was SO SO stinking CUTE. I agree with the other reviews that mention too much plot and not enough episodes. The shortness of the series plut the uncharacteristic behaviors in the second half, hurt it a bit.

Still would rewatch. They're too adorable to pass up!

Leia Mais

Don’t concern yourself with the misunderstandings and prejudices of others.

The series was very enjoyable, but it felt a bit choppy at times. The series covered a lot of events that happen over a longer period of time which meant that a lot of the backstory was left out. Things seemed to move very fast at certain points of the series. I think making this into either a two-season series or adding a few more episodes would be the better option.

Jo Taesung & Seo Haebom: I found the two adorable. They seem to be quite different from one another, but they are a good match. Taesung appears colder and can be quite scary when he wants to. Haebom is a sweetheart, he is very forgiving and kind. The height difference between the actors made the couple appear even cuter. I really liked the fact that Haebom is the older one, even if only a few weeks / months. Haebom’s character growth in the series is amazing. He went from this shy kid who feels like a burden and just wants to make friends to someone who can express what he wants and what makes him happy.

I really liked the fact that the two characters respected each other’s boundaries. We can see this especially from Taesung. And the fact that he both addressed and apologized for what he did wrong, was a surprise. A good one. Something we don’t really see in many BLs. The apology doesn’t make things right, but Teasung really regretted his actions.

I enjoyed the OST and the intro and outro sequences too. The locations were beautiful, the warmer colors really suited the series nicely. But the shortness of it made things really rushed and there were a few times when the scene transitions didn’t fully make sense.

Leia Mais

Great casual BL to binge watch!!

I put off watching this one because I didn't have many positive expectations (mostly because I read the manhwa a while ago and I didn't remember enjoying it too much) but I'm glad I finally got around to it because it was actually pretty worth it!! So here's my breakdown on my thought on this series :)

Story & Production -
(Basing my rating off of the overall plot of the drama not how the manhwa nor how well it follows the manhwa) Pretty simple friends to lovers kind of story but because of the characters' circumstances and prior relationships with one another it still made for an interesting love story. The overall plot of learning to accept one another and trying to gain acceptance from those around them was a good way of keeping the drama going. Granted, they only had 8 episodes, 25 mins each to work with, so I'd say with those time constraints the story was well told.

Acting/Cast & Romance -
Not gonna lie, probably one of the reasons I rated this so high was because of the romance scenes. Very very adorable!!!! I gotta hand it to the main leads, they really convinced me of their characters' chemistry! And all the support roles, the mom, the friends, did an amazing job, it all looked so natural, I really enjoyed it.

Music -
The opening OST was nice but nothing too extraordinary. The bgm however was well placed and absolutely helped whatever scene it was being put with!

Rewatch Value -
I'd say it's pretty rewatchable simply because of the cute romance scenes hehe...

TL;DR
If you go into this series expecting too much, you'll be disappointed. But if you're looking for a quick BL with an easy to follow/relate to story and cute couple scenes, then this is a great option.

Leia Mais

Cliché yet Captivating.

I know it's a fast paced drama but I love it. It definitely one of the common love story falling for you childhood friend and guilty for the parent that took care of you and what not; but it is a nice story in my opinion for it get straight to the point.

25-30mins of drama isn't enough, yes! but the quality given by the production wasn't as great as one hopes, hence the fast-paced timeline is good. There's so many questions I wanted to know though; then again it's back to the production.

The actors do have an amazing chemistry with one another and they are so adorable ! Their acting was on point but they did not get to portray as much; which was disappointing. Overall I like the fluffiness of the story.

Leia Mais

I'm glad I watched

I didn't know what to expect from Cherry Blossoms After Winter but I liked it more than I expected. The story is quite unique in that it portrays different phases of their lives. From childhood to high school to college to marriage. This is fresh because most BLs focus on one scenario with maybe a little part at the end that shows their life a year later. With this you have the idea that they really are meant to spend their whole lives together. The actors are expressive and have good chemistry, and it was easy to watch. I did skip the bullying part in the beginning but that didn't last for long at all.

While the drama is enjoyable, I would have liked for it to have been a little longer to better portray their closeness. Nevertheless, there was just enough time to understand their closeness. The pair is very affectionate and they are both honest with their feelings all throughout so it is not as frustrating to watch as other BLs.

Leia Mais

Watch this immediately omg

I am absolutely in love with this drama!!! The actors???? The music???? The story???? Literally out of this world. I am so glad I have it a chance.

I may be a bit biased about the music because blitzers made the ost and I love them…. But it’s a great song so idc. Whatever music played throughout the episodes were honestly amazing and definitely fit the scenes.

I may or may not have fallen in love with the entire cast… they were all so charming!! Especially the girlie pops 🤤

The story is honestly what hooked me the most. After reading the synopsis I was a little put off but I decided to give it a chance anyways and I am so glad I did. Nothing really felt rushed, and nothing felt slow either. It was just the right timing for everything. The last two episodes, however, did get me a little scared because of how mama bear was reacting. I honestly thought that she had been supporting them since the beginning?? So that was a shocker for me. I’m glad things got cleared up in the end and everything went well for the couple.

It was a cute show that I will definitely be watching again!!!

Leia Mais

THE MOST LOVEABLE PAIR??

I was up-to-date with this BL and i felt obliged to come every week to watch this BL! I even watched it when I was in a totally different country or in the airport and the reason why? I found these two main characters too loveable and I really wanted to see how their relationship progressed.

This BL may seem unusual at first because, as you may have figured out, it's a bit like a relationship between a brother and his step-brother? But , I want you to not think like that anymore! Because once you watch it, you will realise that its not really like that.

Hae Bom and Taesung seem like an unlikely pair? The first few episodes seem to show that. I felt like i would drop CBAW after the first 2? episodes because it felt like the story wasn't progressing. However, I suddenly became more invested when the feelings between the two main characters became obvious!

I, now, have a few favourite scenes from this BL! Sometimes it could feel frustrating like why doesn't he notice his love?? But, the skinship and incredible acting make up for it! Some of my favourite scenes are even sad/heart breaking ones. Heart-breaking and tugging at your heart strings: these words sum it up! The OST enhances those scenes? (However, i don't really focus on music.)

Anyway, loads of my fellow BL fans have watched this too and have said how beautiful it is too! It's considered one of the best Korean BLs that have been released this year (2022). So, definitely worth a watch or even a rewatch!!

Leia Mais

Solid 8/10 if I pretend that there’s nothing weird about their relationship at all

It’s easy to see why CBAW is so popular. No time is wasted on dumb bullsh*t like messy sideplots. This is all about Haebom and Taesung, and man, I have to say, they have a really cute relationship (and height difference).

The characters have really good chemistry (which makes the show worth watching), but while their insanely cute romance develops, a tiny voice in my head can’t help but yell: But wait! They’re still adopted brothers!!

The vibe of Haebom and Taesung is closer to childhood-friends-turned-lovers rather than siblings, even though they grew up in the same household. Haebom even addresses Taesung’s mother as “ma’am” rather than “mum”.

But something about their relationship still unsettles me. Haebom and Taesung’s love story, in all its warm, sappy, goodness, would make for an even more delightful watch if not for this uncomfortable detail.

If anything, this show makes me interrogate my beliefs on relationships that I can or cannot accept. Blood relations are out of the question. Adopted siblings or stepsiblings? Hmm, probably weird if they grew up together (exactly what happened in CBAW). How about discovering a long-lost half-sibling during adulthood? It gets iffier man, I don’t know.

My full review: https://asianblreviews.wordpress.com/2022/04/27/cherry-blossoms-after-winter-2022-review-adopted-brother-bl-plot-makes-it-weird/

Leia Mais