The Eighth SenseA rural freshman and a returning vet face a new kind of challenge: finding meaning in a crowded, fast-moving world.
DirectorsWerner du Plessis, Inu Baek
WritersWerner du Plessis, Inu Baek
The Restaurant
Mar 29, 2023
Ji Hyun is a freshman who moves to Seoul and finds himself intrigued by Jae Won, a senior he meets at work. Joining the university surf club, Ji Hyun hopes to catch Jae Won's attention. Will he ride the waves to love or wipe out?
The Bus
Mar 29, 2023
On their first surfing trip, Jae Won coaches Ji Hyun, coaxing him out of his shell. But Eun Ji's presence puts Jae Won on edge. Then, a boozy night cements a connection between Jae Won and Ji Hyun.
The Subway
Apr 5, 2023
After a brief moment of connection, Jae Won bolts, leaving Ji Hyun confused. Back on land, Ji Hyun is unsure about his feelings until a chance encounter with Jae Won brings them closer.
The Rooftop
Apr 5, 2023
While collaborating on a project, Eun Ji spots Ji Hyun's growing bond with Jae Won. Visiting Ji Hyun's workplace, she sparks a fight, until he finds solace in Jae Won.
The Market
Apr 12, 2023
Surf club dinner gets messy: Jae Won gets drunk, and Ji Hyun takes him home, where he is faced with his past grief. Only the ocean and Ji Hyun can soothe Jae Won's turmoil.
The Ocean
Apr 12, 2023
Jae Won finds calm with Ji Hyun by his side, as they bare their souls and explore the coast. But as the sky darkens, the waves rise, and Jae Won's past looms, threatening to take Ji Hyun away.
The Bar
Apr 19, 2023
After the surfing club loses university approval, Jae Won lashes out at Tae Hyung. Eun Ji seizes the opportunity to edge closer. Ji Hyun returns to normal life, but can't shake his feelings for Jae Won.
The Pavilion
Apr 19, 2023
Ji Hyun stands up for Jae Won, finding new confidence and security in their bond. Worlds collide, testing his resilience.
The River
Apr 26, 2023
Jae Won seeks counsel from an unlikely source and as his past haunts him, Ji Hyun must help him face it to reconnect.
The Club
Apr 26, 2023
Surf club's celebration heals past wounds, as Ji Hyun and Jae Won embrace their future together with forgiveness and friendship.
Maliha Hossain
@malihahossain15
Production: 9.8/10 Visual FX: 10/10 Cinematography: 10/10 Story/Plot: 8/10 Acting: 9/10 Characters: 10/10 This a story filled with pain, happiness, tragedy and fluff. This kdrama is not your typical BL/gay series which is filled with cringe moments and shots. These drama has very mature and heavy with great character's that you'll surly start to love as time pass and root for them. I started to feel the characters pain and softness with them too. It's that how good this is! Be aware tho this drama holds some pretty touchy subjects like PTSD,Trauma moments and how to deal with them and start healing. Yeah there are plenty more series like this, plot might seem common but for a BL gener it has great cinematography and visuals that will make your eyes feel aesthetic and pretty. I stayed and watched it one day for the visuals and aesthetic of this drama. I wanna give credits and salute the camera men for giving us some beautiful shots and zooms. Overall Rate: 9/10 (Totally Recommended)!
Dominic Kebre
@Niso2020
Korea has given us some good BL series this year, like ”Unintentional Love Story”, ”A Shoulder to Cry on”, ”Love Class Season 2”, and ”Love Tractor”, but none of them was as unique or reached the same quality as ”The Eighth Sense”. The story sounds quite conventional. Country boy Ji Hyun (Oh Jun Taek) goes to study in Seoul, where he meets his senior Jae Won (Lim Ji Sub), a former member of the university's surf club, who has just completed his army service. Ji Huyn, who is scared of swimming in the sea, joins the surf club to be near Jae Won, who suffers from a childhood trauma. As the two of them go on a surfing trip, Ji Hyun almost drowns and has to spend some time in hospital, which worsens Jae Won's trauma. Getting back together after this incident is a real struggle for both young men. This series is near perfection in all respects – the cinematography is unrivalled in Asian BL series, the coloring is sensational, the acting great, the OST beautiful, and the whole production is cinema quality. As a dedicated fan of BL series, there are some iconic scenes stored in my brain which I can thus rewatch any time I want, e.g. Ohm and Nanon's rooftop scene in ”Bad Buddy”, Yin and War's kiss in the rain in ”Love Mechanics”, Nonkul's olive oil scene in "I Feel you Linger in the Aie", and now also the ending of episode 9 of ”The Eighth Sense” which sent shivers down my spine as I watched for the first time Ji Hyun and Jae Won run toward each other and finally kiss with Conan Gray singing ”The Story”. ”The Eighth Sense” is a unique experience which I can only compare with ”I Told Sunset About You”, and so this is my BL series of 2023.
