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My Love Mix-Up!?

You only found 2 episodes because… surprise! Only 2 have been released so far 🤭 lol.
Here’s the very mysterious airing schedule, in case math is hard:

Ep 1 = Thursday, 31st July
Ep 2 = Thursday, 7th August
Ep 3 = Thursday, 14th August
Ep 4 = Thursday, 21st August
So yep, it’s not hiding. It just… hasn’t aired yet 😅

Wow, I never thought of it that way—you truly opened my mind.
I actually went to Japan a year ago, and out of the 40+ countries I’ve visited, I can honestly say Japanese people are some of the most respectful, clean, and kind individuals I’ve ever encountered. It’s also one of the safest countries I’ve been to.

After that trip, I started exploring Japanese BLs, and yeah—I did notice the couples often seem awkward or reserved. But I never considered the deeper cultural context you mentioned: no PDA, privacy in relationships, and the pressure of “study hard, work hard” from a young age.

Your explanation really helped me understand that this isn’t bad acting or lack of chemistry—it’s a reflection of a culture where love, especially same-sex love, is often kept quiet and internal.

Thanks for sharing that—it completely changed how I see Japanese BLs now 🙏

Me too, that’s exactly what I mean 🥳
Not just My Sweetheart Jom — I swear, some Japanese BLs don’t even have their first kiss until like 1 minute before the finale 😭

I actually see it a bit differently. I don’t think Tuo was mad at Junxi personally — I think he was furious because of what almost happened to him. If Tuo hadn’t shown up in time, that girl could’ve kissed or even sexually assaulted Junxi. That fear and panic probably turned into anger, not at Junxi, but at the situation — and maybe even a bit of jealousy too.

That said, you’re absolutely right that Tuo should’ve communicated instead of storming off. But from the way he barged in, it’s likely he saw everything from the window and reacted emotionally in the moment. Not saying it's the best response, but it comes from a place of caring and protectiveness.

Interesting how just last week you said: “I do not have double standards when it comes to forced intimacy. I immediately call out problematic sexual behaviour when I see it on screen.”

But here we are after Episode 4, where HeYouMei locked the door, pushed Jun Xi onto a table, and tried to kiss him without consent — a clear attempted sexual assault — and yet you dropped the series because Tuo ghosted Jun Xi?

Where’s your outrage now? Not a single word about HeYouMei’s behaviour. Suddenly the boundary violation doesn’t matter because it’s a girl doing it?

Be consistent. Double standards like this are exactly why these conversations around consent often feel one-sided.

You’re entitled to drop the show for any reason, but don’t preach about having no double standards when your silence here says otherwise.

I had the same thought!

I really loved the Thai Love in The Air, but when I watched the Japanese remake, it just didn’t hit the same — nowhere near as good as the Thai version.

Remakes can really be a hit or miss. The best one for me is definitely Revenged Love (2025) — it’s a remake of the 2015 series, but the 2025 version is way better and currently one of the top-rated BLs airing right now.

My mum is everything to me—because in life, you only get one mother.
She carried me for nine months, gave me life, and sacrificed so much for me.
If she were ever terminally ill, in her final days I would drop everything—even my business—just to be by her side.
I would feed her, just like she fed me when I was little.
I would care for her, just like she has cared for me all my life.
Because money can always be made again…
But a mother? You can never get her back. 💔
Which is why Wu Suo Wei’s mother breaks my heart.
She thought she was protecting him, but keeping her terminal illness a secret is its own kind of cruelty.
She even pressured Chi Cheng to hide it—
leaving him trapped, torn between honesty and her dying wish,
while his partner misunderstood and thought he was still running back to his ex.

The only way I can imagine her truly winning our hearts back
is in Episode 19 at the hospital—
she reaches out with trembling hands,
holding Chi Cheng in one hand and Wu Suo Wei in the other.
Through tears, she whispers:

“I accept you. I accept your love with Chi Cheng.
He is a good man with a good heart, unlike your ex, Yue Yue.
It’s okay if I never get grandkids,
because I will soon see your father in heaven.
All I want… is for you to be happy, my loving son.”

If that moment comes, it will break me completely…
and yet, it will heal everything too. 🥀

I’m so glad they became intimate as early as Episode 4, with the series only a third of the way through.
It’s such a refreshing change—so many BLs wait until the very end,
saving the first kiss or love scene for the last episode,
leaving barely any time to see the couple truly be a couple.
I also think it works so well here because they’ve known each other for over 10 years since childhood, so they’re naturally comfortable with each other. It’s not like they just met.
That history makes their connection feel natural and earned.

By giving us intimacy early, the story allows their love to grow in front of us,
layer by layer—real, vulnerable, and heartfelt.

It’s such a rare joy to watch a BL where romance isn’t just a last-minute reward,
but a journey we actually get to experience fully.

If you think Episode 4 was explicit, then I’m guessing you haven’t watched many Thai or Japanese BLs — there are way more graphic NC scenes in other shows. But for me, it’s not about how explicit a scene is. It’s about whether the story has depth, and whether the plot and characters are meaningful.

Sex, kissing, and physical intimacy are part of real life — and when done within the context of a mature storyline, they shouldn’t be something to fear or shame. This show is rated 18+ Restricted on iQIYI for a reason.

If 18+ content isn’t your thing, that’s totally okay — but maybe this series just isn’t for you. Watching an 18+ show and then complaining about the NC scenes feels a bit contradictory.

Some comments mentioned that in the novel, WSW’s mother doesn’t know about their relationship —
but you never know, the series might add a twist.

In Episode 19, I’m guessing we’ll get one of two scenes:
1. She says something like, “I know about your relationship with my son. Please take care of him.”
And/or
2. She asks him to tell her son the truth — that Yue Yue is a gold digger and to stay away from her.

If they stick closer to the novel, I’m leaning more towards option 2.

I completely agree with you! 🙌

If communication instantly solved every problem, this series wouldn’t have 24 episodes—it would just be a standard 1‑episode romance, and honestly, pretty boring. 😆 Miscommunication and misunderstanding are exactly what make this show so addictive.

Chi Cheng and Wu Suo Wei’s entire journey is built on layered misunderstandings:

Chi Cheng believes his ex cheated with his best friend after 7+ years together—of course his trust is shattered.

Wu Suo Wei comes in with a secret agenda of revenge, hiding the truth in that diary—love and lies can’t coexist without consequences.

Even small things like Wang Shuo showing videos or Chi Cheng’s hesitation to give closure create ripples that blow up into heartbreaking moments.

And you’re so right about WSW’s mom. Her fear of leaving him alone and the pain of saying goodbye make her choose silence, even if it hurts him more later. People underestimate how much fear, trauma, and self‑preservation drive decisions.

These characters are messy, human, and flawed—and that’s what makes this series phenomenal. If everyone “just communicated,” we wouldn’t get this rollercoaster of pain, growth, and heart‑shattering beauty.

We all knew the breakup scene was coming, but when it finally hit… it shattered me. 💔
Both of them, tearing themselves apart, hurting so deeply—and yet, unable to stop.
After watching 300+ BLs, Revenged Love has taken the crown for the most heartbreaking scene I’ve ever witnessed.
My chest physically ached… it felt like watching two souls bleed in silence.

And now, the torture begins—six days until the next episode, but it will feel like six years.
This isn’t just waiting… this is pure, exquisite agony. 🥀

I dropped it after episode 1 so I don't know. Sorry

Chi Cheng owns my heart this season.
He may appear cold, cruel, untouchable—
But when it came to Wu Suo Wei’s mother, he became a quiet storm of tenderness.
He fed her, brought her gifts, stayed through the endless hospital nights,
and silently carried her burdens as if they were his own.

If I were her, I would be moved beyond tears.
Love like his is rare—
I would accept him as my son-in-law a thousand times over,
regardless of gender—far better than that gold-digger Yue Yue.

Chi Cheng owns my heart this season.
He may appear cold, cruel, untouchable—
But when it came to Wu Suo Wei’s mother, he became a quiet storm of tenderness.
He fed her, brought her gifts, stayed through the endless hospital nights,
and silently carried her burdens as if they were his own.

If I were her, I would be moved beyond tears.
Love like his is rare—
I would accept him as my son-in-law a thousand times over,
regardless of gender—far better than that gold-digger Yue Yue.

Thank you, everyone, for explaining—it makes sense to me now! 🙂

Yeah, but watching it that way doesn’t actually support the actors or the production team. Revenged Love should be watched either on Viki or through their official YouTube channel. The link you shared is illegal.

If we want better shows in the future, we need to support them legally.

It can also come down to Asian culture, which runs deep, even in more progressive countries.

This hits close to home for me… it reflects my real-life experience at the moment 😢
The fear, the pressure, the unspoken expectations — it’s all very real.

Sometimes, even when the world outside is ready to embrace you,
it’s the people closest to you that you’re most afraid of disappointing.

Great question — and I get where you’re coming from, but I think it’s deeper than just society.

Yes, Taiwan has legalised same-sex marriage and is generally more accepting than many other countries in Asia. But at the end of the day, it’s still rooted in Asian culture — where family expectations, shame, and generational values run deep.

I was born in Australia and grew up surrounded by Western culture. Australia also legalised same-sex marriage early on, we have vibrant LGBTQ+ communities, gay bars everywhere in Sydney and Melbourne — yet I’m still closeted in my 30s.

Why? Because of my Asian background and, more specifically, my parents.
They’re in their 80s, and even though they’ve spent most of their lives in Australia, their mindset is still very traditional. To them, being gay is something that would never be accepted, no matter the laws or the social changes.

So when you ask why Jun Xi doesn’t want to make the relationship public — I see him.
It’s not always about laws or society being “accepting.”
Sometimes it’s the fear of disappointing the people you love most.
Sometimes it’s about carrying years of unspoken pressure, expectations, and shame you didn’t ask for.

So yes — I think it’s personal.
He’s scared.
Just like I am.