YES POND is the MAN! He is definitely their cupid and I love him so much for it.
He has the kind of personality that would have me laughing constantly, I like silly people :). And you are so right about him being a cupid! Every now an then I see a BL that has a cupid and they are usually a girl. The only other time I've seen a BL with a guy cupid rooting/supporting a gay couple was in 2 Moons with Ming and his fanboying over WayoPhana. Ming! Another great friend! Pong is unique, I like his character alot! I like most of the characters in this series so far! :D
I don't pre-score a show before I've finished it. But with this one I just have to give it a 10/10. I've loved every episode so far -- the chemistry between the two main leads is amazing and so enjoyable to watch! Episode 4 was so incredibly cute! Only 4 episodes in and I'm already hoping for a season 2!!! And I wanna friend like Pond! :D
I feel the same! After I watched the first episode I was hooked! The problem with watching these as they air is…
So true! I expected one thing and got something different! Although as soon as Ae heard about what was happening, that wonderfully good friend rushes as fast as he could to help. So glad Ae's friend found poor Pete so Ae could know what happened. Pete is soo sweet, innocent and kind. I can't understand why anyone would be so brutal to such a good person. Ahhhh Trump is a jerk!!!
Lmao I watch so much BL that sometimes I can predict what's going to happen. Not so much with this one! So refreshing! It is a LOT different from other BLs. At first it reminded me a little of Love Sick but after watching the latest episodes its so unique!!! I love it! And I totally agree with you about that making me love it all the more!
LMAO! Again it seems like you are defending China and their backwards policies. Are you sure you are American?…
There are plenty of gay characters in US media! What are you talking about? AND we have many gay celebrities. Being gay, even in the south and midwest, isn't a big deal in the US anymore and gays can get married in Alabama if they wanted. We had BL's back in the 80's for crying out loud! lol
The US isn't nearly as bad as the MSM or other counrties would have us believe. We are a good people who make mistakes (like choosing our President for example.) Most of us are tolerant, accepting and caring. Even most conservatives are good people, no different in where it counts than liberals.
Even when comparing China to the rest of East Asia, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and even freaking Cambodia and Burma are less homophobic than China's government.
Thailand is a monarchy, not only that Thailand is a very traditional country. With that said, the society of Thailand (ie the PEOPLE) are very accepting and open. Bangkok and Chiang Mai, beautiful people and cultural customs. The Theravada Buddhists, so kind and open-hearted. Thai society is pro-gay, its proven by the polls, its proven by their tolerance of gay media and its rather large fanbase.
Taiwan is the real China. The "People's" republic was poisoned by the evil Mao and his communist ilk. Communism has been traditionally homophobic. Look at the Soviets and Cuba for examples. I want China to become more open and it WAS before Xi and his tyrannical aspirations became reality.
China invests because they are an economic power and only their government is still stuck in the communist past. The people are progressing, with or without their leaders. And capitalism is becoming more common place in modern China.
If I didn't like the Chinese people or culture, then I wouldn't really care. Sure I'd still dislike the tyranny but I wouldn't be so passionate. I love Chinese people, and I want them to be free. Truly free.
I feel the same! After I watched the first episode I was hooked! The problem with watching these as they air is…
HAHA! I'm the same way at times! I'm a total fanboy of these BLs and this one REALLY makes me smile! Luckly my neighbors are louder than us so I need not worry about them LMAO! And yeah I was yelling at the screen when *spoiler*
Trump was kicking Pete, I was like "Ae where are you man!!! SAVE YOUR BOY!" This is such a cute series! I know I'm gonnna be so sad when it finishes airing.
I hate when people keep complaining about the "hot scenes"...it's not that big of a deal. Yes, it would be great.…
LMAO! Again it seems like you are defending China and their backwards policies. Are you sure you are American? By downplaying the censorship and basically supporting this prudish REWRITE (which is BL but they can't show it because the Chinese gov are commie assholes) you are giving validation to BIG GOVERNMENT controlling what people see and hear. I don't care that China isn't the US or have the same laws, ALL PEOPLE should be free to express themselves and their art in FULL -- and any true lover of liberty would feel the same. 'MURICA! lol sorry had to.
I really hate the Chinese government, I just can't watch these Chinese BLs anymore. Sorry, authoritarian free-speech hating homophobic commies are just stuck in the 50's and can't handle giving gays the least bit of courtesy. Stick to Western / Thai / Japanese / Taiwanese (real China anyways) dramas, hell even South Korean BLs are more accepting. You grow to love a BL only to have its ending ruined by the neanderthals in the Grand Commie Party. You will never be a free nation with state control over your media. Say what you want about the US, at least we have free-speech media and entertainment. China has such talented artists, and yet ALL of them are hindered by the overbearing bear.
From now on, China is no longer the People's Republic to me (never was anyways), from now on China is East Saudi Arabia. I mean if you look at the history of China's treatment of women there are even MORE parallels between the two. I guess at least you don't throw us gays off buildings, we just aren't allowed to be represented in any positive form in China and probably won't for a long, LONG time if Despot-Emperor Xi has his way.
Anyways I'll just avoid anything with the word China on it. My BF is Chinese-Viet dammit this is soulcrushing! China doesn't really have a religious reason to be homophobic, why WHY do you hate us so much that not even ACTORS playing gays are ok? When is the last time we invaded a country, committed a genocide or waged a holy war? SMH China was going in the right direction and then Xi comes in and ruins everything! All the progress made is slowly falling away. I hate that a country of which I love the people and culture have such an asshole government that makes me feel conflicted.
Ugh I need to stop commenting on Chinese BLs lol, only Addicted didn't disappoint me and even it was censored. I don't blame ANYONE who worked on this series. The actors were great, the cinematography was good considering and the production team obviously put a lot of time into this series. I wish they had the freedom to fully express what the story called for. They are good people to risk their reputations in order to show solidarity and in their best efforts make a BL for us gays and gay allies to enjoy. All my anger is directed towards the censorship and the censors. I live in the US, free speech/press/expression is pretty much a given so I just cannot understand government control of media and art.
I said hate a lot, don't know if that offends but I meant it in the way of "strongly dislike". Sorry for the rant and I hope I didn't offend, I get passionate about free speech and people's liberty. There's so much cracking down on free speech, even in the western world, nowadays. I just see us going back instead of going forward, I dunno.
Technically it's not release until 27th of this month. However, a few months ago China made a raft of new 'modesty…
His life is far more interesting than mine lol. I'm a bit of a homebody when I'm not working. But my life is definitely better with him in it! :D He's weird like me and we have a lot in common in how we think so its easier for us to understand one another.
Yeah I'm used to colder weather as I live in a northern US state lol. The heat has been pretty intense here too lately and it just ain't normal! lmao
Lmao you are so mean to yourself! But hey I understand cuz I'm the same way with myself. We are always our own worst critic :/. I think my nose is too big and I hate my hairline lmao. Then again I hate my hair, never can get it just right lol!
No problem :). I want my BF to like BLs too but that's one thing me and him don't have in common haha! But he said he's willing to watch one with me in the future so that's nice! He has a really cute accent. He doesn't pluralize correctly or use tenses well and its adorable. For example when he called me this morning he asked "Did I woke you up?" instead of "Did I wake you up?". Lol I hope I don't seem rude thinking that's cute haha, I love him alot. Thank you for your comments!
I'm British and I HATE sad endings too, especially BL sad endings - I always expect more from Thai BL dramas as,…
Sorry for the long wait again, I sometimes long in real quick to update my lists and forget to check replies to comments and the notifications don't always work... just like YouTube *sigh*
Social media definitely is an added stress for all that use it. But it can also be quite beneficial as long as to stay away from cancerous arguments with trolls lmao!
I haven't been to the UK since I was 16 lol, I'm 30 now. I live in Washington state which I think has similar weather to the UK in most parts. Rains a lot during the non-summer months lol.
Lol I loved that movie and I remember that line :D. UK had great weather when I visited in the summer way back, I got lucky with warm, but not scorching, clear days.
I cannot express how much I love this series. It is so different from literally any other BL show I've ever watched.…
I feel the same! After I watched the first episode I was hooked! The problem with watching these as they air is the wait, THE WAIT!!! Lol 6 days of nail-biting! I'm also watching My Boy Tee so I get my drama fix lol. The last time I instantly liked a BL from its first episode was What the Duck. Most BLs take a couple episodes for me to like because the first few are usually introductory and exposition. But Pete is so precious and Ae such a good guy that I couldn't help but fall in love with this series right from the get-go lol.
It's because the director(not only the director, he is doing basically everything from casting to music choice)…
Completely agree!This series is great imo so far! It kinda reminds me of Love Sick in the feel, but hard to explain lol. The story has a life of its own that I find really enduring. Any series that can make me smile uncontrollably, laugh and cry within the same hour is a good one in my book :).
@vaberella I think every show has its targeted audience and every target has it's target as well, that is what…
Vaberella ,
Lol this series really grinds your gears huh? You know what series really pisses me off was Dark Blue and Moonlight. The main lead in that series was the most unlikable, uncaring jerk I've ever had the displeasure of watching. Good actor though, I don't blame him for the flaws of the character he played.
Well you cannot like this but overall is really well done and the acting is really better than most of thai drama…
Vaberella,
Yeah a bromance (one-sided relationship or glorified friendship) is not Boy Love which = romance which = intimacy. Not that it all has to be shown but most Chinese "BL" doesn't even properly imply it because of the homophobic STATE CONTROL guidelines concerning media and entertainment.
South Korea has BL that shows romantic affection but yeah, being a Christian nation they are pretty homophobic and backwards, of which we can thank the Imperialists from Europe in early times for spreading that hateful ilk to East Asia.
China isn't free for all otherwise the dictator-for-life Xi wouldn't be such a tyrant against positive portrayals of gays in media and the letter N. Now Taiwan is what China's government should be like, in fact despite what my country (USA) thinks, Taiwan is the TRUE China. The way China would have been before the evil Mao (who was responsible for around 36-78 million deaths) hijacked a righteous revolution and stained it blood red. An ultra social right wing communist authoritarian who is to this DAY is revered in China despite being worse than Hitler in terms of death toll.
With that said, I love the Chinese people and Chinese culture. My BF is Chinese-Vietnamese and I love him more than anything. But I just cannot understand how anyone could defend the Chinese government's stance on gay people or try to justify OBVIOUS censorship of homosexual affection because it offends the delegate sensibilities of an authoritarian government.
I know the Chinese people and the government are two different things and I don't look at them the same. I know if the Chinese government would evolve (not gonna happen soon if Xi is any indication) then the artists of China could TRULY and FREELY express themselves without fear of censorship or cancellation. Its a disgrace how Chinese artists are stifled to a point where they have to imply gay/lesbian love rather than show it in their films/series.
Look I don't need full-on sex scenes or nudity for a BL to be good for me, but I had to find the cut (CENSORED) part of Addicted and all they did was kiss. A KISS! So someone in Chinese authority found a gay KISS to be offensive and had it cut? SHAMEFUL!
Most Chinese BLs are just bromances albeit good ones (the Meaning of the Promise, Love is More Than a Word), but I agree that Addicted, Beloved Enemy and Irresistible Love are definitely BL. Addicted showed me the potential China has to make a truly satisfying BL and even THAT was censored and cut. I'm so frustrated with China because I like China and I don't want a nation that I admire in MANY ways to have a government that doesn't see me as an equal to that of a "normal" straight person.
Homophobia, racism, sexism, tribalism, nationalism... the world would be better without this crap in our lives. I'm sick of hate. We're all humans, none of us superior to another by default.
Now, about your opinion on this series -- Love by Chance-- I completely (and obviously lol) disagree with you wholeheartedly. In fact the zeal in my rant about China's homophobia problem stems from your (in my opinion) unfair attack on this series. I get it, to each their own. But seriously I think you are too harsh. So far I think this series has been good considering all the circumstances and the fact it nearly got dropped for being "too gay" as one homophobic Thai producer put it.
And as far about what Korn "did" to Knock being rape. Please, these are the false equivocations that demean REAL assaults. What matters is did KNOCK see it as rape? And the answer is, no he didn't and you cannot be more offended than the "victim". Korn didn't hold him down, Knock was more than willing and only got mad because HE made a mistake, cheated on his GF and wanted to shift the blame in order to feel like he didn't do anything wrong. This whole "you cannot consent when drunk" is blown way out of proportion. I've been drunk, I still have control of my mind, just not my walking ability. Try drinking and driving, then tell the cop you cannot be charged with a DUI because you couldn't consent to drive while intoxicated. See how that plays out.
Although I ranted, I just want to qualify that I hold no malice or ill will, lol I just get passionate in these convos. And maybe my opinions will make more sense if I throw out my "labels";
I'm a White/Native mixed-raced 30 year old agnostic-atheist center-left egalitarian libertarian social-democratic cis-gendered gay male who believes in free speech and the right to offend and be offended. I'm not an SJW, MRA or Incel lmao. But basically, censorship in ANY form is my enemy, even if I disagree with what someone says -- it has a right to be said.
Lmao I watch so much BL that sometimes I can predict what's going to happen. Not so much with this one! So refreshing! It is a LOT different from other BLs. At first it reminded me a little of Love Sick but after watching the latest episodes its so unique!!! I love it! And I totally agree with you about that making me love it all the more!
The US isn't nearly as bad as the MSM or other counrties would have us believe. We are a good people who make mistakes (like choosing our President for example.) Most of us are tolerant, accepting and caring. Even most conservatives are good people, no different in where it counts than liberals.
Even when comparing China to the rest of East Asia, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and even freaking Cambodia and Burma are less homophobic than China's government.
Thailand is a monarchy, not only that Thailand is a very traditional country. With that said, the society of Thailand (ie the PEOPLE) are very accepting and open. Bangkok and Chiang Mai, beautiful people and cultural customs. The Theravada Buddhists, so kind and open-hearted. Thai society is pro-gay, its proven by the polls, its proven by their tolerance of gay media and its rather large fanbase.
Taiwan is the real China. The "People's" republic was poisoned by the evil Mao and his communist ilk. Communism has been traditionally homophobic. Look at the Soviets and Cuba for examples. I want China to become more open and it WAS before Xi and his tyrannical aspirations became reality.
China invests because they are an economic power and only their government is still stuck in the communist past. The people are progressing, with or without their leaders. And capitalism is becoming more common place in modern China.
If I didn't like the Chinese people or culture, then I wouldn't really care. Sure I'd still dislike the tyranny but I wouldn't be so passionate. I love Chinese people, and I want them to be free. Truly free.
Trump was kicking Pete, I was like "Ae where are you man!!! SAVE YOUR BOY!" This is such a cute series! I know I'm gonnna be so sad when it finishes airing.
From now on, China is no longer the People's Republic to me (never was anyways), from now on China is East Saudi Arabia. I mean if you look at the history of China's treatment of women there are even MORE parallels between the two. I guess at least you don't throw us gays off buildings, we just aren't allowed to be represented in any positive form in China and probably won't for a long, LONG time if Despot-Emperor Xi has his way.
Anyways I'll just avoid anything with the word China on it. My BF is Chinese-Viet dammit this is soulcrushing! China doesn't really have a religious reason to be homophobic, why WHY do you hate us so much that not even ACTORS playing gays are ok? When is the last time we invaded a country, committed a genocide or waged a holy war? SMH China was going in the right direction and then Xi comes in and ruins everything! All the progress made is slowly falling away. I hate that a country of which I love the people and culture have such an asshole government that makes me feel conflicted.
Ugh I need to stop commenting on Chinese BLs lol, only Addicted didn't disappoint me and even it was censored. I don't blame ANYONE who worked on this series. The actors were great, the cinematography was good considering and the production team obviously put a lot of time into this series. I wish they had the freedom to fully express what the story called for. They are good people to risk their reputations in order to show solidarity and in their best efforts make a BL for us gays and gay allies to enjoy. All my anger is directed towards the censorship and the censors. I live in the US, free speech/press/expression is pretty much a given so I just cannot understand government control of media and art.
I said hate a lot, don't know if that offends but I meant it in the way of "strongly dislike". Sorry for the rant and I hope I didn't offend, I get passionate about free speech and people's liberty. There's so much cracking down on free speech, even in the western world, nowadays. I just see us going back instead of going forward, I dunno.
Yeah I'm used to colder weather as I live in a northern US state lol. The heat has been pretty intense here too lately and it just ain't normal! lmao
Lmao you are so mean to yourself! But hey I understand cuz I'm the same way with myself. We are always our own worst critic :/. I think my nose is too big and I hate my hairline lmao. Then again I hate my hair, never can get it just right lol!
No problem :). I want my BF to like BLs too but that's one thing me and him don't have in common haha! But he said he's willing to watch one with me in the future so that's nice! He has a really cute accent. He doesn't pluralize correctly or use tenses well and its adorable. For example when he called me this morning he asked "Did I woke you up?" instead of "Did I wake you up?". Lol I hope I don't seem rude thinking that's cute haha, I love him alot. Thank you for your comments!
Social media definitely is an added stress for all that use it. But it can also be quite beneficial as long as to stay away from cancerous arguments with trolls lmao!
I haven't been to the UK since I was 16 lol, I'm 30 now. I live in Washington state which I think has similar weather to the UK in most parts. Rains a lot during the non-summer months lol.
Lol I loved that movie and I remember that line :D. UK had great weather when I visited in the summer way back, I got lucky with warm, but not scorching, clear days.
Lol this series really grinds your gears huh? You know what series really pisses me off was Dark Blue and Moonlight. The main lead in that series was the most unlikable, uncaring jerk I've ever had the displeasure of watching. Good actor though, I don't blame him for the flaws of the character he played.
Yeah a bromance (one-sided relationship or glorified friendship) is not Boy Love which = romance which = intimacy. Not that it all has to be shown but most Chinese "BL" doesn't even properly imply it because of the homophobic STATE CONTROL guidelines concerning media and entertainment.
South Korea has BL that shows romantic affection but yeah, being a Christian nation they are pretty homophobic and backwards, of which we can thank the Imperialists from Europe in early times for spreading that hateful ilk to East Asia.
China isn't free for all otherwise the dictator-for-life Xi wouldn't be such a tyrant against positive portrayals of gays in media and the letter N. Now Taiwan is what China's government should be like, in fact despite what my country (USA) thinks, Taiwan is the TRUE China. The way China would have been before the evil Mao (who was responsible for around 36-78 million deaths) hijacked a righteous revolution and stained it blood red. An ultra social right wing communist authoritarian who is to this DAY is revered in China despite being worse than Hitler in terms of death toll.
With that said, I love the Chinese people and Chinese culture. My BF is Chinese-Vietnamese and I love him more than anything. But I just cannot understand how anyone could defend the Chinese government's stance on gay people or try to justify OBVIOUS censorship of homosexual affection because it offends the delegate sensibilities of an authoritarian government.
I know the Chinese people and the government are two different things and I don't look at them the same. I know if the Chinese government would evolve (not gonna happen soon if Xi is any indication) then the artists of China could TRULY and FREELY express themselves without fear of censorship or cancellation. Its a disgrace how Chinese artists are stifled to a point where they have to imply gay/lesbian love rather than show it in their films/series.
Look I don't need full-on sex scenes or nudity for a BL to be good for me, but I had to find the cut (CENSORED) part of Addicted and all they did was kiss. A KISS! So someone in Chinese authority found a gay KISS to be offensive and had it cut? SHAMEFUL!
Most Chinese BLs are just bromances albeit good ones (the Meaning of the Promise, Love is More Than a Word), but I agree that Addicted, Beloved Enemy and Irresistible Love are definitely BL. Addicted showed me the potential China has to make a truly satisfying BL and even THAT was censored and cut. I'm so frustrated with China because I like China and I don't want a nation that I admire in MANY ways to have a government that doesn't see me as an equal to that of a "normal" straight person.
Homophobia, racism, sexism, tribalism, nationalism... the world would be better without this crap in our lives. I'm sick of hate. We're all humans, none of us superior to another by default.
Now, about your opinion on this series -- Love by Chance-- I completely (and obviously lol) disagree with you wholeheartedly. In fact the zeal in my rant about China's homophobia problem stems from your (in my opinion) unfair attack on this series. I get it, to each their own. But seriously I think you are too harsh. So far I think this series has been good considering all the circumstances and the fact it nearly got dropped for being "too gay" as one homophobic Thai producer put it.
And as far about what Korn "did" to Knock being rape. Please, these are the false equivocations that demean REAL assaults. What matters is did KNOCK see it as rape? And the answer is, no he didn't and you cannot be more offended than the "victim". Korn didn't hold him down, Knock was more than willing and only got mad because HE made a mistake, cheated on his GF and wanted to shift the blame in order to feel like he didn't do anything wrong. This whole "you cannot consent when drunk" is blown way out of proportion. I've been drunk, I still have control of my mind, just not my walking ability. Try drinking and driving, then tell the cop you cannot be charged with a DUI because you couldn't consent to drive while intoxicated. See how that plays out.
Although I ranted, I just want to qualify that I hold no malice or ill will, lol I just get passionate in these convos. And maybe my opinions will make more sense if I throw out my "labels";
I'm a White/Native mixed-raced 30 year old agnostic-atheist center-left egalitarian libertarian social-democratic cis-gendered gay male who believes in free speech and the right to offend and be offended. I'm not an SJW, MRA or Incel lmao. But basically, censorship in ANY form is my enemy, even if I disagree with what someone says -- it has a right to be said.