Second Assessment: Bigger Winner
A skillfully blended mix of the supernatural, police procedural, and legal.One hugely important key to making these kinds of supernatural procedurals work is how the reveals are unlayered. The creative team knows this and slowly lets key characters struggle with uncovering the secret - in this case that the main character can talk to ghosts and be possessed.
ESOM in her role reminds me a bit of the first season of Taxi Driver when she was step by step drawn into the confidence of the main team. Here she's skeptical but finds herself getting pulled into believing. So far six episodes in this is being handled very skillfully.
This is first a comedy with at times comical situations developing. However, there are plenty of tear jerking scenes as ghosts' predicaments get solved by the main character. For me there's a strong flavor from Missing: The Other Side as at the resolution of each ghost's heart wrenching problem the soul is released to cross over.
The first episode was good, but as the series hits its stride there's a strong upward slope towards excellent. Very much looking forward to the remaining 10 episodes.
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some parts rlly good, some rlly terrible
Even though a lot of the exposition is the characters saying what's happening, there are some scenes that are really well written. Its strongest strength is the character relationships and the complexity of priorities--other than that, it's not that much different from other related shows I've watched. Just a lot of back and forth between good and bad plot. They also love to drag out the rom scenes with slow mos in diff angles, like I'm lowkey getting second-hand embarrassment, dude. I much prefer the side character pairs to the main ones. They use a lot of romance tropes, but there are some unique role reversals, just not enough that I would watch it again.Story: so dramatic ngl. I don't rlly like the sister-in-law with the little bro romantic plot bc like, do either of them see each other as family before?? or like what? I know they're technically not blood related, but it's just as weird to me..And the fact that fl called ml a kid like I feel like that doesn't rlly change even after the fact, and honestly, idek if she was joking/her feelings for his older brother were actually real. Story does get better, though. It always keeps you on your toes and tests you on how well you know the characters + lots of character development. Sometimes the story can be really good with the lessons, but there are many moments where I think it would have been better off not being done. I prefer the side romances sooo much more tbh. My fav pair is the princess and Hanmei. This show can be quite funny, mostly between the siblings--I love the dynamic between them lol. Also, the third-wheeling of SWC and LQB with the main leads is the funniest I've seen yet. Ep 24 has the best story imo and a little bit of 25. And this is probably also because I don't support the leads being together in the first place, buut that they also need time to focus on themselves, and sometimes love isn't the highest priority when facing conflicting issues that relationships can get in the way of. The story falls apart near the end of the last arc, like they should've just wrapped up the conflict w/ North Qi and called it a day. The very last episodes are worth watching just for closure on the character relationships. You will love the crown prince at the end. I think he has the most character development tbh.
Acting/Cast: the audio doesn't seem to fit the acting--that is to say, not very natural. It does get better though. You know it's good acting when the characters can fool the audience.
Music: kinda samey--nothing really spoke out to me. However, some of the bg music is nice to listen to.
Rewatch value: story is too bipolar for me to rewatch all 40 eps.
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The Most Toxic and Demented Drama You Will Ever Witness
This series is a complete disaster from start to finish. What begins as a story about a young woman in a traditional opera troupe quickly turns into a "misery marathon" that rewards evil and punishes the innocent.The plot is fundamentally broken. The heroes are treated like punching bags for thirty-eight episodes at 15 minutes each. The ML is subjected to relentless, brutal torture, while the FL remains passive, often nodding along to her own abusers. To make matters worse, the show kills off the most likeable characters off-screen, including the FLs protective older brother, who dies alone in exile.
The most offensive part of this drama is how it treats its main villain. Despite him being a cold-blooded murderer and a torturer, the show gives him "poetic" moments. In the final episode, while the hero is literally bleeding and broken on the ground, the villain is allowed to look clean and handsome while giving a long-winded speech about "love."
The finale is truly upsetting. The female lead weeps over the villain’s body and calls out his name, completely ignoring ML who is collapsing from his injuries just a few feet away. It suggests that obsessive violence is romantic and that the feelings of a monster matter more than the lives he destroyed. The ML also dies at the end leaving her alone but we get this strange dream sequence where she has a conversation with her senior older brother and the ML.
There is no "powerful awakening" or emotional relief here. It is a hollow, frustrating and morally confused mess. If you value your time and your sanity, stay far away from this one.
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A better execution could have made it a beautiful drama
Love never fails is all about the love story between Jin Xiu, the prince of Midheavens and Hong Ning, a red camellia demon.As they traverse through different lifetimes, they face unprecedented situations, overcome many difficulties, clear misunderstandings, and finally establish peace in the world.
The first 11 episodes deal with immortal arc and to be honest, I was not quite impressed with the way the love track was developed between the leads. Somehow, I couldn't find the female lead to be cute, but was sometimes annoying too.
The next arc, they are master and disciple, which too ends in tragedy. This arc was much better than the heavens, and then they become general and demon hunter in their next life and in the final arc, ascens to the heavens again, where they find out Jin Xiu's true identity, eliminate evil and bring everything to an end.
I felt that, the last 10 episodes were quite interesting, with mysteries unraveling.
The actors were good in their performances, not the best.
The sets and costumes were very grand though.
Only if the execution was a bit better, it could have been a very good drama, but for me its strictly a one-time watch!!
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Not bad, but could have been a lot better
So overall it's an enjoyable drama if you like office comedies with a bit of investigation and slice of life. The pros are the extraordinary acting, especially of the roommates of 301 and the boss of the FL, the actually quite funny moments and the whole undercover plot that is almost an archetype but can't go really wrong. I get that Park Shin Hye does not look like a 20 year old, but that's also part of the fun, since everyone seems to feel uneasy about her being so young while she seems to be in her 30s. Now let me explain the cons. My biggest issue is the romantic subplot between the FL and the ML (if I can call him ML since his presence was quite unimportant). Even though they seemed like they haven't gotten over each other (they didn't have any other relationships for 9 f*king years O.O plus they still got and cherished each other's hourglass), they had no chemistry and really no role in the story. It would have been much better to not have this subplot at all. Or even better for the FL to have someone else in her life, or even progress her relationship with Albert. It saddens me that there are such powerful characters like the girls from 301 and they all don't have any romantic interest, as if being independent and being in love are polar opposites. And the other major disappointment for me is that the plot seems quite forced. I get it that it is meant to be a comedy above all, but we are talking about huuuge amounts of money, but all the main characters seem to value ethics first. I get it that there must be SOME characters with this mentality, but having almost EVERYONE stand by these values, even the two sole heirs of the Company who were already filthy rich and could have maintained their status, seems a bit of a stretch. Somehow everyone is (or becomes) miraculously righteous and everyone gets what they deserve at the end. Even Go Bok-hee must get some mild imprisonment just to get the meaning across that if you embezzle money you must be punished. Anyway sorry for the long review, it's just that I feel quite disappointed cause this drama could have been sooo much better with almost 0 effort! Anyway I still recommend it, don't get me wrong it was not a bad drama, just didn't reach its full potential!Was this review helpful to you?
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The Villain Fell. The System Didn’t. ⚠️ (Spoiler Analysis) ⚠️
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igiam’s reflections on drama, character and hidden meaning
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At first glance, the ending of the drama appears decisive.
Kang Shin-jin is exposed. Justice is delivered. The protagonist stands firm as the system’s most visible corruption collapses.
But the story quietly suggests something more unsettling.
Because while the villain falls, the system itself does not.
Instead, it reorganizes.
One of the most revealing moments occurs in a brief conversation between Han Young and Baek Yi Seok near the end of the series. The scene seems simple: a few questions, a calm exchange. Yet within those questions lies something deeper.
Baek asks about the missing USB drive — a device containing information capable of destabilizing the entire structure of power. His tone is not anxious or alarmed. He remains calm, almost analytical. It is not fear that motivates his curiosity, but awareness. Baek understands systems, and people who understand systems rarely ignore information that can reshape them.
He also asks about Se Hui. Earlier in the drama, many characters assumed that Han Young and Se Hui might eventually marry. Baek’s question acknowledges that expectation, yet Han Young’s response closes the door on that possibility. The relationship was never truly viable. Se Hui lives under the shadow of her father’s authority, and Han Young knows that any future with her would always be entangled with that power.
Later, when Han-young checks on her indirectly, it does not necessarily contradict his earlier words. It reads less like romantic attachment and more like responsibility. After all, he used her involvement in his strategy and understands the consequences she must now carry.
What gives this scene its real significance is its contrast with the drama’s final sequence at Soejae. Kang Shin Jin’s downfall does not lead to revolution. Instead, a new circle of power begins to form. Military authority appears in the room. A new leadership structure emerges. And Baek Yi Seok is seated quietly beside the new center of influence.
The drama never declares Baek corrupt.
But it does leave us with a question.
If the system survives every collapse, does justice truly defeat corruption — or merely reset the balance of power?
In that sense, the ending may not be about the fall of a villain at all.
🎯 Perhaps the story was never about the fall of a villain, but about the quiet persistence of the system that produced him.
— igiam | Observing Stories Between the Lines
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Finally an entertaining, not dumb kdrama!
I've watched so many kdramas and cdramas this last year and I've been extremely disappointed by most of them! So my scores for this drama are probably a bit higher bc they're in comparison to the terrible kdramas I've had to sit through hoping they wouldn't be as bad as they were.Does this drama have a unique, complicated, never-seen before plot? No.
Was the story well-written though? Yes!
Finally top k-actors were put into good use and they delivered great performances with incredible comedic moments! I dont know what it is exactly that people are judging when they write their reviews or give out scores, but in no way this is a below 8.5 drama, especially compared to the ones released this last year.
Let me say it again: the comedic moments were truly amazing! The editors should be applauded here bc they knew how to edit the hell out of the material they got! The OST fit the era of the show very well too.
And the actors were all a top-tier cast! Even the new-face actor Albert Oh was well-suited to his role.
By the way one thing I really LOVED was the female characters and the relationships that they showed between them. Showing women standing up for each other and creating genuine friendships really tagged on my heartstrings. And the female lead being a badass with her martial arts skills and being the one saving the other women instead of a male character doing it.. chef's kiss!
Overall such an entertaining watch! A breath of fresh air compared to the last 5 kdramas I've watched.
Good job to all the creators of this drama, they've done what many other k-creators have failed to do. They delivered a lovely show!
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Forget everything you know about "toxic romance."
Don't worry, there's a way to save the series: JUST MAKE FLINT THE VILLAIN, AND HAVE SUN END UP WITH SOMEONE ELSE OR BE ALONE.Why does Flint keep clinging to Sun all the time? I know that kind of scene is meant to create tension and give us butterflies, but when it happens 5 times in the first few episodes, and it's implied that the protagonists didn't have a history of flirting before, it feels strange. They know each other from the past, when Sun was still in high school and Flint still saw her as a little girl, so it doesn't make sense for her to just start attacking the girl every time she has the chance. It even seems like Flint made some kind of bet or something, because she goes after Sun every time she has a chance, even though there's NO atmosphere for it. And why does Sun always seem to be on the verge of tears? Does she have some past trauma or something? If so, fine, but if it's just to show how fragile the character is around Flint, I didn't like it. In 2 episodes she almost cries about 4 times. Enough already!
Another point I didn't like was Sun explaining herself by saying, "Do you really think I'm that kind of girl?", referring to the fake news that she was seen entering a hotel with a guy. What would be the problem? Couldn't she be dating a guy and go out with him on a date? Please! It's ridiculous for her to say that to Flint as if it were "absurd" for her to go out with a guy. Flint's justification is "You can't tarnish the company's image," so Sun can't be seen going out with a guy, but it's okay if she's seen going home with Flint? It doesn't make sense.
And when Flint keeps interfering in Sun's work? What was that? Please, there's no way to ruin an artist's career more than always having someone behind them, demanding scene changes, script alterations, etc. And the worst part is that Flint believes everyone except Sun. It doesn't matter if the girl says 20 times that she's not dating a guy, Flint always believes others, discredits Sun, and even demands behavior from her that Flint herself doesn't have... Flint is like: "Don't flirt with guys, don't date anyone, don't act in on-screen kisses, don't even let your photographer touch you... but I can do all that with you, even though we're nothing to each other"... But Flint, she already said she's not having a romance with that actor! - "But the actor said he is, and I believe him more than Sun." But Flint, even if she were dating the actor, that's none of your business; it would even be good for boosting ratings for their show! "It doesn't matter! I act as if I'm dating Sun, as if she were mine, so she must obey me, submit to my interference and not talk back... and anyone's word is more important than hers."
And the worst part is that she makes up that she slept with the girl because she was annoyed with Nope! SERIOUSLY? Who's more awful, Nope or Flint? I'm honestly starting to think Nope is a "better" option. How can the show criticize Nope for inventing a romance when the protagonist herself does the same thing?
The only good thing about this show, and what saves it, is the secondary couple!
I wasn't going to say anything, but since it's a sensitive subject, I decided to elaborate: Regarding the "problematic scene," all I have to say is:
* She was crying;
* Pushing the person away with all her might;
* Afraid;
* Asking to stop several times;
* And she says "Yes" at the end because she saw that if she gave in, it would end faster, because there was no way to escape, because Flint wouldn't "hurt her as much," and because she would come out looking "right" in the end.
This is not consent, it's instinct for self-preservation: When we give in to something we know we don't want and that will be painful, but we know that if we don't give in, it will be worse. It doesn't matter if she has feelings for Flint or not, and whoever uses that as an excuse is normalizing marital rape, be careful! Loving doesn't mean having a duty to give in even if you don't want to. If this scene were between a man and a woman, we wouldn't even be discussing it.
And before you say "but that's how it is in real life," "but that's a problematic relationship that will get better later": 1) In what life is this "normal"? In the life of a victim! Because in a RELATIONSHIP this is not normal, and if it is for you, I advise you to see a psychologist urgently. Yes, in real life this happens, and when it does, we call the police, report it, and separate the victim from the abuser. We don't leave the abuser with the victim and say, "calm down, he will improve in the future! Your relationship can still work out." 2) This is not a problematic relationship. A problematic relationship doesn't include a victim and a criminal; it includes two people who have PROBLEMS that can be solved with conversation, therapy, etc. Problems, not crimes. Understand?
It's crazy that in "Call Me By No Name" exactly what's happening now is happening. A woman abuses another woman, but when she reports it to the police, nothing happens because people claim that "this doesn't happen" between women, people don't see it as a "crime" because it's illogical to think that a woman could abuse another out of "malice." It must just be a misunderstanding... So you who are defending this scene are exactly the same as the people who didn't defend the protagonist of "Call Me By No Name"... I never thought I'd see this happening.
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A Rose Petal Bed on Firm Land to Rest Your Weary Heart and Head
Present, embracing, and nurturing. That just about perfectly sums up this drama and the romance at the heart of it.Not only was The Earth so warm both with its earth tones and general concept, but the FLs love for each other as well.
In every word and action, stolen glance and direct stare, you could feel their tender affections for each other.
Their love was like the sun I gratefully basked in.
And the rally of support for their blossoming relationship from their close circle of people was lovely to see.
I do think conflicts between the side characters/antagonists could have been wrapped up better. Some wrongs were too quickly forgiven and forgotten. But the bad case of "love aggression" I came down with covered my eyes with a rose-petaled veil and made me forget all my objections/criticisms as quickly as they came up.
I hope you watch it and fall for this couple as hard as I did! Don't miss out!
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Not exciting so far
Why is this JDrama boring so far? I’ve finished up to Episode 3 and dread moving on but will watch to the end since it’s only 10 episodes and the ML is adorable. The FL is a flop. She is very insecure, immature and whiny. I’m not feeling the romantic chemistry. Probably because I just finished watching the CDrama - Speed and Love which was an incredible love story with strong over the top chemistry between the leads and realistic intense kissing scenes. It’s hard to lower my expectations with this one.Was this review helpful to you?
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Love You Teacher (2026) – Episode 3
Episode 3 – Loving Someone Who Isn’t Always ThemselvesThis episode made me realize how complicated love can be when the person you love is not always “the same person.”
The premise sounds almost absurd — your long-term boyfriend suddenly turns into a 7-year-old child. But what surprised me is how naturally the story handles this situation. It doesn’t just play it for comedy. Instead, it quietly asks a difficult question:
Can you keep loving someone when they can’t fully be there for you?
Phumek and Solar have been together for seven years, and that history is what gives emotional weight to everything happening now. Phumek doesn’t just love Solar — he depends on him, believes in him, and finds his own sense of worth through that relationship.
That’s why this situation hurts.
He carefully plans their anniversary, hoping to spend it with the “real” Solar, trying to hold onto the time when Solar is himself. But things don’t go as planned, and that sense of helplessness becomes one of the strongest emotions in this episode.
What I especially liked is how the series balances tone. The setting is colorful, warm, and even playful — a primary school full of bright visuals — but underneath that softness, there is real pain. Solar’s regression is not random; it is tied to trauma he cannot even remember, which makes it even more heartbreaking.
And yet, despite everything, this episode still feels hopeful.
Phumek’s love is not loud or dramatic. It is quiet, patient, and persistent. He stays, even when things don’t make sense. That kind of love — the one that chooses to stay — is what makes this story feel sincere.
Rating: 8/10
Cute on the surface, but emotionally meaningful and surprisingly grounded.
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A Standard Romcom Experience!
This is a show that repeatedly had me second guessing all my theories regarding it.I loved the story and pacing the most. It stays lighthearted throughout even when talking about real world dating dynamics and past hurt. But this drama takes a unique concept like VR dating and makes it even more unique with it's quirky plot twists and enjoyable character dynamics.
For eg. Making a character like Gu Yeongil who resembles Park Kyeongnam was a genius plot point. Not only does it reveal Mirae's inner feelings for Kyeongnam without excessive telling and without her even realizing it because she made Yeongil, it also gives the story the necessary conflict to progress Kyeongnam and Mirae's relationship further in her real world. Likewise, having other supporting characters also use the game made it feel much more realistic and the world of BoD more lived in other than a simple plot device. Also loved how the VR game itself helps Mirae learn and grow and complete her character arc from being heartbroken and fearful to healed and brave.
I also loved Jisoo as Seo Mirae and Seo In Guk as Park Kyeongnam's chemistry. They naturally formed a team and their dating era was very easy to watch and follow. I loved the reciprocity in their relationship even though Mirae was infuriatingly prickly at points in the beginning as well as childish. Once they started dating, she became the sweetest to Kyeongnam and very involved which was refreshing to watch. I especially enjoyed all the gentle and tender physical touches in this show, from the loving way Mirae cradles Kyeongnam's face to their easy hugs and cuddles.
This drama shows real world love surprisingly realistically making the VR game a central part of the story but always in tandem with the development and progress of the lead's relationship. Also must mention the obvious thought and effort put info fhe VR game concept itself, from the packaging that looked creepily realistic, to the ads on deatures like texts and calls from the VR boyfriends, the safiricalway the show mocks capitalistic culture with endless subscriptions and how every VR BF is trained to keep customers hooked to the actual product which is at the end of the day, a plain business. It got me wondsring how a drastically different show coukdvebeen possible with this same concept, one that was much darker dwelling in on tbe parasitic nature of a game like this if it really existed in our lives, a reality we kight be heading to much sooner than later!
This drama on the other hand thankfully ends on a beautiful note encouraging bravery even when we know things can inevitably get scary such as finally allowing oneself to open to another relationship after the bittersweet end of an old one.
Seo In Guk is one of my all time favorites and he shines in this drama in every frame, both as Kyeongnam and Gu Yeongil. The vulnerability he brought to Kyeongnam and the heartbreaking way in which he delivered that love confession in ep 8 particularly standout and has gone staright to my top 10 favorite confession scenes of all time and my favorite scene in this entire show. Big props to the writer for the perfect dialogues too.
Jisoo is truly the star of the show both role wise and in execution. She brings life and color to Mirae and the drama as a whole and shines most in the lighthearted moments and with comedy. She struggles a bit evidently in emotional scenes, especially with crying, particularly obvious when opposite an actor like Seo In Guk in the confession scene in ep 8 and other sadder moments.
The supporting cast makes the world of BoD feel warmer and the cameos are perfectly placed. From Seo Kang Joon and his incredibly expressive eyes who plays Seonho who is a highlight to Lee Soo Hyuk, Lee Jae Wook. Ong Seong Wu, Kim Young Dae and all the others, the show creates a perfect balance between the VR subplot as well as Mirae's real world relationships.
My only complains were that I wish Kyeongnam's character had more depth written for him, a short backstory or something exploring his talent in drawing, and that I wish the drama relied more on showing rather than telling in revealing Kyeongnam's feelings from the first moment they began instead of a rushed montage limited to one episode. Both Mirae and Kyeongnam keep saying things without the drama showing them which was pretty frustrating. I think this has more to do with choosing to begin the story right in the middle of Mirae and Kyeongnam's established office dynamics which in my opinion, should've begun from the first moment they met as strangers to how they became rivals up to the present. This seems to be an unfortunate trend these days with dramas choosing to show thos natural progression of feelings and the "falling in love" part which should be the hgihlight of romance stories anyway, and instead rushing this most importsnt aspect into a preinstalled formula of characters already having feelings from the first episode.
But none of these flaws are gaping holes considering the tone of show remains consistently lighthearted. Other than the slightly rushed pacing between Mirae's initial reluctance to give love a chance again with Kyeongnam and her immediately throwing in all the enthusiasm into beginning a relationship with him one kiss later between ep 8 and 9, the show has a consistently solid pace and tone.
To end with: this is a thorough romcom meant to be enjoyed without too much analysis. I would recommend it for those who enjoyed shows like Business Proposal and Spring Fever.
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A beautiful story
This is a really beautiful and well-done series. Yes, you’ll be confused 80% of the time, but that’s the point, and it’ll mostly make sense in the end. I saw a few reviews that said most of it wasn’t necessary, and the story could’ve been told in fewer episodes. I kinda agree, but I also think that the journey is the best part of the series. This is definitely the kinda show where you rewatch it and start noticing all the details that you hadn’t before.Was this review helpful to you?
A very light watch
This drama is a (kind of) light watch. Unfortunately, thare are too many forced scenario that happened, but then again this is a comedy drama made for laugh, so that’s fair. The comedy alone are great (eventhough sometimes the 2nd hand embarrassment are getting outta hand) but the romance between the character are kind of forced. Tbh for me it’s better if they stay platonical rather than gradually increasing the romantic tension (except for Donggu and Yunah). And Yunah’s character is soo bland. She had so many potential that sadly they don’t explore.Was this review helpful to you?
Sensual, Forbidden Love Drama That I Loved Way Too Much
Love in the Moonlight is a gorgeous, emotional, sometimes over-the-top dramatic love story between a prince and a musician set against the political turmoil of the 60s. This couple that will undoubtedly linger with you long after the credits roll.The plot is nothing new but the drama left me speechless simply because of its execution. I wouldn’t say it’s particularly high-budget, and yes, it has some sound issues, but the way it’s shot—and the creators’ attempts to recreate that old-school lakorn feel—actually adds an interesting flavor to the overall packaging.
The story revolves around an extremely complicated love triangle (but not quite a triangle) between a young woman Pin, Prince Saenkaew, and Pin’s cousin Sasin.
Pin and Saenkaew are engaged (or rather forced to) for their families’ mutual benefit. Saenkaew’s family is running away from the new political regime and needs to have a family is running away from the new political regime and needs to have a Thai relative to transfer their assets to to avoid confiscation. Pin’s family is broke. So the parents get together and decide that marriage is the best option for each family to get what they need.
And while Pin likes Saenkaew, he doesn’t see her more than her little sister. Not because there’s something wrong with her—no, she is very wifey material—but simply because he doesn’t like women.
Enter Pin’s cousin, Sasin. The sparks fly right away, even if characters are clueless in the first few episodes.
This a tension filled forbidden love trope set against the political turmoil of the early 60s, a time when same-sex relationships were frowned upon and people faced judgment for their feelings. This is especially complicated for a royal family. With the political regime changing, dignity and respect is all Saenkaew’s father thinks their family has left as they are on the run from the new regime that does not recognizing royalty. He does not want anyone to find out that his only son is gay, so whether Saenkaew wants to get married or not the poor guy has to. It’s the only way for his father to ensure his son is safe. But his father really does it in such a roundabout way, using every method available to him, including violence.
Poor prince Saenkaew is stuck in a hopeless situation. He is caring the legacy of his entire family on his shoulders. The stakes get higher when Sasin turns into more than just Pin’s cousin. He eve irritates Saenkaew's planned out life, throwing his world into chaos.
Let’s be real: the characters aren’t perfect. In fact, they’re far from it. Saenkaew and Sasin pull some morally questionable stunts—not particularly in terms of loving one another but in their efforts to shield others, especially Pin, from the truth. They are trying to solve the problem without taking into account that it’s not just the two of them, but their respective families in the picture. Yet, toward the end of the drama they are redeemable because they come to terms with their flaws. That includes Pin, who probably shouldn’t have done what she did. But I could actually understand why she did it. I think many women in such situation would do exactly the same thing. There wasn’t much time for them to think anything through before the wedding.
The acting is superb, especially the intimate moments between Sasin and Saenkaew; they feel natural and genuine rather than acted out. And the music? Absolutely amazing! It enhances the overall emotional and melancholic vibe of the drama.
Sure, you'll find yourself hating the characters at times. There are some truly unredeemable individuals in this drama, but, spoiler alert, they get what’s coming to them. While there's a sprinkle of comic relief, don't expect the lighthearted banter typical of K-dramas. For the most part, Love in the Moonlight is dramatically over-the-top, which works well to ground viewers in the era the creators are depicting.
There are episodes, like the heart-wrenching sixth one, that reveal the depths of the character's struggles, it hits hard.
I truly loved this drama. I've been on a bit of a bad streak with new BL dramas lately—trying out several—and only one was decent. But Love in the Moonlight turned out absolutely amazing! I doubt anything can top it from 2025, except maybe Top Form, but that’s a whole different kettle of fish. I’m mostly talking about the emotional depth, the complexity of the characters, and how intimacy is portrayed on screen.
If you like dramas that rip your heart before putting it back together, this one’s for you. The on-screen chemistry is truly remarkable. You may need to suspend your disbelief a little, but that's par for the course in any romance drama. Definitely give this one a watch!
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