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This has enough chemistry to make handcuffs seem romantic.

How do you review HIStory3: Trapped when your main memories are crime scenes, mafia families, and two men flirting like their lives didn't literally depend on it?

This series really looked at the "cop falls for gangster" trope and said, "What if we made it gayer, funnier, and somehow ridiculously wholesome?"

Tang Yi was a feared mafia boss carrying years of grief, guilt, and unanswered questions.

Meng Shao Fei was a detective powered entirely by determination, terrible self-preservation instincts, and an inability to mind his own business.

Naturally, they were perfect for each other.

Jake Hsu and Chris Wu delivered chemistry so effortless that half the time it felt less like acting and more like watching two people accidentally fall in love while solving crimes.

Tang Yi's carefully constructed walls never stood a chance against Shao Fei's endless optimism and complete refusal to leave him alone.

And honestly?

Neither did we.

Watching Tang Yi slowly lower his defenses while Shao Fei discovered there was far more to the gangster boss than rumors and headlines gave us one of the most satisfying relationship developments in Taiwanese BL.

Then came Jack and Zhao Zi.

The bodyguard and the chaos gremlin.

The soft giant and the tiny criminal.

The "I'll protect you with my life" and the "I'm going to make your life significantly more complicated."

Their relationship had absolutely no business being that adorable.

The supporting cast understood the assignment from start to finish.

Every member of the police department, every gangster under Tang Yi's command, every side character added something to the world and made the story feel larger than just the romance.

And can we talk about the people behind the scenes?

Director Lee Ching Jung somehow managed to balance action, comedy, suspense, and romance without sacrificing any of them.

The action scenes felt exciting, the emotional moments landed perfectly, and the humor never undercut the tension.

The production team leaned fully into the crime drama atmosphere while still remembering that the heart of the story was always the characters.

And the soundtrack?

An accomplice.

Absolutely guilty of helping this show commit emotional crimes.

HIStory3: Trapped wasn't trying to reinvent the crime genre.

It was asking an important question:

What if a detective and a mafia boss had more chemistry than most married couples?

The answer?

Television history.

This wasn't enemies-to-lovers.

This wasn't rivals-to-lovers.

This was detective × mafia boss with unresolved trauma and terrible boundaries.

10/10.

Would absolutely watch Shao Fei ignore every safety protocol while Tang Yi slowly realized he was hopelessly in love all over again.

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The fact that an eraser managed to become 1 of the most powerful plot devices

How do you review My Love Mix-Up! (2024) when your main memories are screaming at an eraser, giggling at misunderstandings, and watching two idiots accidentally fall in love?

This series really looked at the original story and said, "What if we added even more chaos, even more softness, and gave Gemini and Fourth another opportunity to destroy our emotional stability?"

Atom borrowed an eraser.

That was it.

That was the crime scene.

One misunderstanding later and suddenly everyone was questioning their feelings, their assumptions, and their entire existence.

Honestly?

Cinema.

Fourth as Atom was absolute perfection.

The man somehow managed to embody anxiety, panic, embarrassment, and hopeless romantic energy all at the same time. Watching Atom spiral over every interaction while trying to preserve everyone else's feelings was both painfully relatable and ridiculously adorable.

And then there's Kongthap.

Gemini really said, "What if green flags became a person?"

Kind.
Patient.
Thoughtful.
Emotionally mature.

The man received information that another boy might have a crush on him and responded with kindness instead of discomfort.

We love to see it.

Watching Kongthap slowly understand his feelings for Atom while Atom simultaneously experienced approximately seventeen emotional crises per episode was one of the cutest experiences of 2024.

And can we please talk about Half and Mudmee?

Because these two absolutely understood the assignment and somehow became one of the most lovable side couples in recent memory.

The entire cast felt warm, supportive, and genuinely enjoyable to spend time with.

No unnecessary villains.

No forced drama.

Just people trying their best to understand themselves and each other.

And the people behind the scenes deserve their flowers too.

Director Kornprom Niyomsil understood exactly what made this story work and resisted the urge to overcomplicate it. The comedy landed, the quieter emotional moments were given room to breathe, and the series never lost its charm or sincerity.

The production team at GMMTV managed to capture the warmth and innocence of first love while still allowing the Thai adaptation to feel like its own story rather than a simple copy of the original.

The cinematography felt bright and comforting, the school setting felt lived in, and the soundtrack somehow made every cute interaction feel ten times cuter.

This wasn't trying to be groundbreaking.

It didn't need to be.

Sometimes all you need is:
an eraser,
a misunderstanding,
two adorable idiots,
and enough mutual pining to sustain an entire fandom.

My Love Mix-Up! (2024) wasn't emotional devastation.

It wasn't political revolution.

It wasn't mafia warfare.

It was comfort.

Premium-grade comfort.

The kind of show that makes you smile at your screen without realizing it.

10/10.

Would absolutely watch Atom panic over absolutely everything while Kongthap quietly fell harder and harder all over again.

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Feels like being wrapped in a blanket & handed hot chocolate.

How do you review My Love Mix-Up! when the entire plot was essentially built on one eraser and a series of catastrophically adorable misunderstandings?

This show really looked at the romantic comedy genre and said, "What if nobody communicated properly, but somehow it worked out perfectly anyway?"

Aoki saw Hashimoto's eraser with Ida's name on it and somehow accidentally speedran his way into an identity crisis, a fake crush, a real crush, and one of the cutest romances in recent memory.

And Ida?

The human equivalent of a golden retriever who somehow managed to be both clueless and incredibly thoughtful at the exact same time.

Watching Aoki's internal monologue spiral out of control every episode while Ida tried his absolute best to understand feelings he had never really thought about before was comedy gold.

Shunsuke Michieda brought so much energy, charm, and chaos to Aoki that you couldn't help but root for him from the very beginning.

And Ren Meguro's Ida?

The king of quiet affection.

The emperor of awkward sincerity.

The CEO of accidentally being incredibly romantic without even realizing it.

Their relationship wasn't built on dramatic confessions or grand gestures.

It was built on kindness.

On understanding.

On learning that love doesn't always arrive in the way we expect it to.

Hashimoto and Aida absolutely deserve their flowers too. Instead of becoming obstacles, they became some of the biggest supporters of the story, and their friendships added so much warmth to the series.

And can we appreciate the people behind the scenes for a moment?

Director Horai Tadaaki understood exactly what this story needed: heart.

The comedy never overshadowed the emotions, and the emotions never overshadowed the comedy.

Every awkward silence, every misunderstanding, and every tiny step forward felt genuine and earned.

The production team resisted the urge to overcomplicate things and trusted the simplicity of the story.

And honestly?

That was the right decision.

The cinematography felt warm and comforting, while the soundtrack quietly turned every cute moment into something even more memorable.

My Love Mix-Up! wasn't trying to reinvent romance.

It was reminding us why we fell in love with romantic comedies in the first place.

This wasn't emotional devastation.

This wasn't trauma.

This wasn't mafia politics or overthrowing the government.

This was fluff.

Premium-grade fluff.

The kind of fluff that makes you grin at your screen like an idiot for ten straight episodes.

10/10.

Would absolutely watch Aoki panic over absolutely everything while Ida slowly and adorably figured out his feelings all over again.

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Repression, Rebellion, Capitalism, Trauma, Queerness, & FirstKhao chemistry

How do you review The Eclipse when your main memories are academic oppression, emotional repression, and First Kanaphan staring directly into your soul?

This series really looked at the school romance genre and said, "What if we added authoritarian systems, generational trauma, institutional control, social conformity, and enough sexual tension to alter the Earth's orbit?"

Akk spent his entire life believing rules existed for a reason.

Ayan arrived and immediately made breaking them his favorite hobby.

The result?

Chaos.

Beautiful, emotionally devastating chaos.

Watching Akk slowly unravel under the weight of expectations, responsibility, and fear while Ayan patiently challenged everything he believed was one of the most satisfying character journeys in recent BL history.

And First and Khaotung?

That wasn't acting.

That was emotional terrorism.

Every glance, every smirk, every argument, every moment of vulnerability felt so painfully real that sometimes it genuinely felt intrusive to watch.

Akk and Ayan weren't simply falling in love.

They were teaching each other how to be honest.

How to question authority.

How to stop carrying the weight of the world alone.

Then we have Khan and Thua, who quietly came in and stole everyone's hearts with their softer, gentler story of friendship, understanding, and first love.

The entire cast understood the assignment.

From the prefects trying to maintain order to the students pushing back against it, every character felt like part of a larger conversation about power, fear, and conformity.

And can we talk about the people behind the camera?

Director Thanawat Panyarin understood exactly how to make silence feel loud.

The use of shadows, light, reflections, and framing turned the school itself into a character — cold, rigid, and suffocating until the people inside it finally began to change.

The eclipse symbolism wasn't subtle, and thank God for that.

Darkness and light.
Truth and fear.
Who society expects us to be versus who we really are.

Every visual choice felt intentional.

The writers somehow balanced mystery, romance, social commentary, and character development without losing sight of the emotional core of the story.

And the soundtrack?

Absolutely guilty of aiding and abetting emotional destruction.

The Eclipse wasn't a BL.

It was a conversation.

About authority.
About fear.
About identity.
About the courage it takes to become yourself in a world that desperately wants you to stay the same.

This wasn't just enemies-to-lovers.

This was rule follower × human embodiment of "have you considered causing problems on purpose?"

10/10.

Would absolutely let Ayan destroy my carefully constructed worldview and watch Akk fall in love while having a full existential crisis all over again.

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"What if we replaced communication with suffering?"

How do you review We Best Love: Fighting Mr. 2nd when your main memories are screaming "JUST TALK TO EACH OTHER" at your screen and emotionally recovering for weeks afterward?

Season 1 gave us rivals-to-lovers.

Season 2 gave us heartbreak, miscommunication, longing, unresolved feelings, and enough emotional tension to power an entire city.

Five years apart and somehow Gao Shi De and Zhou Shu Yi were still each other's biggest weakness.

Some things really do never change.

Watching Shu Yi carry years of hurt, abandonment, and unanswered questions while trying desperately not to let Shi De back into his heart was painful in the best possible way.

And Shi De?

That man spent an entire season looking like he hadn't known peace since 2016.

Sam Lin and Yu somehow managed to make every argument feel heartbreaking and every reconciliation feel earned. Their chemistry wasn't loud or flashy — it lived in the silences, the hesitation, the frustration, and the moments where words failed them completely.

The office setting brought a more mature layer to their relationship. This wasn't two university students figuring out first love anymore.

This was two adults learning that love alone isn't enough if you don't communicate.

The supporting cast absolutely understood the assignment.

Pei Shou Yi and Yu Zhen Xuan somehow managed to steal scenes while simultaneously becoming one of the most unexpectedly beloved couples in Taiwanese BL.

And can we talk about the people behind the scenes?

Director Chiung Chi Chang knew exactly how to weaponize eye contact and silence.

Every lingering glance felt loaded with history.

Every argument carried years of unresolved feelings.

Every quiet moment somehow hurt more than the shouting ever could.

The production team understood that emotional tension doesn't need grand drama to work. Sometimes all you need is two people standing in the same room pretending they don't still love each other.

The cinematography remained intimate and understated, allowing the performances to carry the story.

And the soundtrack?

Absolutely complicit in emotional crimes.

Every song arrived exactly when your heart was beginning to heal just enough to be hurt again.

Fighting Mr. 2nd wasn't about falling in love.

It was about finding your way back to the person who still feels like home, even after years apart.

This wasn't romantic fluff.

This was yearning.

Professional-grade yearning.

Olympic-level pining.

10/10.

Would absolutely watch Gao Shi De spend an entire season apologizing with his eyes while Zhou Shu Yi attempted to stay angry and failed spectacularly all over again.

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They really be da best

How do you review We Best Love: No. 1 For You when your main memories are competitive energy, unresolved tension, and Sam Yu existing?

This series really looked at the enemies-to-lovers trope and said, "What if we made it gayer, softer, and infinitely more painful?"

Zhou Shu Yi spent years believing he was destined to be number one at everything until Gao Shi De casually appeared and made "ruining Shu Yi's peace" his full-time job.

The problem?

Shi De wasn't trying to take Shu Yi's spot.

He was trying to get Shu Yi to notice him.

And somehow that made everything infinitely worse and infinitely better at the same time.

Sam Lin and Yu delivered one of the most natural and effortless chemistries in Taiwanese BL. Every teasing remark, every argument, every jealous glance, and every vulnerable moment felt genuine.

Shu Yi's frustration was hilarious because honestly? The man was fighting for his life trying not to fall in love while Shi De had apparently been in love with him since the invention of electricity.

The beauty of No. 1 For You is that it understood something important:

Sometimes love isn't loud.

Sometimes it's years of quietly showing up for someone.

Sometimes it's remembering the little things.

Sometimes it's letting them win even when you could easily come first.

The supporting cast deserves their flowers too. Pei Shou Yi and Yu Zhen Xuan brought warmth and humor, while the friendships and group dynamics made the university setting feel alive and believable.

And can we appreciate the people behind the camera for a moment?

Director Chiung Chi Chang understood exactly how to make silence feel louder than dialogue. The lingering looks, the pauses, the tiny moments of affection hidden beneath competition and banter — every scene felt intentional.

The production team knew exactly when to lean into comedy and exactly when to let the emotions hit. The pacing was tight, the storytelling was simple but effective, and the soundtrack somehow managed to make every emotional moment hurt just a little more.

This wasn't a series built on dramatic twists or grand gestures.

It was built on longing.

On timing.

On years of feelings waiting to be seen.

We Best Love: No. 1 For You wasn't just a university romance.

It was the story of one man realizing that his biggest rival had quietly been his biggest supporter all along.

10/10.

Would absolutely watch Gao Shi De spend years hopelessly in love while Zhou Shu Yi remained gloriously oblivious all over again.

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ATOTS

How do you review A Tale of Thousand Stars when your main memories are crying, staring at mountains, and screaming "JUST KISS ALREADY" at your screen?

This show really said, "What if we took a rich city boy, gave him an existential crisis, dropped him in the mountains, introduced him to the hottest forest ranger alive, and let emotional devastation do the rest?"

Tian arrived in Pha Pun Dao with absolutely no survival skills and somehow left with an entire village adopting him as their emotional support teacher.

And Phupha?

Captain Phupha.

The king of yearning.
The emperor of staring lovingly from a distance.
The CEO of saying absolutely nothing while somehow saying everything.

Earth and Mix didn't have chemistry. They had atmospheric pressure changes every time they looked at each other.

Their love story wasn't built on grand confessions or dramatic gestures.

It was built on:
sharing meals,
teasing each other,
teaching children,
fixing things together,
and making eye contact so intense it should probably have required supervision.

The villagers stole my heart, the children owned my soul, and Longtae deserved hazard pay for dealing with everyone else's nonsense.

And can we talk about Director Aof for a second? Because that man didn't direct a series.

He orchestrated emotional warfare.

The cinematography turned northern Thailand into the most beautiful place on earth. Every mountain, every sunrise, every lantern, every field looked like it belonged in a painting.

The soundtrack? Illegal.

Every song arrived precisely when it needed to emotionally destroy you.

A Tale of Thousand Stars wasn't a BL.

It was therapy.
It was a spiritual experience.
It was a travel advertisement.
It was emotional support television.

10/10.

Would absolutely move to Pha Pun Dao, teach at the village school, and watch these two idiots fall in love all over again.

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Enemies-to-lovers

How do you review Semantic Error when it single-handedly convinced an entire generation that academic rivalry is actually a valid love language?

This show took one rigid rule-following computer science student, one chaotic human embodiment of a red flag in a leather jacket, smashed them together, and somehow created one of the most satisfying enemies-to-lovers stories in BL history.

Chu Sang Woo and Jang Jae Young shouldn't have worked.

Which is exactly why they worked so perfectly.

Park Jae Chan delivered Sang Woo's logical, structured, emotionally unavailable personality so well that watching his world slowly fall apart because of one annoyingly attractive senior became the highlight of my week.

And Park Seo Ham as Jae Young?

The man saw one socially awkward programmer ruin his graduation plans and decided the only reasonable response was psychological warfare, relentless flirting, and becoming his personal software bug.

Watching Jae Young slowly move from wanting revenge to genuinely caring for Sang Woo was incredibly satisfying, while Sang Woo learning that not everything in life can be solved with logic gave us one of the best character journeys in recent BL history.

Their chemistry wasn't loud or overly dramatic.

It was in the teasing.
The stolen glances.
The quiet moments.
The way Jae Young learned Sang Woo's world instead of forcing him to change it.

And somehow that made every tiny step forward feel monumental.

The production team deserves their flowers too.

Director Kim Soo Jung understood exactly what made this story special and never overcomplicated it. The pacing stayed tight, the humor landed perfectly, and every episode left you desperately waiting for the next one. (Wikipedia)

The use of color throughout the series was brilliant. Sang Woo's world of blacks, whites, and order slowly colliding with Jae Young's bright reds and chaos wasn't subtle — and it wasn't supposed to be. Watching those worlds blend together visually as their relationship evolved was one of the smartest details in the series.

The soundtrack had absolutely no business being that addictive either.

And can we acknowledge the cultural impact for a second?

Semantic Error wasn't just successful.

It became an event.

It helped push Korean BL further into the mainstream and reminded everyone just how powerful a well-written, tightly produced story can be.

This series wasn't trying to reinvent the genre.

It just executed one of its most beloved tropes almost perfectly.

10/10.

Would absolutely watch Jae Young annoy Sang Woo into falling in love all over again.

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H.O.T

How do I even review KinnPorsche when my brain is still just elevator music and gunshots?

This show really looked at the concept of a mafia BL and said, "What if we gave them trauma, daddy issues, family wars, emotional damage, incredible suits, and enough chemistry to power an entire city?"

Kinn and Porsche had me giggling, kicking my feet, screaming into pillows, and then questioning my emotional stability ten minutes later. Mile and Apo's chemistry wasn't chemistry — it was witchcraft.

Vegas and Pete arrived and collectively decided that therapy was optional and suffering was mandatory. Their storyline altered my brain chemistry permanently.

Kim and Chay had me believing in soft love, stolen glances, and guitar songs until the universe remembered happiness isn't allowed in this family.

Tankhun? The absolute king. The icon. The legend. The emotional support cousin we all needed. Every scene he appeared in instantly became better.

Big deserved better. Arm and Pol were criminally underrated. Macau was just trying to survive whatever the hell was happening around him. Porchay deserved the entire world and a lifetime supply of happiness.

And can we talk about the production? The cinematography? The soundtrack? The fight scenes? The outfits? The budget was budgeting.

One minute you're laughing at Porsche's chaos, the next you're crying over family trauma, and five minutes later you're staring at the ceiling wondering how a mafia drama managed to emotionally destroy you this badly.

KinnPorsche wasn't a show.

It was an event.
A lifestyle.
A collective mental illness.

10/10.
Would absolutely let this cast ruin my life all over again.

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DAYUM

How do you even review Not Me The Series when it fundamentally altered your brain chemistry and then handed you a Molotov cocktail?

This show really looked at the BL genre and said, "What if we added political corruption, class inequality, police brutality, social activism, identity crises, found family, motorcycles, and enough emotional damage to last a lifetime?"

Gun Atthaphan walked in, played twins, and casually reminded everyone why he's one of the best actors in Thailand. Black and White were two completely different people, and somehow my brain forgot they were played by the same person every single episode.

And Sean? Angry, stubborn, emotionally constipated Sean? Watching him slowly fall for White while simultaneously trying to overthrow the system was an experience I was not prepared for.

SeanWhite wasn't just romance. It was trust, healing, understanding, and two people learning that they didn't have to carry the weight of the world alone.

Then Dan and Yok showed up and collectively decided that happiness was overrated and emotional devastation was the superior option. First and Gawin delivered a storyline so beautiful and heartbreaking that I still haven't financially recovered.

Gram, Eugene, Namo, Tod, Black, and the entire gang felt real in a way that very few shows manage to achieve. They argued, they failed, they made mistakes, they fought for what they believed in, and somehow they made us want to fight alongside them.

And can we talk about Director Anucha Boonyawatana for a second? Because she didn't just direct a BL series — she created art.

The graffiti.
The symbolism.
The colors.
The camera angles.
The mirrors.
The lighting.
The use of space.
The way every frame looked like it had something important to say.

This wasn't just storytelling. This was filmmaking.

The writers somehow balanced political commentary, social criticism, action, suspense, friendship, and romance without losing the heart of the story for even a second.

The production team absolutely refused to play it safe, and thank God they didn't.

And the soundtrack? Criminally underrated. Every song arrived precisely when it needed to either make you feel invincible or emotionally destroy you.

One minute you're screaming over SeanWhite.
The next you're crying over DanYok.
Five minutes later you're googling activism movements and questioning capitalism.

Not Me wasn't a BL.

It was a protest.
A love letter to activism.
A middle finger to injustice.
A cinematic masterpiece disguised as a television series.

10/10.

Would absolutely hop on the back of Sean's motorcycle, spray paint a wall, overthrow systemic inequality, and get emotionally attached to this chaotic found family all over again.

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Go, watch it!

As soon as I started this series, I was regretting that why did I not watch this last year. As I was watching, I was cheesing out so hard, throughout all the episodes, literally. Ofc, I cried too, but, man, so glad I watched this today. Better late than never I guess, lol.

Anywho, jokes apart, firstly, I did not feel like I was watching a BL tbh. No offense to other BL's, I love them too, but, this was like a breath of fresh air and definitely going on my rewatch list. This drama really depicted all the feelings, raw emotions, you know. Like, even though they were apart and literally courted each other via video calls, I was fangirling like crazy. Their chemistry, their acting, just, soo good. Top notch if you can say. I was giddy and so hyped up like, all the time.
Also, I personally, hate the "Baby" thing, but OH MY GOD! caireel have made me rethinking my preferences, lol. It did not made me cringe at all, in fact, it got me more giddy. Felt like I was third wheeling the whole time, ksksksks.

This drama depicted a lot of things, but personally, some amazing things I liked were the way they focused on mental health, acknowledgment and acceptance of one's own mistakes and forgiveness. Also, loved the supporting female character. Big shoutout to Pearl. She carried the show and did most of the excited screaming and fan-girling for us, lol.

This series has everything (maybe not for some if y'all are into skinship). But for me, I do enjoy a great storyline with amazing depiction of emotions. I am telling you all, I literally forgot sometimes, many actually, that I am watching a series and not just some real life love story of 2 people.

IT YOU HAVEN'T WATCH THIS YET, WATCH IT. YOU WON'T REGRET IT, I PROMISE!

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May contain Spoilers**

Okay, first things first, the possibility of you or any person liking this movie is very subjective. All the reviews that I have read are either full of praises or it's just a no-no for some people.
As a regular BL watcher, I regret that I did not find this movie sooner. I cannot believe that I was missing out on this. Yes! I've liked this movie way too much.

Side note - I seriously do not understand how can Korean actors/actresses portray such an amazing chemistry between their characters. If you are a regular Kdrama watcher, you'll understand what I am trying to say. This movie has such a good chemistry between the 2 leads. I was a little unsure at first because of the age difference between them, but OMG, they surely do not disappoint you. Also, I did not expect the kisses at all! This is a Korean movie, on top of that a BL. I was really not prepared for the kisses and trust me, those were not awkward at all. Once again, hella great chemistry.

Okay, on to the movie. As the name suggests - Method, this movie is really how you interpret it. Like, is it really just for the "Method" acting or were they really into each other. Could be both too or not.

The cast played out this movie really well. The palpable tension between the leads, their unspoken emotions. Everything was executed very nicely. The ending might not be the one you expect. It does end sort of realistically. But, the movie handles real issues, real struggles, the consequences of situations like these in real life situations very well.

The story - 100% ; The Cast/Acting - 100% (perfect casting, acc. to me) ; Will definitely re-watch this again and again.

P.S. For some people who will be watching it for the 1st time, it might become overbearing but trust me, you won't regret watching this movie. I think it does deliver the message they were trying to deliver.

One of the best BL Movies I've watched.

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