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The final episode was perfect, and the series is absolutely stunning. It’s such a shame it ended so quickly—I really wish there were more episodes.

I think Ziyu is overall a talented actor — don’t get me wrong (I’m sure some of you will get annoyed) but he really struggles with crying scenes. He has a hard time with them, and even the dubbed crying isn’t convincing. You can sense his difficulty, especially in behind-the-scenes moments, to truly connect with crying. It’s still a good scene, but it could’ve been much better if he had focused more on developing that weakness. That said, it seems there won’t be any more crying scenes ahead, based on his hints

Let it go.

I wouldn't call it a masterpiece, but I still think it's the best scene in this episode.

What time and country is it being broadcast in? Because it seems the clock here might be wrong—is that possible?

It’s not the best series ever, but still, you can’t deny that even a mediocre one is full of emotion and humanity. There’s just no escaping it... Japanese dramas are always the best when it comes to romance.

It looked so cute, but there’s no translation — what a bummer.

Less than 14 hours to go—I haven't felt this excited about something in a long time.

It’s great for you! :))

How do you deal with the obsession over behind-the-scenes content? I feel like I’ve gotten really drawn into it—especially now with that video where Ziyu leans on Tian and Tian coughs in embarrassment. I guess when you're an actor, you start to really get into character. And it’s no coincidence there’s another part where Tian sings "“I got so into character", but then Ziyu’s reaction is one of confusion and a certain distress. I’ve seen others feel the same way. There’s a certain closeness between the actors that makes it feel so real—and then it’s disappointing when you realize it was just a show.

There are reviews I wrote in the past that I would rewrite today, since many years have passed… I hardly write reviews anymore, but I’m glad you’re enjoying them.

Totally get where you're coming from - everyone connects differently.
That said, Japanese BL often offers a kind of emotional subtlety and thematic depth- The Chinese dramas, on the other hand, are less deep.

I’ve made a list above, and I’ll add it to my collections later...
Have you seen all of these?

Japan:

Our Youth (amazing)

The Novelist

Mood Indigo

Love Is Better The Second Time Around

My Beautiful Man

When It Rains, It Pours

At 25:00, in Akasaka

Cosmetic Playlover

Happy of the End

Candy Color Paradox (ok)

China:

Addicted (Heroin) (2016)

Stay With Me (An adaptation of Addicted, but toned down.)

Secrets Happened on the Lichi Island

Yandai Byway No.10

Desire (Ongoing)

Taiwan:

HIStory2: Right or Wrong

HIStory2: Crossing the Line

My Tooth Your Love

Stay by My Side (2023)

Kdrama:

To My Star S1 (top of the list)

Unintentional Love Story (cute)

Ball Boy Tactics (cute)

Method (gay movie)

Thailand:

Gelboys S1(not BL – queer series)

Which country? Which BL genre?

I was only comparing Thailand to China... but Japan is still at the top of the list.

"It's China..98% of them are good-looking." Say you've never seen Chinese people or been to China—what a hilarious comment.

Tian is by far the most stunning of them all.

No, They said it was the work of a voice editor, and even Chinese sources confirmed that the changes were due to the dubbing process—not censorship. It’s also been stated multiple times that this series won’t be censored. By the way, the version released on the Korean app is actually less censored. As for what you shared—it’s from behind-the-scenes footage, so it’s not really relevant. It’s possible the scene was edited that way simply due to poor editing, not because of censorship. This is based on a collection of comments and updates from the past week.

I think your comment overlooks some important historical context. In the past, there were cancellations and real consequences. The fact that two series are currently airing doesn’t necessarily reflect a broader change—production teams are simply finding temporary ways to bypass restrictions, and there’s no guarantee the authorities won’t eventually find ways to shut those down. It’s worth considering that some viewers have been following this genre for years and experienced the impact of those sanctions firsthand, so their perspective is valid.

Also, the current series only has three episodes so far, while RL began a bit later in its timeline. The dynamic between the actors is quite different, and RL is a much, much stronger show. That’s not to say the other one isn’t good—it is—but RL clearly stands out.