Jun and Jun (2023)

Clueless

I am always sorry to see all the wasted effort actors put into a mediocre result. And they were not shy about it like in majority of korean bls. I wish only the story was more interesting instead of just being a string of clichés.

Starting with the most used and annoying one: childhood best friends who lost touch meet again twenty years later and pick things up where they left off. I wish that for once the childhood trope did not win.

Then there is the completely clueless man magnet, a former idol working as an intern and having three men chasing after him. On the other hand, he looks, behaves and has the understanding of a 12 year old. I don't really get why they would be all attracted to him. His innocence? He needs to be told straight what he has to know, subtlety is not within his comprehension. So the only man who is straight with him, wins! The other two men eventually console each other.

The other Jun, who wins, is a rich and smart individual but he looks off. There was something about him that did not sit right with me, he seemed shifty, manipulative, too smooth to be true. I am not saying that he is like that, he just looked like that. The casting was wrong: I could see that actor play charming and evil psychopath you cannot help but root for!

No one seemed to be bothered about boss/employee relationship. Sometimes I am having trouble accepting certain society rules being broken for the sake of fiction. On one hand, if the rules are not broken there would not be a drama. But what about if they are not mentioned at all? Should they be at least used as guidelines? Maybe in a perfect world! I am too much under the millennials' influence here. Vade retro !!!!

The worst was the music: annoying, soulless elevator music. The budget was tight I guess! The overall production was the ordinary korean web drama quality: cold and unimaginative though, for the first time I notice that the sound was better (no echo!) than it usually is.

It is a watchable webdrama. Instantly forgettable. Everything is a bit off here: pacing, writing, production, acting. If you need something short and not too heavy on brain cells, this is an adequate product. Nothing more, nothing less, just adequate!

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Cute, sexy and fluffy!!

"Why is it getting harder and harder?" Oh mo, ROFL! Its so funny!

The way Choi Jun flirted with Lee Jun the entire show got me crazy! How he look at his eyes is sooo charming.

I wish their bed scene is longer! The kissing scenes are hot af and it stops there, what a bummer!

I really love the chemistry of the couple and the visuals are crazy, esp Choi Jun! I can watch him whole day long.

It's a simple feel good BL for days you just wanna giggle and smile and laugh.

If you're looking for sth fancy, dramatic or one with plot twists, then stay away from this drama.

If you're looking for lighthearted, easy to watch, fluff BL, jump on!

I wish to see the CP again!

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I had really high expectations

After love tractor ended i had high expectations about jun & jun but it's not giving what i expected plus the audio seems to be a bit wack in some parts. But tbh I'm liking it anyways, i love the idea of a former idol learning to work in a new environment and the childhood friends to lovers trope. Me personally i want lee jun to date hyunjae more than choi jun😞 they all have great chemistry with each other but hyunjae just hits different (and he's not engaged side eye), but well... i know it's not going to happen.
I'm so happy i get to see my children again this week (seungho and sejin) ♡
I hope choi jun can explain the whole fiancee situation next episode so we can finally see a proper confession lmao cuz asking him out after saying he's engaged was not the move

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It was good . Let me explain

The visuals were on point . Nearly got a heart attack from the visuals . There was some humour especially when the main guy (Choi Jun) gets jealous . The story or plot is nothing to complicated . Friends who were reunited after a while ,one as an intern and the other as the director , side characters chasing after Jun(Lee Jun) especially Simeon was interesting . Trying to flirt always 😂. Overall it’s a laid back ,cute drama ,nothing too intense or complicated. No parents stopping anything or friends trying to tear them apart . Not bad . Watched everything at a sitting . You should watch it .

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Très mignon

J'ai adoré le couple principal, mais l'histoire part un peu dans tous les sens avec tous les personnages et mériterait de se poser un peu plus sur le couple principal. Cela va vite, un peu trop même. Les acteurs sont bons, les personnages sympas même s'ils auraient mérité d'être plus développés. Mais ça se regarde très rapidement, et avec énormément de plaisir. Je ne demande finalement pas grand-chose de plus.
PS : la musique est, comme souvent avec les dramas coréens, parfaite.
PS2 : clin d’œil au BL thaïlandais avec l'apparition surprise de TutorYim

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Putting candles on a birthday cake you haven't baked yet

Honestly I do not know how to rate this drama because it wasn't bad but it wasn't good ?
The story is pretty simple, two best friends who meet again once they're adults. It could have been so good and instead it's like they left the essence of a great trope in the bottom of an ocean of despair. I thought people were supposed to have a personality, but god was I wrong. From the plot to the leads to the relationship, everything is just...shallow.
It's like watching TV after a tiring day and you end up on a program that numbs your brain so much you find no motivation to change channels. I didn't hate it ok ? I was really curious to know if they'll ever get deep at one point and i'm not against hurting myself every now and then.
And then.. The last 20 seconds of the last episode happened.
The leads making out on the bed yet fully dressed and then....then... One of them gets a condom and squeezes it in his hand. Why man ? WHY ? You're both fully clothed what are you going to do ? Use your mind to get both of you naked ??
It's like trying to put candles on a birthday cake you haven't baked yet. It makes no sense at all.
This entire drama makes no sense at all.

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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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