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Bury My Secrets in the Moonlit Glow
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Aug 28, 2026
61 of 61 episodes seen
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Overall 6.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 6.5

ML putted storyline off

This was an interesting Chinese short drama with a mix of romance, misunderstandings, hidden identities, revenge, and a little bit of craziness thrown in.

The story follows genius hacker Tang Xiao Wan, who is forced to marry Song Shi Yan, a cold and stern CEO, in place of her sister. What begins as a marriage neither seems completely happy with slowly turns into a complicated relationship filled with misunderstandings and feelings neither of them knows how to express.

Three years into their marriage, a mysterious pregnancy test causes even more suspicion between them. Wanting a divorce, Xiao Wan secretly disguises herself as the hacker “Wang Gang” to threaten Song Shi Yan. But things become much more complicated when she discovers that her sister has returned with a new face and is carrying out her own revenge plot.

I enjoyed the mystery surrounding the sister and watching the truth slowly come out. I also liked seeing Xiao Wan and Shi Yan finally begin to understand each other after so many misunderstandings.

However, the ending felt incomplete to me. After everything the characters went through—the secrets, revenge, misunderstandings, and emotional pain—I expected more closure. It felt like the story reached the point where everything was finally coming together and then suddenly stopped.

I would have loved a few more scenes showing Tang Xiao Wan and Song Shi Yan afterward, especially seeing what their relationship became once all the secrets were gone. Even a short epilogue would have made the ending much more satisfying.

Overall, it was an entertaining drama with an interesting storyline, but the rushed and incomplete ending kept it from being as satisfying as it could have been. ❤️

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Summertime
6 people found this review helpful
Aug 28, 2026
2 of 10 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Another Best Korean BL of The Year Yet…

Korean BL fans, we have been served something new to obsess over!!!

This series? ABSOLUTELY YES!

I like the premise and although it’s a high school BL romance, it’s unlike what we’ve watched before. The storyline here is unique and, dare I say it, more risqué (because WHAT WAS THAT OPENING?!)

I love everything episode 1 and 2 gave us, and I’m excited for the upcoming episodes.

This is a good one for sure. Another good Korean BL 2026? Here it is.

If everything you’ve read isn’t convincing you to watch, then sweetheart, you are about to miss out on GOOD STUFF.

(As always I’ll edit as I watch)

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Our Youth
3 people found this review helpful
Aug 28, 2026
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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IM CRYING.

I am always very critical on movies/series and I never give as much 10/10's anymore as I used to. But this series deserves a 10/10 on everything (aside from Kenshin). I am honestly extremely surprised. One of my friends recommended this to me and I just put it on my watch list without many thoughts. This is her comfort show and she kept talking about it online, so I had to watch it. I was super surprised about the amazing colour grading and camera work. I actually didn't expect this series to be this stunning. This lowkey became my comfort show as well.

Starting off with one of my main reasons of my high review: the production. The first scene was beautiful and I was super stunned. It's also cool they added a horizontal shot in the first episode. And aside from the amazing camera work, the colour grading and the editing was just... everything. I've watched many Japanese BL's, but this one? It might just be the best one. It had 4 producers, 2 screenwriters, 2 directors, composer and a Chief Producer?? That's a LOT comparing to other JBL's I've seen. 4 producers might even be the most I have seen on a BL in general. This is absolute cinema.

I really like how the shows portrays both Jin and Haruki in a different way. Both are struggling with parental issues, both neglect, but the parents out it in different ways. I really like this type of very opposite situation romance. I honestly struggled to relate to Haruki. I have to say my main focus in this series was Jin. I can relate to him with almost all the issues he's facing. Although I understand the type of pressure Haruki was under, it was like I was watching this more for Jin. The show felt like Haruki was the main lead and it showed more of his life rather than Jin's, but that also caused me to sometimes be a bit impatient for Jin scene's,

In the beginning I kind of already guessed the situation Jin was facing. It seemed obvious by his irritations. What I loved about Jin is how he quickly found comfort in another human being aka Haruki. If I'm honest, this was a very unhealthy reaction of him. But given his situation I can totally understand it. I didn't care much about Jin. And I hate to say that. Although I get Jin's situation, his story somehow interested me less. His friends sucked, but he was also very quiet and never told his friends the reality. Now I am not blaming Jin because yk... I get it. He studied hard to keep up his reputation mainly for his parents and his friends, which really saddened me.

Normally I talk about acting underneath the production, but this time I moved it under the plot. I'm gonna be very honest, I was aware that there was a Japanese BL actor who assaulted a women BUT I didn't know it was one of the main leads in Our Youth until after watching this series. Now I do not support his behaviour at all and it disappoints me to hear... But honestly I was just looking to watch something nice. I also didn't really care that much about his character. I think the acting was nice but I'm happy he won't come on screen anymore after what he did, or at least, I hope. Motojima Junsei is an amazing actor and if he did/does something I will, of course, hold him accountable.

Overall this might be one of the best BL's I've watched in a while and I will probably not move on. The production is just... everything. I have written it again and again but I just can't really see myself through the POV of Haruki because I related to much to Jin. Not anymore though, don't worry. I recommend this to everyone. Especially BL fan's who care about the production of a series. It just made me emotional.

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A Girl Like Me
0 people found this review helpful
Aug 28, 2026
40 of 40 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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I Could See the Charm… I Just Couldn’t Feel It

I wanted to like this drama more than I actually did.

There are quite a few things I appreciated about it. The humor, even in the court and political scenes, kept things light, and Ban Hua's family was one of my favorite parts. They're incredibly protective and considerate toward her, but considering how she was raised and that she's royal kin, her personality actually makes sense. She's confident, outspoken, fearless, and refreshingly different from the usual historical female lead. I genuinely enjoyed her character.

I also appreciated the story, the characters, and the overall lighthearted approach. So I can understand why this drama has so many fans and such a high rating.

What I struggled with was the presentation. The dialogue, mannerisms, and delivery felt very theatrical and somewhat unnatural to me. Perhaps that's intentional for the historical setting, but it's simply not a style I'm comfortable watching. Rong Xia was particularly difficult for me to connect with. This isn't a criticism of Hou Minghao's acting—he's actually one of the Chinese actors I really like. I think he portrayed Rong Xia exactly as intended; it's just that the character's very restrained and formal manner didn't work for me.

I also didn't feel much chemistry between Hou Minghao and Guan Xiaotong. Maybe it's just me, because chemistry is subjective, but even their hugs and kisses didn't really give me that romantic feeling. 😂 I can usually tell when a couple's intimacy on screen actually affects me. With this pair, I could see the romance, but I didn't really feel it.

Overall, I can appreciate what this drama has to offer—the humor, the characters, the family dynamics, and the story itself. I just didn't connect with the overall presentation enough to become fully invested. Perhaps it's simply a matter of personal taste.


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XO's quote:
“When fate shows us what we might lose, it is love that teaches us to fight for what we can still save.” — XO ❤️

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My Bias, My Boss
7 people found this review helpful
by bmt
Aug 28, 2026
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.5
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 6.0
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Green Flag, Red Flag

When this was aired, I was already hooked with Spooky in Love and loving the chemistry of the two leads there. As it will come to an end, I looked for a drama without any fantasy and just pure human relationships.

This drama takes us into another office romance, but the premise did not start in the office. It started with a fan named Nam Da Reum, a girl who had been a fan of one of the members of a boy band that disbanded quite some time. We may think she is an obsessed fan who eventually changed jobs just to see him.
At first, I was irritated by her fangirling. However, he became her inspiration. She did not fantasize over him, just supporting even if not seen. We may say she adored him, but not really knowing his full character.

Her bias - Lee Chan with Kang Ha Gi who is part of Appello. But since Chan focused on acting, the company has 1 CEO and that is Ha Gi. So, it must be a disappointment to Da Reum not to find Chan as her boss.

The characters have some good and bad sides, just like any human being. I would not find the writers at fault, since none of us is perfect. Da Reum may be returning to that high school fangirling, but she is hardworking and excels in her job. Her boss took notice of her, at first, thinking of her as a spy from a competing company. But when proven otherwise, Ha Gi became trusting. For the first half of the drama, Ha Gi managed to act as CEO in front of Da Reum. As for Chan, learning that her very loyal fan is Da Reum, he felt comforted and took it as a sign to date her. The special attention Da Reum received may have confused her but later realized it was not a romantic love but a fan's love.

Chan isn't the obsessive type. He only thought that the good things he does for Da Reum would make her happy. On the other hand, Ha Gi had been attentive to Da Reum, didn't force himself to be liked, but eventually his kindness was noticed. Chan may have been shortsighted and lost the opportunity to be romantically involved with Da Reum, but that does not make him a bad person. Fame has a downside in SK, as we see in many celebrity news. Singers and Actors are open to criticism or praise, depending upon how media reflects them. In the case of Chan, it seems people around him make all the choices for him and he had not thought of what he considers priority in his life.

I had been rooting for Team Ha Gi and nothing against Chan. I just feel that Da Reum will be more secured with Ha Gi. He is a Green Flag Boss.

The chemistry of the actors is good. The places they went to were not particularly picturesque but somehow relaxing. I love the Korean knot and its meaning. It is good that they inserted a Korean tradition which should be passed on to the next generation. It is like seeing the hanbok in modern era as shown in the drama The Story of Park's Marriage Contract and partly in Spooky in Love. May there be more dramas featuring tradition coming alive and may be reinvented.

I like the creativity seen even in the last episode. I like how it ended - happy, fulfilled and knowing truly who makes one happy.

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The Road to Splendor
5 people found this review helpful
Aug 28, 2026
36 of 36 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 7.5

Behind Every Great Man, There’s an Ambitious Woman

*The Road to Splendor* is a character-driven historical drama about two people whose ambitions change as dramatically as their circumstances. What begins as the story of a man who wants little more than an ordinary life gradually becomes a story of power, responsibility, marriage, friendship, and the price of wanting more. At the centre of it are Zhao Ling and Fu Tingyun, whose paths continually intersect as they move from survival and uncertainty toward wealth, influence, and increasingly complicated choices.

Zhao Ling and Tingyun's relationship is one of the things I enjoyed most. Their connection doesn't begin with romance. At first, Zhao Ling is simply someone who chooses to stand beside Tingyun and help her, even when neither of them has any real romantic feelings for the other. Their relationship grows through circumstances, trust, betrayal, and eventually genuine affection. I also liked watching Zhao Ling mature. He starts as a man who wants very little from life, but responsibility gradually changes him. He doesn't suddenly become ambitious; he adapts, learns, and eventually becomes someone capable of carrying the weight that comes with his position. Tingyun changes too, and that is where their relationship becomes even more interesting. The woman who once wanted more begins to value the simpler life, while the man who once wanted simplicity becomes increasingly ambitious. Their roles don't reverse overnight, but the change is noticeable by the end.

Fan Yake was the character I felt for the most. Her story is painful because so much of what she does comes from insecurity, pride, and her desperate desire to prove that she belongs. But even when I understood where she was coming from, I still couldn't justify the way she treated Tingyun. Her betrayal made their friendship particularly difficult to watch, because this wasn't simply a rivalry between two strangers. They had history. And Yu Jingxiu's treatment of her only made it worse. I never felt that Fan Yake deserved the way he treated her, especially after she had already sacrificed so much for him.

Madam Yu, meanwhile, was a completely different kind of character. She was intelligent, calculating and formidable, and for much of the story she felt like a far greater threat than her husband. And then there was Fourth Master Fu, who I initially took for nothing more than a proud and difficult man. The more I watched, though, the more I realised there was something seriously wrong with this man. His past actions, especially his involvement in Tingyun's mother's death, made him much harder to sympathise with. What made it even more complicated was that, despite his constant opposition, Tingyun never simply stopped seeing him as her father. Zhao Ling eventually became the one who killed him, but even though I understood why it happened, I still didn't particularly like the way it was handled. He was still her father, and that made the whole thing feel heavier than a simple case of an antagonist getting what he deserved.

The plot itself kept enough moving parts around the characters to make the journey worthwhile. Betrayals, family conflicts, business interests and court politics continually pushed the characters into situations where they had to choose between what they wanted and what they were expected to do. Some of the political developments were more interesting than others, but they worked best when they directly affected the characters rather than existing simply as background intrigue.

Visually, the drama is also a pleasure to watch. The historical setting, costumes, locations and overall atmosphere give it a polished feel, and the performances help carry the more character-driven moments.

For me, *The Road to Splendor* was not the most intriguing drama I've watched, but it was a good journey with characters that actually changed along the way. Some of the consequences, especially toward the antagonists, could have carried more weight, but I still enjoyed the overall experience.

**8/10.**


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Fated Hearts
1 people found this review helpful
Aug 27, 2026
38 of 38 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.5
Story 5.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 2.5
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Life in this world is treachorous and dark

I feel like production was rushed on this with the sound effects and the music because a lot of times it just felt so out of place . There would be a piano sound or other type of intense sound effects or music playing at Weird times.

I really didn’t like the princess storyline and I fast-forward through a lot of it because she was so annoying. I’ve never met a girl like that and my entire life. I highly doubt that they would’ve “ Spoiled” Her to have no common sense. Plus They were plenty of opportunities for him to explain to her why that guy was evil. Especially because he found out that the guy ran death camps. Which I honestly don’t understand how he was the owner of the death camp the Red general was in since they were about the same age and her and the three heroes all went together when they were little kids. So I feel like that’s a plot hole maybe I missed it. In the end, she wasn’t being forced into it, which is a very rare Opportunity in these type of shows, usually they have no choice, but she didn’t have to. The whole thing where he saved her life in the desert, it’s also completely not believable. The princess runs way into the army and nobody notices, and then she somehow tries to take a short shortcut, even though she has no idea where anything is and gets lost OK.

I got some of the stories of the in fighting with the royal families. It’s like if the emperor doesn’t take multiple wives then there’s not gonna be this whole thing with the women and the fathers of those women who are always officials. they’re never happy with what they have and they always want more.

In the beginning of the story Feng S Was a lot like his father and trying to Act like he owned her. just like the emperor treated his late wife. since he was the founding emperor, she really didn’t sign up for being an empress.

I don’t get why they have so many episodes and rather than give us a good four episodes or so of them being happy and changing the world for a better they just give us more and more sadness and fighting as if these people haven’t been throwing off already.

even though I had to fast forward through the princess part until they got to the other country, I still enjoyed it for the most part.

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Perfect Marriage Revenge
0 people found this review helpful
Aug 27, 2026
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Ignore all the low ratings this is a masterpiece

You just go for it and this drama has everything that you like in a drama but you should be prepared to face too many plot twists.................................................................



































































































































































































































































































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A Shop for Killers Season 2
0 people found this review helpful
by Yukii
Aug 27, 2026
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 10

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Another series that I absolutely loved! 🔥🤍 The action, suspense and story kept me hooked from beginning to end.

And honestly… having Lee Dong Wook in it makes everything even better. 😍🔥 He really takes the series to another level for me.

Definitely a 10/10 and another Korean series added to my favorites! ✨📺❤️

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Wooju Bakery
0 people found this review helpful
by M4rt4
Aug 27, 2026
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 6.0
Soo Im one of these people that waited for this since the date was changed to march 2024 and when it came out in may 2026 I can't say I was thatt excited mostly because of everything that was happening at the time but anywayy...
So if you're looking for something with a great plot, great character development and stuff like that this is not for you.
Even though I absolutely love JeffBarcode and they were and still are my favorite bl couple this was cringe and the editing was terrible, but if you know what's behind this (aka low budget, very poor production and organization ecc...) you understand why its like that.

If you just want to watch something in like a day without having to pay attention to the plot and to simply watch two idiots falling in love its okay, JeffBarcode kinda carried it a little since if you know them (but also if you dont) they have good chemistry both on screen and off screen even if they dont do any fan service (which is better since their relationship off screen is genuine and not some kind of made up love of two people who met a month ago and are somehow soulmates like gmmtv wants us to believe like with Barcode's new couple).
Now, could this be the series of the year? Definitely not, even if Jeff and Barcode are both great actors, but if you're looking for something random then go for it :)))

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Teach You a Lesson
1 people found this review helpful
Aug 27, 2026
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
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Glad people took notice of Kim Moo Yul

This drama got a lot of buzz when it was released. I was bombarded by clips and reviews on Reddit and youtube - delighted that people discovered Kim Moo Yul's hotness as I discovered it earlier when watching Queen Woo. Anyway Teach You a Lesson left a big impression on me and overall I enjoyed the drama.

What I liked:
1. Acting - Amazing performances by the cast. It was very wonderful to see Kim Moo Yul in a leading role. I can't believe that Deputy Director was portrayed by a former idol - PO was endearing.
2. Cases - There is a major case (involving the antagonist) and several minor cases. They were stressful to watch but I gained insights in each episode. I also liked how certain characters appear in other episodes. My favourite episode is the one where a female student falsely accused a male teacher of sexual harassment. There was a scene that moved me so much, I shed some tears.
3. ML characterisation - I really liked Na Hwa Jin. It was great to see different sides of him from serious law enforcer to caring lover and friend.
4. Dynamics - It was great to see different dynamics within ERPB. I particularly enjoyed the teasing done to Education Minister by Na Hwa Jin and the cute interactions between Deputy Director and Im Han Rim.
5. Power - I was fascinated by how power and influence are showcased in this drama. Money rules, unfortunately but there are also different types of power shown for example people of authorty and the general public's views.
6. Action - I really enjoyed the action scenes. I understand why people associated Kim Moo Yul with American actor John Cena.
7. styling - Perfect!

What I disliked:
1. Antagonist - Wow, he is one of the most cunning kdrama villains I have seen on Korean drama productions. I was shocked to know the reason for the crime - damn!
2. Rival - Ok that presidential candidate who is strong rival of Education Minister is an unethical arsehole. I couldn't believe that he prioritised his career ambitions.
3. Teacher-student relationship - I was uncomfortable watching ML's fiancee's interactions with the antagonist. She was touchy with him and the fact that she never reported the antagonist's crime to her superior pissed me off.

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The Road to Splendor
3 people found this review helpful
Aug 27, 2026
36 of 36 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.5

The road of life

Finally in 2026 we have a solidly written (for the most part) idol period drama that balances both the female and male leads' stories, telling a compelling tale of betrayal, coming of age, redemption, heartache and triumph on the road of life. Set in a generic Ming dynasty setting, a time generally quite repressive of women, The Road to Splendor follows young Fu Tingyun as she navigates through various obstacles in life, forging a deep bond with the salt bandit Zhao Ling. Together, they rise from the dust of poverty to the heights of power and learn what is truly important in life.

Although the writing falters in the latter portions in the Capital, favoring melodrama and some out of character moments, overall the story and characters hold through to the end. Wen Zhengrong gives a powerful performance as Madam Yu, whose character serves as a marvelous foil to Deng Enxi's Tingyun. Shot in many cases on location, this drama feels lived in and real, with a marvelous supporting cast of characters with their own poignant stories to tell.

The road to splendor is but an empty dream. What truly matters is the people you meet along the way - your friends and family - and staying true to yourself, to them, and to all that is good in the world.

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My Beautiful Man
1 people found this review helpful
Aug 27, 2026
6 of 6 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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A whole new world

I have seen toxic dramas , complicated and weird dramas but this one surpass everything.

From having one with Stockholm syndrome without being captured against their will to one whose a psychopath but can't really be psycho..

At first I thought it's too much then they were in uni and got to understand more,then I watched season 2 and I was surprised with the turn of events Nd got to understand even more ..then watched the movie and I was amazed the director did splendid,I fully applaud and appreciate the art in this drama

My emotions are swayed but in the right way I feel like I'm at peace while having butterflies in my stomach and shock from the experience



I recommend fully
Watch season without overthinking,then watch season 2 without expecting too much much then finish off with the movie to fully grasp the beauty of the drama


Thank you for this drama...thank you

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Summertime
40 people found this review helpful
by NLE Clap Clap Clap Award1
Aug 27, 2026
10 of 10 episodes seen
Ongoing 2
Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Youth, Romance and Secret Feelings Wrapped in Beautiful Korean BL Magic

As soon as I found out Summertime was from Studio Oak Company, the same production company behind The Prosecutor’s Proposal, Thundercloud Rainstorm and Ball Boy Tactics, I was so happy. I already knew this had the potential to be another outstanding BL when it came to production quality, acting, storytelling and chemistry.

And DAMN, that opening scene was HOT! I absolutely was NOT expecting the series to start like that. What a way to grab my attention from the very beginning! They really said, here is your NC scene right from the start!

Even though each episode is only around 20 to 25 minutes long, the series never feels rushed or cheaply produced. The pacing is surprisingly smooth, and every episode makes great use of its short runtime. Everything looks polished and beautifully put together, from the cinematography and locations to the warm and colourful atmosphere. It has that clean Korean BL aesthetic while perfectly capturing the youthful summer vibe that makes the title Summertime feel even more fitting.

The cast is another major highlight. The chemistry between EunHo and DoHyeon feels incredibly natural, with the perfect balance of friendship, sweetness and underlying romantic tension. I especially love their childhood friends dynamic because you can genuinely feel how comfortable they are with each other after growing up together.

The youth and romance elements work beautifully together too. There is something nostalgic about watching two people who have known each other practically their entire lives slowly realise that their relationship could become something more. The childhood friends trope, secret crushes, student life and campus setting all give the story such a refreshing and youthful feeling.

DoHyeon has had feelings for EunHo for a long time, but because they are both boys, he has kept those feelings hidden. I absolutely loved the fantasy scene with DoHyeon’s wet dream, especially the way it came back to him when EunHo bent down in front of him in real life to tie his shoelace while looking up with that innocent expression. Connecting DoHyeon’s fantasy with what happened in reality was such a smart piece of storytelling. The way that moment immediately brought all those feelings back to the surface was so well done, and honestly, my jaw dropped watching it.

Then we have transfer student Yihyun coming in to shake everything up! My heart honestly hurt for him because he had already experienced bullying for being gay before transferring, only to face it again at his new school. I was so happy when EunHo stood up for him. What I loved even more was that when Yihyun told EunHo he was gay, EunHo never mocked him or treated him differently. He simply accepted him and showed him what a true friend should be like. This is what friendship should be about, supporting someone when they need it most.

And of course, I am ALWAYS here for a little jealousy and romantic tension! One person has secretly carried his feelings for almost 19 years, while another begins falling for EunHo after finally meeting someone who stood up for him and made him feel accepted. One love has been growing for nearly two decades while the other has only just begun. It adds the perfect amount of emotional tension without taking away from the sweetness of the story.

Episodes 7 and 8 were easily some of the biggest highlights for me and took EunHo and DoHyeon’s relationship to another level. Episode 7 gave us so many passionate kisses, including that thrilling moment in the teacher’s bathroom, but I also loved the softer side of their relationship, especially the note about their future after graduation and the yellow roses symbolising both friendship and eternal love. After 19 years together, it felt like they were finally beginning the next chapter of their lives.

Then Episode 8 completely blew me away. Their intimate scene against the window with the fireworks exploding behind them was easily one of the most memorable intimate scenes I have seen in a Korean BL. It was beautifully filmed, passionate and full of chemistry, and you could really feel the emotions between them. Their adorable winter date afterwards, with all the hand holding and endless kisses, made everything even sweeter. It is so hard to find a BL that manages to deliver both a story I genuinely care about and convincing romantic chemistry, but *Summertime* absolutely delivered both.

My only small criticism is the ending, but I’m going to ignore it because I really enjoyed the drama overall. 😂 Honestly, just don’t watch the last five minutes because I was NOT expecting THAT!

Overall, Summertime is beautiful, colourful, romantic and full of chemistry. The cinematography is gorgeous, the acting is strong, both male leads look fantastic together, and the story has exactly the kind of youthful romantic atmosphere I love.

If you love Korean BLs, youth romance, childhood friends to lovers, long held secret feelings, jealousy, love triangles and plenty of romantic tension, Summertime is definitely worth watching.

I’ve watched almost every high school BL released this year from Japan 🇯🇵, Thailand 🇹🇭 and Korea 🇰🇷, and Summertime has completely won me over. For me, it is the spiciest and boldest of them all and easily my favourite high school BL of 2026 so far! ❤️

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Triage
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by Dao
Aug 27, 2026
13 of 13 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 9.5

If jeopardizing was a positive word that would be this drama

To keep it simple, you need to watch it to understand what is going on because a review is not enough. Every episode comes up with their own twist and new tales.

One of the most solid storyline ever to be created in Thai BL. The plot is multidimensional. It tackles an ongoing time loop where the main characters are trapped. Gives us a glimpse of ER doctors and showcase a majorly performed crime in the medical field. And the cherry on cake is the romance. The character development and changes shown through each loop was impressive. I loved how it was complex but at the same time laid down for people to figure out easily instead of leaving us hanging for assumptions. This plot is the biggest example of butterfly effect. I wished they showed why Jinta did all that happened. It felt like the last missing piece to know why Tin and Tol were the chosen one. Every scene was so nerve wracking and made me curious for what will come up next because every episode is unpredictable. The writer is a genius. It fell a little flat for a little while after ep 10 but the ending definitely compensated for it. This show is one of the greatest proof that even without NC scenes also chemistry can be created.

The direction was great. The scenes at ER were realistic. I believe a lot of hard work, workshops and live demos went behind making such realistic acting, set and scenes for a daily task of a doctor. I really liked the way the camera rotates through the ER scenes during an emergency. It made me feel like I was there in the ER. The staged medical emergencies looked realistic. I wished this had an even higher budget for an even better cinematography quality because this drama is a gem for it to just look like a Thai lakhorn.

The acting was definitely 10/10. I loved every character's acting. Tae and Tee have amazing chemistry. The entire cast did amazing and it was great to see many new faces. The actors who played doctors and nurses deserves kudos. While watching bets videos I came to know how much they had t do homework and spend time on workshops to execute the medical emergency scenes perfectly and realistically.

Definitely a must watch if you are looking for an atypical Thai BL> It will mess with your mind abut you cannot stop watching till it's over.

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