Got Played by the Hype, and I'm Still Mad About It
Let me start with this: the only reason I watched this was because Boss said it's “spicier than Love Sea.” Babe. I got clickbaited pro max.The opening scene had me hooked—I was sat, eyes wide, snacks ready. But that was the peak. From there, it just plummeted into chaos, confusion, and cringe. The story? Underwhelming. I physically struggled to sit through the episodes. There was no proper transition, no emotional build-up, and the so-called climax had me staring at the screen like, "wtf did I just watch?"
Also, let’s get one thing straight: NO, there is no parallel world. That was straight-up fanfiction layered onto a mess of a plot. At the core of this story is just a manipulative stalker and an airhead who couldn’t comprehend the assignment—like, sweetie, you’re in danger, not in love!
Phu’s friends? Useless. Cardboard cutouts. They added nothing. The romance? Drier than toast. The NC scenes were supposed to be “hotter”—yeah right, lukewarm at best. I want my time back.
The ONLY redeeming quality? The OST. Absolute banger. Put that on loop and pretend the rest of the show doesn’t exist.
Overall: a masterclass in disappointment. Watch for the soundtrack. Skip literally everything else.
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we know y'all here for the sex and the blazing hot kisses
Came in with zero expectations but left with one of the couples being my favourite BL couple ever.Hopped in on this drama not knowing anything, i was intrigued by Phayu cause he looked straight out of a Manga and the opening scene really caught me so i kept watching!
ngl, i deadass was about to drop the drama on the Payu-Rain segment segment cause i was getting impatient and it was soooo much cringe. Noeul-Boss I love you but sorry Rain-Payu didn't do it for me. I didnt know the drama is awkwardly divided into 2 sub-dramas so i kept impatiently waiting and wondering why is the other couple who is also in the poster not even interacting or showing any development so i was losing my mind.
Only when EP 8 started i got the hang of it that the other couple Prapai-Sky have a whole segment to them! It is one of the most naturally beautiful portrayals of Romance i've ever seen and one of my favourite tropes too. Prapai being a charming flirt and sky being in denial of his feelings, the steamy kisses and the whole intimacy portrayal made me feel legit butterflies watching this. Yes the plot was a little too much but their chemistry was off the charts and god-fucking amazing i felt the sexual tension 100/10, and these two legit won my heart. Honestly ive not liked a single BL since i watched this because this is what i was craving for- a mature, un-cringe, sexy plot with insane chemistry and FortPeat nailed it
The soundtrack for this series is god-fucking-amazing. My Strongest Love by Boss-Noeul is my favourite OST ever!
Also PLEASE WATCH THE SPECIAL EP ITS DEADASS A WHOLE-ASS FANFIC BROUGHT TO LIFE. Long story short, its plain damn delicious i couldnt have asked for a better outro
I'll recommend this drama to people but id say watch the Prapai-Sky Segment before Payu-Rain.
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Piping hot stuff and pure FortPeat magic!
Dont let the comments on MDL mislead you. This drama is damn fucking amazing, FortPeat really spilled their magic again! The chemistry is wildfire and the best that i've ever seen. Theres a lot of romance, cute scenes, hot shit(holy smokes they really brought the beach down) and both the characters are honestly sweet af. Theres a lot of angst at the end but it has happy ending. They've really come a long way with their acting since LITA cause the emotional scenes were INTENSE.Watch it if you're here for genuine chemistry cause these two are on a whole new league when it comes to fiery romance. No cringe, no cutesy shit, just one man in pure deep love and one who doesnt know his feelings are love yet (but falls harder for his man)
dont miss the underwater scenes, cause they really sent FortPeat down into the ocean and asked them to do their magic! i was honestly shocked.
Also the OSTS are so nice! the lyrics are meaningful and go with the characters! Dont miss that too cause Fort and Peat and the girls OST was sung so well, im amazing at how theyve just leveled up since LITA
Dont miss this drama, give it a chance. It has all the elements of a great BL, its hot, cute, sweet, emotional, and funny! I cannot wait for the special episode cause we'll get to see a love struck Tongrak ahhh!!
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