AKAshon
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One of My Favourite Pinoy BL's Along With Hello Stranger!
My Day is probably the most anticipated filipino BL's, especially on social media! I see so many people mention how excited they were for this series, so of course, I had to check it out when it aired. The first teaser which showed the elevator scene wasn't anything special, but its trailer was very impressive, showcasing a budget and production value that I have yet to see in pinoy BL's. I love that pinoy BL's are getting high budgets! For the budget though, couldn't the slightly blurry cinematography be crisper? The audio could also be clearer. The music, though pretty, is a bit too much, making it feel like a Disney fairytale story with its flourishes which clearly it isn't. The acting could be better also as it felt like everyone was trying too hard. However, I love that this series is taking the classic story of poor meets rich, but with a BL twist. The story is quite interesting and I am already completely hooked just by watching the first episode. Yes, there are some flaws in the story, mainly the mean girlfriend trope and the comedic fat gay trope, but the set-up of Ace and Sky's story is perfect. I love that the series will be exploring parental expectation/pressure in Ace's character.
On a side note, I was surprised to hear some English swearing with a few f*ck's said within the first episode. Also, when Sky's brother threw water at Sky's girlfriend when she was frightened by an insect falling on her, I died! That was comedic genius! I LOVED that moment and couldn't stop laughing!
On a different side note, I'm okay with product placement in series but when the product being advertised is an instant skin whitening lotion. Just no. There's already a huge colorism issue in Asian countries. We don't need our BL's to perpetuate the idea that fair skin is better and more desirable than darker skin. And there wasn't just one skin whitening product placement, but two! All in one episode! Hopefully, there won't be anymore distasteful product placements in the series.
Episode 2 wasn't as strong as the first episode. There wasn't any progression in Ace and Sky's relationship at all. Just Sky continuing to mess up and Ace getting angry at Sky. On a side note, it's kinda weird to see someone so mean and arrogant be so kind and tender towards his pet dog. Ace with his dogs reminded me of Jeffree Star and his own dogs to be honest lol. The plot of this episode felt forced and predictable. Of course, Sky had to go to the bathroom and leave Jam in charge of Chukchuk whereas Jam just so happened to get a phone call and just so happened to take the call outside, leaving the door open for Chuchuk to escape. Why couldn't Jam take the call inside? There was no one near him who could hear his conversation anyways? It was so obvious that Sky was going to mess up again and get on Ace's last nerve. Hopefully, there will be some actual progression between Sky and Ace in the next episode.
Episode 3 was much better than the previous episode as there was actual progression in Ace and Sky's relationship. As many other people have stated, Ace's attitude change was quite abrupt and random though very much welcomed. It was nice seeing him start to care for Sky. I hope that both of their girlfriends won't come on the trip so that Sky and Ace can start to deepen their relationship!
Episode 4 was quite good too! I loved seeing Sky and Ace's relationship develop and deepen during a team-building vacation at a resort! I LOVED how Sky chose Ace over the girl during the grouping activity! I lol'ed! So many kilig scenes! My heart! The product placements were quite random though. I cannot wait to see the next episode! My Day has become my favourite BL that is currently airing!
Episode 5 was another great episode in which Ace and Sky's relationships continued to grow! So much KILIG!!!!!! I LOVE IT! Also, Ace's coming out to Kim was quite touching. I am LOVING this show! Definitely my most favourite BL series that is currently airing at the moment!
Episode 7 was a bit slower as it focused on the cake competition but the ending brought quite a surprising turn to the story. At first, I was so sure that Ace of Cakes was going to win the competition, but then I realized that story-wise, it would make more sense to have them lose so that there will be more material to mine from. On a related note, Ace's father needs to f*cking chill! The fact that an intern got second place is hugely impressive, especially since he was competing with top chefs from top cake companies around the world. I highly doubt that Ace of Cakes won first place at the cake competition every year before. And anyways, if the cake competition was so important, why did Ace's father give it to Ace? Why not give Ace something smaller, especially since the father thinks that Ace is so incompetent? It didn't make much sense.
On a side note, I was surprised to hear some English swearing with a few f*ck's said within the first episode. Also, when Sky's brother threw water at Sky's girlfriend when she was frightened by an insect falling on her, I died! That was comedic genius! I LOVED that moment and couldn't stop laughing!
On a different side note, I'm okay with product placement in series but when the product being advertised is an instant skin whitening lotion. Just no. There's already a huge colorism issue in Asian countries. We don't need our BL's to perpetuate the idea that fair skin is better and more desirable than darker skin. And there wasn't just one skin whitening product placement, but two! All in one episode! Hopefully, there won't be anymore distasteful product placements in the series.
Episode 2 wasn't as strong as the first episode. There wasn't any progression in Ace and Sky's relationship at all. Just Sky continuing to mess up and Ace getting angry at Sky. On a side note, it's kinda weird to see someone so mean and arrogant be so kind and tender towards his pet dog. Ace with his dogs reminded me of Jeffree Star and his own dogs to be honest lol. The plot of this episode felt forced and predictable. Of course, Sky had to go to the bathroom and leave Jam in charge of Chukchuk whereas Jam just so happened to get a phone call and just so happened to take the call outside, leaving the door open for Chuchuk to escape. Why couldn't Jam take the call inside? There was no one near him who could hear his conversation anyways? It was so obvious that Sky was going to mess up again and get on Ace's last nerve. Hopefully, there will be some actual progression between Sky and Ace in the next episode.
Episode 3 was much better than the previous episode as there was actual progression in Ace and Sky's relationship. As many other people have stated, Ace's attitude change was quite abrupt and random though very much welcomed. It was nice seeing him start to care for Sky. I hope that both of their girlfriends won't come on the trip so that Sky and Ace can start to deepen their relationship!
Episode 4 was quite good too! I loved seeing Sky and Ace's relationship develop and deepen during a team-building vacation at a resort! I LOVED how Sky chose Ace over the girl during the grouping activity! I lol'ed! So many kilig scenes! My heart! The product placements were quite random though. I cannot wait to see the next episode! My Day has become my favourite BL that is currently airing!
Episode 5 was another great episode in which Ace and Sky's relationships continued to grow! So much KILIG!!!!!! I LOVE IT! Also, Ace's coming out to Kim was quite touching. I am LOVING this show! Definitely my most favourite BL series that is currently airing at the moment!
Episode 7 was a bit slower as it focused on the cake competition but the ending brought quite a surprising turn to the story. At first, I was so sure that Ace of Cakes was going to win the competition, but then I realized that story-wise, it would make more sense to have them lose so that there will be more material to mine from. On a related note, Ace's father needs to f*cking chill! The fact that an intern got second place is hugely impressive, especially since he was competing with top chefs from top cake companies around the world. I highly doubt that Ace of Cakes won first place at the cake competition every year before. And anyways, if the cake competition was so important, why did Ace's father give it to Ace? Why not give Ace something smaller, especially since the father thinks that Ace is so incompetent? It didn't make much sense.
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