DaouOffroad translates syncing chemistry
This is a light BL that blends romance and comedy. They give us a set of loveable cast. Daou and Offroad’s first drama as a couple is surely a success. They look so baby here and their undying charms never disappoint. Even the supporting characters, from Phumjai’s family to their grocery store crew members, performed pretty great and they're all adorable.Revolving around the store set-up, mini upside-down scenarios, and slowly falling in love were the pros of the show. However, the plot of debt at the end, unfortunately, ruined the fun and quality of the drama. Specifically, for them to leave the brother in the den of a scary business owner was an annoying turn-of-event for me.
Nevertheless, the show was good enough to include its unique element of the Mandarin-Thailand language as one of its major sources of love. It was a fine watch and offered feel-good BL vibes.
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Cute but that’s all it has
We got another light and fluffy BL from Japan. I’ll never get tired of a soft-to-charismatic pairing as it has a potential they can explore to spice up their romance. In which, the drama showcases at least half of my expectations.The innocent Taishin is undoubtedly a personification of the Japanese term, kawaii. Yet, at some point in the drama, I get bored. The lack of plot in the story created a bland flavor to the overall outcome. Takara is handsome but not enough to save the show and his character isn’t even that loveable.
Subjectively, the creepy old man stalker was the best climax of the show. I wanted him to be put behind bars. The next scenes after this were just mediocre. I’m not even interested in watching the sequel version from the end-credit scene. Takara no Vidro was another average stress-free BL show if you’re looking for a quick binge-watch.
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180 Degree Longitude Passes Through Us
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When the man found the 52-hertz whale that lives in a mountain
The acting performances from the three of them made the drama more remarkable. Despite shooting in a limited location, episodes, and casts; the outcome was insanely great. Pond with his long hair and exposed chest is legendary. I am drooling at how sexy he is but more importantly, in awe of how great he is with the dramatic exchange of lines with Uncle In and his mother. A boy who is seeking an answer to the death of his father but eventually falls in love with his father’s true love. A complicated flow of events but I am buying it.Nike, as Uncle In, is the definition of a daddy. I can’t blame Wang for shooting a fiery glare on those tight muscles. Both of them are too hot to handle. The more episodes I’ve watched, the deeper I wanted them to kiss. Those stares sent signals of them craving to eat each other but holding back because of their tangled relationship. The sexual tension is high and showcases a perfect atmosphere to convey the feelings of their characters,
They also introduced me to the story of a 52-hertz whale which is sad knowing how isolated it is while patiently waiting for someone to reach its place. It was a prominent concept in the drama as it visualizes the life of Uncle In. Not being together at the end was understandable and I love how the finale ended with taglines representing the lessons we got from the three characters; Wang, In, and the noisy mother. This has already carved their uniqueness in the BL history and I salute them for bringing a new trope to BL fans.
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Make the best out of the limited-time drama duration
It is another short but fun web series that executed a well-presented love story from a lovely pair. The visuals and the chemistry are surely top-notch. The leads can surely know how to act and deliver their script flawlessly.I was in awe during one of their passionate kissing scenes; he lifted his head back to continue the attempted kiss was insanely great. They got closer the more alcohol they drank together. Also, the “good night” from the fifth episode was charming.
Jealousy can make the romance spicier in a good way. I love that sudden entrance of the male second lead. Although he only lasted for a single episode, it was enough to add flavor to the romance of the main couple.
In the finale, I think creating a history from them in the past was unnecessary but it was still cool. Nevertheless, ending the series in another fiery kiss like they wanted to eat each other so badly was phenomenal.
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Refreshing nostalgia of love
It’s Do Woo’s time to shine, once again! His charming smiles spread positive vibes within me and the way he nailed his role as Kim Dong Hui was excellent. I was in awe at how beautiful he was during one of the scenes when he was smiling up to his ears with splashing water in the background. This boy is so precious, an adorable gem.Won Tae Min as Ko Ho Tae also delivered a well-acted performance as someone who shared the same romantic love with his beloved boy. The please-teach-me-how-to-kiss scenarios were beautifully written. It’s the plot of the story that ignites the flame of love to the both of them.
The story should give us more info regarding Dong Hui’s father. There was one scene when he was beaten up on his birthday with the mother just crying in the corner and kind of being used to it. In terms of romance, I liked how they blended a good amount of chemistry without relying on other supporting casts. Yet, at some point, I am hoping that Dong Hui’s classmate can be the potential love rival of Ho Tae as explicit during the first few episodes.
Honestly, I almost forgot the whole storyline of its sequel. This prequel ended up better than the first show. Nevertheless, both shows did well and I am happy to complete another well-written short BL series.
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Appreciate the effort
An average BL drama that does not feel bland yet not great either, it was just an ‘okay’ kind of show. They started well as I find the characters interesting but that’s it. I think the first to second episodes were the best ones out of the twelve episodes they had. I can see that they all did their best but the overall outcome for me was just fine, nothing less and nothing more.I can sense the chemistry from the four of them but it lacks appeal. The way they bring us back when Neil meets the younger version of Sea is not cute at all as they end up being paired together. They should at least hired a teenager version of Neil to make their pairing pleasant since the age gap was shaking them out.
Reese and Orca's language barrier was a nuisance. They should just at least stick with using English when they speak to each other. Although the non-verbal communication, specifically the drawing, was charming. Reese is a giant cutie and I did not expect to see his hot naked body with him having a delightful young face.
When it comes to music as their genre, I just hoped that they presented more songs without repeatedly singing the same set of songs throughout the whole show. I got bored many times but still glad that I finished this without dropping. Love the cast but they should polished the script and execution prior to releasing it.
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A feel-good BL
I had a fun time with this short yet loveable BL. Having their romance boost from their professional job as a print media reporter and having fieldwork alongside each other was great and enjoyable to see. The plot and tension were just light but still satisfying.Watching this after a year of release was a pity because I’m late yet still grateful for another quality BL produce from Japan. Jyutaro and Keito pairing sent out a good amount of serotonin. One is alluringly handsome and the other one is undoubtedly a cutesy. Sometimes, I feel that a few scenes needed huge acting performances that they both lacked at some point. Yet, the overall portrayal of their roles was enough for me to overcome with joy from their chemistry.
The supporting cast and guest roles also delivered a flavorful addition to spice up the story and connect the couple from getting to know each other. So this is mainly an office-based romance roaming between a simple yet smooth flow of love story. It was enough for me and I loved it!
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Their heartbeat of love and life is heard; it is loud and concise
Its first scene from the first episode was a pouring rain and it already had an impact on me, associating with the main couple’s emotional life story. Japanese BLs always give us a heart-fluttering show with a distinguished script, truly a gem to the industry. The concept of “notebook taker” was fresh and adorable. It also showcased the struggles of people with hearing disability.An elevated narration that focuses on Kohei’s POV. Living his life tenderly and emphasizing that living with special needs does not make someone not normal. It serves as an eye-opener to its audience that they do not desire pity but instead need warmth and embrace to treat them belong to the world.
We also got Taichi’s POV - a jolly young man with a touching background. As a child with divorced parents, this boy manages to be positive in life all thanks to his grandpa. His decision to quit the university is understandable. Education is an important part of someone’s life but not everyone has the privilege to pursue it. He even wears the same shirts revolving with text from different U.S. states throughout the show but still acts beyond grateful for all the delicious meals he has eaten. From taking numerous part-time jobs to fully committing to focus on his new employer which provides a well-compensated salary, earning money became his top priority.
Their chemistry and pairing were adorably great. An energetic cutie meets a shy and reserved lover boy. I love them so much! But as the episodes went by, I felt that the drama failed to provide a romantic progression. They focus on the youth life drama so much that I badly needed to see more of Taichi and Kohei’s slow-burn romance. They should at least give us a more passionate ending for a couple instead of just confessing and finally accepting each other’s feelings. Nevertheless, there’s no doubt that this is one of the top BLs of 2024 that brings authentic charisma and a teary-worthy life story.
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Ethics are dead
Embark on a paranormal journey of revenge to direct us into a deeper and cruel perspective of life -that some people are too corrupted to disregard morals and principles. Honestly, the first few episodes were meh and almost dropped my expectations from the show. Not until the revelation of Non’s backstory happened and everything seemed to get more interesting.Bullying has continued to ruin several lives since then. The story fueled my anger toward the students knowing that at a young age, these guys are already minions of Satan. Not even a single character from this show is lovable; everyone has a rotted personality. Indeed, birds of the same feather, flock together.
A mess, but the kind of mess that attracts one’s attention. Plot after plot happened but I feel disappointed in how they concluded the show in an open-ended type of finale, without giving proper justice to the victims. I am rooting for New/Tan's vengeance on what happened to his family. He deserves and has the right to be the sole main role here and not anyone else.
Thank you to Jjay for re-introducing me to the show which I used to ignore during its airing period. It was a good drama having a well-established storyline from beginning to end. Yet, the execution was weak to moderate. It has the potential for a sequel that can discuss the aftermath of the chaos in the vacation house, the public sympathy for the fallen victims, and re-surfacing another revenge plot against those who survived the bloody party. And I would like to see the adults too being imprisoned and perish in hell.
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Complete package but not totally my type
Categorize this show as an ordinary one especially since I am having a hard time deciding whether I liked it or not. They have the angst, the growth and connection of the romance, the appeal from the cast, the amazing setup of soundtracks, and a nice sequence of the stories from the beginning until the end. Yet, it is not my cup of tea and I am certain that people out there might enjoy this show to their fullest. But, I was hoping as well that despite not my preference in a romantic genre, it’s their job to make things work for everyone.Aloha is so cute in this series with his sassy and bitchy attitude. However, Makoto devours this show with his excellence in delivering the perfect blend of emotions and charms. The intimate scenes were the best element in the drama; hot, sexy, and fulfilling. As expected with Japanese productions, they always took a lot of effort to create pleasant and arousing scenes for their characters. But not to the point of overly doing it, that mostly happens in Thai BL shows.
The story is dramatic in a good way in that it tackles reconnection and attempting to succeed on the second try. It was a good plot for two grown adults and how they face up against hindrances in their mature ages. It was cool to see them nourish their romance with a happy ending.
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Connecting two different timelines into a well-blended fantasy-action-romance BL
A palatable combination of history and modern set-up merging a few distinct genres into one supernatural series. At first, it never crossed my mind that it would be a fantasy genre as I was so hooked up with the vigorous appearances of the characters during their training days. It always showered with manliness and well-packed action scenes that I remembered getting excited for Yai’s role. This man always emits hot boyfriend vibes with his muscles screaming throughout his body.Phaya and Tharn are interesting MCs yet, I get tired of watching their intimate scenes that have little to no connection with the storyline and and are just there for the sake of feeding the fandom. On the other hand, Khem and Thongthai’s love-making scene was a real comedy with an essence part to their love story.
I would also like to congratulate the creative and production crew for a realistic outcome of the celestial being such as the Naga the Dragon and the Mighty Birds featured as the MCs' past appearances. I also love the idea that Phaya dreamed about the past while Tharn can oversee the future by implicating his so-called ‘signs.’ It was a clever approach to the depth of their roles and allowed it to be the eye-opener in their relationship from the past.
The casting was all good from the main and supporting roles to even the guests from the show. They also have several side stories that are entertaining and serve as the stepping stone in revealing the main antagonist from the story, which turned out to be the political leader himself and not the divine being as the couple’s love interest.
Nicely done and executed but have more room for growth. I missed the charm and excitement from the first half after watching the last few episodes. I am demanding more unique progress of the story but the show itself keeps giving me sex scenes and prolonging the unnecessary drama from the love triangle. Nevertheless, despite its flaws, The Sign is a good BL with the show being memorable all because of its rarity in having the concept of supernatural creatures living in the modern era.
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Mediocre story yet the delightful charm from the cast triumphs
A teacher and student relationship might sound questionable but this drama allowed me to put it aside and just focus on the cute and fascinating story of the characters. I feel like I enjoyed seeing the cast more than the story itself. Toki, Rise, and Shinji are not just good-looking trio but also execute their most loveable side, their personalities. Although a lot of people from the show have prejudice regarding Toki’s behavior of fighting a lot, this boy has a heart of gold too. His girly and overdramatic gestures are too funny. Special mentions on his beautiful and elegant look when he plays as Snow White. Rise on the other hand needs a lot of screen time. I am curious about what will happen to his family since the story only talks about him having a lot of part-time jobs to help his family financially. Shinji is also a kind-hearted person with a masculinity that is still intact with his innocent looks. These three heartthrobs are my favorite people from the show.Sahara’s past may be a tragedy but I’m happy with the way they portray his character’s change game. He might not have to be the top swimming athlete to complete until he graduates, but he became a cool and genuine teacher. I think that the character introduction of his junior was unnecessary but I take it since the boy is cute too.
Overall, the drama is not that good and not that bad either, it is just average and fine. I guess this is a better rating enough for a show that has the perfect balance of its pros and cons. Nevertheless, the music in general from this show is top-tier and I liked it a lot.
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Thank goodness that I gave them a chance
I am going to be honest, the pilot episode was a meh for me. My thought back then was that GMMTV kept on using violence and arrogance as the plot of their story. This pertains to Mhok’s introduction in his thug era. I was in the middle of letting go of the drama but I’m glad that I stayed. I always believed in Sea Tawinan and Mark Pakin’s character range which were the reasons for me hanging on with the show. Yet, I am surprised by the acting growth of Jimmy, he surely evolved and explicit a way better portrayal than his previous main character role. Namtan also nailed this one as well, as expected from our dramatic girl.Well written story with the right actors. I have a soft spot for a series that tackles one’s disability to see things around them. The progression and narration of Day’s daily life struggle are heart-rending. Another thing that I got invested in the story is the reconciliation of the two brothers, Night and Day. As the one who hugely suffered in the car accident, Day’s resentful actions towards Night are reasonable. Objectively speaking, Night is not the one to be blamed for the incident. But Day’s coping mechanism at that time is to put a finger on someone which causes his eyesight to vanish.
It is always beautiful how the title aligns with their story. The majestic and tear-jerker Last Twilight scene is phenomenal. I cried and felt the pain of the main couple. That time when Day completely loses his vision but remains calm in accepting his reality that he will continue to live on for the rest of his life. EP11 was indeed my favorite episode from the series.
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When longing to disappear; take one day off to walk, eat, and let the mind wander
As someone who enjoys solo travel, this show is relatable. Going out alone and doing a variety of new things on each adventure was pretty cool. A good way for the story to give us a character that revolves around strangers and how her solo trips help her feel alive.However, the concept alone is not enough for an overall greatness in its impact. As the episodes moved by, I tended to get bored, and it came to the point that I became uninterested in the next thing that would happen to the story. They tried their very best, which was good enough, but failed to provide consistent satisfaction to the audience. It became plain and unclear towards the end. Yet, it is reasonable since the major highlight of the show is to introduce us to the main character who self-meditates in terms of going out with herself alone.
My favorite episode must be when the woman met a man who dreamed of being a film director and they somehow flirted with each other but ended up separating on their ways. I love the tension and the short story that they portrayed. I hoped to see them again in the end but it didn’t happen.
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A savory love story
They served a wholesome menu with visually appealing actors and a delightful progression of their story. I have fun watching the main characters dwell in making romance between them happen once again. The script was okay for a small film project yet the actors shined so brightly that made the story more consumable.Jung Do Hoon was a ball of sunshine here. Having such a tall figure, an intelligent marketing mind, and a kind-hearted heart. I easily fell in love with him and his personality. Working in a workplace where it seems toxic and overworked was too pitiful. Thankfully, his boss wasn’t that bad and protected him during the conflict with their client. If I were him, I don’t know if I can manage to survive working in such an environment.
The chef on the other hand, Lee Yoon Soo, was a sweet talker in a literal and positive way. I love his gentleness and for always caring for his loved ones. He has one of the sweetest speaking voices in Korean BLs -soft and lovely. I understand how he fell in love with his hyung, Jung Do Hoon, and wanted to take good care of him every day. Because our marketing boy is someone who you can feel too happy just to see him being happy, in short, he is an adorable big boy.
The conflict of the ex-boyfriend and suitors that happened between them was shortly executed and made a segway to how Jung Do Hoon kept the food that the chef prepared for him, untouched. It is both a good and bad way of transitioning a conflict to another conflict. Good in a way that we should know the feelings of the person who prepared food and cooked for us, the care and effort are priceless. Bad way in a form that the couple should solve the third parties involved with their relationship with deep communication involved. As a viewer, I enjoyed the other party being jealous but at the end of the day, I want for a proper talk between them that somehow doesn’t happen again in the finale.
Overall, Bon Appetit was another light BL that made me so happy until the end. I love the chemistry between the couple and I hope to see more of them in their next projects with the hope that they will be paired once again.
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