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One Of The BL Hidden Gem
Love Stage is definitely an underrated BL series, and honestly, I found it really interesting. The plot was fun, and the execution wasn’t bad at all. I actually stumbled upon it through recommendations on MDL, and I’m so glad I gave it a shot.
I was surprised by the low ratings, though. I’ve watched hundreds of BL series (almost hitting my 200th now!), and trust me—there are way worse shows out there with higher scores. At this point, I’ve learned not to rely too much on reviews or ratings.
📝 The Story
The story revolves around a mistaken identity from a childhood commercial shoot. Ryou, a famous actor, believes he was paired with a little girl 10 years ago—when in reality, it was Anda, a boy. He’s been holding onto that memory, waiting to reunite… and when he does, well, the rest is history. It's a light, warm, and cute storyline with enough charm to keep you watching.
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🎭 The Characters
Ryou
He’s been in the spotlight since he was a kid, and I love how his character develops. He falls for Anda fairly quickly without the usual inner drama about sexuality. No long-winded crisis—just straightforward feelings, which I found refreshing. Bonus points for the way the show touches on his curiosity about yaoi and BL novels—it felt relatable and fun.
Anda
Coming from a super famous showbiz family, Anda's been pushed to act, even though it’s not his thing. He actually has stage fright and really wants to draw manga. He starts off a bit childish and insecure, but he gradually grows into himself, which I appreciated.
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❤️ Chemistry & Side Plots
Kao and Turbo’s chemistry is great, though I wish their intimate scenes felt more natural. They looked a bit stiff, like they weren’t completely comfortable yet. Hopefully, they’ll improve if they do another series together.
As for the side couple—honestly, their storyline felt rushed. From episodes 1 to 6, they barely interact romantically, and then suddenly in episode 7, they’re all sweet and even sleep together? It felt kind of random but also funny in its own way, lol.
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🙄 Other Thoughts
I wasn’t a fan of Anda’s brother at first. He came off way too controlling, almost like a parent. I get that he’s supposed to be protective, but his character was a bit over-the-top. Thankfully, he gets better later on with some decent development.
One downside: the English subtitles are pretty rough in parts—especially in episode 10, part 3. Some lines didn’t even make sense, and I feel like I missed a key plot reveal because of it.
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🌟 Final Thoughts
Love Stage gives us a sweet and grounded story about a celebrity falling in love with someone "ordinary"—who also happens to be the same gender. I liked how it touched on the pressure from toxic fans and the idea that celebrities are human too and deserve to love whoever they want.
Despite the iffy subtitles and a rushed ending, I genuinely enjoyed this series. If you’re into cute romances with a bit of chaos, give this one a shot!
I was surprised by the low ratings, though. I’ve watched hundreds of BL series (almost hitting my 200th now!), and trust me—there are way worse shows out there with higher scores. At this point, I’ve learned not to rely too much on reviews or ratings.
📝 The Story
The story revolves around a mistaken identity from a childhood commercial shoot. Ryou, a famous actor, believes he was paired with a little girl 10 years ago—when in reality, it was Anda, a boy. He’s been holding onto that memory, waiting to reunite… and when he does, well, the rest is history. It's a light, warm, and cute storyline with enough charm to keep you watching.
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🎭 The Characters
Ryou
He’s been in the spotlight since he was a kid, and I love how his character develops. He falls for Anda fairly quickly without the usual inner drama about sexuality. No long-winded crisis—just straightforward feelings, which I found refreshing. Bonus points for the way the show touches on his curiosity about yaoi and BL novels—it felt relatable and fun.
Anda
Coming from a super famous showbiz family, Anda's been pushed to act, even though it’s not his thing. He actually has stage fright and really wants to draw manga. He starts off a bit childish and insecure, but he gradually grows into himself, which I appreciated.
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❤️ Chemistry & Side Plots
Kao and Turbo’s chemistry is great, though I wish their intimate scenes felt more natural. They looked a bit stiff, like they weren’t completely comfortable yet. Hopefully, they’ll improve if they do another series together.
As for the side couple—honestly, their storyline felt rushed. From episodes 1 to 6, they barely interact romantically, and then suddenly in episode 7, they’re all sweet and even sleep together? It felt kind of random but also funny in its own way, lol.
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🙄 Other Thoughts
I wasn’t a fan of Anda’s brother at first. He came off way too controlling, almost like a parent. I get that he’s supposed to be protective, but his character was a bit over-the-top. Thankfully, he gets better later on with some decent development.
One downside: the English subtitles are pretty rough in parts—especially in episode 10, part 3. Some lines didn’t even make sense, and I feel like I missed a key plot reveal because of it.
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🌟 Final Thoughts
Love Stage gives us a sweet and grounded story about a celebrity falling in love with someone "ordinary"—who also happens to be the same gender. I liked how it touched on the pressure from toxic fans and the idea that celebrities are human too and deserve to love whoever they want.
Despite the iffy subtitles and a rushed ending, I genuinely enjoyed this series. If you’re into cute romances with a bit of chaos, give this one a shot!
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