Reviews

The ultimate campy guilty pleasure with a bittersweet real-life ending ?❤️

Overall:Unforgotten Night is a drama that you just can't help but enjoy, despite its obvious flaws. To be completely honest, the acting leaves a lot to be desired, and some scenes feel a bit clumsy or overly dramatic. However, there is something so incredibly addictive about the mafia plot and the romance that makes it a highly entertaining watch. It's a great comfort show if you don't take it too seriously! It’s just a shame that the main ship has broken up in real life since then.Story:The story brings together the classic mafia boss, bodyguards, and a fast-paced romance. While the execution and pacing can feel a bit chaotic and unrealistic at times, it never gets boring. Every episode delivers pure entertainment and dramatic tension that keeps you clicking "next episode."Acting / Cast:As mentioned, the acting performance isn't the strongest and can feel a bit stiff in certain emotional or intense action scenes. However, the cast clearly put a lot of effort into it, and the unique dynamic grew on me as the show progressed. Knowing that the main ship dissolved after the project adds a sad note to revisiting their on-screen chemistry.Music / OST:The soundtrack is highly dramatic and perfectly matches the intense, theatrical atmosphere of a mafia romance drama.Rewatch Value:Surprisingly high! It is the perfect show to rewatch with friends or whenever you need something highly entertaining, fast, and full of classic BL tropes.

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Super cute and hilarious, but prepare for some second-hand heartbreak! ?

Overall:Fish Upon the Sky is a mega cute, chaotic, and lighthearted romantic comedy that will make you laugh out loud. The overall vibe is incredibly fun and heartwarming. However, it was also a bit of an emotional rollercoaster because of the main relationship dynamic. It gets a high rating from me because of its unique humor, but some parts definitely made me feel frustrated for the main leads.Story:The plot is highly entertaining, blending university life, internet rumors, and a sweet crush story. The comedy is loud, quirky, and very enjoyable. My only critique is that the push-and-pull went on a bit too long. It was genuinely frustrating and heartbreaking to watch the main lead constantly reject the other, especially when you could see how much it hurt him.Acting / Cast:Phuwin and Pond have a fantastic dynamic on screen. Pond portrayed the devoted, patient suitor perfectly, while Phuwin did a great job showing his character's insecurities. Their chemistry is super charming. Also, Neo and Louis completely stole the show with their hilarious sub-plot—they were pure comedic gold!Music / OST:The soundtrack is bright, upbeat, and fits the youthful, chaotic energy of the drama perfectly. It always lifts your mood during the funny scenes.Rewatch Value:Very high for the comedy and the cute, fluffy moments. It’s a perfect comfort show to rewatch when you need a good laugh, even if you have to skip a few frustrating scenes.

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The ultimate bodyguard romance full of loyalty, devotion, and deep love! ??

Overall:Golden Blood is a must-watch for anyone who loves the "bodyguard and master" trope. The absolute highlights of this series are the loyalty, the protective vibes, and the incredible progression of the main relationship. Seeing how they go from a professional dynamic to a deep bond where both would literally sacrifice their lives for each other is incredibly moving. It’s a beautiful, action-packed romance that kept me emotionally invested the whole time.Story:The plot perfectly blends romance with high stakes and danger. The bodyguard trope is executed in a way that feels intense but deeply romantic. The pacing flows well, and the growth of trust between the two leads feels earned. The emotional payoff when they realize how much they mean to each other is simply elite.Acting / Cast:The chemistry between Gun and Boat is fantastic. They managed to portray that intense, silent devotion so well. The way the bodyguard looks at his master with pure protectiveness is everything! The supporting cast also brought a lot of charm and fun to balance out the more serious, dangerous moments of the story.Music / OST:The soundtrack does a wonderful job of elevating the dramatic and action sequences. It adds a grand, intense feel to the moments where their loyalty and lives are put on the line.Rewatch Value:High. Whenever I’m in the mood for a protective romance with deep devotion and a touch of danger, this will definitely be my top choice to revisit.

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The legendary drama that started my BL journey and got me officially addicted! ??

Overall:TharnType will always hold a deeply special place in my heart because it was the very first BL drama I ever watched. It completely opened the gates to this amazing world, and honestly, I am so glad I got addicted! Haha. Even though it is a rollercoaster of intense emotions, the grip it has on the viewer is undeniable. It's an iconic series that every BL fan should experience at least once.Story:The enemies-to-lovers trope in this drama is peak fiction. The plot is filled with high tension, heavy drama, and deeply passionate romance. It deals with some intense and complicated themes, but the way the main characters slowly break down each other's walls kept me completely glued to the screen. The pacing is fast and highly addictive.Acting / Cast:Mew and Gulf had an absolutely legendary and explosive chemistry that set a whole new standard for the BL industry back then. Their dynamic on screen felt incredibly raw and intense. They portrayed the transformation from hate to deep devotion flawlessly, making the characters unforgettable.Music / OST:The soundtrack is sweet, catchy, and balances out the heavy angst of the show. The main theme song instantly brings back so much nostalgia every time I hear it now.Rewatch Value:Maximum rewatch value. Whenever I want to relive the nostalgia or experience that classic, intense enemies-to-lovers tension all over again, this is my go-to show.

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A high-angst BL classic that still holds up beautifully on a rewatch! ?️❤️

Overall:Love Mechanics is an emotional rollercoaster that completely hooks you from the start. I recently decided to rewatch it, and while the initial, intense hype shifted a bit compared to my very first watch, it is still an incredible masterpiece. The raw emotions, the tension, and the production quality make it an easy 9.5/10 for me. It’s definitely one of the best Thai BLs out there.Story:The story is packed with angst, miscommunication, and intense relationship dynamics. It’s flawed, messy, and complicated, but that’s exactly what makes it so addictive. Seeing how their relationship evolves from a mistake into something deep is incredibly gripping. On a rewatch, you notice the pacing flaws a bit more, but the emotional payoff is still 100% there.Acting / Cast:Yin and War delivered phenomenal performances. Their chemistry is unmatched, and War’s ability to portray heartbreak and vulnerability is absolutely top-tier. They carry the entire weight of the show effortlessly. The supporting cast also did a great job balancing out the heavy drama.Music / OST:The soundtrack fits the moody, emotional atmosphere of the drama perfectly. It hits all the right chords during the heartbreaking scenes and elevates the romantic tension.Rewatch Value:High! Even though the second watch didn’t hit quite as hard as the first magical time, it is still a highly rewatchable show that keeps you fully entertained throughout.

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Pure fluff, cute music, and heartwarming romance! ?❤️

Overall:My School President is one of the most heartwarming, wholesome, and adorable high school BL dramas out there. It is packed with pure fluff, incredible music, and a very healthy relationship dynamic. It gets a solid 9/10 from me because it made me smile through almost every episode, even though the pacing felt a little dragged out towards the end.Story:The plot is simple but incredibly sweet. It avoids unnecessary, toxic drama and focuses on mutual support, dreams, and young love. My only minor critique is that the story felt a bit stretched in the later episodes, and some subplots could have been paced faster. However, the overall vibe remains incredibly comforting.Acting / Cast:The chemistry between Gemini and Fourth is unmatched. They portrayed their characters with so much sincerity and charm that it’s impossible not to root for them. The entire supporting cast (the music club and the student council friends) added so much fun and warmth to the series.Music / OST:Absolute perfection! Since music is a huge part of the plot, the soundtrack is incredible. The songs are catchy, emotional, and beautifully performed by the cast. I still have the OST on repeat!Rewatch Value:Extremely high. It’s the ultimate comfort drama to revisit whenever you need something lighthearted to boost your mood.

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A fantastic rom-com BL with incredible boxing vibes! ?✨

Overall:Wandee Goodday is easily one of the best BL dramas of 2024. It’s funny, incredibly sweet, mature, and has just the right amount of spice. The boxing subplot added such a unique and exciting dynamic to the show. It’s a solid 9/10 for me—highly enjoyable and almost perfect. It breaks my heart that the main ship has now parted ways in reality, but this drama will always remain a beautiful project.Story:The fake-dating trope was executed flawlessly. The pacing was great, the comedy hit the spot every time, and the communication between the main characters was so refreshing to see. The boxing background wasn't just a gimmick—it felt well-integrated into the plot and gave the series a cool, energetic vibe.Acting / Cast:The main leads had absolutely insane chemistry. They brought so much life, warmth, and emotion to their roles. Their acting felt natural and effortless. It’s deeply saddening to know that this ship has dissolved in real life because their dynamic on screen was pure magic.Music / OST:The soundtrack was upbeat, fun, and matched the energetic boxing theme and romantic moments perfectly. It always got me hyped up for the episodes.Rewatch Value:Very high. Whenever I need a comfort drama that combines great romance, humor, and a cool sports element, I will definitely come back to this one.

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A refreshing, uncensored historical BL that completely steals your heart!

Overall:Meet You at the Blossom is an absolute gem for historical BL fans. It feels so refreshing to finally get a costume drama that doesn't shy away from the actual romance and gives us a genuine adaptation of the source material. Even though it has its minor flaws, the story grabbed me from the very first episode and kept me hooked until the end. It’s a solid 10/10 for me because of how much I enjoyed the overall ride.Story:The plot is incredibly engaging, blending romance, identity misunderstandings, and political tension perfectly. The pacing felt just right for a 12-episode series, filled with unexpected twists and a captivating atmosphere. It delivers a great balance of angst, sweetness, and high stakes.Acting / Cast:To be completely honest, the casting/acting felt a bit average at times, and some performances could have been stronger or more polished. However, as the episodes progressed, the dynamic between the main leads grew on me. Their character traits remained consistent, and their interactions carried enough charm to overshadow the minor acting flaws.Music / OST:The soundtrack fits the historical setting beautifully. It successfully amplifies the emotional weight of the dramatic scenes and makes the romantic moments feel even more impactful.Rewatch Value:High! It’s short, fast-paced, and highly addictive. I can definitely see myself coming back to revisit my favorite episodes in the future.

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Breathless - Theory that solves Plot Holes

1st Part is my general Review
2nd Part is my theory on the Plot Holes

A egocentric “capitalist monster” meets a brave woman that fell victim to the patriarchal oppressions of Joseon Dynasty. Their interpersonal collision leaves a deep mark of both comedic and painful value. Even my mother, who usually doesn’t watch Asian Dramas, was obsessed with the flower scene of the first episode. She couldn’t stop laughing the first bit of the series. To see her this cheerful, I wouldn’t dare to say the comedic parts weren’t entertaining.

The leading cast was superb - I haven’t seen such chemistry in a long time. Heo Namjun was performing his role of a rich spoiled chaebol so well I almost forgot how toxic that lifestyle actually is.

However, I must admit that I was not sure what was going on in the last few episodes either. If they had 2 more episodes, I am sure they could have answered some of the questions that are popping up in this community thread. Although , I would say that I do like the last episode.

2nd Part:

I think Shin Seori saved both Cha Segye and Kang Danshim when she changed The Grandprince’s Fate in the last Episode. Danshim died of the poison before, so she didn’t ‘exist’ anymore. The shaman resurrected her, but actually brought back Seori first, not Danshim? And later on Danshim came back to life in Joseon, where she actually belonged.

I suspect that the evil actress, who also tried to poison Seori just a few episodes before, actually put real poison on the movie set of the first episode. So Danshim was literally fated to die (or be harmed) from poison.

What’s weird though is that Cha Segye’s Soul seems to be the same as the one of the Grandprince (because of the Dreams). But Shin Seori and Kang Danshim don’t seem to share the same exact soul. But for this plot to add up, I think they should.

For the plot holes regarding Cha Segye’s cousin, I don’t get why people say he was just a filler. I think the plot was all about him having several chances to step down from the horse of craved power and wealth, put he didn’t choose his son (a normal happy life) but he choose to go with his career. He even killed a person, if not more, on his path. But he wasn’t a serial killer in the sense that he enjoyed it or did so when he didn’t have to. He was scary similar to the real life killers that some high ranking businessmen pose in our everyday lives. Clumsy, because he was not trained in getting rid of people, and also imperfect, because he realistically struggles with emotions.

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Could've been better

I really enjoyed the drama up until the 26th episode. Shiyi went from being a naive country girl to a wise lady who seemed like she could read minds with the way she could predict how her enemies would act. Then comes episode 28 when she suddenly lost her wisdom and she actually believed Lingyi killed her mom. She told an Ou guy she'd only met a few times about her wanting to find the killer when she suspected it might be the Ou family's doing but she never thought of seeking her husband's help whom she was supposed to trust as much as he trusted her when she was framed. Plus, Shiyi has the habit of making promises and telling people around her not to worry, confident she could handle things, and then she fails. At the latter part, the writers needed her to be stubborn about quitting Xianling Pavilion and for Lingyi to be a doormat spoiler husband so they could stretch the drama with more misunderstandings and make it longer, which honestly was boring already and I skimmed through just to finish. It wasn't even shown how Lingyi prevented her from being executed. It's a case of writers underestimating their audience and treating them as dumb.

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Three syllables: Cha Se Gye

Look... say what you will about the story, plot, execution whatever, because none of that matters. You only need one reason to watch this show, and his name is Cha Se Gye. I haven't enjoyed a character this much in a long time. So colorful, so expressive, so neurotic, so funny, so charming, and such an absolute loser in love. I could watch Heo Nam Jun raise his eyebrow or curl his lip or swallow for 14 more hours. I have never rewound so many scenes just to re-watch the way a line was delivered. Ever. I already miss him.

But there's more! You also get the bold and hilarious Shin Seori, who is so full of heart and brings so much brightness and fun to the show. She was impeccably brought to life by Im Ji Yeon. There is no Se Gye without Shin Seori.

The third gift: their chemistry. It was magical, passionate, and on a cosmic soul-mate level. You will want them to be together so badly, and cackle at their petty bickering and antics, you will feel all the longing every time they're in the same room, all the heartache when they're apart. I am low key high key convinced Im Ji Yeon and Heo Nam Jun actually fell in love on set while filming this, it's that good.

Other parts of this show that you don't want to miss:
- Jang Seung Jo is way more interesting and alluring than he had a right to be as a villain. He was truly chilling, truly fascinating, and at times even heartbreaking. I loved every one of his scenes.
- A performance that really pulls at the heartstrings by Kim Hae Sook as Seori's grandmother, and two brilliant comedic performances by Kim Min Seok as Seori's manager and Yoon Byung Hee as Se Gye's assistant.
- The love story itself is at times very touching and moving with a good resolution, and definitely the strongest plot element by far.

I'mma be real, the main cheabol and time travel plots fall apart in the second half and kinda just devolve by the end with some gaping plot holes and rushed conclusions to story lines. There are a handful of side characters that don't really serve a purpose and feel like empty space. But man, even knowing all that, I already want to rewatch it again because what it does well it does exceptionally well. Totally worth a watch despite its flaws.

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Excellent Korean BL!

I first watched this last June when I was super delirious from covid. I enjoyed it. I hadn't seen a wonderful Korean BL in a while. I just now finished my second rewatch, and I think this show is a must-watch, truly a standout series. It's shot very beautifully and constantly misdirects the viewer. The way I gasped at some points! Truly worth the ups and downs.

Standout performances: Definitely Cha Sunhyung who plays Ju Seonghyeon. He seems to be a natural in front of the camera. I became completely immersed in his character. He was an adorable golden-retriever type. His warm and dazzling smile was a joy to behold.

The character, Kim Suhyeon, kept scaring me. I'd flinch whenever he'd appear on screen. His rages, tantrums, and possessiveness makes me think he had a very abusive upbringing in spite of being born with a silver spoon. Cha Jungwoo was very convincing in his role, and I think I'd faint at the sight of him.

What can I say about Shin Jaemin? I've never experienced a black flag masquerading as a bright green flag before. His slow reveal as the malevolent force behind everyone's suffering was stunning. He successfully distracted me from my absolute number one BL scumbag, Lu Feng, of Double Helix fame.

Something that made me so mad during this viewing: Jung Da-on's colleagues at Albi Construction. They were ready to turn on Jung Da-on at any moment believing the most lurid and untrue gossip about him. They had the nerve to trash talk him several times in his hearing. They kept trampling Jung Da-on's already very fragile self esteem.
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As an angst and misdirection enjoyer, I'd like to summarize my review by ranking the main villains of this story:

1) Shin Jaemin (he belongs under the jail with the novel version Lu Feng of Double Helix)
2) Jung Da-on's trash colleagues (are they even human?)
3) Kim Suhyeon (I sentence him to prison time for stalking, harassing, and assaulting Da-on)
4) Jung Da-on's low self-esteem (my heart breaks for his suffering).

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A little rushed at points but overall, really good

I want to start this off by saying that I have seen China's show years before this one (Meteor Garden), so I went in already knowing that story. This one is much shorter than China's as well so I knew quite a lot of story would be cut compared to that one. I did like this show, but not as much as China's. I think this version just skipped over a lot of the relationship building between Gorya and Thyme. Him changing into a better person was a bit rushed as well. A lot of it just felt rushed to me. Even the story of Ren with Mira was done and over with so quickly.
Other than that, I enjoyed quite a bit. I loved the bond of the F4 boys so much. I loved seeing how different members were with each other too because even though the four of them are all friends, they still interacted and acted different depending on who they were with. I liked seeing how the four of them all were with Gorya too. Not just Thyme and Ren, but I loved seeing how MJ and Kavin were with her too. I like the characters in this show a lot. Ren is my favorite of the boys (and not just because of Dew lol), but I love all the F4 boys a lot. Gorya does annoy me sometimes, but I love how she always stands up for herself and those she cares about. She's so strong and brave and I love that.


I love Dew and Nani a lot too so I'm always happy to see them (Dew is the whole reason I watched this to begin with). Same with Fourth, he's so cute and young in this!! I loved Win and Brights acting a lot too. A lot of the support cast were familiar faces too which I enjoyed seeing.
As for Tu who played Gorya, I have to say I didn't like her acting. I just recently saw her in Magic of Zero and didn't like her acting there but I thought it was just because of what that show was. After seeing her in this, I just think I personally don't like her acting. I felt like she was yelling almost all of her lines. Obviously, it makes sense sometimes (like on the rooftop/arguing/etc.) but there were so many other times where I feel like she was having a conversation with someone and they were talking at a normal volume, but she was yelling. When she yelled too her voice became super high pitched and whiny which just annoyed me.

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This was probably one of the best Japanese BLs I have ever seen

Overall, I am really sad that this was not 10 episodes, but it was a true joy to watch. I would give it an 8 (7.8) out of 10. And then I am going to say what I liked, what I did not like, and then do an episode overview!

Starting strong with the plot. This was really good by BL standards overall, not just by Japanese BL standards. I thought it was really fun. It was really straightforward, not convoluted or weird, and it filled the episodes perfectly. So, basically, the plot is enemies to lovers, or rivals to lovers technically, but they are also enemies (?), there are levels to this shit. They were high school rivals, and now they are at the same company together, and they are still rivals, but it turns out one of the guys had a crush on the other one the whole time. Then they start dating on a weird whim, and their feelings for each other are pretty unsure. By the halfway point, they are both in love. Then they deal with what many adult relationships deal with: communication issues. For men specifically, or Japanese men in this case, they are either overly communicative or not good at it, and for these two, they were not very good at communicating, and that is where most of their issues arose. Overall, I thought this was really good and a fun and interesting plot.

Another thing I really enjoyed was the actors. Starting off, they were both really sexy, like, oh my God (like, old man sexy too). Not even like, oh, you’re Japanese, and you look like a little boy sex, NAH THEY WERE OLD MEN SEXY. Especially the one with the black hair. He was old and fucking sexy. Anyway, I thought they brought this to life really well, especially with all the emotions, and I think the acting is really good and brings their characters to life. They also had really good chemistry. Even though I felt like it started off kind of awkward, but then we had a sex scene that opened us up to the show, and that basically sold me lmao. They did that so well, and then they just kept delivering in everything.

Regarding criticism and stuff I did not like, I think my main criticism is the whole plot with the guy with the Dora haircut and the pointless micommuncaition that came with it. That felt really irrelevant and came out of nowhere, and I feel like it didn’t really add anything to the plot and took a lot away from our main couple. I think it was trying to show communication issues and stuff in real relationships, but it didn't really have much meaning, and I think they should have gone back to the other thing where they miscommunicated on their own, without the help of a weird third party that was introduced really randomly. Like we gave a halfway background thing on why this guy is here now, and he’s like I am going to ruin your guy’s relationship for the straight love of the game and I am going to have a fuck ass haircut while doing it, like what? So episode 7 and 8 really pissed me off, but other than that, this show was good and not a lot of complaints besides kind of empty episodes (not a lot happening), but looking back at it, it flowed pretty nicely.

Okay, some of my favorite quotes from episodes, let’s go. Episode 1: “WHAT THE FUCK IS HAPPENING? WHO WAS FUCKING AT THE START? WE ARE TOO OLD TO BE ACTING LIKE THIS, I SWEAR. ALSO HOLY JUMP, HEY, WHO CAN LAST LONGER? YALL GAYYY. AND THEY ACTUALLY HAVE CHEMISTRY, WHICH IS SO NICE TO SEE. I AIN ‘T NEVER WATCHING A JAPANESE BL EVER AGAIN. FUCK IQIYI FOR RECOMMENDING ME THIS. 18 MINUTES IN. WHY ARE WE GIVING HIM BACKSHOTS AND WHY ARE WE JUST TAKING IT? LIKE HOW DO WE EVEN MOVE ON FROM THIS? We are just having face-offs for the love of the game bc whatttt????” Episode 3: “Hopefully we get some fucking in and not playing in my fucking face.” Episode 4: “WHY ARE WE PLAYING IN MY FACE? I KNOW YOU LIKE HIM BC U HAVE A BUNCH OF BEAUTIFUL WOMEN IN FRONT OF YOU AND YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT HIS ASSSSS. DONT PMO. AND WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE SHOULD CALL IT OFF, BRO I KNOW YOU LIKE HIM. COMPUTA PLSSSS MAKE THESE GUYS FUCK RIGHT NOW.” Episode 6: “BRUHHH. I LOWKEY LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCH STOP., THEY ARE SO CUTE. WOULD HAVE BEEN A 10, BUT I HATE MAN CHEEKS IN MY FACE, I SWEAR. ALSO, SOMEONE DEFINITELY CAUGHT THEM KISSING OUTSIDE, BECASUE THAT ANGLE WAS GNARLY. ALSO WHO THE FUCK IS THIS FUCK ASS NIGGA WITH THIS GOOFY AH HAIR AND WHY DO WE NEED 50 DIFF SHOTS OF HIM.” Episode 8: “They pissed on my grave with this episode.” Episode 9: “Also, I love the part that was like in the final couple of minutes where he is in his high school form, and then he looks back, and it switches to him. That was the cutest goddamn thing ever, and that was such a nice touch.”

Overall, I thought this was a fun watch, and I would recommend you check it out. Okay bye!

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