I mean we had a whole drama about smiles this year but it was Chae Jong-hyeop’s and specifically Ki-ho’s smile that took the db community by storm
So for that reason I bestow Chae Jong-Hyeop the coveted King The Smile award 😉
In all seriousness, CASTAWAY DIVA was my first time seeing Chae Jong-Hyeop and he did not disappoint! Ki-ho will no doubt be added to my favourite Male Leads post (once I finish writing it up 😅).
Great choice. Sadly, I didn’t connect with CD. But I watched Loved All Play earlier this year and was bowled over by his smile. I still have Unlock on my watchlist as soon as the current drama deluge ends.
Btw my Bookclub picked Whale for its Jan read. Korea! It’s everywhere!
Oh really? Since I watched it late, I received Beanie wisdom and skipped the angsty last third (read the recaps) and watched the finale for more smiles. Looking fwd to Unlock.
Eek eek eek I’m so excited for you to watch Unlock My Boss!!!! I didn’t like Love All Play either (everyone took advantage of his love nooo 😭), but as you know, Unlock My Boss is one of my top favorites. I think it’s a bit polarizing – not everyone likes it – but CJH is amazing in it.
Linarrick
December 9, 2023 at 11:49 PM
#RoundUp10
Your 2023 crush
Chae Jong-hyeop / Ki-ho
I mean we had a whole drama about smiles this year but it was Chae Jong-hyeop’s and specifically Ki-ho’s smile that took the db community by storm
So for that reason I bestow Chae Jong-Hyeop the coveted King The Smile award 😉
In all seriousness, CASTAWAY DIVA was my first time seeing Chae Jong-Hyeop and he did not disappoint! Ki-ho will no doubt be added to my favourite Male Leads post (once I finish writing it up 😅).
indyfan
December 10, 2023 at 12:09 AM
Great choice. Sadly, I didn’t connect with CD. But I watched Loved All Play earlier this year and was bowled over by his smile. I still have Unlock on my watchlist as soon as the current drama deluge ends.
Btw my Bookclub picked Whale for its Jan read. Korea! It’s everywhere!
Midnight
December 10, 2023 at 12:42 AM
I didn’t like Love All Play, but Unlock My Boss was lovely!
indyfan
December 10, 2023 at 12:45 AM
Oh really? Since I watched it late, I received Beanie wisdom and skipped the angsty last third (read the recaps) and watched the finale for more smiles. Looking fwd to Unlock.
HopefulRomantic 🦋 Tigermoth 🦆❤️🦆
December 10, 2023 at 4:09 AM
Eek eek eek I’m so excited for you to watch Unlock My Boss!!!! I didn’t like Love All Play either (everyone took advantage of his love nooo 😭), but as you know, Unlock My Boss is one of my top favorites. I think it’s a bit polarizing – not everyone likes it – but CJH is amazing in it.
HopefulRomantic 🦋 Tigermoth 🦆❤️🦆
December 10, 2023 at 4:09 AM
Yayyyy!!!! He’s my pick, too!!! 🥰 You have great taste, and King the Smile is such a perfect description 😊