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A Disappointing Approach for a Stellar Casting!
Undoubtedly, this would have worked much better as a fantasy. Instead, they tried to fool us into thinking it is and then wildly twisting the plot into making it fit into our ‘reality’ only to fail miserably on all fronts. This series is a complete mess, regrettably.Initially, it captured my imagination. Thinking Cir (Boss Chaikamon) was indeed transported from a parallel universe into our world, hooked me. In that world, he was deeply and completely in love with Phu (Noeul Nuttarat). However, in this world, he was hit by a car and was hospitalized. When he awakens, he imagines (I think) that he comes from a parallel universe. Phu has no idea of who Cir is when he knocks on his door, dripping wet in hospital attire. Cir seems to know a great deal about him. I mean an unhealthy amount of information that would indeed indicate what other option would there be but to at least consider Cir is from a parallel universe. Otherwise, would he be a stalker?! However, the idea that they are lovers in that other universe is beyond any level of logic yet certainly is intriguing.
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A "Friends to Lover's" Trope Romance with a Twist!
Adapted from Moscareto’s web novel Eul’s Love, Business As Usual is a six-episode Korean BL that tells the story of Kim Min Jun (played by Chae Jong Hyeok) and his ex-boyfriend, Jin Hwan (Seong Seung Ha), who suddenly reappears in his life after an eight-year silence. It’s a reentry that’s anything but subtle. The same Jin Hwan who once lit up Min Jun’s world is now walking the same office halls, wearing the same company ID, still as sharp and put-together as ever. For Min Jun, who’s spent years treading water in a job that feels more like a placeholder than a career, Jin Hwan’s return is like throwing a stone into a still pond, ripples of old feelings, unresolved hurt, and a longing he can’t quite swallow all rise to the surface.Read the complete article here-
https://the-bl-xpress.com/2025/05/14/business-as-usual-series-review-ep-3-to-6/
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Could Have Been Better, Was Disappointing!
“Us The Series” had a lot of missed potential.Normally, when I write a review, I begin by writing the basic plot of the show, following which I discuss what I liked about it, and what could have been different.
For Us, though, it feels more appropriate to write two plots instead, what I expected the show to be going in, what every trailer had led me to believe it was going to be, and what it actually was.
Both the original teaser, which immediately set this show apart for me because of how soft and romantic yet angsty it felt, with perfectly complementary cinematography, and the trailer that was released just before the show began, set it out to be something completely different than what it was.
I can understand not wanting to reveal major plot twists in the trailer itself, but there is a fine line between misleading viewers for the sake of a twist that pays off, and false advertising.
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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2025/05/09/us-the-series-series-review-ep-4-to-12/
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Did the Most Anticipated BL adaptation live upto the Expectations??
Love is a vast universe of moments — some that shatter us, some that heal us, all of them helping us grow.Heesu in Class 2 captures this tender truth with breathtaking grace.
Adapted from the beloved webtoon Heesu in Class 2 by Lily Zuzu, this Korean BL drama is a heartfelt exploration of first love, growing up, and finding the courage to be yourself. Streaming now on Viki, the series stars Ahn Ji Ho as Lee Hee Su, a self-proclaimed dating expert who’s ironically never been in a relationship. Nursing a long-time crush on his best friend Joo Chan Young (played by Cho Jun Young), Hee Su’s world is shaken when he begins to realize that love, like life, doesn’t always unfold the way we expect.
The early episodes introduce a web of connections: Chan Young, who struggles with his own feelings; Kim Seung Won (Lee Sang Jun), the quiet class president who secretly loves Hee Su; and Choi Ji Yu (Kim Do Yeon), whose growing bond with Chan Young adds another layer of complexity. The ensemble cast brings raw, nuanced performances, portraying the messy, tangled emotions of youth with refreshing honesty.
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A Crime Thriller With Sapphic Elements!
With a killer on the loose, buried secrets coming to light, and determined women breaking barriers in male-dominated fields, “Petrichor” delivers an intriguing and suspenseful experience.The city becomes a hunting ground as young women are brutally murdered—their bodies found bound, skulls fractured, and left to rot. The pattern mirrors a series of killings from 18 years ago, and the murderer only strikes on rainy nights. The crimes resume just as the previously convicted suspect is released from prison after serving 20 years.
Inspector Tul (Engfa Waraha) and forensic doctor Run (Charlotte Austin) join forces to uncover the truth, but the deeper they dig, the more convoluted the case becomes.
The show started off strong, pulling me in with its intriguing premise. The relationship between the two leads, Tul and Run, has a soft, quiet intimacy, but at times, their interactions felt unnecessarily prolonged. The background score, while atmospheric, occasionally overwhelmed the scenes instead of enhancing them.
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One Time Watch For Lazy Weekends!!
When this show dropped out of nowhere, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to watch it!I wouldn’t have started watching this show, if our Tuesday panelist BL Songbird hadn’t strongly recommended it. The story is about a soccer team that is not doing well, and one day, it is bought by an entertainment agency. The reason for the acquisition is just to commoditize the team to make money again. The agency takes over and cuts out all the players with a poor face, then forces the actors with a face value from their agency to become players. Sounds cliche right? It is, when you think that the agency is undermining the value of players who have spend their lifetime honing their soccer skills. To capitalize on their looks rather than their sports skills is actual demeaning. But the players are left with no choice but follow through this ridiculous charade if they want to remain on the team. It must be remembered that soccer isn’t exactly a popular sport in Asian countries as compared to their European counterparts. So we are left with a weird combination of players who only want to focus on their game and handsome actors who want to be anywhere else but the soccer field. The show clearly outlines three different couples but by the end of the show, we are left with only two.
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Old Classic Have their own Charm!!
This series actually has a number of different headings, but I liked this one the most. You have to search to find this gem as it is not ‘officially’ translated into English, so I am thankful for the individual who did so. Otherwise, I would never have been able to watch this. I became intrigued by the title, and it honestly did not disappoint me. It is a slice-of-life narrative with surprisingly good acting and fairly good story lines that are really cutting edge. This is an obviously low budget series, but these actors put their heart and soul into this creation. It took a rather mundane story and turned into a feel-good series. It was like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket on a cold night kind of feeling.Read the complete article here-
https://the-bl-xpress.com/2025/04/12/i-found-love-at-7-11-series-review/
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Fragrance of the First Flower Season 2
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Soulmates Always Find their Way Back to Each Other!
Reconciliation is all about figuring out your differences and trying to resolve them; in the end, it depends on how much two people love each other!The first thing that I noticed as soon as I started watching this sequel was the mature screenplay; it doesn’t gloss over the fact that all adult relationships are difficult, no matter the sexuality or gender. So, while Tin Ting takes a dive into the unknown, based on her feelings and preferences, Yi Ming remains indignant about maintaining their status quo; that is until she is faced with the unfortunate choice a breakup. People mostly take their loved ones for granted, until they are forced to accept the consequences. Yi Ming has her own share of problems too; her divorce does give her the freedom to exist independently but her absence isn’t conducive to her son’s wellbeing. From trying to act as a long distance mother to her special child to socially accepting her relationship with Tin Ting, Yi Ming had a lot of thinking to do. Lin Zai Zai & Lyan Cheng star in this wonderful “Coming-of-age” romance that addresses most issues that same sex couples face in the beginning stages of their relationship.
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A Good Adaptation But Could Have Been Better
Adapted from the novel of the same name, “Mate the Series” is a love story between Aoey (Oaey Ponchanok) and Gen (Grace Budsarin), which tackles serious and dark issues like “Sexual Assault”. Initially, the start of the show was good and steady-paced but as the show kept moving forward it became boring; which was very surprising for me because I felt that it had a good potential, as the show was focused on dealing with heavy topics and how support and love are important. I love how Gen was supportive and understanding, but the only drawback that everyone’s pace in getting better is different and just forcing someone may not be an ideal situation; especially if we take into account Aoey’s case, because what she went through is hard. This may be one of the few series where I couldn’t stand some side characters because of the role they play in the series especially Thot (Fame Chawinroj). I mean what kind of doctor and person does things like that. They have a very strong foundation in their relationship, starting with friendship but it suffered due to plot.Read the complete article here-
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An Endearing Watch, Don't Miss It!!
Occasionally, when you are watching something, you just get a sense that you are going to be affected by it. And in this rather short series (just about 2 hours long total), you get a feeling you are going to smile and be delighted when it concludes. And that is exactly what this beautiful mini-BL series does to you. It is so entertaining and so well crafted, you might feel that if you had not watched this, you would have sensed something was missing from your life. It is that good. The whole story unfolds so beautifully with the perfect cast that you begin to feel immersed in the presentation itself.Read the complete article here-
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A Simple Friends to Lover's Romance!!
I’m not sure what’s more heart-fluttering—falling in love or being in love, especially when being in love becomes the reason you fall.That’s exactly what happens to U Hyeon (Kim Ji Oh), the protagonist of Heart Stain, a new Korean BL drama. He’s a student who finds himself drawn to his kind and attentive teacher, Mr. Nam. A crush on a teacher isn’t unusual, but for U Hyeon, the weight of his feelings is compounded by the fact that he’s a male student in love with a male teacher. Youth is a time of heightened emotions, where self-discovery and unspoken desires make love feel all the more intense—especially when it’s unrequited.
But Heart Stain doesn’t just dwell on one-sided love. It complicates things further when U Hyeon’s best friend, Park Doha (Ha Min), discovers his secret. Doha’s reaction isn’t rooted in shock or disapproval but in something far more painful—his own hidden feelings for U Hyeon. What unfolds is a delicate push and pull of emotions as the two friends navigate love, longing, and the realization that the line between friendship and something more isn’t as clear as they once thought.
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A Great Adaptation Indeed!
Relationships are complex. They aren’t perfect, but they require communication, trust, and understanding.In the Japanese BL drama When It Rains, It Pours, Hagiwara Kazuaki (Muto Jun) leads a life devoid of intimacy with his girlfriend—until a small mistake alters his path. An email, mistakenly sent to his coworker Nakarai Sei (Iti Asahi), sparks an unexpected connection. What begins as a simple exchange soon blossoms into a raw and liberating bond between two individuals yearning for the love, desire, and intimacy they’ve been missing.
At first glance, When It Rains, It Pours might seem like a story about infidelity, but as the drama unfolds, it becomes clear that it’s about much more. It’s a deep exploration of four people and the personal truths they’ve clung to so tightly that their relationships have suffered as a result. The fundamental bonds that sustain a relationship were never truly formed, leaving each character struggling to move forward.
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One Time Watch But The Cast Are Endearing!
This is one of those shows that kickstarts in a surprisingly good manner, moves at a snail’s pace and goes off-track towards the end!Adapted from the novel “Your Sky” (Your sky #กี่หมื่นฟ้า) by 25.15.66, the show stars three new fresh pairings- lead couple Muenfah (Thomas Teetut)- Teerak (Kong Kongpob); supporting couples, Real (Auau Thanaphum)- Hia (Save Worapong) & Punlee (Por Suppakarn)- Klaijai (TeeTee Wanpichit). All three love stories have different wavelengths, are choppy in places but oddly enticing. I’m not dissing this show, but apart from the cute, fluffy moments between the three pairings and a big showdown in the penultimate episode, the storytelling doesn’t hold much substance. But then you can’t expect anything more from a Mandee Work adaptation; they specifically choose subjects which are more about romance and less about character growth. The main couple do try their level best to lead the narrative in their charming way, but there is only so much they can do. So, if you are looking for a meaningful romance with thoughtful reconnaissance, then this show might not be up your alley!
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"Fourever You” is a simple rom-com series that tells the story of four couples, their college life, troubles, and their love connection. Though the start of the series was well-developed and captivating, its hold over the story diminished after the 7th episode, becoming too repetitive and monotonous. Pond Ponlawit and Earth Katsamonnat did very well in making the character winsome but due to unnecessary dragging, it became quite irritating and confusing at the end. The story tends to feel a bit tedious, with one couple entangled in numerous misunderstandings from their past, which was tiring to watch. It’s all very predictable and lacks freshness, making it hard to stay invested. The dependency on these familiar clichés adds to the overall sense of monotony, leaving viewers wanting more originality. Now, to watch cliché factors like having an ex-girlfriend or knowing each other’s feelings but ignoring them while not exactly being avoidant was very frustrating to watch. About Johan (Maxky Ratchata) & North (Bas Hatsanat), their love story was sweet, and funny, taking its time to grow and evolve. Above all, it was real, grounded in genuine moments that made them laugh, cry, and appreciate each other deeply. In its simplicity, it held a beauty that was uniquely theirs.Read the complete article here-
https://theblxpress.wordpress.com/2025/02/19/fourever-you-series-review-ep-7-to-17/
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Could Have Been Better!!
This is best described as an anecdote BL. For me it was a bit cryptic and hard to follow. The screenplay might have made sense in Korean. Maybe it was due to translation issues or merely not understanding Korean culture very well, but I did not understand the nuances of the plot. The overall story, however, is a familiar, tried and true, standard one. Tropey. Cliché. Stereotypical. Parts of it did intrigue me and I kind of liked it, despite not fully grasping where it wanted to go.Briefly it is a story about want-to-be-idols Min (Kim Bit and Ki Myoung Je) and Su Ho (Shin Joon Hyung). They were not only friends but lovers at one time. Something happened to break them up which I never fully understood. Su Ho went on to form a group, leaving Min behind.
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