Thundercloud Rainstorm

Extremely Dark, but Extremely Entertaining

This series started out very bizarre, with such a dark tone, it's almost disturbing to watch ... however, once you get through the first episode, I found it to be so addictive, not to mention one of the most seductive BL's to come along in a while. If you stick with it, you'll be glad you did. It turns into a very realistic story between two long time friends, relatives, lovers ... there's a lot of ways to describe this relationship, but whatever you want to call it, it's entertaining watching it play out.
With me, I found myself flipping sides on who to root for in this drama. Jeong Han, who seemed to lack morals, with a controlling nature in the beginning, really does a change of heart. You develop a strong empathy toward him, especially when you see his family and what he's dealing with. I think the chemistry that develops between Ji Sung & Ri U becomes brilliantly apparent in later episodes. These actors create two strong believable protagonists, and makes the series a must watch.
Definitely one of the better BL's of the year.

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Darker than expected, better than expected — and Yoon Ji-sung deserves his flowers

I came in cautious. The source material had already put me through it — a toxic dynamic between two people who call themselves cousins without actually being related is complicated territory, and I wasn't sure the series would handle it in a way I could get behind.
It surprised me. What clicked for me personally was the moment I genuinely believed that the taboo element was something one of them actively wants — a conscious tension he seeks out rather than stumbles into. That reframing changed everything about how I read the dynamic, and I don't think I expected to feel that way going in.
What the series does really well is the aftermath. The one who was the problem in the relationship falling apart when it ends, recognising what he did wrong and actually doing the work — that arc from emotionally closed off and performatively masculine to flustered, uncertain, and learning how to communicate is exactly the kind of character development I find deeply satisfying to watch.
And then there's Yoon Ji-sung. Former leader of Wanna One, shaped by an industry that simultaneously sexualises male closeness and treats homosexuality as something to hide — choosing to lead a BL series that doesn't shy away from explicit content feels significant to me personally, whatever his own reasons were. I find that kind of choice worth acknowledging.

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Well...

How to say.. Why the fck you would stare to flirt and have sex with your fcking cousin. "But we are cousin we can't date" and have sex???! wth?? Okay they are not blood related but they know it at the end. It's an odd thing to do..

Also the drama feel rush, like sometime I feel like I'm missing why the characters are acting the way they are all of sudden. Don't publish a 8 episodes drama if it need at least 12 episodes...

And If you wonder why I did watch it even thought I think the drama isn't great.... Jisung is made to bottom. He did a really great job being submissive and bottom. I hope he do it again (that the only reason I put a 7)

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A BL Drama That Kept Me Hooked Until the End

This is my comeback BL drama, and it has been years since I last finished watching one. I have watched countless BL dramas this year, but for one reason or another, I never managed to complete any of them. This series changed that. It was the first BL drama I watched straight through from beginning to end without losing interest.

I genuinely loved the story. The pacing kept me engaged, the characters felt emotionally grounded, and the development of their relationship was satisfying to watch. Every episode made me want to continue, which is something I had been missing in recent BL dramas. Because of that, this series stands out to me and reminded me why I enjoy the genre in the first place. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a BL drama that is worth finishing.

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literally what did i just watch.

I watched this for jisung so I wasn’t really expecting anything terrible, god it was nasty. I rated this a 1.5 because the acting was good but why the fuck are they cousins? I don’t wanna hear “b-but they’re not blood related” I do not care. Jeonghan thought they were throughout the whole show but he still wanted iljo. It is honestly so fucking sick. Before some of you try to say “it’s just a series” you know that incest is an actual thing right?? If you watch stuff with incest, you support incest. It’s truly that simple. I’m genuinely shocked that this has high ratings because who is actually rating this above a 4. It is truly sickening that people care about incest and hate it until it’s the same gender or ‘just a show’ it’s genuinely disgusting. Honestly it’s so sad that the acting was good, because if jisung and riu had an actual good plot (not containing incest) then the show would be peak, because they’re good actors. I don’t usually write reviews but this show genuinely made me feel nauseous, I skipped a lot of the scenes because it’s so fucking gross. I highly DO NOT recommend it.

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10/10 A+ Drama | Storyline/Acting/Plot/Everything!!!

There honestly isn’t a single part of Thundercloud Rainstorm that doesn’t feel exceptional. Every element, acting, story, chemistry, and atmosphere, could stand on its own and still shine.

Most BLs, even the ones we love, come with some kind of trade-off. Lower budget, awkward pacing, uneven acting, something. You go in knowing you’ll probably be sacrificing in one way or another. Not with this show. Honestly, I’ve watched hundreds of BLs, and Thundercloud Rainstorm is hands-down the best of them all.

Let’s talk about the acting first. Yes, the leads are gorgeous, that’s expected in BL, but what really got me was how natural and believable they are. Nothing feels forced or overdone. You forget you’re watching actors and just get pulled completely into their emotions, their tension, and their connection.

The story might sound familiar at first, a powerful, emotionally guarded heir and a more vulnerable, ordinary guy. But that surface description doesn’t do it justice at all. The layers in this story just keep unfolding. The family dynamics add a bold, almost uncomfortable edge that makes everything feel more intense and real. The dominant and submissive undertones aren’t just there for shock value. They are woven into the emotional push and pull between the characters, and honestly, it’s incredibly sexy.

What really surprised me was how much you feel everything. The pain. The longing. The desire to be accepted. The pressure of expectations. The devotion that borders on obsession. Even the side stories and backstory hit hard and add so much depth instead of feeling like filler.

And thankfully, for such an emotionally charged story, it does end happily, but in a way that doesn’t feel sugary, predictable, or like something you could have written yourself based on every other drama you’ve watched before. I can already tell this is going to be one of the very few dramas, and yes, I’m not limiting that to just BLs, that I will come back to and rewatch over and over again.

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VERY AWESOME PLOT ? ??

I like how the main couple is perfect for each other very cool plot. The way the main lead was mean and softened that was cool to see character development 🥰🥰😎👍
I also like how the characters were portrayed in here very well played 💯
Although, it was a bit short that was not fair 😭 why does this only have 8 episodes and each episode is like 20+ minutes only 😕 while other k-dramas a literally 2 hours per episode 😢 oh well I love it anyways 🥰

I hope to see more series like this in the year 2026 🥰🥰

Thank you for this series it was absolutely awesome 🥰👍

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I really did enjoy it!

Thundercloud Rainstorm has a genuinely strong story at its core. The emotional beats land well, and the overall narrative keeps you invested, especially in the way it explores relationships and personal growth. The writing itself is solid and gives the characters depth that makes you want to see how everything unfolds.
That said, one element was genuinely confusing: the flashbacks to the characters' younger selves.
The younger actors looked nothing like the present-day versions, to the point where it was hard to immediately recognize who was who. With no visible similarities-facial features,
mannerisms, or even styling—it pulled focus away from the story and made those scenes unnecessarily disorienting.
It was especially puzzling because the main cast isn't old enough that drastically different actors were needed. Using the same actors, or at least casting younger versions with clearer resemblance, would have made the transitions much smoother and the storytelling more cohesive.
Overall, Thundercloud Rainstorm is a good, engaging story, but the casting choices for the younger timelines were distracting and took away from an otherwise well-told narrative.

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