Revenged Love

⚠️THIS SHIT IS ADDICTIVE⚠️

Nothing literally NOTHING can replace this masterpiece in my heart and trust me if you haven't watched it yet... SRSLY?? what are you even doing ???

Firstly i want to thank the directors,producers,and the entire team who made revenged love possible, thank you for somehow choosing the most apt actors during casting ,and successfully stealing our hearts ....this series a breakthrough in the bl universe...idk about others but i will never rather CAN never ever forget this ...

Secondly kudos to the actors who are sooo strong-willed and talented that even after receiving continuous backlashes from the netizens regardless of how vague and unworthy the topic was, faced them and handled them with perfection...

I am a die hard bl lover and let me tell you that this obsession of mine goes to such extent that i cant watch any straight dramas anymore....so when i started watching this i honestly did not have any expectation at all...the main reason for that was the series being Chinese and all c-bls always aren't actually bls they are bromances....so quite naturally i gave this one a shot...but oh god wasn't this my best decision ever....this series tooo good...it has never failed to entertain me and its the best one i have ever watched till date....i think its because of the details, the creators never failed to portray in the scenes that made this one so special and dont even get me started about the bts clips they served(thay have a fandom of their own)...omg they were my only source of survival in between eps...


im sorry cause this got too long (whenever i start talking about RL i just cant stop) So if you are still thinking whether you should drop this❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 series or give it a watch, i just want you ppl o know that you are MISSING OUT a lot...its not a series its an emotion...

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10/10 for all scoring criteria and 1000/10 for the vibes that I am really interested in

There has always been a quiet, enduring love from Chi Cheng toward Suo Wei—and the only thing that changes is how deeply it grows with each passing day. Only genuine, heartfelt love can express itself in such a gentle and sophisticated way: by cherishing every little thing, every shared moment—the sugar figures, the corns, even the days spent apart. These simple things move me to tears, not because they are sad, but because they are so deeply, beautifully full of love.
Although the series hasn't been fully updated yet, I don't mind waiting to finish all the episodes. Based on what I've seen so far, their work is outstanding—I’d confidently rate it 10/10 across the board.

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A must have seen series - a new gold standard for BL Series!

REVENGED LOVE – Review

A must have seen series - a new gold standard for BL Series!

A first long go, now showered out in fast pace, we came to an end of something which set nothing less than a new Gold Standard for BL Series. Given my rating system, I must admit, this series crashed rating system of mine. What a run! What is there to say that can give justice to this? To paraphrase the words of Aragorn from Lord of the Rings: A day may come where we see a better BL Series, but it is not this day – and it will hardly be one I can foresee.

First, the daring to go through such a long and complex story of no less that 24 episodes each around 40 minutes is much time to fill, and it wasn't a single minute I felt was uninteresting or anything but breathtaking. It is probably what Lord of the Rings is for Fantasy for Boys Love. In a year blessed with many new great series and a generally huge step up for the BL genre, I have no doubt this will long be remembered as THE series that demonstrated how well BL stories in more than „mere love“ can be. The many ups and downs of each of the character, the development of both characters and story were all nothing short of breathtaking. A cast entirely perfectly chosen, and I am sure few can doubt that Zi Yu, the actor of Wu Suo Wei demonstrated a range of acting worth any great movie or series production you can imagine, and despite all MCs being very good, he shines over the entire series giving it his imprint and in many ways making it his story. So we can only wish that this series brings to him and all MC actors a well deserved career in the future.

The music scores, the camera use, the many sets and places – all are of equal high quality, convincing and superb. From the side streets where Wu Suo Wei sold his sweets over his mother's family house and garden, the 181s clinic serving as a story hub to the many houses, clubs and landscapes; nothing of this was other than perfect, as was the pacing and change from drama to happiness, back and forth to a nice and well deserved happy ending for everyone who deserved so. I tried to think of the best moments, but the show had so many, I can't pinpoint any. Each meeting, each conversation, each glance and look so subtle to emotional strong scenes of crying and joy, all were in so many variations, it satiated every desire and style.

The one sad thought is as commonly known, that mainland China while bringing forth such great actors and so perfectly a series, does not recognize it, but we from outside China can hope and wish that „Revenged Love“ will contribute to a change both in the making of BL and maybe in a bit more acceptance of gay people someday, someway. For, as once I read, politics is downstream of culture, and were it not bards of old, the storytellers from times immemorial whose stories shaped minds? Plato once said, those who tell the stories rule the world. And as such I hope it changes hearts and attracts people to watch it, who maybe usually not find BL interesting. At least that is what I wish and this series is a great ambassador for both BL series, for the art of great storytelling and acting, and what Chinese culture can bring forth, if they put their effort into it. Revenged Love will be a game changer, a measure to which all who aspire for great BL series – or even series at large – have to measure themselves with. And while surely the small stories, the short wholesome others have equal place in the BL universe, this was like reading one of a great drama of epochal measure, put into the frame of a Asian-Chinese modern BL story. It is one of these series which after the end leaves the watcher with a longing, and empty place and a great memory. If I could I would change the rating scale just to highlight this series with all aspects. While we don't know what the future holds for actors and crew, I wish their careers find justice in their future as it left us with a great memory of what I regard as nothing but perfect BL story which goes way beyond the boundaries of BL itself. As such my rating is a glowing “must have seen”

10/10

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I WILL NEVER FORGET THIS

Thank you. the revenged love era was one of the most important and precious drama eras in my life. it really made me fall in love with the actors and the drama itself. i cant believe these weeks went by so fast. this drama has obviously been an anormous success, i feel like ive never seen such a big fandom and popularity over a new bl chinese drama. it is especcially a breakthrough in chinese dramas, its iconic, it really globalized the popularity of not only the drama itself, but look at how big the impact of it was on for example zi yu’s carreer. seeing so many people cheering and watching the drama was truly something amazing. of course you cant leave out the negative outcome, which eventually couldve come sooner or later. it has been shown how fame has two sides and it is not all colorful and happy at all times. i really wish the actors dont take the hate to heart and i cant express enough how bad i felt something like that happened. nobody deserves to be treated like that and people who think that is okay are just purely sick and dont know the term ‚respect’ and ‚equal treatment’. i sincerely wish the actors happiness and positivity, as well as resiliance and wish nothing like that hate would happen to them again. they truly dont deserve to be treated like that, nobody does. thankfully, there were so many people who sincerely cheered for them, were respectful, didnt hate, showed love and support towards the actors, and that is something beautiful. ive got to say the era of revenged love has really changed my life in various ways, it made me feel so many emotions, as well ad made me realize the price of fame and how some people really lack respect. It made me truly get attached to the actors as well as the characters, become a true fan, made me feel like im taking part in something impactful, something that is going to be imporant in moving forward, changing for the better. it really made me feel a part of a bigger comunity, i really feel grateful that i could experience this era all along, while the episodes were coming out, the excitement, the anticipation, the fear and happiness and other various emotions. i really cant express enough how this era, the drama, the actors and the characters truly had a huge impact and how theyre so important to me. i really feel like that all will always stay in my heart, ive got to say it hurts a lot to let this drama go. i will continue to support the actors and be a huge fan of revenged love, it truly felt like something bigger than me and something that really had an impact not only on my life but also on many other peoples lifes and hopefully it does have the power to make the chinese entertainment take a step forward, even if its a small one. i will really keep this entire era, series, actors, characters in my heart, it was an unforgettable history made and im so grateful to have been able to experience it. i also have got to admit i have not seen this absolutely stunning amazing perfect chemistry many times. it is truly something so so so precious, iconic, beautiful and breathtaking, i was absolutely immersed in the chemistry im not even kidding. the face cards. the acting. the emotions. the complexicity. all that just proves it is truly an unforgettable drama.

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Warning: this show could be hazardous to your heart!

Maybe it’s the acting, maybe it’s the undeniable chemistry—but for me, it’s the cast that truly carried Revenged Love. Although it’s a remake, I honestly think this version surpasses the original. The editing is excellent, keeping viewers hooked and eager for the next episode.

The story started strong, but I feel the “snakes” subplot distracted from what could have been a deeper exploration of the characters. Each one had a rich backstory worth telling, and they were all beautifully placed within the narrative. As a viewer, I wanted to know more about each of them—enough that I’m tempted to download the book just to dive deeper.

Without giving away too much, I appreciated the lighthearted yet meaningful portrayal of a straight man discovering his attraction to another man. Not everyone is “born” gay; sometimes circumstances, emotions, and human connection create unexpected paths—a reality still very present in many Asian societies.

There are also countless subtle hints and clever Easter eggs scattered throughout. One that stood out for me was late in the series, when the male leads were watching Stay with me. It felt like a quiet but powerful nod to the BL world, especially since that show like Addicted was famously cut by Chinese censors, leaving fans longing for closure.

The intimate scenes were handled with taste, making the series approachable even for those not typically into BL. A great example of this style was the film Birdcage—gentle yet impactful. The relationship between the mother, son, and son-in-law was deeply moving. It’s rare, yet beautiful, to see parents openly embrace same-sex relationships, and it added an important emotional layer to the story.

Overall, Revenged Love is a standout series. I think Thai BL production companies could learn from its approach—and maybe even try to replicate its balanced storytelling. Still, finding an actor like Ziyu, who so perfectly embodied his role, would be no small task. He truly deserves all the praise he’s receiving.

I hope this series nudges Chinese censors toward being more open to BL productions from the mainland. In the meantime, I know I’ll be rewatching Revenged Love—just like I do with Addicted and Unknown—again and again for years to come

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Against All Odds — How Revenge Love Redefined Chinese BL

Revenged Love is nothing short of a masterpiece, the first of its kind from China that defied expectations. It’s not your typical romance, and perhaps that’s what makes it so captivating. Seeing China deliver something like this was a pleasant surprise for many of us.
The cast delivered phenomenal performances, a solid 10 out of 10, 100 out of 100. The music was equally perfect, enhancing every scene and emotion. The 24 episodes were pure goodness from start to finish. Now that it’s over, I can confidently say it’s a must-watch. Every minute I spent watching it was worth it, and I can only hope that China will give us more projects like this.
Sadly, due to the country's restrictions, we’ll probably never see the same actors together in another BL, which makes this series even more precious. It’s also disheartening to acknowledge how Chinese fans and the system itself have, in some ways, made things harder for the actors. Still, huge respect to the directors and producers, they worked with a very tight (almost non-existent) budget, yet managed to create a gem.
This series proves that a great BL isn’t about the size of the budget but the strength of the story. You can have all the money in the world and still make something forgettable, but Revenged Love shows that passion and good writing win every time. For the budget they had, it’s truly an achievement. Kudos to the makers for giving us one for the books.

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To date, the best Chinese BL in my opinion

I don't write reviews very often, but this series was truly something remarkable. China is not really known to give good BLs due to the fact that it is banned there, but this was an exception. This gave me HIstory vibes so much and was amazing from the acting, the production, everything was perfect. I loved every moment of it. I'm also glad that in the end, Chi Cheng's parents seemed to accept Wei Wei. I hope there's a second season. I want to see Chi Cheng's and Wei Wei's wedding as well as Xiao Shuai and Yu Sheng's life together as well, running the restaurant and clinic. If not, I will miss this series a lot. The actors were just perfect. From start to finish, this was a perfect drama series in my eyes and completely rewatchable without a doubt. If you're hesitating to watch this, don't. It is one of the best BLs of 2025 in my opinion and a hidden diamond. To all the cast members, you should be very proud of yourselves. You made an amazing series come to life and it touched many fan's hearts as well as made more fans of you all. Thank you. 谢谢你

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How do you even review a series that’s practically perfect?

Especially one packed with subtle metaphors and emotional layers? Honestly, I could talk about Revenged Love for hours. I’m obsessed with intense stories, complex characters, and plots that blend romance, drama, and a touch of eroticism. I especially love couples that break the mold, not the usual “cute and fluffy,” but raw, messy, and deeply provocative. And Revenged Love hit every single one of those marks.

It was so gripping, I found myself counting down the days to each new episode. A total emotional rollercoaster : I laughed, I cried (episode 19 had me in tears from start to finish), I screamed, I swooned. The show balanced chaos (which I adored) with moments of tenderness, drama, and sweetness, all in perfect measure.

It also features one of my favorite tropes: enemies to lovers. After being dumped and humiliated by his ex, Wu Suo Wei decides to get revenge by seducing her new boyfriend, Chi Cheng. What starts as a manipulative scheme quickly spirals into something deeper, more intense, and emotionally ambiguous.

They couldn't have chosen a more perfect cast to bring these complex, flawed, and emotionally ambiguous characters to life with so much authenticity. Because the highlight of the series are Wei Wei and Chi Cheng, with their tension-filled glances and layered dialogue constantly dancing between teasing and confession; Guo Cheng Yu and Jiang Xiao Shaui, were less explosive but equally intense. The chemistry between the two couples and between the four characters felt so real, so genuine, so believable, so charismatic. Zi Yu, in particular, was fenomenal. His facial expressions alone told entire stories. He could be sweet one moment, seductive the next, and heartbreakingly vulnerable right after.

Watching these characters grow emotionally, from revenge to real feelings, through a messy but meaningful healing process, was incredibly rewarding. I’m already looking forward to seeing these actors in future projects, together (hopefully!) or on their own.

The art direction was stunning. They used LGBTQIA+ colors in such a subtle, symbolic way, not just as decoration, but as emotional cues woven into the story. Whether it was the pride flag on Jiang Xiao Shaui’s clinic, the intimate scenes between Guo Cheng Yu and Jiang Xiao Shaui, or the way each color reflected a stage in the protagonists’ relationship, it felt like the show painted the flag into their emotions rather than just hanging it on a wall.

Visually, the series embraced a bold, urban aesthetic, with neon lighting, androgynous decor, and gender-fluid fashion, all reinforcing the characters’ identities and creating a space where emotional and sexual fluidity felt natural and unapologetic.

Huge thanks to the entire team for pouring their hearts into this project and giving us this little gem, despite all the challenges. I truly hope this marks a turning point for Chinese BL dramas toward more freedom, more depth, and more stories like this.

P.S. Whether intentional or not, I loved how Revenged Love gave a subtle nod to ABO Desire in its early episodes. Both series are part of a growing wave of Chinese BL dramas that dare to explore bold, emotionally intense themes and that fight to exist in spite of censorship.

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The summer of Love, Revenge that gave memories

I really never have written any reviews because they take time and I am lazy but I had to write a review for Revenged Love. I have said it multiple times that RL is not a series for me; it is an emotion that swept me off my feet and threw me into a space where I could only see happiness. Yes RL was my dopamine pill, it was like a drug that I still cant get enough. Let me give an overview first.

STORY : 8.5/10

Very cliche story actually. It was not special. This kind of plot enemies to lovers is very common in BL. Back in 2019 when BL first started people liked this kind of lowkey cliche plot where the roles were assigned very typically. WSW came from a poor household, CC lives in rich household. These type of story you will notice in many og dramas PLUS the most common 2nd lead with bottom having trauma issues. CC is very reckless kid, hurt from love nothing special. People dont really understand how bad the story is since i had a glimpse of the og novel. Not to mention Chai Jidan wrote it back in 201X so its been a decade since RL was first written so I expected it to have many drawbacks.
So how did the drama excel to make people immersed in it?

The only answer that came to my mind is Cinematography. The art of portraying Love through the lens varies director-wise. and with no doubt the director did a fantastic job capturing the simplicity of Revenged Love which a lot of the fans missed for last few years. I like the angle shots and in the ep where they shot WSW's mom's funeral it was outstanding. i really liked some of the parts of the story like
1. Where GCY was comforting XS in the bar and he took him home and even though he could take advantage of XS he restrained himself and comforted XS and fought with Meng Tao and took revenge for XS
2. The part where CC and WSW reunited after 6 long days. The kiss was very longing and passionate. I like that cinematography, the muted colors of the background so much.
3. The part where Dabao found the candies in the fridge and smiled so brightly. Cc was looking at him so lovingly.
4. The part where Dabao's mom passed away and the bright colors that was depicting the fantasy of WSW turned muted taking him back to reality.
5. The ending where CC searched everywhere for the tree and planted it in the garden. It was romantic
6. The car crying for both WSW and CC broke my heart into million pieces but it was brilliantly shot
7. The ending ep where GCY and XS kissed!! OMG GCY is such a green flag. I loved that story where GCY said something like "Xiaoshuai you can focus loving the world, while I focus on loving you" I DIED

Now every story has plot loops. Where could have been improved?
1. The beginning felt very stretched. The ending felt very short and messy. I understand the plot development, the chemistry development was needed but then the story could have had more than 24 eps. We wouldnt mind getting another few eps actually.
2. Wang Shuo is one of the complex characters I have seen yet his story was messy. I wish I could see more to his character because Liu Jun is remarkable as an actor but at the same time the show somewhat tried to forecast another kind of relation between the brothers. As i read the novel ik that there is nothing btw them but for newcomers it might get confusing. I agree with some that I would rather prefer to watch CC and WSW cut moments than the Wang brothers.
3. There were so many shots actually that could make the watch interesting but they didnt include it. Thats quite heartbreaking.
4. I feel the whole Meng Tao incident was very rushed... I wanted to know more in depth, wanted to see Meng Tao suffer more but it was kind of lacking
5. The end eps felt like a big wave. It just came and went. I felt no attachment with the plot except the ChiWei and GuoShuai moments.

ACTING : 10/10

I have absolutely NO WORDS. every single crew did absolutely best job in acting. I dont believe who gave the acting less than 10 because hell no the acting was less deserving. The chemistry between the characters was palpable. I have never EVER seen such good chemistry between two men before. May be its them who got me addicted. Dont get me wrong I dont ship Tian and Ziyu irl like toxic fans but I admire that they devoted themselves to the characters fully.
Ziyu is amazing actor. He delivered such emotional and impactful scene. He got so immersed in his role that he and WSW became one soul but i understand his position because both the characters and him are very similar with struggles. Tian on the other hand showed another version of himself. CC came to life bcs of him. His impactful performance left me in awe. I was like is this the same man i saw in other dramas?? His micro expressions were everything. it was as if he was speaking with his eyes. His eyes softened when looking at Dabao and another scene gave strong dom vibe when his Dabao was hurt. CC what a man you are and Tian what an actor you are. ESPECIALLY the jail scene where CC was sobbing I literally cried so hard

I would kiss the hand of the person who casted the side couple. Zhan Xuan is just so good playing Guo Cheng Yu!!! I cant imagine anyone but him as GCY now. I love how he softened the character. Added his own touch and how caring he was to Ziyu and Xuancheng. I admire his skills. Man was too excited for kiss but then got shy when he was about to kiss. The real show was the BTS of his scenes. He is a cutie who delivered strong act through the role. I admire him and his devotion to the character. LXC I have no words. I had seen his acting in Moon and Dust (reels) and i didnt have doubt and he is so young!! he was 19 when RL was shot thats literally very young age and to deliver such emotional depth performance !! the last scene where he is crying, the anxiety scene from the Meng Tao confrontations were my fav of his acting. He looked so soft and he really described the role pretty well. His acting was memorable the most for me.

Side cast - Liu Jun did so great acting that I cant hate Wang Shuo!! He looked like a psychopath but I loved him so much. WZ actor was okay but he did not really caught my eyes. Yueyue actor was so pretty!!!! She could have been with me but she made the character very annoying which shows that yes she did her job the best.

All the actors did such good job. I cant even describe much about them. It hurts to say goodbye that I cant see the CPs anymore. It was really a remarkable experience from the actors. They made me cry and laugh and blush. I will miss my summer that was full of them

MUSIC : 10/10

People really???? The ones giving low rating... are you deaf?? The opening sung by Ziyu is my happy pill!! Every Monday and Tuesday starts with that exact song. It makes me so happy!! I downloaded it in my spotify and yt music and i listen to it everyday. The ending song by Zhan Xuan is an underrated GEM. the mellow and soft vocals are really something else. The bittersweet music... when i looked in the sunset sky and the music starts playing... another experience. Somewhere in your eyes by Paper Swans have become my favorite music!! It is so soft and beautiful. Other music like Just the beginning or Broken Promise or Solo Driving... all of them were beautiful and they will stay in my heart forever. The music will bring back the memories I spent my summer in. My happiest summer.

REWATCH VALUE : 9.5/10

I personally cant move on. I think revenged love is that kind of drama that you watch but never feel enough satisfied. You can rewatch it again and I feel you will feel still the same as before may be better. But again its my assumption. It might be different for you. For me RL will be forever number 1.

I liked the chemistry a lot. I do think the dubbing was a bit weird... But i really like CC's va he did a great job. His voice really made me forgot Tian's actual voice LOL. I just fell so hard for every character. I love all of them. It is so hard for me to say goodbye when I got so attached. I love it so bad. I wish it could be longer, I wish they could post the BTS more, I wish they could appear tgt in public... but its all wishes and never true... I really hope the actors stay happy and healthy. I wish to support their future works. I admire all of them a lot. Thank you everyone to bear with me. I loved RL.

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