Jun e Jun (2023)

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i really liked it when it first started airing, and as a few episodes came out. but as the series went on, i found myself liking it less and less. i still love it a lot, i enjoyed it very much and was entertained by it. but there were a few things that makes me not like it as much as i thought i was going to. the pacing was not good at all. there was no clear indicator on the speed of time throughout this series. things were either happening too fast, or too slow and there were mant scenes that i felt were unnecessary or they were just being dragged out. i liked the concept of the plot, but the one thing i don’t like about it, is how simeon and hyunjae were barely shown getting together— as the trailer made us believe was going to be more of a major part of the plot. the overall pacing was off, and as i mentioned there were a bit unnecessary scenes, but other than that, i really liked it. junmo and hyunwoo have great chemistry, so i hope they will be a pair in a future series. junmo and chanhyun had great chemistry too.

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It was good until...

The drama start with a good start, unfortunately they can't keep it up untill the end.

Quite like the story development at first, everything run quite smoothly without much can be criticism. Unfortunately in the last episode, they kinda jump the plot until make me confuse & shout: "Hah!? How that's happen again..." I think we have missing scene that not included into the final wrap...

The story around 2 long separated friend that meet again in their adult age. The meeting evoke their pent up feeling & the closeness make the feeling bloom into something else.

I like how the story progress with Choi Jun (CJ) try to get closer with Lee Jun (LJ), with all of CJ's expression that we can see on his face. But at the same time, I got blank page from LJ. LJ sudden change in feeling toward CJ make me wonder how & when that happen....

Overall this only another drama that passed by in my days...

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A Missed Opportunity in Character Development

I approached this series with a lowered expectation, only to find that it did little to change my initial outlook. At its core, this BL series revolves around a character so unlikable that you'll find yourself hoping the other main character seeks love elsewhere.

The storyline introduces us to Lee Jun, a failed idol who lands an internship in a company where the general manager, Choi Jun, turns out to be his childhood friend. Their reunion sparks feelings from their shared past. However, for a series to succeed, it needs likable characters that viewers can root for. Unfortunately, Lee Jun falls short of fulfilling this role. His character lacks depth and charisma, yet three men are inexplicably smitten with him.

First, we have Choi Jun, Lee Jun's childhood friend who secretly harbors feelings for him since their youth. Their past connection isn't sufficiently explored, leaving viewers questioning the basis of Choi Jun's enduring affection. Moreover, Choi Jun's two-year silence after returning to South Korea post his studies in US hardly aligns with someone deeply in love. He does not even attempt to contact Lee Jun until coincidentally he is hired as an intern in his office.
Second, there's Song Hyun Jae, Lee Jun's former idol manager who recommends him for an internship at Choi Jun's company. While Song Hyun Jae genuinely cares for Lee Jun, the latter’s character mainly involves whining and emotional turmoil.
Lastly, Simeon, a famous model who also admires Lee Jun, adds another layer to the complex web of feelings. His flirtations with Lee Jun go unnoticed, and intriguingly, a more palpable chemistry emerges between Simeon and Song Hyun Jae.

The series missed an opportunity to create a more engaging character in Lee Jun. Instead of a self-deprecating and whiny persona, Lee Jun could have been portrayed as a newcomer navigating office life, garnering attention and affection from past and present colleagues. His timidness could have been balanced with decisiveness, enriching his character beyond mere vulnerability.

In conclusion, the series falls short of its potential due to the underdeveloped character of Lee Jun. While the concept of office-based romance holds promise, there are better BL series in this genre worth exploring. This one, unfortunately, can be safely skipped in favor of more engaging alternatives.

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Geeeez. Korean BL dramas are really my favorites.

The chemistry between the two leads is just insanely good!

The story is nothing special in itself, but I enjoyed every episode simply because the two harmonize so well with each other. It's funny, it's hot, it's entertaining.

The only weakness, in my eyes, is the sometimes indiscriminate flashbacks. But there are not many of them. I would have liked some scenes a little longer. It was strangely cut. Sometimes I wasn't quite sure if this was just the next scene in the present, or a flashback. So in this area they could have worked it out and explained it even better. I wouldn't have needed the side story for Simeon and Hyun Jae either, but there are only a few short scenes of the two, so you shouldn't be put off by that.

I think the music is good again. The lyrics are definitely appropriate.

Oh, and the child actors are soooo adorable! They, as well as the support roles, did a good job.

The pace at which the story developed, was nice. I'm a huge fan of fast-paced romances anyway and don't seem to have too high demands (compared to other viewers), as long as I feel well entertained while watching, which is why I still give the series 9.5 stars, even if the criticism is understandable by some viewers. (For those who are unclear which of the children plays which role; just pay attention to who in the first flashback calls who. In the last episode there is also a hint if you pay attention.:D)

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Otra mas lista!

Acaba de terminar esta serie, parece que fue ayer que la inicie y ya la acabe, se paso rápido y no me di cuenta, eso siempre es buena señal en una serie, porque aunque solo veía un ep semanal me mantenía con ella en la cabeza, es una serie sencilla, pero extremadamente adorable y te engancha, esta serie es una que puedes tirarte de maratón y no te darías cuenta de cuando acabe y buscarías mas.

La historia de estos dos personajes te lleva en un sube y baja de emociones en donde siempre terminas con una sonrisa en la cara, por una cosa u otra.

esta serie sin duda se quedara conmigo una temporada, y no me sorprendería si un día la vuelvo a ver, como casi siempre digo en mis reseñas de BL coreanos, corea hace estos BL para que sean mi zona de confort, son serie sencillas, que no te atormentan y que son disfrutabas para quedarte viéndolas siempre. Sin duda estas serie podría volver a verla, digo podría porque no soy de repartir series, aunque si veré escenas... porque la química de los personajes principales es muy buena, aunque me quede con ganas de mas por parte de la pareja secundaria, que en mi opinión su relación no tuvo casi desarrollo y apenas los vimos interactuar... pero se nota la chispa...

Recomiendo verla? si, es sencilla pero atacante y es algo para no pensar demasiado, disfrutable y reconfortante.

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Not Good, Not Bad

When I say not good, not bad... I think that says it all

Want to kill some time or... like me, I at least attempt to watch every bl I can find. There were more in 2023 that I couldn't finish than in previous years because they were so terrible. I'm not sure why, maybe because as more bl series are created, there are bound to be both good and bad.

Anyway back to this series. Everything was just ok. I think the acting was just ok, not great, same for the storyline.

There was no real plot, no danger, no real romance, no sex (darn it...lol).

Mediocre! The best way to describe it. No rewatch value. Best news.. it's short. You can binge watch it.

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Could have been better

This pacing of this show was so weird/wild and all over the place especially in regards to the timelines. With a better script, better pacing and longer run time, this would have been one of the best KBLs because the chemistry of our leads was just 🔥. The leads with the 2 SMLs and the 3 female characters acting was really good. Some of the side characters or extras were over acting but over all pretty decent acting. The actor that played the director was such a whole damn mood. He was the shining star of this drama hands down. He’s facial expressions were incredible and they were giving hunnnyyyy.
I don’t think I will necessarily rewatch this but I do recommend if you are looking for something fast/easy with good chemistry.

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Que coisa desorganizada…

Sempre vi muitas pessoas falando e recomendando esse bl. Honestamente nos edits de 15 segundos dos protagonistas que você assiste nos reels do insta você se animava muito para assistir. Mas o bl em si foi uma grande decepção.

Tive a impressão que os autores e roteiristas quiseram juntar uns 5 plots diferentes em uma história só, o que acabou fazendo com que nenhum âmbito do bl fosse bem desenvolvido. O passado como idol do personagem principal é medíocre, o personagem do modelo é vomitado na trama, todo o desenvolvimento do manager é raso e desinteressante, o Jun empresário tem a profundidade de uma piscina infantil… Talvez a principal palavra que defina o bl: desinteressante. A cada segundo informações eram jogadas e mal explicadas pro telespectador, juntando inúmeros plots sem desenvolvimento nenhum. Uma verdadeira bagunça.

O nosso casal principal de Jun’s foi o mais decepcionante pra mim. A química deles é igual a de uma porta. Depois de assistir você percebe que apenas se anima com as cenas de 15 segundos do Instagram, porque os dois atores são bonitos, já que a relação dos dois no drama é praticamente inexistente. O relacionamento deles começou quando eles eram crianças? Claro, mas os autores esperavam que o desenvolvimento deles como um casal fosse baseado em uma ou outra cena de duas crianças de 10 anos em um parquinho? Me poupem. O relacionamento deles não tem trama, não tem química, não tem NENHUMA profundidade.

O único ponto positivo é que você consegue assistir tudo em uma tarde e já riscar da sua lista.

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The potential was huge

I started watching whilst it was ongoing like on ep 4 and loved it.
It started with a fresh feel, cinematography on point and it was very cute.
Yes it had tropes but a lot felt new or not explored in kbl before, more open awareness of attraction and the scent thing. I'd of loved if there was more exploration of that, i mean their jobs involved scents it was perfect.
Chemistry was on fire, i couldn't get enough.
The idol backstory/sideplot was interesting, I'd of even liked seeing more so it weighed more.
To be honest several things i thought could've been better or explored more would warrant a longer series, there felt like very little time to take in what there was already.
Three guys were implied to like the main but i wasn't sure how real it was or if it was just to take up time and give tension.
In the end it felt kinda rushed, i wanted people to find out they were together but no. Side couple didn't become a couple either.
I was left feeling like the quality or maybe the right word is potential i was feeling at the beginning phased out into the usual kbl. Bit disappointing storywise.
Not as ground-breaking as i wanted but still better then some of the past kbl mini dramas.
Still loved the main couple, just wanted more.

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BEAUTIFULLY MADE CLICHE'

I would recommend this BL if you are tired of the heavy dramas you've been watching like, crime set up BL or drama BL or even a non BL dramas. You cannot expect too much on this drama but it really gives a good vibes and leaves you smiling after watching it.
To be honest, I kinda find it too short, coz this couple is so soothing in the eyes that I think I want to see more of 'em, I can't believe I watched all the episodes already. The only thing that is special in this drama is the moments of the couple, like damn, I love them ! I am obsessed ! but the plot , the story, the jealousy part, all common and predictable but I like it coz the story is easy to understand
About the aside couple, I kinda got confused on their role there but in the later part, it all explained so it is satisfactory.
I would rewatch this many times in my life, I wish to see this babys of mine from now on--more !

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