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Hilarious Satire

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This series was hilarious, cute, and heartwarming. This is a good example that you don’t need a lot of episodes to tell a great story. The script was very well written and didn’t take things too seriously. It had a lot of components that you think shouldn’t work, but it somehow did. The cast was awesome and did a great job with their characters. It also had great cinematography and graphics. I will have to say there is only one negative aspect about this series.

Random Note:

What an awesome way to end this year.

There was a few times when there are no English subtitles in the 2nd episode, but I was still able to figure out the overall mood of what was going on.

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The one negative aspect about this series was the one kissing scene. We see the standard dead fish lips. If they are going to show this, I would have been fine with them not even having a kissing scene. However, this was only a minor negative for me because the rest of the series was just too funny and cute for me to care about it.

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Worth the Wait!!

This was a wonderful continuation of this series which is rare for a second season. Overall, the writers did a great job making you always guessing what was going to happen next. They also did a great job successfully connecting multiple elements and characters together. Yes, the story had a few inconsistences from the previous season, but it didn’t distract me from enjoying the series. It had a little more gore than the last season which some individuals may not like. However, it does reflect the high stakes the counters were dealing with in this season. My only real complaint is the ending was a little weak for me. The series did a great job introducing all the new characters and their back stories. It was also nice to see many of the supporting characters from the last season. On that note, the entire cast did a wonderful job portraying their characters. The cinematography, special effects, and FX make-up was outstanding.

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Kudos for Trying

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I give GMMTV credit for thinking outside the box and trying something different. This series had some interesting story ideas that were not well implemented. The script was messy and had many weak elements. It had a slow start, became interesting towards the middle, and then had a very lackluster ending. The script also had a lot of comedy that was missed placed. It had a fair amount of science fiction, but the scenes were not that suspenseful or interesting. The romance storyline was ok, but I could have done without it. I wished it focused more on the club/friend dynamic more. The actors were great with what they had to work with. Unfortunately, many of the characters were not completely fleshed out. See the spoiler alert at the end of this review if you want more information. The FX make-up and main costume used for 42 was not the greatest and appeared amateurish. I don’t even know what they were thinking with the second costume used for 42. It seemed most of the budget was used for the awesome CGI and cinemaphotography.

Random Note:
I want to see GMMTV continue with sci-fi shows, but use better writers. This easily could have been an 8- to 10- episode series because there was not enough content for 12-episodes. Many of the episodes had a lot of filler scenes that didn’t add anything to the main storyline.

I went back and forth about watching this. I was very interested after seeing the teaser trailer because of the sci-fi aspect, but was somewhat disappointed by the official trailer. However, curiosity got the better of me and decided to watch it anyway. The teaser trailer showed more potential and was more interesting.

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The character 42 was intriguing when she was first introduced but then was used more as a comical element in the middle of the series. The character development was better towards the end but they still had her in that horrendous costume.

I’m very puzzled by the name of the series. There were some hints of a romance between Erng and Mew but they never became a couple during the whole series. It seemed they were very attached to the series name, but didn’t know how to live up to it. The title could easily have been UMF (Unidentified Mysterious Friend) with the content we received.

The hinted love triangle was not that bad and was resolved very quickly.

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It has its moments

I placed a spoiler at the end of this review.

It had a good story concept. I did like the series because it had some refreshing story elements. However, the script also had many weak elements too. The side story involving Khim and Dr. Petch was very annoying. See spoiler alert at the end of this review if you want more info. Another problem is the series had way too many random conflict scenarios thrown into it. I lost track of how many were introduced. The actors were great with what they were given. Unfortunately, the character development was a little off with Solo and Gui. It’s as if Nut Supanut received director notes on how to play Gui instead and vice versa. There were points that I got confused in the beginning on who was play which character. Additionally, the casting for some of the characters seemed a little off.

Random Note: If you do decide to watch this, I recommend skipping all the scenes involving Khim, Dr. Petch, and Dr. Perth. This improved my enjoyment of watching the series. I think the actors are good but this story line was unnecessary and very annoying.



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The side story involves Khim constantly trying to convince Dr. Petch that he and his friend, Dr. Perth, is gay. This was very annoying. It’s the equivalent of someone trying to convince me (a gay man) that I’m straight and that I just have to admit it. She also indirectly caused Dr. Petch hurting Dr. Perth and Khem (her brother) through her annoying actions.

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Edited on 7/13/2025: This is an updated version of my original review to match my current writing style for BL series that were edited into a movie version.

I placed any potential spoilers at the end of this review.

The series/movie: This had a very interesting story concept with an excellent script. I like the cast and thought they did a good job considering many of the actors were new at the time. The cinematograph is stunning and did a great job playing with the different filming styles, such as black/white and vibrant colors. The transitioning scenes when Yeon Woo has the color rush and decolorization were remarkable. I also like the music.

The movie: They did an excellent job editing the episodes into a cohesive movie. They also edited out the opening credits. The movie also has different visual effects during some of the scenes when Yeon Woo went into the color rush.

Random Note:

My only criticism is the description of the series/move on Viki does not completely match what happens. It mentions parts of the storyline that does not actually take place in the series and movie. However, this is an ongoing problem with Viki. The description on MDL is more accurate.

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Interestedly, only the movie version has Yeon Woo receive a mysterious phone call at the very end which hinted a sequel. As for the sequel (Color Rush 2), it was ok.

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Super Cute Vampire BL

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Vampire movies/series usually head into two different directions. It can either go the dark, moody, and creepy route or the tongue-in-check, funny, and cute route. If you are looking for the first version, you should probably skip this series.

Overall, this was such a fun, lighthearted, and cut series. They did a great job creating an interesting storyline and making you care about all of the characters. The script was perfect in giving just the right amount of information without getting to bogged down with details. However, I do have a few small critiques. I thought the pacing was perfect considering the number of episodes. For the most part, they use the screentime very effectively. There were only a few times they used unnecessary flashback or filler scenes. The actors did a great job making their characters relatable and very likable, especially the vampire characters which is not an easy task. I would not have guessed they were new to the field.

Random Notes:

This is one example why I enjoy Korean BL series with shorter screen times and small episode count.

The opening credits was very cool.

The location interior used for their house was also use in the series “Oh! My Boarding House”. However, it seems they used a different location for the exterior.


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Although I understand the time constraints, I would have loved a tad more about the vampire world in this series. I also would have loved a more defined ending for the second couple.

I’m not a fan of love triangles, but it was actually well written and was not the main focal point of the series.

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A Rare Combo

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It is very rare to find a BL series that is both super cute and very mature. This script did an incredible job at combining both elements together. Although it’s not perfect, the script was very endearing and addressed some important issues. It’s always very refreshing to watch adult characters act like adults and talk to each other about their problems. This also did a great job slowly giving us the backstory of the main characters. Overall, the relationship development between the main characters had a good pacing with the exception of episode 9. This cast did an incredible job. Although the main leads were cute together, the was one negative aspect that bugged me. The use of cinematography to distinguish Kanade’s negative and positive memories in episode 10 was amazing.

Random Note:

It may not be completely realistic, but it was nice to see very supportive co-workers and family members.


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The pacing went to a ridiculous speed in episode 9 with Mashiro mentioning they should live together to actually moving in together.

Only exception were the kissing scenes. It is often very common that we get the typical dead fish lip kiss once or maybe twice. However, this series has multiple kissing scenes with this which does not make sense. At least Korean BL series only force the leads to kiss once or twice.

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The series/movie: Overall, this was an easy watch and somewhat enjoyable. It had a very basic storyline which would have been fine if the script was better. The main problem is it did not do a good job fully explaining some aspect of the story which made some part make no sense. Although it was a happy ending, it was very lack luster. It also includes the one story element I hate. Especially when it served no purpose to the story. There was also a lot of wasted screen time that could have been used to fully explain various parts of the story. Overall, the acting was good.

The movie: The main positive aspect is they did an incredible job editing the episodes into one cohesive movie. There were a few added senses and some that were cut out which helped the story progress. The sound quality was better in the series.

Random Note:

If you are in-between series and have some time to kill, I recommend watching the movie series. The editing really helped the flow of the story.


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The script does not fully explain what exactly happen between Yeong Wu and Hwang Yi Bin in the past.

Why was Hwang Yi Bin so surprise when Yeong Wu said he was going to be Kim Gi Jin’s model considering that Hwang Yi Bin asked him to do it.

We get the hint that Kim Gi Jin didn’t go to New York, but no explanation why. If it was to stay with Yeong Wu, why did he disappear which made the 1-year time jump serve absolutely no purpose. We also get no full explanation what happen during the time jump.

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A Different Type of BL

Disclaimer: This is a resubmission of my original review to match my current writing style for BL series that were edited into a movie version.

I placed spoilers at the end of this review.

The series/movie: This had a unique and beautiful storyline for a BL. However, you will need to toss all the vampire lore you know out the window and accept this script’s version. For me, this was not a problem and I liked that they didn’t play safe with the usual clichés. The script had some weak elements, but it did not stop me from enjoying it. Without giving to much away, this does not have a happy ending. The CGI, special effects, and cinematography were very good.

The movie: They did a great job editing the episodes into one cohesive movie. The main difference is there were quite a few scene placements rearranged throughout the movie. There were no scenes that were deleted, but had one random scene added towards the end of the movie. This was probably done to add more time because it didn’t enhance the storyline in anyway.

Random Note:

You would be fine watching either version, but I recommend watching the movie version. The editing of the rearranged scenes really helped with the flow of the story.

There is a slight hint of a second season that is most likely never going to happen. I know there is a page for one, but the chances are slim to none.

The description on Viki does not match the actual content of the series/move. However, this is an ongoing problem on Viki.



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Although this had a sad ending, it made sense to me. Jun Ho loved Min Hyun so much that he didn’t want to risk the possibility of killing Min Hyun.

I admit that it didn’t make sense how Jun Ho was able to kill Min Woo. If Jun Ho was weak and about to dissipate, how did you have the strength to strangle him?

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When the movie surpasses the series!!!!

Disclaimer: This is a resubmission of my original review to match my current writing style for BL series that were edited into a movie version.

The series/movie: Overall, this was a beautiful and heartwarming story. The script was wonderful and not overly dramatic. It also reviled the ugly truth about the music industry on how it views their artist as products and not as humans. However, the main problem with the series version is it feels incomplete due to a lot of missing content. As for the actors, all of them did an incredible job. The music was great which is good considering this is about the music industry. They also did a good job with the music placement throughout the series/movie. The cinematography was beautiful.

The movie: They did a great job editing the episodes into one cohesive movie. As for the content, this is another great example of why editing is important. The series version suffered from very poor editing. The movie version has a lot of extra scenes which added so much to the story. It also helped make the conflict scenario introduce towards the end not seem random. There were a few scene placements that were changed and some scenes cut short.

Random note:

A strongly recommend watching the movie version!!!! There is about 15 extra scenes in the movie that the series does not have. I’m very puzzled on their decision with not including all the extra scenes.

I watched this on Netflix when it was still available in the U.S. (it was listed as Wish You) not knowing this was a BL series turned into a movie. It is a shame that it’s no longer available in the U.S. because the English subtitles were better.

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Disclaimer: I actually watched the movie version in 2022 and series version 2023 but never did a review for them. Well, better late than never.

I placed spoilers at the end of this review.

The series/movie: This was a great series. It had a very charming storyline and incredible script. I like how they were able to successfully connect multiple elements and characters together. It also did a great job of giving you just the right amount of information of the characters backstories. The cast did an incredible job with their characters. The acting between the main leads was good with the usual exception often seen in Korean BL series/movies. The cinematograph and music was good.

The movie: They did a great job editing the episodes into one cohesive movie. There were no new scenes added, some scenes were edited differently, and a few scenes were deleted with content editing. The good news is all of the changes did not impact the quality of the movie. They did edit out the opening credits which is usually with the movie versions.

Random Notes:

Although the changes did not impact the movie, I preferred the series version. I like the English subtitles and content editing better.

There is a second season that I DO NOT recommend watching. Yes, this is just my opinion but it basically ruined all the best parts of the first season.



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Although it was not that bad, the actors still looked very awkward during the kissing scenes.

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Disclaimer: This review is for the Director Cut version of the series which was released on March 31, 2025. I know this page is for the Special Director Cut Clip 1 episode that was released on November 29, 2022, but the Director Cut version of the series does not have a page.

Full title on Influduction’s YouTube channel: [Eng Sub] Director Cut (ดูยาวๆ) EP1-8 Ghost Host Ghost House รัก เล่า เรื่องผี.

The original series version: This had a great story concept, but not a perfect script. However, this did not stop me from enjoy the series. The best part is this was a ghost story that incorporates the BL couple development. Unfortunately, this is one of those script that starts off strong but unravels as the series progresses. The last episode was also a bit of a letdown. The acting was decent considering most of the cast members were newbies. The cinematography was good, but the special effects and make-up could have been better. See my full review on the original series for more.

The Director Cut version: This version of the series simply edited all 8 episodes together with a running time of 6 hours and 26 minutes. This is similar to Korean BL series that are edited into a movie version. This has the same content as each individual episode on their YouTube channel with no added or deleted scenes. Weirdly, this did not include the additional footage from the Special Director Cut Clip 1 episode. Overall, they did a decent job editing the separate episode together into one cohesive movie. There was some editing with the opening credit to remove the GMM25 and Vibie logos. They also blurred out the various logos on the bottom, left hand corner throughout the movie.

Random Notes:

For English subtitles, watch with the subtitles/close captions off because this already incorporated them into the movie.

The channel’s original name was Vibie Gen when this series was first released.

There is a Special Director Cut Clip 2 episode on their YouTube channel that was released May 23, 2025. I’m not sure what the point was because it’s no different than the footage seen in episode 4.

I didn’t try to create a page for the new director cut version. I didn’t think it was worth the time and energy for something that most likely get rejected. However, please let me know if someone is successful getting one accepted and I will move this review to that page.

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Slightly Above Average

Overall, this was an ok series with a just above average script. I liked how it gave each lead’s perspective on what happened in the past and how it related to their present-day actions. I also liked the epilogue at the end of each episode because it gave much needed information about the past. The script was good in that it made me care about the characters which is the only reason I kept watching. Well, the fact that it was only 6-episodes helped too. The main problem is this took the misunderstanding story element to a somewhat ridiculous level. There was also a lot of wasted screen time. For example, they give us a long flashback within the first episode for no reason. I thought the cast did a wonderful job considering what they had to work with.

Random Notes:

This is one of those series you can wait to watch until you have some time to kill and have nothing better on your must watch list.

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It was the thought that counts.

This was a very quirky series that had some well-meaning intent. Unfortunately, the meaningful messages were not very well executed. On the positive side, the friendship development between all the characters was great. This series really suffered from a poor script quality and director choices. It was funny at times, but it was often mix in with a lot of cringy scenes. It gets a little better later on, but it then takes the old miscommunication story element to a ridiculous level. This also had a lot of random scenes used as filler screen time. Although it was great to see a character that identified as pansexual, they introduced key story points about Latte too late in the series. Because of this, the character came across as very unlikable in the first half of the series. The cast was great considering what they had to work with.

Random Note:

The English subtitles on GagaOOLala was not the greatest.

The flash forwards at the beginning of each episode were too gimmicky for me. I started to skip them completely after the 4th episode because it was very annoying. I understand they were trying to create dramatic interest, but it was not needed for a series attempting to be quirky and fun.

The scene in the last episode involving the main actors from “Monster Next Door” was cute.

The location used for Max’s apartment was the same one used in the “Bad Buddy” series (Pran and Pat’s apartment location).

I went in with low expectations and was happy it was not horrible. I don’t regret watching it, but I would not watch it again. I basically did because I was bored. That being said, this is one of those series you can wait to watch until you have some time to kill and have nothing better to see from your must watch list.

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Definitely better than the 2017 movie.

I placed spoilers at the end of this review.

This was such a charming and heartwarming series with a well written script. It did a great job introducing the characters and explaining their backstories. I also think this goes beyond the usual BL storyline. However, you should skip it if you are looking for hardcore romantic scenes. The romance in this series is more subtle with a nice even pace. The only character I found hard to like was Okami Maya, but I think her character added an important part to the story. The cast was awesome and did a great job with their characters. There were only two exceptions to this. The cinematography was great, but had some shacky camera work at times. As for editing, my only complaint is the flash forward and back was a little confusing because they were not clearly marked/indicated.

Random Note:

Although the 2017 movie (Silhouette of Your Voice) adaptation of the manga was cute, everything felt very rushed with an almost nonexistent BL storyline. I actually wrote in my movie notes that this would have been better if it was a series.

The similarities between the series and the 2017 movie storyline ends after episode 5. Episode 6 picks up where the movie ends.

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Although I’m still salty about the trick camera angle kiss, I still preferred it than the kiss in the movie. This is probably an unpopular opinion, but don’t incorporate a kissing scene if the actors are not going to do it properly.

The only other complaint is the hug at the end looked very awkward.

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