A Gripping Tale of Friendship, Rivalry, and Redemption
Watching High School Frenemy was a refreshing experience for me, as it offered a unique mix of high school nostalgia, complex friendships, and the dynamics of rivalry. The premise of two rival school campuses merging, with former best friends Saint and Shin forced into the same environment, immediately drew me in. The series does a great job depicting how teenage tensions, misunderstandings, and past grudges can evolve and affect relationships over time. The tension between the characters feels real, and I found myself rooting for reconciliation, which added depth to the story and kept me engaged.One of the highlights for me was how the show dealt with themes of loyalty, personal growth, and forgiveness. The strained friendship between Saint and Shin, and the reasons behind their animosity, made me reflect on how misunderstandings can often lead to deep rifts. Watching their journey reminded me of friendships I've experienced where small miscommunications led to bigger conflicts, which took time and effort to mend. This relatability is one of the series’ strengths, drawing viewers into the characters' emotional journeys.
Overall, High School Frenemy is a compelling series with strong performances and engaging storylines. Its focus on friendship, rivalry, and self-discovery made it an enjoyable watch. The show goes beyond typical high school drama, highlighting the importance of empathy and understanding in repairing damaged relationships. For anyone who enjoys youth dramas that go beyond surface-level plots, High School Frenemy is well worth watching.
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Beautiful delinquents
After being disappointed by other recent series with insanely high ratings I was a little scared to start this one but, boy I'm glad I did.I started yesterday and within the first 5 minutes I already knew I was going to like it. I'm 7 episodes in and I might sacrifice sleep tonight because I can't stop, I need to know more.
I assume that at some point Shin is going to forgive Saint and I'll be happy when he does but , If he doesn't Wouldn't be mad, it wasn't a misunderstanding or a mistake nor was he forced to do it, He did it because He want it to because He is that selfish and although He shows remorse and seems to really love Shin, Does he really deserve forgiveness?We'll see...
Also it says Bromance, but, Aren't all bromances just a little bit gay?
Did I end the first half of my review by saying that this was a bromance with a little gay in it??
Because no it is not it love 100% without any doubts these two boys are madly in love with each other and it's so satisfying to watch.
"I'm not mad at you because you broke my leg, I'm hurt because you chose to walk away"...just one of my favorite lines in this show.
Beautiful delinquents is what I chose to name tittle this review, because it's the first impression I got, it's a school full of troubled kids all of them ridiculously good looking it reminded me of when I was 13-14 and turned on the tv to watch Dawson's creek and Buffy (yes I am that old). And it's that nostalgia that first got to me but then I stayed for the story, The characters are all so good I fell in love with all of them.
I watched all 16 episodes without skipping anything, eyes glued to the screen with a big smile on my face.
The only reason I am not giving this show a 10/10 review is because it dragged a bit towards the middle, they kept having the same fight over and over between Shin and Saint, same discussion same outcome every time, insteadbof that I would've preferred to see more of the supporting characters as I said they were all so good, the actors did an amazing job so it's a shame that they didn't get enough screen time. Also we're told that Saint used to be this vicious bully but aside from that one flashback we really didn't get to see him be that horrible person, I would've liked to see a bit more of that in the past to contrast to this sweet puppy faced dummy that we're seeing in the present.
The twins shone here it's the best I've seen of them up until now and I would absolutely love in the future to see either one of them, but preferably both play a main antagonist like the big bad irredeemable people that we can't help Bute hate. I am a 100% sure they would nail a part like that.
In conclusion this show is absolutely amazing I loved it and I would recommend it to people and I will rewatch a bunch of times.
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Intense and raw emotions, get ready for the roller coaster ride
As I started watching High School Frenemy, I was surprised to learn it’s a GMMTV production. Other than the two leading men, nothing about it felt like a typical BL series. Much like Weak Hero, this is a story rooted in deep friendship. What sets it apart is the undeniable chemistry between the main leads—those moments when conversation, body language, and even silence go beyond acting. A glance, a subtle gesture, the quiet between words—these aren’t scripted; they’re the natural, magnetic pull between two people, like opposing ions drawn together.Sky and Nani deliver such powerful performances that I found myself completely absorbed in their painful truths and raw emotions. There are no NC-17 scenes, no kissing, no unnecessary touching—yet the empathy and connection they share is so palpable it lingers with you.
It makes me wonder—why doesn’t GMMTV produce more high-quality, adult-focused series like this instead of relying on the usual teenybopper tearjerkers?
This drama has made me a true fan of Sky and Nani as a team. I can only imagine the sparks if they reunited in an action series. I want to see how far their skills—and their chemistry—can go
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SO WORTH WATCHING!!!
The tension first of is bloody crazy between Shin and Saint! Even though it's Bromance just think of it without the B! I stopped watching BL last year but High School Frenemy was that TALK. So I gave it a chance years later and I REGRET NOT WATCHING IT EARLIER.The chemistry, action and storyline is worth it. Every episode will leave you hooked and it's seriously so good. This is a definitely a re-watch and a recommendation to non-bl watchers. I FREAKING LOVE SKY NANI!
IMINIA SKYNANI FOREVERRRRR!
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bromance is bromancing dude
when i first started the series, my expectations were not high but somehow it became my favorite series. the storyline, actings etc. are beyond perfect (it could be better without the bul/ly fo*i tho i don't like him) AAANNNDDD the tension between skynani is a whole concept you definitely will find yourself binge watching the series i guarantee that. and this is more than bromance bro this shi is more romantic than some bl series. on the other hand the storyline and their friendship seems natural. also their acting skills are top notch. i give it a 10/10 <3 (btw i love how mark pakin is everywhere lol i love him)Was this review helpful to you?
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TOTALLY WORTH WATCHING THE CHARACTER ARC
okay so i literally registered and made an acc in mydramalist to write this review cause i genuinely felt very connected to this drama and want people to go ahead to watch this and have the same experience. So my favorite thing about the whole plot and direction is how you can see the character growth difference from the first ep and last ep like the progression was natural and not forced AT THE END OF THE DAY THEY ARE ALL CHILDREN AND JUST NEEDED THE RIGHT GUIDANCE and seeing them get that made me so happy, ofc talking about the stars of the show SHIN AND SAINT guys they are dating ITS JUST THEY DONT KNOW THAT KDHAHVJFJSJB the bromance was off the charts it was so real and effortless, something about the way shin looks at saint and how saint tries to win back shin it was a treat to see them fall back in place together. OMG TO HAVE A FRIENDSHIP LIKE THISSSSS. I LOVED HOW THIS HAD BROMANCE ,FRIENDSHIP ,TEEN STRUGGLE ,CHARACTER PROGRESSION all in a high school theme.Was this review helpful to you?
The SkyNani Effect
Let’s begin by saying that I’ve never watched the original Korean series and solely started binge-watching this after falling in love with several SkyNani edits on social media. And now I understand the hype and became obsessed with their whatevership. This is a bromance with a silent ‘b’.When we get into the drama’s plot, we have several: tension, character development, bonding, lessons, and, most importantly, love confessions. This show gives me butterflies more than other BLs that aired last year. Saint and Shin are like a broken couple that reconciled and defines that love is sweeter the second time around. Sky showcases how years of experience hone him as an actor. There’s no doubt that he is the main character here, alongside Nani, who also carries out an outstanding performance. Their chemistry is top-notch!
Of course, the success of the series will never be complete without the excellent roles of each of the cast. Everyone nailed their characters. Mark Pakin is also the MVP as he portrayed Chadjen in the most realistic way possible. As a fan of South Korea’s school series (from 2015-latest), the primary goal of their shows is to convey to its audience the heartwarming youthful life of the students. Which, this remake version delivered it with a gratifying overall quality.
Most of us, the viewers, are students once in our life. I know that at some point, we can relate to the story. Personally, during my high school years, school is my home of peace. I will never make it without the friends that I shared joy and laughter with. Teenagers are too young to know everything and the best way to survive is by surrounding yourself with the right people. High School Fremeny is that school-based GMMTV drama that allows me to indulge in the nostalgic feeling of being a student once again.
To Saint and Shin, thank you for the beautiful story of your “friendship.”
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Bromance peak
Not a BL. But screams BL 😂. This is like watching Chinese BL.And whoever put Chatjen as support role. Just no alright. Bro is the MAIN ROLE than the main role characters. Much of the storyline depends on him. Chatjen and Shin's sister are much required. Mark has portrayed such a character that made me think that he has an amazing spectrum.
Sky and Nani have given the best "bromance" series possible. 🤭
And I felt like miss Jan and Mr Sung should have got together. They had cute chemistry.
The music of the series is making me question why other series couldn't be this good. 😭😭
They should have cut some unnecessary this and made the last ep into 2 instead they rushed at the end.
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authentic, pure, AND HOMOSEXUAL.
SHIN AND SAINT ARE IN THE CLOSET. might jump out anytime.to start with some background, i did not expect much from a thai remake of a kdrama i loved. like i never usually like remakes, so i went in to watch without much expectations. i surely was raving about skynani even without watching this cause i loved their off-screen interactions.
the chemistry is insane. both sky and nani are able to deliver the hurt, the emotions, and the rollercoaster of feelings of a broken friendship, family issues, and pressures from teachers. they worked so well, even better than some high-end bl actors i've watched before. trust me, every moment of this show is worth it.
special acknowledgement to mark who played as chadjen, he really aced the autistic character. like i did not expect such amazing representation, the fear, the awkwardness, the bursts of anger, it all was perfect. also the other mark, who played as cable, i loved his representation of the overworked student. and peeta too, see how i can't stop naming characters? that's how worth it this show is.
aj, jj and ken were also amazing, their friendship, and how situations tested them and finally things set for the better is what made me the happiest (other than saintshin).
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Almost perfect
As an autistic person myself, I am a bit disappointed in the representation. It definitely could be worse but it also could be a lot better.Chatjen always made the same stim (fidgeting with his hands) no matter the situation, which really threw me off, because that stim is a common a nervous/anxious stim but he does it even when he is happy/excited. It's might be a common stim that a lot of autistic people (including myself) do, but stiming has nuance. Just because it is common doesn't mean it applies to every situation. They could even have gone with the classic (and kinda stereotypical) hand flapping stim whenever he is expected, just to show some of the nuance an autistic character deserves.
He was also infantilized at times, which is sadly not an uncommon thing for autistic characters and people to be, but I really wish that they would've just left that part out, as it leaves a sour taste in my mouth.
It is very clear to see that they did not cast an autistic actor in the role, which they really should have. I can't imagine that it is difficult for a big company like GMM to find a good autistic actor if they actually tried.
Except the miss representation of autism, all of the acting was phenomenal. All of the acters were really good at micro expressions and portraying the depth of emotions.
Acting as someone who is trying to suppress emotions is so difficult, you both need to show what the character wants others to think they are feeling and what the character is actually feeling and you need to hit that sweet spot to really get the feeling across. And the actors nailed it. I am genuinely impressed by their talent and I wish all of them the best of luck with their acting careers in the future.
I know a lot of people wished it was a bl, but I actually don't.
Don't get me wrong I still ship them, but I think that if they had added a romance arc it would have waterd down the friendship arc, which I feel like would be a shame to do to such a beautiful arc. If they ever do a second season or a spinoff I definitely would want to see them as a couple, but I think this story is amazing as it is.
When I hear "frenemy" I think of an dynamic where two characters are enemies but also kind of fond of each other, and not two characters where one person wants to be best friends and the other wants to be enemies. It is an interesting and fun spin on the term "frenemy" and it leads to some very chaotic, comical, heart wrenching and heart warming moments.
I would definitely recommend people watch this show, but remember that representation isn't alway accurate.
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it's bromance without b.
What kind of friend gets hurt over his friend not visiting the hospital to see while being admitted. No not a normal human. One will eventually let that go. But here Shin was hurted more than as a friend. And saint did almost everything just to make Shin forgive him. We saw in Jack and Joker, War does every risky stuffs for Jack, like that here too, Saint gets insulted, beaten up and cries together. So yh not bromance. After The Untamed; for me, it comes in second place(in Bromance, as it considers itself a bromance).Was this review helpful to you?
A warmfull drama that i LOVED and i can call it my favorite, so please consider watching it.
This is my first review and i am not fluent in English, so i'm sorry for my mistakes.Despite all the coments about this being a BL, i don't think you should watch it waiting for it. In general, the serie has no romance, it is all about friendship , portrayed in a wonderful way that conquered me and can also conquer you. I also think that the tag LGBTQ+ placed here in My Drama List isn't good , because if a person that don't want to watch a LGBTQ+ serie see it, they will give up from watching it, but i think that almost everyone would love this serie, because it's very well made,its powefull and even the side stories are great.
This drama showed to me a lot of things about friendship, and how strong it could be, i really loved it and i can say that this is my favorite drama at this moment, it also made me cry , even me being a stubborn when this is the subject, all the hard phases that all they passed togheter , and also the good moments , it will ressonate in me forever because it's something too beauty and relly catched me. Please watch it , i think you would like it too.
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