However, I think that’s one of the series' strengths! I fell in love with how it shifted to an unexpected perspective I couldn’t have imagined. The way they developed multiple sides to the story made it even more intriguing. That said, they could have added Lukwa's perspective so the audience could better understand her relationship with Great beyond just sharing symptoms.
I have to admit, Bible and Jes are excellent actors. Actually, all of them are fantastic, and this is one of the reasons I could finish the series in one sitting.
There is one major flaw I should mention. I used to work in a hospital, and my job was related to surgery, so I was really bothered by how easily outsiders accessed the Operating Room. In real life, this is nearly impossible, especially in a larger hospital like the one shown. Accessing an OR typically requires multiple levels of clearance.
Aside from that, this is a great Thai series you shouldn’t miss this year!
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Some illogical reasons that made me mutter in my head (and hearts?), making this series should be able to get higher points than this.
Phuwin and Pond's acting were really good, unfortunately it's not supported by the scripts.
In addition, this series is helped by the strong character of Mork who always made me blush. And also the love beans song which is very "Ear Catching" makes this show become one of the series that has a wonderful soundtrack of this year.
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CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED!!!
What the fuuuuck! This series is seriously underrated!I understand why many people might choose sweeter, fluffier BL series over this one. It’s definitely not your typical lovey-dovey BL. And to be honest, I usually don’t enjoy political themes in BL dramas, but this? is easily one of the best series of last year.
It’s been three years since Mile and Apo starred together in a BL series. Their comeback wasn’t necessarily the pairing I was most anticipating, but this series is undeniably unforgettable.
And don’t even get me started on the side couple. This is probably the strongest side storyline I’ve ever seen in a BL series. I almost forgot about Trin and Tanwa because I was so invested in Krailert and Naran. I rewatched the entire series immediately after the finale just to relive their scenes. That’s how bad it hit me.
Another reason this series might land in my top three of 2025 is the soundtrack. It’s been a long time since I added Thai BL OSTs to my Spotify playlist, probably since the pandemic first hit the U.S. But after just two episodes, I had already saved the entire OST. I absolutely love it.
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A Pleasant Surprise
I’ve been wanting to watch this series for about a year, but life has been incredibly busy lately. I usually release my list of favorite BL series around this month, but I still have 3-5 more series to finish before finalizing it. 😅Honestly, I didn’t expect to love this series as much as I did. After watching School Trip and finishing Love in the Moonlight back-to-back, my mood toward BL series was a bit mixed. I wanted something light, but not as light as School Trip. And I guess Top Form ended up meeting that expectation.
I wasn’t familiar with Smart before this series, and I believe this is Boom’s first time as a main lead in a BL. So for me, they were practically a new pairing, and I didn’t have many expectations going in. But their chemistry? Way beyond what I anticipated. It really surprised me in the best way.
For the record, I didn’t realize the series only had 11 episodes, so I was genuinely confused during the final scene between Jade and Akin. I kept thinking there would be at least one more episode to explain what was happening. Maybe they’re saving it for another season? I guess we’ll have to wait and see.
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My biggest fear in the future......
Watching No Other Choice felt like a two-hour-long panic attack. It’s a Park Chan-wook masterpiece, but man, it is stressful. Seeing the protagonist, Man Su, work so hard for 25 years only to get tossed aside like literal scrap paper was way too real. The way he tries to climb back up the social ladder by basically "eliminating" his job competition is some of the darkest, most twisted black comedy I’ve seen in a while. It’s one of those movies that makes you laugh, but then you immediately feel bad for laughing because the desperation is so palpable.As someone who is about to graduate and head into the workforce, this movie tapped into my deepest fears. I kept thinking about what the world is actually going to look like after I get my degree. The film shows this unforgiving, soul-sucking corporate system where you’re just a number, and honestly, it’s the ultimate "worst-case scenario" that I pray never happens in real life. Seeing the threat of AI and international acquisitions lurking in the background made the whole thing feel like a horror movie disguised as a thriller.
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A Fun Ride That Needed More Drama
As of today, I’m still scratching my head over why this series is rated so highly on MDL. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a fun watch, and I love that it gives us multiple couples with different dynamics, but the storytelling just felt like it was missing something essential: real conflict. When you’re building a drama that spans several years of college life, from freshmen to seniors, you’d expect at least a few relationship struggles or challenges that feel a little more grounded. Instead, a lot of the plots just floated along, and I found myself wishing for some actual tension or drama to keep me hooked. If they had added that layer, I’d easily have given this series more stars across all platforms.Another thing is the sheer number of characters. With so many couples, side characters, and overlapping storylines, I honestly lost track of who was who at times. Maybe that’s partly on me for skipping through some parts (yes, I admit I fast-forwarded the PondSand couple a little, sorry not sorry, lol), but still, it got confusing.
Now, the real highlight for me was definitely Faifa and Wine (a.k.a. Junior and Mark’s couple). Their storyline felt the most engaging out of all the pairings, and I can see why the creators saved them for the end. Faifa’s complex relationship with his brother Yotha, who’s also paired with Gun, gave his arc extra depth. That made his story the perfect way to close the series. Honestly, I’m not a huge fan of Junior as an actor, but Mark carried the couple for me. I first noticed their chemistry back in Midnight Museum, so seeing them “shipped” here was super exciting. If it weren’t for FaifaWine, I probably would have dropped this show halfway through. They really carried the emotional weight and gave the series its best moments.
On the flip side, I have to say I’m over the ArmArc couple. I know they’re supposed to be central, but their storyline just dragged on and felt repetitive compared to others. Faifa deserved way more screen time than what we got. He was such an intriguing character, outwardly the bubbly social butterfly, but underneath he’s actually guarded and kind of broken. That duality made him the most layered character in the whole drama, and I wish the writers leaned into that even more.
Looking ahead, I could actually see this show continuing with another season. There’s definitely potential for at least another 24 episodes if they keep introducing new couples and dynamics. But here’s my one big plea: please, please give us more relationship conflicts. Sweet moments and fluff are great, but conflict is what makes us root for couples, cry with them, and celebrate when they finally overcome obstacles. Without that, the storylines just don’t stick.
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My top 3 of 2024!
I have to admit, this is easily one of the best Korean BLs I’ve ever watched. And that’s saying a lot, because most KBLs lean into the same cheesy, lovey-dovey tropes. This series? Totally different. It didn’t feel like a fantasy or a sugar-coated romance, it felt raw, real, and honestly a little painful at times. I even had to double-check that it was really Korean because I’ve never seen this kind of vibe from the genre before.What stood out most was how unapologetically honest it was about identity, family, and love. Ko Yeong’s struggles hit me hard, the push-and-pull between wanting acceptance and dealing with rejection, the complicated love he had for his mom, and the heartbreak of chasing connections that weren’t always right for him. His love stories weren’t just about who gets the happy ending, but about timing, growth, and the scars we carry. Nam Gyu was the “what if,” Youngso was the betrayal that cuts deep, and Gyu Ho… he was the one that felt like home. Watching those relationships unfold felt messy but so beautifully human.
I also loved how Mi Ae (his roommate) became such an important part of the story. She shows what chosen family really means, sometimes the people who stand by you aren’t blood relatives, but the ones who choose to be there when you need them most.
And seriously, the acting? Next level. Every emotion came through so raw that I forgot I was watching fiction. The cinematography and narration gave it this moody, introspective vibe that made me feel like I was living the story with him.
This isn’t your typical BL, it’s not about fluff, it’s about feeling everything. Messy, heartbreaking, hopeful. Easily one of the most powerful shows I’ve seen in the genre.
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How many episodes did I cry? I don't even remember, for sure more than 3 episodes of this series succeed make me shed my tears. But yeah, that's enough. There were a lot of ambiguity that makes me unable to give more stars to this series. I like seeing them together, I fell in love with their acting but I felt the story revolved around the place with a lack of elaboration of the conflict seems to be the weak point of this series.
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Earlier this year, I expected more from KeixYaku that has a similar story, but Thailand packs it more adorable and of course many surprises. Stories about 2 different mafias, or between two opposite professions (such as police vs mafia) are the mainstay themes that I always look forward to every year.
KinnPorsche "only" tells about the romance between the Boss and his Body Guard, as we’ve seen in Golden Blood. However, these two series from the same country have very opposite qualities (like a huge gap). When I first watched KinnPorsche, I actually had my doubts, considering that a lot of people had predicted this series since the beginning of the pandemic. Of course my concerns are justified, remembering what happened with TarnType 2 back in 2020.
But again KinnPorsche offers a breath of fresh air. With an unusual story flavor coupled with a side couples were able to get more attention (at least mine). And the finale episode made my emotions go up and down, although in the end this series was able to make me smile widely until the last second.
The problem is, I feel like this series hasn’t finished yet. Many secrets still being uncovered, especially the riddles of Mr. Korn and (of course) his (big) family. Plus the love stories of Kim-Porschay and Vegas-Pete which made me hanging. I need another season!!!! 😭😭😭
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Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss!
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With the mental readiness to watch this series one by one every episode, I almost completely fell in love with this series. No doubt this series has a vibe that reminds me of My Love Mixed up, which is fun-hilarious-funny and (of course) silly.
Japanese series always make me smile every time I watch them, this one is deserves more stars actually 🥺
In Indonesian:
Rasanya tema tentang Mr/Mrs Unlucky sudah ada dalam beberapa series atau film, namun baru kali ini saya nemu dibawakan dalam tema BL. (maaf kalo saya ada yang ketinggalan lol)
Dengan kesiapan mental menonton series ini satu persatu setiap episodenya, saya hampir sepenuhnya jatuh cinta sama series ini. Tak ayal series ini vibenya mengingatkanku sama My Love Mixed up, yakni fun-hilarious-funny and (of course) silly.
Japanese series selalu buat saya sumringah setiap habis menontonnya!
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Fandy helped this series more interesting with his great performance, even I had a doubt at first about his acting but somehow his characters has the most development. When he became more “serious” about “his love”, the staging developed with a huge quality.
Another point that I gave plus for this show is the music, I kinda like it if we compared with all of soundtracks of History 1, in these sequel the quality of the music are stronger.
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The twist that they brought at the end the one that I didn’t expect, I knew at some point there will be a past of him (at least one of them) would come in the middle of their happiness.
I love the chemistry amongst them, so many “flowers” flourished in between. lol
I hardly can’t wait for watching another one!
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My problem is, the actor itself I didn’t feel any connection amongst them. If we talked about how good Feng He was, of course He is but when we saw the chemistry with Cheng Qing is quite awful actually.
However, a plus point came from Meng Meng. I always adore a fujoshi that created a story that seems impossible become a real one. A double thumbs for her and certainly her performance!
2 done, more to go! I’ll finish all of the History franchise! woo hoo
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Honestly, the story like this wasn’t special and have even existed in several BL films / series, but there is always an unique interest (to me) from the Taiwanese series when it comes to romance like this. 🥺
Throughout this series, I have no idea why but for some reason I always remembered some scenes on Thai series, and I just realized that some of those scenes were actually took (or the subtle language was inspired) from this series.
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The series was quite interesting since the very beginning, the meeting of both of characters that quite cliche made me wonder how would the series goes.
Honestly, it’s hard to hold your boner when you’re watching this typical genre, even though there weren’t many scenes that showed sensuality but still the way how He described about anything made my mind went out.
I thought I’m gonna watch the sequel. hm
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