Cherrie

My Secret Love starts off funny and lighthearted — your typical enemies-to-lovers kind of series. This is not the type of series that overloaded with fluff like most uni/highschool BLs and I think that’s where it stands out, because in reality, stories like this aren’t always all about sweetness. They bicker at first, but the level of irritation between them isn’t that deep.

I can’t really say if I fully enjoyed this series; it’s somewhere in between. But one thing’s for sure, I didn’t have to force myself to keep watching. I rarely drop a series, and if I do, that means it’s really boring. This one feels grounded and probably the most realistic university BL I’ve seen so far. Others tend to be full of fluff—which I admit I’ve gotten used to because it makes me feel good.

Another reason I wasn’t too invested is because the romance between Mek and Kim develops really slowly. Kim sacrifices his love for Mek’s dream, and while they do have sweet moments, they’re short and few, so it’s hard to fully connect to their dynamic.

There are also two side couples in this series. I absolutely loved Lee and Park — their chemistry is amazing! Their kisses and NC scenes feel so natural, and you can genuinely feel the love between them. As for Bomb and Bear, I couldn’t really connect with them; their dynamic felt a bit forced, though their individual stories were still nice.

Now about Boat’s character — no hate at all because I love his acting, but I feel like his character was a bit out of place. It seemed like he was only there to make Mek jealous, and his story didn’t really tie into the main plot. It’s like there was a parallel storyline that didn’t blend well. Still, he’s a great actor and could’ve been better if he's one of the boys.

One thing that bothered me was the excessive use of sound effects — it was pretty distracting and definitely one of the downsides, along with the slow pacing.

Overall, My Secret Love isn’t top-tier, but it’s a decent university BL with good production value and a solid cast.