The BL Xpress

The Most Scintillating Remake in Recent Times!

When you sacrifice your ambitions and goals to pin your hopes on the love of your life!

When I sat down to write this review, words failed me. I couldn’t comprehend how I should describe this life changing experience; because IT IS!!


There have been clandestine remakes and adaptations in the recent times; some praiseworthy, others not so much. Because crafting a remake of something that is remarkably well-made and popular isn’t easy. That’s where creativity comes into existence and “Top Form The Series” is a fine example of one such carefully constructed masterpiece. The allure that binds to the Japanese anime adaptation is unexplainable; to remake something that is comparable to its beauty is commendable. But what truly sets this remake apart is the casting. Adapted from the Japanese manga “Dakaichi: I’m Being Harassed by the Sexiest Man of the Year” by Hashigo Sakurabi, “Top Form The Series” is a low-key, high profile adaptation of the most popular manga work in existence. When the adaptation was announced, I was skeptical. GMMTV has been purchasing Japanese originals and remaking them with a consistency that borders on mediocrity. I was afraid “Top Form The Series” would meet the same end. Fortunately, teamed with an ensemble casting that deliver and a director who knows what he is doing with the main couple, we ended with topnotch storytelling and exemplary performances that are unparalleled.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2025/05/22/top-form-the-series-series-review-ep-3-to-11/

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A Masterpiece that Needs to be Savored Slowly!

Why did you bring me here to watch the sunrise? Because beautiful things are worth sharing.” – Quote from Secrets Happen On The Litchi Island

Magnum Opus. Masterpiece. 伟大的工作. This is a prodigious and matchless piece of artistry and cinematic enchantment as well as a screenplay paragon. Honestly, I am not sure there are adequate words to describe this series or its brilliance, nor its impact that it has on the viewer. It is that cogent. Even more astonishingly, this is not one of those long belaboring BL series. It is only 7 episodes, almost 13 to 22 minutes in length, easily viewed in one setting. You will be transformed and transfixed and may never be able to see BLs in the same light again as this is how they should be done. This is art but its aim is heuristic. It is sublimity. Honestly, I had to watch it twice because I was so tantalized by its message that I wanted to be sure that what I was watching was genuine, and I was not merely swept up by its spellbinding and intoxicating sentiments. Indeed, it is like watching a cinematic treasure.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2025/05/02/secrets-happen-on-the-litchi-island-series-review-ep-1-to-7-extras/

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Toxic Love at its Best or Worst!!!

“Toxic love is an addiction that lures you in with glimpses of happiness, only to trap you in a cycle of pain”- Isabella Garcia

These words would definitely resonate with Jung Da-On’s (Kim Jun-Seo) soul, because the very definition of relationships seems to spell disaster for him. Despite the fact that there are three different men vying for his attention & affections, only one actually cared about his mental wellbeing. This says a lot about their inadequacies, obsessive behaviors and narcissistic attitude. The storyline dwells a lot into their deliberate attempts to wreak havoc in Da-On’s life, so they could exercise control, not one of them being bothered about the viscous cycle of pain he has endured over years. He was constantly played, dictated and his boundaries were pushed; simply because they couldn’t stand seeing with someone else. This mentality is a caricature of most toxic relationships where the victim is physically & emotionally abused. While the story does gleam over these gory details, it also showcases innocent love at its best. As against Shin Jae Min (Kim Ho-Young) & Kim Su Hyeon (Cha Jung-Woo) who force their will on Da-On; Ju Seong Hyeon (Cha Sun-Hyung) wants to stay beside him, cherish him and love him unconditionally, the kind of love that sets you free.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2025/03/27/secret-relationships-series-review-ep-3-to-8/

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Despite its Short Format, Power Packed Performances Indeed!

This is romantic imagery at its best. I thoroughly enjoyed this series and did not see it as bad as some comments about this series have stated. While I am hardly one to dispute another person’s opinion of a series, this one, I think, was misunderstood. It is a gay soap-opera, not meant to be deep or intense. I loved it because it is not pretentious in any way. What you see is literally what you get. A stardust between two guys who found each other at exactly the right time in their lives. Will it work out? Will it last? Who knows, but it sure was a fun romp. The story itself is congenial, entertaining, and enjoyable. Nothing more and does not pretend to be anything but that.

A rather unhappy and downtrodden owner of a resort is renovating the resort he built from land his grandfather gave him. His backstory is sad and melodramatic, but I bought it because of its forthrightness. Athit (Golf Kunavut) is a deeply wounded young man, pretty much lost in his own world of hurt. Obviously heartbroken, he subsequently emotionally shut himself off from the rest of the world.

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https://theblxpress.wordpress.com/2025/01/11/the-renovation-series-review-ep-1-2/

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Disappointing Watch Indeed!

Wasted potential. That is what this BL was, which is such a shame as the premise was initially entertaining. Then it slipped into banality and triteness.

It is a story of two neighborhood boys who grow up together. Their tale on how they become connected, to say the least, is a real tearjerker. Ai (Ryu Ingkarat) is the younger of the two. He is in college now but is still rather immature and at times an emotionally fragile individual. Meanwhile, his very best friend, who is slightly older, and an established photographer, is Yu (Putter Phubase). While they advanced together as next door neighbors, their relationship seems more like a blended family, remaining exceptionally close. Yu, an astonishingly handsome young man, is deeply reflective, always eager to help and please, but has a somewhat impassive personality. His affect, however, seems a bit laid-back. Throughout their friendship, he has always been unmerciful in teasing/torturing/pranking Ai. Ai, now that he has gotten older and is beginning to flex his wings, forthrightly expressed his dislike and displeasure for this constant humiliation. From that point, the foundation for a more serious relationship is established. A bit at least.

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https://theblxpress.wordpress.com/2024/12/28/i-saw-you-in-my-dream-series-review-ep-1-to-12/

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A Good Attempt at Recreating a Timeless Classic

Hello everyone! I am thrilled to share my impression of the newest Thai BL adaptation of the well-known Chinese BL drama “Addicted Heroine”. As a huge fan of the original series, my expectations for this version were sky-high, especially in terms of casting the leads, Bai Luo Yin and Gu Hai, now re-imagined as Hero and Poppy. Let me walk you through my thoughts on this exciting new series.

The Storyline:

The emotional journey of Hero, the high-ranking general’s son, who flees his family after learning that his father is about to get remarried, lies at the core of “Addicted Heroine”. Poppy, his stepson, is accompanied by his father’s new spouse. Hero poses as poor in order to gain Poppy’s attention. This leads to a dramatic and emotional connection between the two, who will eventually become stepbrothers. Their romantic tale is rife with complexities, ranging from social divide to familial rivalry, which causes both characters to experience severe emotional distress.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/09/17/addicted-heroine-first-impressions-ep-1-to-4/

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An Apt Remake and Epic Romance Recalled!

For those who are looking for a vivid comparison between the Thai & Japanese version, fret not. We are at your service!

After a bevy of Thai remakes of Japanese adaptations (Cherry Magic & My Love Mix-Up!), now it’s time to watch the Japanese remake of popular Thai adaptation “Love in the Air”. If you have watched the original show, you might be reminded of the fact that it turned rookie actors Boss Chaikamon, Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai, Fort Thitipong & Peat Wasuthorn into fan favorites. Each of these pairings have a cult following and their popularity could be attributed to the NC scenes that are a part and parcel of most universe’s created by author MAME. When I first heard about the Japanese remake, I had my own doubts. Japanese BL actors can be categorized into two varieties- firstly the ones who are dedicated and go all the way in, which means they are extremely comfortable with their co-star and their NC scenes are phenomenal. Secondly, the ones who are in for fame and find it uncomfortable to even kiss their co-star. I kept wondering if the Japanese actors Nagumo Shoma, Hamaya Takuto, Suzuki Asahi & Nagatsuma Reo would be honest to the original interpretation? Would they be comfortable stepping into the shoes of the Thai actors who left a deep impression in the minds of avid fans?

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/11/12/love-in-the-air-koi-no-yokan-first-impressions-ep-1-2/

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A Sweet Romance With Endearing Characters!

I went into My Sweetheart Jom expecting a light, slightly chaotic romantic comedy with a countryside twist. What I found instead was a slow burn gem with a gentle heartbeat, one that’s surprisingly grounded, deeply charming, and quietly thoughtful in how it builds character and community.

The setup is familiar on paper: city boy Yothin (Yo) ends up in rural Bang Pho after getting mixed up in city drama, where he’s placed under the supervision of Jomkhwan (Jom), the respected and quietly magnetic village head. But what unfolds across the first five episodes is far more nuanced than I expected.

Let’s talk about Yo. With a plot like this, I braced myself for a “spoiled brat turns soft” arc but that’s not what we get at all. Poom Nuttapart plays Yo with balance and surprising warmth. Even when Yo is clearly out of his element, he’s never truly unbearable. He’s observant. Curious. He pushes boundaries, yes, but more out of youthful energy than arrogance. And perhaps most importantly, there’s a maturity in Yo that makes his connection with Jom feel earned and real, not forced.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2025/06/20/my-sweetheart-jom-first-impressions-ep-1-to-5/

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An Impossible Romance Between A Robot & A Historian

“Anti Reset” is the story of Chu Yi Ping (Wu Ping Chen), is an aloof and unsociable history professor who gets into an accident at his college and injures his arm. To take care of him, his uncle, the head of a scientific company which is secretly experimenting with artificially intelligent human-like robots, sends him their latest model, Ever 9 (Huang Li Feng). The two spend time together as Ever 9 helps nurse Yi Ping back to health, and feelings develop.

Despite the scientific premise, if you go into “Anti Reset” expecting it to answer deep philosophical questions about the power dynamics of a romance between a human and an artificially intelligent robot who is designed to serve him, whether artificial intelligence can truly gain the sentience to become fully human, what being ‘human’ even means, you might be disappointed. The show brushes off the scientific explanations as being top secret, and presents Ever 9 as already close to completely sentient. He feels both positive and negative emotions, including jealousy of a robot vacuum and fear of being replaced by another model. At this point, the show would have been virtually the same had Yi Ping’s uncle sent him a human caretaker instead of an AI.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/02/16/anti-reset-first-impressions-ep-1-to-3/

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A Sassy Romcom with Quirky Characters

WeTv’s new Thai Boylove series “Knock Knock, Boys!” is a surprisingly intriguing series. Four strangers move into a boarding house, each with pasts their secretive about. But three of the four share the same fate of being broke twenty-something’s, a fate the youngest of them doesn’t share. The virgin, Almond (Nokia Chinnawat) is quite rich and offers a deal to his new roommates. Whoever can help him “pop his cherry” with the man he crushes on will have their rent paid for a year. Something Peak (Best Vittawin), Thanwa (Seng Wichai), and Latte (Jaonine Jiraphat) jump at.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/06/13/knock-knock-boys-first-impressions-ep-1-2/

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A Cute, No-Nonsense Teenage Romance, All Fluff!!

“First love is only a little foolishness and a lot of curiosity”- George Bernard Shaw

GMMTV steps into the threshold of teenage romance with their new show “Boys in Love”. If you are looking for a show, along the lines of “Make It Right”, “Love Sick 2019” or the current 2025 version, then I don’t think you will be disappointed. The show is no- nonsense, fluffy romance happening in the midst of a school revolution where the Principal has forsaken the old rule of wearing school uniforms. Obviously there are divided opinions, the teachers don’t support his decision while the kids are having a field day wearing whatever they want. Caught in the midst of this social reform is our very studious, very diligent protagonist, Shane. He is dedicated, disciplined and socially awkward. Best caricature of a bookworm who only lives and breathes to better his scores. He lives with his super lazy siblings who don’t contribute much and instead rely on Shane to manage the household needs. Self reliant, Shane has never had any fun or enjoyed his life, being saddled with responsibility. This isn’t just his story, the show neatly packs four different romances in the entirety of each episode. They are riveting, intriguing, and we are seated to watch their individual growth as they embark on a new journey!

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2025/05/03/boys-in-love-first-impressions-ep-1-2/

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An Entertaining Watch Indeed!

“Perfect 10 Liners”, like “We Are Series”, is a fun buddy romedy comedy series, which centers around a group of friends, who grow together and find love. Despite not having much substance, it is a feel-good romcom that is meant to be a comfort watch, with little to no tension. “Perfect 10 Liners” is your quintessential BL, you know what you’re getting and you’re happy with it, and it doesn’t pretend to be anything more than it is. The problem with this, however, is that it can be boring and seem overdone, but at the same time, it is a show that wouldn’t disappoint you with its formulaic storytelling. This is for the slice of life lovers, who just want to watch a good romance and see friends goof around while falling in love with no stakes.

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https://theblxpress.wordpress.com/2024/11/30/perfect-10-liner-first-impressions-ep-1-to-5/

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A Fitting Start to an Entertaining Sequel!!

The second season of I Became the Main Role of a BL picks up exactly where the first left off. Only now, the stage is set, not for introductions, but for deeper entanglements. We already know Yuichiro and Hajime. We’ve rooted for them, laughed with them, watched them stumble their way into something that looks a lot like love. Now, we get to see what happens when the confessions are out in the open, but the growing pains of a new relationship are just beginning.

And growing pains there are delivered, of course, with the same over-the-top drama and comedic flair that made Season 1 so memorable.

This time around, the tension leans into jealousy, miscommunication, and good old-fashioned romantic chaos. Hajime’s past shows up in the form of Haibara Ryunosuke (played by Furuya Robin), a familiar face that clearly rattles Yuichiro. At the same time, Hajime grows uneasy with how close Yuichiro is to Kuromiya Ryoga (Iwaya Shogo), his longtime friend. It’s the kind of circular jealousy that’s relatable, exasperating, and, thanks to this show’s comedic instincts, hilarious.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2025/06/28/i-became-the-main-role-of-a-bl-season-two-first-impressions-ep-1-2/

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TayNew Magic in Full Force

In a unique story of ghost exorcisms, a down on his luck young man named Peach (Tay Tawan), and his little sister Pangpang (Jan Ployshompoo) meet an heir to a real estate company named Home (New Thitipoom), who thinks he can just sell all the assets his grandfather left him and move to America. Something the volunteer lawyer Kan (Mook Worranit) is supposed to help occur. But it becomes clear very quickly the “Get Rich Scheme” had a simple detail he wasn’t made aware of- the assets are all haunted. Because of the ghost issue, his millionaire dollar scheme has more than one hitch.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/09/19/peaceful-property-first-impressions-ep-1-to-3/

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Not That Good, Neither That Bad

Live in Love” follows the story of Kla (Hearth Chindanai Dechewajeekul) and Cake (Junior Chokkorn Deotrakul), two occasional streamers, who meet online by chance, and Kla falls in love at first sight with Cake, who also begins to develop feelings for him. The show is set during a pandemic, which might be to justify the online nature of the relationship (and title), however, all the pandemic related precautions are quickly disregarded. The setting of the show is quite confusing, and the online relationship could have been justified in much simpler ways, that did not need to drag in the over-played pandemic tropes that people would much rather move past. The show has a lot of redeeming qualities and started out simple and grounded, however, by episode 3, it seems to want to be more than it’s supposed to be, which is a fluffy comfort BL.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/09/21/live-in-love-first-impressions-ep-1-to-3/

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