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A Sweet and Heartwarming Korean BL That Feels Like a Warm Hug
Peach Trap is adorable, cute and wonderfully light. This series delivered everything I hoped for. It is sweet and beautifully shot. All four male leads are stunning and each brings a unique charm and warmth to the story. The music fits perfectly and creates that soft but exciting Korean BL atmosphere I love. The plot hooked me immediately and it even reminded me a little of Secret Relationships, my favourite Korean BL this year where three men fall for one person. But unlike that messy and toxic love triangle, Peach Trap feels pure and joyful with genuine affection and natural jealousy that never turns cruel.
Yoo Do Ha is the heart of the series. He is small, adorable and innocent, the kind of character who does not even realise how lovable he is. No wonder three gorgeous men are drawn to him. His team leader Jeon may appear cold and strict on the outside but he is the only one who believed in Do Ha when everyone else turned their backs after he was framed and fired. Yeon Ha Ram, the aloof café worker, treats most customers with distance but softens instantly around Do Ha with free drinks and quiet smiles. Then there is Taek Gyeon, the protective childhood friend, a taekwondo instructor with a sculpted body and a loyal heart.
Watching these three men orbit around Do Ha is delightful. Their jealousy is playful rather than toxic which makes the love square feel chaotic in the best way. The series balances humour, emotion and romantic tension without ever crossing into abusive or possessive territory. It feels safe, comforting and thrilling all at once.
Peach Trap is a refreshing addition to this year’s Korean BL lineup, a soft and heartwarming escape from the darker and heavier stories we have seen recently. It is funny to see it rated R18 plus on iQIYI because it feels more like a cozy romance than anything scandalous.
A lovely 9.5 out of 10 for a sweet, non toxic and beautifully filmed romantic comedy that captures the magic of modern BL storytelling.
Yoo Do Ha is the heart of the series. He is small, adorable and innocent, the kind of character who does not even realise how lovable he is. No wonder three gorgeous men are drawn to him. His team leader Jeon may appear cold and strict on the outside but he is the only one who believed in Do Ha when everyone else turned their backs after he was framed and fired. Yeon Ha Ram, the aloof café worker, treats most customers with distance but softens instantly around Do Ha with free drinks and quiet smiles. Then there is Taek Gyeon, the protective childhood friend, a taekwondo instructor with a sculpted body and a loyal heart.
Watching these three men orbit around Do Ha is delightful. Their jealousy is playful rather than toxic which makes the love square feel chaotic in the best way. The series balances humour, emotion and romantic tension without ever crossing into abusive or possessive territory. It feels safe, comforting and thrilling all at once.
Peach Trap is a refreshing addition to this year’s Korean BL lineup, a soft and heartwarming escape from the darker and heavier stories we have seen recently. It is funny to see it rated R18 plus on iQIYI because it feels more like a cozy romance than anything scandalous.
A lovely 9.5 out of 10 for a sweet, non toxic and beautifully filmed romantic comedy that captures the magic of modern BL storytelling.
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