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Wow, another amazing episode. I absolutely loved all the flashbacks to the 1920s, and the best part is seeing present-day Khem reappear to trigger all those memories.

Knock Out, Reset, and Top Form were my favorite Thai BLs this year, but Khemjira has officially taken over as my number one. Episode 4 ran for over 70 minutes and I wasn’t bored for even a second. The acting, plot, cinematography, and the incredible attention to detail in the 1920s setting, combined with the dark and forest themes, were all top notch. I seriously cannot wait for the next episode.

Khemjira Just Took the Crown as My No.1 Thai BL for 2025

Just finished episode 2 and honestly I’m disappointed with the fighting scenes. I feel bad saying this, but they were really weak. I don’t think GMMTV knows how to direct proper fight choreography. At first I thought maybe it was just a Thailand thing, but then I remembered I recently watched Ziam, a Thai zombie movie, and the fighting scenes there were top notch with such realistic stunts. So clearly Thailand can do it, it’s just GMMTV that can’t seem to pull it off.

Wow, that library earthquake scene is my favourite scene so far in this series. It shook more than the library walls, it shook the soul. HuaYong throwing himself over ShengShaoYou, shielding him from crashing pillars, from the ceiling collapsing, from the weight of a world that threatened to crush them both. The iron rod piercing his flesh was nothing compared to the thought of losing the one he loved. Blood stained the ground, but love stained his heart even deeper. If this is not love, what else could it be.

What HuaYong did before was wrong, yet was it because he loved ShengShaoYou so much that he could not control himself. Love pushed him to protect, but also to deceive, and now that the truth is out, it cuts them both. ShengShaoYou sees the pieces fall into place, the lies laid bare, and though HuaYong’s body bleeds from iron, ShengShaoYou’s heart bleeds from betrayal.

He pushes HuaYong away, not because the love is gone, but because the hurt is too much to hold. Both of them now drowning not in the ruins of an earthquake, but in the ruins of their own hearts. Their pain is not measured in broken bones or blood, but in trust shattered and love left trembling.
The body can recover from wounds, but the heart, when torn by both love and lies, carries scars no time can heal.

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

“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.

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.

We’re already 11 episodes in, and the third couple suddenly drops this out of nowhere: “I had a dream you were with someone else. I don’t like it, and now I’m jealous, so I like you.” And then boom, they kiss. Like… seriously? What was even the point of that?

It feels rushed, forced, and completely disconnected from everything else that’s happening. Instead of building them up with any real story or depth, we get a dream confession and a kiss, while the main couple who should be carrying the show keeps getting pushed to the side.

The plot’s already messy, and tossing in unnecessary jealous scene just makes it worse. At this stage, it doesn’t add anything, it just eats up screentime. Honestly, wouldn’t it have been so much better if all that effort went into fleshing out the main relationship we’ve actually been invested in since episode one?

And with the finale next week, I can’t see how they’re going to wrap this all up in a way that feels satisfying. Right now, it just looks like a rushed patchwork ending waiting to happen.

Thank you

Wow, the first two episodes were so good! Didn’t expect this Korean BL to pop up on iQIYI. I have a thing for tall guys, and the height difference between the two leads is insane. Does anyone know their real heights? SiYeol looks like a giant, around 190cm I’d guess, compared to AeJun, who seems closer to 170cm. Someone please confirm please thank you in advance 🥳

You’re violating MDL’s terms and conditions by swearing at me. If you can’t disagree without throwing insults, that says more about you than me. I’m blocking you because I don’t waste time on disrespectful people. I’d rather spend my time discussing the series like an adult than lowering myself to your level.

Stop pretending you’re the spoiler police. Just because the show hasn’t ended doesn’t magically make your comment “safe” or mine “wrong.” I described a moment that already happened, using my own thoughts and feelings. That is not spoiling the future plot. You acting like it is is straight-up ridiculous.

By your logic, every single comment about a show is a spoiler. That’s insane. And don’t even try the moral high ground after admitting you assumed my gender. You’re not in any position to lecture anyone.

Here’s the reality: a spoiler only exists if you can’t handle it. If you can’t handle someone talking about something that already aired, watch the episode first before scrolling through comments. No one owes you a spoiler-free bubble and stop policing people for sharing their reactions.

Who are you to tell me what to do? I described the kiss using my own reaction, not some detailed spoiler. By your logic, you should’ve spoiler-tagged your own comment that says “omggg nooo i feel so bad for the best friend for once in my life i want the main character to end up with the best friend bro.” That literally tells everyone they don’t end up together. So it’s okay when you spoil, but when I share my thoughts suddenly it’s a problem? That’s hypocritical.

Here’s some helpful advice: if you can’t handle me describing the scene with my own thoughts and adjectives, watch the episode first before scrolling through. No one forced you here.

And don’t ever call me “girl.” If you don’t know my gender, check my profile, and making assumptions like that is flat-out disrespectful.

A kiss? That’s the spoiler? Btw… every BL has one, it’s like acting shocked that water is wet. If we spoiler-tagged that, the entire comment section would be blacked out.

We’re here to talk about the show, not swap weather updates. Every word in my comment was me sharing how I felt watching that scene, no spoilers, just feelings. If that counts as a spoiler, then breathing must be too.

When it comes to showing off their stunning male actors’ butts, nobody does it better than Be On Cloud. From KinnPorsche to 4 Minutes and now Shine… truly the masters of cheeks on screen 🍑😂

WOW 28 episodes… if GMMTV sticks to their usual one-episode-per-week schedule, this won’t finish until around March 9, 2026. Six and a half months from now, lol. I thought Perfect 10 Liners dragging on for 24 episodes was already long, but apparently GMMTV said, “hold my beer.”
Not complaining though, because I loved Perfect 10 Liners, and at least here we’re getting two BL stories out of seven.

Thank you :)

So just to confirm: there are 7 stories with 4 episodes each, which makes a total of 28 episodes. The first story, MuTeLuv: “Hi” by My Luck, is a BL, and the remaining 6 are not BL, correct?

I missed them so much from OnlyBoo!

oh wait, i think OP is correct, I just check on GagaOOLala

I get where you’re coming from, and yes, you’re lucky you can switch around more easily. But it’s not just about bullying during an internship. If this were a full-time worker instead of an intern, changing jobs, even in Nordic countries, is not as simple as changing clothes. When you talk about complaining to a teacher or person in charge, that sounds more like school work experience than an actual internship. That is not how internships work in many countries, which means you are in a very fortunate position.

I’m from Australia, and here it is already difficult just to secure an internship. When you do, it usually lasts only a few months, and your performance often determines whether you will be offered a real job. You cannot simply ask a teacher or mentor to swap placements, you have to go out and secure the internship yourself.

And this is coming from a country with one of the highest minimum wages and strongest workplace protections in the world. If it is still challenging here, imagine how much harder it is in places like Taiwan.

I also understand Junxi’s silence because I lived it myself. I studied hard for five years, landed an internship at a major bank, and was bullied by my supervisor. I stayed silence because I desperately wanted the job. I had worked too hard to throw it away, and I was young and naive at the time. So no, it is not as simple as just speaking up or just switching.

I used Google translate your comment
“It hurts my heart to see what JunXi is going through with his internship”

I totally understand where you’re coming from, but sadly this is the reality of the working world. There will always be workplace bullying, harassment from bosses, long hours, and unfair treatment. It’s tough, but it happens all the time, and you have to be strong to get through it.

On the positive side, JunXi is lucky compared to many others. He has his best friend supporting him, his boyfriend Tuo always by his side, and whenever he feels down, he can just hold Tuo close like he did in this episode. On top of that, he has loving parents waiting for him at home. Yes, he’s being bullied during his internship, but with all that love and support surrounding him, he’s in a much better place than many people who face similar struggles alone.