The Bangkok Boy

raw, emotional and with a cliffhanger....

While some episodes where not as interesting as others and had some "logic holes", the outstanding feature of this show are the characters and the actors playing them. Even the action scenes were, for a thai BL, quite good (in contrast to Jack & Joker). It's rare for any thai BLs to leave "badies on the field" after the final episode, something we have not seen yet. But the bitter pill we also have to swallow is an open end, which means they are gearing for a season 2.

This show is not for everyone. While there is eye candy and sensual scenes, this show is mostly raw and brutal. That begins in the prison with all the abuse you may associate with it and ends in the finale which is one action sequences after another ending in a blood bath. Also the thai/korean co-production did not feel akward compared to other shows, even when the K-Dad was not really Korean at all, but we will forgive that.

Overall it was something fresh for a thai BL, something different and something not seen yet and for that courage alone we should praise this show. Of course, it was not perfect, the storyline could have been better, but some twist were also well thought out and not as predicable compared to many other shows.

So, if you can stomach the raw and brutal scenes or don't like the overly fluffy stuff, it's a show worth watching.

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Cinematography is giving.

I guess I’m just so used to a certain standard of quality when it comes to Thai BLs that when we actually get high production values—and none of those cringy sound effects—I’m always blown away.

This was honestly a really strong start. It’s clear this series is going to be gritty, raw, and emotional, and honestly? I want that. It’s rare that we get stories like this, so I’m absolutely here for it.

Also, this might be one of my favorite dual-language mashups we’ve seen so far—though, honestly, that dad probably should’ve just spoken Korean. But I’ll forgive it.

I also have to give a shoutout to Top. I know he’s only in a supporting role here, but dang, he’s such a good actor. He blew me away in Every You Every Me, and this just proves even more how talented he is.

And let’s be real—I'm here for the eye candy too. This whole cast is seriously easy on the eyes.

After an intense first episode, I'm officially locked in and seated. Let’s watch this raw, emotional, gritty drama... and probably end up booking a few extra therapy sessions afterward.

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A story of love, deceit and survival!

The drama throws you headfirst into a gritty, neon-soaked world where revenge is messy and love can cost you almost everything. From the start, it makes a bold impression with adrenaline-pumping action, some good and real visuals. Though the storytelling is very layered, it does wobble a bit in the middle but eventually it drew me back.

Sun, freshly out of prison and burning with rage and revenge, set up his own gang. His journey starts off looking like a typical revenge story but his story wasn't that straightforward.
It quickly becomes clear that it’s much more than that. Beneath the surface lied a complex power struggle, where nothing is as it appears and every choice he made came with an emotional fallout.

On this journey, he meets Peace, the son of very man Sun is at war with. (Also I found his name very iconic xD) .Their love story felt heart breaking from the start. The relationship was delicate and beautiful but it was built on manipulation and lies even though the intention might not be wrong. The push and pull made sense and to be honest, I enjoyed it.
They really had good chemistry and the Korean-Thai blend worked for me. It didn't feel forced and the backstories were solid enough to support it.

The antagonists were cold and calculated, as they should have been in stories like this. They didn't just solely relief on the physical violence but a lot of emotional manipulation too. Especially Jihun, I found his character very smartly written compared to other villains here.

But somewhere in the middle, the drama seems to lose its focus. Too many new plotlines were introduced which weren't logical or realistic and some of the twists seemed unnecessary, only to overcomplicate an already complex story. It also started to feel a bit repetitive.

Acting-wise, everyone seemed to be doing a decent job though some emotional scenes could have been better. Visually, I think the drama did a good job with those dark alleys to those intentionally chaotic cityscapes. The fight scenes were sharp and well-choreographed.

The ending does seem to hint at season 2 but I feel they tied up the ends neatly and if there wasn't a next season, I wouldn't mind.

Overall, this was brutal, smart and intense that it occasionally stumbled under the weight of its own complexity. The love here wasn't the saving grace but it held the power to heal and harm. I would recommend it if you are looking for something gritty, where everything revolves around love and choices and their consequences but not "romance", though I feel there is plenty.

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violent underworld

Overall: appreciate that this was a grittier/less frequently told story, felt a bit Romeo and Juliet with warring families/factions. 12 episodes about 55 minutes each. Aired on GagaOOLala worldwide (except Thailand) https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/5273/the-bangkok-boy-2025-e01 and WeTV - uncut https://wetv.vip/en/play/4ckwvmilrazmpan/w410108n8as-EP01%3A_The_Bangkok_boy_Series_(Uncut_Ver.) and cut version (free to watch) https://wetv.vip/en/play/eu6iplbsnlhyh0u/d4101iaz1gu-EP01A%3A_The_Bangkok_boy_Series

Content Warnings: past and current murders/death, gang rape, sexual assault, suicidal thoughts/near suicide attempt, blood, violence, beaten up, torture, child abuse, police brutality, drugging, kidnapping/held against will, con con picture taking/sharing, manipulation, blackmail, non con kissing turned consensual

Watch Suggestions (to remove most content warnings and focus on romance but you will miss a lot of plot, uncut timings)
- episode 3 watch 22-24:45
- episode 4 24:45-28:15, 47:45-53:45
- episode 5 watch 43:30-45 (start of GL)
- episode 6 watch 14:40-22:20, 43:15-44:30
- episode 7 watch 6:40-7:15 and 40:50-44:05
- episode 8 watch 14-15:15, 16-17:50, 24:30-25:45, 25:20-34:20 GL, 39-45, 48:50-54:10
- episode 9 watch 5-7:05 and 9:10-14 for GL; watch 20-24:30, 35-37:50 and 41:50-42:40
- episode 10 watch 15-18:20
- episode 11 watch 7:55-22
- episode 12 watch 57:45-1hr 1min

What I Liked
- different plot/aesthetics
- fight scenes seemed well done
- visuals
- showed how things changed in episode 3
- Mei's character felt realistic
- in episode 7 a character quickly resolved a misunderstanding
- twisty*

Room For Improvement
- started in the present and then moved into a flashback which wasn't super clear at first
- what sounded like AI English dubbing in early episodes
- a lot of characters, they could have removed a few/some side plots
- coffee shop guy was smiling while saying it's a shame in episode 3
- two accidental falls in episode 4
- nonsense stuff including the cliche 'you wouldn't understand if I told you', nonsense lighting and zero security cameras
- *though it at times felt too twisty
- in the finale, a character death had zero weight, they didn't show reactions to it at all
- (neutral) wished a character had been out of the hospital before a relationship started
- (neutral) cliffhanger ending, if they end up doing a season 2 I may bump up my rating to a 9

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Pretty people can't save the mess

The Bangkok Boy had a promising setup: revenge, forbidden love, action, gang dynamics, and trauma. What we got? Pretty actors walking through scenes like they’re lost at a fashion shoot with no script.

Let’s start with the only good part: Everyone is good-looking. Like, distractingly attractive. The MLs, their enemies, even their problematic siblings—eye candy everywhere. That’s it. That’s the compliment.

Everything else? A mess.

Romance? Zero. No spark, no chemistry, no emotional depth. Even the love scenes were emotionally hollow—no passion, no grief, just vibes.

Plot? All over the place. Trauma is thrown in and then ignored. Mei, a sister assaulted for years, is sent to rehab with no emotional follow-up.

Character development? Non-existent. The MLs don’t talk, don’t plan, don’t grow. They just orbit each other like strangers.

Action? Poorly choreographed and painfully mid.


The ending tries to throw in a mysterious “did-he-return?” twist, but by then you’ve stopped caring. There’s no buildup or emotional investment, so the attempt at suspense falls flat.

It feels like someone had one idea—“lovers from enemy families”—and scribbled random filler scenes to get from one moment to the next. Even the potentially powerful dynamic of a fighter and a privileged son working together? Wasted.

Verdict: Watch for the visuals if you’re really, really bored. But emotionally? Intellectually? Narratively? Nope! You're at the wrong place.

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The Bangkok Boy – An Intense Ride Through Love and Vengeance

🌆 The Bangkok Boy (2025) – A Bloodstained Love Story That Hurts So Good 🌆

On what should have been the happiest day of his life—his 18th birthday—Sun’s world crumbled in a single, bloody night. His best friend Kong was killed protecting him, their first and final kiss stolen by violence. His father was gunned down before he could even say goodbye. Sun lost everything in one night: his family, his love, his innocence. That scene alone wrecked me. Their kiss wasn’t just tragic—it was devastatingly poetic. A beginning and an end all at once. 💔

Three years later, Sun walks out of prison a changed man. Angry, hollow, and consumed by grief, he forms the Bangkok Boys, an underground gang bent on uncovering the truth and seeking vengeance. But love comes in unexpected places—in the form of Peace, a gentle Korean artist with secrets of his own. Their relationship is tender yet dangerous, as love and hate intertwine in a city drenched in blood and betrayal.

This is The Bangkok Boy: a gritty, high-stakes revenge romance that delivers heartbreak, betrayal, and moral ambiguity at every turn.

💥 What I Loved
The Emotional Weight – From episode 1, the series hits hard and never lets up. Sun’s journey from grief to revenge is raw and believable. Every choice he makes feels like it comes from deep pain, even when it’s morally questionable.
Sun x Peace – Their relationship is complicated, tragic, and tender. You can feel their love in the stolen glances, the way Peace tries (and fails) to stay away, and especially during that rain scene in episode 11. Watching them break down together was soul-crushing. 💔😭
Twists That Cut Deep – Episode 10 shocked me twice: Joe forcing Sun and Peace to fight each other (“If you don’t fight, he’ll disappear forever.” 😨) and then Joe’s own godsons poisoning him. Betrayal at its finest. 🔥
A Fresh Take on BL – If you’re into hard-hitting action, dark vibes, and revenge-driven stories, this one’s for you. It’s a welcome change from the typical BL setting of schools or universities, offering something much more grounded and intense.

⚠️ Room for Improvement
Too Many Characters – Over 100+ named characters? Between Sun’s friends, Joe’s employees, Madam Yao’s crew, and all the Koreans, it’s overwhelming. Some plotlines felt scattered because of this.
Episode 7 Slump – The pacing lost focus here. The two leads deserved more screen time to flesh out their emotional arc.
Moral Dissonance – Sun shooting Madam Yao in cold blood without remorse felt off. Yes, revenge consumes him, but his sister’s warning—“violence only breeds more violence”—rings truer with every episode. The cycle never ends.

🚨 A Warning
Get ready for some seriously violent fight scenes, drug use, and even an attempted SA in prison—this show doesn’t sugarcoat what inmates go through. It’s gritty, shocking, and totally different from your usual BL drama.

💭 Final Thoughts
The Bangkok Boy isn’t perfect, but it’s unforgettable. It’s more than a BL—it’s a tragic revenge saga with heart-stopping twists and a love story that hurts in all the best ways. Sun and Peace’s relationship is beautifully messy, showing how love can bloom even in the darkest places.

This is not a light watch. It’s violent, bloody, and emotionally heavy. But if you’re ready for an intense, gut-wrenching ride, this series delivers—and then some.

⭐ Rating: 8.5/10
💔 For fans of: dark urban BL, revenge dramas, and star-crossed lovers.
📌 Trigger warnings: violence, death, drug use, attempted SA, moral ambiguity.

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80% Action, 20% Romance

The Bangkok Boy is a gritty, emotionally loaded BL series that dives into some pretty dark themes. It’s a mix of action, crime drama, and a bit of romance sprinkled in—and honestly, I enjoyed it a lot since I’m a sucker for this kind of show.

That said, I couldn’t help but notice that Tape, the main lead, looked a bit too old to be playing someone who's supposed to be 18/21. Still, he nailed the role. His acting was raw and convincing, and the fight scenes were really well done. The chemistry between the leads is definitely there, although I wasn't a fan of the NC scene—it felt way too rough for my taste 😂. The GL couple also had amazing chemistry, and the entire cast really brought their A-game, even the villains. Special shout-out to Aion—he gave a consistently solid performance all throughout.

I also have to give props to Top. I’ve seen him in Every You and Every Me, where he played a more feminine character, and here he pulled off a more masculine vibe effortlessly. He’s clearly a versatile actor who can carry both ends of the spectrum really well.

Now let’s talk about Peace’s dad—he seriously got on my nerves. Always twisting things to control everyone around him, even his own sons. Episode 10, in particular, was the hardest one to watch emotionally.

I appreciate that the series stayed serious and didn’t throw in any out-of-place comedy. Don’t get me wrong, I love shows like KinnPorsche or Joke & Joker too, but in this case, the serious tone really worked in its favor.

Production-wise, it’s top-notch. The cinematography, color grading, set design, and sound? All impressive. It actually reminded me of Jack & Joker in terms of visuals and quality.

Now, if you're in it purely for the romance, you might feel a little let down. The love story between Sun and Peace doesn’t really develop until around episode 8. It’s more of a subplot, but I liked how their bond grew naturally—even though it felt almost impossible in the violent world they lived in. There wasn't a lot of warmth or typical couple moments between them, but I guess that was intentional, considering the darker tone of the story.

If you're after for a full-on BL romance, this might not be your thing. But for me, I’m satisfied with how it wrapped up—even though the ending left us hanging. Hopefully, that means season 2 is on the way.

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good plot, although the execution of it wasn't great

This is my first review so it might not be very coherent

First i would like to say that although the first thing i noticed while watching the show was that the acting wasn't the greatest, there were still a lot of things that i really did like while it was airing. I thought that the plot idea was great and that the male leads had great chemistry between them. I was always waiting excitedly for a new episode to release and I recommended the show to everyone I thought would appreciate it. But after finishing the show I feel like i probably should have waited to recommend it to others until it finished airing as the show became weaker and weaker towards the end, and I sort of regretted doing so.

The things that I really didn't like about the last few episodes and what put me off from recommending to most people:
- The plot begins to become weak towards the end as they include one plot twist after another, that everything isn't even really that surprising anymore and makes you not really care about what’s occurring (feels like they’re trying to make the last episode really surprising/dramatic as possible, but all of these plot twists just cause it to fall short and feel sort of cheap and rushed).
- The ending feels dumb as they bring back Kong and makes the whole show feel useless to me.
- There is an info dump that feels useless to me as im still confused about the lobbyist (although this might just be me being dumb)

I think that the show didn’t live up to what it could have been considering the great plot they had and the chemistry between the actors. Although I loved that show while it was first airing, by the end of it im not really excited for the second season (although ill probably still watch it as I’m holding on to the hope that theyll make something great out of the good things from this show)

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Wolves in Sheep's' Clothing

This was indeed a very involved story of crime, corruption, and mayhem. I am assuming it was trying to mirror or channel, at least a little bit of “KinnPorsche.” A very mafia-type flair was established early on with the projection that some protagonists may not quite as bad as others. Of course, it is simply based on what you are more willing to turn a blind eye to compared to other options. I could not relate to any of it in the sense of being able to find anything ‘good’ with any of its characters. The protagonists were ALL bad. I am fascinated with how one can take immoral and nefarious characters and marry them with illegal actions/activities and somehow try and make the story feel like they are do-gooders. Or somehow worthy of some respect. They are not. They are criminals and are doing criminal activities even though at times it might seem for the right reasons. If I am going to be truthful here, I honestly paid little attention to the story. It was just too abusive and criminal for me to even remotely value. You can read my full review of this series (I did like the bad guys) at BLBliss.com.

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It's not an easy watch!

Okayy I saw people rating the story kind of low and I really don't understand it?! Of course if you want something easy and fluffy you won't like this and shouldn't choose to watch it in the first place.
Personally, this was one of the best storylines this year (if not the best). The acting was great, action scenes were pure cinema, only aspect you can miss is pure romance, because it's simply not about it. We have to understand that romance in this show wasn't supposed to be happy, cute with rainbows and flowers, the plot is not about it. Romance in this show was raw and frustrating and that's what makes the whole show even better!
If you want something simple I won't recommend you to watch this show, but if you're fan of action and you don't need way too many nc scenes and overpowering romance, this show is just for you!

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