Jazz for Two (2024)

So much to love but...

There is so much about this drama that I absolutely loved.
Cinematography, music, actual engaging plot, good acting and very good chemistry between both couples.
The cons on the other hand...
Yikes the violence and SA is never okay. It doesn't matter if it's a gay or straight relationship, you should never EVER be okay with this kind of treatment. I feel like the production team just wanted drama and 'spice' but violence, verbal harasment and SA is not it. And there could have been so many other options other than violence to show that the MLs didn't get along in the beginning. The SML's actions somewhat explained themselves by the intense internalized homophobia (somewhat implied but mostly understandable from his monologue) but you can't use the same motivation for THREE characters in a drama this short. You certainly can, but should you? The motivation of three characters is sensitive but here becomes redundant without even having a proper insight into each characters background.
I think internalized homophobia and fear are very good and sensitive subjects that should be disgussed in kbls. BUT Tae Yi's motives are written VERY lackluster and he is supposed to be the other male lead. His reaction to Seheon kissing him was way too much if you're not going to justify or explain his reaction at all. SA is not normal and I'm quite horrified over how this scene was written in here without any proper concequenses. The drama is also so short that the emotional payoff from Taeyi's realization isn't there at all.
I can't help but feel more for Jooha since we somehow got more insight into his head than Taeyi's, at least when it comes to pushing his crush away. At least Taeyi's thoughts were coherently cinematized and as a viewer I finally got to understand his character from that scene in ep 7. And then there is the trainwreck of Taeyi's reaction to the kiss immediately after and I can't help but feel very disgusted over Taeyi's reaction. This direction and the timing of these scenes aren't ideal, at all. And it feels like we are watching Jooha's and Doyoon's kiss again, but Taeyi isn't even supposed to be the cold bully.. ? His reaction isn't justified and I'm sorry that I have probably said that multiple times already but no I'm not actually sorry. His reaction was not it.
Despite everything I enjoyed the plot and found it very engaging at times but this drama still had a ton of things to improve. I'm quessing that screentime and budget plays a big role on how much and what they could do and film.
BUT there is no way that a professional director could fuck up a fake kiss that badly. That kiss scene between Jooha and Doyoon was the worst fake kiss I've ever seen. I would have preferred a thumb over the lips kinda kiss over this awful camera angle fail but I'm not blaming the actors. Doyoon's actor is an idol so I'm not very surprised if he was adviced against a real samesex onscreen kiss. That's okay, I guess. Kisses aren't everything to a romance drama. The ep 7 hug scene on the other hand was incredibly impressive and emotional. So much so that I felt very connected to the characters. Can't help but want more from the side couple.
I'm sad that the director and writing team seems to be the root of all the problems in this drama.

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For Jazz Loversss

Love it so much, as someone who is in love with jazz, I am totally happy to see a bl drama, that have jazz as The main plot. So I definitely recommend this drama If you're interested in jazz music and of course bl. If You want to watch it or if you're interested in it, I Would like to warn some of y'all. Just Keep in mind that all of the Character's personality is for the plot. Well sure, There are some "stupidity" on some of them, but you still need to keep in mind that everyone has their own personality, don't compare them to yours. That's all, Just a little bit of warning/disclaimer or whatever. Really enjoyed this series, hope we get season 2!!!

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"Unlocking Emotions: The Magnetic Power of Music"

First of all, the director did a wonderful job by selecting kpop artists who has knowledge about it, and the main leads are amazing in music as well as acting too. The guy who plays trumpet(taeyi) he is almost similar to the guy in the eighth sense, the guy with depression, idk they got inspired from it or else copied same attitude of the guy due to matching character he is playing. Our yoon se hoon stoles the show with his cuteness and acting, 2 nd couple is our bully as well as do yoon who has great & amazing chemistry in limited time frame and they did a good job too. We need more cute scenes of this couple. The surprise couple our taeyi's oppa and yoon se hoon's oppa there chemistry is too short than other 2 couples. They did not even showed how he died! Remaining and all did good job and i love how they said small details of the music they are going to play what is it! who did this work, what was his name and the name of the music etc. It is very rare to see trumpet played by main lead of the series which was quite amazing to see as well as notes are on the point, idk that much about it but it was so addictive notes too. Basically i think so it was originally inspired from eighth sense (bl) but that is different and this one too because the eighth sense is about trauma and depression alone but in this they have added jazz or music with trauma, Overall, it was a nice try and cute romance between the leads too.

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Perfect cast ? perfect start ? only if run time had little more Big ?

It's and perfectly produced well realised show with lot of efforts put to improve it's showing value.
First half like perfect start of a bl should be developing the character in slow phase including side character to create a depth to each role and emerging into the world of the main character.
Second half is like writer were forced to end in remaining three episodes so rush every aspect didn't even give explanation how things happened to main lead character change and second couple story I still don't know why they did not have proper ending to them when they developed a storyline to care on first half the suddenly good face that's it no explanation.
Show is perfect in Korean bl standards but if you consider overall i felt little shy from perfect.
"I wish one day Korea produce a show of bl by regular run time with ep 12-16 has regular drama. " At end of the show i was thinking just that because show would be perfect if run time is high or episode number is big.

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It was GOOD until it became confusing

"Jazz For Two" boasts a standout cast, featuring talented rookie actors who inject freshness into the series. However, the limited run time of only 8 episodes feels insufficient to fully explore the depth of the storyline, resulting in a rushed narrative that struggles to allow viewers ample time to absorb crucial story details.

Backstories lack depth, with some introduced too late in the series to have a significant impact. The development of the main couple's relationship feels abrupt, lacking sufficient buildup, while the supporting couple's storyline is underutilized and would benefit from more screen time or a separate project to fully explore their dynamics.

Conflict resolutions are often too quick, leaving little room for tension or emotional payoff, such as a crucial moment where Tae Yi misinterprets Se Heon's intentions.

The series could also benefit from more exploration of the relationship between classical music and jazz and further delving into the characters' motivations.

Nonetheless, the friendship between Tae Yi and Do Yoon shines, portraying a ride-or-die dynamic that adds depth, while Do Yoon's unwavering support for Se Heon highlights the strength of their bond.

Cameo appearances from "A Shoulder to Cry On" provide enjoyable fan service and a hint of nostalgia. Regarding the "proper kiss" issue in the early episodes, it's likely a creative direction from the production team rather than a reflection of the actors' abilities. The exceptional OSTs add a magical touch to the series.

Despite its shortcomings, 'Jazz For Two' remains entertaining, with the potential for a Do Yoon x Joo Ha spin-off, which would be eagerly welcomed.

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