Why Bad Buddy Still Shines
As a longtime fan of classic BL series like SOTUS and works starring OffGun, it takes a lot for a new couple to truly win me over. Finding genuine compatibility and top-tier chemistry is rare, which is why I went into Bad Buddy Series (2021) with hesitation—and ended up liking it far more than I ever thought I would.
Even knowing the real-world actors (Ohm and Nanon) may not star together again, their on-screen chemistry is undeniably top-notch. From the very beginning, I loved how the series contrasts the contrasting lives and personalities of Pran and Pat.
While I initially found their respective friend groups a bit "too much" with all their chaos, it ultimately grew on me and became part of the show's charm—I ended up loving the craziness of their friends and how naturally their romance eventually blossomed out of all that rivalry.
Beyond the romance, the commentary on family dynamics hit hard. While generational feuds like this might belong to an older era, the show brilliantly highlights how ridiculous it is when parents try to pass down their conflicts to their children. Watching those childish parental fights—when the adults could have simply talked things out or ignored each other—was endlessly frustrating, but it added a very real, high-stakes emotional core to the story.
Overall, Bad Buddy delivers a brilliant spin on the classic enemies-to-lovers trope, anchored by phenomenal leads, unforgettable chemistry, and a memorable story.
Even knowing the real-world actors (Ohm and Nanon) may not star together again, their on-screen chemistry is undeniably top-notch. From the very beginning, I loved how the series contrasts the contrasting lives and personalities of Pran and Pat.
While I initially found their respective friend groups a bit "too much" with all their chaos, it ultimately grew on me and became part of the show's charm—I ended up loving the craziness of their friends and how naturally their romance eventually blossomed out of all that rivalry.
Beyond the romance, the commentary on family dynamics hit hard. While generational feuds like this might belong to an older era, the show brilliantly highlights how ridiculous it is when parents try to pass down their conflicts to their children. Watching those childish parental fights—when the adults could have simply talked things out or ignored each other—was endlessly frustrating, but it added a very real, high-stakes emotional core to the story.
Overall, Bad Buddy delivers a brilliant spin on the classic enemies-to-lovers trope, anchored by phenomenal leads, unforgettable chemistry, and a memorable story.
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