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"If i stay here , i will blame him for my broken dream ,"
One of the most realistic representation of youth and one of the most dreadfully real endings . The show manages to capture the spirit of an artist , of a dreamer , of a lover and contrarily also captures the disappointing truth of failed parentship , broken dreams , and parted love . It taught me that a ending does not have to be dreamy and catchy just to be happy , a open path to a future , a reunite with no fixed labels is sometimes the realest and happiest ending . The show really does capture the blue we feel during our youths , It is indeed a comfort show that gives me courage to go through the blues on my half painted canvas .Was this review helpful to you?
It Had Me Hooked But....
The story itself is certainly intriguing. And from China. Stunningly audacious. And one of the few times it actually portrayed homosexuality with surprising openness and candor. A round of applause and kudos for their efforts. In a bit of a schizophrenic twist, however, it goes deep but yet stays superficial. By that I mean that while we do actually get to know the characters, we never see them use what they know about themselves to better themselves. Until the end. Then it all comes together but in such a confusing way. I felt like I missed a big chunk of what happened to them to get to the place that they were finally at.Was this review helpful to you?
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A great young love story with a side of small tweaks needed.
I thought this was amazing. I loved the emotional journey it took me on and how the characters developed. I truly connected with the story and the romance that unfolded.However, I did have a few issues. There were some plot holes and minor production limitations.
For instance, I would have liked to better understand the relevance of the guys selling the fake drugs and how that tied into the story. I think I have an idea, but it felt like parts of that storyline were missing. the painting of the mural on their building and the friend making the documentary seems random and unfinished.
I also found the use of fireworks a little excessive, though that’s a small detail to critique.
Finally, my biggest concern was the lack of resolution with the father. By the end, I felt emotionally invested and wanted to see him face consequences or know if he was able to break away. The ending felt abrupt and left me without closure.
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Pure torture for 12 eps with 5 sec of relief at the end..
What I loved most about this series is the semi realistic approach to fine art (the inspiration, motivation and burnout) I loved it so much as someone who mistakenly chose art. The development of the couples are good (2nd couple specifically).The main couple is absolutely my fav but at some point I felt like ragebait..
I loved the show but would I rewatch it? Absolutely not
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A review on my first Chinese BL
Blue Canvas of Youthful Days is a 12-episode Chinese BL series that follows the tender, turbulent, and transformative journey of two young artists navigating love, ambition, and personal healing. Going into this series, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I thought it might bore me. But to my surprise—it absolutely did not. In fact, it moved me in ways I didn’t anticipate.The story revolves around Qi Lu, a gifted painter pressured by an abusive father obsessed with fame, and Qin Xiao, a quiet yet passionate sketch artist with dreams of teaching art to children. Their paths cross at Biyo Arts Academy, where they grow from strangers to friends and, eventually, to something much deeper.
Early on, the pacing was steady and promising. However, around Episodes 9 to 12, the narrative began to feel rushed and slightly disconnected. Personally, I felt Episode 8 wrapped up the main emotional arc so satisfyingly that what came after felt like bonus content—sometimes engaging, sometimes unnecessarily dramatic.
The main relationship is the heart of the series. Qi Lu’s bold charm and emotional honesty perfectly complement Qin Xiao’s quiet intensity and focus. Their chemistry is undeniable, and watching their bond evolve was one of the most rewarding aspects of the show. While their journey isn’t without bumps—including moments that felt emotionally heavy or unfair—the way their relationship develops remains sincere and heartfelt.
One aspect that didn’t sit well with me was a particular misunderstanding that painted one character in an unnecessarily negative light. Although it was later addressed, it felt glossed over too quickly. Still, the emotional growth and affection in later episodes helped restore the connection between the leads.
The finale, though, left me with mixed feelings. It introduced one last conflict that felt too sudden and slightly contrived, especially when the story had already hit so many emotional high points. A significant time skip is used as a narrative tool to resolve lingering tension, and while it wasn’t executed perfectly, it gave the story a hopeful, if understated, conclusion.
As for the secondary couple, Liu Ming Yang and Tan Yin, their story provided a gentle contrast to the main romance. While their presence was meaningful to the plot's broader themes of mentorship and acceptance, I personally found their scenes less compelling compared to Qi Lu and Qin Xiao’s journey. That said, viewers who enjoy slow-burn romances and representation of differently-abled characters may appreciate their arc more than I did.
Despite its flaws, Blue Canvas of Youthful Days offered a touching portrayal of young love, self-discovery, and the courage to pursue what you love, no matter the cost. The final moments—simple yet resonant—left a lasting impression.
“In the future, you must do what you love.”
A fitting reminder from a series that, at its core, is about following your passion and protecting your heart.
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Light Hearted BL
I gave it 7.5 stars out of 10, due to 3 things, 1) due to the lack of growth and everyone still dealing with the same issues all the way to the end after a while it got tiring and wanted them to move on from the trust and thinking they are helping each other instead of talking to each other for better understanding. 2) I also wish for better kissing and intimate moments but having come from China a bit hurt by it. 3) I was not a fan of the ending and wish it was done better especially for the 1 pairing, a bit of a disappointment for them. However I love the actors they did a great job and the chemistry was there. The storyline was great and it made you feel all the emotions of hate, love, laughter and tears. I would recommend this series as it is beautiful lighthearted for a BL.Was this review helpful to you?
I was about to drop it, but then it changed completely
I was about to drop it becuase I found both acting and story boring, but halfway everything changed and I couldn't stop watching any more.The story became more deep, the acting so natural and sincere, it felt like watching a real story, with real people simply being themselves.
The ending could have been better, but all in all it was right like this.
I didn't enjoy much the second couple storyline, it felt too awkward and a little forced. Not counting the fact that the hearing imparing was completely useless and incredibly solved in a second with a hearing aid. If you wanted to brush it off like this, you had better not put this element in the first place.
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Beautifully Shot, Emotionally Powerful, Yet Frustratingly Flawed
The central love story between Qi Lu and Qin Xiao has a quiet depth that I found genuinely moving. Every small touch carries weight, and the visual language is so carefully composed that I paused it more than once to sit with a single frame. That doesn't happen often. The darkness surrounding them — a father who sees his son not as a person but as an instrument, who takes out his bitterness on the child left behind — sits heavily in exactly the way it should.The second couple is where my experience started to fracture. After See Your Love handled deafness with such care and specificity, watching it reduced here to a plot point that gets resolved with a hearing aid — and then quietly forgotten, no more sign language, no more acknowledgment — felt like a step backwards that I couldn't ignore. The dynamic between them also never convinced me personally, and there's a particular element to their history that I found genuinely difficult to move past.
What frustrated me most though is a storytelling choice near the end that I have limited patience for in any series: one character deciding unilaterally to cause pain in order to protect the other, choosing silence over communication at exactly the moment when honesty matters most. I find that trope exhausting at the best of times. Here it landed especially hard because everything that came before it had felt so considered. And a six year time jump that doesn't quite explain what changed didn't help close that wound.
The core of this series is genuinely beautiful. I just wish it trusted itself more in the final stretch.
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A Chinese BL that I found satisfactory!
I have read most of the reviews, and honestly, I feel some of the overall ratings are low because this drama is a good watch. The Lead characters were amazing! The story was wholesome, and the lead's delivery was spot on.Honestly, I did feel the second leads didn't have the best chemistry, but they did play their role as best as they could, and I'm not mad! Especially for TQ if I got it correctly! BCOYD is his first project, and he had to portray a deaf person, which I found admirable, even though it was for a short while.
I'm not going to justify the end because even I feel robbed! I needed more adorable moments from the leads and a satisfactory punishment for the abusive father, but I'm not complaining because I did get to see a happy ending even if it was just 4 minutes and a few seconds lol
This drama is highly recommended to any BL lover because it is worth it!
Even though Gagaoolala took more data than expected, I'm not mad because I enjoyed every second of this drama, and will definitely be watching it over and over again lol!
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Romance in winter: The artistic love and life of the youth
This is a piece of art. The combination of artistry and BL romance was so appealing. I love the drawings as much as I love the story. On top of that, the main couple is so handsome and really brings the youthful vibes around them. The chemistry had an impact, too.It can be dramatic and eventually lead to a mellow approach. Both of them have a distinctive and dejected reality that they are slowly trying to overcome throughout the story. With this factor, they share the romantic love that they badly needed for someone to overcome their sorrowful experiences in life. They became each other’s light and comfort.
The tension and how they built the characters’ conflict were good. Aside from the MC, consider Turtle, who started as a brat but eventually developed into a good supporting role in the show. One of the main highlights for me is how they feature an artist with a visual difficulty in identifying colors, yet still striving to create pieces of art, now and then.
It was somehow a sad ending, with the Dad sending his son to Russia, and the other guy not finishing the admission exam due to the injury from the gang leader. After the scene where both of them walk through their own paths, the scene where they got together after a year was just an alternate ending.
Nevertheless, I enjoy watching this show and adore how both Qi Lu and Qin Xiao embodied the life quote of “Do what we love! And love who we want to love!” Beautiful love story.
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"Do what you love, love who you want"
Well a smooth and beautiful series is all i can say for these oneStory - The story was nice but i felt that it wasn't executed very well, there seem to be certain weakness in the plot. Though acting wise everybody did a great job actually.
Certain scenes did felt unnecessary or like might question you that if i missed something from the series. The ML stories initially it was boring but then the jealousy part and till the end it was all attractive to me.
The Second ML was actually so wholesome from acting to their stories , though they had some faults in certain scenes which can be confusing or like felt a bit weak for dialogues but the chemistry actually cover it all up.
WELL overall a great nice good comforting watch this series is , you can give it a try if you need something light to watch!
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Brilliant watch
I need to start by saying who didnt give this a 10...this is a brilliant show with an amazing cast , story was great and fast paced to, no messing on with unnecessary stories , i loved liu and tans story , i binged watched this in one go and thought i had not seen a BL like this in a long time , sometimes you just dont need all the PDA if the story is great , dont get me wrong i love it too but sometimes the romance is good enough, im so used to watch Thai Bls with all there stupid stories and bing and bongs when someone gets hit, this was adult and great viewing .....more pleaseWas this review helpful to you?
