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I feel bad for saying this, but this series is just so boring. I’ll probably finish it since I’m already halfway through, and I hate leaving dramas unfinished but honestly, it just feels like another box-ticker so I can mark it as “completed.”

I’ve watched 10 Japanese BLs this year, including 5 that are currently airing, and honestly, most of the kissing scenes have been pretty bad. But finally, episode 2 of this one proved otherwise! Looking forward to the next 8 episodes.

Watch Love Sea: Ai no Ibasho, a new Japan reamke BL, kissing scene in ep 2 was really good.

I watched episode 23, then rewatched it a second time to take notes, and it still took me three hours to write that. Glad you enjoyed it! I post my thoughts here and on YouTub

I’ve poured my heart into writing one for every episode and this will be the final one, the last before the finale drops in just five hours.

Episode 23 shall be called ‘A Love That Sacrifices Everything.’

They said the last few episodes had too much comedy.
But this episode, the comedy is gone.
Episode 23 is sorrow in its purest form. 💔

Yue Yue drifted from Wu Suo Wei,
to Wang Zhen Long,
to Chi Cheng,
changing lovers like changing clothes,
always chasing the richer man.
And when Wu Suo Wei finally rose from poverty,
she dared to return.
When he refused her,
she turned to his mother.
If this is not the definition of a gold digger,
what is?

But Wu Suo Wei,
my heart aches for him.
Born poor,
counting every cent,
saving every coin.
Yet for Chi Cheng,
he sold everything,
even his home,
losing two million yuan,
just to save him.

Back on the streets,
he worked from dawn till night,
moulding sugar figurines,
hands raw and aching.
He knelt before Wang Zhen Long,
pride shattered,
for the man he loves.
And still, Wang Zhen Long came back to mock him.

Yet he stood tall.
He kept going.
If this is not love,
then love does not exist.

Even Chi Cheng’s rich parents stayed silent.
Was it because their son loves a man?
Would they rather leave their fortune to a grandson
than save their own child?

But there was one bright light,
Dr. Jiang Xiao Shuai,
offering help without hesitation.
A friend like that is rare.

And then the jail scene.
Two men, tears falling like rain.
Wu Suo Wei’s voice steady,
his love unshaken.
Chi Cheng saying, “I hate you,”
when what he really meant was,
I hate that you gave up everything for me.
I hate that you sold your family for my freedom.

Chi Cheng, crying quietly over a simple meal in prison,
is an image I’ll never forget.

Sometimes silence carries the loudest pain.
When Chi Cheng said, “I hate you,”
he was not pushing Wei Wei away
but drowning in the weight of sacrifice.

I hate that you gave up everything for me.
I hate that you sold your family for my freedom.
I hate that your happiness came at the cost of mine.

It is not hatred for Wei Wei
but hatred for a cruel fate they cannot escape.

If he truly meant those words,
he would not have sat there crying,
eating quietly, his tears falling unseen,
his walls crumbling, his heart bare.

His silence and broken guard
speak louder than any words ever could.

Tonight it all ends.
One last episode.
One final goodbye.

“I don’t need luxury,
I just need you.”

If this is not love,
tell me what is. 💔

I love Stay With Me, so sad we didn’t get season 2

Just so you know, Addicted, Revenged Love, and Stay With Me are all from the same author, Chai JiDan. Also, Stay With Me is actually a remake of Addicted, FYI.

That’s common here on MDL. No countdown in the last few hours before the final episode, yet users can already mark it as ‘Completed,’ showing 24/24 watched, when in fact episode 24 won’t be released for another 7 hours.

Sometimes silence speaks a thousand words. When Chi Cheng said, ‘I hate you,’ he wasn’t rejecting Wei Wei, he was rejecting the pain of what Wei Wei had to sacrifice. What he really meant was, ‘I hate that you gave up everything for me. I hate that you sold your family for my freedom. I hate that your happiness became the price for mine.’ It’s not hatred toward Wei Wei, it’s hatred toward the situation. If he truly meant those words, he wouldn’t have been sitting there, crying while eating, letting his guard slip in front of Wei Wei. His tears, his silence, and his inability to push Wei Wei away completely tell us more than the words ever could.

I’ll let you know in 8.5 hours when the final episode finishes

If you’re here to drop homophobic comments or spread hate and negativity, expect to get called out. That’s against the MDL terms and conditions you agreed to when you signed up. If you actually want to talk about the show, then great, I love diving into character arcs and plot. But if you’re just here to be messy, don’t be surprised when people call you on it.

Original sentence:
“yall are so wierd if you like this shit… worst drama I’ve ever watched… the scenes are so chopped, the actors are so hot but wasted pontential…”


Let me give you a quick English lesson.

First, it’s “Y’all” not “yall.” Second, it’s “weird” not “wierd” and “potential” not “pontential.” Third, “worst drama I’ve ever watched” is a sentence fragment. Try adding a subject and verb next time. Also, your actors’ sentence is missing a verb. Say “their potential was wasted.” And please ease up on the ellipses, they’re not necessary here.

Try proofreading before you throw shade just saying.

Gotta disagree. Revenged Love is loved by millions around the world and is one of the top rated shows, with an 8.7 on MDL and a 9.0 on IMDb for a reason. The scenes aren’t ‘chopped,’ they’re intentional and part of the storytelling style. If you don’t like it then just move on, don’t call us weird for enjoying something you don’t. Your sentence has so many spelling mistakes and isn’t even grammatically correct, so maybe you’re the weird one here.

Totally hear you, but I actually don’t think it was all crammed into one episode.

If you look back:

Episode 18 was the breakup

Episode 19, Chi Cheng’s mom passed away

Episode 20, CC and WSW reconciled and had the emotional car trip

Episode 21 gave us that wholesome camping trip with all four couples

Episode 22 was the kidnapping

Episode 23 brought us to the jail scene

So for me, the pacing actually felt really balanced. Like you said, there’s been a lot going on since Yue Yue’s arc, but I don’t think the emotional beats were rushed. They were spread out with intention.

I do think part of the reason it feels rushed is because they fast-tracked the last six episodes into one long weekend. We suddenly got an episode every day, and emotionally that’s a lot to take in all at once. If they had stuck to their original plan of two episodes per week, I think people might have experienced the pacing very differently. There would’ve been more space to sit with each moment.

Honestly, it’s kind of funny. When My Sweetheart Jom aired, people were saying it was too slow and that nothing happened until Episode 10. Now with Secret Lover, the same crowd is saying it’s too fast. We really can’t win 🤷‍♂️

At the end of the day, pacing is super subjective. Some folks love a slow burn like University or Until We Meet Again, where everything unfolds gradually. Others want the adrenaline and fast-moving plot like Mafia Series or Bed Friend. Personally, I enjoy both. One builds deep emotional roots, the other keeps you on your toes.

Just because something moves quickly doesn’t mean it lacks emotional weight. It’s just a different kind of storytelling, and honestly, I love going along for the ride, whatever pace it takes. 💖

Episode 4 is the exact same on YT and GagaOOLala.

But for episode 1, Even though the YouTube version is labeled as uncut and includes the NC scene, it’s still shorter than the GagaOOLala version. The GagaOOLala version is about 2 minutes longer and even includes a BJ scene + another sex scene that was completely left out on YouTube. Trust me, watch it there for the full experience, you won’t regret it. 😏

I actually saw it a bit differently. Yes, WZL was introduced way back in Episode 1, but to me, that just shows how long he's been holding onto his pain. It shows how deeply rooted his revenge against Chi Cheng is. It’s not just a passing emotion. It's something that’s been eating at him for years. That depth adds so much complexity to the story.

But for me, the jail scene was the most powerful moment of all. That scene alone captured the entire essence of WSW’s love for Chi Cheng. He gave up everything, even his beloved home. He literally said, "I don’t need luxury, I just need you." That hit hard. It wasn’t about pride or material things. It was about love in its purest, rawest form. The kind where you sacrifice without hesitation.

I think that’s why I loved the jail scene so much. If it were just another episode of them being together, it would’ve felt like a typical romance. But this? This showed pain, sacrifice, and love that endures through suffering. It wasn't just sweet. It was real.

Totally respect your opinion, but I have to disagree on some points.

You said you hated Addicted, but Revenged Love is from the same author, Chai JiDan. So if you already disliked her earlier work, it's a bit contradictory to come into this one expecting something completely different. Her style has always leaned into intense, emotionally charged dynamics. Love it or hate it, it's part of her storytelling style.

I get that Chi Cheng can come off aggressive at times, but I think it's important to view it through the context of the characters' arcs. Unlike some of the early 2000s BLs that romanticized toxic behavior without consequences, Revenged Love actually highlights the emotional fallout of obsession, denial, and shame. Chi Cheng isn't being forceful for no reason. He's deeply conflicted, especially with family pressure and internalized issues. We see him struggle, make mistakes, and eventually grow. Wu Suo Wei isn’t just passively accepting things either. He challenges Chi Cheng, pushes back, and refuses to be controlled, which makes a big difference from the older BL tropes.

Also, on the editing, yeah, it's a bit rough in places, especially around episodes 10 to 12. But that's common with Chinese dramas dealing with censorship, budget limits, or tight schedules. Even with that, the emotional payoff in the later episodes is worth sticking around for.

It’s fair that the show may not be your thing right now, but maybe give it another shot later with a fresh perspective. Sometimes stories like Chai JiDan’s make more sense when you see the full arc instead of judging it halfway through.

Absolutely agree with you. It’s heartbreaking. Chi Cheng’s father letting his innocent son take the fall just to “teach him a lesson”? A lesson in what, suffering for who you love? If Chi had a girlfriend instead of a boyfriend, his parents would've gone to war to protect him.

Let’s be real, same-sex relationships might be more accepted in Western culture, but in many Asian families, deep-rooted traditions, shame, and the obsession with legacy still control everything. Chi Cheng’s dad literally kidnapped WSW, had him tied up and thrown into a van, just because he couldn’t accept his son being gay. And his excuse? “He needs company”? That’s not concern, that’s control.

Even the mom’s reaction when she found out was tragic, saying, “our family line ends here.” That says it all. They care more about lineage than their own son's happiness and freedom. It’s no wonder they stayed silent. Their pride and prejudice meant more than justice for their own child.

It’s honestly devastating. 💔

Yeah, the YouTube clip shows that scene where Per’s making out with that girl, that’s actually when he first saw Kan and fell in love.

It’s just a flashback, he didn’t cheat, lol. If he had, both this comment section and YouTube would be blowing up with red flags and name calling.

Love you for chanaging 9.5 to 10 :)