you want a little romance

[kat_lair]

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It is hotter than witch's tits right now and I was not genetically made for this weather. I was made for -30C, not +30C and I am not a fan of the very real consequences of climate change slapping me in the face right now.

Anyway, whilst sitting on the sofa tonight, my feet in a bowl of cold water, I clicked on the LGBTQ section of Netflix. And because the internet is literally watching me back it knows what I like, and that's romantic Korean m/m fanfic. I mean, film. And this is not the weather made to resist brain candy. So.

Wish For You

Is this the top tier of film-making or -writing? No. But it is beautifully shot, romantic af, and set in the Korean idol industry and honestly, I'm here for it. An aspiring singer Kang In Soo (incongruously named after... the actor who plays him, also called Kang In Soo, because of reasons I assume are to do with the actors being 'up and coming idols' themselves, and the singing supports that I guess) catches the attention of an assistant producer and pianist Yoon Sang Yi whilst busking. Soon they are making moon eyes at each other whilst sharing a microphone. There is some drama and angst but everything is resolved by sticking it to the corporate man in the name of true love and creative freedom. Also enjoyed the supporting cast a lot.

You can find the official trailer on YT but I didn't like it so you can have the OST MV. It obviously has some spoilers but not many, mostly spoiling how much soft gazing happens in this film. The song is also very sweet and has gone to my playlist.

Watch on YouTube

The writers had a trope checklist that they meticulously ticked off. Find it under the cut in case you care



Freeform tags for the fic film: making music together, confident guy/shy guy, omg they were roommates, sharing feelings through song, someone opens a door topless fresh from the shower, she ships it, getting drunk together, best friend approval, pretending to sleep while almost getting kissed, struck dumb by each other's talent, i thought you weren't home so i was playing the piano soulfully but oh no you caught me, song-writing collage that includes a lot of wandering around Seul with a guitar and leaning together because that's how you make music, neck grabbing, forehead lean, surprise kissing, misunderstandings, there is almost only one bed but I guess the rating wasn't high enough for that, hidden past, abandoning fame for love, happy ending.

Honestly, would recommend if you just want some pretty pining in soft focus.


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Comments

[lunabee34]

I hope you get some relief from the heat soon.

[kat_lair]

It has cooled down a bit. Big thunder storm last night and today has been mostly cloudy.

[spikedluv]

I'm glad you got to enjoy this movie during this horrible heat wave!

[kat_lair]

Yeah, it was perfect wind down watching after being out in the heat yesterday (I had dentist and osteopath appointments so had to like... walk around. and take public transport.)

[oracne]

Heat like that is absolutely miserable. I'm glad you found a good distraction. My housemate watches a ton of Asian drama and can provide recs if you want.

[kat_lair]

The worst is trying to sleep and failing to get any actual rest. Oooh, I'm always open for recs. My circle is good at reccing things but I'm bad at actually having time to watch them... Maybe during the hols!

[turps]

I love your Netflix knows you so well. Watching that seems like a very valid choice.

[kat_lair]

Netflix isn't quite as bad as my spotify and youtube algorithms rn, who are like OH YOU LIKE HOMOEROTIC KPOP, HERE, CHECK THIS OUT. ALSO, HAVE YOU SEEN THIS COMPILATION OF *insert member of one of my favourite groups* LOOKING ADORABLE AND/OR SEXY? And I'm like 'oooh! *clicks*' because I am week and want my dopamine shot, okay.

[bethctg]

Oh, I liked this one a lot. Very tropalicious. Hope you are managing the heat okay.

[kat_lair]

Haha yeah, I was actually screeching at the scene in delight, trying to predict all the tropes (and absolutely called a lot of them). Temperatures have come down a bit and because it was cloudy today it's been more bearable. May still end up sleeping on the sofa though (upstairs is still not great)