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The Eighth Sense is probably the best bl series I've seen so far. How Jihyun and Jaewon won me over, how the directors were able to get us into story doesn't happen much these days. The story, the dialogues, the lights, the music, the cinematography, everything was perfectly portrayed. The series has both happy and cute moments and of course bad and sad moments, but that's what I love about the series. I hope we will see a sequel, because both the main actors Ji-sub and Juntaek, the directors, but the whole team of people around the series deserve it! We need more Jaewon and Jihyun as couple!!

One of the bestest bl ever!! Deserves more success and recognition. Just go and watch it rn guys! You'll thank me later. The actors nailed it!! Their chemistry>>>>>>>>>> I am so down for them. A Great story, with breathtaking cinematography and the music guys, so beautiful perfect!! My words won't ever do justice to how beautiful this series was. I sincerely thank the director and writer for bringing this beautiful masterpiece to us. In short this bl is so precious to me aka this series is engraved in my heart!! You won't ever regret watching it. Looking forward to see more projects from them.

Words can't explain how beautiful this drama was. The storyline, the characters, the settings- everything. Everything about this drama will forever be comfort for me. The kind of romance that makes you yearn but also admire has been presented; both characters forever have my heart. I would watch this again a hundred times and it'll still make me feel touched. Particularly Jaewon's words in ep.9 I will never forget. Him saying everything will be okay whilst having struggles of his own :( thanks to this drama for keeping reality but still showing us something beautiful. Season 2... although s1 felt complete, I just want an excuse to see my favourite boys on screen again<3.

One of the best corean BLs made till the moment. With an amazing work and love behind. Not scare to talk about controversial topics. Uses lights an escenography in one of the best ways I never seen, when only eyes and lights are used and you feel everything wothout words you know is a masterpice.

Also sau, that It is addictive since episode one, only to be getting better and better. Not for semsitive people. This is definetly not a comedy but more a painful true and amazong drama.

Thanks for the hard work and delivering such greate and long bl. And for giving us 2 characters that I would necer forget.

Such incredible story that speaks to many young adults going through so many things at their college years and still trying to overcome their problems on their own. The characters are really perfect to portrait how going to therapy, taking proper madication and having people who loves you having your back are the way to fight depression.

It's a really important project since south korea are so closed when it comes to discussions about mental health and lgbtq+ representation but the producers managed to open this discussion in this project in such delicate way that I had many tears even when I listened to the songs being played during the episodes.

The indie vibe, amazing performances, all right messages and a beautiful love story. The casting director should get a raise for finding this ideal match - Im Ji Sub and Oh Jun Taek. The series addresses all the issues - dealing with trauma, understanding who you are and what it is really important in your life. And those visuals, you are kidding me.. Those faces. All this at the back of beautiful sea shore, surfing. Amazing moment of cinema and a really breakthrough in Korean BL drama. Special thanks for the OST - truly wonderful. Wetter, Unalaska, Conan Gray, Floris ans others - a pure delight to listen to. Also - 30-40 min per episode is finally what we were expecting for, a big change from 15 min BL. Thank you for creating a very satisfying watch.

This is my all-time favorite BL in many ways (pretty much all). I think the thing that got the most out of the story is that it was all so natural and realistic that I, as a young gay man, could see myself there in both of them. From the looks, to the little touches, the first kiss coming out of nowhere, pretending it never happened lol, the courage to assume you're looking for a man and all the fear of coming out but at the same time not fearing anymore because love is more important, it's all very relatable in the story. As for the characters, they were very well built, Jihyun and Jaewon are so charismatic and adorable that already in the first episode I was in love with them and wishing them the best, I want to congratulate Jinsub and Juntaek for being able to bring these characters to life in the best way and make this love story even better. I must also congratulate everyone else involved as, as for BLs, probably the choice of soundtrack, cinematography, direction, dialogues, are all my favorites!! I have several scenes that I could spend the day talking about, but my favorite: Jihyun and Jaewon hugging in EP5, the scene was so sensitive, with the acting and directing, along with the perfect choice of instrumental that I couldn't hold back the tears. 10/10 DRAMA!!!

I don't remember the last time I wrote a review on imdb, if ever, but I loved this series so much that I wanted to leave some praise for it. When I first saw the trailer, I thought the cinematography looked beautiful and I liked that there was surfing involved, but I also expected a certain degree of... reservedness (is that a word? Maybe just "reservation"?) that seems common in kdramas. Which I realize is a cultural difference, so I'm not criticizing, but I loved The Eighth Sense for how visceral it is. There are tight closeups to let us see every flicker of a characters eyes, there's handheld camera work so we feel like we're walking the streets of Seoul beside them, there are awkward silences, there's sexual tension so thick it makes the audience a little nervous and fluttery. The characters feel fully-inhabited, and the music!! So many really fantastic uses of music, most of which I hadn't heard before.

Overall, I think this is an incredible series, and highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in romance and/or coming of age stories.

You know those places where u go when u wanna hide or be at peace this drama is exactly like that it made me find shelter and calmed my soul i have never been soo relatable with any dramas and the way it addressed all the issues .. May all the ppl who worked hard in front of cam and offcam Am wishing u all the best for the wonderful work .. The cinematography and the beautiful story telling it felt like living through the story .. Thank you so muchhh To everyone who worked hard .. Am not so good at words so am sorry if this doesn't address anyones hardwork but I hope my message finds you all well 💜

It's not a perfect series, but they really tried. What I didn't like it was the sequence sometimes felt really off, but the rest was by far way better that most BL series out there. Both main characters were well portrayed. The chemistry was there, the longing, the desire, the doubt, the urge to be together, the sadness, and so on, you can clearly feel that because both actors really did their job and gave what they have.

Lim Ji-Sub surprised me the most; what a beautiful gem they got while casting him. The "micro" expressions you can see thanks to the careful angles they director decided to film him, that's from another world. The way that man can change his sad and empty expression by just a tiny hint of a smile, it's definitely not something lot of actors out there can pull off. I hope we can see him in more projects in the future.

Oh Jun Taek. Another great discover. If I'm not mistaken, his first role and he was castead out the streets. Regardless, he delivered and showed that you don't really need that much experience to give such a warm, beautiful and natural performance, which it's not that common in the BL industry, where most actors seems to be waiting constantly to say their lines in the most lame way and go home.

Should all BL's stories be like "The Eighth Sense"? Definitely, no.

But I hope, in terms of production, quality and performance, other productions could improve and deliver better series since the BL industry is growing more and more.

After finishing the series, you can clearly see that the production didn't "just wanted to ride the BL train trend"; they actually wanted to tell a story. Took care of details, and make the most out of their cast and resources.

Let's stay tuned for what other projects the actors & directors have for us in the future.

One of the best dramas I've watched to date. The plot, cinematography, direction, acting(of ALL cast memebers) were all amazing. The series was pure art start to finish. Especially loved the way they used colours to express emotions and how the relationship of the characters progressed, the colour palette along with the camer work was stunning. I am so glad that it did not follow K-BLs in having very short episodes, I don't think we would've been able to connect with the characters as much as we did if we weren't taken along for the journey as the relationship naturally developed. I also appreciate how this series wasn't marketed as a "BL" series but as a romance/melodrama. The way it talks about mental health and trauma was so realistic and hit close to home, I think this was one of the first queer media I've seen where the main character attended therapy. I'm going to be carrying this series in my heart for a long time to come(even forever if I'm being honest).

Shout out to Juntaek, i was very surprised to learn that he was street casted and this was his first acting job- you really can't tell with how amazing of a job he did. I don't even have to mention Jisub and his phenomenal acting, the boy's eyes can speak more than his words, and what a hypnotising eyes they were!

I really don't want this to be the last i hear of the Eighth sense i want more of it- preferably a second season with even longer and more episodes!

This drama from the very opening scene to the last episode is so incredibly well crafted. It honestly left me speechless the first few episodes. Everything from the acting, the script writing, to the cinematography is sublime. The portrayal of such raw emotions and the ability to bring light to very relevant but touchy topics like trauma and the response to said trauma is also very well done! It is the type of dramas that will have you re-discover messages and something new every time you re-watch it. This drama, needless to say is a gem and worth the watch. Kudos to the directors, actors and everyone involved in the creation of the drama for birthing such a beautiful work of cinema.

There's something about this show that's really artistic and emotional. I'm a big fan of using silence (no bgm) and this show does it well. The choice of camera angles and music was also good.

The talk on mental health & giving people space + trying to understand them instead of dismissing them was really well done. I think people with depression will really relate, as well as find the other characters mature and good friends.

The chemistry between the actors was brilliant from the first episode. There was tension and curiousity from the get-go that naturally bloomed into love and desire. Some amazing kiss scenes too.

If you could judge a show by how well the female characters are written, this show gets an A+. Absolutely loved them.

Every bl industry out there gonna have to try real hard to topple the crown of the eighth sense for best bl of the fkn century cos they're taking it. I wanted ended short and sweet but imdb isn't letting me so let's get it. I thoroughly and went I say thoroughly I truly and completely enjoyed this show. It's just for my liking. It's made for my liking. The actors are acting just the way i like it to be. Oh jun taek my guy is doing so much for his first acting gig like he truly amazing do not even get me started on lim ji sub he ate up his role like jae won is my fav character. Ok limit reached. Lastly thanks to the amazing writers and directors for giving us this show, it was truly worth it and made me the happiest on Wednesday I'm gonna miss it so so much. That season 2 better be in the works cos I miss my boys and I need it see more of them.

I just wanted to say that this is now one of my favorite series of all time. It's amazing. After watching the first 2 episodes I was hooked. I knew that this drama is going to be something different, one of the best. It's all I love with a movie/series. The cinematography is beautiful. The eighth sense makes you feel the way the characters are feeling. When they're hurt, you can really feel the pain. And when they smile, you get butterflies in your stomach. And the characters are portrayed in a really beautiful way. The character development is just perfect.

I can relate to both of the main characters, Jaewon and Jihyun. And that's a really important part in series. To be able to relate to a character. I love how they show mental health issues in a realistic way.

And I love how realistic the eighth sense feels. I love more quiet movies and series. Every scene doesn't need background music. The actors makes us feel the way they do through their eyes, words and just amazing acting. I have literally rewatched almost every episode every single week since the first episode got released. Because it was impossible to wait 7 long days for new episodes. (Felt like a month) I just needed more more and more.

The last 2 episodes were perfect. I started bawling. I haven't cried that much watching a series for a long time.

I wish I could watch it all for the first time again.

I'm hoping for a season 2!

Thank you Inu Baek, Werner du Plessis, Oh JunTaek and Lim JiSub for this experience! Love every part of it.

Well done you all That was brilliant direction .... Beautifully done Thank you for staging this master piece that we won't be getting again in the future this is truly amazing You made our hearts flutter The main leads are soooo good that we can't describe in my own words Jaewonnaa jihyunaaa we will love you and support you forever till the end All the best for the future.

This is something new for Korean BL The series is so unique and beautifully presented Imm still struck with the eigth sense and I don't want to come out If you ask me what is aesthetic romance I'd say this The eighth sense.

This show changed my life. It was genuinely such an enjoyable show and I was so upset when it ended. It was not lacking in any department, literally. The cinematography, the plot, the acting, the soundtrack, etc! Such a masterpiece I have to recommend it to everyone! Also great if you're a first time BL viewer! The trailer did not lead us on and it was just as good as promised.

A good show has to make you feel things. Happiness, anger, sadness, etc. This did that perfectly. You could feel the emotions along with the characters and it felt really authentic. The chemistry between actors and the acting itself was impeccable.

Anyway, not to get too carried away, PLEASE WATCH THIS SHOW! IT IS SO WORTH IT!!

Everything about this series is pure perfection. That kind will remain in our minds forever. The plot, cinematography, acting, soundtrack... simply superb!! What an incredible journey it was to follow this story! Each week I felt more involved with the characters' feelings and I was shocked at how easy it was to understand each one: their fears, their traumas, their demons... and at the end I felt my heart full of happiness and joy. Congratulations to the creators / directors, cast and crew and a special shout-out to Lim Jisub and Oh Juntaek. Waiting for another season, I'd love to follow this new journey of Jaewon and Jihyun.

I can't even begin to explain the love i have for this drama, i've rewatched every episode a bunch of times already because i just can't get enough. The main characters were so well-defined and interesting and i loved how they weren't only limited to being queer, i especially loved Jaewon's character since i could relate to his struggles and Lim Jisub portrayed his character perfectly. I also love how Jihyun isn't the typical soft innocent guy who can't stand up for himself, being an introvert doesn't mean you can't speak up. Overall it's a great time with angst and love and healing and would definitely recommend it to everyone. Fingers crossed for season 2🤞🏻

There's power in telling a human story, especially one that explores an innate need for freedom.

The Eighth Sense searches for this freedom by offering viewers a profoundly symbolic, emotional and heart-fluttering story about two boys facing separate fears while falling in love.

How it's told encompasses more than the society it takes place in. It speaks to an entire global community of viewers who feel trapped in their own circumstances and heads, no matter where they live.

And that's power.

The Eighth Sense is told aggressively, using abrupt editing that feels as raw as its characters and filled with colors that speak to the moments it captures. It explores trauma and depression, but the beautiful thing about The Eighth Sense is that you don't have to have a traumatic past to understand it.

You simply need to feel.

This drama opens up a need to communicate. It opens up discussions about depression, trauma, grief, and asking for help in a world that often makes seeking help feel like a weakness.

All while falling in love.

While The Eighth Sense is a queer love story, it doesn't box itself into a label. The love story it tells is as much about breaking out of the box the world keeps itself in as the rest of the story. Because, in the end, love should never be placed inside a box. Who we are and who we love shouldn't be restricted. Who we feel safe with shouldn't be barred from us. People aren't meant to be bound by the world's expectations of us. There are infinite possibilities beyond those restraints.

And that's the beauty of The Eighth Sense. It's a liberating series that breaks free of restraint. It confronts itself and then frees itself.

The greatest treasure The Eighth Sense offers is in its ambiguity. The symbolism is as nuanced as its characters, and no one will find the same truth in it. It's as colorfully meaningful as its color palette and emotionally deep as its viewers' personal experiences. How you understand it comes from within. The color palette, in particular, is a personal favorite. Whether the series intended it or not, the colorful filters (and infinity symbol) are as inclusive to its neuro diverse audience as it is to the emotional diversity of its characters and viewers, while also a beautiful nod at pride.

The acting is phenomenal, the cinematography and editing are emotional and raw, and the music buoys rather than overwhelms its plot. It leaves viewers satisfied.

For a raw, human story that forges its own coming-of-age path, check out The Eighth Sense now. I highly recommend it.

You don't watch this series, you live it.

-overly-dramatic review blog.

I'm enamored by how good this show was.. The European input was so evident in this Korean drama and made it even more special to behold. The actors were ACTING. The chemistry was there without being overtly provocative. Therapy was finally shown throughout an entire season of a BL. Real therapy to deal with real trauma. Everything about this coming of age show felt right and needed. I hope this show opens the door for more quality BL's to come out all over the world and I hope we continue to tell real stories that can connect to audiences worldwide in the same way this did to me. Highly recommend this to anyone.

The best of the best korean BL for me.. the cast, the story line, scenery, OST everything is perfectly perfect and beautiful..Their Chemistry are om fire hehe...Hoping we get to see season 2 soon. I can't wait for all those Behinds and surprises. Please release it quickly .the works of art.. i want to see more of the actors's romamce Hoping we get to see on special episode if there's any heee. Really want to take a look of the photobook too..... WE WANT MOREEEE .PLEASE RELEASE SEASON2 PLEASEEEE The best of the best korean BL for me.. the cast, the story line, scenery, OST everything is perfectly perfect and beautiful..Their Chemistry are om fire hehe...Hoping we get to see season 2 soon.