I can't help it that I love dark stories
Seriously, if you don't like dark stories, toxic stories, then just don't watch this. I personally loved this. I loved how messed up their back story was, how it was overcome and how this entire part of their life went. I do think they need to catch a break though, poor guys. A show like this is relatable and tough but for the dark souls out there, it is perfection.I reeeeeally need the origin story in a show form.
I really cared for the characters and every couples story. I enjoyed the suspense of not knowing when and what will be remembered next, if at all. I found myself rewinding many scenes to rewatch.
You HAVE to watch the uncut version to really get everything. The cut version is sugar coated compared to the uncut. I started with 7 cut episodes and realized I hadn't been watching cut so I went back and watched all the scenes I missed.
Also, it may be toxic but two dudes did the wrong thing and ended up in love anyways, so don't be mad that a villain ended up with a villain.
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PERFECT EXAMPLE OF TOXIC LOVE
Okay I know that some of the viewers will say 'STOP ROMANTICIZING RAPE', this story is not about they romanticizing rape. It is about a toxic love where it started with rape and soon they overcome their own trauma and ended up in love with each other and during their 3 years love, even the smallest little thing could lead into a huge argument yet they couldn't help but to be with each other.Day is toxic because he groom Itt to be hopeless and not sure what to do in life without Day's help and Itt is toxic because of how stupid he could get because of a cake and he is really stubborn. Both of them have their own toxic trait and yes, there is a huge character development throughout the series. Though, I need to complain that WHY THE FUCK IS FRANK WEARING A WIG????????? Like i really cannot unsee it. My god.
But honestly, I am a skipper but this series makes me watch from the start until the end and IT IS A GOOD SERIES. The plot is not the problem here but I think Frank's acting is a little bit stiff and he need slight improvement in it but DARLING..... LONG'S ACTING IS DAYMMMMMMMMMNNNNN. I AM NOT SURE WHY I HATE HIM PREVIOUSLY??????? He is so cool and charming!! Like damn i could watch his fighting scene for hours and I will still fall for him. DAMN LIKE OH GOD HE IS SO COOL I AM NOT EVEN KIDDING. His acting alone could make me watch this series all over again.
Frank's acting is.. hm... very doubtful. He seems to be stiff in certain part and his eyes looks empty, not enough emotion. Though, he is doing alright for this heavy series, I wish he could just give more commitment in this. And also I think its because of Itt's character that could become one of the challenge.
Now please excuse me while I go stalk Long's IG and the previous drama he acted in. LOL.
PLEASE DONT WATCH IT IF YOU ARE NOT READY FOR SOME HEAVY TOXIC SERIES cause I am tired of people complaining about this series.
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I guess I'm the odd one out - I loved this Series
This series got very low ratings... and I get it!This series has a LOT of toxicity - especially the uncut version. If that is not something you can deal with, please don't even try to watch this, you may end up very upset.
While I didn't care for a few of the abusive scenes, they made their point vividly. While I would never want to see anyone behave this way for real, I could accept it for this drama. I think the storyline was well put together, although the end was a bit too "cinderella" for me.
What I didn't really care for were some of the many flashbacks. Some were necessary, some could have been cut.
What I liked - all of the characters - and I felt they were well matched. Honestly, I felt some of the reviews were really harsh. Not everyone likes the same shows (I don't like the silly bl's or the fluffy ones). I prefer the ones with more serious undertones. I feel like there have been a lot of over the top silly bl's this year, with little to no rewatch value. I am sure I will rewatch this one in the future.
One thing I wish they had done was instead of some of the unnecessary flashbacks was to put a storyline of how Day and Itt became lovers.
I like the OST, it's been used before, but it emphasizes the feelings of love.
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A disappointing final installment of the "Love Syndrome" series with a different cast
PLOT: Itt and Day have been a couple for three years. But Day has a car accident and doesn't recognize Itt, having lost his memory of those three years and reverting to his violent self. With infinite patience, Itt takes care of him while he waits for his memory to return (a few love rivals and a villain lurking in the shadows).+++ I really like Lee Long Shi. I'm OK with Franck, but here, Franck has a terrible hairstyle. Furthermore, the chemistry is far from obvious: Franck gives dead-fish kisses, and the couple doesn't seem comfortable in intimate scenes.
+++ Overall, the cast is good, even if some could improve their acting skills.
+++ Good OSTs, but sometimes the volume is excessive (a common flaw in "lakorns"?)
### The storytelling is a bit slow, with unnecessary scenes and characters. The series would have been better with only 8 episodes. The numerous flashbacks (some very repetitive) also weigh down the narrative.
### Very bad fight scenes: all we see is the choreography :)
### The amnesia storyline is too long and poorly developed.
### Itt's trauma related to driving is inconsistent, and above all, incomprehensible: he hasn't personally experienced a traumatic accident (☆_@)
### The director wanted to maintain the [I'll rape/mistreat and abuse you, but you'll still fall in love with me] premise of the novel and the film, but it's a twisted/perverse idea, and here, it's clumsily executed.
In short, my friend FF helped me finish it!
=> For me, a rather disappointing series (watched once, certainly not twice!)
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Suite et fin de la série "Love Syndrome" avec un cast différent.
PLOT : Itt & Day sont maintenant en couple depuis 3 ans. Mais Day a 1 accident de voiture, il ne reconnait pas Itt, ayant perdu la mémoire de ces 3 ans & revenu à sa version violente. Itt, avec 1 infinie patience, va prendre soin de lui en attendant que sa mémoire revienne (qq love rivals, et 1 Villain ds l'ombre). HE.
+++ J'aime bcp Lee Long Shi, et j'apprécie Franck, mais ici, Franck est affublé d'une horrible coiffure. De plus, l'alchimie est loin d'être évidente : Franck fait des dead-fish kisses, et le couple ne semble pas à l'aise ds les scènes intimes.
+++ Globalement le cast est bon, mm si certains pourraient améliorer leurs acting skills.
+++ Bonnes OSTs, mais parfois le volume est excessif (défaut des "lakorn" ?)
### La narration est un peu lente, avec des scènes et des personnages inutiles. La série aurait été mieux avec 8 épisodes. Les nbreux flashbacks (certains très répétitifs) alourdissent aussi la narration.
### Très mauvaises scènes de fight : on ne voit que la chorégraphie :)
### L'arc narratif de l'amnésie est trop long et mal exploité.
### Le trauma de Itt par rapport à la conduite de voiture, est inconstant, et surtt, incompréhensible : il n'a pas subi lui-mm d'accident traumatisant (☆_@)
### Le réalisateur a voulu garder l'optique [je te viole / maltraite et abuse de toi, mais tu vas tomber amoureux de moi qd même] du roman et du film, mais c'est tordu / pervers comme idée, et ici, exécuté de façon maladroite.
Bref, mon ami FF m'a aidé à aller au bout !
=> Pour moi, une série assez décevante (vue une fois, certainement pas deux !)
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A Bittersweet story of Love and Redemption
Before delving into the world of "Love Syndrome," I decided to explore the First Book of the series, which painted a tumultuous picture of their relationship. Hoping for growth and improvement, I jumped into the series, only to find that while there were changes, they fell short of true progress.The story follows Itt, initially portrayed as a petulant child, whose unreasonable demands lead to an accident resulting in Day’s partial amnesia. Day, his boyfriend, fails to recognize Itt and reverts to his hateful demeanor, favoring only his younger brother. Undeterred, Itt remains by Day's side, determined to jog his memory and rebuild their past. Flashbacks offer glimpses into their shared history, while an antagonist from their past threatens to destroy them both.
One of the main grievances lies in Itt's failure to learn and mature after the tragic events. Instead, he regresses, becoming a victim of circumstance and suffering from panic attacks. However, there are glimmers of growth as Itt learns to care for Day without becoming overly emotional when faced with rejection. Conversely, the relationship between Day's brother, Night, and Itt's friend, Gear, blossoms into something more wholesome.
The series also suffers from repetitive plots, where Itt repeatedly runs away from Day, only to meet someone new who falls for him, only for Day to reclaim his dominance. This cycle becomes predictable and lacks depth. Moreover, the character development of Itt feels stagnant and one-dimensional, leaving him bland as a protagonist. Day's temperament fluctuates between caretaker and temperamental, leaving the audience yearning for consistency and growth.
However, amidst these shortcomings, Lee and Frank deliver commendable performances, breathing life into their characters. Their talent and dedication shine through, despite the limitations of the script. Additionally, the music score, especially the opening track, adds a layer of enjoyment to the viewing experience.
In conclusion, this series may not live up to all expectations, and my personal disappointment may taint my perception. Yet, it remains watchable, primarily due to the captivating performances of the lead actors. Give it a chance, but with tempered expectations, and appreciate the glimpses of talent within the series.
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When Abuse Disguises Itself as Love: the Disaster of Love Syndrome III
Ed. Note I’m reposting the same review here in the uncut version, since the difference between the two is almost nonexistent.I grew up watching movies and TV series, falling in love with stories and, over time, with the psychology behind them. I’ve always sought works capable of digging into you, disturbing enough to haunt you even after watching, to unsettle you and keep you awake at night. I’ve survived Cannibal Holocaust twice, and I know how to recognize when a story really wants to hit hard.
Love Syndrome III, however, doesn’t belong to that category. It’s not disturbing, it’s not extreme, it’s not cruel. It’s simply annoying. And it is so because it does something I deeply hate: it takes violence and romanticizes it, turning it into a sick fairytale.
The annoyance I feel towards this series is the same I feel every time a story tries to convince me that “even a psychopath can fall in love if they meet the right person,” or that the victim, sooner or later, will bend until they realize that deep down they feel love for their abuser. These clichés are not only banal: they are dangerous, and Love Syndrome III is a toxic concentrate of them.
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A necessary premise
I know this isn’t the first part of the story, and that Love Syndrome III is the third chapter of a saga, drawn precisely from the third part of the novel. After finishing it, I looked for information about the story to understand how much was different and what the author’s true intent was. From what I could gather, the author of the novel wanted to portray two equally toxic characters, two damaged individuals destroying each other. There was no “good guy” or “bad guy”: they were two sides of the same toxicity.
The series, on the other hand, chose to turn it all into a romantic melodrama, simplifying the characters and turning the dynamic not into a war between two toxicities, but into the glorification of an abusive relationship disguised as love.
For those wondering: yes, I finished the series. Not because I liked it, but because I don’t like leaving things unfinished. I never leave anything halfway: even after months or years, I always pick up what I started. For me it’s like an open door that has to be closed. And in this case, I also watched it because I trusted the recommendation of someone I know well, who knew very well how much these dynamics annoy me.
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SPOILER RED ZONE
How the series builds dependency (not love)
The very first “thesis” of the story is stated outright: Day wants Itt to be dependent. Not “loved”: dependent. The text makes it explicit — Day spoils him, conditions him, isolates him so that “you’ll never think of leaving.” It’s behavioral programming, not tenderness. The series shows/tells us that Day takes pride in his method: making sure Itt cannot live without him. This isn’t subtext between the lines: it’s staged and discussed in the early episodes.
On a psychological level, this is conditioning: reinforcements, punishments, emotional blackmail. It’s gaslighting when useful and love bombing when convenient. It’s the deliberate construction of an emotional dependency bond (what audiences often call “Stockholm Syndrome,” though it isn’t a clinical diagnosis).
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The amnesia device: a moral reset that absolves the abuser
Then comes the accident: Day loses his memory of the last three years, meaning his entire relationship with Itt. Dramaturgically, amnesia works like a clean slate: it erases past responsibilities, justifies new cruel treatment (“I don’t remember you”), and forces the victim to start from zero to “earn back” affection from the one who already devastated them. It’s a narrative device that shifts guilt from the abuser to fate. Yet even without memories, Day continues to react with instinctive jealousy and control: the behavior remains, but the story dresses it as “instinctive love.”
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The perimeter of control: not only over Itt
Control doesn’t stop at the couple. The series shows Day ordering one of his men (Nan) to “discipline” Mac, Itt’s obsessive/infatuated high school friend. It’s punishment by proxy: Day uses his subordinates to police anyone orbiting Itt. Jealousy becomes management of other people’s lives, and instead of condemning it, the narrative treats it as “romantic” jealousy.
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The crossover that doesn’t hold: Day in Unforgotten Night vs Love Syndrome III
As if that weren’t enough, the series seems to wink at a connection with Unforgotten Night. In Love Syndrome III, Kamol and Kim appear (though played by different actors), leading many viewers to wonder if the two narrative universes belong to the same world.
And here’s the shock: if the Day of Love Syndrome III were truly the same Day of Unforgotten Night, we’d face an inexplicable psychological leap. In the first context, Day doesn’t come across as hateful or irredeemably toxic, and his relationship isn’t depicted as sick. In the second, he becomes the embodiment of manipulation and romanticized violence.
The result is a narrative short-circuit: two irreconcilable versions of the same character, a discrepancy so abysmal it leaves the viewer more confused than engaged. If the intention really was to create a “BL multiverse,” the attempt only undermines the story’s coherence and credibility further.
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“It’s not love, it’s acceptance” — staged
What the series calls “love” is, scene after scene, forced acceptance.
Itt endures insults, coldness, and emotional blackmail “because Day doesn’t remember” and because “one day he’ll go back to how he was.”
The script rewards surrender: the more Itt endures, the more the story rewards him with crumbs of tenderness.
Itt’s literal mantra is: “I have to be patient with Day.” Not “I have to care for myself,” not “I deserve respect”: patience towards abuse until it gets reframed as passion.
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“Redemption” on command
The so-called moral turning point comes because it has to: it’s not psychological growth, it’s a genre requirement. Day apologizes, has “cute” jealous scenes, does protective gestures: the reward mechanics realign the viewer. It’s emotional engineering to normalize dependency. The result: the audience is asked to root for the “tamed bad boy” — without a true path of accountability.
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Aesthetics that betray the artifice (yes, even the wig)
Visually, the series sabotages itself. The styling choices for Itt (the wig fans had called “horrible” since the promotion) are the perfect symbol: nothing is authentic. It’s hard to engage with trauma if the image reminds you in every frame of its artificiality. And when acting and direction swing between stiff and forced, suspension of disbelief collapses. Even genre-friendly viewers pointed out cringy performances, weak directing, and even a phony final fight.
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Psychological anatomy (brief but sharp)
Day: behavioral profile of a coercive partner. Instills dependency (spoiling/limiting), uses jealousy and isolation, delegates punishments, then seeks absolution through amnesia/“I’ve suffered too.” It’s the grammar of the romanticized abuser: guilt dissolved in backstory, passion as an excuse.
Itt: written as a functional victim. His agency is sacrificed on the altar of “stay and wait”: he endures, self-blames, trains himself not to react. The series rewards him when he’s most compliant — and that’s the most painful part, because it teaches the audience how you get trapped in the cage.
Social system (family/friends/boss): a framework that validates. The brother believes jealousy will “trigger memories” (so jealousy = cure). The boss in love who visits “normalizes” the idea that even crime can be redeemed through romance. Henchmen carry out punishments “for love of the boss.” It’s a world telling you: endure, because love justifies everything.
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“Why it hurts” (more than explicit cruelty)
For those who’ve lived through abuse, seeing these mechanisms glorified is a trigger. For those who haven’t, the risk is normalization: jealousy = passion, possession = protection, surrender = proof of love. The series doesn’t put violence on display to condemn it: it translates it into romantic language and feeds it to you as medicine for tender hearts. This, to me, is the gravest irresponsibility.
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Method note (on the “facts” of the Love Syndrome world)
Within the franchise and fan discussions circulates — and the series winks at — a backstory of kidnapping/rape as the origin of Day/Itt’s bond, an element made even more explicit in the spin-off movie and novel materials. Even when the TV season tones it down or moves it to flashbacks/backstory, the point remains: the core is violent, and the story uses it as a romantic spark.
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Technique and packaging (for fairness)
Cast & setup: Lee Long Shi (Day) and Frank Thanatsaran (Itt) lead a 2023 drama produced as a 12-episode miniseries, with amnesia as the main engine.
Writing & editing: reinforcement structure (cruelty → affection → jealousy → affection), punitive subplots (Mac/Nan) to reiterate systemic control. A finale that simulates “growth” but in fact rewards surrender.
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Closing (no discounts)
Love Syndrome III isn’t “raw”: it’s manipulative in the worst way. It uses amnesia to wash away abuse, cross-series fanservice to legitimize universal redemption, and romantic language to teach you that suffering is proof of love.
It’s not love: it’s acceptance, dependency, annihilation.
A handbook of romanticizing abuse disguised as a love story.
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Wish I could give it a lower score
This is one series that left me conflicted.On one side, the acting was pretty decent (especially for a bl series) the story line was good and I liked the design of the characters, but on the other hand the characters do such f***d up s**t that by the end of it i didn't want them to have a happy ending, I wanted them to go to jail.
It's why I gave the rewatch value such a low rating, I cannot be objective about it and I wouldn't put myself through this again.
I guess my advice would be watch at your own discretion. If you know/think that scenes and themes depicting sexual violence abuse, grooming, rape and coercion will trigger you or make it unwatchable maybe skip this one.
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A not good but, DEFINETLY, not boring "fanfiction"!
When I started watching Love Syndrome, I knew what I was getting. So I didn't set up high expectations and this is what made me like it in a questionable way.The couple in the beginning is really weird, with Itt being annoying as hell and we felling pity for Day having to deal with someone like him. But as the drama goes we see that both of them are really toxic, so basically they are perfect to each other. The one thing that I really hate on this drama, is the banalization sexual assault. Most of the couples go through this on events prior the beginning of the story, and they happen to work through it and still love each other, which I actually don't think was needed for the plot.
Love Syndrome doesn't have a really good story, but it's not boring and tedious, it feels like one of those fanfics that was written by a teenager, it's not a masterpiece but is really entertaining. Something is always happening and nothing feels like a filler, all adds to the main storyline that is Day's memory loss and Itt trying to get his old Day back while dealing with his aggressive behavior.
The cast is nice and they did a good job. However there were some moments of their acting that threw me a little bit off (mostly Frank), but it was not that serious and it didn't make me have less fun watching it. But in the other side, there were really nice moments fulfilled with emotions.
I didn't watch it the original, just this uncut version, and I feel it's worth the try. But be mindful about the content of it. You are not going watch something cute, romantic and light-hearted. This one is REALLY toxic, and I got a little bit addicted.
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Chaotic storyline
Let's begin. 😅 uhh this was a complicated one. Like it had no back story i mean it had but damn it was complicated.So the story starts with some fluffy scenes which i totally enjoined but soon becomes a mess. Itt is do damn clingy so clingy that makes me want to punch him in the throat so that he stops whining for a second. Poor Day has to put up with him like 24/7 and it makes me want to scratch my face. I know Day said he want's Itt to be dependent on him but bitch this is a whole nother lever of addiction.
The story had potential but it was poorly executed,the flashbacks were ok but somehow not enough or to much to many side characters and to many side lovers both of them equally jealous with zero to none chemistry between the leads.
It's a drama that makes you hope that it will get better but unfortunately not. 😅
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A lot to unpack!
This show was problematic, over the top, and toxic, but damn was it entertaining!I personally enjoyed the show and how dramatic it was despite the realistically problematic nature. My only actual complaint is...
THE FLASHBACKS
GOOD GOD!
This show could've easily been 2 episodes shorter if they cut out all these unnecessary flashbacks!! That's what kept me from being able to give this an 8 star. Unless it was Day regaining his past memories, we didn't need a flashback, and we didn't need to see it more than once either! The show was constantly replaying scenes we already saw as well as flashbacks, multiple times, sometimes more than 2 to 3x. It was so absurd and unnecessary.
I loved Night and Nick's side relationships with their partners. They were a very enjoyable part of the cast. Mac's was very confusing to me, like was he a hostage or what?? 😭
Anyway, if you like absurd shows and don't mind problematic content then you may enjoy this crazy gem!
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Favorite Series
I enjoyed this series very much, great story about revenge, forgiveness, finding happiness, and dealing with hard times, It has many layers to the story. It's not for everyone, but I did love it overall, especially the ending wedding. It is a sister series to Forgotten Nights, which I also loved, but once again it's not for everyone since we all have different tastes. It's sad people truly do not understand the story or characters. I would recommend and rewatch as all the couples are beautiful and all deal with different issues and grow over the episodes, you have to understand this is part of a 3 storyline series. I do look forward to the next chapter. The characters and acting were good and they all had chemistry. It was nice to see that they should have different levels of personality and couples coming together. Showing us the different types of coupling that happen. It surprises me that a few are being haters for this series when clearly they don't get the whole overall storyline, but I would hope people see what is really there and how real this can be for the true value. I give it 10 for showing a great story and actors.Was this review helpful to you?
