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Where Your Eyes Linger is a 2020 South Korean BL romance web drama series, written by Hwang Da Seul and Shin Yoo, as well as also being directed by Hwang Da Seul.
The series aired from the 22nd of May 2020, lasting 8 episodes and concluding on the 12th of June 2020
Main Cast:
Han Gi Chan as Han Tae Joo
Jang Eui Soo as Gang Gook
Supporting Cast:
Choi Kyu Ri as Choi Hye Mi
Jeon Jae Young as Kim Pil Hyun
Jung Seo In as Hye Mi's Mother
The series streamed on the W-Story app in South Korea as well as the video streaming website Viki in over 200 countries.
Two episodes were released every Friday during the airing date.
The Director's Cut was originally set to be released in theatre's in June 2020, but was delayed and eventually released online through the streaming platforms Netflix Korea, Wavve, TVing and Naver TV on the 16th of July 2020.
Where You Eyes Linger Trailer
Keum Jo - Light
RUNY - Looking At You (널보면)
Heo Jung - See U
Han Tae Joo is an 18-year-old high school student and is the sole heir of the TB Group - a family-run business conglomerate.
His strict parents keep him under surveillance 24 hours a day, and he feels both bored and oppressed by their reluctance to let him enjoy s little freedom.
His closest friend is also his unofficial bodyguard - another 18-year-old male student named Gang Gook, Gang Gook is something of a tough guy, with a powerful physique and a no-nonsense attitude.
But as the two young men grow older, they come to wonder if there is perhaps another dimension to their friendship.
When an outgoing female student named Hye Mi is transferred to their high school, she inadvertently drives up the romantic tension between the two childhood friends by going on a date with Gang Gook - irking Han Tae Joo, and stirring up long-suppressed emotions.
Will they act on their desires, or will Han Tae Joo and Gang Gook's friendship remain platonic?
I think I saw a little snippet of this drama on Viki's facebook page and with my guilty pleasure being Boys Love aka BL, I knew I had to give it a watch. This is a really short and sweet drama, with the episodes being between 10 and 15 minutes long. I'd love to see a 2nd season for this drama to see how things are progressing for all the characters. The cast did an amazing job, they kept all matters serious, while adding snippets of comedy to keep it light and at times heart warming. Behind the scenes, I think they did amazing with the casting, as well as the script and directing, not once were I left confused or uncomfortable, I really applaud everyone involved.
I want to applaud Han Gi Chan, he's a rookie in the entertainment industry and for me, for him to take on a main role in a BL drama, is very brave, as many Asian countries, including South Korea still seem to be against same sex relationships. He was amazing in his role, I honestly wouldn't think that this was his first role, I fell in love with him and his character, he really brought a cuteness to the series, while his character seems to know what he's talking about he still has an air of naivety, and innocence about him. There were times I felt he knew about Gang Gook's feelings for him and played upon them, but I also think he believes he was just having fun with his friend and was confused by his own feelings - were they feelings of love for a friend or more.
It wasn't till I concluded the drama that I realised I'd watched Jang Eui Soo before in He Is Psychometric, his character in Where Your Eyes Linger is completely different, Gang Gook seems to be more reserved and guarded. From the first episode I got the feeling that he had been in love and had feelings for Han Tae Joo for a long time and was trying to hide it. I often felt sorry for him as his feelings were often played with, by the person he cherishes most.
I think Choi Kyu Ri often added to the comedy as Choi Hye Mi, at times I think she knew how the two friends felt about one another, and while she genuinely liked Gang Gook, I think she also tried to date him to test Han Tae Joo.
I was half and half with Jeon Jae Young's character Kim Pil Hyun, just because, he only seemed to want to be friends with them all for it to gain something for him. I don't think it's till the end that his views on his friendships change, which shows growth for his character.
Lastly I want to mention Jung Seo In that played Hye Mi's mother, I can't help but think she's there to represent all the viewers that are BL fans, she made me laugh and smile so many times.
If you're a BL or romance drama fan, then I really recommend this drama, it won't take much time out of your day or even evening. It's a well written drama with amazing cast, telling the story of how things can change for childhood friends.
Have you watched Where Your Eyes Linger?
Were you a fan of the cast?
Did you enjoy the script and plot?
Let me know in the comments below.
See you soon!
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