Shipper

They should've waited to put season 3 out...

This season was definitely frustrating to watch, and I think a big reason is that this group is the youngest and hasn’t known each other for very long. In previous seasons, you could tell from the conversations that most of the participants already had some level of familiarity, which allowed for deeper, more thoughtful discussions instead of just figuring out the basics.

Episode three really highlighted this for me—when Namping and Aof asked what they look for in a partner and then followed up by asking who fit that description, many of them seemed unsure or hesitant. As an audience member, that uncertainty made it feel like they didn’t fully know what they wanted yet. I couldn’t help but wish they had more time to work together as a group before the show, because that same uncertainty carried through the entire season and became increasingly frustrating to watch.

I also understand why no new participants were introduced to “spice things up”—everyone was already new to each other, so adding another person would’ve just felt like adding another body rather than creating meaningful dynamics. I especially felt bad for Porsche, who barely had a chance to connect with the group. The significant age gap was very noticeable, and I think the season would’ve benefited if factors like that were considered more carefully.

Another confusing aspect was hearing some participants say they were there mainly to gain experience and grow as artists—which is completely valid—but at times it felt like that priority outweighed actually building or finding a partner, which is the core premise of the show.

Going forward, I really hope DMD chooses a group that’s had time to build a foundation within the company—through events, shared projects, and time spent together—so there’s both growth as artists and more natural relationship development, like in previous seasons. That said, I genuinely wish the formed couples the best and hope they succeed. 🤍

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Why DMD Friendship Season 1 Truly Worked

I thoroughly enjoyed this season of DMD Friendship. The conversations throughout the show were healthy, honest, and clear. Even though both the audience and the cast came in with certain expectations, the many plot twists—especially in who people chose for their dates—were genuinely fun to watch. I loved that unpredictability because it aligns perfectly with the show’s purpose: expanding your connections to ultimately realize who the one true partner is for you.

The challenges were well done and really showcased the different levels each cast member was at, as well as how they used their individual strengths and worked through their weaknesses to complete the missions.

Bringing Tle in at the midpoint was a great decision. He did exactly what a bombshell is supposed to do—create chaos—and he absolutely delivered. He fit in naturally and never felt overshadowed by the others, nor did he overpower the existing dynamics.

Most of this cast had already known and worked with each other at events, and that familiarity really showed. Their comfort level allowed for deeper, more meaningful conversations. Even when some cast members knew early on who they wanted to pursue and stayed consistent (like ThomasKong), I still appreciated those who went out of their way to explore other connections, such as Keng with Tee or Firstone with Tle.

What stood out to me most was that even when confusion arose, the cast remained clear and honest with themselves instead of being wishy-washy. The judges’ critiques were also constructive and made sense within the context of each challenge. Overall, it was a really enjoyable and well-balanced season.

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