Our Dating Sim (2023)

What is the synonym for Perfection ?, well it is "Our Dating Sim".

First of all thanking all the cast & crew members for bringing us such a excellent, magnificent & flawlessness drama.
Actors needs a big standing aviation for their chemistry & acting.

WOW, the Kisses are just perfection, the Acting was spot on, the story would make you believe everything happening in front of you is so real. The constant pecking on cheeks & lips, "Bum tap", the eyes, the mini games at the end of each episode, etc... just everything is a prime example for perfectly crafted quality show.

Our Dating Sim is Rare highest quality diamond and everyone should definitely watch it.

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ABSOLUTELY EPIC

The way this bl gonna be on my top list for god knows how long because jesus christ this was a literal masterpiece?! I rarely have high expectations for kbls to be honest it's been long since I've seen such sincere actions coming from a kbl sometimes felt like they just wanted to get the job done with but it's not the same case regarding this bl, the leads chemistry is insane felt like I can watch them forever without any lack of interest, the way they were having sweet little moments every now and then I can't get over it :') not to mention the plot was quite attention gaining felt like an actual crush development story definitely recommend all the way!

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This is what boyfriends chemistry really is

So many reviews of other shows talking about great chemistry but none got actual boyfriends chemistry as right as this one. The MLs bickering, playfulness, teasing, cuddling and overall behavior with each other totally scream boyfriends loud and clear, even some of the side characters comment on this.
The delivery is simply effective and convincing,

Short, lighthearted and fluffy with balanced power dynamics, no toxic shenanigans at all. No character dominates over the other or manipulates. They equally tease each other and equally need each other.

Initially Ki Tae appears to be the cold one who rejected Lee Wan and now "bullies" him in the work place but Lee Wan takes no bullshit and assertively talks back swiftly killing the Jerk x Doormat trope out of the show.
Fortunately, soon it's revealed how they both never moved on and how much both always liked and need each other. Two cinammon rolls really.

Poorly used beautiful soundtracks though, Because of You by Cheero is one of those that could make you cry.

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très beau drama vraiment mon préféré

J'ai tellement aimé ce drama il m'a vraiment aidé à aller mieux quand j'étais pas dans un moment facile. Je remercie beaucoup les personnes qui ont créer ce drama.
j'ai vraiment aimé tout de ce drama surtout les personnes comme moi passionné de dessin ce sentiront très concerné.c'est le drama que je conseille le plus, l'histoire est tellement iconic et mignonne, j'ai même pas les mots pour exprimer à quel point j'aime cette série haha?
Puis la série est très courte donc vous ne pourrez pas dire que l'histoire est longue à démarrer la fin est incroyable aussi.
j'ai rien à dire de plus sur cette série à part que vous devez absolument la regarder ^^

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Face Your Own Demon

Such a sweet and heartwarming story about two men, who actually liked each other since high school but were separated due to the lack of communication. One was afraid after the 'rejection' and chose to run away, while the other one was kinda late to realize his own feeling and lost his man for few years.

The series told us that we should never avoid our own troubles, our own feeling, because one day, sooner or later, it will haunt us back, and to have a closure (happy or sad) is better than to avoid it.

Although it seems that the communication wasn't built well at the beginning (because LW avoided to communicate) but in the end, LW was brave enough to choose the thing that was best for him at this moment (stay with SKT)

The trauma of being left behind without any explanation (being ghosted) is definitely real. I could understand SKT's feeling about it. It's indeed a very unpleasant experience.

I have watched this series for 3 times, and it always puts a smile on my face each time after re-watching it.

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Stupid(Affectionately) cute and worth every minute

The plotline is cute and we don't waste a bunch of time on miscommunication and will they/won't they. Both our men are learning to communicate better, but the drama doesn't come from crazy jealousy and being misinformed about things. The drama comes from the very human, realistic scenario of not wanting to disappoint your S/O with something and so you don't come out and tell them stuff, but eventually you have to.

Wan is baby and needs to be kept in warm hugs and blankets forever. His fear is mostly from the societal pressure of being a gay man who doesn't know how the people around him will react if they find out about his sexuality. He's the one who worries about others seeing them being affectionate, about letting people in. His fear is why he ran away in the first place, seven years ago.

On the other hand, Gi Tae is afraid of losing Wan. He presents as having his shit together, but the show does a great job of showing us how anxious he really is, all the way until his fear finally boils over. It was refreshing that Gi Tae - the character who seems in control - was the one to have a breaking point and not Wan - who seems less emotionally steady. The culminating scene was very well acted and the editing really pulled on the heart strings.

The main downside is the same as most shows. Meaning, I'm pretty sure this is not how game development works. These timelines seem unrealistic. The team size and workload also probably don't match reality. But if I ignore the logistics, I can only find fault in the fact that the music changes every episode and so there's no unifying song that we'll be stuck in my head forever.

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Definitely restarting this game!

This is one of the purest, well written and well developed Korean BL's! Particularly I`m a sucker for soft and easy-watching stories, and this is one of the best.

The plot itself is really simple, and some could say it lacks drama, but for me this is what makes it so enjoyable. Having a not complex story in 8 episodes with 15 minutes, makes it really well paced with enough plot for us to enjoy. It doesn`t fill in with unnecessary drama and characters. The story, in the end, is all focused on the main couple as it should be.

The cast is really good, the main couple have great chemistry and the supporting actors also do their job really well.

When I was rating, I almost gave the OST a neutral score because it`s not really memorable, but the gaming music that plays in the post credit scenes its just SO right, that I needed to give it a 10.

This one is a great comfort BL that I`ll certainly rewatch in the future.

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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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Simple, Sweet, Excellent

What a calming watch this little show was.
The story is entirely driven by the complex inner lives of its main characters, two utterly ordinary people in more or less entirely ordinary circumstances, which are explored with such skill and deftness it renders the need for any outside conflict to their relationship entirely obsolete. It's a character-driven drama par excellence masquerading as a simple rom-com and for that alone I'd consider it worth watching.
Add to that the fact that the story and characters are absolutely delightful and deeply endearing, the editing and themes are cohesive and perfectly underscore the plot (the little dating sim-style vignettes of their time in high school in particular are brilliant), the performances are stellar, and the music is fantastic and has been stuck in my head since I first watched the show, well you essentially end up with a must-watch show, in my opinion.
It's a realistic, low-stakes drama with boundless charm and a great appreciation and understanding for love as a transformative force in all of human existence which very much resonated with me.
"Happy endings aren't guaranteed and might not even exist in real life", it says. "But choosing love every time? That's real. That's worthwhile."
And honestly, it couldn't be more right about that.

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Красиво и реалистично

Я люблю как снимает Южная Корея. Это то, что всегда дает красоту и чистоту сюжета. Ведь основная идея не показать много страстных поцелуев и постельных сцен, а именно показать жизнь. Сама тема BL довольно не правильно воспринимается в последнее время. это нечто многогранное,но с круглыми углами. От красивых моментов влюбленности, отношения и любви, до безумного хота.
Понравилось все и снова это в любимых и на пересмотр много-много раз. Отличная актерская игра. Ли Сын Гю. Его кошачья мимика. Игра эмоций. А вспомнить как сыграл испуг и слезы - это было слишком реалистично и забеспокоилась о нем. Джонхек тоже реалистичен и очень хорош в эмоциях. а его флирт - браво.. Играли настолько реалистично, что я была с ними чувствуя все их эмоции, как будто знаю их много лет и нахожусь рядом. Сюжет, добавление этой игры в конце каждого эпизода только больше дополняли, а не перегружали. Ребята смотрелись очень гармонично и красиво друг с другом. Диалоги между ними, тоже прекрасное дополнение, а не когда: один подумал, другой додумал.
Я определенно рекомендую смотреть. Корея 23-ого года просто дает потрясающие красивые сюжеты и отличный каст актеров.

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A cute and enjoyable show with sooo much heart !!!

This has honestly become one of my top 5 fav BLs of all time..especially after my 4th rewatch ?..the story was simple yet so brilliantly executed..and don't even get me started on the actors and their chemistry ..it was out of this world and just so natural..the characters were very well written and overall it was just so refreshing and heartwarming to see such a beautiful love story and honestly Shin Ki Tae has become one of my all time fav characters ever..kudos to the actor for doing a fantastic job..this show just proves that with the right team and right cast you can tell a beautiful story in a limited time !!

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