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I love dancing, so I knew I’d fall for this movie, I just didn’t realize how much. To me, you listen to music with your soul and dance with your heart. A great dancer doesn’t just move to the beat, they feel the music, as if every cell in their body is a note being played through the dance. And that’s exactly what the movie is about: love, but in a broader sense. Not just romantic love between two people, but also the act of feeling, of surrendering to emotions you can’t control.I don’t see Shinya Sugiki and Shinya Suzuki as opposites. In fact, they’re more alike than they realize. Both are professional dancers who’ve dedicated their lives to the dance, which is at the core of their identities. And while they emphasize different sides of dance, Sugiki prioritizing strict technique over emotion, and Suzuki prioritizing desire and emotion over rigid technique, they’re still two sides of the same coin. That similarity is what makes their relationship so magnetic and what kept me glued to the screen. Each sees in the other both a reflection and a contrast.
They also recognize in each other a silent pain they both carry. I wish we knew more about their backstories, what shaped them into who they are. Suzuki says he can’t stand lies or betrayal. Who lied to him? Who betrayed him? Could that explain his arrogance and disdain for elegance, finesse, competitions, and audiences? At one point, Fusako says Sugiki believes he has to suffer to grow stronger. What happened to make him become the “grim reaper,” killing off all his feelings just to be stronger and successful? I don’t think it’s simply because of his failed relationship with Liana.
As for the romance, I’ve always seen Sugiki and Suzuki’s relationship like a moth drawn to a flame. They’ve always felt this magnetic, irresistible pull toward each other, an admiration that was almost impossible to control. And working together turned that admiration into something deeper: love. When Sugiki danced with Liana, it was forced by the competition committee. But when he invited Suzuki to dance, that was a true declaration of love. He chose Suzuki, and in a way, crossed that line and lost himself. It was also a declaration of love for dance itself, where both of them allowed themselves to feel everything, together with the audience.
At first, the audience’s applause was hesitant and confused, but as they kept dancing, Sugiki overwhelmed by emotion, Suzuki more restrained and technical, the applause grew louder and louder. With each performance, they showed what they could achieve if they let go of their fears and insecurities, the things holding them back from what they truly wanted. That’s my favorite scene in the whole movie.
Takeuchi Ryoma and Machida Keita’s performances were absolutely phenomenal. The two-hour film flies by thanks to them. Not to take away from the rest of the cast, who were flawless, but honestly, the movie could’ve been just Ryoma and Keita and it still would’ve been amazing. Their chemistry is out of this world. If Ryoma’s hips had me hypnotized, Keita’s eyes had me completely captivated. He conveyed everything: admiration, love, pain, doubt... all hidden beneath Sugiki’s rigid, cold exterior. Netflix nailed the production, and the soundtrack was fantastic.
I desperately need a sequel, a mini-series, a special episode, anything. I’m not picky. The story of Shinya Sugiki and Shinya Suzuki cannot end here.
I know this isn’t a film for everyone, but if you allow yourself to feel the passion, you’ll be swept away by this beautiful story. Highly recommended!!
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To me, Bishonen is, at its core, a film about loneliness, even though it’s wrapped in romance and longing. That loneliness is the emotional thread that ties all the characters together.
Jet is a young gay sex worker whose beauty makes him highly sought after. He’s portrayed as someone who owns every room he walks into — charming, seductive, magnetic. But behind that polished exterior, he carries a deep, aching solitude. The film doesn’t judge him for his work, quite the opposite. It shows him as someone using his body not just to survive financially, but emotionally. What he’s really searching for in Sam is something real , a connection that money and sex can’t buy.
Sam, on the other hand, embodies the loneliness of repression. He leads a double life, hiding his sexuality from his conservative parents and from society. He’s weighed down by family expectations and the pressure he puts on himself. Past heartbreaks have made him hesitant to open up again, and even when he’s with Jet, there’s always a wall between them. His loneliness feels suffocating.
Then there’s KS, who hides his own isolation behind the spotlight of fame and the impossibility of loving openly.
Even as they walk through the crowded streets of Hong Kong, the city is portrayed as cold and indiferente, a place that marginalizes queer desire. The loneliness of those who can’t live their truth, who exist on the fringes even while being desired, mirrors the experience of so many LGBTQIA+ people who are tolerated in certain spaces but never fully accepted.
But Bishonen is also a film about love, even when it’s fleeting or impossible. Real love, the kind that lives deep in your heart, doesn’t just fade with time. Time might quiet it, but it doesn’t erase it. Even a short-lived relationship can leave a lasting emotional imprint.
Love isn’t rational or controllable. It doesn’t care what others think or what society demands. The heart follows its own path, no matter the pressure. And to love — even if it’s not returned, or doesn’t last, or ends in pain — is still a transformative experience.
Jet loves Sam deeply. That love is brief and painful. But it defines Jet. It gives meaning to his journey. And it stays with him, like a permanent memory. To love, in the end, is an act of courage and beauty.
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At first, I struggled to get into the story, mostly because Nishime reminded me way too much of Peat (probably just my delulu brain making connections that aren’t there 😂 ). Peat has these super cute expressions and mannerisms that are kind of his signature, and I felt like Nishime was trying to mimic that, but it didn’t really land for me. But when it got emotional, he truly shined as Ai.
The chemistry between Kunigami and Nishime felt so natural and genuine. It made every scene between them hit just right. On the other hand, the GL couple was a letdown. Fumi’s over-the-top innocence got on my nerves a bit.
Still, I really enjoyed how the story unfolded overall. I’m a sucker for the “opposites attract” trope, and Kaishin breaking through Ai’s emotional walls was beautiful to watch. Despite their differences, they found a home in each other’s hearts and that always gets me.
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The series dives into some deep themes like identity, spirituality, and love. There are genuinely touching moments, but the execution doesn’t always live up to the story’s ambition.Krit starts off as this noble, curious angel who wants to experience human life. But once he gets that chance, we start to see hints of vanity and selfishness. Every wish comes with a price, and by choosing to live as a human, Krit has to face loss, frustration, and tough decisions. That contrast between divine purity and human flaws is at the heart of his journey. He embodies the longing for transcendence, but also the vulnerability that comes with opening yourself up to the real world.
Fluke was amazing as Angel Krit, but I just couldn’t buy into the romance between Krit and Phakphum. It felt more like a PhiNong vibe than actual romantic chemistry. Honestly, I was rooting for Krit and Angel Shan to end up together. That storyline would’ve been way more compelling, especially since angels aren’t supposed to fall in love. When Shan broke the rules for Krit, it was so romantic. Met getting the chance to say goodbye to his parents really hit me.
Overall, it’s a cute and fun series, but it definitely needed a few more episodes to flesh out the romance between Krit and Phakphum. Fun fact: Sammon makes a cameo as an ER doctor!
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Kanade Shinichiro is a quiet, reserved man living a quiet routine as an office worker. He carries deep emotional wounds and has chosen to hide his sexuality as a way to protect himself. But despite living an almost numb existence, cause he's afraid to allow himself to feel, he’s incredibly sensitive underneath it all.
Mashiro Kosuke, on the other hand, is more spontaneous, but he’s not without his own insecurities. He represents a part of Kanade’s past that he tried to bury, but that keeps knocking at his door.
I saw some criticism about the intimate scenes between the two characters, and while I agree with most of it, I honestly wasn’t expecting anything different from what we got. To be honest, a different kind of scene would’ve felt off to me cause it just wouldn’t match their personalities.
The rain in the story isn’t just a symbol of cleansing, it’s also nourishing. It washes away their repressed emotions and makes space for love to bloom. That little “wedding” scene in the café, which felt like an emotional sanctuary for them, was absolutely adorable. They’re not alone in the world anymore.
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Song Li is shy, gentle, and passive, but definitely not innocent. Song Qi, on the other hand, is possessive and paranoid, determined to protect Song Li at all costs. Their bond slowly evolves into something far more complex and layered.
Song Qi is clear about how he feels. Song Li, though, is torn—trapped in guilt over emotions he doesn’t know how to face.
The ending was bittersweet. If there's a season two, I'm watching it.
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Entendo as críticas, mas mesmo com todos os problemas, me diverti muito assistindo a série, que serviu muito entretenimento com suas situações surreais. Gostei da química entre os personagens, das belas paisagens, da fotografia e da trilha sonora. Não é uma obra-prima, mas também não considero que seja tão ruim assim. Was this review helpful to you?
A comida não é apenas uma necessidade, é um elemento crucial para criar vínculos afetivo, pois oferecer e preparar uma comida para alguém é uma demonstração de cuidado e preocupação. E aqui ela é usada como uma metáfora para o amor e a conexão entre Yoon Soo e Do Hoon. É a maneira como Yoon Soo demonstra seu cuidado, sua dedicação e seu amor por Do Hoon. Gostei muito da série, do humor atrevido, das interações cativantes entre os dois personagens principais, da maneira como Do Hoon vai se apaixonando por Yoon Soo a cada refeição preparada. Cada olhar, cada sorriso enquanto saboreiam os pratos preparados por Yoon Soo revelam a intimidade autêntica entre o casal. O casal principal tem uma química envolvente e muito sedutora. Com 8 episódios com duração de vinte e poucos minutos, é uma série fofa, perfeita para maratonar em um dia de chuva e ficar com o coração quentinho e um sorriso bobo no rosto.
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