Honestly I can't believe we're still getting BL series this bad in 2026. This mini series runs about 7 to 8 episodes with a total runtime of just about an hour and it is so boring that I genuinely struggle to find the words. The actors are awkward, the story is as basic as it gets and there is almost nothing about this show worth saving. The makers do try to stir up some drama here and there but even that falls completely flat. Ho Won is a 23 year old university student who spots a man sitting alone at a gay bar and gets attracted to him. The man is Min U, a 33 year old who brushes Ho Won off immediately saying he's too young. Ho Won lies about his age and since he's made a bet with the bartender that he'll get this man home before the night is over, he switches tactics and eventually the two end up at Min U's place and sleep together. Despite being complete opposites in every way there's some kind of pull between them and they go on a couple of dates. But t...
Jin Won is marathon runner who dreams of winning nationals. He is in college but has some issues with pacing his run. Enter, Sang Ha, a happy go lucky guy who has managed to figure out exactly how to pace in a run and is introduced as Jin Won's pacemaker. Initially disappointed in the coach’s decision, Jin Won is anything but friendly to his new partner but with time and determination, the two runners come to find they share a similar passion, both on the track and off. Soon we find out hat Sang Ha has been secretly crushing on Jin Won since school, and his passion to run also stems from the fact that he wants to be close to Jin Won. A beautiful love story Strats to brew. Trouble comes in form of a lender, whom Sang Ha owes money and only ay for him now to pay ooff his debt would be to win the marathon. Will Jin Won be ok with this betrayal and will the lovers be able to stay together? Yes, thankfully the film comes with a happy ending.
I have already mentioned about the chemistry that the two men share. Its really beautiful. Sang Ha's smile lights up the room and I liked that he was open to Jin Won about his feelings for me. There was no unnecessary beating around the bush for them. It takes Jin Won sometime to open up but I guess its because he needs to focus on running and also has never liked anyone before and probably confused about the sexuality too. Two young lovers finding running to bring them together is actually a nice simple yet novel idea. But what deserves applause is the masterful editing, screenplay and direction. This is a classic example that its eventually all about execution. It's a simple story which gets uplifted with a simple loving execution. With only 8 episodes of 10-12 minutes each, it was a very easy watch with no side story taking away the focus of the mai couple and story. Yes, the story has potholes and things that show up randomly but I am very willing to ignore al those. Watch it for the male duo and the positivity that Sang Ha shows for life and his love. (7.5/10)
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