The chemistry amongst those two were remarkable, especially every episodes when Shi Lei’s Mom around. The coming out scene made me speechless, i don’t know how to describe it but it felt truly great. I even made my eyes wet even though the tears didn’t drip. lol
But, the last 3 episodes ruined every development that they built from the start. The ending was sweet, but still I hope something good came up no matter what.
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I thought, like any other sequel, this series could bring the same-usual-relationship-issues. But turn out, it was beyond better than any other sequel (especially if we compared to TT2).
Oh’s character developed amazingly, even though from the acting “department” bilkin is still number 1. But yeah, it helped PP’s performance on this series with his development.
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I remember very well how I used to wait for this comics routinely every time they released, and this comic was my the first comic that I bought using my personal money.
So it seems natural that I have expectations excessively.
In Indonesian:
Mungkin saya punya ekspektasi yang berlebihan terhadap film ini, sehingga jatuhnya saya cukup kecewa dibuatnya.
Saya ingat betul bagaimana saya dulu menunggu komik ini rutin setiap ia akan terbit, dan komik ini merupakan komik pertama yang saya beli menggunakan uang pribadi.
Jadi wajar sepertinya kalau saya punya ekspektasi yang berlebihan.
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2 AM Regrets and Social Media Scares......
As someone who loves horror, I feel terrified watching this series. Not because of the story, but I guess because I watched it around 2 a.m. every single night, which turned out to be a very bad time to enjoy this series...The story was actually good; now I have to remove my birthdate from my social media to hide it. It's actually scary knowing the day you were born can become a black magic advantage for some rituals.
My problem with this series is Thup's character. I watched Pooh for the first time in Pit Babe, but for some reason, I still feel like he is acting as Charlie rather than being Thup for this series.
Another thing is the way they wrapped up the series, which made me fast-forward through as many scenes as possible. There are thousands of ways to wrap up this series, but they chose the same way over and over again.
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I Lowered My Expectations… and They Proved Me Wrong
This might be my most unexpected favorite series of 2025. I guess I need to update my “Best of 2025” list because this one just claimed a spot. 😭I’ve been following PondPhuwin for so long I can’t even remember when it started. Historically, their series either disappointed me or didn’t fully meet my expectations. That’s why I went into this one with my expectations set extremely low. But… it was actually really good.
I think this might be my most favorite PondPhuwin series so far. To me, Thee feels like a reincarnated version of Mhok (Fish Upon the Sky), but with a massive upgrade in every possible way.
So thank you to GMMTV for giving them this opportunity. And while we’re at it, I’m still hoping JoongDunk also gets another strong project. They deserve a series that truly showcases their potential as well.
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My first 2026 series, actually.........
I’m honestly confused about why this series received a higher rating than Hi By My Luck. Maybe people are just really starved for this kind of theme, even though there are already so many similar stories out there.Don’t get me wrong. I genuinely loved their chemistry. I’ve never seen them paired together before, but their presence alone was enough to keep me from dropping the series (which I’ve done with plenty of others this year). There’s just something about them that made it hard to look away.
At the same time, though, I felt like something was missing. I kept wanting more, like more depth, more emotional payoff, but the series never quite delivered that for me.
I guess I’ll have to watch their upcoming project just to satisfy that lingering hunger.
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My closing of 2025?
Hopefully, this will be my last BL series of 2025.I need to release my 'favorites' list for the year. It has been really hard to move on from Shine; I’ve tried multiple series, but none of them worked. I ended up dropping them halfway through, including That Summer and Me and Who.
Who would have guessed that this silly little thing would finally help me move on from Shine? lol
I had actually watched Keen and Sea in other series before—Only Boo! and Head 2 Head—but once again, those shows didn't succeed in making me stay until the end. Of course, I had to add them to my 'dropped' list. I honestly didn't expect this series to be this good. Since my previous experience with these actors wasn't great, I really didn't want to waste my time with them. But then I realized this series was only four episodes long, and I am so glad I tried it!
I honestly love this series! Should I watch Head 2 Head next, or just stop here and let this be my wrap-up for 2025?
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Editing was annoying…..
I’m usually not someone who pays too much attention to technical issues, but I have to agree on one thing about this movie, the editing was kind of annoying. At times, it felt like I was watching one of those dramatic Chinese clips that randomly pop up on my Facebook feed.Other than that, I actually enjoyed the movie… even though I didn’t fully know what was going on at first. I arrived a little late, so I missed the first 5–7 minutes, which probably explains my confusion.
But one thing about Chinese movies, they always have amazing soundtracks. I was the only person in the room, and it honestly felt like they were trying to hypnotize me with those poetic songs… even though I didn’t understand a single word.
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School Trip: Joined a Group I’m Not Close To
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Their cuteness is absolutely top-notch, でも。。。。。。。。
Even though I was smiling through almost every episode like a crazy person, I couldn’t give this series more stars than it deserves. Their cuteness is absolutely top-notch, but that’s pretty much what the series offers from beginning to end. It feels like something important is missing, something essential that every strong series should have.What I truly enjoyed about this series (aside from their undeniable chemistry and cuteness) were the references. It felt like a blend of several other JBL series released in recent years. I think that’s one of the reasons it gained so much attention across different platforms.
I still hope they continue the story into their college years, but I would love to see something more meaningful, something deeper rather than just a season filled entirely with lovey-dovey moments.
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Peak at his Peak!
I am really glad they gave Peak a chance in a serious BL series. Following him since ten years ago has made me realize that he has improved a lot in his acting. It wasn't that bad in his previous films, but because he had never played this kind of role, we had never really seen his full capability.Honestly, this series would be empty without Perth. Her performance was truly believable. I usually hate the 'third wheel' role in every BL series because they are usually annoying, but we need to give her two thumbs up for helping Peak reach his full aura.
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My biggest fear in the future......
Watching No Other Choice felt like a two-hour-long panic attack. It’s a Park Chan-wook masterpiece, but man, it is stressful. Seeing the protagonist, Man Su, work so hard for 25 years only to get tossed aside like literal scrap paper was way too real. The way he tries to climb back up the social ladder by basically "eliminating" his job competition is some of the darkest, most twisted black comedy I’ve seen in a while. It’s one of those movies that makes you laugh, but then you immediately feel bad for laughing because the desperation is so palpable.As someone who is about to graduate and head into the workforce, this movie tapped into my deepest fears. I kept thinking about what the world is actually going to look like after I get my degree. The film shows this unforgiving, soul-sucking corporate system where you’re just a number, and honestly, it’s the ultimate "worst-case scenario" that I pray never happens in real life. Seeing the threat of AI and international acquisitions lurking in the background made the whole thing feel like a horror movie disguised as a thriller.
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Zombie Romance Got Me
I’ve been wanting to watch Newtopia for months, and honestly, I’m kind of glad I ended up finishing it in just a week. I thought it would take way longer, mostly because I really couldn’t stand Ji-soo’s character at first. She genuinely annoyed me more than the zombies did. But surprisingly, the show kept pulling me back. The comedy actually worked for me, which I didn’t expect at all, especially for a zombie drama. Somewhere along the way, I realized I was enjoying it way more than I thought I would.What really saved the series for me was how well it balanced its chaos. The romance itself is messy, no denying that, but it didn’t bother me too much. I didn’t mind waiting for Jae-Yun and Yeong-Ju to finally meet again, even though I was expecting (and kind of hoping for) a very different situation when it happened. The emotional payoff wasn’t perfect, but it was satisfying enough. And while the zombie elements weren’t groundbreaking, the mix of absurd humor, tension, and occasional heartfelt moments made the whole experience surprisingly fun to watch.
I’m not really a Korean drama fan in general, but I have to admit that zombie + Korean drama + romance is a genre combo that totally works for me. I didn’t expect to say this, but if more shows lean into this chaotic, emotional, slightly ridiculous formula, I’d definitely watch again. It’s not flawless, but it knows what it is, doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that’s exactly why it ended up being more enjoyable than I ever expected.
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Unusual bullying horror movies
We’re usually served horror stories where the bullied kids die and come back to get revenge on their bullies, but this movie twists that idea in a really unexpected way. At first, I was genuinely confused, because it didn’t feel fair at all to the victims. Even after the bullies died, the bullying didn’t stop. They were still being tormented, just this time by ghosts. That reversal honestly made me uncomfortable in a way I didn’t expect, and I wasn’t sure how to feel about it. Just when I thought I had figured out where the story was going, the movie hit me with another twist that completely caught me off guard… including an extremely unusual fetish element that I never would’ve imagined 😭.The twists were wild enough to keep me hooked, and I can see why people are talking about it. It’s creepy, disturbing, and oddly playful at times, which makes it stand out from typical revenge-horror stories. I do feel like people who were bullied in school might really hate this movie, and honestly, I get why. If that’s you, I’m genuinely sorry.
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A Return Nobody Asked For
This show just keeps getting worse with each season. Season 3 feels completely unnecessary, like it exists only because Netflix didn’t want to let go. The first game actually caught my attention and reminded me why I liked Alice in Borderland in the first place, but everything after that went downhill fast. By the time we reached the final game, it was so dull and dragged out that I literally fell asleep. That alone says a lot. What used to feel tense and creative now feels recycled and overcooked, like reheated leftovers from seasons 1 and 2.One huge red flag for me was the return of characters who already died in previous seasons. That completely broke the internal logic of the show. Weren’t we clearly told that if you die in Borderland, you die in the real world too? Suddenly undoing that rule just feels lazy and confusing. Maybe the manga explains it better, but as someone who only watches the show, it felt like the writers were making things up as they went along. The emotional stakes were also weaker this time, especially with Arisu and Usagi. Their bond used to be the emotional core of the series, but here it felt sidelined and oddly unbalanced, which made it hard to care as much as I used to.
Visually and acting-wise, the season is still solid. The cast really tried their best, and some moments worked purely because of strong performances. Ryuji had potential, but like many new characters, he never fully got the space to shine. And don’t even get me started on the Joker, after all that teasing, it ended up being the weakest and most underwhelming part of the season. Overall, it’s not completely unwatchable, but compared to the first two seasons, it’s clearly pale and weak. If you’re already invested, you’ll probably watch it anyway. But if you’re new to the series? I’d strongly recommend stopping at season 2 and pretending season 3 never happened.
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Carried by Cast, Powered by Chaos
I couldn’t help but compare this series to Abadi Nan Jaya (The Elixir), mostly because I watched them back to back in the same week. And for me, Abadi Nan Jaya still wins. What surprised me, though, was seeing how much higher this show’s rating is in comparison. But the more I thought about it, the more it made sense. People aren’t watching this series to deeply analyze every detail or pick apart the writing, they’re watching it to be entertained. And in that sense, it works. It’s the kind of show you binge without thinking too hard, and I think that’s exactly why so many people rated it generously.The characters here are way more annoying than the ones in Abadi Nan Jaya. And weirdly enough… I didn’t hate that. The chaos, bad decisions, and straight-up frustrating personalities actually made the show easier to binge. I finished it in two days, mostly because I kept thinking, “Okay, what dumb thing are they going to do next?” This isn’t a show where you get super emotionally attached to everyone, but it keeps you watching through sheer momentum. It’s more about reactions than reflections.
If there’s one clear area where this series beats Abadi Nan Jaya, it’s the cast. Let’s be real, the casting is stacked. Mandee really said, “What if we put every BL actor people recognize into one zombie series?” and honestly, that move worked. Seeing familiar faces pop up constantly was fun, exciting, and definitely part of why the show got so much hype. The actors all did a solid job, and their presence alone carried a lot of scenes. That said, great casting can only take a show so far, it boosts popularity, but it doesn’t automatically fix storytelling issues.
I’d say this series had potential, strong production value, and a cast that did a lot of heavy lifting. It’s not something I’d praise for its depth or character development, but it is entertaining, fast to binge, and easy to recommend if you’re just looking for something fun and chaotic. I get why people enjoyed it, even if it didn’t fully land for me. I’ll probably still tune in for a second season. If nothing else, I’m curious to see whether they take the story somewhere more meaningful or just lean fully into the madness again.
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