Very good
This was a great drama, i enjoyed it a lot. It had a good story, great visuals and beautiful music. The fadeouts of the music when going to a new scene was well done.The acting was very good and the mains had great chemsitry and kisses.
I will definatly watch this again in the future.
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Honestly, I’m not quite sure if I liked this series or not.
There were moments that caught my attention, but at the same time something didn’t fully click for me. I kept watching, hoping it would pull me in more emotionally, but my feelings about it stayed a bit mixed.
It’s one of those series where you finish an episode and still feel unsure about how you really feel.
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How can a poorly written ending destroy a beautiful love story ...
PLOT: Yoki, an insomniac star actor, is caught up in a scandal (framed) and forced to film a celebrity game show on an island. There, he reunites with Yang Meng, a former high school classmate. Yoki is surprised to find himself sleeping soundly next to Yang Meng. As their adventures unfold, Yoki and Yang Meng grow closer and are attracted to each other, but Yang Meng hesitates because he fears his (very homophobic) father's disapproval and the rumors.+++ Electric chemistry between Lin Feng Song and Chen Wen⚡⚡, both excellent.
+++ Very good cast, and I really like the second romance (which shows other facets of a relationship).
+++ Awesome OSTs (。ˇ ⊖ˇ)♡ but why Korean songs?
+++ Coherent storyline and fast-paced direction. The cinematography is magnificent, and the stunning landscapes are beautifully showcased.
### The last two episodes are convoluted, poorly written, and full of plot holes.
=> My final impression is inevitably skewed by the last two episodes (9.5 -> 8), which is a shame considering the superb work of the actors.
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PLOT : Yoki, acteur star insomniaque est victime d'1 scandale (framed) et est obligé d'aller tourner 1 show de "jeux de célébrités" sur 1 ile. II y retrouve Yang Meng, ancien camarade de lycée. Yoki est surpris de dormir sans pb auprès de Yang Meng. Au fil des aventures télévisuelles, Yoki et Yang Meng se rapprochent, s'attirent mais Yang Meng hésite car il craint la réprobat° de son père (très homophobe) et les rumeurs.
+++ Alchimie électrique entre Lin Feng Song et Chen Wen⚡⚡, tous deux excellents.
+++ Très bon cast et j'aime bcp la 2nde romance (qui montre d'autres aspects d'une relation)
+++ OSTs géniales （。ˇ ⊖ˇ）♡ mais pourquoi des Korean songs ?
+++ Storyline cohérente et réalis° sans temps mort. La cinématographie est magnifique et les superbes paysages, bien mis en valeur.
### 2 derniers épisodes tordus, mal écrits, pleins de plot holes.
=> Mon impression finale est forcément altérée par les 2 épisodes finaux (9.5 -> 8), ce qui est dommage pour le superbe travail des acteurs.
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Unexpectedly addicting
I've not watched the prequel cz i read it's a sad ending and waited for this to end so that i know it's a happy ending. The initial few episodes kinda gave jdrama vibes with the exaggerated acting and delivery. I really liked the show and i had rated it a 9.5 till episode 9 minus 0.5 for minor misses i noticed but after episode 9 the drama just went on a fast track which kinda felt rushed for me thats the reason the rating dropped to 8.5. I felt we needed a bit more of the 2nd couple's story and also a bit more on Yo Ki faking everything for his image and stuff and a more natural reunion between the leads. It was like they had soo much to cover but 3 eps left so they just rushed to the main points kinda.I really loved both the tops they were like cunning, playful and manipulative in a nice way trying to get their boyfriend 🤭🤭 which was soo cute. I wonder if the 2nd couple would get a spin off or something. I'd like to see that. Overall its a good watch.
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I don't know how to feel.
And I probably never will.Onestamente non so cosa scrivere. Nè voglio saperlo.
L'unica cosa che so è che ho avuto la storia di due personaggi che ho sempre amato.
E che da un certo punto di vista ho avuto anche la chiusura dei loro chiamiamoli amici del liceo. Ho chiuso almeno in parte con Gu Hai e Bai Luo Yin. Ma questa non è la chiusura che volevo. Perché per quanti BL di più o meno qualità produrrà la Cina, il mio capitolo con Addicted è e sarà sempre aperto.
Detto ciò, probabilmente sarebbe stato meglio vedere questa serie senza aver visto Addicted. Almeno non vivrò nel triste rimpianto di avere gli attori che YoKi e Yang Meng, ma non Timmy Xu e Johnny Huang.
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I'm glad they did a drama together after 10 years. And to be honest, I think what made me like it is mostly nostalgia, because the story is kinda rush?? At first it was great, but at the end, I was confused and didn't understood the character?? Maybe a few more episode would have been better. At least, both couple are cute together.
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A bit rushed, but very good!!
I absolutely loved it!!! 😭😭😭Liked their acting... Also, liked the funny moments in between 😂
However, it felt a little rushed towards the end .... Wanted to bit more of the second couple.
At times i couldn't follow with the story as to what happened in between that led to the scenes after.
But, overall, it was very nice, loved it!! :)
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what in the episode 10 and after was that?!!!
Overall: I was willing to overlook a few things and rate this an 8.5, but episodes 10, 11 and 12 brought the rating down. 12 episodes about 23 minutes each. Aired on GTV English Drama YT channel (first 3 episodes are free) Love After Addiction https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLop44oNqUSC_cbIapv1-bC7OQadLMPF74&si=XGKJjdfdt6eTXSlA and GagaOOLala https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/6236/love-after-addiction-2026-e01 (not in Japan or Korea)Contend Warnings: past (drugging, non con touching/sexual assault?, manipulation, bullying); current (cyber bullying, mental health struggles, bullying, blood, manipulation, punches, non con picture taking/sharing/unwanted outing)
Watch Suggestions
- watch episodes 1-9
- episode 10 watch beginning-2:20
- episode 11 watch 19:15-20:15
- episode 12 watch 7:50-10 and 24:30-end
What I Liked
- chemistry (they had an ease with each other which is understandable since they worked together before in Addicted)
- vistas/setting
- I did laugh a few times
- a safe word was mentioned
Room For Improvement
- started with an exposition dump
- a few times they cut very quickly back and forth between two images and it was not pleasant to watch
- episode 4 director's rap was cringey
- the one guy in the side couple gave me whiplash, they needed to develop those characters/relationship more
- the reveal in episode 10 made my stomach drop (in a bad way), everything a character did before felt fake
- a character apologized to his dad for not becoming a corporate drone and working his passion project on a beautiful island??!!
- another character apologized for his sexual orientation?!!!!!
- time jump though I'm happy it wasn't longer
- new characters were tossed into episode 11, in episode 12 I get the 2 characters were they were alluding to but it felt awkward, the final episodes were all over the place
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this bl is just not Where it's at storyline is okay but when you cut nc scenes it takes away from the story. this is the third episode that I've done seen this kind of scene cut what's going to show on the kissing or even the hugging at this point if you cut the NC scenes to the story. common sense Don't cut part of the store in any way shape our form. that makes people less interested in the series. that's just my honest opinion about this series and the writing. BLs are more interesting when they do not cut scenes. that are important the part of the story line . every peace of the story matter to the show. Nc scene cut was a big loss the the seriesWas this review helpful to you?
Imperfect Yet Entertaining!
Okay, first of all, this is not the kind of drama that is insanely intellectually satisfying, obviously. But it’s still a decent watch. Although there were a few flaws and the ending felt really rushed, I genuinely enjoyed the chemistry between the leads.Honestly, having a second lead in this drama felt unnecessary, and I personally didn’t like that part. Somehow, I knew from the very beginning that it wouldn’t be a heart-stealing series, and maybe that’s why I’m okay with it.
Since I still managed to enjoy several aspects of this drama, I’d give it an 8/10.
Overall, If someone asks me whether they should watch it or not, I honestly don’t have a clear answer.
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Cuteness Overload: This Couple Stole My Heart Again
We waited almost 10 years for this series, and honestly… it was so worth it. This couple was already super cute in the first show, but seeing them as the main leads with their own story just hit differently.Their acting was amazing and the chemistry between them? Insane. The kisses were so emotional, and love scenes were so exciting. I watched all 12 episodes in one go and I’m definitely going to rewatch it again and again. I just love them.
The second couple was also really adorable. I wish them all the best in the future.
The ending did feel a bit rushed though. Maybe some scenes were cut, because it left a few question marks for viewers.
But overall the drama was great. I honestly didn’t expect something this open from China, so it was a big surprise in the best way. The quality was really high and now I just want more projects like this
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Heartwarming for those who waited 10 years for these two
I wanna explain why I rated 10. I have created this account just to share my opinion as a BL fan who has been following the industry news for more than 10 years. My BL journey started before Addicted, but this BL made me become a translator nowadays.I've been in love with the main couple since Addicted, and I've seen lots of fake promises of their comeback. China has been pretty cruel towards BLs, and when I realised that, 10 years ago, it made my heart ache.
The actors don't deserve such hate. I kept seeing how much they love each other and how much they waited for each other in their eyes. Seeing them mature and grown up made me feel old as well lol.
People may have been complaining about the story being bad or not well written, but IMO, it's heartwarming for those who have seen their ups and downs in the industry.
The last episodes were very intense for me. I could picture and imagine how painful it was when they had to be cut out of the entertainment industry, so when I saw Yoki crying for telling people he is gay, it felt personal! When they reunited at the end, I could see how much they love each other and how hard it was to overcome everything.
IMO Love after Addiction is even more meaningful for those who saw everything and followed all the news from back then with Addicted.
I'm extremely happy and proud of them. I cried a river, and I won't deny.
Watch it, I know it's not perfect, but keep their past in mind, and I hope you can feel what I felt.
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