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Poor acting, Amazing kisses, Plot holes, Awful Makeup
Subjective Gut Rating; 6.75 (rounding up to 7.0 coz of the kisses. That’s how I roll…LOL 🤣)
I was looking for an easy and light binge to end the work week, and I thought “Never Forget Your Enemy” is the right pick. Well, I was wrong. I thought it would be a fluffy and cute romance, and maybe even a second-chance romance when the leads are given another chance to work things out. Instead, the plot is a little more serious and darker than I initially thought. This is also not a big deal, because I’ve seen quite a few really good Korean BLs that cover some darker/angsty topics, e.g. “Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo” or “Secret Relationships” or “Love for Love’s Sake”.
Unfortunately, this Thai/Korean co-production isn’t up to par with the dramas I listed. There are 2 things that this KBL got from their Thai friends - poor makeup and great kisses. There’s so much makeup on the two main leads that I couldn’t look away. This is especially bad for Lee Ja Woon, whose acting is already bad (a little better in the last couple episodes, but distractingly bad). Coupled with poor makeup that makes his face look a little weird, it greatly decreases the enjoyment factor. But don’t worry, these guys can kiss! And who doesn’t like a couple wet dreams, right? I haven’t seen some great BL kissing in a long time. The actors, god bless them, are not afraid to open their mouths and go for it (without looking like they are going to eat each other’s faces). They are passionate and sexy, sweet and affectionate. Props to them!
How about the plot? Well, there are too many loopholes and things that don’t quite make sense. No one seems to have a sense of urgency to help Ki Ha Neul recover his memories. I’m not saying they need to force him, but they didn’t help at all. What about the creepy barista at the coffee shop? Given who he really is, falling in love with Ha Neul seems quite convenient and also what he did in the end. What about the contents inside the box? Why would Yeo Sae Byeok keep the contents if he’s not going to tell anyone or do something with it? Just burn them!
I don’t think I am going to recommend “Never Forget Your Enemy” to you, unless you are interested in checking this Thai/Korean co-production. The mystery is not too bad, and the drama is quite short (8 eps, 30 mins each). There are many better BLs out there, like the three I mentioned in the first paragraph.
Completed: 4/3/2026 Review #681
I was looking for an easy and light binge to end the work week, and I thought “Never Forget Your Enemy” is the right pick. Well, I was wrong. I thought it would be a fluffy and cute romance, and maybe even a second-chance romance when the leads are given another chance to work things out. Instead, the plot is a little more serious and darker than I initially thought. This is also not a big deal, because I’ve seen quite a few really good Korean BLs that cover some darker/angsty topics, e.g. “Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo” or “Secret Relationships” or “Love for Love’s Sake”.
Unfortunately, this Thai/Korean co-production isn’t up to par with the dramas I listed. There are 2 things that this KBL got from their Thai friends - poor makeup and great kisses. There’s so much makeup on the two main leads that I couldn’t look away. This is especially bad for Lee Ja Woon, whose acting is already bad (a little better in the last couple episodes, but distractingly bad). Coupled with poor makeup that makes his face look a little weird, it greatly decreases the enjoyment factor. But don’t worry, these guys can kiss! And who doesn’t like a couple wet dreams, right? I haven’t seen some great BL kissing in a long time. The actors, god bless them, are not afraid to open their mouths and go for it (without looking like they are going to eat each other’s faces). They are passionate and sexy, sweet and affectionate. Props to them!
How about the plot? Well, there are too many loopholes and things that don’t quite make sense. No one seems to have a sense of urgency to help Ki Ha Neul recover his memories. I’m not saying they need to force him, but they didn’t help at all. What about the creepy barista at the coffee shop? Given who he really is, falling in love with Ha Neul seems quite convenient and also what he did in the end. What about the contents inside the box? Why would Yeo Sae Byeok keep the contents if he’s not going to tell anyone or do something with it? Just burn them!
I don’t think I am going to recommend “Never Forget Your Enemy” to you, unless you are interested in checking this Thai/Korean co-production. The mystery is not too bad, and the drama is quite short (8 eps, 30 mins each). There are many better BLs out there, like the three I mentioned in the first paragraph.
Completed: 4/3/2026 Review #681
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