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My Golden Blood — A Strong Vampire Drama Dominated by Joss and Gawin
I actually enjoyed My Golden Blood more than I expected. Vampire stories in BL can easily become either ridiculous or overly dramatic, but this one manages to create an atmosphere that works quite well. The story clearly follows the classic vampire romance formula, and at times it even reminds you of Twilight, but it still keeps enough personality to remain entertaining.
The main issue for me was the casting choice for the central dynamic. In this kind of story, one character is usually supposed to feel fragile or vulnerable compared to the powerful vampire protecting him. Visually, Gawin simply doesn’t give that impression. He looks strong, confident, and physically imposing. When you see him on screen, it’s hard to immediately believe that he’s the weaker side of the relationship. However, what saves the character completely is his acting. Gawin is an excellent actor and clearly understands how to adapt his performance to the emotional needs of the role. Even though his appearance doesn’t naturally fit the “fragile” archetype, he manages to portray vulnerability and emotional sensitivity convincingly. In the end, his acting compensates for the casting choice and makes the story work.
His pairing with Joss also helps balance the dynamic. Joss has an incredibly strong presence on screen. He looks masculine, confident, and dominant in the way he carries himself. That energy creates the contrast needed for the relationship to function. Without that contrast, the casting might have felt much more awkward.
The downside of having such a powerful duo is that they almost overpower the rest of the cast. Whenever Joss and Gawin share a scene, they dominate the screen so strongly that the other characters struggle to stand out. Even someone as talented as Um Apasiri — who is normally fantastic in villain roles — ends up feeling less impactful simply because the main couple attracts so much attention.
The production itself also deserves credit. The overall quality of the series feels polished, and you can clearly sense the influence of experienced creators behind the project. Knowing Aof Noppharnach’s work on dramas like Moonlight Chicken and A Tale of Thousand Stars, it’s not surprising that the storytelling feels structured and visually consistent. His previous collaboration with Gawin in Dark Blue Kiss probably also helped shape the performance here.
Final Thought
My Golden Blood is a good supernatural BL with a solid story and a very strong central duo. Even though the casting initially feels questionable for the character dynamic, Gawin’s acting manages to overcome that challenge and keep the relationship believable. Combined with Joss’s powerful screen presence and strong production support, the drama becomes an enjoyable vampire story that stands out in the BL genre.
The main issue for me was the casting choice for the central dynamic. In this kind of story, one character is usually supposed to feel fragile or vulnerable compared to the powerful vampire protecting him. Visually, Gawin simply doesn’t give that impression. He looks strong, confident, and physically imposing. When you see him on screen, it’s hard to immediately believe that he’s the weaker side of the relationship. However, what saves the character completely is his acting. Gawin is an excellent actor and clearly understands how to adapt his performance to the emotional needs of the role. Even though his appearance doesn’t naturally fit the “fragile” archetype, he manages to portray vulnerability and emotional sensitivity convincingly. In the end, his acting compensates for the casting choice and makes the story work.
His pairing with Joss also helps balance the dynamic. Joss has an incredibly strong presence on screen. He looks masculine, confident, and dominant in the way he carries himself. That energy creates the contrast needed for the relationship to function. Without that contrast, the casting might have felt much more awkward.
The downside of having such a powerful duo is that they almost overpower the rest of the cast. Whenever Joss and Gawin share a scene, they dominate the screen so strongly that the other characters struggle to stand out. Even someone as talented as Um Apasiri — who is normally fantastic in villain roles — ends up feeling less impactful simply because the main couple attracts so much attention.
The production itself also deserves credit. The overall quality of the series feels polished, and you can clearly sense the influence of experienced creators behind the project. Knowing Aof Noppharnach’s work on dramas like Moonlight Chicken and A Tale of Thousand Stars, it’s not surprising that the storytelling feels structured and visually consistent. His previous collaboration with Gawin in Dark Blue Kiss probably also helped shape the performance here.
Final Thought
My Golden Blood is a good supernatural BL with a solid story and a very strong central duo. Even though the casting initially feels questionable for the character dynamic, Gawin’s acting manages to overcome that challenge and keep the relationship believable. Combined with Joss’s powerful screen presence and strong production support, the drama becomes an enjoyable vampire story that stands out in the BL genre.
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