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As good as expected
GagaOOLala: https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/7600/love-class-2026Since prior to this I watched and really enjoyed the previous 2 seasons of this series, I was super excited for the 3rd season. Due to previous experience with Love Class, I had pretty high expectations, and they were actually fulfilled.
My biggest problem with this series is definitely how short the episodes were, especially since there are 16 of them. They could've made it so much better by just doing 8 episodes with double the length per episode.
Things I liked:
1. Jae Min and Khun as a couple. They are so cute and adorable together. Their storyline was excellent, and I really enjoyed watching all of their moments together.
2. Khun. He himself as a character was definitely my personal favorite.
3. Good chemistry between both couples.
4. Great acting.
5. Ye Eun and Stella as a GL side couple.
6. All of the cute and funny moments with the couples. Genuinely had me giggling and kicking my feet.
7. The kiss scene with Jae Min kissing a guy after he kept harassing him really gave me a flashback to "Love for Love's Sake."
Things I disliked:
1. Short episodes. As I already said, I think 8 ep. 30 min. would make far more sense than 16 ep. 15 min.
2. It's quite exhausting how they switch from one couple to another. Because one of them is going through all the drama and another is just two cute guys having fun. There has got to be a better way to switch between couples without making it feel so choppy and chaotic.
3. Classic misunderstanding over seeing a person you have feelings for interacting even remotely friendly with other people.
4. I don't really like how they keep dragging out all the drama till the last minutes.
5. Ending. I didn't necessarily dislike it too much, but with the time skip and everything else, I kind of hoped for more. The ending felt quite rushed.
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The weakest of all Love Classes so far....
I'm still not a fan of two people not speaking the same language, while mr. thai boy is doing at least an acceptable job in english, mr. korean boy can't even speak english. It's not like such a project materializes over night, so there should have been time enough to put him into language school, so both could talk in english with each other.And then there is the editing and run-time. Love Class Season 1 episodes were around 20 minutes each, while Love Class Season 2 episodes were between 22 and 34 minutes. Season 3 episodes have a runtime of just 13 minutes. They could have alternated between the two couples per episode but no it's mixed, so depending it's often just 5 minutes for one couple. For me there is no natural flow, it feels choppy.
So the story is predictable, the chemistry is nothing to write home about and everything feels flat. I'm not happy with this season because even the "Love Class" in University only plays a role in the beginning and the finale. They could have removed that part completely and it would not have changed anything. And what's with the finale for the second couple? The prince in shining armor gets disgraced (but not the boss), they meet again and then no falling in each others arms, no kiss, just credits? That was one of the laziest written finale ever.
I did expect much more from this series, both previous seasons are sooooo much better. But we can't have it all. It's just a generic BL with not much depth, predictable story, forced drama with homophobic antagonists (because it's Korea). Also disappointing that there was not enough music considering it's about an idol group. There was nothing which kept me excited. It's there, you watch it and you forget it.
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Not for me
S2 would always stand out compared to the others. It had everything that was needed - drama, comedy, trauma and romance. They could act. Sadly, for me, S3 failed drastically to match it. While each season had different storylines, which is a plus, it could be evaluated for its content.The rivalry between the groups was weak, to say the least. Sae Byeol's face could not save his limited acting skills. Most of the cast went in circles until ep 14. The only plot line moving forward was Khun and Jae Min, though Khun kept changing his mind one moment to the next. The ending lacked any impact whatsoever.
The entire production lacked the maturity of college students and the wit of S2 script. I would place this last in the franchise. Even S1 had the intrigue to capture the stalker, here had the intrigue of a weak concept with even weaker acting. Petch, LWJ, SIH and SB in that order. The polygot girl was believable as actually knowing and speaking the different languages.
I expected more or simply better.
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The story of two side couple puppy boys who stole the damn show!
Note about rating: .5 of my rating is solely due to the side couple's storyline. Know that if I could rate them separately from the main couple, I'd be giving them an 8.5/10.It started so well, with a high production value lending itself to making segments from the past idol survival show feel real. And the main couple was intriguing. Torn apart in the spotlight at their most connected. Then they ended up reuniting. Tensions high and words unspoken. An idol image to maintain and a dream not realized. Promising, right?
Well, unfortunately, they quickly failed to live up to expectations!
This drama's episodes are so short you'd think they wouldn't drag their feet with the main romance, but, Lord, did they ever! And despite the chemistry they had at times, their romance felt surface-level. After just a few episodes, I found myself completely disinterested in watching them avoid, misunderstand, and dance around their feelings for each other amid company strategies and scheming surrounding the forming idol group. Not to mention the lackluster ending they got.
The saving grace of Love Class S3 was the side couple who stole the show, Khun and Jae Min.
How my eyes strayed, and my attention was captured and never returned!
Their double meet-cute was nothing short of cute. They were pure yet cheeky. And, to my surprise, they ended up with real stakes and obstacles to overcome together and apart. And, somehow, they balanced an idol/campus love story along with a language barrier and cultural differences. Somehow, they made the interchangeable use of Thai, Korean, and English blend cohesively. Somehow, the cinematography in their scenes was better!
I could not believe how moving and intriguing their love story was compared to the main couple's. It's legitimately INSANE how inconsequential the main couple is in comparison!!!
The pacing, the tension, the sweetness, and the chemistry were all spectacular!
My recommendation? I think if you're going to watch it, it's better as a binge/skip forward until Khun and Jae Min are on screen.
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Promising plot, weak script
I have to applaud the drama for taking a bold and controversial approach by incorporating BL into a reality show concept where a Korean boy group is formed through a survival competition. Most K-pop fans will probably recognize the inspiration behind this premise. As far as I know, this hasn’t really been done in K-BL before, which gives the series a unique edge.Seeing Lee Woo Jin as one of the main characters felt like running into an old favorite. He was one of my top picks during his survival show days, so it was nice to see him again. His character here ended up being my favorite, as he was cute, charming, and effortlessly likable.
Unfortunately, the script doesn’t live up to its promising concept. My biggest issue is that one couple is constantly switching between Korean, Thai, and English. The production tries to make it feel natural, but it just isn’t. They should have stuck to one language that both characters could speak comfortably, as the constant language switching only made their conversations feel awkward. On top of that, the Thai character’s spoiled personality quickly became irritating, to the point where I always fast-forward his scenes.
Thankfully, the other couple made up for it. Despite their rocky beginning, they gradually won me over and became much more engaging. Their story, which started with falling in love during trainee days, then being separated after one of them debuted, and then reuniting for a merged boy group, was sweet. The relationship struggles they faced felt appropriate for their age and careers, but the emotional payoff lacked intensity, making many of the dramatic moments fall a bit flat.
Overall, it is a fairly average K-BL. It features a cast of visually appealing actors and an interesting premise, but the weak script prevents it from reaching its full potential. It had plenty of opportunities to stand out, yet in the end, it wasn’t particularly memorable.
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The class is now in session
Love Class 3 was such a great watch. I enjoyed every second of it. The episodes were short, but honestly, I didn't mind because by now I've kinda gotten used to it. The plot isn't super complex, but I think it was well done.My boys Yun Sooan and Lee Jaemin went through so much. Getting kicked out of the survival show for reasons that weren't even in their control? Devastating. Obviously, Kim Hyeonjae felt so much guilt for debuting without Yun Sooan. And Khun faced toxic stans who were fine doing whatever as long as they felt like they could claim ownership. All of them eventually came together to debut in a new group, but it didn't work out.
I love that this series didn’t shy away from exploring the dark side of the K-pop industry whether it was bribery, using a trainee for clout, leaking news for their own benefit, failing to protect idols, tossing them out when they're no longer profitable, blackmail, or treating them like straight-up products. These are things we see daily in the real K-pop world. I have receipts and examples for everything I just mentioned, but I'm not gonna get into all that though.
Shoutout to the actors because knowing some of them are actual real-life idols made the performances hit way harder and feel so real.
Both couples had unique dynamics, and I honestly liked both of their storylines. All the actors did a phenomenal job, the chemistry was definitely there and it was incredible. I liked the kiss scenes and NC scenes a lot too.
Also, all the OSTs were straight-up no-skip masterpieces that perfectly captured every single emotion of the series. They really did an amazing job.
At the end of the day, it doesn't matter how complex or simple a story is. What matters is: did you enjoy the series, were you entertained, and will you watch it again? And for me, it's a hard yes to all three questions.
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Unfortunately, I never really connected with this season. The story just didn't grab my attention, and I found it difficult to get invested in the characters.
It wasn't a bad series, but it simply wasn't for me. 🤍
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To be honest, I know i'll forget this drama in a few years, and I'm already forgetting it.
I don't have much to say it was okay, not a masterpiece but not bad either, just okay.
Like most web drama, it help pass time but it's not what I'd rewatch.
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That's it??????? What's your thoughts?
I just finished this today (Aug 14,2026), and I feel like there is so much to say!First of all, the episodes. I feel like I'm always being deprived because the episodes are only about 13 to 15 minutes long—including the intro, outro/previews—which is pretty frustrating.
Watching this made me think of my golden 7. I know all about their debut days, their trainings, and their documentaries, and I've always wondered what goes on behind the camera. Seeing this series really made me rethink what idols actually have to face behind the scenes. What happens to those who hear the words, "You're not going to debut this time"?
Second, the music: since it's an idol-themed show, I was really hoping there would be a lot of songs incorporated into it. But given the tiny amount of time per episode, I guess that wasn't even possible.
Third... what even happened to Khun's stalker? And why is it that no justice was served for Jae Min? Also, wait—we don't even know what happened with Ye Eun and Stella!
As for my opinion on Hyeon Jae, I didn't understand him at first, to be honest. Was it all just an act for him? But it turns out those were his true feelings, and when he had the courage to quit and leave his dream behind to give justice to Soo An, I really respect him for that. Though if I were Soo An, I'd probably feel a bit mad—that "I was already part of the issue, so why did Hyeon Jae have to figure it out alone?" kind of feeling. But it worked out well in the end.
For Soo An and the other trainees, I just feel so bad for them because they weren't even given a proper chance to show what they've been working so hard on.
Regarding Hyeon Jae and Soo An's relationship (or lack thereof, since I'm not even sure if they put a real label on it), it definitely felt rushed for a main couple. But then again, the drama is just way too short to really delve deeply into it.
As for Khun, considering how severe the stalking he experienced was, I wonder if his agency even knew? Didn't they do anything about it? He looks rich—he could pay for his termination or quit fee with PNJS, after all—so where he lives should be well-protected, right? But in the video he took once, it really looked like someone was right outside his door. Anyways, I like him.
Now, Jae Min is definitely my favorite. He has this innocent, sweet vibe compared to Khun's more cunning look. Regardless of whether it was his real voice or not when he sang that song, if Khun—who has 10 million followers and is well-known in Thailand—was amazed by him, the company seriously should have secured him! I'm still so frustrated that the trainer embarrassed him like that. My poor baby, and right in front of his crush, too!
As a couple, I like Khun and Jae Min's story. It wasn't too crazy since their main problems stemmed from their individual issues. The English dialogue wasn't great, but honestly? It's not their first language. Coming from different countries and cultures makes communication genuinely hard, so fumbling through different languages and imperfect English is totally understandable.
It's definitely not perfect. I mean, I tried learning Thai—and mind you, I gave up and just learned Spanish instead 😅, which was a little easier for me. I also tried Korean and couldn't understand the writing, so... But I still want to learn both of those languages eventually🥺. Please rec an online where I can learn easier...
I'll always be amazed by idols who still try to learn a language even if they aren't perfect at it!
And can we talk about how the agencies in this series are the absolute worst?!
They can't help their trainees debut, and they can't help clear or find out the truth for them!
There is just way too much craziness happening across all these agencies—from PNJS to Unicorn to Khun's agency—that I don't even want to list it all out.
Overall, it wasn't the best, but it wasn't the worst either. Every single episode felt rushed because they tried to cram everything into a 13-to-15-minute window, so I pretty much understand why the story flowed so quickly.
I just wish that since they already went to the trouble of creating this, they should have given it a real chance to shine with at least 30 minutes per episode, allowing them to truly delve into each character, plot, and problem.
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Some lessons are worth coming back for
Coming back to the Love Class universe always feels a little familiar, and Season 3 was no exception. What I enjoyed the most was how easy it was to watch. The romance was sweet, the chemistry between the couples kept me invested, and the episodes flowed by without ever feeling heavy. I especially appreciated that each relationship had its own dynamic instead of feeling like a copy of the others, which made it fun to switch between the different storylines. That said, I couldn't help wishing the season had slowed down a bit. Some emotional moments and character development felt rushed, and I would have loved to spend more time getting to know the characters before everything was resolved. Even so, it delivered exactly what I was looking for: a comforting, feel-good BL with enough romance and heart to leave me smiling by the end.Was this review helpful to you?
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Was a bit dissappointed
DisclaimerWhat I am writing here are my views and thoughts about this series. Some of you may not like it. That does not give you the right to try to come at me with your opinions on why this series should get a higher or lower score and why it is better/worse than I think it is. You have your own opinions, and I have mine. Kindly respect that.
I was so looking forward to this series as I had watched the two previous seasons and adored them so much. Season 1 was trying to find it's grounding and i gave that an 8. Season 2 was hella good and I gave that a 9. This season.... I don't know. I guess that it was just not for me.
I don't know if it's how short the episodes were or that how it was only two episodes per week that when you are finally starting to get into the groove of it, the episode was already done. I at sometimes forgot when it was even showing until some days later. As I saw someone mentioned, they really didn't use the love class that much, but it had to be used as the series name is 'Love Class' (it was seen to me as hey, we have to include it with one of the couples because that's how the story flowed with the two previous seasons). It got to a point where I didn't even care anymore about what happened to the couples.
Maybe I should have binge watched this because watching it weekly clearly did not work in favour for me as it just left me disappointed and actually thinking that they need to come better next time if they decide to continue the Love Class franchise.
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Fun watch but an inconsequential story with no opinion
"Love Class 3" is the least “Love Class” of all the Love Classes.The "love class" element in this show became increasingly irrelevant to the plot, and it ends up having virtually no screen time and no relation to what happens in the drama. So I’m not sure why they tried to fit this into the “Love Class” series instead of just making it its own thing.
Overall, this was a really cute, fun watch, and the “steamy” scenes were surprisingly good for a K-BL about idols with some actors that are actually active idols. Comparing it to something like “A Shoulder to Cry On,” it is less afraid of showing "BL" and way more open to showing intimacy. Granted, I still think “A Shoulder to Cry On” is the better drama/story/plot.
The problem I had with this drama, personally, is that it felt like a lot of things happening EXCEPT for a consequential story. By consequential, I basically mean a story where the events matter. At first, it seems like it has a lot of real stakes – the boys’ careers as idols, their ability to be in a relationship while being idols, etc. – but by the end, all the important stuff seems less so?
And what happened to queens Stella and Ye Eun? No clue, because there is zero closure on what happens to them. They hint at a GL side couple only to give us nothing.
Not to make this a full-blown essay, but I guess my gripe here is that there were a lot of stakes built up, only for them to be solved behind the scenes or in such a quick way that made me think – okay, what was the whole show for then? What was the purpose, and what is it trying to say or do?
I really feel the show just scratched the surface of its potential. I kind of wish it went a little deeper into the idol industry, the systematic problems it has, and the life of idols, but maybe that would be too deep for what this show is going for. In a way, it showed the problem, but it didn’t really do anything else.
It's kind of funny, because the setup is that "idols cannot be in romantic relationships with others/eachother" and the whole show is the leads fighting this, and the conclusion is that it was true? Lol.
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