Only Boo!

A FEEL GOOD SERIES.

I gave it a solid 9.5 out of 10, just based on the warm, fuzzy feeling that we all need once in a while after watching 18+ BLs, and Only Boo! gave me a boat load of that nice feeling at the end of it.

That's not all but the strongest feeling I got after watching the final episode of Only Boo! The plot wasn't extremely unique but also not predictable which is a plus for the team.

I do have a weird love-hate thing going on in my head toward the end. It's just my personal opinion that they rushed the ending quite a lot compared to how long certain scenes or uneventful side stories were in the rest of the 11 episodes.

The cast was young enough to play school kids or else it's always 25 year olds playing 15 which leaves a bitter taste even if the plot line is engaging.

In conclusion, Only Boo! was an adorable, warm and nice series. I'd watch it again with no doubt just to feel comfortable (and to feed my delusion that love ends well for every single human being.)



P.S.- It could be a comfort series for many soft-love BL fans too.

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CLASSIC FLUFFY BL DONE RIGHT!!

I'll be honest when I say I didn't look forward to this show AT ALL when it was first announced, even the trailer didn't really catch me but I gave it a chance and watched the first ep and I'm so glad I did!! I was HOOKED since ep 1. This show became one of my favorite shows of all time🥹 all these characters will stay with me for a long time.

The show has a simple plot but no scene ever felt like filler to me. The one thing I really want to compliment is the editing!! It really looked like the editor took their time on this show!!

The cinematography was amazing as well. The lotus pond scene is just so beautiful!

The chemistry between all the actors was amazing! No awkward acting even though the leads are newbies. Keen as Moo really won my heart!! He was incredibly charming and super adorable, I could never be mad at him:( A character like Moo can easily become annoying and over bearing but it was so well done by keen that anytime anyone made moo sad, i was ready to fight people (looking at you shone). Kang's character was more reserved and introverted but I love that Sea managed to portray his emotions properly still! Often times, people end up making such characters like rocks and I hate that! But kang was very dear to me:( I do think sea is lacking a bit in crying scenes but it didn't take me out of the scenes or made me cringe so it's ok, he'll improve with time.

The second couple did amazing as well!! My heart hurt for payos throughout the series and although Potae was infuriating at times, I didn't hate his character at all. Neth was soo fun as well, we love a bestie who is always supportive but will call your sh*t out if needed! and i love that she got her own love interest! Also wanna mention the moms!! I love that both kang and moo's moms were so supportive of them even though in different ways.

I also loved the character development of the couples!! Individually and together. The characters never did things just because, they all had reasons for everything, you might not like the reasons but it made sense for the characters, and that is soo hard to find in shows honestly(especially gmmtv shows).

One thing I LOVED about this show was the COMMUNICATION!! They always talked things through and that rarely happens in shows! Even the breakup was done due to external issues. Loved that they talked about the toxicity of the industry and the fans and how it hurts the idols and their loved ones.

The show did a great job balancing the funny, flirty scenes with the more emotional and serious scenes, also can i mention that the OSTs were absolutely amazing?? Keen's singing is absolutely beautiful!!!

Have already rewatched the show a no. Of times and would definitely recommend to other people who just want to relax a little after a tough day and need some smiles!! This show doesn't get enough love!

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Only boo is a show that doesn't disappoint

Before this show came out I didn't have high hopes for it. I had watched some trailers for GMM 2024 pt 1,and i didn't frist think shows was gonna be the best. OH HOW I WAS WRONG! The first bl that i had watched was MSP,and this show gave me nostalgia for that show and soooo much more. Im start with the acting. For Keen and Sea's frist show i think did a pretty good job in show the emotions that the characters felt. In my opinion Keen really stood out in showing how silly and playful that the characters Moo was. Sea did pretty well too.In show how at frist he found Moo to be annoying. He did feel a little stiff , but did better later on i. The show, showing how Kang felt about Moo. The MUSIC IS AMAZINGGG. This show has soo many good songs and are all soo catchy. Especially because Moo wants to be am idol. The music captures the feel goo funees of this show. All i have left to say is this show is soo good to watch as a starter bl. Its cute.,fun,heartfelt,funny,and all around a amazing show. I would highly recommend 🤗

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New ingredients, but surprisingly delicious dish

I have never written a review on this site, but I feel obliged to write this given some of the harsh critics and how I fell in love with this series despite a relatively new pair of leads.

The plot is not really new as a theme. We have had City of Stars and Lovely Writer that talked about entertainment industry. However, the core of the plot about making choices between love and dream, sacrifices, and others are such a fresh breeze. I also love how the relationship of the main pair is a healthy one from start to finish - not a sham-turned-romantic and one-sided love, etc.

Keen / Moo is the star of the show. I cried nearly everytime he was in tear. He reminded me of Fourth from MSP, but much more dramatic. His acting is also natural in my view. I hope GMM continues to push him forward.

Sea / Kang is a bit stiff in my opinion, but I can see development of his acting skill through the series. I love the chat between Kang and Moo on EP12 the most. I feel that was when he has the best expression in the entire show. While I am not the biggest fan of his acting skill, I must say that the cool, calm, and less expressful acting somewhat suits the Kang character from the original novel. He somewhat reminded me of Tinn from MSP to a certain degree.

Lastly, the second Pair of Yos and Tae was a good match. I must say Im quite annoyed and perplexed how the two lived together for a year without discussing how they are in love with each other. However, I still adore Aun and would love to see more of him in main role.

I hope GMM gives us more KeenSea. The two are really good together!

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The Fluffy BL Series I Didn't Know I Needed

Only Boo is such a refreshingly cute, fluffy, and lighthearted BL series. It follows Kang and Moo, who randomly cross paths when Moo gets sent by his mom to a rural area to study. Kang works at the school canteen and is into arts, while Moo is a high schooler dreaming of becoming an idol, passionate about dancing and music.

It’s a light rom-com that moves at a nice pace, and what I love most is how unpredictable it is. I honestly didn’t expect much going in. I thought it would be another typical high school BL with a cliché storyline but it surprised me in the best way.

One of the things I really appreciated is how fast Kang and Moo realize their feelings for each other. No unnecessary 8-episode buildup. Just genuine emotions from the start.

Kang and Moo are such lovable characters with amazing chemistry. They really feel like a real couple, so much physical touch, acts of service, and quality time. And the side couple? Just as adorable and in sync.

The cast is also age-appropriate, which adds a layer of realism. For a group of fresh faces in their first series, they did an amazing job. It's refreshing to see that kind of authenticity.

Moo’s flirting and confidence had me giggling the whole time, whoever wrote those sweet pickup lines deserves a raise! He reminded me of Gavreel from Gameboys: bold, straightforward, open-minded, and totally unafraid to go after what he wants. Meanwhile, Kang is more reserved, but he slowly opens up, and it’s so wholesome to watch.

Their relationship is healthy and full of clear communication, which is such a breath of fresh air in the BL world. Also, shoutout to their moms! I love how both are supportive of their sons' relationship, no matter the gender. That kind of representation really hits home.

Each episode just keeps getting better. Even though it’s light and fluffy, it never feels boring.

Now, I usually lean more toward the spicy, chaotic, drama-filled BLs but Only Boo absolutely won me over. There’s something special about a feel-good series that just radiates good vibes.

Plus, I love how it tackles the real struggles idols face like the “no dating” rules. It reminds viewers that idols and celebrities are humans, not possessions. They deserve love too, and this show sends that message loud and clear.

More people seriously need to watch Only Boo, they’re missing out on all the cuteness and heart this series brings.

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Adorable Main Leads with Fluffy Chemistry

This is a Thai BL that frankly stands out for me. I had almost given up on Thai BLs because of their unoriginal story lines and sameness. Frankly, they were getting banal. And with the title of this one, it well sort of screamed out to me to skip it because of its vapidity. I am so glad I did not. I loved this series but with two caveats.

The saga starts out pretty much predictable. A precocious young man named Moo (Keen Suvijak) is not living up to his expectations, according to his mother. Moo wants to be an ‘Idol’ and is fixated on it. With grades slipping, she gives him an ultimatum and a challenge. Change or Else. So, she sends him off to a school where she attended that is a bit remote and is given instructions to concentrate on his studies enough to get into a university, and then he can pursue his dream. Meanwhile, he cannot sing or dance until these academic conditions are met.

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Too cute to handle, a gem

In my heart it's a 10 and I would gladly rewatch it again and again but if I have to analyze it overall and a bit deeper, there's some (small) elements that could be better or to wish that it would turned out differently. In addition, I wasn't that fan of the filter or the way it was a bit too bright for me (lightning and the transitions of some scenes). But as I said, it's a small part of the negative elements.

It's indeed a cute simple story but they managed so well in executing and developping the plot and making me to be that invested and to looking forward each week!

I do think, this is a feel good serie, even a comfort serie, easy to watch and to root for characters especially Moo. He's really cute, straighforward and a bit annoying but can't help to love this character.

For newbies such as Sea who plays Kang, Keen who plays Moo and Ashi as Payos, they did overall well especially Keen (maybe I'm biased lol). As I'm watching Project Alpha, I'm so thankful that GMMTV gave an opportunity to Keen and Ashi and to be able to shine in their own way. I'm really looking forward to their next projects!

Another character that I really appreciate, it's Nate, the bestfriend of Kang played by Milk Pansa, she's so bubbly, funny and loveable, I truely love her vibe!

As for the OST, I already have my favorite ones but in general, it's easy and catchy to listen.

To put in a nutshell, "Only boo" is, personally, a really nice and a lovely surprise of this year. It was a pleasure to follow this serie since the begining to the end.

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Wonderful Vibes and an Award Deserving Actor

 Being an avid consumer of films, I appreciate all types of stories, but being the optimist that I am, clearly I prefer the happy ones. And this is just my cup of tea. It's one of those good mood inducing pills. The series has wonderful vibes all across its length.

Suvijak Piyanopharoj truly deserves an award for the amazing job he did. I hope he gets it. And all the more appreciation for him because he is so young. Not that the other actors didn't do a good job. They did. But "Keen" literally made the entire show, he outshone everybody else by far.

 The story itself is not necessarily new and not necessarily interesting, but the main lead did such a wonderful performance that I didn't even realize it until I decided to write this review.

 The Moo character is so sunny, so innocent, so sincere, so playful and at the same time so determined, so loyal, so hardworking towards his big dreams (career and love) that it made me wonder: what if all of us were a little bit more like him? Sure, his circumstances were a little better than they are usually in real life, but still...

 Also, I deeply appreciate the fact that the film tackles the "fans" problem, and not only that. As far as I know, as a non Asian, fans in that part of the world are quite delusional in their love and support towards their idols and more often than not they have unrealistic demands. Those artists are literally denied the right to a private life of their own. Which is inhumane. I know it's a vicious circle between the moneymakers of the industry, the Asian culture and the unrealistic fans, but the fact that this problem is brought to attention in more and more films is a good sign. Let's hope that things will improve in the near future.

 Coming back to the film, it was definitely worth watching. Irrespective of the domain, a person who does well in their work is always shining and inspiring. For the feelings and the energy this show gave me, I ought to thank all the filmmakers that contributed. Thank you and bravo!

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Cute and Sweet

I originally wasn't planning on watching Only Boo, but I kept seeing people talking about it and they finally convinced me. While it may have not been the most innovative or exciting show, it was a very fun watch and a really cute romance. Don't expect too much from the plot or characters, but just enjoy the little romance between the main characters and you'll have a good time.

Moo (Keen) is sent to the country side by his mom to focus on school instead of focusing on idol auditions like he has been. His mom says he needs to finish high school before he can think about becoming an idol. However, Moo refuses to let go of his dreams. While in this new school, Moo meets Kang (Sea), a curry rice seller near his apartment. Moo very quickly develops feelings for Kang, and has to partition his time between school work, secretly practicing for idol auditions, and flirting with Kang. However, even after he starts winning Kang over, Moo realizes there a lot more problems to come in this relationship if he wants to be an idol.

Truly the best word to describe this drama is "cute". A high school romance between Moo and Kang develops slowly and eventually turns into a relationship between them, but still has its ups and downs. I think the characters could have had a little more depth, and I wish we got even more back story of both of them to really flesh out their characters more. For a lot of the series, they felt a bit one-dimensional. I also think that the conflicts towards the end could have been sped up a bit just to get some more time with Kang and Moo together. Overall, an easy and fun watch!

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Honest Review.

Well, I do like the story, but of course i had to be honest as well.

1.Sea (P'kang) acting were so bad, he need a heavy practice if he's gonna show him self at another project in the furture.

2.Chemistry? They do have it but not that great, because the only side whos working on the chemistry is Keen,

3. Keen Really save this show, if he doesnt then this show will straight to the trash can. Im not saying his skill acting is perfect, but he's the who truely carying this show to live.

4.second couple?, too dragging. Meanwhile it can be done in half of season.

5.Ending feels to rush, and the kissing scene in the last ep feels more like a dream than a reality.

6. The last one : such a shame that they make P'Kang role much feminime while he can stay masculine like in the first trailer.

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Cute but a waste of potential

I really didn't expect anything from this series and after the first episode I was ready to drop it, but Only Boo was a pleasant surprise.

The series is not a masterpiece and unfortunately, I feel like it's one of those series that you forget exists a few weeks after watching it.

But for a series composed almost entirely of new actors and being clearly a low-budget project, Only Boo manages to deliver a solid and very likeable plot.

Technically speaking, there's nothing very interesting here. The photography is too bright, the blur and brightness filter is exaggerated, the performances are very limited and the script is very safe, but the actors have enough charisma to hold the narrative together.

If the series had focused more on Moo's transition to becoming an idol and used his time at school and the beginning of his relationship with Kang as flashbacks, the story would have been much more interesting.

It's in the final episodes that the series really grows and has a very interesting plot, but it ends up being a bit rushed due to the lack of time to develop this part of the story. The script lacks balance, which makes the beginning weak and the ending rushed.

Kang is a character that I feel is very poorly explored here. His relationship with his father and his studies could be better developed and there was room to explore the character better. The secondary couple has excellent chemistry, but also suffers from the same simplistic and shallow development.

It's a series that's a bit too silly for my taste, the chemistry between the actors isn't the best and the series misses a great opportunity to tell the story of an idol's impossible love and ends up focusing more on a somewhat boring narrative but even so it's still a cute, light-hearted BL that's very enjoyable to watch.

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Standard GMMTV shit

Alright, besties, buckle up because this review is about to be messy, just like Moo’s life. I wasn’t sure about this one at first—comedy fluff AGAIN? Like, GMMTV, babe, do y’all know any genre outside of “cute but dumb boys falling in love”? We’ve seen it, we’ve clapped, we’ve moved on. But then I watched it and... MISS GURL. It hit me. THIS. IS. IT. Okay, not life-changing, but entertaining enough to make me yell at my screen at 3 a.m. Let’s unpack this chaos, one messy plot point at a time.

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Moo: Sunshine Chaos in Human Form
So, Keen as Moo? BABES. This man is the poster child for "never giving up," and I respect it. Moo wants to be an idol so bad that he’s willing to humiliate himself repeatedly, and we stan perseverance in this house. Failed auditions? Check. Struggles at school? Double-check. Yet, Moo’s like, “Try me, bitch!” and keeps going.

BUT LORD. This boy is as dumb as a bag of rocks. His mom ships him off to a school in the middle of nowhere because he keeps flunking exams, and honestly? FAIR. Moo doesn’t know the meaning of “study,” but he does know how to beg. Watching him plead with Kang to sign his audition form had me SCREAMING, “HAVE SOME DIGNITY, SIR!”

Still, you can’t hate Moo. He’s like a puppy that keeps knocking things over but looks at you with those big, hopeful eyes. You just sigh and say, “Fine, I guess I still love you.”

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Kang: The Walking Braincell
Sea as Kang? ICONIC. Kang is the polar opposite of Moo. He’s all calm, collected, and constantly looking at Moo like, “You’re so dumb, but I kinda love you for it.” Their dynamic is EVERYTHING. Kang’s the type who thinks before he acts, which is why he constantly says no to Moo’s chaotic plans.

Remember when Moo asked him to sign the audition form? Kang was like, “Nah, fam. If your mom finds out, she’s coming for my head.” Logical king. But beneath all that stoicism, Kang is lowkey (okay, HIGHKEY) obsessed with Moo. The way this man looks at Moo with those soft, longing eyes? BABY, YOU’RE FOOLING NO ONE. JUST CONFESS.
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Potae and Payos: Hot Mess Express
Aun as Potae? CHAOS. This man changes girlfriends like he’s sampling snacks at Costco. And every time he got mad, I wanted to throw something at him. He’s like, “I’m passionate!” Sir, no, you’re just impulsive. This man is a walking red flag with anger issues and a commitment problem. But that’s where Payos comes in. Ashi as Payos? Chef’s kiss.

Payos is the glue holding this friend group together. He’s rational, level-headed, and probably exhausted from cleaning up Potae’s messes. Honestly, I spent half the series yelling, “Payos, baby, you deserve better!” Watching Potae be oblivious to Payos’s feelings was PAINFUL, but also, I love me some slow-burn, so I ate it up.

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Shone: Drama King Extraordinaire
BOOK. SHOWING UP AS MOO’S BROTHER. Let me tell you, I was NOT READY for the drama this man brought to the table. Shone is the older, more responsible sibling who bails Moo out of trouble and slips him money on the low. BUT THEN—PLOT TWIST—Shone starts catching feelings for Kang.

Excuse me, what? SIBLINGS CRUSHING ON THE SAME GUY? The drama! The betrayal! When I tell you my jaw was on the FLOOR. Like, sir, you’re supposed to be helping your little brother, not stealing his man. Shone really said, “Sorry, Moo, but I’m about to steal your man.” . Watching Shone pine for Kang while Kang only had eyes for Moo? DELICIOUSLY MESSY.

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The Plot: Cute, but Where’s the Spice?
Alright, let’s be real here. The plot starts strong. Moo’s journey to become an idol while navigating life at a new school? We love to see it. The first half had me hooked—Moo and Kang’s slow-burn romance, the sibling rivalry, the side couple drama—it was all giving chef’s kiss.

BUT THEN. Once Moo debuts as an idol, the plot takes a nosedive. Kang starts pulling that “I’m avoiding you so you can focus on your career” nonsense, and I was like, “What is this? A 2005 soap opera?” Missed opportunity.

You know what they should’ve done? Bring the drama. Imagine the company pairing Moo with a female idol for PR, and Kang gets jealous. Or Moo dropping a love song that’s basically “You’re my man, Kang,” and the internet goes wild. THAT would’ve been iconic. GMMTV, hire me. I’m ready to serve.

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The OST: A Certified Bop
Let’s talk music. The song Moo writes for Kang? OBSESSED. It’s cute, catchy, and I found myself humming it all day. The rest of the soundtrack? Meh. Forgettable. But that one song? A whole vibe.

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The Sex Scenes: LOL, What Sex Scenes?
Don’t even think about it, y’all. Keen is 19, and the series made it VERY clear they’re not going there. So if you were hoping for something spicy, lower your expectations. This is pure fluff and vibes.

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Final Thoughts: Cute, Chaotic, and Worth a Watch
Only Boo isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s fun, lighthearted, and full of lovable characters. The drama is a little childish, and the plot fizzles out toward the end, but overall? It’s a good time.

Rating: 9/10. Great vibes, but it could’ve been iconic with a little more drama. Would I rewatch? Nah. But would I recommend it? ABSOLUTELY.

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