Refreshing Plot and Great Leads Undercut by Weak Writing
I’ve watched a few of Oxin’s BLs and noticed they tend to rely heavily on double entendres and innuendos. This approach often cheapens the overall tone of their productions. It feels like they’re trying too hard to add humor or spice, but it ends up distracting from the story instead. I think they should tone that down and focus more on solid storytelling.
That said, there were still some things I liked about this series. The plot feels refreshing and different from what we usually see in BL dramas. It centers on contestants in a male pageant. Although there were too many characters, the narrative ended up focusing more on Gin and Jarret rather than Jack and Tomas, contrary to the plot description. Jarret, one of the contestants, was hired by Gin’s mother to look after Gin and help him navigate the competition. Over the course of their time together, what began as an arrangement gradually deepened into a genuine connection.
The chemistry between the leads was definitely the highlight of this series. Gin and Jarret shared a natural connection, every time they shared a scene, the energy between them felt effortless and real, it’s the kind of chemistry that can carry an entire series. I especially loved their dance performance in episode 10 and the kiss that followed.
I wasn’t particularly interested in the other couple or trio, the side characters, or the frequent near-naked scenes scattered throughout -- ended up skipping them. Most of the time, I just found myself waiting for Gin and Jarret to appear on screen again.
The OST is great and enhances the mood of certain scenes. The acting wasn’t terrible, there were moments where the cast showed potential, though performances could be more refined. Unfortunately, the script was quite bad. Some lines felt random or out of place, and there were parts of the dialogue that just didn’t make much sense at all.
This had a lot of potential, but the weak writing and execution held it back. As a whole, I’d rate the series a 5.5, but Gin and Jarret themselves deserve a solid 7 out of 10.
That said, there were still some things I liked about this series. The plot feels refreshing and different from what we usually see in BL dramas. It centers on contestants in a male pageant. Although there were too many characters, the narrative ended up focusing more on Gin and Jarret rather than Jack and Tomas, contrary to the plot description. Jarret, one of the contestants, was hired by Gin’s mother to look after Gin and help him navigate the competition. Over the course of their time together, what began as an arrangement gradually deepened into a genuine connection.
The chemistry between the leads was definitely the highlight of this series. Gin and Jarret shared a natural connection, every time they shared a scene, the energy between them felt effortless and real, it’s the kind of chemistry that can carry an entire series. I especially loved their dance performance in episode 10 and the kiss that followed.
I wasn’t particularly interested in the other couple or trio, the side characters, or the frequent near-naked scenes scattered throughout -- ended up skipping them. Most of the time, I just found myself waiting for Gin and Jarret to appear on screen again.
The OST is great and enhances the mood of certain scenes. The acting wasn’t terrible, there were moments where the cast showed potential, though performances could be more refined. Unfortunately, the script was quite bad. Some lines felt random or out of place, and there were parts of the dialogue that just didn’t make much sense at all.
This had a lot of potential, but the weak writing and execution held it back. As a whole, I’d rate the series a 5.5, but Gin and Jarret themselves deserve a solid 7 out of 10.
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