Reviews

Best drama in 2026

The storyline, acting, chemistry, and soundtrack were all exceptional. ❤️Love for you is such a beautifully made drama, and it truly deserves a much wider international audience. I really hope this drama becomes available on more international platforms, especially Netflix, so that more people around the world can discover and appreciate it. This drama deserves recognition and awards for the incredible work of the entire cast and crew. I sincerely hope it receives the appreciation and recognition it deserves. 👏❤️ Song Weilong should receive the best actor award for his performance in this drama.

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Life Finds Eternity Among the Stars

WEIRDO-101 is a first-love story, but what stayed with me most was Niran learning how to live with the hurt left by his parents’ divorce.

He wanted his mother, his father, and himself to remain a family. His mother’s happiness cannot simply erase that wish. I struggled with her telling him that he always comes first, especially after brushing aside his news that he has a boyfriend with “I’ll hear about that later.” To me, her words and actions did not quite match.

Niran’s ability to stand beside her at her wedding belongs to him. He has worked through his pain; that does not mean everything that hurt him has been resolved. Cheewa’s presence gives him the reassurance of being deeply important to someone, and I found that quietly moving.

I also appreciated Niran taking a year to reconsider his future. Rediscovering his love of judo makes his next step feel like his own choice. He and Cheewa can move forward together while pursuing their individual interests.

Their romance is sweet, but it is the place they gradually make for each other in their lives that makes it meaningful.

Cheewa speaks of gravity drawing them together. I like to think of it as fate: among countless stars, they found each other.

Cheewa means “life,” and Niran means “eternity.” Life looked up at the universe and found eternity. That is the feeling this lovely series left with me.

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A Massive Disappointment: Boat and Oat Deserved Better Than This AI-Level Script

Knot was easily one of my most anticipated Thai BL series of the year. The trailer looked incredibly promising, and the hype surrounding the first major Thai live-action Omegaverse series was huge. Unfortunately, the final result turned out to be a major disappointment.

The core issue of this series is the screenplay. The pacing was painfully slow, with several episodes where absolutely nothing happened. It feels terrible to say, but the writing was of such a low standard that it honestly felt like someone asked AI to write the screenplay. Many of the dialogues were completely disjointed and awkward, leading nowhere and leaving several glaring plot holes unanswered. It felt more like a rough draft that desperately needed a test audience to point out its flaws before production started. On top of that, some of the side characters were completely underdeveloped; the creators failed to give them coherent personalities or make them fit naturally into the narrative.

Maybe , the series also suffered from a noticeable lack of budget that ruined the immersion. One example: the plot heavily hyped up an important, high-status networking party meant for elite families. Yet, when the scene aired, the venue looked practically empty with maybe three extras standing around alongside the main family.

The only reason I managed to finish this show is due to the main leads, Boat Yongyut (Nakhun) and Oat Pasakorn (Phatsa). They did absolutely everything they could with the weak material they were given. Their acting was strong, and their chemistry saved the series from becoming an unwatchable disaster. As expected from this couple, the NC scenes were hot, well-acted, and actually meaningful to the story. Oat, in particular, possesses an incredible talent that is completely wasted on a script this weak.

Unfortunately, the finale left far too many questions unanswered. A perfect example of this was how they handled the pregnancy. Right from the trailer, it was obvious that Oat’s character would get pregnant. Leaving this reveal until the very last episode made it a painfully long wait for something that didn't offer any more shock value than what we already saw in the trailer. We didn't actually get to learn anything more about their story. A trailer is supposed to be a teaser for what's to come, but the series itself needs to deliver so much more. Otherwise, you might as well just watch the trailer and you’ve already seen the whole story—and that’s pretty much how this series felt.

Right now, the Thai BL industry is pumping out BL series at a rapid pace, but quantity has officially overtaken quality. There is far too much focus on nude scenes, ships, and forced fanservice, and way too little focus on solid storytelling, polished scripts, and believable character development. I truly hope Boat and Oat get a project worthy of their talents next time. For now, I’m also still waiting for someone to make a truly great, high-quality Omegaverse series.

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Two Annoying romances, Forced dialogue wit & Empty feeling

1)
Not even 2nd Lead syndrome for me here, but NO Lead Syndrome.

Somehow BOTH pairings are JUST ANNOYING OMG,
really just More Conflict than Romance, Toxic relationships and NO ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE.....
and not enough about actually discussing and showing movies side....

The only interesting parts where ML and FL working on their jobs, that is like only 10% of the drama ...

This is like a Poor man's Be Melodramatic with weak script....

2)
ML cannot communicate about important things while FL were very rude and had not only bad attitude towards ML, but also towards movies and other people too. Such an Arrogant FL, while claiming ML is arrogant. 🤦‍♀️ No self-awareness.
It takes ALOT to manage to write someone super likable like Park BoYoung into such an annoying character...

2nd Leads spend 90% time arguing, moping and being annoying.

Maybe I just don't like whiny, moping characters who take no actions to improve their lives and just whine all day...

# Dropped

3)
Was the writer trying to be all clever and witty with all this conflict dialogue and dry cynical characters?

...It just came across NOT Funny. Forced and ANNOYING. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

A series that excels at Witty dialogue and cynical dry characters is Gilmore Girls or the Kdrama Be Melodramatic or the sarcastic tone of H.P. Lovecraft or A Series of Unfortunate Events. It actually comes across fun and witty, Not annoying.

This writer just doesn't know how to do it...instead all characters become annoying..... 👎👎👎👎👎

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Six years together and somehow they still need visitor passes to each other’s lives. ?

The Early Spring

This drama really said, let’s take two flawed people, give them trust issues, emotional baggage, terrible communication skills and then put them in a relationship. What could possibly go wrong? Apparently, everything. 😂

Production

The production is polished and thoughtful, with plenty of little details that actually mean something rather than simply sitting there looking pretty. The director uses repetition and visual parallels cleverly, especially in the way Luan Nian and Shang Zhitao pass each other at different points in their lives. Even their body language and appearance change with their circumstances, quietly showing how much they have grown.

The antique typewriter was another clever touch. It becomes almost a character of its own, representing Luan Nian’s carefully controlled world. Then comes the irony of that control literally falling apart. Subtle, but nicely done.

Story

This is where the drama won me over.

It would be very easy to watch this and declare Luan Nian the villain and Shang Zhitao the innocent victim. But the writing refuses to make things that simple. Neither of them is innocent. Neither is entirely wrong. They both bring their own insecurities, fears and baggage into the relationship, and unfortunately they have a talent for pressing exactly the wrong buttons in each other.

Luan Nian is arrogant, blunt and sometimes downright infuriating. Honestly, sir, sometimes silence really is an option.

But Shang Zhitao is not the helpless victim either. She keeps him outside important parts of her life, hides things, avoids difficult conversations and expects trust while giving him plenty of reasons to question what is happening.

That is what makes the relationship interesting. There is no convenient cartoon villain standing in the corner ruining everything. It is two people who love each other but repeatedly make poor choices and make already complicated situations worse.

My biggest complaint is that the drama needed more episodes. The 24 episode format makes parts of the story feel rushed, particularly the Harbin arc. There was clearly more character development and relationship material that could have been explored.

Acting

Jing Bo Ran and Sun Qian carry the emotional weight of the drama well. Their performances make the relationship believable because they are not playing a perfect romance. There is frustration, attraction, tenderness, resentment and vulnerability.

Jing Bo Ran’s Luan Nian is especially memorable. He can go from cold and controlled to petty and ridiculous in about three seconds. 😂 He is supposed to be this sophisticated, highly controlled man, yet somehow he is also the person making me laugh the most.

Sun Qian gives Shang Zhitao enough vulnerability without turning her into a damsel who needs rescuing. Her character grows from an insecure young woman into someone capable and respected in her own right.

Romance

The romance is complicated, messy and occasionally infuriating, which is exactly why it works.

The attraction between them is obvious, but emotional intimacy is a completely different story. He wants control. She wants independence. He wants her closer. She keeps putting up walls.

Six years together and somehow they are still acting like they need visitor passes to each other’s lives. 😂

Their biggest problem is not a lack of love. It is the inability to communicate honestly and let the other person fully into their world.

And then Luke the dog arrives and basically becomes relationship therapy with four legs. Suddenly these two complicated humans start looking suspiciously like a little family. 🐶

The reconciliation is probably one of the strongest parts of the drama because it feels more earned. After everything they have been through, watching them finally communicate and understand each other gives the romance a sense of maturity rather than simply throwing them back together because the episode count says it is time.

Visuals

The visuals are beautiful without feeling unnecessarily flashy. There is a softness to the cinematography that suits the title and its themes of winter, thawing and new beginnings.

The early spring imagery works particularly well as a metaphor for the characters. Their relationship goes through its own winter before eventually reaching a second chance.

The visual storytelling with the typewriter, repeated encounters and changes in the characters’ appearance adds more depth than simply giving us pretty shots.

Final thoughts

The Early Spring is not a fluffy romance where everyone behaves sensibly and communicates like emotionally mature adults. Thank goodness, because that would have been about five episodes long. 😂

It is a story about two imperfect people who love each other but repeatedly fail to handle that love properly.

Luan Nian is arrogant enough to test your patience. Shang Zhitao is insecure enough to make you question some of her decisions. Together they are basically a walking communication disaster.

But that is also the point.

They hurt each other, separate, grow and eventually learn that love is not about being perfect. It is about becoming better and learning to make room for another person.

And yes, Luke deserves his own award because honestly, the dog understood the assignment. 🐶

8.5/10

Story: 8.5/10
Acting: 9/10
Romance: 8.5/10
Visuals: 9/10
Production: 8.5/10
Luke the Dog: 10/10

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THIS COUPLE DOESN'T COMMUNICATE AT ALL ONLY KISS

First OVERHYPED OVERRATED

I'm not into fast romance but still thought maybe it would be good they kiss in 4-5 eps only? no development or not showing how they fell for eachother? just one event that mountain? makes ml like her ?

I didn't like the scenes at all I wasn't interested in them it doesn't feel like love at all

This couple doesn't communicate at all they don't for first 11eps ? at end where is left 15-16 they do ? rest whenever they meet they only kiss or sleep I didn't see hem talking at all FML talks more with friends than ml ?both jump to conclusions,FML keeps lying to ml,hides

the scenes with friends again boring repetitive, not interesting at all, and shown much more

fml- chemistry is there but not all the time starting I did like some interaction later I felt it was boring and repetitive story she meets friends, meet ml only for little time she doesn't spend much time with him at all first I like her in the start but when relationship started it felt one sided from ml she doesn't put any effort at all ? it feels guy is doing everything.


ml- he is very rude mean gets angry I won't tolerate a guy like him IRL jerk was right word, but slowly atleast till 16 he is doing better he puts effort and does everything for her and she doesn't do anything that I felt bad for him

I copied because it was right (written by someone else)🤭- Look at their relationship.. 6 years?? She won't stay over, won't move in, meets only on weekends.. Keeps him at arm's length from her flatmates who are clearly like her family in every way that matters.. While he is just the boyfriend, contained to a very specific box in her life.. She doesn't tell him what's going on in her life, hides almost everything, lies and lies.. Alright, you don't want him in the same room as your friends and flatmates, but why, There are a lot of things he did that showed us the effort he put in for her.. But when you look back, you don't really see her doing much for him..

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Low budget, short episodes, but surprisingly BIG on entertainment! ?

The Shadow Sovereign was such a pleasant surprise. The costumes, acting and storyline were genuinely good, and Princess Zhao Yang was exactly my kind of FL. Smart, calculating, fearless and always three steps ahead. 👏

Yes, you can see the budget limitations and the story could easily have been stretched into a full length drama, but honestly, I enjoyed the fast pace and lack of unnecessary filler.

Great chemistry between the leads, plenty of palace scheming, and a satisfying story that kept me hooked.

Sometimes you do not need a huge budget when you have a good story and characters worth watching. I would happily take another 20 episodes of this one. 😂

Definitely one of the better micro dramas I have watched.

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Seeing BL Actors Outside BL — 9/10

I actually started watching *Leap Day* because of the **leads**. I don't usually watch many mystery series, and I already knew this wasn't a BL. But that was exactly what made me curious — I wanted to see **how these actors would perform outside a BL**.

And honestly, they really did their best. 👏

The story is somewhat **new and different in its own way**, and even though mystery isn't normally my type, the series kept me watching. I thought I might stop after a few episodes, but it wasn't boring at all. Once I started, I genuinely wanted to know what would happen next.

### 🎭 Gun

**Gun was amazing.** For me, he really carried the character extremely well.

It wasn't just about delivering lines — his **execution of the character, expressions and emotions** made the character feel believable. He really led the series with his acting

### ❤️ Pond

I also have to say that **Pond has improved a LOT** compared with his previous work.

What surprised me most was the final episode. He actually **made me cry**. 🥹 That showed me that he can create emotion through his acting even outside the BL genre.

I also liked the way the relationship between Gun and Pond's characters was built. Their connection developed well, and you could feel **affection, care and love** between them. I saw affection and genuine love in the relationship that the story wanted to show.

And that made me appreciate them more as individual actors. They are both BL actors who have their own CPs, but here they showed that they can work together **without depending on BL chemistry**.

That was actually one of the main reasons I enjoyed watching this.

### 😍 Dew

I've seen Dew's previous work, so I already had some idea of him as an actor.

In *Leap Day*, I felt that he was **trying his best to fit the character**. He is honestly very handsome 😭, and I could see the effort he put into the role.

I still have my own thoughts about his acting compared with his previous work, but for this character, I think he genuinely tried his best.


🎭 **Gun:** Amazing — excellent character execution
❤️ **Pond:** Huge improvement; emotional performance
😍 **Dew:** Handsome and genuinely tried his best
📖 **Story:** New/different and interesting
🕵️ **Mystery:** Not my usual genre, but it kept me watching
❤️‍🩹 **Gun & Pond relationship:** Affection and love, but not BL-style romantic desire
😴 **Boring:** Not at all
🥹 **Emotional impact:** Definitely there


⭐ Overall: **9/10**

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Love doesn't ask for perfection

Some dramas entertain you. Others quietly become part of you. The Early Spring was definitely the second one.
From the very first episode, I found myself completely invested in Shang Zhi Tao's journey. Watching her go from an inexperienced graduate, constantly underestimated in one of Beijing's most prestigious advertising agencies, to a woman who slowly found her confidence and proved her worth was incredibly satisfying. She never stopped fighting for herself, even when the people around her made her feel like she didn't belong, and that made it impossible not to root for her. Then there's Luan Nian. He's not an easy character to love. Cold, emotionally distant, demanding... the kind of man who pushes people away before they can get close. Their relationship is anything but perfect. It's built on attraction, admiration, misunderstandings, pride, and years of feelings left unspoken. At times it was frustrating to watch because I just wanted them to be honest with each other, but that's also what made it feel so real. Seeing Luan Nian finally understand what Shang Zhi Tao truly meant to him only after she chose herself and walked away was heartbreaking. Sometimes we realize someone's worth only when we can no longer reach them. What I appreciated most is that the drama never tries to convince us they're perfect people. They both carry emotional baggage, they make mistakes, they hurt each other, and they struggle to communicate. Yet the story never tells us they have to "fix" themselves before they deserve happiness. Instead, it shows two flawed people slowly learning how to understand each other, forgive each other, and become the safe place they had both been searching for. That, to me, was the most beautiful part of the entire drama. Love isn't about finding someone perfect. It's about finding someone who sees every imperfect part of you and chooses to stay. And then there's Jing Boran and Sun Qian... wow. What a pairing. Their chemistry was absolutely incredible. They didn't need dramatic confessions or grand romantic gestures. A glance across the office, a teasing conversation, a moment of silence... they made every interaction feel intimate and meaningful. It's been a long time since I've believed in a couple this much.
The friendships deserve just as much love. I genuinely adored every single member of the group. They weren't simply supporting characters; they had their own dreams, struggles, and personalities, and together they created such a warm, comforting atmosphere. The workplace itself became more than just an office. It became a place where people grew, failed, succeeded, laughed, and found a family in each other.
If I have one complaint, it's that I wanted more. More episodes. More ordinary moments. More time with these characters. I wasn't ready to say goodbye, and I think that's the biggest compliment I can give a drama. It wasn't just a romance. It was a story about growing up, learning to love, chasing your dreams, and finding the people who make every step of the journey worth it.

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A Cute, Feel-Good School Romance

I actually started watching My School President because of Gemini's concert 😄, and then I got curious about the series.

And I have to say, Fourth is really cute! ❤️

Coming to the series itself, it's basically a normal school love story where a boy wants to help his crush and slowly gets closer to him. The story isn't extremely complicated, but it works because of the cute moments and the way the relationship develops.

Gemini and Fourth acted really well, and I especially enjoyed their moments together. Their chemistry is sweet and natural, and they make the romantic scenes enjoyable to watch. ❤️

The story is good, the editing is okay, and the music is very well done. The songs fit the school/music atmosphere really nicely.

The remaining cast also did a good job and added to the overall fun of the series.

For me, this is a cool, enjoyable and feel-good series. Nothing overly complicated, but sometimes you don't need a complicated story — a good cute romance that is enjoyable to watch is enough. 😊

❤️ Leads: Gemini Norawit & Fourth Nattawat
😍 Fourth: So cute!
🎭 Acting: Very good
❤️ Chemistry: Cute & enjoyable
📖 Story: Good
✂️ Editing: Good/okay
🎵 Music: Very well done
👥 Supporting cast: Good
✨ Overall feeling: Cool, cute & enjoyable

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A quiet summer, a gentle love

This was such a gentle and comforting watch. It has that quiet charm that Japanese BLs do so well, where the story unfolds naturally without relying on unnecessary drama. I really enjoyed the calm atmosphere and the way the relationship developed through small moments rather than grand gestures. The leads had a sweet, believable chemistry, making it easy to root for them from the beginning. More than anything, I appreciated how the drama embraced simplicity. It wasn't trying to shock or constantly raise the stakes, it simply focused on two people slowly finding comfort in each other. I do wish it had left a slightly stronger emotional impact because I never became completely attached to the story, but it was still a lovely, easy watch that left me with a smile.

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? Good Acting & Chemistry, But Weak Editing

I finally watched Payback, including the uncut version, and honestly I have mixed feelings about it.

Toptap Jarukit as Jay and Min Thanakorn as Sun were the main reason I stayed invested. I liked their chemistry, and there were moments where I really wanted to see more of their relationship develop. ❤️‍🔥

The overall revenge/entertainment-industry storyline is interesting, and the drama has enough happening to keep you watching. I was genuinely curious about how the story would unfold.

But my biggest problem was the editing and the way the story was developed.

I specifically watched the uncut version because I hoped the additional scenes would make everything feel more complete. Unfortunately, even the uncut version still left me feeling that something was missing. Some parts moved too quickly, while other moments needed more explanation and development.

I also wanted more depth for Sun and Jay. Their chemistry was there, but I felt the drama could have given them more time to develop emotionally and allowed viewers to become more attached to them.

The acting was good, and I enjoyed watching both Toptap and Min. I just felt that the material and the actors had more potential than what the final editing and pacing allowed them to show.

So I don't regret watching Payback, but I finished it thinking:

“This could have been SO much better with better editing, pacing and character development.”

❤️ Leads: Toptap Jarukit (Jay) & Min Thanakorn (Sun)
❤️‍🔥 Chemistry: Good
📖 Story: Interesting concept
🎭 Acting: Good
✂️ Editing: Needed improvement
💞 Relationship development: Wanted more
🎬 Uncut version: Better, but still felt incomplete

Overall: 7.5/10

Not a drama I regret watching, but definitely one where I kept thinking: “This could have been so much better with better editing and more development.”

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Can a lie lead you back to love?

I really liked the mix of romance, mystery, and second chances, and the amnesia trope was handled in a way that kept me curious throughout the drama. Watching Eun Sae slowly rebuild her life while Tae Ha struggled with the consequences of the lie he told to protect her made their relationship both sweet and bittersweet.
The chemistry between the leads was natural, and it was easy to understand why they were drawn to each other. I especially enjoyed the quieter moments, where their feelings were shown through small gestures rather than big declarations. The mystery surrounding Eun Sae's past also added enough tension to keep the story moving without taking away from the romance. I do wish some parts had been explored a little more, especially once the truth started coming out, because everything wrapped up a bit too quickly.

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❤️ Great Chemistry, Excellent Acting & So Much Potential — 9/10

I really enjoyed this series. The story is good, the editing is fine, the music fits well, and most importantly, the drama never felt boring.

The chemistry between the leads is AWESOME. ❤️‍🔥 Their interactions felt natural, and that made the whole series much more enjoyable for me.

The acting was also surprisingly excellent, especially considering this is their first work. Shu Yuan is AMAZING! 😭👏 I really want to see him in more projects because he has so much potential.

My only reason for not giving it a full 10/10 is the character development. I feel some characters could have been explored more deeply. With more background, motivations, and emotional development, it feel we might have even more attached and involved with them.

So for me:

⭐ Story: 8.5/10
🎭 Acting: 9.5/10
❤️ Chemistry: 10/10
✂️ Editing: 9/10
🎵 Music: 9/10
😴 Boring factor: Almost none 😂
💫 Overall: 9/10

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an inspiring kdrama about family, love, and healing

The plot of this k-drama is simply beautiful! It was simple, healing, and romantic at the same time.

I like how the lead characters were both very flawed people, and they slowly heal through meeting each other. It's also nice to see the character development and growth of our leads as each episode passes by.

Storytelling was almost perfect expect that I felt that the ending or the episodes before the ending was a bit rushed, and messed up, some of the scenes were redundant (they kept showing flashbacks), although i understand why they placed it to wrap up some scenes and also the ending.

I also appreciate how well they balanced the story. The heavy moments from the scars and trauma of our ML and FL, was perfectly balanced by the light side plots of this show. There are 3 more pairings in this drama aside from our leads to look forward to, which made this drama even better and interesting! They are just too cute to resist and I want to see them more!

The casting was amazing, I did not expect Lee Sung Kyung to pull this genre very well also she's very pretty in this show, the make up, hair styling and fashion was just so on point! Loving her bags as well!

Chae Jong-hyeop was great too! It's not easy to pull two different personalities and he did it so well! His micro-acting too with his expressions when zoomed in was just amazing as well! He is a great actor and I fell in love with him because of his acting here! The other guys too the one who played Yeon Tae Seok and Cha Yu Gyeom were good looking and pulled great chemistry and acting with their pairs!!

Overall, the drama was a nice and memorable watch, I will surely miss this and rewatch it if I do! However its not perfect there are parts of the show that could have been better.

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