Boys in Love

My source of serotonin

This show is for everybody who loves cute and innocent stories. I was not expecting much because I didn't know any of the actors but let me say that the boys DELIVERED everything I wanted.

GMM and other companies should cast new actors more often, it is really nice and refreshing to see new talents! I also enjoyed their outfits, especially Tar and his colourful wardrobe.

I have sometimes problem to finish shows where the characters end up together quite soon but this one was not the case. Despite their problems, the boys somunicated PERFECTLY. I would say that they are way more mature than a lot of adults in shows. The problems they faced were really real life problems which young adults meet on their way to adulthood. The whole struggle to find the university which is right for you, to find your passion and sometimes also having to say goodbye to your highschool friends/sweethearts.

Shane and Kit were amazing with their different personalities and lifestyles, they made it work and proved that we ought to fight for what we want. They showed us the power of being there for each other and that you do not have to follow your dream/or have one to be happy.

Kim and Mon were the right example of communicating being the key to healthy relationship. They managed to solve their problems the very same day they faced them. They brought the ideal maybe too much idealistic relationship and I was there for it.

I LIVE for Tar and Per, the silent existence of their feelings. I really believe that they have something more for each other BUT I think that Tar is not really sure about his sexuality (he mentioned something about searching for yourself while he was talking about Mon with Kim). I LOVED the scene where Per gave Tar the rose for Valentine's day. Their dynamic was right on spot and they were so funny.

And I cannot forget to mention our lovely teachers whose chemistry was palpable. I would maybe prefer to see how they became a couple and the evolution of it but I surely enjoyed every scene they had.

This show (similar to Only Boo!) is a prove that there is no need of a story ful of NC scenes to make people enjoy watching it. The purity and cutness of first love can be as engaging as show full of plots and drama. I hope that we get more similar stories set for example in different times and places. I also hope for the actors to star in something together again because their chemistry (not only between couples but the whole friend group's chemistry) was amazing. And secretly I also hope for show with Ken and Paul as the male leads.

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I'm not even in the core age demographic for this show

and yet, I genuinely loved it so much! I think it was a spectacular show to introduce the new gen of GMM boys.

I will say, Tan and Nut getting a neck kiss, but no sloppy makeout session may be my thirteenth reason.

Other than that, I think it genuinely healed something in me to watch genuine queer joy in a high school setting. Especially with the worldwide tone towards queer kids currently being so vitriolic.

I really thought all the characters had such a sweet dynamic, even outside the core couples as well. Though Mon's mum constantly switching up her attitude was confusing admittedly.

Special shoutout to Mick for his acting. He's already so talented, I'm excited to see where his career goes.

P.S. If anyone @ GMM is reading this, let Podd and Papang makeout freak nasty style or I will be rioting. Justice for the geriatric gays.

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Lazy screenwriting and stupid plots

I just really feel sad for the actors who are AMAZING, cute patooties, and deserved better characters. Well, let's go. My reviews are always structured by: screenwriting, directing, and acting (while touching on other points in the middle).

It's one of the worst screenplays ever, and it's disappointing because their screenwriting team (they are from a crew) is one of the best, and the people involved were some of my favorite artists in this field. That’s probably why it's so unsettling to me that they were so lazy with this script.

"Boys in Love" doesn’t really have conflicts. Which is not necessarily the problem, it’s weird for a Y-series, but it’s NOT the problem. The problem is that you don’t see development or growth in any of the characters. They start the series and end the series THE SAME, which is a big problem for a series that was supposed to talk about growth, falling in love as a teenager, and the conflicts that come with it (like choosing your career path, dealing with frustrations, etc.).

The main couple, KitShane, was so badly handled. Like… everything was rushed, they get together so early, and then NOTHING relevant happens. KimMon was INSUFFERABLE, and I feel bad for Aston (Mon) to have to play such an idiot. ALL OF THEIR fights were stupid, and not silly like teens fighting, it was plain stupid, and I don’t think they grew out of it during the series. The only fun thing for me in the teens was the couple that wasn’t even a real couple in the series, PerTar (they are hinted but they don't really happen). They were pretty funny, and Tar was my favorite character. He was so funnyyyy. AND PODDPAPANG, I LOVED IT. OLD MAN YAOI. I just feel sad that they weren’t better developed.

Their acting was amazing… especially Luke (Kit). He was a good surprise to me since I didn’t know what to expect. Chokun (Kim) is also amazing, but I already knew my boy. Aston (Mon) was such a good surprise to me. KenPaul were adorable in their little screentime. Podd and Papang, amazing as ALWAYS. Such a good crew for such a BORING series, it makes me a little sad.

At least the series was BEAUTIFULLY filmed. The scenes, scenarios, AMAZING, as always. Parbdee Studios are THE BEST. Everything was cute and beautiful. The directing was okay, but with that script, not even a miracle would save it.

Boring. It would be a 4 if I didn’t like the boys so much.

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your cutesy but event-free high school drama!!

Just from the headline,you can tell my exact thoughts on Boys In Love.I,personally,love high school dramas so much whether they include a plot or not.This was the absolute situation in this series.You see a bunch of high schoolers go through their teenage life and some minor issues in their relationship but somehow the series manages to captivate the viewers with the fluffy cutesy environment in the high school.
Each of the characters had their very own personalities and I could relate with them all and couldn't blame anyone when a misunderstanding or a problem occured because they were just teenagers and were trying their best in life.So,my #1 comment upon the drama would be that you shouldn't expect much from the storyline since nothing really happens.You won't be upset in any episode because even when the couples fight they casually talk it out and fix things quickly so if you just finished a gut-wrenching drama this could be your choltry.Now,this is the relationship dynamic I want to see in Korean BL's too.Even when the couple is mature and old enough to talk things out they always choose to run and hide but look at these young Thai boys,they fix things quicker than anybody else!
Normally,I don't like BL's with many couples but all of the couples in this series had their unique features and own plots.Starting with the teachers,they were absolutely adorable and showed maturity in the series among all those teenagers.I really thought Tan resembled Shane throughout the series,not looks-wise but personality-wise.They're both nerds and more on the awkward side comparing to the others.Their relationship built up perfectly and I enjoyed watching their scenes a lot,especially when they were going on a vacay and Mon brang Tan,and Nat said "So you just brought another child for me to take care of".I don't know why but I had found it really sweet.
We had Shane and Kit,and they served face cards!Both have great visuals but they weren't the best at acting unfortunately.Mick(Shane) needs to improve his sobbing face immediately because it seems unnatural and spoils all the sad vibes.However,I liked Luke's(Kit) acting more especially on the scenes were he was confused and looked so in love.His smile is so tender and he knows how to use it.They were my favorite couple on the series but Shane's constant ignorance and self-doubt on their relationship pulled me back from being a fan of them.It feels like he'll avoid Kit for the rest of his life,he still seems cold sometimes and don't feel comfortable being in a relationship.
Then we had Mon and Kim..They were my favorite couple on the series however I didn't really like the way their relationship started.Kim is falling in love with everyone and he's lovesick.If Mon had rejected him he would probably move on after 3 days and find a new person to fall in love with and the cycle would continue.But after their relationship formed and obstacles started to occur in their relationship,Kim seems so dedicated to being in a relationship with Mon.I adored the way how he prevented Mon from drinking and brought him home at 10 because his mom said so.There's just something that confuses me a little.In one scene,when they were in the library,the series is hinting us that Kim tends to be afraid to be seen in the public.I thought they would focus on that and explain Kim's thought when he did that but they ignored it!It's not that I want to watch a couple more scenes about a boy who's afraid to be seen because we already had that a lot with Kim and Shane but also I'd prefer everything to be explained and not remain superficial.If you started something then the show must go on!Other than that this couple was too sweet with how clingy they were to each other and Aston's smile and dimples just made everything a hundred times better.
Last but not least we had Per and Tar and how I wanted them to be together.I'm not mad that the storyline didn't cover their relationship though because I loved their scenes as friends and just a shade above that.Probably,if Per had confessed his love to him Tar would open up too but I think that part is left to the viewers discretion.
Other than these four sweet couples and their relationship,I didn't find any problems in the production.The series is filmed well ,I mean there's nothing to say much.
Overall,I liked the series so much however acting could be better for everyone but there wasn't something that irritated me specifically.The plot is bland but cute and captivates you so I would recommend it but I wouldn't rewatch it.

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A cute simple series

Since I’m not the biggest fan of high school-focused BLs, I initially didn’t think Boys in Love would be a series for me. But with the overwhelming response online, I decided to give the show a go — and I’m glad I did.

Boys in Love was a fun show, with a strong young cast and a variety of romantic dynamics. At first, I thought Kim and Mon would be my favorite storyline. The beginning of their romance — love at first sight — was really cute. But as the series went on, I started to realize that Mon is a bit of a toxic boyfriend. Kim spent a good part of the series afraid Mon would be mad at him about something — and that fear made sense, since Mon was angry in almost every situation. Still, in the end, they are a cute couple and deserved to end up together. Major kudos to Aston and Chokun — GMM really found a strong pairing there.

I don’t have much positive or negative to say about Kit and Shane. They weren’t bad by any means, just a bit bland. I didn’t see much chemistry between Luke and Mick either.

Podd and Papang as Nut and Tan were the perfect mix of chaotic and sweet — a fun, older couple dynamic. I really liked the vibe of their workplace romance. It’s a shame we didn’t get a kiss! I’d love to see them paired again in another series.

Now, Per and Tar were the biggest surprise for me when I look at the series as a whole. You could see from episode 1 that Per might have feelings for Tar, who was completely oblivious. But after the party and their kiss, things began to evolve, and you could tell — bit by bit — that they weren’t just the “single guys hanging out” anymore.

I loved the scene where Tar confirms he’s not mad about Per being his first kiss. But my favorite moment was the rose scene in the finale, where Per pretty much confirms he has feelings for Tar. I really hope GMM gives Ken and Paul another series soon.

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It was missing an ingredient

It was fluffy, but pretty bland

Acting:

It was fine. Nothing amazing, nothing horrendous. Everyone was cute and I think the casting was good. The story didn’t call for any really serious acting and they are also like normal young dudes doing normal young dude stuff so it was pretty fitting.

Writing:

I don’t understand the point of this story. It wasn’t a grand romance story and it also didn’t have comedic writing. To me, they should have either had a big and interesting central theme connecting all the couples stories or just focused in on one of them more with a more interesting plot with a main conflict. I don’t know, it was just too simple and realistic without a flavor of either serious conflict or real comedy. Meh.

Chemistry/Romance/Kissing:

Chemistry was fine, they are young dudes falling in love for the frist time so it was fittingly messy and awkward. This is a mediocre romance story, just your run-of-the-mill falling-in-love plot. It started off alright with the tutor/student and guy in a shell/guy who gets him out of his shell situations, but then it fell flat. Kissing was cute and fitting to the story.

Music/SFX:

Music was alright, your normal cutesy drama music. SFX were also fine, goofy where it was called for.

Definitely not a noteworthy story. Pretty colors and cute young lads were the highlights.

Now, for some highlights from my notes:

- Not the impending study abroad trope
- Love a cat theme
- Cute cute
- Awe, my poor baby left on read
- *Now talk it out, now talk it out*
- I don’t like this teacher guy
- Kim so real with his obsessing over dumb things and being an overbearing puppy-love-struck idiot
- Manipulative little shit, too
- Am I supposed to be rooting for this bespectacled weirdo..?
- I’m sorry, what? They’re just dating in high school, it’s not like homeboy got down on one knee? I fail to see the issue here
- I feel like the main couple has had such little screen time
- Why do I dislike these teachers being together I usually love teacher x teacher but glasses pisses me off and the other guy is a little too Mr. Nice Guy
- Shane pissin me off fr
- My poor bb boy, just eat the fucking shrimp, dude
- “If you leave, I won’t be chasing after you” BRUH
- Who in the ACTUAL fuck serves non-alcoholic beer at a party…?
- At least the dude you were dared to kiss was real cute
- Lmao hooking up with your partner is the safety of your own home has nothing to do with the reputation of your school, my guy
- There HAS to be animation schools/online starter classes to help you build a portfolio in Thailand even Youtube and a couple software programs will get you somewhere
- Ending on Valentine’s day instead of graduation was an odd choice

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More than the sum of its parts

This was kind of unexpected, but I liked watching this show despite its flaws, which would normally make me dislike a series. There is plenty of things that should have lowered my rating of "Boys in Love", but somehow – to my surprise – they did not. It's not that the positives of this show outweighed the negatives; it's a little more complicated. I think that the things I liked about "Boys in Love" combined, creating an added value – like an overall feel or vibe of the show, which was generally sweet, nice and made me return to it week after week.

What I enjoyed
- As for characters – Kit. He's the only one with something roughly resembling an arc, in course of which he becomes a model boyfriend. As one of only two characters he has some depth: he seems easy going (bordering on spoiled rich kid), but it’s really a pose, a mix of light nonchalance and distance to himself; he's very well aware of his own shortcomings and flaws, finds motivation to change, but nevertheless doubts whether he’s doing good enough. He's flawed and therefore relatable, but – at the same time – he does all the important things the right way: supporting Shane both before and after they become a couple, being open about his feelings, respecting boundaries set by Shane, displaying patience and caring about someone else more than about himself. If I was back in highschool, I'd love to have a boyfriend like that.
- As for couples – Per and Tar. They are there for comedic relief, but most of their interactions were much more than goofy fun, having an emotional layer and a tension of sorts. All four couples in "Boys in Love" are build following the same principle, joining two very different guys; when it comes to internal dynamic and chemistry, Tar and Per work the best. They are almost always together (without being together), they visibly enjoy each other's company and there's that unspoken (yet palpable) thing between them. I loved their last scene in ep. 12, played completely straight (despite the smiles) and serious, with an absolute minimum of lines – a very good conclusion of their plotline.
- As for writing – which is mix of decent and subpar – there's a handful of scenes that deserve special mention: Shane's and Kit's final scenes in ep. 2 and 5, Kit's talk with his mom in ep. 12 (every kid should hear what she said at least once from their parents), the entire "Mr. Tan and Mr. Nut move in together" sequence in ep. 12 and the aforementioned final scene with Per and Tar. Well crafted, they left me with a lasting impression. Another thing worth mentioning: the writers decided to give more attention and screen time to two out of four couples; with only 12 episodes available that was the right move.
- As for performances – Luke and Paul. Very different, but both are solid (although I'm not entirely sure whether Paul was acting or just being himself), with good screen presence and competent delivery. Would like to see both of them in other roles.
- The setting - a vibrant, lively world inhabited by a lot of people. While a school of some type is probably the most common BL setting, it doesn't have to be boring nor mundane - and it isn't here. Same applies to the rest of the world in "Boys in Love" - which is full of students, teachers, family members and ordinary people (compare that to some recent BLs of the same company which seemed to be taking place in a desert or right after an apocalypse - in a desolate, empty world) creating proper background for the story and its characters. I also noticed and appreciated the variety and relatively high number of locations where the show was shot.
- The show – despite some issues I indicated below – was an easy watch.

What I did not enjoy.
- As for characters – ex æquo Mon and his mom. Paraphrasing the proverb: like mother like son. I commented earlier (before ep. 12 aired) on MDL on how Mon is written by indicating that in ep. 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 11 he was either displeased, annoyed or outright angry because of something Kim did, he was (at least initially) unsupportive of Kim’s efforts to become a model student in ep. 8, failed to notice (or ignored/disregarded) Kim's insecurities in ep. 10 and helped Kim with something only once (in ep. 8). He’s like the anti-Kit – the last person I’d like as a boyfriend. Mon seems focused primarily on himself and likes when things happen the way he wants them to happen – his mom is exactly the same. They may not be outright toxic, nevertheless both are unlikeable – no idea why a main character and a supporting character are written like that.
- As for couples – Mon and Kim. No idea why anyone would call them "KimMon" – Mon is the dominant side of the relationship from the very beginning and the power imbalance is glaring; I don't recall seeing anything like that in a GMMTV show before. While I understand that including such a relationship might be good for authenticity sake, I do believe that the show should have addressed this issue as a problem and at least tried to solve it.
- As for writing – how undecided the show was. Either by accident or on purpose, "Boys in Love" wants to be too many things and tries to include too many topics for its own good. It would be much better if it was just a rom-com (either more lighthearted and fluffy or tilted towards comedy); instead other story elements were introduced (sometimes – shoehorned in, like the conflicts in later episodes) and the show became less coherent when it comes to genre and message.
- As for performances – Mick. He was boring and wooden like a plank throughout the whole show; he can't act and I'm not sure anything can be done with it.

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Sweet but Sleep-Inducing

Boys in Love had all the potential to hit the right notes—a sweet coming-of-age love story navigating high school and those cute moments of first love. While it had those elements, it was poorly executed overall. It’s supposed to be a feel-good romance, but for the most part, I found it dull and lacking depth.

Shane and Kit. They're polar opposites in every way, from the way they think to the way they dress. Shane is uptight and follows the rules, while Kit is carefree and playful. As the series progresses, both characters experience growth: Shane learns to loosen up and have fun, while Kit becomes more focused on his studies. They slowly fall in love, especially as Shane tutors Kit, helping him with his academics. I appreciated how their relationship evolved and how they found comfort in each other. Their love story was sweet and fun, but after a while, the series did a poor job of keeping me engaged. It felt dull and boring, especially in the later episodes. The chemistry was there, but the pacing just wasn’t.

Kit and Mon. It was clear from the start that Kim and Mon liked each other, but their relationship was frustrating. Kim struggles to show his true emotions, only ever presenting a happy-go-lucky side, and he has a hard time communicating his thoughts with Mon. He’s constantly trying to keep the peace, fearing that if he expresses himself, Mon might break up with him. Because of this, Kim never feels like he's truly himself. Mon, on the other hand, is a bit more studious and serious. His mom works at the school, and he has a strong sense of justice. It feels like he’s the boss in the relationship. Their dynamic became more annoying than endearing, especially with Kim's inability to communicate and how Mon reacted in those situations; it was just so frustrating. I just couldn’t get invested in them.

Per and Tar were cute, but unfortunately, they didn’t get much screentime. The series tried to explore their relationship after the kiss dare at the party, but it felt like a missed opportunity. There was some decent communication between them afterward, but it wasn’t enough to give their relationship any real depth. They never fully explored their potential as a couple, and in the end, one of them gives the other a rose, but that’s about it.

The love story between Nut and Tan, the two teachers, was sweet but ultimately boring. They never even shared a kiss, which felt like a huge letdown, especially when compared to the other teenage couples. Their scenes were brief, but I liked them the most because they had some nice chemistry. Tan’s clumsiness and over-the-top reactions added a bit of fun to the show, while Nut’s calm and sensible nature was a nice balance.

I understand that most of the actors were relatively inexperienced, but the acting here really needed work. There were times when the performances felt flat, and it was hard to connect with the characters because of that.

Overall, Boys in Love was a bit of a waste of time. While there were some sweet and fluffy moments, most of the show felt like a bore. I found myself constantly checking my phone and struggling to stay engaged. The plot wasn’t particularly heavy, just boys falling in love, but it was poorly executed and didn’t make it worth the watch. I wouldn’t recommend this unless you're really into fluffy romance and don’t mind feeling bored for most of it. But if you enjoy the genre and can look past its flaws, go ahead and watch it, just don’t expect much.

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High school BLs are not mature? Watch this

Putting aside my fangirling self on the young and new faces, this is one of the best BLs of 2025 fight me. The acting, considering this is the first series or at least first with much more screen time (except Chokun) and they did THIS well in terms of acting. The drama exceeded my expectations on everything, plot, acting, direction, cinematography and character development.

The plot is quite simple of high school boys falling in love but what sets this part is how they tackle certain situations with utmost maturity and sincerity. I like how this is the most non-toxic yet least boring series I have seen. The characters has flaws, they aren't perfect but at the end of the day they talk to sustain a healthy relationship. This is the closest I have seen characters being to the real life people. All the characters with their worries and flaws and trying to rectify, learn and grow is such a great sight to witness. Another great part of the story is how they do not solely focus on romance. They showcased the teenager's high school life so well. All the worries about future and their love and studies and everything. It made it so real.

The cinematography and direction gives me butterflies. Not a single boring moment. Whoever did the color grading did a fantastic job. It's so Narak and fluffy. The minute details in the plot and in the direction sets this drama apart from all high school BLs.

The actors, while being young and little experience did a splendid job. The crying scenes were so well done. It felt very real that it brought my emotions out. The behind the scenes are an added bonus. These 6 cuties are so cute. Special mention to Papang and Podd for delivering once again. Never knew I would love romance between teachers in a high school drama so cute.

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Sweet, funny, happy, bubbly.

I loved, loved, loved this series! This series made me so happy while watching it.

The visuals were beautifull, it had a good OST and even though most actors are very young, the acting was so good.
They did the comedy part perfect, not over the top, but just funny moments complimented with funny sounds.

I found it refreshing that there were no big drama's, just small problems. And how surprising that even though they are so young, they solved these problems with talking to each other.
One thing i dislike in so many drama's is that people don't talk to each other and the problems get even bigger that way. So this was a breath of fresh air!

I will definatly watch this series again and i am hoping that there will be a second season. Maybe with new students and their own new relations ad problems. And maybe some guest roles from the couples of this season?

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