[lilsh0rtnancy]

Ahh~ I'm loving how the love story is developing. Even when you're dating someone, destiny has a way to bring two people together.

I love Riko's character and I'm glad that she is upfront with her feelings.

[lee-chan]

In episode 04, I wished it were Naoki who gave the flower to Riko.. but oh well. Least the little boy did it for him. It also seems Riko realizes her feeling for Naoki. And man, I just hate it when Natsuki rolls her eyes and smokes her cigarette after talking to Naoki. She's such a troublesome character.
I wish Riko and Naoki would get together really soon, because its being with each other that gives them the strength they both are yearning for.

[hermerry]

Because I have watched his dramas several times, I love his acting so much. It is quite natural. Especially, in this drama I love his characteristic, he is a good listener and very kind. However, at the end of ep4, I feel so angry, why her girlfriend did this to him. I don't like her.

[sasgrace]

This drama is a disappointment. OMG what's going on with YEAR 2009 ? Most of dramas (korean and japanes) I have watched are lacklusters.

[semi-fly]

Screen captures from episode 05:

[aryssa]

if you guys compare this drama to the korean BOF, which one is better?in terms of the storyline not the looks department.

friendly reminder : i'm not a fan of BOF...never was and never will.i use it as a comparison coz if the drama is better than BOF, i might give it a try

EDIT : PLEASE IGNORE THIS POST.THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

[sp4078]

if you guys compare this drama to the korean BOF, which one is better?in terms of the storyline not the looks department.

friendly reminder : i'm not a fan of BOF...never was and never will.i use it as a comparison coz if the drama is better than BOF, i might give it a try.

LOL, so random. Why do you compare this drama which is a totally different genre from BOF ? Are you new to J-drama ?

Anyways, just watch. There's no drama can be worse than BOF. Period.

[&endeavor.]

This drama is a disappointment. OMG what's going on with YEAR 2009 ? Most of dramas (korean and japanes) I have watched are lacklusters.

I agreed that there have been some dramas released this year that haven't been the best, but I wouldn't categorize this drama with any of them. Buzzer Beat is a great drama and the connection between the two main leads are subtle but noticeable. There's no "I hate you first and now I love" kind of story line going on. They started off as two people that lived in the neighborhood and as they talk about their future goals, life's struggles, etc with each other, they become drawn to one another --- that's when the relationship starts.

if you guys compare this drama to the korean BOF, which one is better?in terms of the storyline not the looks department.

friendly reminder : i'm not a fan of BOF...never was and never will.i use it as a comparison coz if the drama is better than BOF, i might give it a try.

BOF and Buzzer Beat are two different dramas with two different genres. I can understand the comparison between all of the Hana Yori Dango's remakes and stuff but you're asking us to compare the impossible. Plus, I wouldn't compare a Japanese Drama to a Korean Drama.

I can tell you that I enjoy watching Buzzer Beat more, if that helps with your decision. Or you can always watch the first episode and decide rather you want to continue.

[aryssa]

you know what...i take back that stupid question.
i've watched the first episode....it's kinda ok i guess.
i might give it a try...

and sp4078
no i'm not new to j-drama....notice my profile pic?

[c0lap1nada]

if you guys compare this drama to the korean BOF, which one is better?in terms of the storyline not the looks department.

friendly reminder : i'm not a fan of BOF...never was and never will.i use it as a comparison coz if the drama is better than BOF, i might give it a try.

They're on totally different scales, but I would still choose Buzzer Beat.
I thought Korean BOF was fail beyond fail... the only BoFs worth watching is the Taiwanese and Japanese one.

[Shiget^]

I just made a PiKo fanvid ^^ (Yamapi x Keiko or more like Naoki X Riko fanvid)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uv03YOqfiQ
hope you like it
WARNING THO IT HAS SPOILERS FOR EPISODE 5

[*kyuhyunnie*]

I can't say why, but Buzzer beat is different. The love developing b/w them is unware to them but we can see it.
I also love how at the basketball court where he and she play at has a board there that says "Love makes me stronger" hint hint, Her support makes him stronger.

[&endeavor.]

I just made a PiKo fanvid ^^ (Yamapi x Keiko or more like Naoki X Riko fanvid)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uv03YOqfiQ
hope you like it
WARNING THO IT HAS SPOILERS FOR EPISODE 5

This is very cute. The song fits the drama well and the way you placed the clips went well with the song!! I like it. =)

[novemberbaby]

I think my heart stopped for a moment when I saw the last part of episode 5.

It was definitely one of those Finally! moments.

[starforme]

^ same reaction here! my younger sister and i rewatched it like twice because we wanted to see it and confirm it--to feel it again and again haha yamapi's chemistry with keiko is probably the best that i've ever seen with him and a love interest, which hella excites me! kind of like he finally met his match/someone who he could be situated with in a close proximity. he wasn't even as close with his girlfriend in this as he was when he was with keiko, although i believe this could have been purposely directed. x: but yeah... i really enjoy watching the budding romance ^^ i'm just really curious to see the plot development seeing as we're still episodes away from the end. dun dun

[xiam9]

I can't believe I didn't know about this drama. I know he always has summer dramas, but I'm such a poor fan that I forgot.
Now that I'm back in my korean-craze phase, I've completely forgotten about my other love, JE boys!

I'll go watch this now!

[pillowbox]

Chinese subs are coming out tomorrow! so happy.. can't wait to hear the girlfriend's explanation on why she kiss the other basketball player

[xradiostatic]

i was so anxious i watched ep 5 without subs. i was holding my breath towards the end haha. can't wait for english subs so i can know what's going on in all of the dialogue that occurred.

[yongwonhi]

I was going to wait for English subs but I couldn't wait so I watched it with Chinese subs last night... LOL

Gahhh, the girlfriend (? ex I guess?) really annoys me... didn't see much of her this episode though. And the guy (sorry, forgot his name...) she cheated on Naoki with = ...gross looking? Haha, I mean... something about the way he presents himself just grosses me out LOL (and he's not very good looking :3).

Mai is so cute LOL

Gosh, Riko must seriously like Naoki... and I think she knows it but she's just trying to NOT like him cuz she thinks he has a girlfriend, and she thinks that Kawasaki (is that his name LOL) is a great guy and she should be falling for him (but she's not!). I mean, running to the training place just because he cried over the phone? That's some commitment man!

Gahh, the ending <3 The hug was soo good... like, an actual hug! Not one in dramas where one person puts their arms awkwardly around the other... and the other just stands there stiffly.

But preview for ep 6 ... x__x Seems like Kawasaki sees Naoki sending Riko off... uh oh...
Doesn't seem like their love (hehe) progresses any further, but we'll see. Can't wait!


On another note, does anyone want spoilers for this episode? I can probably do a quick summary/spoiler-ish thing. My Chinese isn't great, but I can probably write about most of the episode

[AsobiSeksu]

^ i just got done watching also!

that hug was just really amazing. you can feel the emotions they felt. well done to them. both great. i'm glad naoki's gf got caught. i felt so bad for her when she tried to beg him for forgiveness.

in the preview for ep 6, it seems that kawasaki is going to announce his engagement to riko!! no! you have to be with naoki!

on the side note, i'm shipping for shuji and mai. they are so cute and funny. i want they romance to start soon ><