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Good Ol’ Review: Won Tae Min and Do Woo Power the Stunningly Profound “The Time of Fever”

I had one last opportunity to watch a Korean BL drama last month and I am so glad I chose The Time of Fever to be that one. Stunning in almost every way, this feature film/series features one of the most breathtaking depictions of the tumultuous years of adolescence. Won Tae Min and Do Woo are absolutely captivating in the lead roles as they propel an emotionally affecting screenplay and beautiful direction into what is ultimately a resonant experience.

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Hindsight Review: Technical Achievement, Great Cast Help Carry GMA Network’s Ambitious, Flawed “Pulang Araw”
Good Ol’ Review: Netflix’s “The Parades” a Poignant, Thought-Provoking Experience

Michihito Fujii’s film The Parades (パレード) is a beautifully poignant and warm exploration of love, loss and human connection. Released on Netflix earlier this year, The Parades features a wonderful cast and emotionally affecting stories. Though the confines of a feature film running a little over two hours holds the narrative back from delving deeper, The Parades nonetheless offers a thought-provoking and resonant experience.

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Good Ol’ Review: “To My Star 2” Offers a Deeper Dive into Love and Relationships

Season twos of series can always be hit or miss. Sometimes, a second season can surpass the first. Most of the time, you can come out of the second season wishing they had just left it with the first. For the second season of To My Star (나의 별에게2 : 우리의 못다 한 이야기), it is the former. Season two unexpectedly adds detail and depth to the already strong first season. Powered by even more captivating performances from its lead actors Son Woo Hyun and Kim Kang Min as well as a bigger supporting cast and an expanded world, To My Star 2 easily makes for another emotional and engaging viewing experience.

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Good Ol’ Review: Excellent Cast Elevates Exhilarating and Thought-Provoking Season 2 of “Hellbound”
Good Ol’ Review: A Captivating Nam Yoon Su Leads Resonant, Meaningful “Love in the Big City”

Love in the Big City (대도시의 사랑법) is a groundbreaking and thoroughly engrossing series that delves into the complex journey of Go Yeong, a gay man navigating societal expectations, family pressures and the search for true love. Based on the novel of the same name by Sang Young Park, who also writes this eight episode adaptation, the series takes great care in presenting an engaging, relatable and enlightening portrait of a young man who is both unique and familiar at the same time. And it ultimately leaves a lasting impression, both on the viewer and hopefully on Korean entertainment media as well.

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Good Ol’ Review: Season 2 of “Pachinko” Delivers Another Incredible Television Experience
Good Ol’ Review: Good Cast and Fun Angst Help Carry “Star Struck”

Star Struck (스타스트럭) is an interesting and multi-faceted Korean BL drama that is, of course, held back by its format. Another story that may be better suited for a film-length feature rather than eight episodes of roughly 20 minutes each. Solid performances and good chemistry from its lead stars can only do so much to help carry the series’ stop and start narrative flow. But a good helping of complex angst still make it a worthy watch.

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Good Ol’ Review: “Tinted With You” Makes the Most of Its Short Time With an Engaging Story
Good Ol’ Review: Strong Cast, Depth and Sincerity Make “A Breeze of Love” a Thoroughly Satisfying Experience
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