Reviews

The worst k-drama I have ever watched

I don’t normally criticise k-dramas because I do genuinely love them but this one undermined my expectations.

I was expecting an exciting fantasy with deep plot twists and a forbidden love sort of romance

I was disappointed save for a couple of things

Liked:
The acting of the villains. The entire family of Seok min had me convinced. Both Seok min and No do gyeong seemed psychotic and their acting felt like a flame. I liked Se ra’s acting and thought she portrayed a terrified and traumatised mother really well. The gangsters also sometimes got a laugh out of me. And the scene where Jin ga yeong helped that little girl. I thought that was the only powerful moment in the show where she not only helps the abused child but she also heals her own inner child. Do do hee’s acting was good too.

Disliked:
Hated that from the beginning Gu won was always there to save Do do hee; so much so that it started becoming predictable and also stole Do do hee’s sense of independence. I know it’s a fantasy but in reality, there’s not always going to be a prince to save you so it sets unrealistic expectations for viewers. There has to be a level of realism and it lacked in that sense.

When Do do hee just woke up, when she was hanging of a building, and when she was dying , she looked perfect and this took away the believability/realism of the series. It was too idealistic. It restricted me from connecting with the story or the characters because I was completely being reminded that this is all fake. And when seok min came back alive. Like wth bro he just fell of a building the size of Big Ben and your telling me he’s still alive? Oh and then a huge rock feel on him and once again, he survived! How believable!!

The songs weren’t bad themselves but the song placements were appalling. The entire scene where Do do hee and Gu won dance on the balcony (you know when she stands on his toes and they dance to that music?) Yeah I hated that scene. They used the song that do do hee was literally TRAUMATISED from and Gu won had the audacity to label it ‘our song’. Get out. It was so unsettling and I had to pause the kdrama for a minute just to go over what the hell jus happened.

Do do hees trauma was overlooked. Her parents died, then Madam Ju dies, a serial killer is after her, and on top of that, Gu won is offering her no emotional support. Another scene where that creepy song starts playing is when someone’s phone starts ringing with that song and she clearly looks terrified but Gu won just looks at her. He might of asked her is she was okay but that’s all. That’s all you’re going to say to your lover who is suffering?? Oh and btw this was the scene before the dance on the balcony scene. He saw that she was terrified from that song and then labels it ‘our song’. Gosh he was such a red flag.


The series itself just dragged in general. I like the past life story but it was just so random and had no correlation with the actual story line. The writers should have gone with one or the other and personally I think they should have gone with the past life storyline and scrapped the entirety of the main story. It was so boring and I learned no moral message from it. It may have been good if it was written better and in less episodes. 16 episodes was a drag

When I discovered that Gu won made a deal with Do do hees father and he was the one that ended his life. Okay take away the fantasy element and he basically killed his wife’s father. No they hadn’t met yet but she was still very quick to forgive if you ask me. Like I was shocked when I found out but she was still chasing after him mad in love.

Also when they had that break and they weren’t seeing each other anymore, why did Gu won teleport to her house and watch her sleep? Again if you take away the fantasy element, it’s really strange and non-consensual. Like just because it’s a fantasy doesn’t mean he can break normal boundaries. Again, such a red flag

And I love Seok hoon I thought he was the only character to truly give emotional support to Do do hee. I genuinely wanted her to end up with him. BUT when he became chairman I was so disappointed. Yes it was a plot twist but it was bad. We wanted Do do hee to become chairwomen and reclaim her independence. We wanted for her to have a girlboss moment but in the end she’s just going to live as the damsel in distress.


The comedy parts were so unfunny. The parts where I was supposed to feel sympathy I felt none. The romantic parts felt forced. Everything about the k-drama just made me uncomfortable. It was a melodrama and I recommend it to no one. The only thing I learned from it is to drop my expectations for K-dramas and that fantasies/ magical elements will try to cover up poor writing.

And honestly there’s more I could delve into like the clichés, unnecessary side characters, rushed scenes with no time to emotionally process, superficial and hollow relationship between the main characters, Song Kang’s acting wasn’t the best, characters with a lack of self and mixed personalities which make them seem inauthentic, Seok hoons ‘burned’ face (it looked like someone smeared clay on his face and splatted red dye - again so artificial) . Uh and just so much more.





My friend recommended me this and now I’m never trusting my friend with kdrama recommendations again 😭

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Characters and Romance Fell Flat for Me

My rating 7.5/10

That Kind of Love** (2024) is a light-hearted Filipino romantic comedy that delivers the classic rom-com formula, adversarial at first, slow warming, then growing feelings. It stars Barbie Forteza and David Licauco (the reputed popular "BarDa" pairing) in their first film together. The premise— a dating coach helping a skeptical, high-standards guy find love—sets up plenty of banter, growth, and opportunity for heartwarming moments. There are beautiful visuals, some humor, and a focus on an imperfect people learning about relationships.  

It's entertaining and the couple had potential but the characters felt a little flat to me. The chemistry is there, but the relationship dynamics sometimes came off as lukewarm, especially in the middle when the attraction is obvious yet the push toward other matches drags on a bit and gets repetitive. It still works as a solid, easy-watch rom-com, especially if you love the leads, but it didn't quite hit the emotional highs I wanted for a truly captivating love story.

Spoilers

This par is supposed to be an exciting rom com match up but I just didn't feel it. Mila comes across as overly rigid and too quick to step back or sacrifice her own feelings, which made it harder to fully invest in the romance. Adam seems too open to other options at times, and their emotional stakes didn't always feel intense—there were moments of separation where the heartbreak felt muted rather than gut-wrenching.

The film's emotional core revolves around Mila (Milagros "Mila" Maharlika) falling for Adam while she's supposed to be matchmaking him, but her rigid professionalism and self-sacrificing nature lead her to keep pushing him toward Sofia (often called Sophie in casual talk), even as her feelings grow obvious. She sheds a few tears and shows quiet hurt during their temporary separations, but neither she nor Adam appears truly heartbroken or devastated when apart—Adam pursues Sofia seriously enough that it feels like he could have settled there, and Mila is too willing to let him go without a big fight for what she wants. This makes the romance feel lukewarm and less passionate than it could be; the "will-they-won't-they" stretches too long with her still coaching him toward others despite clear mutual attraction. In the end, they realize their feelings and come together for a happy resolution, but the lack of deeper emotional intensity (like more raw heartbreak or urgency) left me wanting more fire in their connection.

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Unexpected Show of 2026

This show was not at all what I expected, but it exceeded all my expectations in the best possible way. I started watching this show with 0 expectations as I had no previous experience with this network or the actors. I have to agree with many others, this was one of the best shows of the year. The storylines were compelling, the acting was phenomenal, and the pacing was perfect. The only downside is that it would have been great to have a few more episodes to fully hash out the storyline but every plot was well thought out. Worthy of rewatches! Hoping to see more and more of them in future projects, along with the same production team and director.

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Not groundbreaking but a good watch

This series ended up being much more mature than I expected. While it’s still a light and fluffy high school story, what really stood out was how the characters actually communicate with each other. Instead of dragging out misunderstandings forever, most conflicts are talked through, which is honestly refreshing for a BL. The writing feels simple but thoughtful, focusing on everyday teenage problems, insecurities, and first love.

Kim and Mon are absolutely adorable. From the moment Kim falls for Mon, their story is full of sweet and memorable moments. The library scene, Kim searching for the book Mon wanted, and Mon reading the entire Doraemon series because Kim recommended it were incredibly cute. Their stargazing scene and confession were also highlights. Even when they argue, they come back and talk things through instead of letting problems grow. Their relationship feels surprisingly healthy for a high school BL.

Shane and Kit were another great pairing. They’re total opposites: Shane is more serious and reserved, while Kit is playful and carefree. But that contrast works perfectly. Shane helps Kit focus on studying, while Kit teaches Shane how to loosen up and enjoy life. Their chemistry is fun and natural, and their scenes together are both funny and sweet.

Tar and Per were also very enjoyable as the supportive best friends. Their dynamic felt warm and natural, and there were definitely hints that their relationship could become something more in the future. I was disappointed that this storyline wasn’t pursued further, it left a sense of unfinished potential.

The teachers, Nat and Tan, were surprisingly charming and could have been my favorite storyline. At first, their interactions felt awkward, with some friction and forced proximity in shared spaces, but slowly, subtle moments built a quiet, believable connection. The way they navigated their differences , the calm, patient approach of one against the slightly more stubborn, principled personality of the other was both endearing and realistic. Their chemistry was understated but compelling : glances, hesitant gestures, and small acts of consideration carried far more weight than overt romance. I really wish the series had devoted more time to them, as their slow-burn development had the potential to rival the main couples in emotional impact.

Overall, the plot itself is simple and sometimes a bit too safe, but the charm of the characters and the wholesome relationships make it a very enjoyable watch. It’s not a groundbreaking story, but if you want a soft, heartwarming series about first love, friendship, and growing up, this one delivers.

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Silly BL, a waste for such great actors m(._.*)m

I watched this series because I really like Off, Gun, and Neo. I understand that the producers wanted to make something funny and lighthearted. There was potential, but it fell flat. This story is just simplistic... No, stupid.

PLOT: Ten, a rich and demanding medical student, tastes a dish made by Prem, a culinary student, after a day of fasting. He is blown away and pays Prem (a lot of money) to teach him how to cook. Prem has two friends, a sister, and a grandmother. Ten has two friends and relatives. At the same time, Dynamite (Team Prem) is madly in love with Fire (Team Ten) and stalks him. Prem and his team sign up for Top Chef.

+++ Off, Gun, and Neo, and a bunch of great actors. They did their best, but can't save a so poorly-wrtiten story.
+++ The storyline is quite realistic (especially regarding the sincerity of cooking shows).
+++ Part 2 (acceptance of gay couples by families) is more interesting.

### The production aimed for a comedy, but created too many over-the-top and ridiculous characters. Furthermore, many of the comedic situations are simply stupid.

=> I regret asking such talented, established actors to perform in such a poorly written script. What a waste!
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Silly BL, a waste for so great actors m(._.*)m

J'ai regardé cette série car j'aime bcp Off, Gun & Neo. Je comprends que les producteurs voulaient faire qqchose de drôle et léger. Il y avait du potentiel, mais c'est raté. Cette story est juste simplette ... Non, stupide.

PLOT: Ten, étudiant en médecine, riche et difficile, goûte un plat de Prem, étudiant en cuisine, après 1 journée de jeune. Il est ébloui et paie Prem (très cher) pr lui apprendre à cuisiner. Pr Prem, 2 amis, 1 soeur et 1 gd-mère. Pr Ten, 2 amis et parents. //t, Dynamite (team Prem) est fou amoureux de Fire (team Ten) et le stalke. Prem et sa team s'inscrivent à Top Chef.

+++ Off, Gun et Neo et a bunch of great actors.
+++ Storyline assez réaliste (notamment sur la sincérité des shows culinaires).
+++ 2e partie (acceptation des couples gays par les familles) plus intéressante.

### La production a voulu faire une comédie, mais elle a créé trop de personnages excessifs et ridicules. De mm, bcp de situations comiques sont surtout stupides.

=> Je regrette qu'on demande à des acteurs confirmés, de talent, de jouer un script aussi mal écrit. Quel gâchis !

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A masterpiece

This series is a raw and emotional look at teenage love, identity, and loneliness in a hyperconnected world. Following four teenagers in Bangkok, it explores messy crushes, jealousy, insecurity, and the complicated ways young people try to understand what love actually means. It doesn’t present romance in an idealized way instead, it leans into the chaos and confusion of being young, where feelings change quickly and nobody fully understands themselves yet.

One of the biggest strengths of the show is how realistic it feels. The characters spend a lot of time on their phones and social media, which might feel excessive at times, but it reflects how modern teenage relationships actually work. Playlists, messages, TikTok posts, and online validation shape the way the characters interact with each other. The series captures the awkward push-and-pull of having a crush, trying to look “cool,” and wanting to be loved while still figuring out who you are.

Fou4Mod is at the center of the story, searching for romance and validation, but what makes the series interesting is that the emotional dynamics don’t revolve around just one love story. The relationships constantly shift between the four main characters, creating a messy but believable web of feelings.

Baa is easily one of the most heartbreaking characters. He has been quietly in love with Fou4Mod for years but can’t bring himself to confess. His introverted nature and fear of hurting others keep him trapped in silence, which slowly builds into emotional pain. Some of the most powerful moments come from Baa’s perspective especially when he tries to express his feelings and then pulls back at the last moment. His loneliness and internal struggle feel painfully real, making him one of the most sympathetic characters in the story.

Bua, on the other hand, represents a different kind of vulnerability. As a mixed Thai-German teenager and a TikTok creator, he constantly seeks validation through attention and popularity. At first he seems confident and carefree, but underneath that image is someone who feels deeply lonely and unsure of what love actually looks like. His dynamic with both Chian and Baa adds another layer to the story: with Chian there’s confusion and mixed signals, while with Baa there’s a quieter emotional connection between two people who are both hurting in different ways.

Visually, the series stands out a lot. The cinematography, music, and editing style give it an almost scrapbook-like or documentary feel. Filming in real locations around Bangkok especially Siam Square adds to the sense that we’re watching real teenagers navigating their lives rather than a polished fantasy. The use of natural lighting, phone footage and street scenes creates a very intimate atmosphere.

The characters themselves are messy, impulsive, and sometimes frustrating, but that’s intentional. Teenagers make bad decisions, chase the wrong people and struggle to communicate their feelings, and the show doesn’t try to hide that. Instead, it embraces the emotional chaos of first love and growing up.

Overall, this is a unique coming-of-age series that feels very different from typical BL dramas. It’s messy, emotional, and sometimes painful to watch but that honesty is exactly what makes it powerful. With strong performances, a distinctive visual style, and complex character dynamics especially through Baa and Bua’s stories the series becomes a memorable exploration of youth, loneliness, and the search for connection.

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Love Story in The 1970s is a Love Letter to us all

I was TOTALLY CAPTIVATED by this beautiful drama!!!

It was in many ways remindful of Korea’s When Life Gives You Tangerines…both beautifully and sensitively made dramas a caliber above what is out there to watch. I have said it before and will say it again, it should be a requirement to watch both WLGYT and now also Love Story In The 1970s to learn the quality of dramas Asian has the capacity to create.

I loved them both!

Each touched me deeply and will stay with me a long time.

Each raised the bar for their respective countries as examples of what an exceptional drama looks like.

And each are, in my opinion, truly works of art.

I believe they are both wonderful examples of Slice-of-Life stories…When Life Gives You Tangerines is a generational slice-of-life drama…A drama that shows us a picture over a longer length of time in a family. Yet WLGYT also gives us more beautiful moments then I can mention that will have you laughing and ugly crying throughout it’s amazing story.

Love Story In The 1970s is truly a “slice"-of-life drama. It gave us stories of a single family as they navigate daily, finding their place in a world within the backdrop of the new China. Gifting us with glimpses of such poignant sweetness when they discover simple happinesses; like when Fang Muyang brought home the record player and together they listened to some Mozart tented in their “bunk bed” (I so loved watching his face when he watches her), or their special rooftop spot or sharing a tin of melted ice cream or creating their wonderful mural out of a spiteful mess on their wall. And then there were other moments we struggled alongside them with their attempts to find their own voice, or tentatively reach out for their dreams like Fei Ni’s persistent pursuit to get to university or Fang Muyang’s struggle to create and be acknowledged for his own art.

The outstanding secondary cast from LSIT7 also portrayed their characters and their stories superbly, and I often found myself as invested in their characters as I was the leads. All were multiplexed real personalities with good and bad traits just like all of us and I’d find myself alternately rooting for them, crying for them, hating them or feeling truly empathetic to their plight. All their portrayals were deep, complex and full of humanity.

Ever since watching L&P, Yesterday Once More, My Best Summer and a few other earlier works, I have followed Chen Fei Yu. I think he is a very talented actor…BUT that said, his last two dramas I watched (and so eagerly waited for) were disappointing for me. So, I was a bit afraid he'd lost his way...and was a touch trepidatious about trying Love Story In The 1970s. But I need not have been…Chen Fei Yu was magical in this drama. His Fang Muyang sweetly reminded me at times of WLGYT’s Gwan Sik…a man often misjudged as maybe "not so bright" or not the “best choice" but both, in reality, have an incredible depth of love, integrity, caring and quiet strength we should all aspire to. Fang Muyang's powerful optimism carried himself and all he loved when life knocked them down throughout this whole story. He was the soul of this family.

Sun Qian was a perfectly cast partner to Chen Fei Yu with, I thought, great chemistry between the two. She genuinely made me believe I was watching a young girl in China in the post revolution 1970s. She seemed to epitomize a simple yet driven girl who was alternately strong, gentle, naive and wise beyond her years. If Fang Muyang was the soul of this family, Ni Fei was the backbone.

In the end Love Story In The 1970s teaches us ways to deal with hardships, teaches us to keep getting up…teaches us to care for others and shows us how we each need to stand tall When Life Gives US Tangerines.

And Chen Fei Yu?.....Welcome back, it's so good to see you again on the screen, being the talented actor you really are, in a work of such quality.

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good enough if you are looking for something light hearted. if not.. just skip

This drama is a sillier version of "something in the rain".

Plot: a 31 years old single lady is courted by her way younger childhood friend. Will they or won't they?

Strong points:✅

Good acting.

The portrait of "older" women (I use that term loosely) as desirable and beautiful despite a society which constantly pushes for younger and cute girls as peak beauty.

The development of the "mean girl". I really like her ark. She starts as an immature girl with a broken heart and becomes a more mature person.

Weak points❌

The ml lead. I love this actor. I recently saw him in "love and speed" where he played a sad sexy boy. The amount of sex appeal he portrait in that drama is insane🤣🤣 which creates a big contrast with his role in this drama.
His character in this drama is frankly cute at first but extremely annoying from the middle point.
This guy has no life nor personality outside of the fl. Through flashbacks we discover that everything he does, feel, or want was influenced by his childhood sister.

Even music, which is his dream, is basically the result of his "sister " telling him she liked a singer when she was a kid.
He is way to dependent on her and acts like a love puppy.
He signed a contract to come back in town and basically get together with his beloved "sister" and disregards everything this contract involves.
He has no respect for anyone else except her and constantly tries to jeopardize his own carrier.

They get together too soon. She never saw him as a potential lover but after a couple of home cooked meals and some sweet words she is all over him. If you really considered him just a brother I feel the internal struggle should have been a bit more intense.

The parentification here is real. At the beginning of each episodes we get bits of their childhood and it's clear both of their parents just left 2 children basically unattended. These should be "light hearted" scenes but it's quite appaling to watch sometimes.
At episode 27 I started fast forwarding like crazy. These 2 elast episodes are basically fillers.

Conclusions:

This could have been a realistic depiction of a couple who struggles with age gap but at the end it became pretty unrealistic. That's not a critique. It is just a light hearted ROM com good if you are looking for something light hearted without much struggle.


Recommendations:

Recommended if your a looking for a cute , fluffy love story.

If you'd like a more serious version of this trope, I recommend "something in the rain".

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Very high schooler love story

I need everyone to sit down because I have news. I actually… LIKED THIS SERIES. LIKE ACTUALLY LIKED IT. And trust me, I was just as shocked as you are right now because when I found out Sea and Keen were the pairing again in one of the MuteLuv stories… My immediate reaction was MISS GURLLLLL IM TIRED.

Because I swear these two keep getting the soft fluffy, comedic projects and after a while it starts feeling like eating plain toast every day. Not bad. But also… WHERE IS THE FLAVOR??? Like okay, Only Boo! was fine because that was their first series together so I accepted the fluff. But then Head 2 Head happened and I was like …girl this is kinda boring. So when I saw they were paired again I truly expected nothing. My expectations were on the floor. Actually no. My expectations were six feet underground.

But listen… I’M SO GLAD I GAVE THIS SERIES A CHANCE. Because BOYYYYYY this was actually refreshing to watch. Like I caught myself smiling at the screen multiple times like an idiot and I had to pause and ask myself "WHY AM I BLUSHING??? 😭

Also before we start — yes this review will be short. Because babes… IT’S A 4 EPISODE MINI SERIES.

What kind of dissertation do you want from me???

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a) Plot

Fast pacing. BUT it doesn’t feel rushed. And honestly for a 4 episode series, the pacing is actually handled really well.

The introduction works.
The slow burn works.
The comedy works.

Everything flows nicely from beginning to end. The only tiny thing I wish they added was a reunion scene after the time skip. Like imagine if after four years they met again at the airport and the series ended there. HELLO??? That would’ve been such a romantic cinematic moment. But it’s not a big issue. The ending we got is still cute.

Now let’s talk about the story. The plot starts when Err starts asking an online fortune teller for advice on how to win a scholarship to study abroad. And that mysterious fortune teller is Seer TK. When TK tells Err that the key to his success is to make his rival Mawin fall in love with him… Err starts paying attention to Mawin more and more.

And guess what happens next? BABY BOY FALLS FOR REAL. Classic. Predictable. BUT CUTE. And honestly the story captures that innocent 18-year-old type of love really well.

Not dramatic.
Not toxic.
Not overly sexualized.

Just awkward, sweet teenage feelings. And I actually liked that a lot. Even the cinematography looked really nice and clean for a mini series. So yeah… Plot wise? No complaints from me.

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b) Characters

> Err played by Keen Suvijak

Okay I need to say something first. I genuinely expected Err to be the same type of character Keen always plays. You know the one: Clumsy. Competitive. Talkative. A little annoying. But surprisingly??? Err is actually different here. Yes he wants to win the scholarship, but he’s not overly jealous of Mawin’s intelligence. And I like that his decision to contact Seer TK comes from his friend Benz suggesting it. Also THANK GOD the show didn’t drag out the sexual confusion storyline.

Because if Err spent three episodes going “OMG DO I LIKE BOYS???” I would’ve lost my patience immediately 🙄 Instead he just accepts his feelings pretty quickly and moves on. WE LOVE EFFICIENCY. I also really like that Err is willing to admit when he’s wrong and actually apologizes to Mawin. Communication??? In a BL series??? WE WON TODAY.

Honestly I have zero issues with Err as a character.



> Mawin played by Sea Dechchart

First of all… THIS MAN CAN SWITCH FROM HOT TO CUTE IN 0.2 SECONDS AND IT’S CONFUSING MY BRAIN 😭 Because in Head 2 Head he was giving full hot boy energy. And here??? Suddenly he looks like an innocent 18 year old student. SIR PICK A STRUGGLE.

Anyway Mawin as a character is actually pretty interesting. He’s quiet. Reserved. Doesn’t talk much. But he never rejects Err when Err wants to partner up or study together. He just kind of goes with the flow. And honestly… I kinda like that vibe. He’s calm and unbothered most of the time. My only tiny complaint is that he’s a bit too nonchalant sometimes. Like when Err confronts him about why he didn't attend the exam… SIR SAY SOMETHING. EXPLAIN YOURSELF. DON’T JUST STAND THERE LOOKING PRETTY 😭

But overall I still liked Mawin’s character.

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c) Overall

Honestly? I loved it. Sometimes the simplest stories work the best. Watching this series reminded me how pure and innocent first love at 18 can feel. And I really appreciate that the kiss scenes were simple and soft. Not overly sexual. Just two teenage boys expressing their feelings. That’s it. And it works beautifully.

Anyway y’all already know my rule: I never rewatch series unless it’s really good.

But this one??? Hmm… I might actually rewatch it someday. That’s how much I enjoyed it.

Final rating? 10/10. 🫶

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When survival is the only thing that matters

Better Days hit me much harder than I expected. What starts as a story about school bullying slowly becomes something much heavier — a look at how lonely and brutal adolescence can be when the system around you only cares about results.

Chen Nian and Xiao Bei feel incredibly real as characters. Neither of them are perfect, but that’s exactly what makes their bond so powerful. They’re just two kids trying to survive in a world that has already given up on them.

The film is quiet, intense, and emotionally exhausting in the best way. By the end I didn’t just feel sad — I felt like I had witnessed something painfully honest about growing up.

Definitely one of the most moving films I’ve watched in a long time.

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OH HONEY...

YALLLLLL 😭 Okay… let me be honest from the start. I have been staring at my screen for 10 minutes trying to figure out how to review this series because there are… issues. Multiple issues. Acting issues. Visual preference issues. Story issues. Basically… we need to sit down and unpack this properly because I have THOUGHTS.

And y’all already know one thing about me - I LOVE PRETTY MEN. That’s my brand. That’s my lifestyle. That’s my spiritual calling. So imagine my confusion when I found out Smart was the lead. I kept asking myself: WHY? No seriously. WHY??? Because on the other side we have Boom who is not only a GOOD ACTOR but also GORGEOUS. LIKE HELLO???? Why am I shipping him harder with Peanut than with Smart himself??? The math is NOT mathing.

Anyway… I actually have quite a few problems with this series so let’s unpack this mess one step at a time.

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a) Plot

Welp… it’s okay. Like… okay okay. The first 6 episodes were actually interesting. I was seated. I was invested. But after that??? It slowly became boring. Too many conflicts. Too much screen time for the main couple. And I’m sitting there like "HELLO??? WHERE ARE THE SIDE CHARACTERS???" Where’s the villain POV? Where’s Jin’s backstory? Does this man have trauma or not??? Because the show acts like he just spawned into existence with no emotional damage and I’m like "UM NO THANK YOU GIVE ME ANGST."

Also why did they spend 11 episodes focusing almost entirely on the main couple while the side stories were barely crumbs??? Actually no. Not crumbs. DUST. I was rooting so hard for Johnny × Naru but we got basically nothing. AND WHAT HAPPENED BETWEEN JADE AND LIT??? Like excuse me???

You introduced that dynamic and then just… LEFT IT THERE??? I feel like the show had the potential to explore so many side stories but instead we kept looping back to the main couple over and over again.

And honestly… I wish they made Jin play hard to get after the breakup with Akin.

Give us tension.
Give us pride.
Give us longing.

Give us sexual tension that makes people pause the episode. But no. We were robbed.

Plot wise: not terrible, not amazing. Just… meh.

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b) Characters

> Jin played by Smart Chisanupong

I’m sorry but I need to say this. During the first two episodes I kept pausing the show because BOY CLOSE YOUR MOUTH. WHY ARE YOU CONSTANTLY GAPING LIKE A CONFUSED TODDLER??? 😭 Every scene I was like "SIR PLEASE SHUT YOUR MOUTH I AM BEGGING." And the eyes??? Empty. I genuinely couldn’t tell what emotion he was feeling.

Angry?
Sad?
Conflicted?

Baby I have NO IDEA. Also can someone PLEASE cut that baby bowl haircut??? This hairstyle has been annoying me since episode one and somehow it never changes even after he becomes an actor in the story. HELLO??? CHARACTER GROWTH??? HAIR GROWTH??? ANYTHING??? And the acting difference between Smart and Boom is so obvious that it sometimes feels like they’re in two completely different shows.

Character-wise, Jin is basically the golden retriever boyfriend trope.

Very soft.
Very emotional.
Very easy to sway.

Which is fine… BUT WHY DOES THIS MAN HAVE ZERO PRIDE??? At least pretend to play hard to get for five minutes 😭 But the funniest thing is that when it comes to sex suddenly this golden retriever becomes a dog in heat. The transformation is honestly impressive.



> Akin played by Boom Raveewit

OOF. This man is dangerously gorgeous. Like actually illegal levels of handsome. And I swear he reminds me so much of Peat Wasuthorn.

The sass.
The pride.
The dramatic energy.

It’s giving Peat vibes and honestly… I’m not mad about it. Acting-wise Boom absolutely carries himself with confidence and maturity. Every time he’s on screen I completely forget about Smart’s awkwardness because Boom’s performance is just that strong.

Character-wise Akin is stubborn, prideful, and always trying to maintain his image as an untouchable actor. Which honestly works really well for the story. But I wish we got more emotional scenes when Akin finally explains why he broke up with Jin. Imagine if he cried more. Imagine the emotional breakdown. The ANGST POTENTIAL was right there. And they didn’t fully use it.

I’m upset.



> Jade played by Toey Pongsakorn

No acting complaints here. If we’re being honest the only acting issue in this series is Smart. Anyway Jade is the perfect example of a good friend.

Always supporting Akin.
Always cleaning up his mess.
Always protecting his career.

A real professional king. BUT WHY DIDN’T WE GET A SIDE PAIRING FOR HIM??? WHY WOULD YOU CREATE A GOOD CHARACTER AND NOT GIVE HIM ROMANCE??? CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR.



> Johnny played by Peanut Peeranat

UM HELLOOOOO????? DID I JUST FIND A NEW BIAS??? YES I DID 👅 First of all I realized I’ve been following him on Instagram for a while and GOOD LORD THIS MAN IS FINE. Like dangerously fine. 🫦 Also can we talk about how he lowkey resembles Boss Chaikamon??? Because I swear I see it. That little mole near his mouth??? GOOD GOD. That mole alone deserves its own fan club.

Considering this is his first supporting role, he actually did a really good job. But his character had so much unused potential. He could’ve been the middleman between Jin and Akin. He could’ve created drama. Tension. Conflict. But instead the writers just let him stand there like🧍

I AM SO FRUSTRATED. THIS MAN DESERVED MORE SCREEN TIME.

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c) Steamy scenes

OH HONEY. Yes that pun was intentional. 😏 There are actually several steamy scenes in the show but let’s be honest… The only one people truly remember is THE HONEY SCENE. And honestly??? Yeah. That one was SPICY AS HELL🌶️ But the other scenes were a bit… vanilla.

Still good.

But vanilla.

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d) OST

Who…?

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e) Overall

This series became high-rated for many people mainly because of that honey scene. Let’s just be honest about it. But for me? It’s an okay series. Not the best. Not the worst. Just okay.

And y’all already know my rule: I never rewatch series unless it’s REALLY good. And this one??? Miss girl… once is enough thank you very much. 😭🙏

Final rating: 5/10

+1 bonus point because Peanut is hot as hell 🫦

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Even better than S1!

I already loved season 1 but this season absolutely blows it out of the water — the world-building gets so much deeper and we're introduced to new characters that are such great protagonists and antagonists. You can feel the showing leaning so much more into the wackiness with the set design, costume design, and character designs, which adds so much more to how big and real the world seems.

As someone who's already caught up on the manga/anime, it's so interesting to see the foreshadowing they've been able to include. It's so satisfying to see the show take its time setting up stories and plotlines that aren't going to happen until seasons later, and they're able to be fun easter eggs for existing fans and add intrigue for new fans.

I also just have to give flowers to the casting department and the actors they decided on — I think every single character, even those with only a few minutes of screentime, were chosen perfectly, and I love seeing how into it the actors are. Mr. 9 and Mr. 3 were the standouts for me this season, but I genuinely loved every single portrayal.

Can't wait for S3!

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The Definition of a Comfort Drama

I completely fell in love with this drama from the very first episode. From the start, it already had this warm and comforting feeling that made me want to keep watching.

I truly love everything about it... the story, the actors, the characters, and the OSTs. Everything just works so beautifully together. The chemistry between the main leads is amazing and feels very natural. Their interactions are soft, sweet, and full of sincerity, which made their relationship even more enjoyable to watch.

One of the things I appreciated the most is the camaraderie, friendship, and relationships between the characters. It’s so refreshing to watch a drama where the characters genuinely support and care for each other. The friendships feel real and heartwarming.

What also makes this drama special is how simple and wholesome the story is. There’s no unnecessary drama or overly complicated conflicts. It’s mostly fluff, but in the best possible way. It’s the kind of drama that makes you feel relaxed, happy, and comforted while watching.

I’m really glad I got to experience the love story between Sheng Sheng Man and Qiang Qing Ci. Watching their relationship grow was such a sweet and memorable journey.

This drama felt like a warm hug. What a beautiful ride. ❤️

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