Love That Takes Its Time
I tried watching I Feel You Linger in the Air back in 2024, but I dropped it after two episodes. Not because it was bad, but because at the time there were so many BLs to choose from and I naturally leaned toward lighter, easier watches. Looking back now after finally finishing it in 2026, I can say I kind of regret not giving it a proper chance earlier.
Let me get this out of the way first. For a 2023 release, this drama was excellent. Easily one of the stronger Thai BLs from that year. It may not be groundbreaking, but it executed its core elements very well, and that alone already puts it above a lot of its contemporaries.
The pacing is probably what threw me off initially. It starts slow, very slow, and if you are not in the mood for something patient and emotionally driven, it can feel dragging. But after finishing it, I understood why it was structured that way. The slow build allowed the story, the emotions, and the characters to settle properly. It needed that time to make everything feel earned.
The acting across the board was solid. The leads, though not very familiar to me at first, delivered convincing and heartfelt performances as Yai and Jom. This is where you really see how seasoned actors can elevate a project. They did not just play the roles, they embodied them. Even the backstories were handled with care, and the script supported their performances well. The storyline itself is not entirely new. If you have watched a lot of Korean dramas or even some KBLs, you will recognize the pattern and probably predict where things are going. Still, it does not take away from the overall experience.
I also appreciated the inclusion of multiple queer pairings. At the time, this was not as common, especially before the recent rise of GL pairings. It added more depth to the world of the story and made it feel more lived in.
Now, the ending. It was… a choice. By the time I reached the latter half of the series, I already had an idea of how things would unfold, so it did not shock me. It was not bad, but I do wish they explored a slightly different direction. Still, I understand why they chose to wrap it up that way. And yes, I have to say it, who is that mustache version of Yai? That caught me off guard more than anything else.
At the end of the day, I Feel You Linger in the Air remains a standout for its time. It may not reinvent the genre, but it respects the story it wants to tell and delivers it with care. It is not for viewers who want something quick, funny, or easy to digest. It asks for patience, but it gives back a meaningful and well crafted experience.
Would I rewatch it? Maybe, maybe not. But I can confidently say it is a great drama that is worth watching at least once.
Let me get this out of the way first. For a 2023 release, this drama was excellent. Easily one of the stronger Thai BLs from that year. It may not be groundbreaking, but it executed its core elements very well, and that alone already puts it above a lot of its contemporaries.
The pacing is probably what threw me off initially. It starts slow, very slow, and if you are not in the mood for something patient and emotionally driven, it can feel dragging. But after finishing it, I understood why it was structured that way. The slow build allowed the story, the emotions, and the characters to settle properly. It needed that time to make everything feel earned.
The acting across the board was solid. The leads, though not very familiar to me at first, delivered convincing and heartfelt performances as Yai and Jom. This is where you really see how seasoned actors can elevate a project. They did not just play the roles, they embodied them. Even the backstories were handled with care, and the script supported their performances well. The storyline itself is not entirely new. If you have watched a lot of Korean dramas or even some KBLs, you will recognize the pattern and probably predict where things are going. Still, it does not take away from the overall experience.
I also appreciated the inclusion of multiple queer pairings. At the time, this was not as common, especially before the recent rise of GL pairings. It added more depth to the world of the story and made it feel more lived in.
Now, the ending. It was… a choice. By the time I reached the latter half of the series, I already had an idea of how things would unfold, so it did not shock me. It was not bad, but I do wish they explored a slightly different direction. Still, I understand why they chose to wrap it up that way. And yes, I have to say it, who is that mustache version of Yai? That caught me off guard more than anything else.
At the end of the day, I Feel You Linger in the Air remains a standout for its time. It may not reinvent the genre, but it respects the story it wants to tell and delivers it with care. It is not for viewers who want something quick, funny, or easy to digest. It asks for patience, but it gives back a meaningful and well crafted experience.
Would I rewatch it? Maybe, maybe not. But I can confidently say it is a great drama that is worth watching at least once.
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