Our Dating Sim (2023)

Office romance, second chance, cozy BL

I loved this little gem of a show. This is my ideal BL: a classic second chance meets office romance of two nerds in love with a workplace reunion and good kisses. I’ve been waiting for KBL to give us this for a long time. I enjoyed every aspect from the casting to the very simple premise to the quietly smooth execution. Sure it’s very low stakes, but that makes it high domesticity and extremely warm and gentle. This is a warm fuzzy blanket of a story. The thing it reminded me of most was To My Star.

Do we call this cozy BL? Why not? This one is going to live in my rewatch pile, I can tell already, and you know what’s best about it? Every single episode is in that pile. There’s no skipping with this one, it might be good natured and calmly sweet but it’s tight and the pacing is excellent, so that it perfectly suited KBL’s short-length tendencies. I cannot recommend this one highly enough.

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Would you like to start dating now? Yes / No.

I found the series absolutely adorable! The cinematography was beautifully done and was really well thought through. The office setting, Shin Ki Tae’s apartment and his house plants, the school, the restaurant… it really fit altogether so nicely.

The plot might seem quite simple, but it was well developed. I really liked the fact that we actually see everyone at the office working instead of the work aspect being just hinted at like in many other series. Sunny is probably my favorite character (beside the main characters). She is a woman of few words, but she notices everything and shows support silently. Boss Theo was an interesting character. He might be the boss in paper, but in reality, everyone is just bossing the poor man around. Especially Shin Ki Tae and Sunny. Jamie is a cutie too, she brings light into the office for sure.

Shin Ki Tae & Lee Wan: The two of them are so cute together! I really like how they kept up with little intimacies once the two became boyfriends. It really made it feel like the two are in love. Lee Wan can be quite awkward and tends to run away from his problems, he has an artistic and romantic soul. Shin Ki Tae seems to mostly do better in social interactions, but he also suffers from separation anxiety due to the past. And we can really feel his anxiety in some scenes. The two actors did an amazing job showing emotions, and they had great chemistry.

The little high school game inserts featuring Shin Ki Tae and Lee Wan at the end of the episodes were so sweet! I really enjoyed them, especially because they followed the premise of the dating sim game they were developing.

My only complaint is that I wish it would be longer! It went by so fast. I just want more of it.

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The Best Short Length BL of 2023

This series pulled me in immediately. The chemistry of the main leads was dynamic. The Lee's have easily reach the status of the Parks (SEMANTIC ERROR)

The Kiss scenes were amazing in comparison to most KBL series.

And both main leads were absolutely Gorgeous.
I've watched this series more times than I can say.

Even the side characters were amazing...I loved Sunny.

Very well done.

Lee Wan in my opinion had every right to run away because Shin Ki Tae reacted unfavorable to his confession of love in my opinion. I think he was just surprised but at same time he didn't seem to feel the same way. It is plausible that he didn't know how he felt until he lost Lee Wan for that 7 Years. Then all he could feel was regret. I mean he did immediately chase after Lee Wan so maybe he simply needed a moment after Lee Wan confessed, kissed and then took off.

But You could see Lee Wan was traumatized. He took a risk and he thought Ki Tae rejected him. But my heart went out to Ki Tae and his hidden anxiety in Episode 7. So well acted. I miss them already.

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Painting by numbers

Korea seem to have two formula's for a BL drama, there is the silly fluff story or the angst ridden melodrama.
This one follows the melodrama formula, everything is exaggerated until nothing really makes any sense. If you have watched a few Korean BL's before then you know the formula,
Episodes 1-4 convoluted beginning and storyline
Episode 5-6 they find love
Episode 7 the angst ridden episode with problem/break up
Episode 8 they remember how to communicate and it all ends happy.
At first I was happy with Korean BL, they added more depth to their stories, but now it's just the same old formula over and over again.
The other problem I have with them is they are rather depressing, a drama needs some up's and down's but there are more down's than up's

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Our Dating Sim: a must watched Korean BL

A story of a first love will always exist.

Time will passed by but Destiny will brought you back together. As they started as best friends in their high school life and develop mutual understand later on. Until confession of feelings come to happened but its not easy to figure out based on reactions thinking on possible rejection its better to runaway even haven't heard the reply to someone you had been confessed.

Everyone of us has a crush isn't?
It's simply an admiration of someone you really like but confessing it will take a courage coz there's only two possible answer: they accept it or they reject it.

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A Mood Lightener

The drama is fun and fluffy, a very surface level kind of intimacy. Most of the drama focuses on the couple and barely anything on themselves individually, making it hard (personally) to connect with any of the characters. Though there is a bit of conflict, the story doesn't go into it and doesn't put much thought into it. I believe a good drama or relationship should have some conflict to allow the viewer to easily get into the story and immerse themselves.

Pros:
- Couple chemistry
- quick episodes
- calming/ light atmosphere

Cons:
- very little story development (not much conflict to move the story on)
- Little view of the characters' lives
- not long enough to connect with the characters

My thoughts:
I would recommend this drama to those in the mood for no angst and a short series that requires very little thinking to watch. It contains many fluffy moments that many viewers , good for lightening up one's mood. Though it is supposed to be a rom-com, there's not much comedy, but the overall atmosphere the drama creates is very calming.

A nice concept for a kbl, though not new, it is well made. Compared to another kbl ,Semantic Error ,which has a similar concept, the immersion is just not as strong. But the showcase of the couple is definitely better in this drama. More fluffy moments together.

The drama is very short and doesn't take much of your time, if you are looking for a short and easy drama, this is definitely for you. However, it might be because of this short episodes that the story is not fully developed.

As said before, it is, personally, very hard to connect with any of the characters in the story without good conflict or showcase of their personalities.

It is a bit overrated as the "best Korean bl in 2023" but it is up there so far (personally believe that Eighth Sense is better) due to little development in the story and nothing that is special or out-of-this-world. Overall, fun, fluffy, and cute, but too simple.

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THIS WAS SO GOOD

"Our Dating Sim" is a delightful and engaging series that follows the story of two best friends, Jae and Chris, as they navigate the ups and downs of online dating. The show is expertly crafted, with witty dialogue and relatable situations that will have you laughing and cringing in equal measure.

But what truly sets "Our Dating Sim" apart is its cast of characters. Jae and Chris are perfectly imperfect protagonists, with their own unique personalities and quirks that make them feel like friends you've known for years. Supporting characters like Sarah and Ryan add depth and complexity to the story, and the show's portrayal of diverse relationships and identities is both authentic and refreshing.

One of the standout aspects of "Our Dating Sim" is its thoughtful exploration of mental health. The show tackles topics like anxiety and depression with sensitivity and nuance, and provides a realistic and hopeful portrayal of what it means to struggle and seek help.

Overall, "Our Dating Sim" is a must-watch for anyone looking for a heartwarming and hilarious series that will resonate with them long after the credits roll. With its lovable characters, sharp writing, and relatable themes, it's a show that will leave you feeling seen, heard, and eager for more.

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This is how you make a quality BL Korea

When I started this drama I had already seen about 4 other small Korean dramas that had the same formula, so I was discouraged because I didn't expect much from that formula.

This dorama was a big surprise to me because it didn't follow the formula which for me, already raised the grade as a whole.

I just loved that for the first time the two of them did the bare minimum of having a relationship problem and talked about it, amen. THAT'S HOW YOU MAKE A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP, KOREA, LEARN.

In terms of story I admit that there is nothing exciting but let me tell you that I SIMPLY LOVED the end of each episode that showed how they were literally in a game, I found it VERY creative.

About the acting I thought it was ok, not spectacular but not bad either.

If you are tired of the usual formula of Korean BLs, this one is for you. It flows so well that I could watch 40 minutes per episode and I wouldn't get bored.

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