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Where Your Eyes Linger (Korean Series)

Having seen quite a few Thai BL series that are pretty lengthy to watch, this Korean BL series was a very welcome change. Just 8 episodes of about 10-11 minutes each, the series strictly focusses on the main story without other tangential stories that don't really add much main idea. This has been my one complain with BL series that I have reviewed on my blog and thankfully this series does not have this issue at all.

Focus of the story is two 18-year old best friends Han Tae Joo and Gang Gook. Han Tae Joo is the sole heir of their family run business, so his parents keep him under strict surveillance. Gang Gook is not only his closest confidant but also his bodyguard. He is something of a tough guy, with a powerful physique and a no-nonsense attitude. The family tries to keep Han Tae Joo's lineage a secret for safety purposes. Although Han Tae Joo has dated a few girls, Gang Gook has not and when finally one girl shows interest in him, Han Tae Joo pushes him to go it. But very soon Han Tae Joo realizes that his feelings for Gang Gook are not just for friendship. He is jealous to see Gang Gook with a girl and his long suppressed emotions take the better off him and in a fight he tries to kiss Gang Gook who hides his feelings. When the family finds this out, they beat up Gang Gook, fire him from his job and force Han Tae Joo to go to England for studies. The two boys meet three years later, back in their town, hoping to restart where they left off.

First thing that you realize after watching the show is what an amazing chemistry the two boys share. They both are in almost every scene and they light up the screen. Its hard to say who is better because both of them do full justice to what's asked of them. Secondly, the production quality of this series is very high. Sharp locations, wonderful acting and great direction. It's obvious that the two men probably have feelings for each other as more than friends but neither is willing to make the first movie. There are few scenes like, when Han Tae Joo touches someone else's ears or when Gang Gook takes the girl for a date which showcase their emotional connect with one another. The boys and character graphs by the script is just wonderful. The girl and her mother who runs a restaurant add to some comical moments in the series. But ultimately it's the magic of the 2 boys, every moment they share, the bed they share, their fighting, cooking, walking, talking; its all really really good. Needless to say that both of them are extremely beautiful and handsome too. As much as I wish the series was longer, but I think this was perfect. The duration was used cohesively to showcase a very tight love story from beginning to end. My only problem is with the sudden ending three years later that leaves many questions unanswered like what happened in last three years? Why did they not try to meet? How come Han Tae Joo suddenly was able to come back? etc.

Despite that , I will strongly recommend this heart warming teenage Korean boys love story.It leaves you with a warm fuzzy feeling which I dont think anyone would be opposed to. (8/10)

Comments

Edward said…
Probably my favorite BL series this year. I hope South Korea starts to produce more openly gay dramas. The quality is notably higher than Thai BL.
Golu said…
Both production and story quakity is better. AFAIK, this is the only korean BL seris so far
Please someone explain to me what happens in the last épisode, I am not sure I got it.
A very good watch, but it's so short it difficult to get fond of the characters. An edited version with all episodes in a row would make this a nice 1 hour movie.
Perfect during the week when you have little time, no one can be disappointed.
Golu said…
as per my understanding , they split and go their own ways but after 3 years, in some part of the world, they meet again. The idea is maybe now they will be able to be together

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