News Weak Plot, Annoying Female Bullies, but Those Greek God Pecs Saved the Episode!
One thing I found interesting about this Thai BL is that the two main leads actually use their real names in the series. We have Chat, a Thai actor, alongside Choi Seung Ho, a Korean actor. At first, I was wondering how they would communicate considering the language barrier, but it looks like Choi Seung Ho will be speaking Thai throughout the series, which makes sense since this is a Thai production.
I'm mainly watching this series for Choi Seung Ho! I absolutely hated his character in The Bangkok Boys, where he played one of the most evil villains. But that just shows how convincing his acting was. He made me hate his character so much, which is actually a compliment to his performance. I'm so glad to see him become a successful Korean model and finally land his first leading role in a BL series. He definitely deserves the opportunity to show a different side of his acting.
As for the story, after discovering that his boyfriend has cheated on him, Chat heads to a bar to drown his sorrows, gets drunk and ends up hooking up with Choi Seung Ho. What makes it even crazier is that they barely exchange two sentences before jumping straight into bed together! LOL. I guess I can't really blame Chat since he was already a little drunk, but seriously, who could resist someone as handsome as Korean model Choi Seung Ho? And here comes the twist! What was supposed to be a random one night stand turns into something much more complicated when Chat discovers that the gorgeous stranger he hooked up with is actually his new boss!
Unfortunately, I have to admit that the plot in episode 1 was pretty weak.
I actually don't mind the cheating storyline because cheating happens in real life, and it can create interesting drama when written properly. My biggest problem is the workplace bullying involving those girls. Their behaviour was incredibly annoying and cringeworthy, and then we had another bullying scene at the bar involving all four of them!
Honestly, I found those scenes so frustrating to watch. I have absolutely no problem with female characters creating conflict in BL dramas. In fact, when written properly, they can add depth and tension to a story. However, these girls just seem to exist to bully others and create unnecessary drama without contributing anything meaningful to the plot. Their exaggerated behaviour feels forced rather than entertaining, and I found myself getting annoyed every time they appeared.
There is a difference between creating believable conflict and simply throwing in a group of annoying bullies to make the audience frustrated. For me, these scenes felt repetitive, immature and completely unnecessary. Instead of making the story more interesting, they actually made the episode harder to enjoy.
I would much rather see the series focus on the complicated relationship between Chat and Choi Seung Ho, especially the awkwardness of discovering that your one night stand is now your boss. There is already plenty of potential for misunderstandings, jealousy, romantic tension and character development without relying on these unnecessary bullying scenes.
But my God, can we talk about that NC scene?!
The moment Choi Seung Ho took his shirt off, I was absolutely speechless! His body looks like it was sculpted by a Greek god. Those massive pecs, those muscles and that incredible physique! Even Chat couldn't resist grabbing his chest and practically devouring those pecs. Honestly, I can't blame him one bit!
That intimate scene was easily the highlight of episode 1 for me. The physical attraction between the two leads was convincing, and their chemistry certainly has potential. If only the writing could match the intensity of their intimate scenes!
Overall, episode 1 was a mixed experience. I love seeing Choi Seung Ho in his first leading BL role, and the chemistry between the two actors is promising. Unfortunately, the weak storyline, exaggerated female bullying and irritating supporting characters really brought the episode down for me.
I'll definitely continue watching to see how their one night stand develops into something more meaningful, especially now that they have to work together. However, I'm keeping my expectations fairly low when it comes to the plot.
Hopefully, the upcoming episodes will prove me wrong because great chemistry and steamy NC scenes can attract viewers, but a strong storyline is what keeps us watching!
I'm mainly watching this series for Choi Seung Ho! I absolutely hated his character in The Bangkok Boys, where he played one of the most evil villains. But that just shows how convincing his acting was. He made me hate his character so much, which is actually a compliment to his performance. I'm so glad to see him become a successful Korean model and finally land his first leading role in a BL series. He definitely deserves the opportunity to show a different side of his acting.
As for the story, after discovering that his boyfriend has cheated on him, Chat heads to a bar to drown his sorrows, gets drunk and ends up hooking up with Choi Seung Ho. What makes it even crazier is that they barely exchange two sentences before jumping straight into bed together! LOL. I guess I can't really blame Chat since he was already a little drunk, but seriously, who could resist someone as handsome as Korean model Choi Seung Ho? And here comes the twist! What was supposed to be a random one night stand turns into something much more complicated when Chat discovers that the gorgeous stranger he hooked up with is actually his new boss!
Unfortunately, I have to admit that the plot in episode 1 was pretty weak.
I actually don't mind the cheating storyline because cheating happens in real life, and it can create interesting drama when written properly. My biggest problem is the workplace bullying involving those girls. Their behaviour was incredibly annoying and cringeworthy, and then we had another bullying scene at the bar involving all four of them!
Honestly, I found those scenes so frustrating to watch. I have absolutely no problem with female characters creating conflict in BL dramas. In fact, when written properly, they can add depth and tension to a story. However, these girls just seem to exist to bully others and create unnecessary drama without contributing anything meaningful to the plot. Their exaggerated behaviour feels forced rather than entertaining, and I found myself getting annoyed every time they appeared.
There is a difference between creating believable conflict and simply throwing in a group of annoying bullies to make the audience frustrated. For me, these scenes felt repetitive, immature and completely unnecessary. Instead of making the story more interesting, they actually made the episode harder to enjoy.
I would much rather see the series focus on the complicated relationship between Chat and Choi Seung Ho, especially the awkwardness of discovering that your one night stand is now your boss. There is already plenty of potential for misunderstandings, jealousy, romantic tension and character development without relying on these unnecessary bullying scenes.
But my God, can we talk about that NC scene?!
The moment Choi Seung Ho took his shirt off, I was absolutely speechless! His body looks like it was sculpted by a Greek god. Those massive pecs, those muscles and that incredible physique! Even Chat couldn't resist grabbing his chest and practically devouring those pecs. Honestly, I can't blame him one bit!
That intimate scene was easily the highlight of episode 1 for me. The physical attraction between the two leads was convincing, and their chemistry certainly has potential. If only the writing could match the intensity of their intimate scenes!
Overall, episode 1 was a mixed experience. I love seeing Choi Seung Ho in his first leading BL role, and the chemistry between the two actors is promising. Unfortunately, the weak storyline, exaggerated female bullying and irritating supporting characters really brought the episode down for me.
I'll definitely continue watching to see how their one night stand develops into something more meaningful, especially now that they have to work together. However, I'm keeping my expectations fairly low when it comes to the plot.
Hopefully, the upcoming episodes will prove me wrong because great chemistry and steamy NC scenes can attract viewers, but a strong storyline is what keeps us watching!
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