Reviews

I DROPPED AND PICKED AGAIN ON THIS ONE HAHA

In the beginning when I started watching it, first the title only made me lazy to go on second, reaching ep 3 didn't help me feel anything which led me to drop it; but Jingyu and Kuma are such a lovely couple I never stopped watching them in reels. Later because of viewers' reviews and actors themselves made me go and watch again. Within 4 days I completed from ep 3-16. Going to watch their special episodes now. BUT I felt, everytime, they LACK to CONVEY some STRONG EMOTIONS. For instance, when Qingtian died, NGL, i cried when I watched edits of him on instagram but on main screen I didn't because nobody in serie cried or MOURNED as much as viewers did. ANOTHER, everytime Changyang and Qinglang met after LONG LONG time, they DIDN'T SEEM excited and emotional as I expected them to be. Emotion was literally SUPPRESSED. (Telling myself: this seems suppressed and surreal, because who doesn't show any emotions when they meet their beloved?). At least they cud have thrown themselves to each other's arms. They were so MONOTONOUS!. They were expressive but not expressive and that DEFINATELY is on DIRECTOR. Rest everything is perfect!, the actors, cinematography, songs and story which I thought I'd not find likeable at first 3 eps. Thank you for your hardwork, Jia Lan Shan Ying Studio and everyone!!! Extra love to my Jingkuma jub jub.

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KNOT: A Knot of Wasted Potential

From WHERE do I even start?? 😭

I had expectations for this series, BUT I ended up disappointed!! THEY HAD THE OPPORTUNITY to do better than My Stubborn, and they FAILED...

They chose the ABO universe without properly portraying its characteristics. They talked about pregnancy and the Enigma concept without actually showing us the outcome. They mentioned rut, but we barely got to see it. They talked about heat, but what we got was nowhere near enough! They didn't even bother to DEEP-DIVE into the ABO cycle and explore its full potential. 🤦‍♀️

And let's not even TALK about that wacky CGI crap... 💀 Especially the car and driving scenes!! The VFX were so bad that they completely ruined the immersion. How are viewers supposed to get emotionally invested in a scene when the CGI keeps pulling them out of it??

AND THOSE SO-CALLED "BODYGUARDS"?? ARE THEY JUST THERE FOR SCREEN TIME?! 😭 WHO IN THE WORLD has bodyguards standing ONE INCH away from their boss inside HIS OWN HOUSE or during an INTIMATE CONVERSATION?? Make it make sense!!

Too many unnecessary scenes and WAYYYYY too much slow motion just to drag out the runtime of each episode. Like, PLEASE, we get it!! 😭

I'm a BIG fan of the ABO universe, which makes watching this series an even BIGGER disappointment. They had so much potential to explore, yet somehow managed to leave so much of it untouched.

⭐ My Ratings
Story: 4/10 — The story is there, but the plot development, the pacing and screenwriting fail to bring it to life.
Acting: 6/10 — Cringey moments here and there, and you can tell that some of the actors didn't fully understand their characters. They sometimes feel like avatars simply executing instructions, with little personality or depth added to their performances.
Cast: 8.5/10 — A great cast full of potential! However, the outfits and makeup give off more of a VAMPIRE vibe, especially for the Alpha brothers, rather than fitting the ABO universe.
Production: 3/10 — Again THERE WAS a potentiel. Just a massive facepalm. 🤦‍♀️
OST: 1/10 — Simply not my cup of tea (and some scenes got the BGM louder 💀)
VFX: 3/10 — I'll let the car scenes speak for themselves. 💀
Rewatch Value: NEVER. 🚫
Overall: 6/10

Final verdict: This series had the cast and the concept to deliver something much better, but the execution just wasn't there. As someone who genuinely loves the ABO universe, I'm disappointed by how much potential went to waste. 😩

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Stupidest Title Ever!

Weird. And just a shade demented. Unfortunately, this series is the most inappropriately named series – ever. While ‘buttocks’ is certainly a theme, it is so much more than that. I do wish it would have leaned into what made it so quirky in the first place and just had gone full steam ahead; but it did not. It started to but then decided, I think, to get politically correct. It is really a ‘May-December’ BL. The series is also simply too short for any consequential character development and/or intensity of relationships and thus both feels incomplete. Therefore, it all leads to a fantasy island ending. What and how two consenting adults wish to and want to display and express their sexual preferences is totally and strictly up to them; just be adult about it and understand and unequivocally agree to the perimeters. This could have been a ground-breaking series if they carried it a bit further and made it more adult-like.

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Review: "Qiao Xian Sheng Fu Ren Ta Sa Bao Quan Chang Le"

If you're looking for a short drama that actually delivers on its promises, "Qiao Xian Sheng Fu Ren Ta Sa Bao Quan Chang Le" is definitely worth checking out. I'm giving it an 8.5 out of 10, and honestly, it earns every bit of that score.

The absolute highlight of the show has to be the cast. Sometimes shorter dramas struggle with stiff performances, but the acting here is incredibly natural. The entire cast shares this fantastic on-screen chemistry that just pulls you in right away. They bring a lot of conviction to their roles, making the whole production feel really polished and engaging from start to finish.

Beyond the acting, the technical side is just as solid. The writing is super tight with a pacing that never really gives you a chance to get bored. It builds up momentum perfectly and transitions smoothly without ever dragging its feet. They also nailed the soundtrack. The background music drops at the exact right moments to hype up the atmosphere, which makes the key scenes feel so much more impactful and satisfying to watch.

Because it moves fast and is genuinely well-made, it’s one of those rare shows that actually has great re-watch value. It’s a breezy, highly entertaining watch that you can easily put on again when you just want to kick back and relax. I highly recommend it if you want something high-quality and fun without having to commit to a super complicated plot.

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My fave Jbl now

This is easily my fave Jbl now😭🥰🥰🥰 I love everything about this show, all the cast,acting,story,chemistry😭😭😭 speechless and at the same time I wanna yap about this show !!!! I’m gonna miss them😭😭😭 They should make Season 2 asap!!!!! My Mondays wouldn’t be the same without my silly cop lovers😭😭😭 Saito Ryu and Watanabe Shu are such a great actors hands down🫡 and the way Shiono kissed Takoi is so gentle and you can really feel the love between the two🤭 If you haven’t watch it please do!!!!!! Coz it/ so effin good!!!

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❤️ A Love Story That Made Me Feel Everything

I honestly didn’t expect The Early Spring to affect me this much.

This is one of those dramas where I became completely emotionally invested in the characters. Luke and Flora’s relationship felt so real to me—not because it was perfect, but because it wasn’t. They had misunderstandings, jealousy, insecurity and moments where they struggled to understand what the other person needed. But underneath all of that was a deep love and a genuine desire to build a life together.

What I loved most was the way their feelings were often shown through small gestures, looks and silences rather than endless declarations of love. Sometimes a single expression from Luke said more than a whole conversation. ❤️

I also really appreciated Flora as a character. She is strong and independent, but the drama doesn’t confuse strength with being emotionless. She is sensitive, vulnerable and sometimes afraid—and that makes her strength feel much more human. I loved watching her grow both personally and professionally and eventually build a life and career of her own.

And Luke… 😅 What can I say? He could be incredibly frustrating, especially with his jealousy, but he was also patient, caring, loyal and completely in love with her. Watching him learn that loving Flora also meant giving her space and trusting her was one of my favorite parts of their story.

The cinematography and visual storytelling were beautiful. There are so many scenes that stayed with me, from the typewriter and the handwritten words to the little everyday moments between Luke and Flora. The symbolism throughout the drama made the final episodes especially emotional.

And that ending… ❤️
The proposal, their friends being there, the ring, the L necklace and all the callbacks to their story made me incredibly emotional. It felt like the drama was closing a circle that had been built over the entire series.

I laughed, I got frustrated, I cried (more than once 😭), and by the end I genuinely didn’t want to say goodbye to these characters.

A beautiful, warm and emotional love story that I will remember for a long time.

Definitely one of my favorite dramas of 2026. ❤️

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Beautiful but has a weak script & poor pacing that isn't saved by the amazing cast

I finally finished this today 😮‍💨

I took a break at the halfway point (episode 41) earlier this year because it was just so long and dragged a lot. I guess it says something about the story that I was able to pick it back up months later without needing to be refreshed on the plot? I picked it back up just this week and was fatigued by the time I got to episode 77, but I pushed through because I really wanted to complete this drama after so long.

The sets, jewelry, and dresses/robes were gorgeous, and you could tell they prioritized those in the budget because the armor was cheap and fake looking. I also quite enjoyed the OST. While not particularly memorable, there were many songs that were pleasant to hear while watching. It's a very pretty drama, but I feel it could have been better with less filler and cut down to only 45-50 episodes. Many arcs take an unnecessary amount of time (10-20 episodes) to resolve, while others lasting years are time skipped and finish in a single episode.

Without spoiling, the result is a confusing and inconsistent mess because they focus on a petty squabble or misunderstanding for multiple episodes but skip important events in the FL's life. Later in the show, new characters are added without a proper introduction to facilitate the plot and it's very rushed. While I'm not totally critical of the drama and think it has it's good moments, I cannot recommend it for the reasons I stated. If you're a fan of the actors and have 72 hours to spare, maybe check it out? It's a slog to get through.

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A BL beyond just getting together

This one stands out from the crowd. As a BL drama with an actual plot beyond just being about love. I was not just watching for the main leads to get together but i was also hooked onto knowing the other plot points. What all of these people are gonna do after graduation, the senior year fatigue is real. Finding jobs and shitting friends, who appear as friends but belittle you and never try to understand what you might be going through.
As for the relationship between the leads, it is ever so beautiful. It is not the typical push and pull or some other cliche. It seems natural , beautiful and also very heart warming. The cute moments they have together are very much spontaneous and very much make you giggle, kick your feet kind of thing without being abusive or by crossing the line without consent.
The actors bring certain charm to their character and the cinematography and direction is a treat to watch.
The way when the character is depressed , everything is darker, there are shadows everywhere and then when things are happier its lit and bright.
Also shoutout to the therapy sessions, instead of trauma dumping on the partner, its great to see the ml going through therapy taking advice and trying things out for himself. The therapist was very much shown from a professional pov.
I really enjoyed this a lot and also choi aera and the yoon woon are the gems of women seen in bl. They were quitely supporting and understanding without making it a big weird thing.
I wish this was how all the bls were and not the nonsense that is produced in abundance every year.

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THE BEST SHOW YOU CAPULD EVER POSSIBLY WATCH

This was actually my first LGBTQ reality show after the boyfriends which I watched a year ago I had no particular expectations tbh but when I started watching i couldn't stop myself from finishing it in just a single day I cried so much in this like i never have cried this way in any show and it still amazes me how nay of the show even coming out now could not LIKE COULD NEVER COMPARE TO THIS. It has set the reality show standards so high for me I am left unsatisfied with other shows.
And you should watch this show it doesn't matter if guan yu and Gino still are dating or not or if bobo and susu have begun their relationship what's more important is that this show made me realise how important friendship is it's far much better and important than finding a lover and bobo and eri friendship had made me tear up so damn much I love them i literally went to eye some sexy gay guys but it turned to be an emotional rollercoaster for me and I am not complaining I LOVE THIS SHOW AND I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE THE DIRECTOR A PETITION TO GIVE ME SEASON 2 CAUSE I AM FUCKING STARVED 😭😭😭🙏

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Concubines Dropped Like Flies... Another One Bites the Dust

The more I watch Tan Song Yun, the more I like her. Her portrayal of the unfavored daughter of a concubine expertly navigating the treacherous waters of jealousy, schemes, and favoritism was deftly done. She handled each crisis with aplomb and unwavering faith in herself.

The Good:
• If viewers appreciate needlework (and I do), there were ample opportunities to enjoy it from subtle designs on clothing to larger pieces. I value when dramas have something distinctive to distinguish themselves.
• I so appreciate an intelligent character. The FL managed to stay ahead of most of the calamities schemed to befall her by resourcefulness and strategic planning. I tire of the idea that a "badass" female has to be able to toss around 200 pound men, act coarsely, and talk with vulgarities. It's refreshing to see a strong woman who holds her own with kindness, inner strength, and capability. Although she had every right to claim victimhood, she kept putting one foot in front of the other and continued on with her life. She didn't allow circumstances to make her a victim.
• The ML was cold and aloof, which was hardly surprising when so much was expected of him, and it seemed all of his concubines tried to take advantage of him, and none of them loved him except for his status and wealth. Hence, his indifference to his new wife. He'd been in a loveless marriage with her sister, who had schemed against him (orchestrating him marrying her sister was also her plot in order to protect her only son after her death; she didn't care about her husband or sister's feelings).
• Good Lord, I despised the ML's mother. Villains, I can handle. They're bad, and that's acknowledged; however, people who claim to be superior and all-knowing who make horrible choices and treat people badly under the guise of good are much worse to handle. My compliments to Wu Mian for playing a character I wanted to slap desperately and often. It was agonizing to see her steamroll everyone and have her son accept it for the sake of filial piety.
• There was a love triangle done respectfully. With the kind of person the FL was, I think she could have made a good life with the 2ML, too (if the story had gone that way), but she kept her boundaries intact and he abided by them to an extent.

The Bad:
• The misunderstandings went on far too long. I understand why they occurred. Both ML and FL were hesitant and suspicious of one another for good reasons, so it made sense and wasn't only ratcheted angst to fill episodes. But it got old.
• I really hate the trope of the FL distrusting the ML even though he saved her time after time and did all sorts of good things for her. Conversely, she trusted the 2ML unconditionally, even though there were ample warning signs. If the FL was intelligent, as the writer wished us to believe, she wouldn't be insufferably dense.

I added a half star for the embroidery and the convoluted antics the writer took to ensure the FL was the last woman standing. No modern viewer wanted a happy ending with a man and his five wives walking off into the sunset.

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Match Point — Love, Tennis, and Choosing Our Own Futures

Match Point was a fun and easy-to-watch school BL that mixed romance, tennis, family rivalry, and a little Romeo and Juliet-style conflict.

Sun and Bay come from two families running restaurants opposite each other, while their fathers have been rivals for years. At first, the conflict between the families seems almost more troublesome than the romance itself, but tennis gradually becomes the place where Sun and Bay learn to trust and support each other.

I especially enjoyed watching their relationship develop through playing doubles. They are very different, but when they stand on the court together, they become true partners. Their romance was cute, surprisingly passionate at times, and I thought Ping was very charming in this role.

The final episodes finally reveal the rather ridiculous reason behind the fathers' long-running feud, while Sun faces an important tennis tryout and Bay prepares to leave for Italy to study art. I liked that the ending didn't make either boy give up his own future just to stay together. They choose their individual paths while still choosing each other.

The supporting characters also receive their own conclusions, including Bay's older brother finding the life he actually wants and Kong finally moving forward from his long unrequited love.

Overall, Match Point was cheerful, romantic and entertaining, although I do think the story could have been told in fewer than ten episodes. Some of the family conflict in the later episodes felt stretched out.

Still, I enjoyed spending time with Sun and Bay. Their story ends not with one of them sacrificing his dream for love, but with both of them moving forward and trusting that their relationship can survive the distance.

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The reason why I love JBLs

Duty First, Kiss Later is everything I love about JBLs. It's cute, funny, it never took itself too seriously, but that never detracted from the romance and sometimes heartbreak between the two characters. JBLs just really have a way with balancing different emotions that BLs from other countries struggle with. From the first episode I was shocked and smiling like a fool from the first kiss scene, then sad and disheartened in the second episode, to laughing out loud because of the characters' shenanigans. The actors really did such an amazing job conveying their feelings and making these characters feel like real people even when they're being completely ridiculous.
I really hope this series gets a second season because I could watch Takoi running around like an idiot and Shiono chasing after him all day.

General info for anyone wanting to know:
• Is the series nsfw/spicy? No, the characters only have a couple of kiss scenes and nothing else.
• Is there noncon or violence? Yes, there are multiple fight scenes which lead to blood shed.
• Is there a love triangle? Yes, Takoi was out here releasing pheromones istg cause he had multiple love interests.

Also, if you liked this series, there's an old yaoi manga called Honto Yajuu which had a similar vibe to it except it's about a police officer and yakuza member. It is also very silly and cute, but Honto Yajuu is also relatively smutty tbh so if that's something you're interested in than you might enjoy reading it.

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