Reviews

Hmm not as good as the webtoon but not bad i guess

I feel they messed up in the casting stage. Ping is fine but for the gangster it was supposed to be someone with a more mature and adult vibe cz if i remember the webtoon did have age gap. Also i didn't like how they changed the game friend's personalities and gave korean references while they're in thailand. Like why are they drinking soju in thai? And who eats spicy ramen for hangover? They kept very little from the webtoon is what i felt after 1st 2 eps... the gangster didn't give gangster vibes n ping's acting was kinda awkward at times....

I'm a webtoon fan and i am watching this cz it's an adaptation so yeah not that good adaptation but not bad either if u skip it ur not missing out. If you're expecting mafia romance vibes this is not it

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Head 2 pillow

This is what happened. Usually, watched at night. Yes, for me it was that uneventful and bordering on boring. There was nothing about the story or the acting that screamed must see. It dragged along three couples and a spare to the most obvious ending. Albeit, the second couple, Farm and Van did have a more realistic problem than the first. Why does someone keep sabotaging the most loving relationship he's ever had? Walls built by insecurity, lonliness and fear of wanting someone who may eventually leave due to his bad habits. Fears realized, faced and attitudes changed. Though the change had no impact whatsoever. Everyone's acting was just above surface but not stellar. Even the spare. I would love to see a more mature role for JJ to stretch his acting skills beyond being a filler.

The father makes a decision to protect his family the best way he knows. Acceptable. What is not acceptable is why did they keep it from Jinn. Jinn who has suffered the loss for so long accepts with a simple explanation and support from J. Hmmm, that's my response to that situation.

Jinn and J are arch enemies though with Jinn harboring a secret crush for J. J begins to have premonitions of Jinn's future. They ultimately clash, resolve and mature over 12 episodes. It just feels like there weren't any crisis moments that felt like an actual crisis.

Overall it did not have an impact as much as I Saw You In My Dream (similar premise), Boys In Love and Gelboys. If Head 2 Head is your first bl, it is a gentle entry and should be viewed as such. A serene piece that never gallops but ripples to the end.

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Beautiful stories

This was the perfect ending. I don't know what else to say. I had the time of my life watching this show. It was amazing to watch a show that made me laugh, cry and scream. I literally got to watch the characters go through so much growth, and what can I say, man, the main character was so well written. Honestly, all the characters were exceptionally well-written. I loved watching each story unfold, and it's just beautiful to watch people getting their well-deserved justice. There are new characters every episode, and yet the main characters will still always have your heart. Just perfect.

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Nothing special

The pilot made me very excited for it but even after watching one ep and seeing spoilers, I wasn't able to watch more. I hoped the "enemies to lovers" would last there longer but already in ep1 they had some k-drama lovely moments which annoyed me. I didn't understand what was the point of them fighting then when even their mothers were best friends and wanted them to get along. Then I saw how poorly written was the second couple which had more angst which usually gets me more interested but based on other people's reviews, it was over the top with the toxicity. SeaKeen will finally have a different director than Golf who was kicked out of the company for his disrespectful behavior towards the actresses he worked with and New Siwaj who keeps repeating the same plots and scenes in his series and usually the actors are mocked for bad acting with his direction so I hope that Weirdo-101 will finally be the series which will make me fall in love with them because just four eps in MuTeLuv with a great director changed my perspective of them as I loved their "Hi" by my luck very much. I know Only Boo wasn't bad and had really great moments but after knowing what the director did, I'm seriously unable to watch his work, sry.

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Maybe if i hadn't watched the original i might have finished the show

I only watched this show because i wanted to support Saint after what he went through leaving the company he built. I didn't even know about it until i saw his Instagram post and i went to check it out. I went into it trying to not compare it to the Original Kdrama. I'm glad it's not completely the same as the original. However the biggest reason i loved Happiness Kdrama was the reason i dropped this show mid episode 7. I loved the FL in the original, she's a strong character and smart. She took the lead the majority of the time and the ML usually provided support. Unless he needed to take the lead. However this FL takes the backseat most of the time. By episode 7 i felt 0 chemistry between them. Maybe it's a really slow burn romance.

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More Heart Than Humour

Just finished Pro Bono, and it really sticks with you; though not always in the ways you might expect. Let me start with this: the cases are the real stars of the show.

This is where the drama finds its conscience. Through its legal cases, Pro Bono shines a light on the cracks in the system—migrant workers fighting to keep their dignity, people with disabilities navigating a world that rarely accommodates them, and celebrities stripped of their humanity the moment scandal hits. These stories don’t feel like filler; they form the moral core of the drama and are often emotionally honest and quietly impactful.

Kang Dawit’s journey anchors it all. Watching him shift from a careerist to someone shaped by the people he represents is the most compelling throughline. His growth feels gradual and earned, carried by a restrained performance that gives the drama emotional weight even when other elements wobble.

But here’s my real talk moment: the comedy just… didn’t land for me. Which is a shame, because it’s listed as a comedy-legal drama. Some of the side characters (looking at you, Nan Hui and Jun U) felt more grating than funny. Their loud, exaggerated moments often clashed with the quieter, more emotional tone of the cases. I found myself fast-forwarding through some of their scenes just to get back to the courtroom or the client’s story.

And while I really respected what the show was trying to do with characters like Gippeum, a passionate fighter for justice, sometimes her intensity crossed into overbearing. On the flip side, Jang Yeongsil’s quiet transformation was a real highlight. From timid to quietly courageous, his arc felt real and earned.

All in all, Pro Bono is a mixed bag; but one worth digging into if you care about law dramas with social conscience. Don’t go in expecting big laughs. Go in for the cases, for Kang Dawit’s meaningful journey, and for a drama that isn’t afraid to show how the law touches real, vulnerable lives.

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Rivals to lovers with a twist!

Head 2 head was a show that really surprised me. After watching Sea and Keen in Only Boo, I wasn't quite sure how much to expect from them - it seemed like GMM was condemning another couple to a life of school uniforms and solidly mid romances. However, h2h was a lot more than that!

J (Sea) and Jinn (Keen) have been rivals from the start, despite their parents being best friends. The two have competed since childhood, and show no signs of stopping now that they're both fashion design majors at the same college. However, when J gets hurt in an accident while racing Jinn, their parents force them to live together so Jinn can care for J and the two can learn to get along. Their relationship begins to change as J starts seeing visions of horrible things happening to Jinn and starts trying to prevent them - but not every tragedy can be prevented, no matter how hard J tries.

I've seen a lot of people relate this show to Bad Buddy, and truly I see the resemblance, though I loved the addition of visions of the future, the internal struggle of "do I love him because I love him now, or because I know in the future I will love him," and the need to change what the visions show. I thought it added a really nice layer of complexity to the show! The only downside of this show was the repetition in the beginning, where it feels like these boys are in the hospital more than they're at school. I felt like they could have instead developed some of the plot points of the future visions a bit more, but I still REALLY enjoyed this show. Not only did Sea and Keen do an INCREDIBLE job portraying these characters, but the other characters in the show were equally fun to watch. The second couple, played by Surf and Java, stole the show in some of the episodes. The relationship built on Java's character's idea of "I can't lose him, but I don't quite love him," was SO interesting. Frankly, I'd watch a whole series about their characters too. I didn't think any conflict was overly drawn out, which I appreciated, and I could see this becoming a comfort show for sure. The sweet relationship that slowly develops between rivals paired with the ups and downs of the side couple's relationship made for a perfectly balanced show. Definitely give this one a shot!

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nothing is black or white

It's not that bad, nothing in life is "only" black or white, you definitely need more life experience to understand it, or to think about the questions raised.

After a while, I skipped the kindergarten parts (there were too many and they were distracting) and got a comprehensible story. I found humor too.

The main criticism was directed at the depiction of "sexual violence." There are some things that a film, book, or actor cannot convey because the audience is completely closed off to either consideration or a change of perspective. These things exist, and it is not the judgment of the outside observer that matters, but the experience, perception, and interpretation of the person involved.

Due to the scandal surrounding the production company, there is no chance of the story being continued, and I feel sorry for the young actors.

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Waste of good actors

This story is simply terrible. Almost dropped it and threw up about 10 times and I only finished because I wanted to complete this review.

The writers tried to create some character development but it was awful, characters switched personalities overnight with no explanation so there is no way to understand or relate to any of them in the slightest.

The trope of cousin love (yes, even when they’re not blood related) is disgusting and should never be normalised. Especially since Jeonghan used and manipulated Iljo in the first three episodes, just to switch personalities overnight in the 4th episode with no realistic character development.

Even through the awful writing, you can clearly see how good these actors are and it’s a true shame that they had to taint their reputations with this horrible series instead of using their potential well.

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Love the visuals and effects! The ending was super fulfiling and completed.

First of all. If you are a scaredy cat like me for horror movies , skip those scary parts but persist to continue watching. Some parts cant be help as the scary supernatural part is part of the story. Is crucial. But just half open ur eyes haha

2nd . Chemistry is amazing , eyes are very expressive especially the longing and the pain. I wish the main couple had more expressive moments cause i feel 1 is too shy and the other held back too much but can be understandable from their positions and experience.

The second couple chemistry and interactions is natural n pure so is very light hearted to watch

3rd thing i like about the show is how it is all explained in the end. The questions are answered and certain things are made clear and explained. When we watch the show , there is bound to be moments where we feel that certain people should have or not have done certain things . But it is all for a reason... be patient with the plot and the rationale behind it

4th is all the effects and costume and subtle things to show the powers or intensity like glowing tattoo or the eyes the blood the veins etc . Subtle details that added alot of levels and contrast

5th the culture , the respect , the authenty of the whole show... i dont know much before watching but after watching this , it really reminds ourselves to always be mindful and why our actions whether selfish or self defence or even out of love may hurt someone or affect someone unintentionally .

6th the music and the link to the actors actions and video edit is amazing. (Spoiler) example the lyrics is like will always be with you i promise - then they hook pinkies. Or like its a seperation or fighting for each other scene n the music just matches so well with the lyrics. Usually its just the ost that means something by default but the acting continue as normal. But this show makes me feel like the scenes are coming alive n following the lyrics.

7th the actors and actresses visuals are off the roof (i love tattoos too so yes im bias) hahahaha

1 thing i dont like is how some misunderstandings could have been avoided or not dragged for too long with just open and honest communication. Like overall speed wise for the 1st couple could be faster but yes understandable that there were alot of concerns . The uncertainty and master's position and duty also make us confuse on whether they can do what they wish to.

More things you may like or dislike ,watch the show ;)

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Not as cute as Only Boo and a red-flag character...

As always when "New" Sijaw is directing, most series glide into childishness and cringe. In this case it was more subdued then in most other series (Fourever You Part 1, Perfect 10 Liners) but it's still there especially in the first two episodes. There are times when childish beheaviour is appropiate but in most cases it's not.

The script is a mixed bag. The solution of the time-travel was a bit weak and Mr. Redflag (Van) side-couple felt a bit unrealistic. How he handles the situation is dispicable but also the script was quite lazy depicting it. Also there was not the budget to "age" the actors to make them distinguishable from now and the future selfs. So the production is ok, but it looks constraint by the few locations they had.

So overall it's on the "good" side of BLs we had last year. At least Sea "Junior" did improve a lot with his acting which is also a plus for me. Keen has the talent, it looks like it's easy for him. I will not criticize too much in this case, it's pleasant enough to watch and many will have fun with it.

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From a rich spoiled kid to letting go of past regrets to becoming a new energy business boss

This is a good show. It really is. Despite my initial frustrations at the FL. Nie Xiguang’s lack of awareness and archetypal spoiled rich kid. the second half of the show was extremely good except for the last episode. This is the reason why I gave it a 7.5 because I feel giving it an 8 endorses this as a must watch but I can’t say that because of how they handled the last episode but I will get to that.

Our ML. Yin Lusen is a Doctor who has a car accident which ruins his left hand so he can’t operate anymore and goes into business with the backing of his powerful and influential family, even though, as his mothers son, he doesn’t have any inheritance rights. The FL is a college student also from a very influential and powerful family.

My initial frustration is the set up for the show where we see the spoiled rich kid female lead going into the workplace where she’s working alongside the ML yet she shows him no respect is constantly defensive and the atmosphere is pretty hostile if not a little toxic.

It turns out he’s always been in love with her and because her father’s first love’s daughter has been using her name for clout he misunderstands that his accident was caused because she wanted to see him and he was a little resentful to her because she never visited him in hospital but it turns out it was all a misunderstanding due to that wicked stepdaughter trope.

Anyway, one of my other really frustrating points about this show and I don’t know if this was by design but it feel again like another status quo propaganda piece from China. If you’re rich and powerful then anybody beneath you is not worthy of you. That was the impression you got from the 2ML, even though the FL had been pursuing him and he did like her, he could never tell her because he didn’t think he was worthy of her because he was from a poor family.

What was interesting after she started dating the FL and there was a big confrontation with the 2ML she said something that really disturbed me.

After he was too late in confessing to her and became a bit obsessed and mad, she made the point that she would’ve chosen the ML anyway because they were always going to be together. I don’t know if this was intentional, but it really reinforced that trope of status and power only belong together and if you’re below that you can just forget about it.

Anyway, we see the FL going from this very spoiled shielded up bringing little girl, with a stunning lack of self-awareness into this slow burn growth arc, becoming a powerful business woman with clear goals and ability. Our ML went back into medicine and became a leading figure in his field.

The main problem why I had to deduct points is because of the last episode. The time jumps just got totally out of hand.
It’s like the writers forgot that this was set around 2012 2013 and they needed to catch up so they just decided to throw it all into the last episode.

Firstly, we jumped two years to their wedding and we watched that for 30 seconds and I thought, okay, that’s fine.
Then incredibly, we jumped 10 years to 2025 and I thought, okay that’s fine, I guess, because the technology that they were trying to develop was in its infancy so they needed to catch up to modern times and I thought, fair enough. Just about. We watched that for about a minute.

Then inexplicably, we jumped another three years to 2028.

I’m not really sure why they did that because all these people now are near their 40s but of course, haven’t aged a day since 2012,

The other thing that slightly bothered me was the FL was in Saudi Arabia signing a big deal for this new energy business and when she came back I got the impression she’s been away for quite awhile because when they were talking to their little daughter, she wasn’t aware of her academic development, which is a bit troubling.
Also this last episode plodded along and it was just the two of them reminiscing about the good old days.

They made a bit of a mess of it so I can only give it a 7.5 as it is good but it is definitely not a must watch.

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Masterpiece in the making. The communication and teamwork is amazing

This drama is not soapy at all... I love it.
I love the communication between ML and FL, e.g. start of ep 3. Everything is said, and it is said in a ... polite and sophisticated way, to the point. They are both smart and observant

This drama started so fluffy, flaunting the good looks of ML, but it turned into ... well.. how to call it? psychological melodrama or psychological thriller is not the right word ... there is no sticky feeling in this drama... ... This drama has a HEALTHY vibe ....

This drama is about ppl communicating honestly, using the communication to learn something about the other and about themselves! being self observant and realizing how they feel and think, and saying it and acting on it

it turned into an extremely deep drama about how people communicate and grow

I love ep 3 it is so meaningful and so deep, the script is great, and acting is stellar.

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Laws of Attraction — A Story That Respects Love, Justice, and Reality

Laws of Attraction is not a BL that tries to please everyone — and that is exactly why it is exceptional.
At its core, this drama is about injustice, power, and the cost of survival in a harsh world. Romance is not used as an escape from these realities, but as a force that tests, exposes, and ultimately transforms the characters.
Charn begins as a morally compromised lawyer — intelligent, self-aware, and deeply flawed. The series never excuses his actions, and that is one of its greatest strengths. Instead of romanticizing his behavior, the story forces him to confront the consequences of his ideology: by helping the powerful, he only made the rich stronger and the innocent weaker. His redemption is not sudden or easy — it is painful, gradual, and earned. He loses things. He feels guilt. He changes not because love magically saves him, but because love no longer allows him to lie to himself.
Tinn is equally compelling. He starts as a man with strong moral clarity, representing justice and anger that is fully justified. What makes this drama special is that Tinn also changes. He does not become corrupt — he becomes realistic. By the end, he understands that the world is not black and white, and that protecting the people you love sometimes means accepting harsh truths. Their relationship evolves into something beautifully morally grey, balanced, and deeply human.
The romance in this series is often called “reserved,” but I strongly disagree. Romance here is not about constant physical intimacy — it is about trust, restraint, loyalty, and emotional connection. The lack of rushed kisses or NC scenes is intentional and necessary. Intimacy before moral alignment would have felt wrong, and the series understands that. The yearning, the resistance, and the slow emotional closeness made the love feel stronger, not weaker.
I also want to praise the second couple. At first, I did not expect to care about them — but their storyline surprised me. The show allows us to understand their pain and motivations without excusing their bad behavior, which again shows the maturity of the writing. By the end, I found myself rooting for both couples equally — something that rarely happens for me.
Yes, the special effects are sometimes cheap, but honestly? They did not matter. The strength of the plot, character development, and emotional weight far outweighed any technical flaws.
In the end, Laws of Attraction delivered something rare:
a BL with realistic stakes, ethical complexity, and love that grows through accountability rather than fantasy.
This drama did not just entertain me — it resonated deeply with how I see the world.
That is why it earned a 10/10 and a place in my perfect BL list.

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