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A Sweet Coming-of-Age Romance
This drama was an absolute delight, and I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did. The cast had great chemistry, and the characters were genuinely lovable. I especially enjoyed the first half of the drama, when they were still in high school, because it was much funnier thanks to the constant bickering between their classmates and friends, Song Zi Qi and Kong Sha Di. Once the characters entered college, however, the story leaned heavily into miscommunication. I don’t mind miscommunication when it helps build the plot, but when it’s dragged out, it becomes frustrating and this drama definitely did that.The most frustrating aspect was Ding Xian’s lack of independence. Her main goal revolved around getting into the same college as Zhou Si Yue so they could be together. Zhou Si Yue is an extremely gifted student, while Ding Xian is more average academically. Despite their differences, they become close friends, with Zhou Si Yue frequently helping her in school by sharing notes and tutoring her. When the college entrance exam results are released, Ding Xian doesn’t score high enough to attend the same university as Zhou Si Yue. As a result, she decides to repeat her senior year of high school to try again.
This storyline was especially infuriating because Ding Xian breaks down under the immense pressure she placed on herself. Zhou Si Yue overhears a conversation about this pressure and, realizing how much she sacrificed for him, begins to distance himself. His intention was for Ding Xian to focus on herself without him influencing her decisions, but his lack of communication only made things worse.
Eventually, Ding Xian does get into the same university and even attempts to major in the same field as Zhou Si Yue just to stay close to him. Her constant chasing gave me serious secondhand embarrassment. I really wished Zhou Si Yue had been honest from the moment he overheard her conversation and told her that she should pursue her own passion, reassuring her that their relationship could work even if they were long-distance.
In the end, Ding Xian finally discovers her own passion, which shows character growth. Still, that entire storyline dragged on far longer than necessary and ultimately felt unnecessary.
One genuinely cute moment in the drama occurs when the students must choose between liberal arts and science. Ding Xian chooses science for Zhou Si Yue, while Zhou Si Yue chooses liberal arts for Ding Xian. I found that moment especially sweet.
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Zhang Jinyi Peking Opera scene was keeping me for dropping this drama.
I almost gave up on this drama with Zhang Jinyi and Du Yafei, but everyone said it was the most classic and complete adaptation, so I forced myself to continue this drama.Their kissing scenes are incredibly sensual. Zhang Jinyi is lively, both sweet and sassy, and her smiling eyes really make her look like a little fox. Du Yafei's cold-faced bodyguard look good on him!
FL is a seemingly innocent but actually cunning character. She pretends to be weak to uncover the truth behind her mother's death and retrieve her belongings; her hidden identity is the famous Peking Opera (I was searching this theme because it was rare for chinese short drama to bring Peking opera, so i was glad i didn't give up on this drama).
Apart from the emotional entanglements between the lead, the other plot lines feel rushed.
Still decent watch though~
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Ok, you guys know me. Yes, a 10.
I'll say it. Me and Thee was the best BL of 2025. And you know I don't give 10s easily. Here are my pros and cons:PROS
CAST. Coudn't have been better. Pond and Phuwin upped their game so much here. I've always liked them, but this was another realm from anything they've done previously. Pond was phenomenal and Phuwin may have been even better. Bonnie was wonderful and the supporting cast were all just fine.
REWATCH. I rarely rewatch any BLs, even the ones I like. I rewatched this one more times than I can count.
MUSIC. Perfect. Even the sound effects, which I usually hate, worked so well here.
STORY. I was ready to pounce on this. But I softened every episode and actually cried real tears many times. Kudos to the writers/producers. They totally sold me, I may even try Euro Cake. And, while I was totally not buying the whole Mafia thing from the start, they convinced me that it wasn't real, so I'm happy.
CONS
TAWAN/ARAN. Sorry but I was SOOOOOOO pissed that they made Tawan/Aran endgame for the sake of Perth/Santa shippers. I love both actors but -- come on! -- Tawan was about as toxic as it gets. That was my only beef with the series. Aran, run as far away as you can get. I want a divorce. But I will forgive the show, as they at least tried to give Tawan a redemption arc.
This show rates up there with my very favorite BLs of all time. A wonderful masterpiece.
10/10 for me.
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Remake of School 2013 is remake of School 2013
Not going to lie, I went into this cold thinking it was a BL having been fooled by... literally everything about it. Within one episode I was side-eyeing its obvious similarities to kdrama School 2013. By episode 2, I was wondering if they knew it was the plot of School 2013. By episode 3, I was convinced it was, indeed, a remake of School 2013. Then I noticed the credits where they literally say it's a remake of School 2013.All other issues aside, having seen the original (albeit a while ago), I had a few gripes about it as a remake. Firstly, the original's entry point was the teachers and how the school deals with a variety of modern adolescent difficulties. As a Thai drama, the writers obviously wanted to front and centre the wildly bromantic Shin/Saint relationship so they could fool everybody (including the characters, audience, and ultimately themselves) into this being a BL This is supposedly not a BL.
By front-ending Saint and Shin's relationship and burying the rest of the class and teachers in the background, they failed to set up the characters for the much more interesting second half and left us rolling our eyes as Saint and Shin have the same conversation 18 times until I wanted to throw something at the TV. Saint is worried about Shin and wants him to forgive him, Shin wants Saint to stay away from him. On the roof, in the street, outside Shin's house, at school... these are the various places in which they had exactly the same angsty conversation. almost word for word for literal hours until I also wanted Saint to leave Shin alone. Because if you get told the same thing in no uncertain terms well over 10 times (I was counting but then gave up), then ignoring it verges on harassment. All of this was done in a way that never accidentally revealed the reason for their separation, which was held back excruciating until the big reveal. The whole thing was just turning its wheels to fill the insane 16 hour screentime and it was only curiosity about the adaptation that kept me watching.
Finally, the teachers and my cutie-pie Chadjen step in and the plot is allowed to advance and we get thrown into the full plot of the Korean original but with secondary characters who simply don't feel sufficiently fleshed out after being ignored for 8 episodes. Of course, the original is at least one third school staff meetings so it's probably not bad that those got jettisoned in lieu of cute boys declaring their undying love for each other in a way that's definitely just a really great friendship between male humans who want to spend time with only each other for the rest of their lives and want to see each other's faces when they wake up every morning.
Which brings us to my second issue, which is that this particular intensely homoerotic bromance works a lot better in a Kdrama where it doesn't always come across as... well... really really really really gay.
Queer baiting aside - which is the only way I can characterise the final scene of Shin and Saint declaring their undying love while gazing lovingly into each other's eyes sharing an umbrella in the rain - the back half leans heavily into the themes of young adults needing to forge their own path in life but still needing caring and responsible adults to step in and help when necessary. The Thai version leans even more heavily into friendship and the importance of social support and relationships to get us through difficult times.
Well acted and emotional but with poorly choreographed fight scenes and a soundtrack that verges on intrusive and obvious, Highschool Frenemy is an enjoyable, if overly long, watch whose back half is much superior to its first and is worth persisting for.
And if you choose to imagine Shin and Saint's eventual wedding with a somewhat resigned mother-in-law and little sister Chingching as an adorable flower girl, well, that's up to you.
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Five Brothers, One Sister, and Lots of Heart
This is a lighthearted drama that focuses on Chen Tao Hua, the first and only daughter in a household filled with five older brothers. Her brothers entrust Chen Yu Yi with the responsibility of protecting their precious sister, even to the point of having him held back in school since he is the youngest brother. As a result, he is often overlooked and forgotten by the rest of the family.I don’t think the main focus of this drama is romance, but rather the family’s dynamic. It is a cute, slice-of-life drama that is family-focused, with romance taking a backseat. This drama will definitely have you laughing.
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One of THEE best dramas i've ever watched
This is the first review I've ever written and I just had to write this because of how good this drama is. This drama made me go through so many emotions. I love this so much I can't even put it into words. The cast was amazing the storyline was perfect in my opinion and it was just...YES. I recommend watching this I'm definitely going to watch this again later and all the special episodes that are going to come out soon as well. 10/10 would recommend 😁Was this review helpful to you?
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Great Ending, Messy Love Triangle
The only thing that made this drama unique was its unpredictable ending. What became frustrating, however, was the constant push-and-pull between the three characters. This is the first drama I’ve seen where the female lead was literally bouncing back and forth between the first and second male leads. It was especially strange considering they are half-brothers. She would switch between them whenever circumstances arose that prevented a relationship from developing further.The drama follows a former heiress seeking revenge against the company responsible for bankrupting her family’s business. She goes undercover as an ordinary employee at the very company that caused her family’s downfall. Although the story had a lot of potential, it was ultimately weighed down by an excessive use of cliché tropes. For instance, the first male lead’s girlfriend suddenly disappears, only for it to be revealed later that she was in a car accident and developed amnesia. She is saved by the first male lead’s half-brother and falls in love with him. The two male leads are half-brothers and estranged.
Due to the trouble the second male lead caused in the United States, his mother seemingly sent him to Taiwan to work with his paternal side of the company in order to straighten him out. He may have also done this to prove himself to his grandmother and to help secure a higher status for his mother. I’m not entirely certain, as it has been a long time since I watched the drama.
Honestly, the only thing I genuinely liked about this drama was the ending theme song.
PSA: Why were the two side characters wearing the long hunter boots?
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blood and gore
oh my gosh, this was so very well put together. from the beginning tomthe end, the storyline and production were amazing. a little on the gory side for those who dont like blood but nevertheless a brilliant drama. I love the fact that they had a secondary couple romantically even though you dont see too much romance between the lead actors, the sentiment is there. Understandably the emotions are subdued, due to her being raised by a criminal organisation. controlled by any signs of weakness (hers being those she loved or saw as family).I also loved how the writer wrote a redemption side to the FL, although she set about to kill those who had killed her family, the ending is so well written.
Kudos to the whole team, writer, producer and actors.
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It's sweet and funny
The drama focuses more on feelings than big dramatic moments. It’s the kind of show you watch when you’re in the mood for something calm and emotional rather than intense.The characters feel pretty real, and that’s what makes the drama work. Their conversations, awkward moments, and silences all feel natural. The relationship builds slowly, so it doesn’t feel rushed or forced, which is actually really nice if you enjoy slow-burn stories.
Visually, the drama is simple and soothing, and the background music fits the mood perfectly. It gives off a warm, cozy vibe and makes you want to keep watching, especially during quiet evenings.
Overall, Me and Thee is a good pick if you like gentle storytelling, emotional connections, and dramas that focus on everyday feelings instead of over-the-top drama. It’s subtle, sweet, and quietly touching.
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what a GEM? 100% recommended!
After being away from watching drama for awhile, I stumbled upon this through shot clips on TikTok and gave it a go ~ OMG what a gem 💎 I'm hooked and I want to watch something like this again. A definite rewatch for me!I love the ML character Lin Yu Sen...Song Weilong did an excellent job portraying this character. Also, the chemistry between the ML and FL is off the roof...they're perfect together. Wishing they both have more drama together...it'll be a good one for sure just based off their chemistry alone. Not to mention their visual ❤️
100% recommended ~ for those deciding whether to watch or not. You won't be disappointed.
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Plot was average and CP interaction was less
I watched this last year since i was waited for Bai Yan and Wang Yiran new collaboration. Military officer ML VS doctor FL.As expected of a classic couple, they're so good together, whenever they're on screen, there's undeniable chemistry. The story is also very engaging, from the initial sweetness of feigned amnesia, to the bitterness of misunderstandings when the lie is exposed, to the hilarious real amnesia. Yes, you read that right, hilarious.
The downside is that it ended too quickly. In the last episode, ML learns that the FL has a crush on him, and then it skips straight to the ending. I really wanted to see some sweet interactions between the FL and ML after they know they love each other. And their
Still decent watch if you into Wang Yiran-Bai Yan CP but the plot could be elevated somehow.
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"Or was this bound to happen from the start?"
I thought this quote from the show was fun, so it is my headline. Uh, I did not watch Love Class season 1, but I did watch this one, and I think it's okay, but it weighs more towards the bad side. I think I was just really confused because there was so much happening, but also nothing at the same time. It was just kind of boring, but the guys have really good natural chemistry, so yeah. I would give it a 7.5 (8.4) out of 10. Okay, changing things up for this, I am going to start off with what I think they should have changed to make this better, and then go into my likes, dislikes, and my thoughts during the episodes.Okay, what I think they should have changed was not have so many couples, but I know that is the whole point of the show, so we will leave that part out, but just know that is what I am thinking. All of our couples have good natural chemistry, the guys are good-looking, and they are good actors, but where this falls short is the fact that the plot barely makes sense, and then they did some kind of bullshit to make them connect. I think they should have dumbed down the plot and made them overlap more. Like I know they did, but there was a very poor connection that you kind of forgot about at the end, and then you are sitting there wondering why these guys are all together now. Just make the plot simpler and get rid of all of those side characters. I can hardly keep track of the main ones, but for everyone's love stories, they had different side characters who were holding them back, and that just doesn't work in shows like this, like at all. Especially because of the way they formatted it, as they went over everyone in every episode, and that's fine, but because the plots hardly connect, it's not, and it just makes the plot confusing and boring. So overall, just making the plots and couples connect better and making it simpler, without that, I think the show would have been so much better, and yeah. I am going to talk about more stuff that I would put in this in my dislikes, but I need my dislikes to also have their own section, lmao, so yeah.
Starting off with what I liked. THE GUYS ARE HOT. Like, good job, y'all, we are hot, and we are good actors. I also like the dynamics in this; they are interesting and fun, and kept throwing me for loop after loop. Fantastic truly. The sex scenes were good, with very natural chemistry among all our main characters. It didn't feel forced for all of the scenes, and it was just so natural. I loved it. The show started to pick up in the second episode, and I think it was pretty well done. This show was so cute. Uh, yeah, that is it. (IS IT CALLED LOVE CLASS BECAUSE THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE IN CLASS?)
THIS SHIT IS CONFUSING AND BORING AS FUCK, I SWEAR TO GOD. When you have that many characters, you need to split them up by episodes, and not try to have every single couple in every single episode. The start was also so fucking confusing, oh my lord. CHANGE THE HAIR CUTS HOLY FUCK. WHY DOES EVERYONE HAVE THE SAME HAIRCUT? This show also lacks a lot of structure, which makes it hard to follow. You do not need side characters when you have eight million main characters. It just takes away from the main characters and is so annoying. I was zoning out for an episode or two because it did get very boring, and I WOULD RATHER PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS THAN FUCKING WATCH THIS SHIT. Bro, the cousin of the cousin kisser guy was so fucking annoying, he should have jumped. He served no purpose besides being awful and having really scary eyes. Like, he serves no purpose besides being a fuck wad. The ending was also pretty random and felt empty, and that is it.
Overview time. "Imagine watching your friend jump off a building, and then you get accused of pushing them. I would never show my face ever again and this poor kid thinks it’s his fault not it’s not his fault that he was there and the other fault that he ran away, but yeah, I’m low-key craving the show even though I’m still a little confused of who’s who because there’s a lot of couples and everyone has literally the same variation of the same haircut if they had different haircut like someone had like a buzz I’d be more Like understanding, but everyone has either the middle part the bowl cut or the pushback and the big ears, their faces look different, but the haircut are throwing me off all off." "THEY SAID GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER, NOT WRITE A MOTHERFUCKING LOVE LETTER. I fear this is really cute, I just wish that they had more structure to this." "I want more backstory and not just chasing each other around in a circle. But yeah. I have to go back on my break, but this was lowkey fire, and it's a good show that I don't want to end up being left to the dust." "There is too much happening." "I know why I stopped watching this, it's because it's boring and hard to follow." "BS PLOT BC WHEN THE FUCK DID HE GET A GIRL FRIEND?????? I dont think I understand what is happening anymore, and cousin kisser's cousin has massive eyes. This is heavily focused on the suicide cousin kisser boy and the sexy guy." "I do not wanna be that person, but thank god he jumped. Oh, wait, he didnt jump now I'm sad. bruh, you coward. It is getting interesting. THANK GOD, THAT GUY WAS SO ANNOYING. It is getting interesting. THEY LOOK MORTIFIED BUT THEY ARE ALSO DATING LMAO. One more couple left." "Okay, one thing this show is doing is good dynamics that are throwing me for loops. I love that, I just wish we set this show up a little better. I LFET MY HOMEEEEEEE. TO JOIN THE ARMYYYY." "I know they are all freezing their balls off filming this. The guys have really good natural chemistry. That was a weird way to end it, but okay. I think they tried way too hard for the plot, and it just got very hard to follow bc there are so many couples."
This is a skippable show, because I think the structure is HORRID and really hard to follow, but the guys are handsome and have natural chemistry, so if you can look past the first part, then this show is for you! Okay bye!
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Too many verbal-sparring
I tried to watch Li Jingye drama since she was familiar to me but i didn't know her name and it was first time to see Chai Haochen drama. Both of leads acting are decent especially Li Jingye. Chai Haochen still need to learn to make expression in his face his face was too poker face for entire time or maybe it just his concept so i don't know.Plot is about Father favors the younger daughter aka SFL to excess, making her a spoiled brat princess; marry nouveau riche ML aka SML, while the elder daughter aka FL marries to the rural farmer aka ML.
Beside long-term verbal sparring from SFL and SML, i was annoyed with kissing scene using camera tricks making romantic scene experience being decreased.
Still recommended to watch if you just want to kill a time.
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Can this love be communicated?
Do writers really think that miscommunication is the key to a good drama?why can't the characters communicate,I dropped a previous drama because of this but this one takes it too far.like ml and fl have miscommunication,2leads have miscommunication and a random couple also has miscommunication because odd the 2leads.back in Canada when cha Mu Hee is going off on ho Jin saying he doesn't like her he doesn't say she's wrong,is it too hard to say "I like you" ?????? And he literally says that he went to my hee cause he felt she was interested but SHE turned him down when it's the opposite.throught the time I watched only her emotions clear not his, if you like her communicate instead of being the nonchalant guy who looks out for the fl.This show had the potential to be a sweet romance drama in the first episode.lke why did they shifted to something else?in the second half the story feels like it's a different story,did the Hong sisters didn't know what to do so they mashed up two different stories.
And what's up with the forced 2ml? Do we still need them in 2026 when everyone knows 2leads are just plot device to move the main leads story forward.
The cinematography is good and visuals are great.
So if you are a fan of any of those actors, please skip this they have done better projects.
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Short Stories, Big Sci-Fi Ideas
I absolutely loved this. I thought it was a unique and highly engaging watch. I even appreciated the art direction in the intro and outro credits—they were beautifully done. This is based on a manhua, and I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the graphics at the end were taken directly from it. I thought the stories translated perfectly to the screen. Since most episodes were self-contained (with a few continuing into the next), the shorter episode length didn’t detract from the plot or narrative flow. The sci-fi themes were compelling and often reminded me of something out of The Twilight Zone or Doctor Who. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who enjoys this genre.Was this review helpful to you?
