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I just finished all 10 episodes, and I’m glad all four couples received a happy ending. The story itself was not the strongest. The jealous female characters felt unnecessary, and the SA flashback in episode 5 added nothing. It was also unrealistic that every boy and girl started out straight but suddenly turned gay, something that seems to exist only in BL dramas.
Still, I enjoyed the journey. The four male leads were stunning, with MonPak and LeeArm showing the best chemistry. Their kiss and NC scenes were some of the hottest and most realistic I have seen this year.

Two things stood out to me. The brothers met their lovers in completely different ways: Knight as a child, nearly drowning and saved by Mild, and Per in a car, his sudden glance at Kan turning him from straight to gay. Unrealistic, but I accepted it for the sake of the story.

The second aspect was Per’s mother. Many viewers will hate her, but I could not bring myself to. Per was her only son. She dreamed of seeing him with a wife, welcoming a daughter-in-law and holding a grandchild. Instead, he changed in a way she could not easily understand. From an Asian cultural perspective, this is not a simple transition. Generational expectations, family honor, and social image weighed heavily on her. Per never had a true heart-to-heart with her, which explained her resistance. When she slapped Kan in the hospital, it was not out of cruelty but out of anger and fear. Her son had nearly died, and in her eyes, Kan was at fault. I did not agree with her actions, but I understood them. She wanted only the best for her child. In the end, I was glad they finally had the conversation they needed, and that she came to accept Kan and her son’s relationship. Many fans continue to despise her, but I believe her character was written with realism. If she had accepted Kan from the beginning, the story would have lost its emotional depth and its rollercoaster of drama.

This was not the greatest BL, but it was still a fun and emotional watch, with moments that will stay with me. I look forward to seeing this cast again in future series.

GMMTV really needs to give him a main role already, no more supporting parts. He’s such a cutie and definitely deserves the spotlight.

I love GMMTV but let’s be honest, they really can’t pull off fight scenes or accident scenes. How could Kan possibly escape from the hospital with two police officers right there? Even if we assume he somehow managed it, the next part made no sense. The car barely touched him, just a slight push, yet he ended up on the ground with his head bleeding. I really do enjoy this series, but that scene felt so fake. Even those staged accident scam videos on Facebook look more realistic.

Yes, confirmed on iQIYI. Also, a lot of scenes from the trailer didn’t appear in episode 1.

I noticed you mainly watch Japanese and Korean BL, I’d love it if you also checked out Thai, Chinese, and Taiwanese BL so we could talk about them. I have a feeling we’d get along really well!

Not every drama, especially BL, needs sex or constant action to be good. If that’s all you’re looking for, maybe watch porn. This is storytelling, not fanservice.

BL is about more than physical attraction. It’s about the emotional journey, the chemistry, the slow burn, and the character growth. Wanting a special episode just for sex when it actually has dialogue and development shows you’re missing the whole point.

Some of the best BLs, like Cherry Magic, Old Fashion Cupcake, or Bad Buddy, thrive without graphic scenes. If sex is all you’re looking for, then maybe this genre isn’t for you.

IQIYI is working for me. It didn’t work on my TV, but it works fine on my laptop and phone.

The NC between Chan and Jet was breathtakingly hot, a moment where desire and destiny intertwined. When Chan whispered, “You kissed me too fast, I want to try again,” it was as if time slowed, giving them space to rediscover each other. Piece by piece, their clothes fell away until their bodies met in a slow, aching rhythm, finally unleashing the passion that had lingered across lifetimes. Not just from this life, but from a long-lost reincarnation, their souls merged once more, completing what had always been written in the stars.

Amidst the heat, there was laughter, when Chan’s glasses tangled in his hair, they both broke into smiles, a brief moment of lightness before surrendering again to the pull of skin against skin. Vision blurred, but it did not matter; the only clarity needed was the warmth of their bodies entwined, the truth of love made flesh.

Even the side couple’s NC burned with intensity, yet it feels like only a prelude. When Peem and Khem finally give in to their passion, it will be nothing short of explosive, a fire destined to consume and bind them completely.

Thank you, I understand it better now. The ghost’s intention was to frighten Dong Min, but I really didn’t agree with his way of doing it. There were many other ways he could have done it, and pressing his naked body against Dong Min while he was asleep came across more like SA to me.

Thank you, that makes sense now. The ghost was trying to scare Dong Min, but I don’t agree with the technique. He could have used something else, but rubbing his naked body against Dong Min while he was sleeping felt more like SA to me.

Wow the NC scenes in the Special Episode did not disappoint 🔥 That phone sex scene was dripping with heat, pure lust and chemistry. And the best part? While FaceTiming, Jun magically teleported straight into Japan and ended up in bed with Sorn. Talk about fantasy turning into reality 😏💦

I’m seriously going to miss these two… praying the universe gives us another series so we can watch them set the screen on fire again.

Wow the NC scenes in the Special Episode did not disappoint 🔥 That phone sex scene was dripping with heat, pure lust and chemistry. And the best part? While FaceTiming, Jun magically teleported straight into Japan and ended up in bed with Sorn. Talk about fantasy turning into reality 😏💦

I’m seriously going to miss these two… praying the universe gives us another series so we can watch them set the screen on fire again.

My favourite moment in this series was when Tojo started deleting each item on his list. With every deletion, memories of Keiji came flooding back. The way he missed him so deeply, realising he could not live without him, was heartbreaking yet so beautiful. In that moment he found the courage to finally confess his feelings, crossing off the very last item on his list, to not be alone before turning forty. It was here that the title of the series came to life, carrying its full meaning, and it touched me so deeply to see love win in the end.
The ending was sweet and adorable, the kind of soft happiness that makes your heart swell. I only wished it lasted a little longer, perhaps even a special episode devoted to the two of them simply being together after everything they went through.

What a coincidence, I had just finished episode 12 when your notification came through. The ending was so sweet, though I wished it lasted a little longer, maybe even a special episode of just the two of them being together.

My favourite moment was when Tojo started deleting each item on his list, and with every deletion, memories of Keiji came flooding back. He missed him so deeply that he realised he couldn’t live without him. Finally, he found the courage to confess his feelings, crossing off the very last item on his list to not be alone before turning 40. That moment gave the title of the series its full meaning, and it was so beautiful to see love win in the end.

That NC scene in the bush was both hilarious and intense, with Woradet getting bitten by ants and Kosol struggling with the rocks. Rough, dirty, and erotic, right there on the ground in the middle of the night.
And then, during the sword practice, Kosol warns, “You must guard your sword.”
Woradet, with a mischievous smile, replies, “Then you must guard your cheeks,” before planting kisses on him.
They stand on the edge of war, yet here they are, flirting as though the battlefield is only a game. How can I possibly take this series seriously when love and playfulness cut through the shadow of conflict so beautifully?

Two lovers, bound not only by passion but also by the same hatred toward their half-brothers, each choosing a different way to fight. One fights with words sharp as blades, the other with hands heavy with brutality. The most heartbreaking part of this episode was Sheng Shao You’s memory. Once upon a time, he helped his younger brother out of gambling debt. Different mothers, yes, but still the same blood, still brothers. Yet greed turned that bond into something cruel, so cruel that his own brother would now hire a hitman to kill him. How frightening it is, the way greed can hollow out love, twist loyalty, and turn family into enemies.

And then there is Hua Yong. His half-brother tore apart a photograph of his lover, shredding the image as if to erase a piece of his soul. Hua Yong did not forgive. He took his brother’s hand and destroyed it, as though to say, if you dare to break what I love, I will break you in return.

I had been waiting for these words since I saw them in the trailer.
Sheng Shao You said, Your job is fake, your identity is fake, even your sister is fake. What about you is real?
And Hua Yong smiled, replying, Loving you is the truth. I have loved you for fifteen years, since I was a child.
Sheng Shao You whispered, I do not like Alpha.
And Hua Yong answered, I am not Alpha. I am Enigma.
Hua Yong’s love is an obsession, wrong, manipulative, possessive, deceitful. Yet all of it was born from love, twisted as it may be. Sheng Shao You’s hatred is slowly unraveling, thread by thread, turning back into love. Honesty is the door that opens between them, and beyond it they finally see each other clearly. Sheng Shao You even names his company HS Group, binding their initials into one. If this is not love, then what is.

And still, in the shadows of their story, there is Gao Tu. Carrying the weight of his pregnancy alone. His heart pulls him toward truth, he wants to tell Shen Wen Lang that he is the father, so they might face this journey together. Yet the fear is heavier than hope, because Shen Wen Lang has said before he does not want children, even vowing he would cast the child away if it ever came. The doctor’s words echo painfully: pregnancy cannot be endured by one person alone.
Since the very first episode, Gao Tu has been hurting. He has borne every ache, every secret, every tear by himself. And as I watch, my heart breaks for him, because sorrow has wrapped itself around his life like a shroud.

This story is not just about love, it is about how love can wound, how love can heal, and how even in the deepest pain, the heart still longs to be understood.

Well said, I totally forgot about the bench scene in Episode 7. A few weeks ago, I actually wrote a poem inspired by Episode 9. Sharing it again here, hope you like it!

That scene was only a couple of minutes, but it was so powerful that I wrote a poem to describe it.

“Even if I was gay
it would not be with Tojo-san.”
Cruel on the surface
yet my heart aches for him.

In that fleeting moment
he was cornered
his voice trembling
choosing fear as a shield
choosing survival instead of truth.
Not right
but so very human.

Perhaps it was not only himself he guarded.
Perhaps he was protecting Tojo-san too.
What if Tojo-san was not ready
what if silence was safer
when they had never even spoken of love
never yet named themselves as a couple.

In a culture heavy with tradition
with parents and generations pressing close
love between men is no easy path.
Not as open as in the West
but bound by duty and silence.
Keishi is still so young
ten years Tojo-san’s junior
carrying shame, fear, and longing
all at once.

And still he came back.
He called to say he was sorry.
He stood by Tojo-san’s side when sickness came
tending to him with gentle hands.
If this is not love
tell me, what is.

I ache for them both.
Their story is tender and cruel
a mirror of real lives
where love and fear wrestle
truth and survival collide.

May they find the strength to face it together
because their love
fragile yet burning
deserves its chance to shine.

It’s all over not Facebook so happy for then

I know many people are angry with Keishi for saying, “Even if I was gay, it wouldn’t be with Tojo-san,” but my heart honestly aches for him. Those words were cruel, but I cannot forget the situation he was in. He was cornered, forced to respond in an instant, and out of fear he chose to protect himself the only way he knew how. It was not right, but it was very human.

Maybe he was also trying to protect Tojo-san in that moment. What if Tojo-san himself was not ready to come out? They never even discussed it, and they are not officially a couple yet. Saying something quickly, even if harsh, might have felt like the safest choice in that situation for both of them.

In Asian culture, especially with strong family values and generational expectations, being in a same sex relationship comes with enormous pressure. It is not as simple as just being honest, like it might be in some Western cultures. Keishi is so young, ten years younger than Tojo-san, still trying to find his place in the world. His fear of rejection and shame is understandable, even if the way he handled it caused pain.

The fact that he later called to apologize, and the way he visited Tojo-san when he was sick and cared for him, shows that his feelings are real. If this is not love, then what is.

I feel deeply sorry for both Keishi and Tojo-san. What happened between them is heartbreaking, but it is also painfully real. Many people in real life go through the same struggle, torn between love and fear, truth and survival. All we can do is hope that together they find the strength to face it, because their love deserves that chance.

Wow, he never really stood out to me in his past guest or minor roles, but as Prince in Love in the Moonlight he is absolutely stunning. Finally, he’s in a BL as a main lead, and he’s incredible. His acting is so good, and that smile of his is just gorgeous. What a perfect, fine young man.