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This review may contain spoilers
Our first Omegaverse genre
ABO Desire is a groundbreaking 2025 drama series—and a major milestone as the first live-action adaptation of the Omegaverse (Alpha/Beta/Omega) genre.
Before we dive into the story, let me break down the world of the Omegaverse for you.
The series is set in a world reshaped by a global virus that triggered a genetic mutation—dividing humanity into four secondary genders based on 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀:
> Alphas (A): The elite class. Dominant, physically powerful, and driven by strong instincts. They emit pheromones that can influence or even overwhelm others—especially Omegas.
> Betas (B): The neutral majority. Low fertility, no intense biological cycles, and largely unaffected by pheromones. They live quietly in the background.
> Omegas (O): The most fertile group—regardless of biological sex. They go through periodic "heats," during which they become highly vulnerable and desire mating. Despite their reproductive importance, they’re often marginalized, objectified, or treated as inferior.
> Enigmas (E): A rare, almost mythical class. So powerful they can override Alpha dominance—even turn an Alpha into an Omega. Few believe they exist at all.
𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀
> Heats (Omegas): A period of intense fertility and emotional vulnerability. During heat, an Omega feels a deep, instinctual pull toward an Alpha—often described as a desperate need to be claimed or "provided for."
> Ruts (Alphas): The male counterpart to heat. When an Alpha enters rut, they become hyper-focused, possessive, and driven by the primal urge to claim and protect an Omega.
> The Mating Bite (The Permanent Mark)
This is the most significant act of claiming. It occurs when an Alpha bites the scent gland located at the nape of the Omega’s neck. This creates a Permanent Bond. The two characters become biologically "synced," often allowing them to feel each other’s emotions or location from a distance.
Now, let’s begin the story.
It follows Sheng Shaoyou (SY), a cold and powerful S-Class Alpha and heir to a biotech empire. He is desperate to find a cure for his father’s "pheromone gland cancer."
During a business visit to rival CEO Shen Wenlang (WL), SY unexpectedly encounters Hua Yong (HY)—a striking Omega who perfectly fits SY’s ideal image: beautiful, fragile, and emotionally vulnerable. HY strikes him like a vision: a "delicate little orchid" waiting to be claimed. Determined to claim this “delicate little orchid” for himself, SY begins to pursue HY relentlessly.
But here’s what SY doesn’t know: HY isn’t just another Omega falling into his orbit.
They’ve met before.
When they were just boys, SY saved HY from being bullied. That single act of kindness changed HY’s life forever. That moment left a deep impression on HY, who fell in love and quietly devoted his life to SY. From that day on, HY had only one goal: becoming SY’s mate.
Now grown up, HY is playing a long game. He deliberately puts himself in danger, creates situations where he needs saving—all so SY can feel dominant, in control, and emotionally invested. Every move is calculated. Because for HY, this isn’t just love. It’s destiny.
And beneath it all… HY hiding a big secret about his true identity, whether in Omegaverse or business world.
The secondary storyline focuses on Gao Tu (GT), an Omega working as a secretary for Shen Wenlang. But no one knows his real status—not even his father more over WL. GT has spent years pretending to be a Beta, using dangerous suppressants to hide his scent and avoid detection.
He does it to survive.
GT’s decision to hide his Omega status began with his mother. After suffering abuse herself, she feared her son would be exploited by dominant Alphas. To protect him, she forced GT to live as a Beta, teaching him to suppress his true nature.
Despite his high salary, GT lives in poverty while supporting his sick sister and debt-ridden father. GT has secretly loved WL since their university days, but knowing WL’s hatred toward Omegas, he never dares to reveal either his feelings or his true identity.
Because of his parents’ toxic marriage—where his Alpha father was manipulated, in his eyes, by his Omega husband—WL grew up believing Omegas use their biology to trap Alphas. He sees heats and ruts not as natural cycles, but as biological traps. He’s even made chilling remarks about aborting any child an Omega might carry.
Now the questions remain…
? What will happen to both relationships—SY-HY, and WL-GT…
? What is the real secret Hua Yong is hiding about his identity…
? And when the truth comes out— will it change everything between them all (either SY-HY or WL-GT)?
That's pretty much the story without giving any more spoilers. Now what I like and don't.
What I like:
+ The twist of SY-HY relationship. Not reading the summary before watching helps me a lot for this…
+ The chemistry between all the couples.
+ The friendship between WL & HY, eventually even to SY.
+ I know I'm not supposed to like this. But seeing an arrogant alpha male eventually drop to their knees for their partners is somehow satisfying
What I don't too like:
- The ending of WL-GT relationship… I really hope we can get a special episode just for their gap relationship…
Overall for the first of Omegaverse, this very satisfying result….
Before we dive into the story, let me break down the world of the Omegaverse for you.
The series is set in a world reshaped by a global virus that triggered a genetic mutation—dividing humanity into four secondary genders based on 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀:
> Alphas (A): The elite class. Dominant, physically powerful, and driven by strong instincts. They emit pheromones that can influence or even overwhelm others—especially Omegas.
> Betas (B): The neutral majority. Low fertility, no intense biological cycles, and largely unaffected by pheromones. They live quietly in the background.
> Omegas (O): The most fertile group—regardless of biological sex. They go through periodic "heats," during which they become highly vulnerable and desire mating. Despite their reproductive importance, they’re often marginalized, objectified, or treated as inferior.
> Enigmas (E): A rare, almost mythical class. So powerful they can override Alpha dominance—even turn an Alpha into an Omega. Few believe they exist at all.
𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀
> Heats (Omegas): A period of intense fertility and emotional vulnerability. During heat, an Omega feels a deep, instinctual pull toward an Alpha—often described as a desperate need to be claimed or "provided for."
> Ruts (Alphas): The male counterpart to heat. When an Alpha enters rut, they become hyper-focused, possessive, and driven by the primal urge to claim and protect an Omega.
> The Mating Bite (The Permanent Mark)
This is the most significant act of claiming. It occurs when an Alpha bites the scent gland located at the nape of the Omega’s neck. This creates a Permanent Bond. The two characters become biologically "synced," often allowing them to feel each other’s emotions or location from a distance.
Now, let’s begin the story.
It follows Sheng Shaoyou (SY), a cold and powerful S-Class Alpha and heir to a biotech empire. He is desperate to find a cure for his father’s "pheromone gland cancer."
During a business visit to rival CEO Shen Wenlang (WL), SY unexpectedly encounters Hua Yong (HY)—a striking Omega who perfectly fits SY’s ideal image: beautiful, fragile, and emotionally vulnerable. HY strikes him like a vision: a "delicate little orchid" waiting to be claimed. Determined to claim this “delicate little orchid” for himself, SY begins to pursue HY relentlessly.
But here’s what SY doesn’t know: HY isn’t just another Omega falling into his orbit.
They’ve met before.
When they were just boys, SY saved HY from being bullied. That single act of kindness changed HY’s life forever. That moment left a deep impression on HY, who fell in love and quietly devoted his life to SY. From that day on, HY had only one goal: becoming SY’s mate.
Now grown up, HY is playing a long game. He deliberately puts himself in danger, creates situations where he needs saving—all so SY can feel dominant, in control, and emotionally invested. Every move is calculated. Because for HY, this isn’t just love. It’s destiny.
And beneath it all… HY hiding a big secret about his true identity, whether in Omegaverse or business world.
The secondary storyline focuses on Gao Tu (GT), an Omega working as a secretary for Shen Wenlang. But no one knows his real status—not even his father more over WL. GT has spent years pretending to be a Beta, using dangerous suppressants to hide his scent and avoid detection.
He does it to survive.
GT’s decision to hide his Omega status began with his mother. After suffering abuse herself, she feared her son would be exploited by dominant Alphas. To protect him, she forced GT to live as a Beta, teaching him to suppress his true nature.
Despite his high salary, GT lives in poverty while supporting his sick sister and debt-ridden father. GT has secretly loved WL since their university days, but knowing WL’s hatred toward Omegas, he never dares to reveal either his feelings or his true identity.
Because of his parents’ toxic marriage—where his Alpha father was manipulated, in his eyes, by his Omega husband—WL grew up believing Omegas use their biology to trap Alphas. He sees heats and ruts not as natural cycles, but as biological traps. He’s even made chilling remarks about aborting any child an Omega might carry.
Now the questions remain…
? What will happen to both relationships—SY-HY, and WL-GT…
? What is the real secret Hua Yong is hiding about his identity…
? And when the truth comes out— will it change everything between them all (either SY-HY or WL-GT)?
That's pretty much the story without giving any more spoilers. Now what I like and don't.
What I like:
+ The twist of SY-HY relationship. Not reading the summary before watching helps me a lot for this…
+ The chemistry between all the couples.
+ The friendship between WL & HY, eventually even to SY.
+ I know I'm not supposed to like this. But seeing an arrogant alpha male eventually drop to their knees for their partners is somehow satisfying
What I don't too like:
- The ending of WL-GT relationship… I really hope we can get a special episode just for their gap relationship…
Overall for the first of Omegaverse, this very satisfying result….
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