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On the bittersweet cusp of graduation, best friends Yeon Ho and Jae Min find themselves standing at a crossroads—not just in their futures, but in their hearts. As they race through the hallways one last time, hand in hand, the weight of unspoken feelings finally threatens to spill over. Yeon Ho’s sudden, inexplicable apology opens a fragile door, and Jae Min steps through with a confession that will change everything. Told in a tender seven-minute snapshot, this South Korean short film from acclaimed queer studio Strongberry captures the universal ache of first love and the terrifying, beautiful urgency of saying what you mean before it's too late. With naturalistic performances and a gentle, sunlit aesthetic, 'Hold Me' is a heartfelt gift that lingers long after the credits roll.

Lee Jun Hui

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Jeon Yeong In

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Hong Min Gi

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soft_bean_boi

August 2025

9/10

I literally melted. The way Yeon Ho and Jae Min look at each other—my heart couldn't take it! That final kiss was so soft and earned. Strongberry never misses, and this tiny gem is pure confessions-and-cuddles perfection.

cinematic_bl_fan

March 2025

7/10

It's a cute seven-minute short, but let's be honest: there's not much plot to sink your teeth into. The acting is fine and the production is clean, but it's essentially one conversation stretched to its limit. Pleasant, not groundbreaking.

chubby_rebel_watch

December 2024

10/10

Finally, a BL that shows a chubby lead being adored without any joke or fetishization! The representation here made me tear up. The confession is handled with such care—no pressure, just honest vulnerability. This is the kind of queer content we need more of.

golden_hour_lens

June 2025

8/10

The lighting in this short is dreamy—warm, golden tones that perfectly match the nostalgia of graduation day. The handheld shots during the running scene felt intimate and alive. Strongberry knows how to make even a seven-minute film look cinematic.

ost_obsessed_me

February 2025

8/10

The soft piano melody that swells during the confession scene is absolutely lovely. It doesn't overpower the dialogue but adds just the right emotional weight. I wish the track were longer—I'd listen to it on repeat!