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Re watch for sure
wow in my oppinin i think this is the best korean bl drama i had ever seen the acting the story and the visuals are a chief kiss . yoo jun and hyun jun have a greet chemistry together they are handsome and a great actors , the story is very intersting and new not boring or cringe to watch like other bl dramas also the end is cute and happy i was afraid it would end with a bro romance end but it didn't i wish it would have a plot with Yoo han's family doing anything to them or what happened to Yeon woo's mother i felt like this drama is missing a lot of information because it's only 8 episodes with a 15 min for each one i wish it was longer they deserve to be treated like other korean dramas :(Was this review helpful to you?
Finding Color in Someone's Eyes
Do you like soulmate plots? Colourful symbolism? Mysteries? Sweet romance with important messages? Then Color Rush is definitely for you.Though there are some hiccups, such as a few parts of the acting and that it's far too short for such a plot, Color Rush is a well-done series. It's two people that are each other's missing piece in life. Fair warning that although this show does deal with some heavier stuff, it's still worth giving a watch. It dives into a lot of deep, psychological topics, which leaves you something to think about. Also I learned a lot about the different colours mentioned along with their histories. This is an overall interesting concept, with beautiful music and a decent cast of characters to boot.
I only hope that there is a continuation as this series has potential.
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This is literally one of the best show's I've ever watched
I don't even know where to start, this show is so good. I'm upset that it's not longer, it definitely would have benefitted from longer episodes because then we could have had better / more in depth character exploration, but they did great with the time they had.The story is amazing, I won't spoil anything because I think it's good to go into this show blind, but I like that it's not a conventional sappy love story, it feels raw and realistic. It a very interesting take on the whole soulmate / destiny-esque trope and explores some really intense and serious themes. If it was longer and had more time to explore and go in depth this would easily be a 10, but it Korean so what can you do.
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Lovely series that touched my heart
When I discovered this series I didn't have high expectations. Even though the plot sounded interesting and the overall design wasn't bad either I didn't expect more than another average Korean miniseries. But the opposite turned out to be true and I fell in love with this amazing piece from the first episode. And it's one of my favorite series up to now.The plot itself is not particularly elaborate, but this time I didn't mind it at all. Because thanks to this you can fully concentrate and take on the role of the given character observing the beauty associated with innocence in every look of the protagonist. Or laugh at Probe's provocative and sneaky albeit lovable behavior. All these little particles wonderfully fit together and complemented each other. Because of this I could only watch with open mouth as I laugh at Yoo Han's pushiness and feel sad the next moment when I see Yeon Woo's helplessness and despair during his decolorization. It was amazing to watch someone's innocent feeling of happiness just by looking at the colors and that feeling alone is definitely worth watching this series. The series beautifully depicts the joys of the little things that most of us take for granted and makes us think about them.
As for the characters I didn't have a problem with any of them. On the contrary it was the supporting roles that made the story so well-aligned. The characters didn't change much during the course (they didn't even have much time to do so), but I enjoyed them all the more because each character had their own characteristic and each had something to offer. One was straightforward and a little out of touch with reality, the other was overly protective.
I was extremely satisfied with the cast. Yeah, there was some little flaws but I got over them with ease. And still in my opinion each actor was incredibly suited to his character.
I fell in love with the soundtrack of the entire series. Whether it's the opening song that accompanies the show throughout the first season (and I was just annoyed that there was never the whole) or just the background tunes that kept popping up.
To at least criticize something here what I probably had the biggest problem with were the various visual effects, editing, ... and the overall shortcomings of post-production. At times there're unnatural shots where it screamed at you that it's staged and it's just a fiction. For example already in one of the first scenes when the characters are driving in a car.
What also bothered me a little was the effect of the "burst of colors" which seemed terribly unrealistic. Another thing is the cuts, which in my opinion were poorly timed at some points and sometimes the music was cut in absolutely illogical places.
But what is also important to mention is that this is a relatively small project, so it is probably good to expect small flaws and a certain lack of elaboration.
To sum it up. I love this series and definitely recommend it to everyone.
It is an incredible spectacle because it gives you the opportunity to look into a life without color, without joy and to see the beautiful and innocent happiness of a person when they see color for the first time. In a few minutes you can find countless feelings and what you take away is (at least for me) irreplaceable. It is definitely worth watching it more than once, because everytime you watch it again, you will catch feelings that you didn't see last time. I've seen the whole series twice so far, and certainly not the last time, and every scene of it still grabs my heart.
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Stunning BL Series Near Perfection
You must suspend your concept of what BL is supposed to be and simply allow yourself to be drawn into this amazing story of love and an intense connection. In some ways, this is a very difficult series to describe and categorize. It is deep yet we are never without understanding them. It is sad without being maudlin. It is fatalistic without being fatal. For me, it shows the truest form of love. They accept each other’s flaws, yet their flaws are what keeps them together and forms the deepest of loves. Perhaps the aphorismus of the characters were not for everyone but the melodic and sensual nature in which they are played draws you in and hooks you (or at least it did for me). Honestly, I did not care about the subplot of the mother as it will be a long and lingering question that may never have resolution. I simply cared about the two protagonists. The softness they brought to their roles and their natural beauty made this short but effective series just a joy to watch. It is a must-see. I have posted my full review of this awesome series on my free blog site at ppbongi.medium.com if you care to comment.Was this review helpful to you?
Beautiful
I really loved the originality of this story, it was also so poetic and romantic. The actor playing Go Yoo Han was so magnetic and attractive and Choi Yeon Woo's actor played so good, he can really make us feel his emotions. Both incarnated their characters so well and at some moments the atmosphere just went magical.Some people thought the effects added were too much but I actually liked it, it is part of the charm I think.
The only bad point is the fact that episode 5 and 6 (I think?) were rushed and skipped important parts, I had to read the comments explaining some points to realize it made sense. After that, they managed to get back to a good rythme but because of that there was some inconsistencies.
Not all the story have been developed so I hope their will be a second season !
PS: It is so good to see korean industry getting interested in this genra because it is qualitative. Luckily, the episodes were longer than usually because it would have been impossible to keep fluidity otherwise.
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Obsession
I haven't read the book so this review is only based on the drama. TW's for attempted suicide.The premise is captivating right off the bat. This is set in a world where there are Mono's, which are people that can only see the world in shades of grey. Then there are Probes, who can make their Mono see colors. This leads to an obsession in which the Probe are in danger. The whole world is built on fear of Mono's and really just paints them in an awful light. Enter our main couple, who are of course are a mono and a probe. This is really their story and how they overcome the stereotypes related to their labels. The main couple has good chemistry in my opinion, and there are light moments and fun moments. The cinematography in this is really quite beautiful. They captured colors in a way that magnifies their qualities and I honestly found it quite beautiful to watch. The music is lovely and fits the drama well. The acting is done well, and I appreciated the two main character's scenes. There is a lot going on with this series and a lot of deeper meanings/questions lurking beneath the surface.
Where this fell short is the length. This is the curse of Korean BL's at present, so I'm used to it, but as always I wanted more. There's so much to delve into here with the mystery and the obsession between the boys. The length doesn't really allow for too much depth unfortunately. The story itself was great and the actors brought it to life, but the bones behind the story were missing and so it lacked some of the meatiness it needed. However, I did enjoy it for what it was and don't regret watching it.
All in all, a good and intriguing short BL, but it may leave you unsatisfied and wanting more. The cinematography was worth the watch and the chemistry was good too. I'm already ready for season 2.
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It's about Mono's who can only see shades of grey, but once they find and meet there probe for the 1st time it's overwhelming and they passout. As they connect with there Probs over time it gets easier to experience colors in there proper form. The only problem is mono get greedy and possessive of the probe and it can become deadly. Here we have Choi yeon woo(mono) and Go yoo han(probe) yeon woo has transf to a new school again, but here he is accept for who he is and finally makes friends. As yeonwoo and yoohan start spending time together learning about each other world they become closer. Yeonwoo realizes that he's being more processes of yoohan and doesn't want to hurt him. So instead hurts himself, his sister friends him and takes him to psychiatric hosp. and arranges to move again he agrees. That night he hears tap on window and yoohan climb up building to kidnapp him. They go to the beach and yoohan explains that he has facial blindness and can only see him. So they realize they need each other in more way then one. They admit there feeling and connect on a special relationship.just finished and out of any drama or movie this is #1. A MUST SEE BY ALL?❤️?❤️
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?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
METAPHOR! METAPHOR METAPHOR!. The show is a metaphor. See, he sees in gray! Except for his love, oh, I mean probe. Word of advice, don’t call one half of a gay relationship the “probe”, you might as well have called him the “pitcher.”Do you SEE THE METAPHOR. Its right there. See, his world is sad and grey, and then LOVE brings COLOR to his world. Love in the form of a stalker who won’t leave him alone even when he asks. LOVE who he considers kidnapping and killing, then hangs himself, LOVE that still will not go away.
ITS A METAPHOR! DO YOU SEE IT! I HOPE IT IS NOT TOO SUBTLE FOR YOU. YOU SEE, LOVE MEANS COLOR! HE’S SAD, then an unwanted manic pixie dream guy pesters him until they have long monotone conversations full of nothing and lists, colors, and more nothing. Nothing is happening...NOTHING IS HAPPENING! NOTHING HAS HAPPENED FOR ninety minutes. Please, I beg of you, let something happen...LET SOMETHING HAPPEN!!!
(Quiet sobbing) please, just one plot point would be nice...please.
ARE YOU UNDERSTANDING THE METAPHOR!! BECAUSE I CAN MAKE IT MORE OBVIOUS IF YOU WANT.
no thank you I get it.
METAPHOR!
also, I would like to have had more kidnapping and cannibalism.
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Short and Sweet
I was surprised with not only how much I loved this series but also how much I learned about colors lol I kinda got a Yandere/Stockholm Syndrome vibe from the mono-probe thing but that didn't change my liking. The storyline was actually really sweet with a little chessiness. The chemistry seemed very well done (obvious bonus in BL) and there's visuals for days lol I would be happy with a S2 but I'm satisfied overall. Even though the eps are short, don't steer away from it! I'd recommend to a BL newbie or even a Kdrama fanWas this review helpful to you?
An intriguing and cute drama that leaves us wanting more.
THE GOOD. - Cool story.What makes Color Rush stand out is the premise. The universe is unique and interesting. Opening with a brief overview of Mono and Probe dynamics, the viewer is strapped in for something that sets itself apart from slice of life dramas out there. You quickly learn how Monos function in the world and how the presence of a Probe affects them.
The story progresses fast (out of necessity, of course), and, thankfully, that time really isn't wasted. They do pack quite a bit in there, and I never felt like "ugh, this is such a waste of screentime" like I have with other shows. The characters are pretty straightforward and honest, too, which I find refreshing. Neither beats around the bush too much
The characters are few, and the side characters aren't seen often, but they're still loveable. What we do see of them establishes them each as unique with distinct quirks. The visuals of the cast are definitely a treat, too. It's easy to fall in love with forthright Yoohan right along with Yeonwoo.
There's no question that the production is great. In line with many Kdramas, even as a short web series on a budget, Color Rush looks pretty. I've seen different comments on the editing, but overall I found it easy to follow and pleasing aesthetically. The OST is nice; the songs that play set the tone pleasantly and appropriately. (Which sounds bare minimum but I'm sure lots of seasoned BL watchers know how common awkward music can be.)
THE BAD. - Its length.
The episodes are short. Initially, you can see the groundwork for something really great being set out. You're introduced to Monos and Probes, see the tense dynamics between the two, and, on top of that, are handed a mystery regarding Yeonwoo's missing mother. Then come the characters. Even during their brief time on screen, you manage to get enough of an impression of the cast that you start to care. However, with a mere 8 episodes - most of which are 12-15 minutes - there's unfortunately very little time to unpack all of this.
Hence the part of my tagline: it leaves us wanting more. A lot of people feel a bit unsatisfied with the ending, and I think that's completely reasonable! The series just barely scratches the surface of the mysterious aspects of the plot. Heavier topics that come up later in the series are sort of resolved and tossed aside just as quickly as they arise.
The lead actors are young and new which shows at some times. While many scenes are delivered nicely, others feel robotic, forced, and awkward.
The plot and premise are cool, but certain points - like specifics of how Monos function and Mono/Probe dynamics - were touched on briefly. Though I didn't find it too hard to follow, from other comments I saw, a lot of people did. You might find yourself confused as well.
While I think they worked pretty well within their limits, those limits are still jarringly apparent.
THE UGLY.
I can't think of anything offensively ugly in this series except maybe how little time we were given. If your expectations of physical affection come from Thai or Taiwanese dramas (thank you HIStory), then this series will definitely remind you how conservative SK's culture is.
THE CONCLUSION.
In mere minutes, Color Rush sunk its claws into me. If you are on the fence about this series, I urge you: WATCH IT. The episodes are so short. You can even fit one or two in during your lunch at work! So, really, what've you got to lose?
Though short, I ultimately am happy with the little journey I took alongside our characters. It hits a lot of points: lighthearted moments, silliness, internal conflict, doubt, and even grief. I know I've said it a lot, but I'll say it again! This series suffers most from lack of time. If they had the ability to really protract and flesh out what they had going on, it would have felt so much better. Things would have made a lot more sense, and people wouldn't have been scrambling to wikis to understand the lore.
That being said, I still felt excited and happy to watch what they did accomplish. The lighthearted, lovey parts make your heart melt, while the heavier scenes tug your heart strings. The ending concluded the sort of contained storyline well enough that it's satisfying in its own rite.
I got sucked in and felt thoroughly entertained throughout the entire thing. Honestly, what more can you ask?
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An amazing story that
I started watching this drama after seeing it all over TikTok and soon became obsessed. I have always enjoyed watching boy love shows and this Korean BL was exactly what i like. The plot was continuous and easy to follow making it very easy and enjoyable to watch. The actors really showed the emotions the characters were feeling and always looked amazing, i hope to see them in more series together at some point. I wish it was longer but i completely love what we have. I would fully suggest watching this series. overall i absolutely love it.Was this review helpful to you?
