Top Form

A Look into the Dynamics of Rivalry and Romance in the Spotlight

The 2025 Thai BL series "Top Form" delves into the competitive world of the entertainment industry, exploring the evolving relationship between two actors whose professional rivalry sparks an unexpected romance. As an adaptation of the popular Japanese anime "Dakaichi: I'm Being Harassed By the Sexiest Man of the Year," the series centers on Akin, an established actor who has long held the coveted title of "Sexiest Man of the Year," and Jin, a talented rising star who challenges Akin's reign.


The narrative is propelled by the initial dynamic between the two leads. Akin views Jin as a direct threat to his long-held status, fostering a sense of rivalry. Unbeknownst to Akin, however, Jin harbors a secret admiration and affection for the veteran actor. This creates an intriguing tension, where Jin's seemingly provocative actions, initially perceived by Akin as purely competitive, are underscored by deeper feelings. The series effectively blurs the lines between professional sparring and burgeoning attraction, particularly as Jin's popularity surges and he eventually claims the "Sexiest Man" title.

A pivotal point in their relationship occurs during a drunken incident where Akin reveals his true thoughts to Jin, peeling back the layers of his carefully maintained public persona. This moment serves as a catalyst, allowing for a shift in their dynamic from one dominated by rivalry to one where genuine connection begins to take root. The series navigates the complexities of their relationship as they grapple with their feelings amidst the constant scrutiny and pressures of being in the public eye. The entertainment industry setting provides a compelling backdrop, highlighting the challenges they face in balancing their personal lives with their professional obligations and public image.

"Top Form" also touches upon some of the darker aspects of fame, including the presence of disruptive and obsessive fans, known as "sasaengs," and the conflicts that can arise from professional commitments, such as Akin's involvement in a play. These elements add layers of realism and tension to the narrative, illustrating the hurdles the characters must overcome both individually and as a couple.

The series has been positively received by viewers, with many commending the production for its faithful yet updated adaptation of the source material. The director and scriptwriters have been praised for capturing the essence of the original story while also making conscious efforts to remove potentially problematic elements, such as the glorification of sexual assault present in the anime, thus adapting the narrative for a contemporary audience in 2025. A significant point of praise has also been directed towards the lead actors, Raweewit Jiraphongkanon as Akin and Chisanupong Paungmanee as Jin, who have been lauded for their natural chemistry and their ability to convincingly portray the nuanced emotions of their characters, bringing the beloved figures from the anime to life.

With its engaging plot, compelling characters, and exploration of themes relevant to relationships in the public sphere, "Top Form" stands out as a notable addition to the BL genre in 2025, offering viewers a blend of romance, rivalry, and the inherent drama of the entertainment world.

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My top Bl series one of my favorite

This series is soo good 💯💯💯
Honestly I don't watch anime not my thing but since I saw that first 2 episode of the series topform I can't wait for 1 week so I try to watch Dakaichi: I'm being Harassed by the sexiest Man of the year
The story line🤌🤌
The anime is okay but the series topform is topnotch
The acting is amazing like super amazing 😍😍😍
The emotions they show is the best. I don't feel any cringe or awkwardness. Every episode is masterpiece.
Boom and smart are very good actors 👏 👏 👏 👏
Akin is so cute and beautiful and handsome 😘 🥰


You should watched it!!!
I promise you will not regret it.

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best bl ever

I've watched a lot of bl, some were not good and others were absolutely amazing.

This bl series is definitely in the category of "Amazing".

Everything is so good.

The atmosphere is so different from other Thai bl.

And the acting is so good (Boom's acting is just so much impressive), really really good.

Usually the acting in some other bls are just so bad, but "Top Form" just proves you can have an amazing bl series of high quality with acting who follow the "high quality" of the series.

This bl series deserves so many awards: best bl, best actor, best chemistry of the year and so much more.

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the chemistry in this one is INSANE!!!

i saw many actors having good chemistry on screen but these two take the crown.

I watched the anime some years ago and didn't remember all the details except for the fact that Jin was a little pervert🤣.
if you saw the anime as well don't worry the drama is not going to be so depraved.
in the anime akin literally gets raped by jin. in the drama their love story is so so so sweet. you cannot help falling in love along with them.

i love the fact that in Thai dramas they don't hold back when it comes to spicy scenes.
they were shot beautifully and you get their passion.

the only thing I didn't quite like is that except for the main characters the others are not flashed out. we don't get any side stories. only some "suggestions".
I feel 11 episodes were enough to insert additional stuff.

music eyes it was good.

I definitely recommend this one.

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HANDS DOWN THE BEST SERIES OF 2025 (this is a tough one to beat)

Alrighty so this is my first time EVER writing a review, however I feel compelled to after viewing this masterpiece. (This is purely how I feel so if you disagree with me.. it's totally fine!)

First things first... Boom's ACTING! I mean boy can he act his heart out! Boom's onscreen presence as Akin truly garnered by attention. The way in which he expressed himself in every scene (especially the emotional ones) made me feel for his character and the struggles that he goes through within the series (ngl plenty of tears were shed). It's like he takes us on this journey with him wherein we get to see how isolated and alone he once was... that is until he met Jin. But in all seriousness though, Boom made his character very flawed, very human which I truly appreciate as it gives us a glimpse of the harsh realities for most actors out there who have been in the industry for so long, expecting to remain on top, yet are threatened by newcomers. I'm really looking forward to seeing him in more projects, cause he definitely needs more exposure!

Moving on to our surprising scene stealer, Smart.. now he definitely held his own throughout the series as Jin. To be honest, I was not quite sure about how the dynamic of Jin and Akin would play out in the first few episodes, but my doubts were instantly cast aside as the series progressed. As Jin, you could really see his thoughts and feelings expressed through his eyes (referring to when his bangs were not covering his eyes... I feel the need to call out his hair stylist fr). In the beginning he appeared really cute and aloof (aka that wooden boy phase), but whenever he showed anger or sadness, there's an aura that can't be explained (like ep 6 for instance iykyk). As a viewer, you could really feel Jin's compassion... *coughs* or passion towards Akin, like being his support system, wanting to be on his level to be "worthy" enough to be with him and have the power and means to protect him (hey, if that ain't love idk what is :/). Though Smart has not been in many projects unlike his acting partner, he did a fantastic job playing the role of Jin and I only wish him the best throughout his acting career.

As for the supporting characters, Johnny and Naru, I can't really decipher their dynamic for now since they have not gotten as much screentime together, but I can see some banter going on... would love to see their relationship develop further. Though Johnny is most definitely a POS (he still needs to be accountable for what HE did to Akin... still upset about that), I want to see how he could grow as a character, now that Naru (sweet baby boy) is going to be a part of it.

Also who can forget about P'Jade... best friend, manager, companion ever! He truly is one of the MVPs of this series, helping out Akin solve his mistakes (there were truly many) and standing by him through the ups and downs of his career. He is such a gem and I'd like to see him happy as well.. with his mystery partner (s2 please come faster!).

Now I can't really say a lot about the plot following the original manga (tbh I watched a few episodes of the anime but dropped it.. just was not my cup of tea), though I can tell that the writers have chosen a different route in depicting the relationship between Jin and Akin as well as handling other difficult topics. Kudos to them for producing a series that follows the same template, yet adds different elements to make the series fresher, interesting and more palatable for audiences. I'm sure they wanted every component to be perfect and their hard work really shows!

Alas it is the end of my review... needless to say I thoroughly LOVED this show (we fans need more series like this). I'm going to miss being excited for Thursdays again *sigh*... Till the next review :)

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Contender for Best BL for 2025.

Disclaimer

What I am writing here are my views and thoughts about this movie. Some of you may not like it. That does not give you the right to try to come at me with your opinions on why this series should get a better score and why it is better than I think it is. You have your own opinions, and I have mine. Kindly respect that.

So, in the beginning, I was not interested in this series when I saw the trailer. But, as the time drew nearer for it to premiere, I realized that it was adapted from the manga series Dakaichi: I'm Being Harassed by the Sexiest Man of the Year. I knew it from the anime, as I did watch it while it was airing, more than from the manga, and this got me excited for the series.

Now, I know the two main leads from some of their previous work. I know Smart from his previous work 'Don't Say No' (and yes, I was one of the foolish ones that was waiting for his character's story, Leon and his love interest, Pob in what was supposed to be called 'Just Say Yes' that never came to be). And I know Boom mostly from his lead roles ' My Dream' and 'Chains of Heart.' And, I must say, they both did an excellent job with their performance in this series. I was enthralled every week and couldn't wait to see what else these boys could bring with their performances. Their acting and chemistry were on point, and I felt that they did a good job in bringing the manga to a live screen adaptation.

So, I know from the title people may be wondering if I think that this is the best BL of the year; why did I not give it a 10? Simply, the last episode, in my opinion, was not really the strongest, as it gave us an ending that is open for a second season. I personally don't have high hopes for a second season, and for that reason, I am giving this series a 9.5.

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this series it's like mixed emotions with perfect chemistry...

First of all i want to say that I've not known that's this drama is good I'll just randomly started this one. By going through each episode I'm just literally amazed by their acting and chemistry between them every character did their job as I'm not disappointed watching this it's really worth giving a try...

JinAkin...
Well when it comes to jinakin they really had perfect chemistry each and every scene they delivered very well even happy sad or nc scene too it's like rollercoaster of emotions in every episode...
As I've saw some series but for first time that I've felt sad during nc scene between their chemistry, it's really hard to watch that scene without sadness even I've cried too... They made me do it it's like new feel they bought to..
Jin character is like expressful as he'll do anything for his akin. His love,care,priority, attention to sma things, even by protecting him at every moment I've liked his character it's like full of love to his lovable akin..
When it comes to akin even though he took time to openup to jin but he just care about him a lot even it not done by actions but his eyes don't lie.. Akin is famous actor and most huggable, sexiest man he got enemies to bring him down but although his agency support him but jin gave him comfortable and safe place that made akin trust jin and made him to love him also do for him anything...
The chemistry between these two had at it's peak like they just made me feel single...
Even Johnny character is just disappointed me a little like it gives excited in one episode but in other ones it's like they made him little low and i thought if his character maintined for some time then it's may got curiosity while watching that's it apart from it it's good and even I'm just eagerly waited for Jade's story but it didn't it's ok hoping in next season maybe... He gave big support to industry in series and for jinakin too.. Even naru role is just too cute to handle.. Waiting for Johnny and naru chemistry soon...

Overall i want to say is it's just a masterpiece although i didn't saw the anime but this series is just really good it's really worth to watch trust me guys you won't get disappointed as you may feel every moment with them every character did their one really good as it's one of best series in this year maybe smartboom deserve this kind of series more and I'll give 10/10 to them.

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