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I agree with you. Sure, if you want to wait until the show finishes to binge it, that’s your choice. But let’s not forget—MDL isn’t a weather channel. The whole point here is to discuss weekly episodes as they air. We come here to talk about the show, not give weather updates. 😉

For everyone’s information, there are over 700+ BL titles on MDL (kisskh). If we exclude The Untamed (9.0) and The Spirealm (8.9) since both are censored, only 7 out of 700+ that’s less than 1%—have managed to exceed a rating of 8.7.

Revenged Love (🇨🇳 8.9) – tied with Our Youth (🇯🇵 8.9)
I Feel You Linger in the Air Uncut (🇹🇭 8.8)
Jack and Jocker (🇹🇭 8.8)
Love for Love’s Sake (🇰🇷 8.7)
See Your Love (🇹🇼 8.7)
Top Form (🇹🇭 8.7)

8.9—Revenged Love has claimed its throne 👑 as the highest-rated BL of all time of MDL (kisskh)

Truly deserved. 💯 This masterpiece is so rare—a series that had us all counting the days 📅, hearts racing every week ❤️🔥, and somehow made 40 minutes feel like 4 minutes.

Thank you for the 11 scenes. I’m so looking forward to the rest, can you PM why he was imprisoned. Thank you in advance

After watching 4 out of 24 episodes of the 2025 remake Revenged Love (which I’m loving so far and is one of my favorites this year!), I decided to check out the original 2015 Falling in Love with a Rival to see how it compares. Let’s just say, it doesn't quite measure up.

The series is much shorter than Revenged Love (8 episodes at 20 minutes each + a 10-minute special), and while there are no snake scenes like in the remake (which I didn’t mind), it still doesn’t hold the same charm. The plot was messy and felt like scenes were just cut and pasted together, with no real flow.

The rooms and sets were outdated for a 2015 series—honestly, Addicted (2016) had better visuals. While I liked the chemistry between Chi Cheng and Wu Suo Wei, some of their movements were awkward and didn’t feel natural at all. Even their uncut kissing scenes were poorly shot. 😬

The second couple had only about 2 minutes of screen time, which was a huge disappointment since Revenged Love really focuses on them. 😞

Overall, while I did enjoy a few scenes, the remake Revenged Love is definitely the superior version.

Let’s be clear: the series follows the original novel very closely, and as clearly stated in the disclaimer, it’s a non-fiction dramatization. The scene you’re referring to was fully censored, with absolutely no graphic content shown.

More importantly, we didn’t even see the full scene — it was cut. You’re making a serious accusation based on an incomplete moment. What if the character was stopped? What if he fainted before anything happened? There are countless possibilities, but you’re choosing to jump to the worst assumption.

It’s irresponsible to label someone a rapist when we haven’t even seen the full context. Let’s not twist a censored, ambiguous scene into something it never confirmed to be.

But let’s be consistent here. If we’re going to judge every fictional character who’s ever committed sexual assault or any other crime and call them out, then yes, by your logic, we need to start with the thousands (actually millions) of TV shows, movies, novels, and web series worldwide where such characters exist. That’s literally every genre—romance, thrillers, action, even sitcoms. Are we going to flood pages for Outlander, Euphoria, Revenge, The Sopranos, Mad Men, Bridgerton, and hundreds of others too? Or is this outrage only reserved for BL dramas?

Fiction is full of flawed, even irredeemable characters. Some are meant to horrify us, some to challenge us, and yes, even some to grow and redeem themselves.

Characters are not real. Actors aren’t their roles. Viewers are capable of understanding that.

I watched the original Falling in Love with a Rival (2015), and the season ended with that iconic line from Wu Suo Wei to Yue Yue: “Because he’s already with me now.”

I’m really curious how the remake Revenged Love will unfold—especially since we’ve still got 14 more episodes to go. What’s the next twist going to be?

Time to dive into the novel to find out.
Has anyone here read it yet?

Thank you so much

Any Chinese speakers here? There are no subtitles at the end of the episode 11 preview, and I’m dying to know—what did Chi Cheng say to Wu Suo Wei that made him tiptoe and kiss Chi Cheng? 🥹 This is the first time Wu Suo Wei initiates a kiss! Thank you in advance! ❤️

Everyone probably hates Yue Yue as the annoying gold digger character, but the actress who plays her is absolutely stunning. She’s gorgeous, with a beautiful face and an amazing figure. Only 22, yet so young, talented, and already leaving such an impression!

You won’t regret it. Plus, as a member, you also get extra perks like behind-the-scenes content and other cute moments. 🥰

I have Viki too, but I don’t have the patience—so I just paid and joined their official YouTube channel. It’s super cheap at only $2.99 AUD per month (less than a cup of coffee!). You only need 2 months ($6) to unlock the remaining episodes, and it’s also a great way to support our hardworking actors. ❤️

I didn’t want to spoil, but let’s be honest — we’re all low-key (or high-key) obsessed with waiting for that NC scene in episode 10. It’s basically the unofficial event of the year on social media and MDL. Grab your popcorn, it’s gonna be wild! 🍿🔥

Finally — after all the teasing, tension, and slow-burn madness — they kissed, and it was intense in the best way.
In the office. Hands tied. Power games in full swing.
It wasn’t just a kiss — it was raw, hungry, and soaked in years of repressed lust.
That intimate scene between Chi Cheng and Wu Suo Wei?
Unhinged. Erotic. Those heavy, ragged breaths in the background? Pure sin.
It wasn’t safe for work, and definitely not safe for my sanity.
Already hit replay more times than I’d admit — and I’m still starving for more.

That love scene in episode 6 between Peter and Pond unfolded like a dream woven in silk — tender, aching, and spellbinding.
“My second wish is to be inside you” — a line whispered like a sacred vow, heavy with longing and quiet fire.
They undressed one another with reverence, each layer falling like a secret laid bare.
Fingertips traced constellations on skin, lips met like poetry written in heat, breath, and devotion.
In that moment, time stilled — it wasn’t just desire, but two souls speaking in the language of touch.

VikiI have Viki too, but I watch on their official YouTube channel since Viki releases episodes one day later. I don’t have the patience to wait, so I got a membership on their YouTube channel for $2.99 a month.

I agree with you

Please stop promoting illegal platforms and watch this on their offical YouTube channel (STRONGBERRY) instead. The actors, crew, and creators poured their time, talent, and energy into bringing this story to life — they deserve our support, not to have their work stolen.

This series is available for FREE on YouTube. There is absolutely no excuse to promote piracy here. It’s not just unacceptable — it’s downright disrespectful to the people who made the series and to fans who actually choose to support it the right way.

Sharing illegal streaming links isn’t just unlawful. It’s a slap in the face to the entire production team. Promoting piracy doesn’t “help” anyone — it actively destroys opportunities for the creators, actors, and staff who work tirelessly to give us the content we love.

If you truly care about BL and want to see more quality series in the future, then support them through legal channels. That’s how the industry grows — and frankly, it’s the bare minimum any real fan should do.

That’s your choice to drop the drama, and I respect it. But I’m only halfway through, and I’d rather judge the full story than assume how it ends. Fiction often gives even flawed characters arcs of growth, consequences, or redemption. Either way, we clearly won’t agree, so let’s leave it here.

I don’t have time for endless back-and-forth, so I’ll end it here. You’re free to feel how you feel, and I’m free to watch what I watch. Let’s leave it at that. 👍

You don’t need to call out every other drama, true. But let’s be honest—your argument implies that any story with a character like this should be shut down without context. If we applied that logic consistently, most of cinema, TV, and literature would be cancelled. Think about Outlander, Atonement, Bridgerton, or even Revenge—all romantic dramas with assault in the storyline. Yet their arcs explore consequences, redemption, or trauma healing. Isn’t it worth waiting to see if this story does the same?
And no, “full arc” doesn’t mean I’m expecting him to magically end up in jail (this isn’t a procedural). But in fiction, full arcs often show growth, remorse, accountability, or even karmic justice. Dismissing all of that before the story finishes isn’t critique—it’s judgment without context.
Also, calling anyone who disagrees with you “PR” is a convenient way to avoid engaging with counterpoints. Not everyone watching a fictional story is defending the character’s actions. They’re just aware that messy, problematic narratives exist—and that doesn’t mean viewers support or condone them in real life.

I get it—you’re talking about the character, not the actor. But let’s be consistent here. If we’re going to judge every fictional character who’s ever committed sexual assault or any other crime and call them out, then yes, by your logic, we need to start with the thousands (actually millions) of TV shows, movies, novels, and web series worldwide where such characters exist. That’s literally every genre—romance, thrillers, action, even sitcoms. Are we going to flood pages for Outlander, Euphoria, Revenge, The Sopranos, Mad Men, Bridgerton, and hundreds of others too? Or is this outrage only reserved for BL dramas?
Fiction is full of flawed, even irredeemable characters. Some are meant to horrify us, some to challenge us, and yes, even some to grow and redeem themselves. Saying “this isn’t Game of Thrones, it’s romance” doesn’t change that—romance can and does explore messy, problematic relationships too. (Outlander literally made Jamie Fraser—a romantic hero to millions—a survivor of sexual violence and depicted marital issues and assault head on. Did we cancel him?)
The truth is, you’re absolutely free to dislike this character or drop the show. But dismissing others as “girls who think he’s alright” just because they’re willing to watch the full arc? That feels a little condescending.
And no—it’s not some PR conspiracy to remind people to separate fiction from reality. It’s just common sense. Stories are complex. Characters are not real. Actors aren’t their roles. Viewers are capable of understanding that.