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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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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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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A Teen-Like Thrilling & Comforting Love Story

As a verified lover of bl dramas, I can certainly say that this was worth the wait!! I loved each and every episode. This is drama is like no other!! I loved how they ended each episode with a simulation, the options and results were to die for! The cast was amazing, the plot was great, the OST was beautiful to my ears and the production was a 1000!! I won't compare this drama to any other, but it sort of gives me a Semantic Error vibes.

The chemistry between the main characters was so aamazingg it made me breathless, they displayed such a comforting love without much problems. The episodes were short and very relaxing to watch. Cute and enjoyable.

So if you're wondering if you should take the risk and watch it I say yess! By all means go for it. You won't be disappointed if this you liked this review!!

xo,
Nicki

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