Secret Relationships

crazy plot but so intriguing

I was not going to watch this until I saw junseo was in it! I actually wasn’t a huge fan from boys 2 planet, but this show majorly converted me to a fan.

the plot was silly (I know it’s hard to keep a three suitors plot going, but the contract thing was crazy why didn’t jaemin just get together with daon when he liked him? also I wish we got a bit more details in the past and the timeline of when daon liked suhyeon? because I thought he said he always liked jaemin?)

besides the silly plot (which I dont even mind silly plots too much) I think that the chemistry was lacking between the couples. the main couple was cute, but I didn’t think any of the pairings had too much chemistry (surprisingly I’d say the most was with suhyeon, ugh I wish they got together in college, their one cute ring scene hurt my heart and I wanted to see them happy during that time! if suhyeon didn’t yell so much I’d be a bigger fan).

it was kind of funny to see everyone like daon/junseo so much I was like dang give this guy a break. also can’t believe after the main guy took the knife for daon he still went and gave the presentation that’s crazy

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REGRETFUL LOVE STORY

To tell the truth, when I first saw their poster, without even checking the manhwa, the trailer, I thought this will be a story of Daon dating three guys at the same time... I mean, come on, the tittle is Secret Relationship but the Secret Relationship was not even play an important part in this series.

So let's talk about Daon.

While watching, I somehow always feel sorry and pity for him. Like he is in love with someone for like 11 years? And this person actually love him back but the stupidest thing happen... this person is crazy and a walking red flag. And because of this person, he can never actually be in love with anyone properly. And when he finally find someone who is willing to wait for him, he need to push him away because of these two people.

Like some other people, I somehow wish he end up with Kim Su Hyeon. I mean, let put all those egoistic, crazy thing aside, I feel like Su Hyeon also love Daon truly. Maybe because of his family drama, so he does not know how to love properly and afraid that he will lose Daon. In my mind, in another universe, Daon end up with Su Hyeon instead.

Ju Seong Hyeon
To tell the truth, I don't really like him that much. When they kissed during the drunken night, as someone who say that he is willing to wait, he was toooo upset about Daon kissing him and call him Jaemin instead. Like he throwing tantrum for no reason and suddenly, he is good again. And when he is upset about seeing those hickeys and suddenly become good again after that... like, he is having such mood swing or something. What's wrong with you? Seriously.

Finally, Kim Su Hyeon...
A man who is obsess, egoistic, jealousy, controlling... To tell the truth, even he is all that, I think that happened due to his family's situation so I feel so sad that he needs to give up on his love to Daon. This is all happen because that psychotic bastard Shin Jaemin.

Shin Jaemin.
The reddest red flag ever. He knows that Daon is in love with him, so he tries to manipulate Daon to always be at his side, making that guy taking photo of him naked, the reason Su Hyeon need to leave abroad... and does not want anyone else to have Daon to the point that he is willing to die together with Daon. Seriously, I really don't understand how he could exist in the first place as someone who appear handsome, sweet and nice while he is such an evil jerk that come straight from Hell.

The whole story is great, even it is a bit short, I wish it could be longer than 8 episodes. Lucky me, I waited for the whole episode to come out before start watching because I watched the 8 episode straight away in one sitting. Even Daon did not end up with Su Hyeon, but maybe that is for the better. Even the story is good, I got to say that... this does not really have the rewatch value that much.

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another cap for the BL community.

i stayed up late to finish this well into the morning and for nothing. this BL was more-or-less trash. i rated the story high because they had it ! the foundation was stellar but the execution was pure comedy. this could have went down as one of the best of all time considering the plot twist, the excitement, the toxicity, the triangle, etc. but nope. some of the acting was questionable like at the end, in the police station - that made no sense. the intimacy scenes were wack and dry as hell. the one drunken kiss was the best kiss of the whole run. the kiss at the end was that garbage stiff ish that people hate so why did they implement that? the most inviting kiss, for me as a consumer, was the one with the dessert and still that could have been more. what a huge disappointment.

this was definitely way overhyped and overrated by fans. the music was not memorable so i did not rate it accurately. it still pisses me off to know that i watched this even though it was some weeks ago.

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It's a breakthrough for Korean BLs

I have never been stressed than ever after watching this show.

Deviating from its source material, as I did not read it, the series stands as one of the promising and daring series in the genre. I felt like I was not watching a “testing-the-waters” type of show, as it kept me on the edge of my seat every second.

What I really love the most about this is the pacing and storytelling. It has a mix of flashbacks and present timeline, which irritates me most of the time, but here, it works. This device is not just to fuel the plot, but it adds more to the story and motivation of each character.

The production? It's top-notch. Everything works because every detail and nuance has been weaved in each strand of the plot and sequences. It does not feel like a low-budget show.

We can't really talk about this show without paying attention to the performances of the actors. for having a great, compelling, and effective script, requires the same of the actors. They all killed their roles and it adds nothing but weight to why the show worked and successfully emerged as one of the strong contenders for Best BL this year.

This show set a new standard for KBLs, and has given growth to the genre.

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Secret Relationships = Feelings, Confusion, and Pain

Okay but let me be honest 😌
Before I even pressed play, I already knew Junseo from B2P and now ALD1, so yeah—I was super curious about how he’d act in a drama. And listen… he did not disappoint. Overall, Secret Relationships was such a pleasant surprise. The series pulls you in quietly and then suddenly—boom—emotional damage. It’s intense in so many ways: the looks, the tension, the unspoken feelings, the messy choices. You really see how love can betray you, twist you up, and make you completely blind to the truth right in front of you. 😭 What I loved most is how real it felt. No over-the-top drama for nothing—just complicated hearts, bad timing, and feelings you can’t undo. And Junseo? Watching him in this role made me see him in a whole new light.
Final verdict: come for curiosity, stay for the emotional chaos. Definitely worth the watch if you like your romance a little painful and very intense 💔✨

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Toxic Love at its Best or Worst!!!

“Toxic love is an addiction that lures you in with glimpses of happiness, only to trap you in a cycle of pain”- Isabella Garcia

These words would definitely resonate with Jung Da-On’s (Kim Jun-Seo) soul, because the very definition of relationships seems to spell disaster for him. Despite the fact that there are three different men vying for his attention & affections, only one actually cared about his mental wellbeing. This says a lot about their inadequacies, obsessive behaviors and narcissistic attitude. The storyline dwells a lot into their deliberate attempts to wreak havoc in Da-On’s life, so they could exercise control, not one of them being bothered about the viscous cycle of pain he has endured over years. He was constantly played, dictated and his boundaries were pushed; simply because they couldn’t stand seeing with someone else. This mentality is a caricature of most toxic relationships where the victim is physically & emotionally abused. While the story does gleam over these gory details, it also showcases innocent love at its best. As against Shin Jae Min (Kim Ho-Young) & Kim Su Hyeon (Cha Jung-Woo) who force their will on Da-On; Ju Seong Hyeon (Cha Sun-Hyung) wants to stay beside him, cherish him and love him unconditionally, the kind of love that sets you free.

Read the complete article here-

https://the-bl-xpress.com/2025/03/27/secret-relationships-series-review-ep-3-to-8/

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Toxic relationships

When I first tried to watch this show I just couldn’t get into it for some reason. But I’m so glad I watched it!

3 guys “in love” with one guy. 2 of those guys make a dumb agreement to not pursue the guy they are in love with & to pretend to day in front of him. The other guy is his new coworker.

I honestly didn’t think Jae-min was gonna end up being the psycho. I for sure thought it was gonna be Soo-hyeon. I wish they had at least 2 more episodes or I wish they would have made the 8 episodes an hour long. It was rushed & I wanted to know more of the background & what happened to Jae-min once he went to prison & what happen with Soo-hyeon since he decided to give up Da-on.

I’m glad Da-on picked Seong-hyeon. I wish we would have seen more of Seong-hyeon back story since we found out at the very end he actually met Da-on first!

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A rollercoast of emotions that had me biting my nails on the edge of my seat

BAT SHIT INSANE BRO. LJKE FROM BEGINNING TO END IM SHOOCKED. like wtffff that was the craziest twist over oml. Like these two gucking psychopaths over here omg I can't believe jaemin was gotta MURDER HIM. The other guy was painted to be crazy which I get but he was acting insane in the present like bro how did u want to get him back by abusing him instead of just talking it out PLS 😭 but truly TRULY jaemin was quite the mastermind I literally never saw it coming. I felt so bad for the mc like bro couldn't catch A SINGLE break it was tragedy after tragedy man OML 😫 but they werr so endgame. Homie supported him in his career and his family gave him space was understanding and patient like oml 😩🤭 twas a great show idk the writing was pretty good, very entertaining, the two other guys and the plot twists were INSANE but thats low-key the vibe. Highly enjoyable!

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What a huge Roller Coaster

Plot 7.5
Acting and Characters 8
Music and Production 7.5
Rewatch Value 5

At first, I wanted to drop this series. The plot wasn’t bad but a little uncomfortable for me. I had this uneasy sensation towards it. After thinking about it, I decided to continue watching because it was actually interesting and I saw a spoiler video of a nice scene. I believe I made the right choice. Nothing marvellous, but the right combination of love and psychic elements, definitely my cup of tea. The story is not predictable and, at least for me, there is a critical plot twist. So fascinating.
I’m a bit unsure about the ending. I believe it’s a little rushed? Da On needed some alone time, of course, so going abroad was the right choice but I would have appreciate one or two more scenes after it.
Lastly, I have questions:
- What happened to Da On’s father? We see him only one time, then he disappears.
- How could Da On present the project after what happened and with the think of his loved one in the hospital? He wins. This is unreal.

Let’s talk about the characters.
Sin Jae Min is, undoubtedly, my favourite character here. I love how his personality is portraited and the way his mind works is absolutely interesting. The actor (Kim Ho Young) is hot and fabulous at his job. His eyes are famished, crazy and pass down the right feelings and energy (for eleven years). Also, I’m addicted to his poker face. He is surely ill.
Kim Su Hyeon is no less interesting. His behaviour, violent and ambiguous, seems to come from his dysfunctional family dynamics. This poor guy doesn’t know how to clearly and healthily get or ask for what he wants. Again, the actor (Cha Jung Woo) is so very hot and so great at his job. A fierce gaze and very insisting manners: I feel so sorry for him (he’s a little dumb).
Jung Da On is trapped in an awful situation. Empathizing with him, you feel powerless. I have to say something about Kim Jun Seo’s performance though. He isn’t bad. He’s cute and ‘in distress’ but I didn’t appreciate his crying scene (in the last episode if I’m correct).
Ju Seong Hyeon apparently is here only to save Da On from the clutches of the ‘childhood friends’ duo. He’s the usual green forest. Evergreen, obviously. At first, I didn’t like him, but then I changed my mind because the other two are rotten, and so is the environment they nurture. The actor’s performance (Cha Sun Hyung) is good. Sweet and placid eyes, calm attitude and soft look.

Nothing much to say about the music. Honestly, I don’t think there’s a main theme and, for me, this is not nice. However, the direction seems good, as well as the lightning and the sounds effect. The setting is classic: office, home, outside bars.

I’m not going to watch this series again but I’ll recommend it to you. Especially if you are into psychological contents.
Kisses <3

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The Power of Waiting

Started watching it mostly for Junseo, but unfortunately, I feel like his character was kinda undercooked. Junseo had some emotional scenes and in the last two episodes he really proved himself as an actor, but Daon's character was a wet blanket to me and his character arc felt out of place. Though, I did like that despite being pushed around all the time, he still tried to fight for himself. Other than that, I was especially impressed with Kim Hoyoung's performance as Shin Jaemin and totally fell in love with Cha Sunhyung as Ju Seonghyeon. Cha Jungwoo's character had some nice development that felt natural (but the guy desperately needs to go to therapy). Some of the other plot points could have been better developed (like the whole part with Daon's family) but I guess the budget was not unlimited. At times the show tried to be more creative with its cinematography, which I appreciated. The bolder moments that the creators tried to go for were also a nice element that made the series stand out from other works in this genre. Overall, Secret Relationships was frustrating at times but definitely worth the watch for the chemistry between the main leads and and its intriguing (though underdeveloped) plot.

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