Semantic Error

This story has a classic trope for romance - opposites attract, enemies to lovers, oil and water do not mix except...for when they do! So, it's not "new" in that way.

However, what I thought Semantic Error handled in a novel way was exploring differences in personality and "processing of information" the between the two main characters creatively.

I've seen all eight episodes now and think this live adaptation did a great job to make an 8-episode run out of a plot that could have run much longer, but could have been messily bogged down by being too superficial about certain topics...really, the way that you can expect a cartoon to be about real life (a genre-typical problem).

The adjustments done to the plot, dialogue, and characters, while jarring to me at first, not only make the narrative arc one that can be told in eight 20ish minutes episodes but improve the story to be a more logical one, where characters are more sympathetic and endearing as well, but the essence of the story was not lost.

The production (cinematography! The visual accents! I could go on) is so great for this type of project, and the casting and the acting was on point.

Novel and manhwa readers can feel free to disagree (I have not read the novel and only part of the manhwa), but this live adaptation was very enjoyable and did a great job with the source materials that I am aware of by this point.

Man I'm so glad this kdrama was just as great as the manhwa because everything in it was just right! Ok there might be some differences such as Sangwoo wearing less of his hat but it didn't matter like everything was just perfect. I personally don't think it needs a season 2, it had everything you need to enjoy a series, even the sexual tension.

Park Seo Ham, Song Ji Oh, Kim Noh Jin and Park Jae Chan were just stunning in this series! Also Park Seo Ham is off to military enlistment today so best of luck to him like I hope to himself and everyone on other projects in the future! Honestly again I can't express my love for this kdrama, it's outstanding!

The good: 1. No gross sexualization of queer relationships 2. It doesn't give Comphet 3. Enemies to lovers done right!

4. hot & cold interactions between the MLs, nothing stale 5. The MLs breath life into the characters 6. Jang Jae Young will give you butterflies 7. Chu Sang Woo is the perfect smart, introverted MC 8. Struggling with sexuality but no homophobia 9. Episodes are short and fast paced, no time to get bored 10. Subtle comedy, romance, drama: nothing over the top

The bad: 1. The first kiss not consensual

Overall: Some of these points may seem like the bare minimum but how often do you see LGBTQ+ stories done right? This was a refreshing watch and I didn't expect it to be this good.

Whoever told me that BL is just fetishization of gay men was criminal for keeping me away from this genre. This is my first BL and it was so addicting that I read the entire manhwa released so far after only watching 3 episodes of the show. HIGHLY recommend.

Oh god i love this couple so much. Their hight difference hits different feel. Such a cute couple. Story line is interesting and cast is more interesting. You must should watch this drama.

Honestly i've been expecting higher since the story was adapted from a bl manhwa. And wow , cant say more, im impressed with the storyline. They have done a bit improvisation but im not disappointed at all i'd say. They really do immerse in their own roles despite the fact both actors are actually an Idol but that gives them no exceptions to do well in the series. Please give semantic error a watch.