Reviews

The Mothers are saving this drama.

It was first Lu Dang Dong drama since his hiatus and it refreshing to see him getting green flag role.
The chemistry between Huang Yunyun and Lu Dandong still lack of love for me but i still watch it forsake on their mothers ( They are the reason why this show was interesting). Both character know each other from their school era but they cannot be together since family feudal between them. When Female lead is used to get curly hair are still interesting until she get normal look the plot is kind dragged and that unnecessary sibling plot are destroying the drama. I just give the star for the mothers.

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Kongthap keeps me going, along with his big and happy family.

Subjective Gut Rating: 8.25

I’m trying to review “Dhevaprom- Dujupsorn” with my Thai lakorn lens on and not judge it as if I am watching a C-,K- or J-drama. I also need to keep in mind family values and responsibilities are huge in Asian cultures, thus, they are rarely going to give up or abandon one’s immediate family.

This is my first of the Dehvaprom series, and I feel OK and not too lost. It did take me a little bit to memorize who are the brothers and who are their parents. All the brothers show up as guest roles here and there.

“Dhevaprom- Dujupsorn” kicks off with a few very fun and flirty episodes to make me fall in love with the male lead, Petch. I don’t remember seeing such a strong flirt-attack from any male lead right out of the gate in a long time. Kongthap brought so much charm with his handsome face, that instead of finding everything cringey, I found him super adorable. Mint is a beautiful actress, so it’s not hard to like her. However, her acting is a little more inconsistent than Kongthap. I do like our female lead, Fah, but her more comedic moments in the early episodes take a little bit for me to get into. Mint and Konthap have great chemistry and the kisses are decent for a lakorn.

Unfortunately, happy times didn’t last long. After the first 3-4 episodes, the drama goes into the revenge/melo mode. I miss those fluffy happy moments and shy & knowing grins and secret smiles from Petch. This is the start of the unbearable mother who can’t stop going crazy and screechy. This is when I need to remind myself this is a lakorn, and it’s inevitable to have a character like FL’s mother. This is when I need to be patient and not scream at Fah to quickly abandon her mother and live a good life. I need to suspend belief that Fah is a smart woman and should be able to find support for her mother a lot sooner. These are also episodes of noble idiocy, sacrificing for your family and shouldering responsibilities. I was frustrated with the lead's action (or inaction) , misunderstanding and secrets, but I try to be empathetic.

On the bright side, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a lakorn with such a big and loving family. You mean the older generation don’t try to kill each other and have many secret affairs? And the younger generation don’t try to scheme to be the Chairman of a company? They are actually supportive of each other and love to have breakfast with each other and great grandma every morning?? This is amazing!

The supporting cast is actually not annoying and quite pleasant. Their romances are not as satisfying and somewhat predictable. The love triangle is not bad. This is a good-looking cast with beautiful women and handsome guys. I’ve only known Saint, Kao and Gulf to be in BLs, so it’s quite interesting to see them in a lakorn.

Despite loving the first few episodes and having a nice crush on Kongthap who keeps me going, I can’t shake off the many melo/revenge episodes that are not too fun. The business part of the drama is OK. Nothing too exciting. The last couple episodes really get into the soap opera category. I’ve definitely seen worse dramas and this one is actually on the more enjoyable side especially when it comes to big Thai families. Therefore I am giving this a solid 8.0 with an additional 0.25 for Kongthap’s smiles.


Completed: 6/7/2025 - Review #588

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Lack of Communication

I watched another Liang Siwei drama and it was my first time watched Hwang Yunyun works. The plot is about lack of communication between the couple since both are getting fooled by Female lead step sister. Female lead is comic creator who make webtoon based of his husband and her husband reads it to know about Female lead since she wants to divorce him.
The chemistry is fine and the best part is when Female lead is being drugged and how Male lead resist the temptation his eye are acting too. Male Lead family are pain of ass except his mother. The only sane people on Female lead family is her bedridden mother who was beaten by her stepfather to prevent female lead for getting raped. Female lead was adopted by Sang Family since they are key witnesses of Female stepfather crime. Most of people will think the plot is frustrating but i feel they succeed to show how important the communication between spouse was even with sex didn't help enough if the communication is that bad. I still recommend this to Liang Siwei fans though.

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Spicy Revenge drama

Another Wen Moyan revenge dark drama.
Her Chemistry with Chen Minghao was overflowing and the kisses are sensual and lustful. The plot are not something new (reborn plot) but Female Lead are calculated to make false claim as His ex fiance real sister (His ex fiance has incest relationship with her real sister and his engagement to female lead just to hinder the scandal). Her previous life was too tragic even she remembers every part of it (Her rage moment about how she getting raped was make me shiver).
The ending is quite rushed and i was thinking how come he is just standing and do nothing.

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A rare instance when the word “legend” in the name of a drama is not just a word

First and foremost, I must praise the cinematography and lighting in this drama. It is the most aesthetically stunning series I’ve seen in recent years, and unquestionably the most visually beautiful Chinese drama I’ve ever encountered. The breathtaking sets, the richly detailed costumes — it all feels so tangible, as though you could reach through the screen and touch it. The use of candles and Rembrandt-style lighting not only creates a painterly visual experience but also deepens the atmosphere and emotional resonance of the story.

As for the plot, what fascinated me most about The Legend of Zang Hai is its masterful blending of genres: mystery, revenge thriller, political intrigue, family saga, and even romance. It’s rare for a revenge drama to so deeply explore the psychological toll of vengeance. As a viewer, you’re taken on a visceral emotional journey with the protagonist — moments of burning hatred give way to weariness, as you begin to question whether revenge is worth the weight it demands. The emotional core of the first two-thirds of the drama is Zang Hai’s all-consuming desire for revenge; in the final act, the narrative shifts and poses a profound question: What comes after? What remains of a person once vengeance is fulfilled? What lines have been crossed? What goodness has been lost?

The writing is exceptional. The audience is never condescended to . The story trusts the viewer to piece things together, gradually revealing its secrets until, by the end, you almost see the full picture. Many elements remain open to interpretation, and the drama doesn’t shy away from societal critique. But what resonated most with me personally was a single, piercing truth: the most important thing is to survive. To survive those who harmed you — that, in itself, is a form of victory.

I won’t spoil the ending, but I will say this: given how thoroughly the villain saturated Zang Hai’s life with illusion, it seemed nearly impossible for him to prevail. The truth had been so deeply buried under layers of deception that it felt like the odds were stacked against him. And yet, the way he ultimately triumphs is not only fitting — it’s poetic justice.

Of course, none of this would have been possible without the extraordinary cast. Zang Hai, portrayed by Xiao Zhan, is the emotional heart of the story, and we experience most of the narrative through his perspective. It’s been a long time since I was so utterly spellbound by a performance. Every conflicting emotion — the love, the hatred, the grief, the restraint — is rendered so vividly that certain scenes continue to replay in my mind. Every cast member gave their all, including the villains. You may not like them, but you understand them.

A special mention must go to the actor who portrayed Gao Ming, Zang Hai’s master. Their bond becomes a central source of dramatic tension in the final episodes, embodying the contrast between darkness and light in Zang Hai’s life. And while romance isn’t a dominant theme in the story, I found the unconventional relationship between Zang Hai and Antu deeply compelling. Their characters feel like two halves of a whole. She and Gao Ming symbolize all that is still worth living for in Zang Hai’s world. One of my favorite moments is when she drops her sword and embraces him — a gesture of rare emotional clarity and tenderness.

If there’s one thing I would have loved to see more of, it’s the dynamic between Zang Hai and Prince Yong Rong. Their relationship had so much intriguing potential, and I sincerely hope we get to see more of it — perhaps in Season 2? 👀

I also must mention the musical score — especially the haunting ending song and the atmospheric background tracks. I’ll be adding them to my playlist as soon as they become available on streaming platforms. And the scene with the Kunqu Opera? Honestly, one of the most epic moments I’ve ever seen on screen.

The Legend of Zang Hai is my favorite drama in a long time, and without a doubt the Chinese drama for me. I feel as though I’ve witnessed the birth of a modern classic.

To every actor, every crew member who brought this masterpiece to life — thank you.
Hoping for a second season. 🙏

I was wondering what to rate it and ultimately decided that some aspects of the drama are worth more than a 10. So 10 it is.

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You can watch it for some good fight scenes and that's it

*fight scenes was really good and the reason to not drop it in middle.
*Very weak story writing and poor acting of few characters.
*It could have been better if writer has read different good political novels to know how manipulation really works because you cannot left by saying someone was maintaining an equilibrium between both gangs from behind the curtains without showing how he really maintain the equilibrium, i mean come on these are the main things that shows how smart or creative a character is , you cannot left by writing he is the one who controls everything by showing some gully level blackmail and using some recorded audio.
*Lee Geum Son supposed to have a plan on how he will fade the line between illigal and legal but no he has no plans or i could say writer doesn't have idea how he will do it.
*In short you could say very poor writing, acting doesn't fill the gap by poor writing but you can watch it for good action.

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Original Weird with unnecessary plot

The story is quite original even with add Female Lead need to become evil for Male Lead while actually she cares with Male Lead and if she disobey the system, system will electrocuted her. This system is strict compared to other system plot on chinese short drama. Male Lead is quite logical and smart since he is child prodigy. It was quite long and dragged on the middle with unnecessary plot (how many other character appear just confusing). The chemistry between Xie Hong Xin and Chai Hui Xin was fine since Chai Hui Xin used to become antagonist before. Nothing memorable with supporting cast it just the leads are saving this weird drama from disaster. The ending is confusing even they are not open ending. Only recommend this drama if you want to make your brain work hard.

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Realistic Development

I was eager to wait Chen Si and Han Yutong collaboration and it was first time Chen Si didn't do hot kiss on his drama. Novel adaptation still ongoing and hope there is season 2 with same cast. Even the length of the drama is quite long (3 hours) the development between Male Lead and Female Lead is slow paced and it quite realistic since Female Lead still on her divorce cooling time and heartbroken since Ex Husband cheated with his working partner. I feel the story focused on Female lead ex husband rather than Male lead. I understand why this drama get number 1 rating even no hot kisses. Han Yutong red dress is compliment her figure.

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From Missions to Makeouts – Fight For You is Fire ?

Just finished all 12 episodes and I really enjoyed it! This series blends action, undercover tension, and steamy romance so well 😍

Andy & Nelson’s chemistry is off the charts 💯🔥 From fake boyfriends to real love, their progression felt natural and intense. There were plenty of kisses and love-making scenes—and let me just say, they did not hold back 💋🛏️ Their connection was magnetic every time they were on screen.

🖤 The plot itself is quite intriguing: a mysterious house that takes on any job (yes, even illegal ones 👀), a secret agent hidden in plain sight, and two men slowly falling for each other while questioning their paths.

⚠️ Room for improvement:

I expected more fight scenes, especially with such a gritty setup 🥷
The second couple had potential and some cute moments, but really needed more screen time and depth 😕
Overall, this was an intense, sexy, and emotional ride. Would totally recommend for BL fans who love undercover plots, fake relationship tropes, and lots of skinship ❤️‍🔥

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Visually strinking thriller, with a good production value & solid writing while mostly predictable

This chilling thriller features an aspiring mangaka who accidentaly found a serial killer crime scene. This impacts him drastically, allowing him to elevate his art skills and his career, as he draws inspiration from this encounter for his debut series. I predicted quite a few twists and still I liked a lot how the movie ended. The main character was really ambivalent : a very grey, pitiful hero, which I truly enjoyed.

The acting was pretty good overall, a bit less on the side of the villain : he was frightenaning but it could have been even stronger. The Art was so strong that the actor playing the serial killer could not really measure up against its fictional manga counterpart.

The production value was very good. The sketches, fictionnal manga drawings were all very well made and participated a lot to the angsty and dark atmosphere of the central story. I liked how the production showcased the Art, making it a clear mirror of the real life crimes. It was chilling how close it was, which was the point. The OST had a nice ending song but nothing really noticeable during the movie.

I would recommend this to people looking for a gripping thriller. If you like stories featuring artists as well as the creation process, I think this will for sure be an interesting watch as it takes you on the journey of an assistant mangaka drawing inspiration from real life crimes to start a career and the dramatic consequences of doing so. Be mindful of the triggers if you any as there is quite a bit of gore and blood due to the nature of the film itself.

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OH THIS HAS MY HEART!!!!!!!!!! A full-on comfort show

What a lovely drama. Like, genuinely. I’m sitting here post-finale in full-blown withdrawal, emotionally unstable, and weirdly smiling. I liked it so much, every moment of it. And that says A LOT coming from someone who usually watches a couple eps, checks the timestamp every five minutes, skips through the middle, and loses interest halfway through. But THIS??? I stayed. I lived in this show. Sixteen whole episodes, almost an hour each, and I was hooked every single second. Not bored ONCE. Miraculous behavior honestly.

And now? Now I’m kind of sad. Like... I loved these people a lot. I miss them already 😭

I get that it’s not for everyone. Really, I do. There’s no complex plot. No massive twist. No high-stakes angst. No steamy kisses or anything spicy at all tbh. And it's set in that typical university BL space, which can feel overdone. But for me?? None of that mattered. I liked it because of those reasons. It was sweet. It was soft. It was feel-good. It was just nice. It gave me peace. And the best part? The friendship 🥺

The way they didn’t just drop the friend group dynamic once the couples started happening?? Obsessed. The romance was cute (obviously), but the friendships?? The group chats. The chaotic beach hangouts. The teasing and supporting and being absolute disasters together. That hit deep. It made me want a big wholesome friend group so bad (but let’s be real, I’ll continue living in my room alone with my blanket and fictional people. It’s fine. I’m fine.)

Basic story summary:
Two separate friend groups slowly start crossing over, and eventually just fuse into one giant chaotic, hilarious, heartwarming crew. Some fall in love, some are just there to be iconic. And somehow it all works.



🎨 Phum & Peem
Their whole thing starts when Phum literally ruins Peem’s art (tragic) and Peem kicks him in retaliation (deserved). Instead of paying hospital bills, Peem ends up being Phum’s “slave” and somehow?? That turns into love. I wanted to call them enemies-to-lovers but Phum was head over heels like five seconds in. Man was SO whipped for Peem it’s kind of embarrassing but also adorable. Their bickering was top-tier. Loved every second of Phum simping while pretending not to.

🧋 Q & Toey
Mentor/mentee vibes. Or as they call it: pencil senior and milk frappe boy. These two were precious. Q is talented and awkward and has no idea how feelings work. Toey is just out here being a soft baby. So the friend group does the only logical thing, makes Chain pretend to flirt with Toey just to make Q realize he’s in love. IT WORKS. Also Q was way too relatable (except he’s a musical + artistic genius, which I’m jealous of, but whatever). His reactions were very “me if I had talent and friends and a love interest.”

☀️ Tan & Fang
Tan’s like “can you help me flirt with your BROTHER?” to Phum, Iconic behavior. Tan is loud, energetic, and dramatic. Fang is calm, collected, and polite. They’re opposites, they balance each other, and they’re absolutely adorable. They became a couple early on, and honestly I didn’t even mind. Tan was a lot at times, but Fang being chill about it made it so funny and sweet. Green flag bf certified.

🐧 Chain & Pun
SLOOOOOOW. BURN. Literally everyone knew Chain was in love with Pun except Pun himself, who was too busy being obsessed with penguins to notice he was the main character in a love story, Like how oblivious can one boy be?! But somehow?? It made them even more lovable. They were so soft, and when Pun finally figured it out I was literally grinning at my screen. Slowest to get together, but worth every second. Would do anything for them actually.

🤣 Matt & Mick
THE ABSOLUTE SCENE STEALERS. WHY weren’t they a couple? No idea. But their chaotic energy?? Legendary. Every time they showed up, I laughed. They were loud, dramatic, ridiculous, and hilarious. Give them their own show immediately please, I could watch them be annoying forever.



Everything about this show just felt like sunshine. The beach scenes?? The friend group chaos?? The dumb plans, the awkward flirting, the shared snacks, the emotional support moments, the late-night chats?? YES PLEASE. I LOVED the vibe. I wanted to move into their little universe and just exist in that bubble forever. It was soft and happy and real in a way that just made my heart warm.

Also the bloopers at the end of episode 16?? GOLD. Literal serotonin. I love the cast so much it’s unfair. Why are they this cute off-camera too 😭

Would I recommend it?
No ❤️

Because if you don’t like it I’ll take it personally and probably commit to violence and I don't want to end up in jail young!!(half kidding). Like this show meant something to me. It was pure and funny and sweet and made me feel like maybe the world isn’t completely trash. So yeah, I’m not taking the risk 😌

But seriously, this drama? My comfort show. It made me laugh, made me smile like a fool, made me wish I could hug every character. I don’t care if there wasn’t high drama or steamy scenes or whatever else people think a BL needs. This had heart. And that’s enough for me 💖


Anyway, I’m gonna go cry in the corner now and rewatch their beach scenes on loop 😭
Thanks for reading my emotional breakdown

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