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Can We Say This is one of Best Thai BL???

I am so glad that i went into it without any expectation and loved it, bit to bit.

Even though it is a ghost story, but there is no "ghost secret", and it has solid positive and safe humor, warmth and above that great ACTING.

Usually you aspect over the top acting, loud music and typical elements of Thai elements, but this series toned down those elements and very calmly doing its job into this horror genre that actually managed to kept me hooked from first scene to last.

It has great production values, visual effects, background score, technical aspects, direction and above a writing that makes sense and solid understanding of what is happening. No confusion at all.

The series starts right into its game, introduces us to Adam's Family type family of four sweet gh*sts who is visited by their nephew Kevin, who is unknown to that fact that they are gh*st and start his journey to hunt ghost stories. Meanwhile, a family is helped by a handsome helper Pheulm, who is very low key flirting with Kevin and already having great chemistry. SO how this story will proceed and how this gonna end I am super excited.

But one things remains, that this is very few Thai Bl series, that is off to great start, and has so much potential. It is true, the things you least expect, exceeds your imagination the most.

So Ghost Host, Ghost Host, is one of a kind and I dare say at this point, but a gem already.

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Surprising find! Main leads have great chemistry!

I almost skipped this one as sporting storylines are not my usual genre. Glad I didn’t! Two episodes in and I’m loving the story, acting and the amazing chemistry between the ML and FL. The MLs are both very talented and have kept my focus. The supporting cast are all skilled actors as well. But both Park Ju Hyun and Chae Jong Hyeop have the chemistry that the MLs should have. Good casting. Lately, for me, it’s been the SLs that not only have the better chemistry but a more captivating storyline. From what I have viewed so far, this drama has got it right. I’m primarily invested in the MLs but am also interested in the supporting characters. It’s a drama that’s easy to watch and so far has ticked all the boxes! Hoping this continues. Well done all involved!

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Tired, old trope and I don't have time for that.

So, i gave this drama 2 chances. episode 1, then episode 2. I'm not interested in seeing anymore because we all know how it's going to end.

Neither of the 2 leads are likeable.

This entire show is just a case of drawing it out with pointless drama, when we all know the pushover FL is going to end up with the jerk she's had a crush on since she was a schoolgirl. This drama gives me "fake deep" vibes.

You know, its kinda try hard? Like it WANTS to be a really deep, maybe profound romance thing, thats like deep, but thats kinda hard to take seriously when the FL's been pining over a stupid highschool crush for more than 10 years. Like wth? Girl, its been a whole decade. Move on? And the ML is an asshole and I can't get behind him lmao.

it took me 10 seconds to see the second male lead and instantly realize i was going to get second-lead syndrome. the second male lead could have been an entire light post and the same thing would happen ;-; that's how hard it is to root for any of these characters.

Anyways, this entire "relationship" is just toxic, the story is going to be the most painful, excruciatingly long CHORE of a drama to finish; and I don't have time for that :) dramas should NEVER turn into a chore for me to dread watching. I'll keep my light-hearted do do sol sol la la sol tyvm. This can stay on the shelves :)

tl;dr nothing that's already been said about this (in all the other low rating reviews) is any different from what i'm sayinG. I just wrote this review anyways, because a 8.0 rating is lowkey deceptive. this drama isn;t worth anyone's time :/ Good production quality and a decent OST can't save bad writing. This is the old, tired trope of childhood friends to lovers, only executed in the nastiest way possible. Hard pass.

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Satisfying to watch and bingeworthy!

As someone who really liked the webtoon that the show was based on, I was really satisfied with the first two episodes. Although there were some cuts that I found awkward and a bit cringy, I think the show is worth watching. The casting was also PERFECT. I loved Lee Hye Ri in Reply 1988 so I guess I'm a bit biased, but casting her for Lee Dam was genius. She nailed all the scenes that made me laugh in the webtoon as well. Kang Han Na was also superb and brought a different side to her character which really surprised me (the good kind of surprise). I also liked Lee Dam's relationship with the two male leads. I haven't decided which male lead I like more yet. Anyway, if you want something light-hearted and funny. Watch it!
(Side note: Honestly, I highly recommend putting it off or saving episodes first so you can binge watch it. I'm dying to watch the next episodes now and I hate how I have to wait for more episodes.)

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I Know Where It Is Headed, Nevertheless.

I know for sure where the story is headed and its gonna make me sad and depressed.But i dont know what it is that is making me watch and yo want more of this content.

Keeping the end aside,
The Drama is very well produced and its a total eye candy.
I started watching the drama for Han Sohee ( Nabi ) and i dont know what it is but is Nabi just dumb or Indecisive or both,she is like " i know am gonna get hurt but still.Nevertheless " WTF is that.
And i dont recommend this drama for someone who is looking for something cheerful.Its the opposite of everything Happy and Cheerful.

This drama is gonna make you feel Sad,Confused,Make your heart flutter but its not gonna make you feel happy.You Have Been Warned.

But i still consider this a Masterpiece in this genre of Mature Romance.

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The guy was supposed to be so smart but not so smart to take caution on his illegal phone. Like wtf, it's too easy. I was hooked on the pilot episode and everything was doing great. Then it was ruined by nonsense plot, it's rather stupid. I'm so furious for watching it only to waste my time. Damn, if only i could take back that lost time.

I don't understand how they can write a compelling story only to make a conflict that was rather petty. It was just not convincing. Now you might think I'm nitpicking or anything but I'm not. The guy had literally planned a very sophisticated way to run his illegal activity and for some reason his downfall was his phone.

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IM A SUCKER FOR ROM-COM SO...

first of all, my friend was always bugging me to watch this but im not really fun of time travelling concept so i dont feel like watching it at first. BUT!! but!!!! once i started it, I CANT STOP. its the perfect rom com for me, the chemistry between the leads is just so chef kiss that i have to pause every once in a while bc i feel like my heart's gonna burst out of my chest lol

the fl lead was amazing??? so i dont really get those that say she's annoying?????? ? she somewhat carried the show, her acting ????? its not easy to cry every episode

but can i just say the ml is what takes it, he was wrote like what woman want for a man lol he's beautifully written idc about yall i guess im also sucker for first love and destiny??? ?? byeon woo seok the actor that YOU ARE! (im currently so obssessed with him rn, ig i just found my new fav actor)

overall, i love the whole cast! they made a great choice. maybe this drama is a breath of fresh air after queen of tears that is why korea's gp is eating it up so bad rn lol

SO OBSSESSED WITH THE OST TOO ?? crazy how an imaginary band is getting 3m listeners rn on spotify lol. i didn't know that bws was the one really singing those songs, I DIDNT KNOW HE CAN SING?????

overall, i love it, BIG TIME! it made me cry with both happiness and sadness. ig time travelling concept is not that bad? lol i love them both sm ? this is like the first time i've been so obssessed with a drama after weightlifting fairy.

those who enjoys rom-com this is highly recommended!

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This series had me at the edge of my seat since episode 1. I was waiting impatiently for mondays to watch the new episode and rewatched every episode again while waiting. It has the perfect amount of comedy, romance and thrill. I got second hand embarrassment so many times watching these 2 losers being madly in love. I was giggling and kicking my feet just to cry my eyes out in the next scene. A rollercoaster of emotions. The story is not perfect. It has some issues especially in regards to the villain and Im Sol family but I don't care to be honest its still a 10 in my eyes. One of the best I've seen.
Kim Hye Yoon ( as Im Sol ) , Byun Woo Seok ( as Ryu Sung Jae ) and Song Geon Hee ( as Tae Sung ) have found themselves a new fan. I will be paying close attention to their projects from now on.
Kudos to writer Lee Shi Eun and all the people in production. Its just perfect.
The OSTs are beautiful too

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THE BEST OF 2024....

The drama is spectacular for real that I cried so hard so many times because of sadness as well as joy.
I can't accept the fact it ended my Mondays and Tuesdays won't be joyful anymore ?
The drama is full of emotions have all sort of things that a Rom Com should have.
The Writer portrayed every single thing so amazingly.
The cast choice was also very amazing.
Woo Seok Oppa did great job as well as Hye Yoon Unnie.
I am glad all other actors rejected character of Sunjae because this character was only meant to be for Woo Seok Oppa.
I am glad it delayed 3 years atleast we got amazing cast.
The best of line of Drama will be the quote which will stay in my heart forever.
Grandma: "Although the mind forgets the memories but the heart would never, all the precious time and moments you spend is smeared in ones soul"
The drama was wholesome and my heart felt it for real.
Although I don't Rewatch the Dramas But I'll probably be rewatching this drama??.

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I thought the concept could be interesting and the first couple of episodes were OK. I soon found my interest waning as I became less and less interested in the lead characters. I just didn't feel any chemistry between them.

The chemistry between the two Parks fangirling was far more convincing than the main couple's push and pull.

Attractive stars, boring story, anytime anything interesting happens they just back off next scene.
If you are a fanboi or girl of the leads it might be worth watching but for me...

Got to episode five, got bored, skipped through six, gave up...

Already forgotten ...

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the 7 deadly sins

There's details, then there's lack of logic.

Having known that this is written by Penthouse's writer, Kim Soon Ok, I couldn't help but feel ecstatic. The trailer and preview looked intense, and there's an underlying wish for 7 Escape to be just as thrilling.

The downfall of Penthouse in my view, was the rushed progression for S2 and 3, despite the quality that S1 has offered. There was a sense of lack in preparation or simply wanting to release the seasons quickly to reduce the wait for the audience (striking while the iron is hot with ratings, which is understandable).

However, it's already announced there will be a S2 for 7 Escape, so there's high hopes to avoid this blunder.

After Ep1, this definitely has a lot of potential, and surprisingly I found it hard to gauge the primary theme of this drama (unlike Penthouse, which circulated around revenge). From the very start, Kim Soon Ok's distinctive style and intentions emerged through a rich tapestry of symbolic depictions, and this was established from the intro itself.

This exploration is far more in depth in comparison to Penthouse, with the statue of Hera, and I believe these would also serve as a catalyst for exciting theories regarding the plot progression.

In this case, we are seeing strong biblical connotations based from the title of 7 members that ultimately revolve around the naive and innocent girl - Da Mi.

The other key characters are yet to be known, and it would be very interesting to see if there would be variations regarding the representation for the 7 deadly sins, or references to stories associated with these traits that can serve the plotline. From personal observations, greed/gluttony, envy, pride and wrath have been spotted, all in connection to Da Mi herself. But it’s just a wild speculation at this stage.

As mentioned, Da Mi - who I believe will be the victim soon enough - has been roped into this cut throat world of elites. Her potential d3ath would be the basis for the entire drama, and without spoiling, could potentially have ties to the man who’s played by the prolific Uhm Ki Joon (Matthew Lee). This is the second biblical connotation, where I’ll talk more in detail. The characters associated with her will be plunged into a "Lord of the Flies" scenario where a game of survival is involved, and this also remains to be seen - how and why would they be in the same place all at once?

Matthew, according to the Bible, was a tax collector. It could suggest he’s there to “collect his dues” if you will. They are also said to be deceptive, which may be a highlight to his character. Perhaps if Matthew does have ties with Da Mi, the game would be very interesting to view from that perspective to determine his motives.

The third and final biblical connotation is in the intro, with the snake curling up a man’s arm. This is in association with Cherry Ent’s CEO (played by Yoon Jong Hoon), and also a self explanatory representative of “the enemy”/Satan.

Initially, this was meant to be a review. It turned into details that I hope provides enough reason to give it a watch. In regards to performances, the actress who played Mo Ne (Lee Yu Bi) has blown me away in particular. I have yet to dissect the connotations to using the name "Monet" for a character, but that ending segment in Episode 1 was not a coincidence. This exact scene also threw logic out of the window (without spoilers), and it's hard to overlook.

Yes, one might argue 7 Escape is a recycling of Penthouse tropes, similar OST and same high production style, but there’s potential depth that’s yet to be seen and it’s evident Kim Soon Ok has intended to take the symbolism idea much further than Penthouse had indicated, which I believe has made it unique and memorable in the first place.

A 7/10 in this early stage.

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Absences of story

This is the most nonsense series I ever seen. Where is the main ? Its been two episodes we have no idea what happening. There is some random actions going on background that might or might not converge at the end so we won't get clear story line because it is not important? All I saw is that main point of this series is that is Great Tyme gonna have sex in upcoming episodes nothing else. If thats was the story why we need all that dark action on background? Is this a rom com with off vibes. The absolute disconnect this mediocre series. Even actors themselves have no idea what this series is about. Why should I waste my time for boring series with no plot just for forced looking nc scenes? Jes Bible have no chemistry it's painful to watch their brotherly flirting sammon should have written a proper story but she's bad at writing i guess because what even is this series even , empty story just to fill up gaps between sex scenes. Anyways everyone you yapp about this being the best are either obsessed with Build or just wanna see porny nc scenes, nothing else.

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