Reviews

Work, friends and troubles with the tenant

I quite savour the little mess Fei's old workplace has now when she's not there anymore. 🤭 And to be fair, I don't want her to go back there. Instead, I want her to join some rival company and beat her old one, so they realise what a treasure they threw away just because some niece asked her uncle! 🔥 So to say—a little payback for not valuing her enough. 😤Once again, I completely loved Jingjing—she can give the best advice. And I am so happy for her own happy moment! 🥰Yifei's lack of any household skills... 🙄 khm. I already see where they can help each other to improve. 😉 And those little continuous acts of care? They are so cute! Love to watch how they slowly grow closer. 🤗💖P.S. Sad for the parents. 🥺

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Collateral damage

Yi Fei gets thanked for dealing with Wang and Qian Fei has snacks ready. She comes out after working on translation freelance project completely exhausted. She hasn’t filled him in on why she needs the cash but he’s aware that it’s a pressing matter for her. There is entirely too much time wasted on Jun Cheng. I appreciate Dang Yu explaining she only dates men…real grownups. But that whole time with the park matchmaking scene and scheming mother when we could have had more of anything else. 😝🙄WHY? They took a cute friend and made him into an annoying stalker creep for no good reason. So now that he’s getting his epiphany that girls worth dating don’t like to date the man child living with his parents. Grow the hell up off screen. 😝🙄This is a creative choice that adds nothing but annoyance to the story. It is a shame capable actors have to comply with this nonsense. JingJing again has to go to his new place of work and make a huge unnecessary scene. I like her character, but this over the top superfluous drama is just not a good contribution to the story. She could have made the point quietly in his office with the concerned parties present rather than the public at large. He finally admits his mom’s illness. Why the hell didn’t he do that when he spoke directly to her the night before? He lied to two women in one night and thinks he will survive?😝🙄His lies of omission to ex and flat out lies to current gf has caught up with him in the lobby of his workplace. So now there is a nice jumble of old friends and current jobs entangled in a messy mass of collateral damage caused by secrets, lies and procrastination. No clue why YiFei wants social media involved but waiting to see what that’s all about. I felt bad for LuZe initially, but he was told straight up what he needed to fix and he wanted an easy way out. He didn’t want to do his homework or find somebody knowledgeable to mentor him or be hired to take care of the business side of R&D. He did not realize Shanlifang’s investment was in the form of loans making any investor responsible to pay the loans back first. This makes him look incapable no matter how promising his app might be. Today’s episode had everything I did not want to know about. Hopefully less on the aftermath of this and more with actually moving the project along.😝

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My Lulu and Leilei

I’ve really been enjoying The First Jasmine so far. The storyline is engaging, and what stands out to me the most is how carefully every character has been written. You can tell that a lot of attention has been paid to even the smallest details, which makes the story feel more immersive and meaningful.As usual, every episode brings its own story, emotions, and character development. No episode feels repetitive because each one adds a new layer to the journey of the characters, making me even more invested in their growth and relationships.The production quality, cinematography, and OST are also beautifully done and add so much emotion to the drama. Im still hoping for a happy ending, but we’ll have to wait and see how the story unfolds.On a personal note, Bai Lu has been one of my favorite actresses for years. Many of her dramas are on my rewatch list, and every year i look forward to her new projects. As for Cheng Lei, ive watched several of his dramas before, but it was through The First Jasmine that i truly realized how much i love his charisma and screen presence. He has definitely become one of the male actors who left a strong impression on me.Overall, i love this drama not only because of the story itself but also because of Bai Lu and Cheng Lei. Cant wait to see how everything ends. Lets continue supporting them and help boost all the ratings! ^^

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Overall is good!!

I’ve really been enjoying The First Jasmine so far. The storyline is engaging, and what stands out to me the most is how carefully every character has been written. You can tell that a lot of attention has been paid to even the smallest details, which makes the story feel more immersive and meaningful.As usual, every episode brings its own story, emotions, and character development. No episode feels repetitive because each one adds a new layer to the journey of the characters, making me even more invested in their growth and relationships.The production quality, cinematography, and OST are also beautifully done and add so much emotion to the drama. Im still hoping for a happy ending, but we’ll have to wait and see how the story unfolds.On a personal note, Bai Lu has been one of my favorite actresses for years. Many of her dramas are on my rewatch list, and every year i look forward to her new projects. As for Cheng Lei, ive watched several of his dramas before, but it was through The First Jasmine that i truly realized how much i love his charisma and screen presence. He has definitely become one of the male actors who left a strong impression on me.Overall, i love this drama not only because of the story itself but also because of Bai Lu and Cheng Lei. Cant wait to see how everything ends. Lets continue supporting them and help boost all the ratings! ^^

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ALL IS AMAZING!!!

I’ve really been enjoying The First Jasmine so far. The storyline is engaging, and what stands out to me the most is how carefully every character has been written. You can tell that a lot of attention has been paid to even the smallest details, which makes the story feel more immersive and meaningful.As usual, every episode brings its own story, emotions, and character development. No episode feels repetitive because each one adds a new layer to the journey of the characters, making me even more invested in their growth and relationships.The production quality, cinematography, and OST are also beautifully done and add so much emotion to the drama. Im still hoping for a happy ending, but we’ll have to wait and see how the story unfolds.On a personal note, Bai Lu has been one of my favorite actresses for years. Many of her dramas are on my rewatch list, and every year i look forward to her new projects. As for Cheng Lei, ive watched several of his dramas before, but it was through The First Jasmine that i truly realized how much i love his charisma and screen presence. He has definitely become one of the male actors who left a strong impression on me.Overall, i love this drama not only because of the story itself but also because of Bai Lu and Cheng Lei. Cant wait to see how everything ends. Lets continue supporting them and help boost all the ratings! ^^

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liked the vibe of the 1st ep even if i wasn't…

liked the vibe of the 1st ep even if i wasn't sure who was whom (other then the mains) from the comments' am guessing there is a 2nd couple. but what is going on & why Feng Qing Lang acting the way he is - is it down to him being "...At the peak of his career, top celebrity..." or his personality is just "douchebag-ish"?!? what i know that i like Xu Chang Yang, like how he is just rolling with the punches & not letting Qing Lang attitude & rude behavior faze him. but given the conversation between Chang Yang & Qing Lang's younger brother am i right in assuming he has had a long time crush on the older celeb?!? or he a fan??? need to watch more to get the correct lay of the land. but enjoyed this ep

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Five Stars

Ticket to Heaven EP4 absolutely broke my heart.What makes this episode so powerful isn't the big dramatic moments—it's the quiet pain. After finally opening up to his feelings, Tanrak is forced to confront the reality of what those feelings mean within the world he's grown up in. The conflict between faith, family, community, and love feels heavier than ever, and you can see the weight of it crushing him little by little.Fourth's performance in this episode is phenomenal. He barely needs words to communicate what Tanrak is going through. The fear, confusion, guilt, longing, and helplessness are all visible in his eyes. There were several scenes where you could feel his emotions before he even spoke, and that's what makes the character so compelling.Barth also shines in EP4. While Tanrak is trapped in his own battle, Barth becomes the emotional anchor of the story. His patience, sincerity, and unwavering care for Tanrak make every interaction between them feel incredibly genuine. He isn't trying to change Tanrak—he just wants Tanrak to be honest with himself.What I love most about this episode is how it refuses to take shortcuts. It doesn't treat the central conflict as something that can be solved with a single conversation. Instead, it shows how complicated it is when love collides with deeply rooted beliefs and expectations. The series handles these themes with sensitivity and nuance, making the characters feel real rather than symbolic.The waterfall scenes were especially beautiful. The cinematography captures both the freedom and sadness of the moment, creating a striking contrast between the beauty of nature and the emotional turmoil the characters are experiencing. Every frame feels intentional, and the soundtrack only makes the emotions hit harder.EP4 left me with a heavy heart. It wasn't an episode about answers—it was an episode about pain, uncertainty, and the difficult journey toward self-acceptance. By the end, I wasn't just rooting for Tanrak and Barth as a couple; I was rooting for them to find peace, no matter how difficult the path ahead becomes.A heartbreaking but beautifully crafted episode. 10/10.

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Five Stars

Ticket to Heaven EP3 is easily the strongest episode so far. What impressed me most was how beautifully it portrayed Tanrak's inner conflict. He's no longer confused about what he's feeling—he knows exactly what his heart wants, but accepting it means challenging the beliefs he's held onto his entire life. Watching him struggle between faith, guilt, and love was heartbreaking and incredibly realistic.The writing shines through the small moments. Every glance, every touch, every awkward silence between Tanrak and Barth carries so much meaning. The jealousy surrounding Cherry wasn't there just to create drama—it helped Tanrak realize how deeply he cares about Barth and how impossible it has become to ignore those feelings.Fourth delivered an outstanding performance in this episode. You can feel every emotion through Tanrak's eyes alone. At the same time, Gemini gave Barth so much warmth and vulnerability. Beneath his playful personality, Barth is also scared—scared of rejection, scared of losing his closest friend, yet brave enough to be honest about who he is.The final confession scene was breathtaking. The tension, the emotions, the rain, the silence, and the vulnerability between them all came together perfectly. It wasn't just a romantic moment; it felt like two people finally allowing themselves to be seen and understood. The directing, cinematography, and acting elevated the scene into something truly unforgettable. Many viewers have praised it as one of the most powerful confession scenes in recent Thai BL dramas, and it's easy to understand why.EP3 doesn't just move the romance forward—it deepens the story's central question about faith, identity, and whether love can coexist with the beliefs we've built our lives around. It left me emotional, speechless, and even more invested in Tanrak and Barth's journey.

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