Absolute masterpiece!
Reading the other peoples comments made me think we watched different show or what??🤔I've watched 190 BLs and I think I can call myself expert😅
Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Philippines, Vietnamese and Heated rivalry as the only non asian BL in my list,tho the bottom was half Japanese,but anyway back to the point - Payback is rating 11 in my ranking 🤌🏻💋
Toptap and Minlee chemistry is palpable,their visuals are insane 🥵🫦Their acting is phenomenal!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The quality of the show is on a different level,the show itself had everything - sad moments,ugly moments,fun moments, happy moments,sexy moments (that epic NC scene is gonna remain in the history of BLs as one of the best,imo)For the ppl that said the show doesn't have a plot,are you sure?
The love story wasn't cringe,it was a battle which top to be on top 🙈😂,I'm kidding,the real battle with guilt,desires, revenge and love that needs no words...
Strongly suggest to watch it!
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For Toptap's first leading series, he did an incredible job. 🤍 He really impressed me, and it was so much fun to watch the chemistry between the two main leads.
I genuinely loved this series, and I honestly think it's one of the best BLs Thailand has released this year. ✨
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Since I had already read the **Payback** manhwa, I honestly had really high expectations. And this is just my personal opinion, but I think they did an amazing job adapting it into a drama. 🥹👏
When I first heard that **Payback** was getting a live-action adaptation, I was literally SHOCKED because if you've read the manhwa... YOU KNOW HOW INSANE IT IS. 😭🔥 There are so many intense moments that I kept wondering, *"How are they going to pull this off?"* But they really did their best, and I genuinely enjoyed the adaptation.
To all the manhwa readers out there... YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT, RIGHT???? 😭🤝 The manhwa is absolutely wild, and seeing it come to life was such an unforgettable experience.
Thank you to everyone who worked so hard on this adaptation. You all did an amazing job! ❤️✨
TOPTAP... YOUR ACTING WAS SO DAMN GOOD!!! 😭👏 You portrayed Jay perfectly, and Min did such an amazing job as Sun. Their chemistry had me screaming every episode. 🫠❤️
I also want to praise Shogun, Khunnote, and Fuaiz. Every single one of them brought their characters to life so well. Everyone truly gave their best performance. 👏✨
And SUNNY... 😭 I hated your CHARACTER so much!! 😂 (Not the actor, of course! He did an amazing job—that's exactly why I hated the character so much. 🤣)
I honestly don't even have enough words to describe how much I loved this drama. It was intense, emotional, exciting, and HOTTTTTT. 🫣🔥 Every episode left me wanting more.
If you're thinking about watching Payback: The Series... DO IT!! I 1000% recommend it. You won't regret it.
Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to adapt the Payback manhwa into this amazing drama. Thank you to the entire cast and crew for giving us such an unforgettable series. I already miss you all so much. 🥹❤️
Love you all!! Khob khun na khubbbbb!! 🥹🤍✨
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From Page to Screen: Payback Delivers the Chemistry
Let me tell you, I really like it.Sun's life feels so painful. For someone who rarely shows emotion, his pain runs deep. I don't know if I'm viewing it the exact way the writer intended, but I really appreciate how his distance from his family is portrayed. He wasn't close to them, so the lack of traditional emotional warmth makes total sense. I like that they didn't make it overly melodramatic precisely because he never had that closeness with them to begin with.
As for Jay, I love his mystery and the clever ways he helps Sun. Having read the manhwa, I can say it was fab! Jay's personality reminds me of Arthit from SOTUS S—quiet, smart, but a total softie underneath.
I also love Sky and P'Kajorn's characters. Yes, I definitely suspected Kajorn at first (sorry, Phi!), but their dedication to what they do, despite society and traumas leaving them with seemingly no choices, is admirable. They still stood up and fought.
And please, Sky and Pakin (played by Boss in real life)—they have chemistry, yow! Sorry to Boss's usual pairing, but his chemistry with Pakin is a must-watch!
Seeing them has me wishing they could do a classic university setup as seniors and freshmen. I miss those older BL university series.
It feels like the actors from those eras have reached their limit and stopped making them (which makes sense since they aren't getting younger), but university series will always hold a special place in my heart as the genre that opened the door for BL.
Going back to Payback—I love the plot twist! I wasn't the biggest fan of the tattoo change, though. I guess they changed it to a sun for the series to match his name, whereas in the manhwa I believe it was a karma eye. Either way, it’s a gripping ride!
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A god sent for manhwa readers
"Payback" is a gift sent by God to all manhwa readers. This is the most accurate live-action adaptation of a manhwa, from the line delivery and scene sequencing to, of course, the casting.Everyone did a fantastic job bringing "Payback" to life. The story was already great in the original version. The issues it tackles are highly controversial; while we might not have hard evidence that these things actually happen in the entertainment industry, we cannot prove they do not either. It is no surprise the adaptation is this good, since Sammon is the screenwriter (I love all of her work).
The main leads' chemistry is surprisingly excellent, especially given that this is their first project together and they are relatively new to the BL genre. And don't even get me started on their NC (no-children/mature) scenes—those are just WOW! Pure "wow," "woah," and "ack!"
The production value is great too; you can really see the quality. Plus, the OST is quite unique and fits the series perfectly.
Once again, I want to commend the casting, from the main leads to the supporting roles. Shout out to Boss CKM! He is exceptionally handsome in this series. I find myself wanting to pause the screen every time he appears. LOL, bye!
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Too Much Story, Too Little Time
This show was an okay adaptation, but the story itself was very average. The characters felt incredibly flat, with almost zero emotional intelligence.Ten episodes were simply not enough for this story. It was such a letdown because so much was crammed into those episodes, while so much was left out. The pacing made the story feel rushed, and I think the characters and relationships suffered because of it.
Arthur and Sun’s supposed love story? What love? How is that relationship relevant in any meaningful way? Arthur cutting his wrist so Sun would feel guilty for him—why? What exactly did Arthur ever do for Sun that would make him feel that kind of guilt?
Unlike the majority of viewers, I felt absolutely no chemistry between the leads. I didn’t feel much for either of them because the story simply didn’t give their relationship enough substance or development for that chemistry to come through.
The NC was well done, and the actors did a good job with what they were given. I just wish the writing had given them more to work with.
Once again, I feel Arthur should have been played by a more mature-looking actor. Just because you’re built like a refrigerator doesn’t mean you can pull off a dark and mature character. Arthur’s face always gave off an immature vibe, especially when compared to the manhwa, where Jay’s face looks much more adult and mature.
The side characters did a wonderful job in the show, and I especially appreciated that the villains were actual VILLAINS. They felt like genuine antagonists rather than characters who were conveniently misunderstood or softened by the narrative.
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The headline is that its a must watch bl
I loved this show so much and i re watched it 5 times just because of the story line after the drama i read the manhwa also which shows that its the exact same thing just the live action of the manhwa and most importantly the actors , the acting is so natural it feels like there is not a camera they are just being themselves which is a great thing i loved this bl so so much and mostly i love all the characters in this bl this is so amazing 😍Was this review helpful to you?
Masterpiece
I'm a fan of the manhwa, so at at first i was sceptical of how would thai adapt the drama. But soon after i watched the first episode, it was blew me away. It was so good. The casts are looks straight out of the manhwa. They keep the actor's mannerism, the clothes, even the background looks just like the manhwa. And the acting are top notch. I couldn't tell the main leads are newbies. This is a perfect adaptation. There are some minor lacking, such as, the plot seems slow moving in the middle since the writers adding too many unnecessary improvisation of side character's scene, they didn't include all of Jay's the trivia questions and some of memorable Jay-Sun's scene are left out to give space to side characters like Sky and Pakin. But overall this is hands down the best thai BL drama to me. It means it even surpassed Bad buddy, last twilight, triage (my top three).Was this review helpful to you?
absolute banger and just go watch it
omgggggggg this series has everything revenge, thrill, action, comedy, romance, intimacy and everything.......the chemistry and tension between toptapminlee is insane like literally insane
after watching it my favourite bl has become payback and favourite pairing has become toptapminlee
never getting over them they have became my everything
the ending omg it was so beautiful, it was a treat and the story never felt rushed
hope their is a special episode or season 2 because just 10 episodes are not enough
and toptap has said that they are gonna be together for a long time and do many more projects together so yaaa waiting for it !
also toptapminlee were fated to meet, to become a pairing
like toptap's sister or brother something are minlee's friend
also toptapminlee have met each other when they were small and minlee said that toptap was like a chubby kid when he saw him when they were small and only minlee remembers it because toptap was so small then and minlee is 4 years bigger than toptap...............it is destiny, they are made for each other
nothing more just go and watch it, it is insane.................
greatest bl of all time...................GOAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A BL That Actually Has Me Invested in the Story
What I really like about this series is that it has a compelling storyline beyond the fact that it's a BL. I'm genuinely curious about what steps he'll take next in his quest for revenge, rather than simply wondering when he'll fall in love with the other lead.There are so many unanswered questions that keep me hooked. Is the bunny actually Sun? Does the director/partner, Jay, have his own hidden agenda? And in all of this revenge, what exactly is Jay's motive?
That's why I'll be watching this weekly. My curiosity simply won't allow me to wait until all the episodes are released before finding out what happens next.
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THE KISS
ONE THING: THE KISS IN THE END OF EPISODE 3, PLS I DIED.LIKE GOSH DANG, i was not expecting anything but That kissssssss just proved that this is gonna be a banger. No NC scene can compare rn. I'm just so excited to watch it now, and the leads look really good together.
P.s i need to fill some words because mdl wont let me post the review unless it's 300 words like shutup
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Boring
The series could have been better but not sure why the NC was needed to show ass that looks like a child especially having with mask. So lame. The story had the storyline that could have been interesting, but no ... it felt like a mess and the acting could have been way better. Clearly I am not going to blame the cast but instead the director and story line writers for making it feel like a mess with like of purpose and storyflow and the chemistry does not work, but feel forced. Horrible, could have been better.Was this review helpful to you?
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