Bad Buddy: When Chemistry Becomes Art
I stumbled upon this series by accident while reading reviews for another drama on kisskh, where Bad Buddy was being praised to the skies. Of course, I couldn’t resist checking whether I had an overlooked gem right under my nose.
It wasn’t a gem. It was a diamond — and Bad Buddy truly is one.
I sat down to watch with certain expectations. From bits and pieces of other reviews, I caught phrases like “Romeo and Juliet” and “Enemies to Friends to Lovers,” and those shaped what I anticipated from the series. While the drama didn’t quite follow that exact path, I can’t say I was disappointed — quite the opposite. The story is straightforward and uncomplicated, making it hard to mess up. Two sons of feuding families, raised from the start to hate and compete with each other. And yet, some invisible force kept pulling Pran and Pat together — overcoming not only the shadow of family rivalry but also the competition between their university faculties. It was truly heartwarming to watch Napat and Parakul, as if against the entire world, drawn to each other with a force as natural as breathing. Their relationship was genuinely beautiful, embodying the very essence of Boys Love — two boys falling in love. There were no “husband-and-wife” role divisions, no weakening one character to strengthen the other. They were natural and, most importantly, completely believable.
The casting? Absolutely perfect. Nanon and Ohm were nothing short of brilliant. It’s been a long time since I was so captivated by a performance as I was by theirs as a duo. Their dynamic, how perfectly they matched each other, their passion during the kissing scenes — simply sublime. I haven’t seen a BL pairing this convincing and this masterful in a long while. Every interaction felt purposeful; nothing was left hanging. Huge applause for these two — honestly, I’d clap for them for an hour straight if I could give them a standing ovation.
The supporting cast was equally solid. The Ink and Pa subplot was beautifully done — warm, comfortable, and charming. A well-executed yuri story is never a bad thing, and paired with the main male couple, it worked wonderfully.
Musically and visually — no complaints. The cinematography was pleasing, the soundtrack fit perfectly, and everything came together into a cozy, engaging series. The costume choices were spot on — Pat’s Hawaiian shirts were a highlight in themselves, and Pran’s fringe deserves special mention for adding a million charm points.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely, one million percent yes. I’ll definitely be coming back to this one more than once. This series is a true diamond — not 100% flawless, but still one of the best Thai BL dramas I’ve seen. It earns a solid 9.5/10.
It wasn’t a gem. It was a diamond — and Bad Buddy truly is one.
I sat down to watch with certain expectations. From bits and pieces of other reviews, I caught phrases like “Romeo and Juliet” and “Enemies to Friends to Lovers,” and those shaped what I anticipated from the series. While the drama didn’t quite follow that exact path, I can’t say I was disappointed — quite the opposite. The story is straightforward and uncomplicated, making it hard to mess up. Two sons of feuding families, raised from the start to hate and compete with each other. And yet, some invisible force kept pulling Pran and Pat together — overcoming not only the shadow of family rivalry but also the competition between their university faculties. It was truly heartwarming to watch Napat and Parakul, as if against the entire world, drawn to each other with a force as natural as breathing. Their relationship was genuinely beautiful, embodying the very essence of Boys Love — two boys falling in love. There were no “husband-and-wife” role divisions, no weakening one character to strengthen the other. They were natural and, most importantly, completely believable.
The casting? Absolutely perfect. Nanon and Ohm were nothing short of brilliant. It’s been a long time since I was so captivated by a performance as I was by theirs as a duo. Their dynamic, how perfectly they matched each other, their passion during the kissing scenes — simply sublime. I haven’t seen a BL pairing this convincing and this masterful in a long while. Every interaction felt purposeful; nothing was left hanging. Huge applause for these two — honestly, I’d clap for them for an hour straight if I could give them a standing ovation.
The supporting cast was equally solid. The Ink and Pa subplot was beautifully done — warm, comfortable, and charming. A well-executed yuri story is never a bad thing, and paired with the main male couple, it worked wonderfully.
Musically and visually — no complaints. The cinematography was pleasing, the soundtrack fit perfectly, and everything came together into a cozy, engaging series. The costume choices were spot on — Pat’s Hawaiian shirts were a highlight in themselves, and Pran’s fringe deserves special mention for adding a million charm points.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely, one million percent yes. I’ll definitely be coming back to this one more than once. This series is a true diamond — not 100% flawless, but still one of the best Thai BL dramas I’ve seen. It earns a solid 9.5/10.
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