This drama is seriously overrated.
This drama is seriously overrated. I don't understand why it's so highly praised. maybe for the teen generationI agree with the reviewers who share the same opinion as me.
My biggest issue is the casting. On screen, the male lead comes across as younger than the female lead. I'm not talking about their real ages I'm talking about how they look and feel on screen. Since the story is supposed to portray the male lead as older and the female lead as younger, that dynamic just doesn't come across visually.
Because of that, the female lead's childlike behavior although it makes sense for her character, who is younger and dependent on those around her ends up feeling more cringe than believable. I think the pairing would have worked much better if she had been cast opposite a more mature-looking male lead. The casting simply doesn't fit the story.
Another thing that bothered me was how, the moment they found out they weren't related by blood, romantic feelings seemed to appear almost instantly. There was almost no time for emotional conflict or adjustment, which made that transition feel rushed and unconvincing.
I noticed this in the very first episode, the moment the male lead made his entrance. Right away, it felt like the pairing was off for the concept the drama was trying to portray. By the end of the episode, there was already a hint of romance, but it just didn't work for me.
The first episode itself was hard to get through.
Well, I gave it one more episode, and the second episode still didn't convince me. Sometimes, you just shouldn't rely on ratings. This drama is genuinely overrated and overpraised.
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This got me back into Thai BL!
I actually really enjoyed **Khemjira**It was such a refreshing change from the usual cookie cutter school BL dramas
I loved the ancient curse, paranormal, and spiritual elements—they made the story feel unique and kept me invested from beginning to end.
Another thing I really enjoyed was that I didn’t know most of the cast.
The only familiar faces for me were Net, Nammon, Mark, and Jab, who all appeared in guest or cameo roles.
Going in without knowing the main or supporting leads made the experience even better.
It’s been since **The Next Prince** that I’ve truly loved a Thai BL. For years they were my go-to, but I felt like they lost a bit of their spark for a while\. Recently, though, I’d been hearing that the newer dramas were getting really good again, so I decided to give them another chance.
First I watched **Love Upon a Time**, which completely won me over. Then I moved on to **Khemjira**
Two incredible dramas back-to-back! I’m so happy to see Thai BL finding its magic again, and I can’t wait to see what I watch next.
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I like the lovely fat couple a lot.
First, when I started watching this show, I had a negative feeling, because the female protagonist was the liar about her health, and a lot of negative stereotype about people with obesity. I do not like the way some people in the real world look down fat people. However, later, both fat characters got better role, and for me, I think both are very cute. And something I do not like about this show is that there are too many many scenes with cats. It's unnecessary. Without cats, the plot could be still the plot. There is no reason to add too many cat-related things into the story. I also saw the same actress holding cats in other shows too. In some show, she also wore a cat mask. Next time, I will avoid watching the show intensively about cats.Was this review helpful to you?
The Xu Kai Rabbit Hole Started Here
Although it's been years since I watched Arsenal Military Academy, it's still one of my favorite Xu Kai dramas and one of the first titles I recommend to anyone exploring his work. Arsenal Military Academy revolves around the classic "woman disguised as a man" trope, yet it executes it surprisingly well. Bai Lu's portrayal of Xie Xiang is genuinely convincing, making it easy to believe why those around her never suspect her true identity.Xu Kai absolutely shines as Gu Yanzhen. He perfectly captures the character's arrogant, playful, and reckless personality while gradually revealing an unexpectedly sweet side once he falls in love, making him incredibly endearing. Watching him slowly realize his feelings for Xie Xiang and awkwardly navigate falling in love is easily one of the drama's biggest highlights. Looking back, I can't blame fans for becoming obsessed with Xu Kai and Bai Lu. They complemented each other so well on screen that it was almost impossible not to ship them. Their chemistry wasn't forced, it simply clicked. And let's be honest, Xu Kai's visuals were absolutely unreal in this drama (!!!).
The story is entertaining, the military academy setting feels refreshing, the cross-dressing trope is executed well, and the chemistry between the leads is simply the icing on the cake.
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Better than I thought
TLDR: This is good :).Has been looking for a good rom com for a long time and found this gem. Actually saw the trailer a while back and during that time I've watched How Dare You and really liked Wang Churan so wanted to give this a try. But at that time it wasn't released yet and tbh the trailer didn't really captivate me. Plus the ML and the cast is quite foreign to me so i eventually forgot about this.
Recently started to look for a good rom com again and finally decided to give this a try. And i am glad i did! It turned out to be the kind of rom com i like with a bit of fluffy-ness.
Story/plot: Probably nothing new and has probably been done many times. It's your typical ML and FL had misunderstandings from the beginning and somehow dislikes each other. But yet are forced to deal with each other daily and eventually become friends, and eventually falls in love.
I will say the bread and butter in this drama is the interactions and scenes between the ML and FL. But surrounding that is also a lot of plots, etc related to their work. Like the investments, etc. I've seen some people dislike it, but i personally didn't mind it.
Cast: It's my first time watching Tian Jian Ci. I usually have a hard time with unfamiliar faces in dramas. But i grew to really like him as i watched the drama. I see some people comment that he carried the drama with his acting, etc and i kind of agree. His acting was really good and a pleasure to watch. I really hope to see him in more dramas and roles like this.
For the supporting casts, tbh some of them was a bit annoying and hard to watch at the beginning, so i mostly skipped them. Especially scenes with Jun Cheng and Dang Yu. He was just a very annoying character in the beginning. But eventually he grew up and it was later quite pleasant to watch them.
Otherwise in general the other supporting casts are good and quite liked watching them. For example Yao Jing Jing and Lu Ze. And even Fang Yun and Liao Shi Yu.
Won't mention the FL since i liked her before i watched the show.
Rating: I will give this a solid 7.5. I will say i am giving this a bit of a lower score, not because it's not good, but because of different factors like story/plots, etc I don't think this deserves an 8+. But I will say this was a very pleasant watch and I would rather watch this than a lot of dramas rated 8+.
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Gender swap ML and FL
It's not new for me to watch the female protagonist in time-traveling plot, but it is very new and very interesting that the male protagonist is the one who pretended to be someone else. I like it. It's gender swapping, compared to other shows I used to watch. Those shows, consist of the female protagonists who pretended to be someone to achieve her goal, and with which, these female characters had to lie a lot for whole story. I do not like the idea that the authors try to link women with lying. It's different from women in real world. And media should not reinforce this link to their audiences. Women should not be viewed as the liar. This is the reason that I like this show. The male protagonist took the role instead of the female one.Was this review helpful to you?
The Prosecutor is intense
They successfully delivered both justice through its storyline and intimacy through its romance. With its mystery-crime BL concept, the drama carries a heavy and intense atmosphere, and the performances of the main characters elevated that feeling even more.Ju Tae Seon started as a bully, but as the story progressed, he revealed himself to be a genuinely caring partner. Kim Yoon Sik completely captivated me with this role because it’s the complete opposite of his personality in real life.
On the other hand, Lee Chae Ha was unfortunately the victim of constant bullying from his peers. As an adult, I honestly don’t understand why people continue to bully others as if they never grew out of a childish mindset. Workplace bullying is especially frustrating to watch.
What made the story even more interesting was how the couple’s lives were connected through their fathers. One was killed, and the other became the prime suspect. It was such a messy situation, but it also became one of the strongest and most compelling parts of the drama.
The sexual tension between them was incredible, and they really took the intimate scene to another level. Especially the bathroom scene that completely shocked and gagged me.
I have to admit that crime and mystery stories aren’t really my cup of tea, so I wasn’t always fully focused on every case. Still, I had already guessed that the cute and bubbly Song Ha Neul would end up being the villain. He’s still handsome and adorable in real life, though, so he still wins in my book. I liked how the ending tied all of the crimes together and finally brought everything to a satisfying conclusion. The only aspect I wasn’t a fan of was the use of AI.
Overall, the chemistry was definitely giving, and the dynamic between the sassy prosecutor and his obedient inspector made them incredibly fun to watch. Combined with mystery and emotional backstory, made this a memorable BL drama despite a few elements that weren’t entirely my taste.
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Interesting only at the Beginning
I think it is very new when I started watching the early episode. However, in the middle and late episodes, the plot is very boring, and similar to other shows. It is like soap opera where female characters disliked one another and tried to pull other women down. It's not enjoyable for me at all. It's a kind of Mary Sue thing.Was this review helpful to you?
Chemistry Above the Clouds
Count me among the people who genuinely enjoyed this drama. I completely understand the hype surrounding this drama and can honestly see why so many people love it. From the very beginning, Lu Yu Xiao steals the spotlight with a character that's effortlessly charming, playful, and flirtatious (arguably one of the roles that suits her best). Her bright, mischievous personality makes the character incredibly lovable and impossible not to root for.As someone who rarely enjoys xianxia, I was surprised by how much I loved this drama. The romance takes center stage, making the fantasy elements easy to follow. If you're here for romance, you won't be disappointed. Hao Ming Hao and Lu Yu Xiao share sizzling chemistry that elevates the classic fake marriage-to-lovers trope, making every flirtatious exchange and emotional moment a joy to watch. What I enjoyed most wasn't just the romance, but the dynamic between the two leads. Their banter is witty, their chemistry is sizzling, and watching their relationship gradually evolve made every episode engaging. I also loved Ming Xian's adorable bond with her pet, along with the constant tension created by her hidden identities. Since the main leads are originally equally powerful, their enemies-to-lovers dynamic feels refreshing, with neither one constantly needing to be saved by the other.
The overarching plot—centered around the competition for the title of champion and the pursuit of the Golden Millet Dream—is admittedly simple and occasionally borders on being childish. But somehow, none of that really matters when the romance is this entertaining. You don't have to be a xianxia fan to enjoy Love in the Clouds. If you're looking for a romance with lovable leads and fantastic chemistry, this drama is an easy recommendation.
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Excellent plot
This is the early show I know about Girl Love genre. I like the plot a lot. And I began to explore more shows with the same genre. However, other shows do not have much content like this one. That's the reason that I decide to write a review. I wish other GL shows would have much more contents and more plot other than just the love between two.Was this review helpful to you?
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A MASTERPIECE! LOVE MR. VACUUM CLEANER AND HIS BABE
Yet another masterpiece that i am happy i decided to watch after planning on skipping it. When I saw the intro song using AI I was like well... having 2nd thoughts but then I like how the whole drama wasn't AI but it was used just like a tool for backgrounds and special effects only for specific scenes.The story was just amazing. I like how they balanced both the cases and the romance while keeping the cases interesting and the romance intense.
The cast was just perfect🤭 makes me wish they were an official cp cz i wanna see more of them. But then it's fine cz they're humans n in korea so yeah. I think they were pretty in par with CBLs and JBLs when it comes to story, toxicity n stuff and on par with Thai BLs when it comes to NCs which was unexpected from korea.
Overall watch it please DO WATCH IT!!!
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Great story towards the end.
When I started to watch this drama I didn't enjoy quiet a few of the first episodes, due to it being very solemn. Then I didnt like Miao Jing playing around with men feelings but I must say it did get more interesting towards the end and I started to enjoy this drama more. Great acting from Song Weilong and Zhang Jing Yi and the rest of the cast.Was this review helpful to you?
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Let's Stop by Lishan Mountain for a While
The way trauma and chronic illnesses are used here is great - even if I am sure health care professionals could point out flaws. Mo Li remains an idol drama but pushes at the boundaries of what these dramas can be in a heartfelt way. I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoyed The Double and/or Pursuit of Jade.The Couples
I'm not overly invested in romances, except when a couple really gives that wow effect. That was missing a bit for me here, but I incredibly enjoyed that the leads had the same goal while going at it in incredibly different ways. They slowly come to understand each other, and they are allowed to make mistakes along the way that are so deeply personal it is gut wrenching.
I thought it was neat that the drama pointed out how much the FL pushed the ML into fixing his legs against his will. That felt very real and is a neat way to show how much the FL wants things to go her way. She is compelled to make the world fit into her expectations in more than one way.
On the ML’s side the “divorce arc” falls under that character growth. This "arc" as people have been labeling it, is barely an arc. It lasts maybe two episodes. I really love how it keeps the leads entangled in the social norms of their time. Everyone else is suffering under archaic social rules and so do they. Treating the lead differently is something that became quite off-putting to me in early-2026 Bai Lu Drama "Unwind: Jadewind".
Just as ML's leg, just as Ye Li’s delusions, the couple had to be broken before they could be mended. The two are, after all, deeply hurt characters. It's not only one lead carrying out their eight years of revenge in the making. A lot of characters share resentments.
Their first kisses were so awkward and not in the cute way, lol. Their romance began to hit for me in the late episodes, when they grow comfortable with each other. That said, I am a fan of the multiple tragic love stories overall. As the OST says: love isn't only romance.
Family Dynamics
Li has the best uncle. Her mother is great. Her half-brother too. It's nice to see that not the whole Ye family sucks. I also loved the relationships with her maids (dead or alive) and her senior/secret guard.
The family dynamics are refreshing overall. Her sister is mean to her and there is another half-brothers pair in the drama who doesn't get along, but they stay within a selfishness and jealousy that feels very normal. They feel the need to get one over their sibling and only know violence as a tool, but that does not mean they truly want them dead. It's an interesting conflict.
The Last Episodes
I didn't have as much of a knee-jerk reaction to the ending as others, but I kind of felt the East Palace story wasn't well paced. Our leads have known Jingli escaped for months and Ye Li is so sure from the start that he won't sit quiet and yet they do nothing about it. I just don't think this drama needed a war story. There doesn't seem to have been budget left for it anyway. Jingli trying to storm the palace with a small army from the start seems like it would have been a good way to complete his arc.
Here, it almost felt as if 2026 costume dramas have been mandated to end with war (Pursuit of Jade, A Splendid Match, How Dare You, Love Beyond the Grave,...).
Nevertheless, I actually thought the last episode was incredibly beautiful. It wraps the stories up in a very heartfelt way. The same way Ye Li has to let go of her Lishan mountain past, the viewer must say goodbye to this story.
OST
Normally I don't notice the soundtrack that much or only one stand-out song, but here the music truly underlined the mystery and tragedy. I love the haunting melodies of the drama.
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Light, fun and surprisingly addictive
I was going through my plan-to-watch list when I came across this drama. I made a deal with myself—just one episode to decide whether to keep it or drop it for good.To my surprise, I was completely captivated.The show follows Baek Su-jeong (Moon Ga-young), a sharp department store team leader known as the "Director Killer" for getting her superiors fired, and Ban Ju-yeon (Choi Hyun-wook), a third-generation chaebol heir who becomes her new boss . What Su-jeong doesn't realize is that Ju-yeon is her former online gaming partner from 16 years ago—the same boy who once confessed his feelings to her, only to be harshly rejected . Their enemies-to-lovers dynamic is the heart of the show, and watching how they slowly come to care for each other was genuinely enjoyable .
Of course, it's light, fun, and completely unserious—exactly the kind of no-brainer watch you need when you want something easy and stress-free . I found myself genuinely excited to hit "next episode," which is always a good sign.
That said, I really didn't like the grandmother character, and I didn't find her storyline or the resolution with her satisfying at all. It felt like a weak point in an otherwise enjoyable drama.
Overall, it's a great watch if you're in the mood for something light—but don't expect to be blown away. It's predictable, familiar, and doesn't break any new ground , but sometimes that's exactly what you need.
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Eternal Love Continues
This drama is very enjoyable for those who wanted more of Bai Feng Jui and Emperor Lord background and story from Eternal Love. New and old characters join to bring an exciting tale of their lives throughout several timelines. The cat and mouse chase yet dedication to each other will constantly make you root for them. You will not be disappointed.Was this review helpful to you?
