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WHAT THE FUCK (SPOILERS!)
I was waiting for this show with great expectations but from the very first ep I was disappointed. What seemed to be a dark romance between a human with "golden blood" and a vampire-bodyguard turned out to be one of gmm's uni-related, stupid-cute romances just with a "sprinkle" of blood and some extremely bad special effects. The editing was messy, the special effects all over the place, the acting was cringe but not too bad, the directory was weird, zero cinematography. The vibes should have been darker and creepier but what we've got was a bright high school romance kinda looking aesthetic (in a bad way). The plot twist was predictable and charachters started to die here and there for no reason. The romance was not that strong as some say and I may even say that they had really little chemistry. The plot was stupid and all over the place and the characters (except mark I guess) had little to no development. Tong was just annoying at times. Lastly, WHY SO MUCH S*X!?! There are time where those scenes suit the vibe and the tone of the series, and yes they suited this series too, but the timing of them was always so off! What do you mean they are doing it days after Tonkla's funeral! Literally ten minutes after it! And many more off time s*x scenes throughout the series. I also didn't like the lack of a second couple? I thought that Tonkla and Nakan would be the 2nd couple but they weren't at the end and so their whole "build up" /interactions seemed so unnecessary at the end.The only positive about this series was the soundtrack (fluke really killed it with the opening song!) and the visuals (they are pretty what can we say). But everything else is a no!!!
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*Disappointed but not surprised SIGH.
PROS: Mark, Tonkla, and Nakan are nice to look at. I enjoyed Nakan's acting, which is why I even gave the show 2 stars.*spoilers below*
CONS: UUUUUUMMM. Tong is really, really, annoyingly ridiculous. Rolled my eyes so many times. The dialogue was corny and the I could fit a whole tire in the plot holes. HOW tf does neither Tonkla OR Mark(who I expected to have at least a LICK of sense) not think to pull Tonkla off the pole BEFORE trying to heal him.....ridiculous. Chemistry between the main couple was kinda meh, maybe it's because Tong was so irksome, idk. I shipped Nakan and Tonkla more honestly. Even the intimacy scenes felt forced? Idk how to explain it, but it was not giving passion nor yearning.
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So bad it ended up being good
What made me watch it? Joss + vampires.I've been waiting for Joss to fully dive into the BL world for a long time. He and Gawin made a couple with good chemistry, but I still think their acting needs some improvement. The BL itself has a pretty weak plot and some really bad special effects. But honestly, it was exactly because it was bad that it gave us something to talk about every week. There was always something to comment on — whether it was a cheesy effect, a terrible plot decision, or just to laugh at the series in general. So I’d say it was so bad, it ended up being good.
I actually liked that they took a risk with the vampire theme, knowing it might not turn out great. And I have to highlight the actress who plays Thara — what an amazing woman!
Positives
Joss being hot
Vampires
Thara
Joss and Gawin’s chemistry
Over-the-top scenes (unintentionally funny)
Negatives
The plot
Special effects
Acting was just okay
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Can’t, Just Can’t
I placed spoilers at the end of this review.I have a confession. Vampires is my least favorite section of the horror genre. However, I’ve enjoyed BL series with this type of storyline before which is way I gave this one a shot. It seemed to have a very interesting story concept that reminded me of the Koren BL series “Kissable Lips” due to the “special blood” concept.
This had a very interesting start, but slowly started to slip by the 3rd episode. It was easy to see that the script was rough around the edges by the 4th episode. It did not do a good job explaining many key facts and was constantly changing story ideas. There were times that I felt like I was watching a bunch of random scenes stringed together with no purpose. It was also frustrating because it seemed the screenwriters didn’t know if they wanted this to be a horror or a comedy. The script did not do a good job integrated either component. The 4th episode is also when they decided to introduce too many sound effects and music that didn’t fit the horror genre. They also started creating wasted screen time with unnecessarily long flashbacks. The CGI and special effects were ok considering this is from GMM-TV. It’s not great, but I’ve seen worst.
I just feel sorry for the cast because they all did their best with what they were given. It seemed the screenwriters were hoping that having a good-looking cast would distract the audience from the poorly developed script.
Random Notes:
Sometimes it’s not good to have too many screenwriters because it was very noticeable with this series.
I’m still going to give “Revamp: The Undead Story” a chance. I just hope the script is better than what we received in this one.
The location used for Mark’s house is the same one used for Nawee’s house in “The Tuxedo” series.
The English subtitles on GagaOOLala were ok, but there were sections that did not have any subtitles. However, they did a great job edit out the break credit between the episode sections.
******Potential Spoiler Alert******
I must have nodded off during the first two episodes because I had no idea what the 21 deal was. Exactly what would happen when Tong turned 21?
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This show is just a excuse to show Joss shirtless
Maybe it's a bit of a pickle on my part, since I love vampire stories, but the lack of creativity and originality from whoever wrote, adapted and directed this series is noticeable.The Golden Blood is unfortunately a generic, poorly produced and extremely repetitive series. The narrative had great potential and it's true that the main couple has excellent chemistry but nothing here works.
It's a fun and easy-to-watch series but it's also a series with an obvious script that follows the same old paths. The performances are mostly pretty bad - I believe due to the script and direction - and at no point does it manage to create that sense of danger, suspense and sensuality that they try so hard to evoke with the countless scenes of Mark in his underwear, which is one of the best aspects of this series.
The photography is, without a doubt, one of the worst parts here. It looks like the series was recorded on a iPhone Pocket in 2019 and they forgot how to colorize the images. Everything is bland, lifeless, with overexposed lighting and a really boring shoots.
There is nothing vampiric about the narrative. If you change the word "vampire" to "immortal being" the story is the same.
None of the symbols and mythologies seen in vampire stories appear here. They don't burn when walking in the sun - they even go to the beach in swim trunks -, they don't sleep in a coffin, they don't need an invitation to enter a house, they are not repelled with crucifixes, garlic or holy water. Silver or a wooden stake through the heart are not even mentioned.
The situation is so critical that you can count on the fingers of one hand how many scenes there are of a vampire drinking blood from a human's neck.
Nothing, absolutely nothing here is suitable for a vampire story. What we have are undefined characters who spend the episodes doing the same thing - Thara grumbling about a danger that doesn't exist and talking about protecting the golden blood; Tonkla being forgettable and Nakan repeating the same lines in every episode and doing nothing manacing.
The whole final revelation just destroys the entire narrative. If Nakan wanted to defeat Thara, why didn't he kill Tong when he kidnapped him? If Thara needs the power of the Golden Blood to destroy other vampires and she's already captured several others in the past, why does she need more? All of this just makes this Golden Blood nonsense ridiculous. In the end, the blood isn't that powerful if she's already taken it before and still need more all the time. And why does she want to defeat other vampires? The series doesn't even talk about other vampires or any conflicts between them.
The ending is pure embarrassment and it seems like they simply gave up trying. It's Nakan dying for "his special someone" that we never even saw. It's Tong giving in and then crying for Thara to free him. It's Thara repeating the same speech about wanting to defeat vampires that we never saw. It's the terrible CGI and fight scenes. It's the fact that these are the weakest and easiest vampires to kill that I've ever seen. It's the serum with the golden blood. It's Tong becoming a vampire at the end and NOTHING changing in his life.
One of the few good things here are the kissing scenes and Tonkla's death, which is really moving.
But it lacks all the magic and enchantment that vampire stories carry and the impossible love between two different beings. It lacks the threat, the fear, the difficulties and limitations of being a vampire. It lacks a more interesting and daring aesthetic, an imagery that suits this vampire narrative. It lacks a world construction that shows the conflicts, how these vampires live, how they organize themselves, the role of the corporation in this society. It lacks interest in creating a narrative that escapes this commonplace.
Unfortunately, it is a very flawed and lazy story.
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I'm asking you, what chemistry you talking about???
Joss is super handsome, with a perfect body, and Gawin is also very attractive and a very talented actor. But together? Their chemistry just isn’t there. I’m sorry to say this… but I’m disappointed.Have you seen KinnPorsche, Not Me, Love in the Air, or Cutie Pie? That’s what real chemistry looks like!
The flirting scenes between Mark and Tong were quite good, but after that, every interaction felt forced—especially the kissing and bed scenes.
I was surprised to see Joss had a solo X scene in the bathtub. I actually felt the emotions there, which shows they’re both good actors—but it also made it clear they don’t seem to feel very comfortable with each other.
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Average, made me feel sleepy at times
Okay, let’s dive in. The acting overall was pretty mediocre. Honestly, the side characters outshone the main couple by far. I hate to say it, but the leads. especially Jos, often came across as awkward, forced, and dry, which made it hard to feel any real chemistry between them. On the other hand, the supporting cast did a surprisingly good job; maybe their script was easier to work with, maybe not—who knows.The story felt like one of those that sounds decent on paper, but the execution ended up just… average. The effects were a bit odd, though I can’t really hold that against the production. As the title of my review suggests, this drama was honestly something I’d put on before bed, because it had a way of putting me to sleep.
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The story was very gripping in my opinion and I was excited to see the next episodes. There is a lot of intimacy in basically every episode, and this pairing is a handsome one so it is always entertaining.
I did feel that this drama was too long. 8 episodes would have been enough. The mystery of the Golden Blood was dragged out for too long with vampires wanting it but as a viewer it felt a bit shallow. The ending is not my favorite, although the two make it out alive and live happily ever after.
I also feel like they could have done more with Tong's brother Tongkla as a character. The story focused a lot on Tong and Mark. Overall I recommend this drama but personally I watched it on 1.25 speed to get through the scenes a bit faster.
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Where Romance Excels and Worldbuilding Could Have Gone Further
❗️*** SPOLIERS***❗️This review is inherently biased — and I’m owning that immediately. But please give this show a chance.
I genuinely connected with the central pairing. Gawin (Tong) and Joss (Mark) have subtle, restrained chemistry built on micro-expressions, sustained eye contact, and emotional pauses rather than theatrics. Their performances feel grounded and collaborative, and the nuance in their acting is consistently impressive.
Now, yes — the first episode is a little campy. The tone, sound design, and some of the vampire movement effects had me blinking (cough Twilight cough). But the show quickly finds its rhythm, and the production improves as the story progresses.
Where things get more complicated is the mythology. The golden blood concept, the covenant system, the prohibition against drinking human blood, and the introduction of unique abilities all show strong creativity. There’s clearly a solid conceptual foundation. The ideas are imaginative and ambitious.
However, the mechanics aren’t always clearly defined. If vampires can’t drink human blood, what sustains them? Is abstinence moral, biological, or both? Does golden blood function as literal blood, or as something closer to essence? Joss’s golden blood seems to affect more than just blood exchange — tears and sweat imply something broader. Mark’s gradual sensory and emotional shift suggests proximity to golden blood alters vampire nature itself. It’s fascinating — but underexplained.
The same ambiguity applies to individualized vampire abilities. Strength and speed are universal, but some characters have healing, mind control, or prophetic vision. Are these tied to bloodline, past lives, trauma, randomness? The show doesn’t fully say. And listen — I understand this is fantasy. Creative liberties come with the genre, and sometimes we just roll with it. I’m not asking for a scientific dissertation. I just want a little more internal context so the rules feel intentional rather than incidental.
That said — this is a creativity issue in execution, not imagination. The framework is there. With clearer structural rules, the worldbuilding could have been incredibly cohesive. As it stands, some moments feel implied rather than intentionally layered.
Where the show truly shines is dialogue and emotional writing.
In Episode 5, when Mark reads the highlighted line from Pride and Prejudice — “I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun” — it’s beautifully placed. The thematic alignment with emotional awakening is chef’s kiss.
And Mark’s later confession? Entirely original. Lines like:
“This is the first time I love and care for someone.”
“If vampires are withered flowers, we’ll make them bloom.”
“If I were to kiss you and go to hell, I would — so I could brag to the devils that I saw heaven without entering.”
The cadence feels like contemporary romantic literature. The writing is poetic, surprisingly elegant, and beautifully preserved even in translation. The series absolutely earns points for its emotional resonance and creative ambition.
⚠️ I haven’t read the original My Golden Blood novel by Dawin, so I can’t tell whether the unanswered mechanics and plot gaps originate in the source material or emerged during adaptation. It’s entirely possible the novel explains the golden blood system more clearly and that details were streamlined for television. If anyone familiar with the book knows, I’d genuinely love to hear.
Overall, the show is decent — and more than that, it’s creatively ambitious. It may not be structurally perfect, but it has strong chemistry, thoughtful romantic writing, and a clear artistic vision. Some viewers focus heavily on the inconsistencies, which are valid critiques — but I think that sometimes overshadows what the show genuinely does well.
It feels like a diamond in the rough. Not flawless. Not airtight in mechanics. But emotionally compelling, original within its niche, and undeniably sincere.
My Golden Blood isn’t perfect, but it’s powerful where it matters most.
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The ending just didn't hit
I started this series because:1. I loveeeee vampire stories
2. I needed to see jossgawin
I've been a very big fan of vampire stories for YEARS. I started this bl with a lot of hope. It started off quite well. I loved it till ep 10.
After ep 10, it just started getting traumatizing. Don't get me wrong. I LOVED THE SWITCH UP IN THE CHARACTERS (even tho it was kinda obvious). But when mark and tong started acting sooooo stupid, i started feeling done w the series. TONG JUST HANDED HIMSELF INTO THARA'S HANDS??? AFTER ALL MARK DID?!!
It just started pissing me off then. I was literally cursing at the screen cuz they were acting so stupid😭.
Then ep 12 came. AND TONG DIED?! IN MARK'S HANDS??! Honestly speaking, i love me a sad ending. Especially that "i do" scene broke me. I had to just pause and i just broke down for like atleast 15 min before playing it again. I would've given the story a higher rating if they ended it sad. BUT NO. AFTER LITERALLY CRYING MY EYES OUT, GIVING ME TRAUMA, AND BREAKING MY HEART. THEY JUST PROCEEDED TO TRY AND PRESS BACKSPACE??!!
That ending just didn't sit right with me. Like after going thru so much, they just pretend it never happened. If this ending happened under different cicumstances, i would've LOVED it. But after him literally having to give up his life, it just didn't feel right.
I THINK I WOULD'VE JUST LIKED IT MORE IF THEY ENDED IT SAD. LIKE ALL MY EMOTIONS WOULDN'T FEEL WORTHLESS.
Except the ending tho, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED EVERYTHING. ESPECIALLY THE MUSIC. IT WAS GOOD ENOUGH TO KEEP ME INTERESTED BUT I REALLY WOULDN'T RECOMMOND THIS TO ANYONE.
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IS THAT ALL?? THAT'S IT??
I'm not saying that the movie is bad. But it's a sore disappointment for me.Hear me out. Put down the pitch forks and tiki torches especially Caskey and Jos fans.
Good sides
I the think the concept was a good one
First the acting is very solid from everyone as expected. Chemistry was good too.
The music isn't that special but you can't also write it off
I think overall it's quite enjoyable if you block out your brains and decide not to question the plot.
The Bad and Ugly.
The plot was full of holes that were so glaring
The fact that the aesthetics of the very first trailer which is a chef's kiss is so different from the end product is what bothers me a lot. The very first trailer showed a darker aesthetic and the fact that it out very little was what got me hyped for this series. The shift to a light tone and then try to take itself seriously was just a letdown. It lowered the stakes of the series dramatically.
I mean vampires immune to sunlight, garlic and other traditional methods was a great idea and a good script could have given both villain, anti-hero and protagonists higher stakes but GMMTV had to GMMTV themselves again and ruin it.
A huge plot hole was the villain. I feel like the Apasiri's character (Thara) was just shoved into the twist as the villain just got a twist sake. There was no villain arc or foreshadowing and so she felt like a last minute decision just to get a villain. Her character was just wasted cos Apasiri played the villain to perfection but then the script was huge letdown. Even her powers of precognition and recognition were poorly mishandled.
Another problem I had was the fact that the issue of the Golden Blood was nothing but just barely bones.
-How/When did the vampires first discover this golden blood??
-Who was the first vampire to discover it??
- How does it work for vampires??
-What chemical properties made it "golden"??
-Why was it also dangerous??
A whole lot of questions with this golden blood.
I get that certain things in movies must remain a mystery but this isn't one of them. The series is about the Golden Blood and it's even in the title.
There are a whole lot of questions and problems with the series. I didn't enjoy it at all.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT FOR YOU. YOU'LL ENJOY IT IF YOU CAN SHUT YOUR BRAINS OR YOU'RE JUST A CRAZED FAN OF THE CAST WHO ENJOYES ANYTHING REGARDLESS OF QUALITY.
Shut your brains out and you'll get a blast
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A messed up storyline for the beginning of a stunning couple
Total 6.5Story 5.5
Acting and Casting 8
Music and Production 7.5
Rewatch Value 5
I’ll start this review by saying I decided to watch this series after starting Only Friends Dream On. I had been aware of the JossGawin couple for a while (and I’ve fallen in love with them in no time), but I couldn’t bring myself to embark on My Golden Blood because it didn’t seem that good. Looks like I wasn’t wrong.
I’m quite into vampires and their tropes in films, and that’s why I’m disappointed when it comes to this plot. In particular:
𝟙- The ‘golden blood’ thing seems interesting but, in the end doesn’t do much; Mark’s abilities are basically the same as before. So, this alleged power isn’t that exciting after all. The whole story is based on this element, even Mark’s attraction towards Tong. Why isn’t it more special? In addition, vampire stories are usually so charming and enchanting. This time, I didn’t feel that way.
𝟚- The ‘plot twist’ doesn’t surprise me, I have known for a while. Everything is so suspicious, it’s impossible not to notice. Of course, this works for everyone except Tong (and Mark, but his reasons are valid): how can you blindly trust someone (not even a human being but a vampire) you just met? In my opinion, Gawin’s character is too 𝖘𝖙𝖚𝖕𝖎𝖉. He is twenty years old; he’s not a high schooler anymore. He acts like a baby because he’s always been treated like one at the orphanage. And I get what the initial plan is, but it doesn’t work. This makes it extremely difficult to empathize with Tong, who’s the character that guides the viewers. The screenwriting is the problem here: it shouldn’t be acceptable to have a main character like this one, his choices aren’t possibly shareable.
𝟛- Tonkla’s character is one of the most mistreated I have ever seen in the history of BLs. There’s supposed to be a ‘friendship trope’ somewhere, but it’s not available during all the twelve episodes. Tong literally abandons him (two times – this is one of the great main character’s decisions), believing Mark over him. Clearly, who would choose to trust his childhood best friend, who he grew up with, over a sexy vampire? Tonkla and Nakan’s characters are the ones who make more sense in this series: they have an opinion, and can actually connect brain cells. I understand them more than Tong. Instead, both Mark and Tong are passive characters. They don’t do anything regarding the ‘golden blood’ plot. They don’t add their point of view, because they don’t have one (Tong is a baby; Mark blindly follows Thara’s orders – the blind leading the blind ahahah).
𝟜- Mark and Tong only care about their love story. They’re completely disconnected from reality, and only care about being together. Love is important, but in this case the plot is just unbalanced. Furthermore, the relationship itself isn’t that captivating. From my perspective, this is due to how the characters are written. As I said before, Tong’s too childish, so Mark is almost a father figure (crazy!). This love story feels sudden, not solid and a bit boring. But generally, most of the things that happen seem wrong or don’t make any sense (for example Mark’s power that stops working in some situations). I wanted to drop this project two or three times.
What made me continue? 𝕲𝖆𝖜𝖎𝖓 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝕵𝖔𝖘𝖘.
As I said at the beginning, I’m falling in love with this new couple. Before watching My Golden Blood, I’ve listened to some of their interviews, knowing how they met and what they have in common. I wanted to see them acting until the end.
I believe both of them do a good job trying to portrait the characters. I think the writing itself is what had to be improved here. Going through MGB behind the scenes, I heard Gawin saying how he tried to think of his younger self to reach Tong’s dimension. He understood what the authors wanted, but, as I said multiple times, the output isn’t great for me. I’ve seen Gawin acting before and I liked him; this time, although he fitted the role, I genuinely just couldn’t like his character. On the other hand, it’s my first time with Joss’ performance. I'm happy with what I see: he can act and his expressions are accurate for the vampire role. Nevertheless, the result is the same: he achieves the aim, and this is the problem (due to the character - but this situation is better that Tong's). I’m currently seeing OFDO, and I’ve noticed the difference between their interactions then and now. In this case, both seem more mature (for now). The casting, though, is good: Joss is accurate as a vampire. He and Gawin look very good together (faces, heights and body sizes). I have to point out one scene: their first kiss. Just fantastic.
I love Thara’s actress (Um). she’s attractive, but scaring and mysterious. And gorgeous, extremely beautiful; more than perfect for the part. Mond (Nakan)’s appearance makes him also cut to be a vampire. They both do an awesome performance; they’re my favourites. Neo (Tonkla) is also a good character (I love seeing him, Joss and Gawin together again in OFDO – do you get déjà vu), I appreciate his role so much. Unfortunately, few scenes aren’t of my liking (for example, the scene when he cries – I can say no more for the spoilers).
I enjoyed all the ‘special effects’ regarding the vampire’s world: the super-speed (this in particular), the teeth, the coloured-eyes, the ‘medicine’ power and blood smell. Also, the fighting scenes seem well acted and directed (with this cool super-speed). Nothing much to say about the photography and setting, just my favourite places are Thara’s house and the auntie’s flower shop. Gawin’s voice is wonderful as always, Joss isn’t bad either, and I like their voices together. The OSTs are good for me; nothing outstanding, but romantic and passionate.
So far, I feel like this could have been a better series if it was more balanced and just made more sense, somehow. I’m going to say this again: the writing is the problem. It's a bit a shame, because I think Joss and Gawin, in good conditions, would definitely kill it. I'm hoping to see them even more after OFDO. I recommend this show to JossGawin's fans who are curious about their first project, want to know how everything started.
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