Very cute and lighthearted

It's a nice series and I'm glad I gave it a chance. There are different couples with different dynamics and that is probably the strongest point of the series, on top of the fact that the secondary couple got a generous amount of screentime and weren't just put there to show off the sponsorships of the series.
While there are some of the usual clichés that can be found in other BLs, I never felt bored or annoyed at them, which was a pleasant surprise. This was what worried me the most while watching, as I saw countless comments on this page that considered the show boring/annoying because of them. It wasn't the case for me, mostly because of the dynamics among the characters and the pacing that helped keeping everything lively and interesting for me.
Exception made for Earth (whom I already saw in 2Moons2), I didn't know any of the actors here, but I feel like everyone did a good job.
I can't say much else because I don't want to give spoilers. I just want to recommend this series as it was a cute discovery!

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It's cute, but that's it

I only recommend this in case you miss the couples from Star in my Mind and Sky in your Heart. It's basically just a collection of cute moments between the couples.
Even though I couldn't fully appreciate the special episode because I didn't watch Sky in your Heart (nothing wrong with that series, I'm just not interested), it was nice to see the characters again as they live together and are happy. It's also very relaxing to just watch characters being in love without having to fear plot twists or angsty moments.
My only complaint about this is just that nothing much happens. Special episodes usually have some plot, even just a hint of it. "Our Skyy" is the proof that making a single episode with an interesting plot is possible, so the lack of time isn't an excuse. It's not a necessary thing, so I still rated the episode pretty high, but it would have been nice.

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A pleasant surprise

If you're looking for a collection of short stories that don't take long to finish (they're one episode each), but also with the right amount of drama to keep you engaged, then I think this might be for you.
I believe that the strongest point of this series is the presence of several actors that had secondary roles in other productions. I was happy to see that they got a chance to shine with a main role, although for just one episode. As for the stories themselves, while being enjoyable, I feel like they could have been handled better, as the pacing was off for most of them. My biggest pet peeve was the fact that the episodes are not in chronological order (there are recurring characters in the stories and they seem to be at different stages in life depending on the episode), but it's not too hard to understand.
I'm leaving my comments for each episode (with spoilers!) here below.

Would You Be My Love: probably one of the best written episodes. The development of the relationship between Sun and Ozone didn't feel forced, and I was really invested in what was going to happen next. It's a story where nothing much is going on though, so I can't deny it felt a little slow at times.

Rhythm's Heart: loved to see Yacht as the main character for once, and he did AMAZING- I feel like his presence is already enough of a reason to watch this episode. The story is also pretty cute, and with the interesting choice of having a woman as the second lead. The GL fans might find it disappointing because of it, but I thought it was a cute story overall. The only aspect I found annoying was the fact that Rhythm's social anxiety is only presented as a cute quirk of his (his heartbeat getting faster when he's happy) and nothing else.

Remember: easily the most disappointing story. Proud not being able to move on and forget her ex even after AN ENTIRE YEAR was already comical enough for me, but the most annoying part was the fact that this is the only proper GL story of the series, yet they managed to ruin it by making Jaidee a horrible person all along. Since there's scarcity of GL stories to begin with, they could at least make a decent one. I was looking forward to Sammy being the main character instead of the funny sidekick for once, but not like this.

Once Upon A Time: the beginning was very slow, to the point that I was considering dropping the episode altogether at first, but it picked up after the first part and turned into a very sweet story with realistic problems. I greatly appreciated the way Ozone was able to support Balloon and comfort him. On the other hand, the kiss between Mek and Jinny felt completely pointless, as it was not mentioned again later: it only put a bitter taste in my mouth and nothing else.

Breakup Zone: beside the fact that the summary in the series details has nothing to do with this episode (seriously, what did they even watch?), this story was very sweet. I have a soft spot for best friends turning into lovers, and it was also nice to see Plan in a different role than the ones he's most known for. Other than this I don't have much to say as it was kind of uneventful.

VS Love: if you've been wanting to see Peak and Boom with a better plot than Make it Right, then this is for you! By far the most interesting plot, talking about injustice in the school system and about fighting for what you think is right. I feel like this episode deserved a series of its own, because there could have been much more to explore. As for the romance, it's more mentioned than shown, which is a pity. I feel like they relied on the pre-existing Peak/Boom ship too much, so it doesn't feel believable.

50% Puppy Love: Perth just shines in whatever role, and this episode is no exception. It was a very cute episode, kind of bittersweet for me as it reminded me of my life when in high school. They managed to highlight both the feelings of a first crush and the friendship with the classmates. It was a simple story, but not less enjoyable than the others.

Overall, I'd recommend it if you have time to spare, because it was pretty good.

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Beautiful, just beautiful

This series felt very special from the beginning to the end. Despite the episodes being very short and the story not being anything overly elaborate, I feel like everything was utilized just right: not only the actors and the set, but also the length of the episodes, the pacing, the way new information about the protagonists was revealed little by little.
Objectively speaking it wasn't supposed to be anything grand or dramatic, yet the fact that everything is at the right place and in the right size makes the series have a bigger impact. This has to be one of the best series I watched.
The actors did great, because beyond the fact that they were both good looking, they also had the charisma and the skills to portray their characters well. They also have very good chemistry with each other - it's been a while since I watched a couple that looked as real as them.
Last but not least, while the music wasn't used a lot, the tracks chosen for different scenes were able to go with the scenes without being distracting or overwhelming.
I recommend watching this one. It takes about an hour to finish it, so it's good for whenever you have some time to spare!

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I was expecting it to be much better

I've watched a few of these Korean BL that have been coming out in the past couple of years. So far none of them were perfect - the plot was underutilized or full of holes, the characters weren't well built, or there wasn't chemistry, but usually there's at least one of these things that is well-made. That's not the case for Color Rush.
I'm probably biased because I've only heard good things about Color Rush, so I was looking forward to watch it, but the only merit I can give it is the fact that, somehow, I managed to watch the entire thing without quitting out of frustration.

First of all, the plot felt pretty inconsistent. I'm willing to give the unanswered questions about the Mono/Probe theme and Yeon Woo's mother the benefit of the doubt, just because the second season has already been announced, but all the other things don't work together all that much. There are characters that seem underutilized and I questioned their decisions, their words and their actions multiple times as I watched - in more than one instance I felt like the driving force behind the story was "this is being said and this other thing is happening because this is what the plot wants".

The characters were disappointing too. Yeon Woo seems to not have a life, thoughts, or a personality that doesn't revolve around being Mono: no hobbies, no dream job, no passions, nothing at all. Yoo Han is introduced as a trainee, but he's never seen during practice and seems to have a lot of time on his hands for someone who is supposed to be a trainee and to study at the same time. A big chunk of the interactions between the two are just long, uncomfortable stares. I don't get why are those supposed to be useful for the sake of the plot or even just the development of the relationship between them. The acting didn't help, especially for Yoo Han: many lines of his felt like he was just repeating his share of the script out loud.
The classmates and Yeon Woo's aunt seemed like interesting characters with a lot of potential, but they were barely utilized at all despite their potential, even when there were excellent occasions for them to get more spotlight.

I wish I could say that this story needed more time, but that would be a lie. It was 2 hours long and I believe that several scenes could have been paced much better to leave room for other things.
I'm going to watch the sequel to see if the story overall can be saved, but right now I only feel like I wasted my time.

I can only recommend it in case you're a fan of that specific "colorblind soulmate AU" kind of story, but other than that I suggest you looking for something else.

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Overall good enough

I decided to give this drama a try because it's the acting debut of half of the members of Ateez, but I was surprised to see several sides of the Kpop industry popping up during the story, which made it more interesting to follow. Unfortunately the main plot wasn't as satisfying as the theme: the characters' decisions and sometimes even dynamics often didn't make sense. It's truly a shame because I feel that if there had been more space for the story to unfold and for the characters to truly shine, it might have led to a better result. At the end of the last episode I felt like there was still a lot mode that needed to be explained, and storylines that hadn't been explored enough. Since I didn't read the original webtoon I can't tell for sure, but that's what it felt like for me.
Props to whoever produced the original Kpop songs for Tea Party, Shax, Sparkling, and La Lima, which went way beyond my expectations.

In conclusion, I recommend watching if you're a fan of any of the actors featured here or if you're a Kpop fan looking for a cute story themed after the industry.

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The proof that excellent acting can make a series shine

I didn't have much expectations for this series, to be honest. I saw the excellent reviews, sure, but I'm used to other series being greatly praised by the fans for the simple fact of being BL, so I started watching without much biases.
I was expecting the series to revolve more about gaming and gamers, given the title, but other than that the plot was pretty good. They managed to combine the elements of online courting with real-life issues too. The characters were explained without forced elements and without getting unnatural dialogues, which made the series much easier and more pleasant to watch. The only thing that was annoying in the plot was the presence of love triangles, which I really can't stand in general, but I can say it's more of a personal preference than an actual flaw in the story.
Above everything, though, the acting was amazing. Both the lines and the expressions of the actors felt vivid and real, to the point that sometimes their gazes got too intense and I felt like they were looking straight at me. Any kind of scene, from the funny ones, to the flirty ones, to the sad and angsty ones didn't look much different from events that could happen in real life.
In conclusion, it's a recommended from me. It might not be one of those series with over-the-top plotlines, but it has the kind of fascinating charm that makes a story stay in your memories for a very long time.

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Comforting and cute

This will be added to my list of my personal comfort dramas. It's unexpectedly cute and fluffy, the two leads are absolutely adorable and it's wonderful to see in a setting like the quarantine for the global pandemic.
It's been a while since I felt 0% frustration while watching, too. I'm used to rom-coms having at least one or two events that make the characters get into unnecessary conflict for the sake of drama, so it was very refreshing and satisfying to not find any of that here.
The acting was excellent too, both from the leads and from the side characters. I got so immersed in the story I didn't realize I was finishing the whole thing in one go.
The portrayal of the safety measures against COVID-19 were very accurate and clear too, so I'd say it's also a good reminder for those who are practicing social distancing. The harsh situation isn't watered down either, and the portrayal of the fear and anxiety of the characters was perfect.
I highly recommend watching this!

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Annoying

The fact that this series was meant to be a commercial doesn't justify the frustration that I felt while watching. Starting from the tea that was being promoted: since it didn't blend well with ANY of the storylines, it just felt like a very insistent product placement. I wish this was the sole problem.
While I want to believe that the actors and the production team had to work with the little time they had for three different stories, I feel like they could have come up with much better stories than these.
The first story was just straight-out uninteresting. I appreciate the fact that GMMTV left more space for a GL couple, but I felt like the plot was being dragged by the hair- it felt unbearably slow.
The second story was slightly better than the others, but still annoying because of the plot holes. I believe that this one could work much better as a longer series after a couple of fixes, but the lack of time here made it feel very rushed.
Finally, the last episode was the most annoying, as they brought back the same tropes that were used in the main series. I felt like I was watching Cupid's Last Wish all over again and I don't mean it in a good way.

In conclusion, I believe these special episodes can only be truly enjoyed if you're a big fan of the actors, who are the main reason why I was actually able to watch until the very end. I get that the sponsor probably only cared about grabbing the viewers' attention with the cast, but it seriously felt like I was made fun of.

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I thought I would like it a lot, I ended up liking it even more than that

I saw snippets of this drama here and there on the Internet before I was finally able to watch it, but the little I saw was already pretty intriguing and I was ready to enjoy myself. What I wasn't expecting was me falling in love with it.

There is something very charming about this story, and I believe it revolves around genuine feelings of love mixed with a hint of secrecy. The plot develops quietly and while it doesn't have much in terms of suspensful and thrilling moments, it captured my heart with the character dynamics and the perfect pacing of the events.
The main character, Baram, is open and honest when singing as much as he is secretive about his true feelings in any other moment, and seeing his emotional journey as it develops quietly inside of him was just wonderful. His friendship with Hantae has an unconventional beginning and Hantae himself seems to be his polar opposite: he always seems straightforward with his feelings and his ideas, always ready to take action and go forward. These two protagonists suit each other so well that their chemistry exploded like fireworks from the very beginning to the very end.
I loved the production quality of this drama a lot more than I thought I would as well. Every set and every outfit loos so pretty, not to mention the camera angles.
Special mention to the OST, which was just amazing. It might sound like a given since this drama revolves around music a lot, but the songs really stand out a lot.

This one for me goes hand in hand with Semantic Error in terms of Korean BL dramas that are just perfect in my eyes. I really recommend this drama to whoever would like to see a sweet romance develop slowly but steadily!

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Excellent bromance for an overall very disappointing drama

I started watching because this is one of the danmei drama adaptations I've seen being recommended the most. I was also encouraged by the rating here on the MDL page for the drama.

I can say that I understand why I saw it being recommended it so much. For anyone who is a fan of BL or bromance dramas/series, this is gold: the two main characters are great actors and have excellent chemistry with each other. While it doesn't get as shameless as in other dramas I've watched (namely Word of Honor), this show still makes it very easy for me to read between the lines and consider it a full-fledged love story rather than a bromance. Shen Wei would make it very hard for anyone not to fall for him whenever he lets go of his calm and collected attitude to help Zhao Yunlan in any way possible, and the Guardian himself is unable to act all cool and detached for long before starting to care for Shen Wei deeply.

The problem of this drama is just... everything else. The story felt very chaotic and hard to follow from the get-go to me, to the point that I had to stop myself from dropping the drama altogether after the first two episodes. The events of the story are not very appealing, so even when I had to feel worried for the characters or excited to see what would come next, I wasn't able to feel much. Unfortunately the same goes for the cast other than the two protagonists; even the most important secondary roles didn't feel much relevant nor interesting. Even the main villains of the story felt more annoying than actually charming or threatening in any way.
All of this was made worse by a very fragile worldbuilding, with obscure rules for supernatural and sci-fi elements that often made me ask "why isn't this character using their power on this occasion?", "if that character had been able to do that all along, why didn't they do that sooner?" and similar.
The pacing of the story was also off, with elements of the plot and some characters that would have benefited from having more time to better explain their situations, and moments in the story that were made unbearably slow and detailed for no real reason.
If all of this wasn't enough, a huge flaw of this drama was the production, which felt... cheap, for the lack of a better word. I usually don't mind lower budgets at all and I hardly even point it out when I notice it, but this time around it was just too annoying. The CGI and other digital effects made me feel like I was watching an early 2000's movie, most of the props and the costumes looked too fake for me to suspend my disbelief, and often times even the audio quality was bad and distracted me from the story further.
While the acting of the main characters was very good, I can't say the same for the rest of the cast. The best I can say for them is that it was decent most of the time for some of them, but in many instances I felt like the acting was too exaggerated and dramatic, or just very stiff and unnatural, depending on the actor or the scene.

I chose to give Guardian a 7 out of 10 because, despite struggling toward the end, I was able to watch the entire thing, and I actually enjoyed myself when I was focused on Shen Wei and Zhao Yunlan. They're the only reason why I would recommend this drama to anyone: it's a good bromance and the fans of the genre will definitely love it. My only warning is to lower your expectations in terms of plot and setting: if you're looking for a good fantasy/sci-fi drama, you should look elsewhere.

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The beauty of life

It started as a series with a premise I've already seen before: the main character finding out that they are able to go back in time and deciding that they'll change their life for the better. What I didn't expect was for this show to quickly become so charming and beautiful as it went on, with a finale that confirmed it as one of the best Thai series I've watched in my life.

The development of the story starts as quite simple and easy to follow, but it steadily grows and becomes more complex as the episodes go by. I was convinced that this series had the potential to be fun and cute, something that wouldn't captivate me all that much but still enjoyable. I was so wrong! Kawi's efforts to change his future for the better start because of his feelings for Pear, but his actions and words slowly influence more and more people in his life, all with their own struggles that need to be overcome. Just like that, the plot becomes less superficial and seeing its transformation is just marvelous. It might start as a simple series, but it involves many important themes that were explored with the right attention and care, so this might not be the right show if you're looking for something light-hearted!
Similarly to the plot, the characters develop and grow as well, showing more complexities and more nuances to their personalities and their individual lives, as well as the connections they have with each other and with the environment they live in. Kawi and Pisaeng are definitely the two characters that are shown the most in this sense, but also Pear, Mark, and even Not are portrayed as actual people rather than props for the plot and the protagonists. I don't believe there was a single role that could be considered simple and one-dimensional here; all the actors had a lot to work on and they did an amazing job.
I had already seen both Krist and Gawin in other series in the past and I was well aware of their acting skills, but I wasn't expecting them to complement each other so well as a fictional couple. They are a great fit for their respective roles and make a very tender couple with a great dynamic.

If you like series that put a lot of care and attention to the details and the character introspection, this might be for you. It's not really a slice-of-life, but its small universe gave me the same feeling as one, and the message it conveys is one that isn't found often in media. I absolutely recommend giving it a chance!

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A very underrated roller-coaster!

I was a little hesitant about starting this series, because I don't get along too well with historical settings, and I'm also not familiar with Thai History. I was afraid I would not be able to understand this story as well as I wished to, but in the end everything turned out well from that aspect and I was able to enjoy the story without much trouble.

The story mainly revolves around family rivalries and the fight for power in the Song family. Most of the characters fight to either protect Tian from ill-intentioned people, or to steal Tian's money or power for themselves. Tian's sexuality is a dangerous secret that fuels the motives of the people around him, contributing to making the life in the Song household even messier. This is absolutely NOT a light series to watch (I've read somewhere that its specific genre is lakorn), every major action of the characters leads to more problems that need to be solved with other great actions. It was a lively plot that kept me engaged from the beginning to the end, definitely recommended if you like drama! I also liked how the negative feelings and actions of the characters often led to more negativity and problems, while positive feelings and deeds led to better outcomes. The Karmic energy is not always mentioned but it's a recurring element of the story and I really appreciated it.
I also appreciated the fact that, rather than a BL, this is actual gay representation: there are actual problems and struggles of gay people that are shown on the screen and they were all tackled very well.

The characters, for the most part, are very well written and with multiple facets that make them very intriguing. I'm not just talking about the main characters (Tian, Jiu, and Yang specifically), but also the secondary roles, especially the female characters: I've rarely seen so many female characters being so active, with a good characterization and not too stereotyped, especially in a BL, where female characters are usually barely there in the first place. The relationships are also very well explored, especially the family bonds: Tian and Yang's brotherly love is displayed in all its beauty and it was amazing, and the relationship between Tian and his parents was very well explored as well.

In "To Sir With Love", while Tian and his sexuality are the main fuel for everyone's decisions and actions, his moments with Jiu are very few and short. Jiu doesn't even show up before the second episode, and their moments together only last a few minutes until a few episodes in (episodes 6-7 or so, I believe?). Their lack of screen time surprised me since I was expecting them to be on the screen more than anything else, but in the end things worked out fine regardless: they have very good chemistry with each other and they were able to deliver very intense and powerful moments anyway. All I want to add is a little warning for anyone who is looking for passionate kissing scenes or anything like that: I suggest looking somewhere else for that.

My only complaints about this lakorn would be these:
- some of the actors were acting with too much intensity. I don't know how else to describe it: at some points they really felt like caricatures of their own characters, with exaggerated expressions and movements that didn't feel natural in the least.
- sometimes the events and the elements of the plot were changed and flexed based on convenience: characters being there to eavesdrop or spy on others just in time, wounds getting better or magically disappearing depending on what did that character need to do, and certain tasks being completed without enough care and precision. I felt like I could see where the writers wanted the plot to go a little too easily because of this.
- the ending was not very satisfying to me. I felt like some of the conflicts of the story didn't get resolved properly.

I feel like I didn't describe how much I liked this series as well as I wished to, so I really want to stress it: I LOVED IT. I especially recommend it to anyone who likes soap-operas, and even anyone who would like to watch a BL for the first time and isn't looking for something too romance-focused.

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Beautiful and heartwarming

This felt like a reward after watching multiple Korean BL dramas that left me unsatisfied at the end for whatever reason.
The plot flows nicely and it's easy to understand. The characters aren't explored as much as I'd like in terms of personality, but they're explored just enough to make the story work. The chemistry was also wonderful. Last but not least, I was more than happy to finally see a Crown Prince who has more of a sweet and caring personality rather than an insufferable one (like in most period K-dramas I've seen in the past), which deserves a special mention of its own.

If you're looking for intense and elaborate plots this is not for you, but if you'd like to watch something beautiful and full of warm and sweet moments, then this will be worth your time!

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Good ideas at the base, poor execution

After watching the whole series, I feel mostly frustrated about the whole thing.

The idea at the base was interesting enough for me to go and check it out for myself. This is clearly a slow burn, so unlike other people I wasn't annoyed at the pacing of the story at least for the first part, but rather at how it felt like all the actors were being dragged by the plot, rather than them making the plot live. Often times I really felt like I could see the writer pushing this or that character to say something, do something, or react in a certain way, not because it made sense, but rather because they wanted it to happen regardless.

The biggest offenders of this were Pai and Itt, which makes it kind of a big deal since they're the main characters. I was expecting their relationship to develop in something more fond at some point, but it just... didn't happen. Even when they referred to each other as friends, I couldn't stop feeling like I was watching two strangers acting nice to each other for no reason. They made me wish multiple times that Waan, Pure, or Folk were the main characters instead, since I found their acting way better in comparison, and that made their stories more interesting as a consequence. They're also the only reason why I gave this series such a high rating overall.

The first few episodes seemed pretty good to me, and I was immersed in the story up until the second part of the story, when the characters are university students. At that point the events in the story feel like something between pure fluffy fanservice or plot devices that were added to stir up some drama. Again, the lack of chemistry between the two leads didn't help making it any better: I was tempted to just skip their scenes and focus on Waan, Pure, Folk, and Beau instead.

In conclusion: in this drama you can find some sweet BL moments if that's all you're looking for, but I'd suggest you looking somewhere else if you're in search of a satisfying story.

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