Drama Digest
Be a Better MIRROR is the spin-off and continuation of the successful show, Be A Better Man. In this show, Joey Leung facilitates a process of healing and growth for all the members of the boy group, MIRROR. The show looks at the 12 days of rest and heartfelt conversations that the members have with one another. These days of rest aim to put the boys back on track and bring them back to their A-game. These conversations will allow them to be united and come back with a better version of MIRROR. With a wonderful host and group members eager to bond and be a better boy group, you can find some great and heartfelt moments that are sure to make you happy. What do the boys do in their twelve days of rest? What are the activities they will get into? And how will they grow with each other in this short duration? What does Joey Leung do to help these boys grow and be better? Watch this show and find out.
The Feel-Good Part
There is a sense of wholesomeness and natural bonding that comes with this show. There are no games, there are no produced contests, sets, or anything of that matter. In all these cases, the groups bond with each other but it still feels like work. In this show, it feels more natural and we get to see the boys outside of their work obligations. It is a very emotional show that tugs at your heartstrings in ways that most variety shows surrounding groups usually do not. What makes this show so great is the boys’ willingness to grow not only as group members but as people. They are willing and able to learn so much in this short time that it is extremely admirable. Joey Leung also does a great job as a host. He does not feel intrusive or out of place. He gives the boys great advice and helps them grow but does not feel like he is an unnecessary part of the show.
The Disappointing Factor
There is not much drama or stakes with this show. Because of its very slice for life tone, it does feel a bit anticlimactic. However, even with that, it manages to deliver a heartfelt show. If you are looking for a variety show with glossy production, stakes, and more fun, then this show is not for you. However, if you want to look into the psyche of group members and how they can grow with one another, then this show is perfect for you.
In-Depth Analysis
What differentiates Be A Better MIRROR from other shows is its ability to give us an almost slice-of-life view into these boys’ lives. While other shows focus more on the various aspect of the group, this show gives the boys a chance to express their lives in ways that they would otherwise not be able to. As a concept, Be A Better MIRROR is a great show and it should be explored with more groups and their daily functions without being too invasive or overbearing.
Star Power
The host of this show is the ever-amazing Joey Leung otherwise known as Pumpkin Jo Jo. He stars in dramas and movies such as Rope a Dope, Missing, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!, 29+1, Stay Curious, and Nobody’s Perfect. He also appears in TV shows such as Be A Better Man, King Maker III, Good Night Show – The Wreak Station, and King Maker IV. He does a great job as a host and mentor and it would be nice to see him host several other shows, especially ones that are more stripped down and less intense. The stars of this drama are the members of MIRROR i.e. Alton Wong, Anson Kong, Anson Lo, Frankie Chan, Edan Lui, Ian Chan, Jeremy Lau, Jeremy Lee, Keung To, Lokman Yeung, Stanley Yau, and Tiger Yau. The boys not only give us a great show by being open and vulnerable but also by being themselves and allowing themselves to be happy and cheerful and bond with each other. Not only does it become a growing experience for the viewers but also for the boys themselves. We also have a guest appearance from Chung Suet Ying, star of Generation Slash, Hong Kong Love Stories, Limited Education, Anita, Zero to Hero, The Way We Keep Dancing, and Time. She has worked with some amazing artists such as Jace Chan, Subyub Lee, ERROR, COLLAR, and MC Cheung.
Overall Opinion
For all its greatness, MIRROR is still a group of human beings with their vulnerabilities and anxieties, and this show does a great job of highlighting the issues they face and how they can bond together.
