Korean Drama - The Tasty Florida

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The Tasty Florida is a 2021 South Korean BL web series directed by Yang Kyeong Hui.

It aired September 24, 2021 - October 15, 2021.

The series has 8 episodes.

Main Cast:

Cha Woo Min as Seo Hae Won

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Yu Hwan as Baek Eun Gyu

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Supporting Cast:

Moon Kang Hyuk as Cha Ji Soo

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Zeze (Choi Jae Hoon) as Ha Jin

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Yoo Seung Jun as Joo Seo Hyeok

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Yoon Ye Hee as Guest House Host

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This drama has some amazing tracks on it's OST, including from the shows cast.

Yoo Hwan, Cha Woo Min, Moon Kang Hyuk, Zeze, Yoo Seung Jun - Florida

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Runy - Star

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Yoo Hwan - It's You

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2Z - All I Need

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College freshman, Seo Hae Won moves into a guesthouse above Florida Banjeom, a popular Chinese restaurant. Despite being recommended for a part-time job by Cha Ji Soo, Hae Won finds himself at odds with the restaurant's owner and head chef, Baek Eun Gyu, who seems to instantly dislike him.

Working alongside colleagues Ha Jin and Joo Seo Hyeok, Hae Won quickly adapts to the restaurant environment and attracts attention from patrons.

As he becomes more comfortable, he unexpectedly develops feelings for his cold-hearted boss, Eun Gyu.

The story explores whether Hae Won can overcome the initial tension and win Eun Gyu's heart.

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As usual for a Korean BL series, this is a short and sweet series. I thought the cast did really well and I had some serious 2nd male lead syndrome.

I thought the plot flowed really well considering the episodes had a runtime of around 11 minutes each.

I really liked Cha Woo Min as Seo Hae Won, he definitely brought a naivety and innocence to the role, He seems to be doing really well for himself and seems to be doing quite a few villain roles, and for me with this being my introduction to him shows he's an amazing actor. Hae Won as a character seems to be really open about things and willing to accept his feelings for Eun Gyu. I don't think if it's ever brought up in the series what his sexuality is at the start and whether he was initially straight and grew feelings for Eun Gyu or if his character was gay from the start.

Yu Hwan was really good as Baek Eun Gyu, this was my first time watching Yu Hwan act so I'm not familiar with his acting style, so I would like to check out more of his roles to compare, but he did a good job of showing different emotions. Eun Gyu came across as someone who was unwilling to admit that he had feelings for another man, even though others around him could see it.

I loved Moon Kang Hyuk as Cha Ji Soo, I definitely had 2nd male lead syndrome with him and lowkey wanted Hae Won to fall for me, but I don't think Ji Soo whole heartedly liked him. Part of me feels he did want a romantic relationship with him but another part of me thinks that he was trying to push Eun Gyu into admitting how he felt about Hae Won. I'd love to check out more shows with Moon Kang Hyuk as I really enjoyed his acting.

I feel that the cast really bounced off one another and really told the story well and brought their characters to life.

I think even with how short the series is, we definitely get enough context to what's happening and for me it concluded really well, I wasn't left wondering what if and wasn't left with any unanswered questions.

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Have you watched The Tasty Florida?

Were you a fan of the cast?

Did you enjoy the plot?

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Korean Drama - Weak Hero Class 1

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Weak Hero Class 1 is the first season of the South Korean coming-of-age action thriller drama Weak Hero.

The series was written by Yoo Soo Min and Kim Jin Seok, and directed by Yoo Soo Min and Park Dan Hee.

It's based on the webtoon Weak Hero by Seopass and Kim Jin Seok.

The drama was released November 18, 2022 and contains 8 episodes.

Main Cast:

Park Ji Hoon as Yeon Si Eun

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Choi Hyun Wook as Ahn Suho

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Hong Kyung as Oh Beom Seok

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Supporting Cast:

Lee Yeon as Young Yi

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Shin Seung Ho as Jeon Seok Dae

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Kim Su Gyeom as Jeon Young Bin

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Yoon Jung Hoon as Lee Jung Chan

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Hwang Sung Bin as Han Tae Hoon

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Kim Kyung Min as Lee Hyun Min

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Yum Ji Young as Grade 1 Class 6 Homeroom Teacher

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Kang Min Soo as Math Teacher

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Kim Da In as Korean History Teacher

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Jang Myung Jin as PE Teacher

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Na Chul as Kim Gil Soo

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Jang Tae Hyun as Long Hair

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Chun Myung Woo as Crong

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Cha Sung Je as Sung Chan

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Cha Woo Min as Kang Woo Young

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Kim Sung Kyun as Si Eun's Dad

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Kong Hyun Joo as Si Eun's Mom

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Jo Han Chul as Oh Jin Won

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Oh Dong Min as Oh Jin Won's Aide

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Jo Yong Keun as Oh Jin Won's Secretary

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Special Appearance:

Yoo Su Bin as Choi Hyo Man

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Like many drama's before, there are songs from the OST that take me right back into the emotional scenes of the drama.

Hero (Produced by Primary) - Meego

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Brass Knuckle - Boi B

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Homesick (Produced by Primary) - Benzamin

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Self - Meego

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Again - Han

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Yoon Si Eun is among the top 1% of students in his class and is not interested in anything except studying. Though physically weak, he does not back own from the bullies in his classroom led by Jeon Yeong Bin, using his quick decision making skills, knowledge of multiple subjects, and the objects in his surroundings, Si Eun protects himself from their escalating acts of violence. But when he gets grave danger, he receives help from Ahn Suho, the strongest fighter in their class, and Oh Beom Seok, the tormented son of an assemblyman.

The 3 become friends as they try to survive a highschool life full of violence and learn what it truly means to be strong

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I decided to watch this on a whim when I saw it was coming to Netflix. I'd actually gotten it confused with Duty After School, which I'm glad I did because I was hooked from the very first episode.

I loved the whole cast and plot, while some of the violence made me feel a little uncomfortable but I think it just proved how amazing the plot and script really was.

I personally think if I'd watched this drama when it was originally released with would have been one of my favourites for that year. I was lucky watching it when I did as it meant I only had a a few weeks before season 2 was being released on Netflix.

I honestly don't think they could have put together a better ensemble for the cast, they were all amazing in their roles.

I want to say was familiar with Park Jihoon before watching this drama but I'd only watched a couple of episodes of Love Revolution but that was because I knew THE BOYZ member Younghoon was in it. His face was familiar to me when it came to drama's but it wasn't till I was looking up on his career that I realised he was a member of Wanna One that I  listen to as well as that I listening to some of his solo songs as well. But I absolutely loved him as Yeon Si Eun, I don't think anyone else could pull off this character as well as he did. He's such a talented actor that I regret not continuing with Love Revolution, they way he expressed himself in this drama was pure perfection. 

I loved Choi Hyun Wook as Ahn Suho, this is my first time watching him and I can honestly say I'd love to check out more of the drama's he's in. Suho is a very laid back character and keeps himself to himself, but will stand in and stand up for those in need. But because he's so carefree with those in his life it does cause some jealousy.

I loved Hong Kyung as Oh Beom Seok, not being familiar with the webtoon, I knew nothing of his character so, I was surprised with how Beom Seok changed. His jealousy when it comes to Suho and Young Yi's friendship, made me question whether it was because he was attracted to him or not. But the more we saw Beom Seok, the more I think it was because I think he was just jealous of Suho and wished he was more like him. Beom Seok comes from an abusive adoptive family and even though he hated how his adoptive father treated him, you could see him rubbing off on him without he wanted to bring Suho down. I'd love to see his character again to see if his way of thinking has changed and to see if he was truly remorseful for his actions towards Suho, or if he just felt guilty towards Si Eun. Also you know he did an amazing job because I went from adoring him wanting them all to be friends to absolutely loathing him.

I adored Lee Yeon as Young Yi, she really did her role justice and I loved how she wasn't afraid to call out people who were in the wrong. You can tell she has a strong justice to protect those in her life and was willing and wanting to change her life around.

I think Shin Seung Ho did a good job as Jeon Seok Dae, it seems for him as long as the price is right he will do anything, but he does have a softer side to him that will help those close to him.

I think Kim Su Gyeom did a good job as Jeon Young Bin, he's the typical bully that thinks he can get away with anything because he has money and power behind him. He doesn't change throughout the drama and I don't think he's a character that would ever change, he's definitely very entitled and his parents have allowed him to become like that.

I think Na Chul as Kim Gil Soo is one of those roles that you obviously hate the character because he did such a good job in his role. He's a typical gangster that thinks the law is above him and will do anything to get what he wants, even if that means taking down some school kids. He definitely thinks he's above everyone and manipulates all those that work for him so that they have no choice but to do as he says.

This is my second time watching Cha Woo Min and he played a baddie so good, I loved him as Kang Woo Young. His main goal is to take Suho down a peg or two, but doesn't take responsibility or stop everyone when it starts going too far.

I definitely recommend this drama, it kept me watching throughout. I watched all 8 episodes in one sitting. I laughed, cringed, got mad and cried, it's definitely a drama that takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions.

It has such a clever way of showing Si Eun's fight scenes and how he works out what he'll do and how he'll accomplish his goal of beating the other person. This drama also made me look at pen's differently due to Si Eun.

If you haven't yet, I suggest you get stuck into the world of Yeon Si Eun and Weak Hero Class.

Have you watched Weak Hero Class 1?

Were you a fan of the cast?

Did you enjoy the plot?

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See you soon!

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