“Boys Before Friends” Heats Up!

Episode four of “Boys Before Friends” (BBF), which came out yesterday on Viki.com, was a chapter out of Spring Break reality TV, complete with water fights, ghost stories and lots of kissing.

Not to mention the five minutes of recaps and opening/closing credits.

I have to say though, that watching that much kissing in a K-drama remake was a bit of a reverse culture shock!

Not only did Liam and Zoey lock lips twice in the same episode, but every single couple with the exception of Piper and Chase had some on-screen romance.

But the K-drama fan in me cringed when Krissy (one of F4’s fangirls) and her new boyfriend could be seen making out in the background of a Liam and Zoey scene.

Three minutes later…

…is it just me, or is there way too much kissing in American shows?

I may not like the infamously awkward “open eyes, closed mouth” scenes, but I have always admired Asian cultures’ habit of keeping physical intimacy private.

Though there was that funny moment when Chloe feels Noah up during their midnight kiss and then tries to pass it off with the “you’re like my brother” line.

His reply?

Whoops!

My favorite couple though had to be Chase and Piper. We slowly get a glimpse of his less hormone-driven characteristics as he sympathizes with her relationship problems.

In terms of the technical side, there are still rough patches.

The problem with switching shots between characters that are speaking still continues, and there are two scenes where most of the lines are spoken off-camera.

Sound is also still an issue. I even had trouble hearing my own language!

And I wasn’t the only one.

 Sometimes I can’t hear a thing of what they’re saying” Viki commenter Luisa_Nanda stated, “and that’s why I watch it with subs.”

“Seriously? wtf is the music so freaking loud!?” KpopPrincess2, another viewer, stated.

To summarize, I am beginning to enjoy the series and it is interesting to note the similarities (and differences!) between American and Korean entertainment styles.

The episode may have lacked plot development, but it did have its moments.

Now, let’s move on with the story, shall we?

Check the episode out here at viki.com or the official BBF website.