i have a lot of things to say about the effect. first, i'd like to mention the production and directing because in my opinion these two things were very well done. second, the acting was really good (especially james, this boy deserves an award). the characters are another thing that i really liked about this series, as they were very real and let me enjoy the story a little more.
now, the reason why i decided to right a review: how the series deals with the subject of r*pe. i've seen a lot of people saying they didn't like the series because of the scene, and i get it, it wasn't necessary, however, it didn't upset me. how they dealed with the whole subject was way better than all the other series that talk about it. they made it clear is a bad thing, but that wasn't all. he's life wasn't destroyed by it, shin still had friends and family who that loved him deeply.
keng is fucked up and they let you see that. it's clearly not a love story. keng has issues and he was mentally unstable. bright and pramote were my absolute favorite in this. they were the best friends ever, and they gave a little spark of puppy love to the story opposing all the heavy drama with shin, which made it more light so you wouldn't feel as bad.
despite everything good i've said, i don't the effect should be considered a bl series. yes, there are gays characters but there is no bl romance.
i liked the series and i recommend everyone to watch it, if you aren't triggered by the subjects touched in the story.