I truly would do anything to watch IFYLITA again for the first time. It made me feel so many emotions with the sentimental journey it yakes the viewer to, with the music, location and atmosphere, I felt such a deep connection with the characters and the story.
Thanks to the spectacular acting skills from both Bright and Nonkul who were able to capture and portray their characters from the novel so beautifully, with their uncanny resemble to the novel, they were able to make NC scenes so perfect as well being placed just right, moving the plot forward and their chemistry is beyond what I have seen before, it feels so real and genuine, the passion and desire was so well done.
Not only that but I truly loved every single aspect of it; the cinematography, acting, chemistry, setting and plot. It's one I would recommend to anyone and everyone, you can just tell how much hard work there was for it and the passion everyone in the cast gave to make us receive such a good polished and beautiful story. And overall having read the novel I can just assure you this is a perfect adaptation that even upgrades various things making it even better.
Even if I can't assure you will feel the same love I do for it, I can tell you, objectively this is one of the best BLs in terms of production and quality, it may be confusing or slow at first but keep an open mind because everything gets explained so well, so I hope you do give it a try and help spread love to this underrated gem, as I've seen many interviews with the director and how much he wanted to do this project so please give it much love since it deserves it, and then with hope we will be able to get a second season.
In conclusion, If you are interested in period drama with angst and a slower pacing this is the 100% show for you, but if you are looking for fast and plotless show this might not be what you are looking for.