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kristen711
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Acting/Cast 10
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Rewatch Value 10

I absolutely love this drama!

I started watching this drama when it first aired because of FirstKhao. I have gotten into so many new actors because of this drama.!

If you are a fan of drama, this one is for you. There is so much drama and love in this. I honestly did not expect to love this drama as much as I did.

Story: the storyline is very interesting with friends creating a hostel together. I feel like there could have been more time spent working on the hostel, but there is so much already going on that it is understandable why there wasn’t. This drama contains a ton of forms of love and not just in sexuality. It shows different personalities and different relationships regarding locality and love for one another. I love a drama with friendships involved, obviously this is one of them.

Acting/Cast: as mentioned, I started this drama because of my love for First and Khan. This was the first time I’ve seen Neo play a character like this, beware of his character lol. This is my first drama with Force and Book in it, I’ve loved them from the beginning of this drama. Every actor is so insanely talented. I have to just say how well Khao did in his emotional scenes, his acting is top tier. I love this cast so much.

Music: ok ok, the intro song is so good. I always jammed to it every time a new episode was on. Even the other osts were just so good (especially the ost in episode 14 with FirstKhao). Also, speaking on music, I am obsessed with Sand introducing Ray to new bands and concerts. It’s so cute.

Rewatch Value: the way I am tempted to start rewatching it rn. I will 100% rewatch it sometime soon. This drama has 100% rewatch value.

Overall: I can definitely say that this drama is one of my favorite dramas and I have watched almost 90 dramas. I really hope for a season two. I feel that we can get a lot more storyline from this drama. Please make it happen! I can’t wait to watch other works from all these actors!

Please give this drama a shot! You will not be disappointed! It’s on YouTube GMMTV :)

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Mary_04
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Oct 29, 2023
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.5
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You'll need therapy after every episode

I'm so happy about the ending they give us, finally Nick opened his eyes and all the others are happy together, I hope they'll give us a special episode or a second season. At first I was really hopeless with all the angst and drama, but in the end everything is going good and everyone, except for Nick and Ton, is happy together. I was so surprised at the end of the last episode with Mix apparition. I really hope it means second season or special episode.












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Strawberrylily
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Dec 22, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.0

Not your typical BL

This wasn’t just another BL this was a visceral experience to love, life, and complicated relationships. This one is a true LGBT+ series, much like you’d see in America.

My favorite couples were Sand and Ray, I really relished watching the two of the grow into each other. I especially liked when Ray apologized and asked Sand to to be patient with him. The whole scene touched me.

I’m also glad the lesbian couple wasn’t just a throw away. I hope to see more of them in the future.

It was well executed and the fashion and music (soundtrack) was a chefs kiss.

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pransocool
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Jan 30, 2024
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.0

Is this the best series ever?

YESSSS!!! I loved every second of this show and everything was perfect! The acting, the music and the storylines was GOLD, PURE GOOOLD!! After a BL break this got me right back and boy was it a ride??
The pairings was so good and all the ships were amazing, I mean FirstKhao can't go wrong ? NeoMark was a pair I didn't knew I needed and ForceBook was super cute as always! The only thing I didn't care for was how the TopMew relationship had so many struggles and it just got draged out. But overall it was PERFECT!
The whole production was amazing soooo
do yourself a favour and watch this NOW?

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trashy_taste
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Jul 31, 2024
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Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 10

One of my favorite BLs and best acting I've seen so far

Now usually drama about friends with benefits relationships aren't my cup of tea, but this show was something else. I have to give credit to the amazing acting specifically First (Sand) cause oh my gosh the way he can express emotions with just using his eyes is a talent. The other actors where amazing as well which really sold the story to me.

Now most people wouldn't agree with me but I think the story is kinda realistic and people should use this as a sort of tutorial on what situationships are and how most people end up hurt, taking Boston and Nick's relationship for example. They also show how people can change over time as well as never changing (Top and Boston).

At first tbh I wasn't a big fan of Mew's character but he grew on me over time.

And most of all Sand and Rays relationship. Thats all I need to say. My fav character is obviously Sand (not only cause he's hot) but he knows his worth and its a breath of fresh air.

10/10 would recommend (unless ur not a fan of spicy scenes cause my god theres a lot in this show lol)

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Ongoing 6/12
MieMilling
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Sep 16, 2023
6 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5
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BEST SHOW EVER!

After watching the 6th episode, I can clearly state that this show is the most intense, drama-filled show I have watched.
I love all the acting, especially in episode 6, Book and Khaotung delivered on all aspects. I cannot wait to see how Mew will act in the next couple of episodes, with the truth finally coming out.

Moreover, the history between Top and Sand interests me so much! I cannot wait to see how their relationship is evolving with hopefully more information coming to light, and potentially an appearance of Sand`s ex.

The only negative about this show is that 12 episodes are not enough :)

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Ongoing 4/12
Pnecty
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Sep 2, 2023
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 9.5

It's GMMTv's best series for 2023

Everything about "only friends" is perfectly messy... it Makes viewers interested , anticipate and curious at the same time. From directing, to cinematography, location is perfect. Must commend d Very Exceptional acting from Firstkhatoung as (SandRay) and Neo as(Boston)...
No cringe acting, perfect ost. Honestly, I have been watching GMMTV works for 3years now and for "only friends" they went all the way, uncensored and bare... I'm impressed. Rewatch value is 90percent Kudos to the cast and crew
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mimistyles97
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Oct 29, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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it was good

This series was a total mess, but I really liked it. Lets start with Top and Mew. Mew was so innocent and naive from the beggining, but when Top cheated on him with his friend, he became out of control and acted so stupid. He wanted to took revenge but went too far (my opinion). Top didnt deserve to suffer so much, he already learnt his lesson and all. The drama between them lasted till the end, but at least Mew gave him a second chance.
Sand and Ray are my all time favorite couple, I liked them so much and the chemistry between them was obvious. I felt sorry for Sand, because his ex betrayed him and then when he met Ray, he didnt know what he want ( Ray was in love with Mew from the beggining and there was a chance for them to be together, thanks to Top`s mistake). Ray suffered a lot also. He was alcohol addicted and it was painful to watch how he lived. Sand wanted to help him and always been on his side.
Boston and Nick wasn`t my fav. couple in this series, because of Boston. He was disgusting in this series. He slept with Top, with Nick who really loved him, with Atom and many more people. He wasnt capable of normal relationship. He betrayed his friends and Nick. I felt sorry for Nick, he deserved a person who love and support him. At the end, he didnt give one more chance and said goodbye to Boston. Dan was better than Boston to be honest.
Another character who I didnt like is Boeing. He betrayed Sand, Top and when he came, he messed up everything. Sand almost gave him a second chance.
At least everything ended well, but this guy who showed in the end.. i think that in season 2 (if they make a second part) he will cause troubles.

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Sweet_Ohm
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Oct 31, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
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The most intrigued and traumatizing BL I've ever whatched by far

I have a lot to say about this series. First of all, I've been really impressed about the emotions It conveys. A BL series has never left me awake at night to cry about all its breakouts. The Story made me feel anger, sadness, jealosy, happyness, passion and love of the characters.
I liked the Story for the fact that It was intriguing, but It was to problematic and full of betrayals, and I didn't like that.

I wanna talk about the characters.
First of all, the one I've liked the most from the beginning of the Story... NICK. I mean, why does so few people like him. He Is perfect, he is cute, romantic, he Always gives another chance to Boston even if he breaks his heart and makes him cry, Just because Nick Is too in love with him. He Is also a nerd and he Is cleaver, so, he Is a unique character I've never seen in BL and I dont think i'll see a character similari to him in the future. HE NEEDS A HAPPY ENDING.

Then there's Sand, who I think Is the most loved characters by all the fans. He also does everything for the person he loves, Ray, and Always forgives him, never getting angry. He even renounces to his Jobs for him. He refuses to keep working as a Singer so that Ray avoids alcool and, of course, he refuses to produce wine(?) for him.
I think Ray needed to talk to his father at the end.
Oh and take a Moment to appreckate him Just for his musical tastes (Arctic Monkeys!)

I don't have much to Say about Ray, I'm Just Sorry for his mental problems, and his alchool addiction, and his one-sided-love for Sand, but he has been very lucky to meet Sand who saved his Life a lot of times.

Then there's Mew. At the First episode i thought I would have liked this characters, for his being romantic and sensitive, but I changed my mind. I think he Is exaggerates when he takes revenge and I HATE when he tries to change himself.
Also... WHY IS EVERYBODY OBSESSED WITH HIM IN THE STORY? (Ray, Top, Boeing and the due at the end)

What to Say about Top and Ton? I didn't like them but they could have been treated better during the story. I'm Happy that Top had a Happy endings (even thought I disliked him for his rude way to approach to Nick and Ray), and I'm disappointed sbout Boston ending with Nick.

Then there are Chuen and April, two comfort characters Who didn't bring problems to the story. GO LESBIANS

At the end we have the worst character of the entire Story: Boeing. Ok, differently from Top, I'm glade he didn't have a Happy ending. He literaly didn't deserve It.

That's all. I can't believed Book and Force are coming to have a fanmeeting in Rome, at 1 hour from my house but i think I won't go cause tickets are too expensive.

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Noam
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Oct 28, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.0
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it’s was definitely great experience .

since gmmtv 2023 line up and the pilot trailer I’ve been waiting for this one to air so bad . I was so excited to see something different from gmmtv other bl’s and only friends was definitely something new to me . since the first episode I was blown away . I was anxious about watching firstkhao new characters and them making out like that was a treat .
as I’m biased here sandray was for sure the best couple , since the beginning I just loved their interactions and the way their story was told .
and ofc firstkhao amazing acting and chemistry just stole the show for me .
I felt so happy during sandray scenes it’s insane .. rewatching their scenes will definitely be my new hobbie until I get my firstkhao 2024 drama
LOVED SAND CHARACTER , ray also had his moments .
mostly hated the way ray treated sand most of the time (ayan could never??) because my sand loved him so much since the start and deserved so much better but at the end ray realized he can’t live without his man (?) so it’s okay

for the other couples - top and new (force and book) it was my first drama with them so it was hard for me to get attached , their storyline was meh for me since the first episode when top just ask him to be his boyfriend so damn fast.. it’s a no for me . I’ve learned to like them only towards the end .
top was meh . and I just don’t know forcebook enough idk

and for nick and boston , I’m not unsatisfied or surprised at all that they didn’t finish together , actually I’m glad . I wanted them to work so badly but then I’m the last episode still Boston just failed me again , gone to get drinks but them making out with beoing? I was so mad . he needs to work on himself , for now he definitely need a lot more time to change . I’m glad sooooo glad nick chose himself.

LOVED NICK AND SAND FRIENDSHIP, THE BEST PART OF THE DRAMA FR

the entire cheating parts made me angry but it was definitely necessary here ,
mew made me mad most of the time for forgiving top but not Boston untill the last episode .
ray was an asssss for most of the time because of his obsession with me , was so glad it was over .
I wanted sand’s ex to come wayyy more early than the last few episodes . I wassss so happy it was played by mond because of my not me heart but again he came too late (at least they kissed ?) and he was an ass also so I’m glad it took them only 2 parts to get him out .


now it’s definitely have flaws , I was hating on every character (except sand my man?) and the storyline was so messy I lost my mind , but at the end it was new and special , I liked that .

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Oct 29, 2023
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Overall 10
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Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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Kept Me Gasping Till The End!

I don’t where to start, but I got hooked by this drama from the beginning till the end! Living in Canada, I always have to wake up early on Saturday mornings to watch the drama live. I tell you that it was the best decision ever since going on Twitter while this drama is airing will make it lose its element of surprise! No kidding about that since I gasped with every episode, from the surprise guests, to the sudden turn of events. Before anything, kudos to the writers and directors for making such a masterpiece! I am beyond proud of the actors too! I have seen their previous works and to suddenly see them in a very mature series, it really took me off guard! One thing I enjoyed too are the soundtracks used! How is it that the song matches every scene?! I have never watched a series where the songs used in the background got me gasping for how accurate it is with the situation. I also loved how this drama tackled a lot of vices and how it affects people around those who does it. Mental health was also featured here a lot especially with Ray’s character. What I appreciated is how they actually showed the positive light for Ray and how he was saved from his darkness. Personally, I relate to that. Top and Mew had a lot of ups and downs. Honestly was ok too if they don’t end up together, but I guess it shows no harm to feature forgiveness and new beginning. I am happy for Nick and Boston. I do think being together would have been toxic for either of them. If anything, I do wish we saw more of April and Cheum’s love life then again the other couples are messy enough already.

I’m writing this because I am really missing Ray. For the 12 weeks, I laughed, cried and got angry with him. Khaotung really did a great job with playing Ray All the emotional scenes were so memorable. I don’t think I can ever move on from those!

I’ll go and binge watch the series now! Yes, I’m rewatching it despite it ending only this morning here ?

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hyunaesi
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Nov 14, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Best BL of 2023

Excellent casting and an INCREDIBLE OST! The characters are all super interesting and I love the character development. Khaotung did a great job playing Ray and singing the OST “let’s try”.

It has some mature themes but is also playful at times, the storyline doesn’t feel boring in places and the conversations are kept concise without any boring background or filler scenes. The spicy scenes are also addicting. 10/10.

my favourite couple is SandRay. They were so cute together. The actors have amazing chemistry (really loved them in The Eclipse too).

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