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So Cheesy, made me want more!

I'm so emotional knowing this is really the end... the actual end. It feels like I'm closing a huge chapter of comfort, and I'm already feeling nostalgic. T-T

I'm genuinely impressed by this spin-off. There are only four episodes, and yet it somehow has EVERY-THING it needs.

You can really see that Peach and Kian's relationship is built to last. It's just incredibly heartwarming watching them love each other so deeply and flourish in the life they've built together. I also loved watching Peach deal with Khun Tee's silly personality. Honestly, every single interaction between them is overflowing with love. I don't think I've ever seen a couple complement each other so perfectly while bringing this much comfort to the audience.

I was also really happy to see Mok and Khun Tee's relationship explored a little more. And having the trio back together with Rome not only gives us a better understanding of their past, but also adds so many tender moments.

And I'm not even going to start talking about Rome and Mok because... LORD. We were so spoiled in only four episodes. Watching them fall so hopelessly in love is painfully beautiful... and incredibly addictive.

I was honestly pretty hesitant about Aran and Tawan at first (because let's be honest, that man is a walking red flag). But it was surprisingly satisfying to watch him genuinely try to become a better person. That kind of redemption probably only exists in dramas... but I'll take it. They're ridiculously adorable too.

And you know who else is adorable? Mira and Plub. And the kids.

Honestly, this whole drama is just one giant dose of happiness, warmth, and pure sweetness.

I absolutely loved it. And I'm definitely not being objective when I say this because, honestly, I think this BL brings comfort to anyone willing to give it a chance.

You just have to let your heart be carried away by all the warmth it has to offer.

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Emotionally attached Mafia Bosses are now everyone's type

WOW.

This drama is genuinely one of the best things that has ever happened to me.

I honestly don't think I'll ever be able to explain coherently how absolutely everything about it took my breath away over and over again, had me silently screaming in my room at 5 a.m and giggling nonstop. This BL made me feel so many more emotions than I ever expected.

And honestly, I wasn't convinced from the start.

Before watching Me & Thee, the only thing I knew was that it was a romance... but also a comedy. I was genuinely worried because Thai BL humor (no offense, I'm obviously not trying to generalize) tends to make me cringe more than anything else, or simply leaves me bored.

Well... not this one.

I honestly think trying not to smile while watching this drama is physically impossible. My cheeks have never worked this hard. I laughed so much, and I mean ACTUALLY laughed, not just the polite little exhale most dramas get out of me.

And that's mainly thanks to a well-written story and incredibly lovable characters.

Khun Thee's eccentric personality contrasts so beautifully with Peach's tenderness that somehow they end up complementing each other perfectly. Their personalities shouldn't work together as well as they do, and yet they absolutely do. Their intertwined destinies don't just bring humor and joy to the story, they also give both characters so much emotional depth.

I absolutely loved how persistent Khun Thee was. Honestly, THANK YOU for finally giving us a character who's actually capable of talking about his feelings. I loved him because, for what feels like the first time ever in a BL, every important question actually gets asked. He leaves no room for misunderstandings because once he falls in love, giving up simply isn't an option.

And Peach is just as lovable. Little by little, he opens his heart and lets P'Kian into what used to be his world but slowly becomes Their world.

The cinematography completely caught me off guard. It looks gorgeous. And I want to sincerely thank the glam team because they absolutely understood the assignment. They did an incredible job. I mean... there's no way you can ignore the facecards this cast is serving.

The chemistry between Pond and Phuwin is also absolutely insane. They took my breath away more times than I can count. I genuinely had to pause a few scenes just to regain my composure. The eye contact. The lingering touches. The way every moment between them is wrapped in both tenderness and unbearable tension...

I truly hope they have a very, veeeeery long career ahead of them because their talent left me speechless. And yes, I'm delulu and convinced it's because they're literally made for each other.

As for the ending... I understand why some people criticize it. Sure, you could argue that it feels a little rushed, but this is Theerakit Kian Lee we're talking about. Honestly, I think any more grounded or understated ending would've felt bland in comparison.

Overall, I had an incredible time watching this drama. It became part of my daily routine and brought me so much more comfort than I ever expected.

Stories like this reconnect us with our humanity because every emotion they make us feel reminds us that we're alive. Sure, maybe we're living indirectly through fictional characters... but it's still living !

Being a BL fan is such a beautiful thing. ^^

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SUCH A BLESSING

As a religious person who is also part of the LGBTQ+ community, this drama touched me more deeply than I can put into words. I honestly don't think words are enough to explain how much it moved me or how much it changed the way I see love.

I think the plot is incredibly well written. At first, I was afraid that religion would take up too much space, but in the end, it allowed the drama to ask much deeper questions.

This BL doesn't only explore the moral conflict between the heart and reason (or, in this case, faith). It also shows the guilt of loving someone, the fear of disappointing God, the self-hatred that comes from not being able to accept yourself, and even the rejection of God that grows inside a heart already afraid of itself. These are questions that many of us may ask ourselves one day, and this drama gives something that is so precious : HOPE.

It reminds us that love is not incompatible with faith. That God will always have a place for those who sincerely seek Him. And that message is just so powerful. Honestly, I'm tearing up just writing these words.

On top of that, the chemistry between the two main characters gave me butterflies so many times. Watching them slowly fall in love was absolutely beautiful. The way they looked at each other, the way their breathing changed when they got close, the quiet tension between them, and even the dialogues... every emotion felt so real. Even the soundtrack pulled me in, and some of the lyrics were enough to make me cry.

Episode 2 touched me the most. I think it was beautifully directed. The way it portrayed overwhelming desire mixed with the shame of loving someone was heartbreaking and incredibly honest.

I honestly can't do anything but recommend this drama over and over again to anyone who feels lost between their faith and their identity. It reminds us that we are not alone, and that we don't have to give up a part of ourselves for God to still live in our hearts.

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Not the best drama, but still good

I'm not even gonna lie, this drama was EXTREMELY successful at making me experience the deepest second-hand embarrassment imaginable.

This review is probably going to sound ridiculous because I'm basically about to criticize the very essence of Thai drama humor... but seriously, it gets me every single time. So, I decided to make a little ranking of the moments that made me physically cringe...

The "DUUUAAANNNGGG" in the opening song. Which, by the way, is a perfect representation of Duang himself. Please..

The whole "num num good boy" scene... I was fighting for my life. And honestly, feeding someone isn't even that cute to me in the first place, so when you start making airplane noises and singing on top of it... absolutely not.

Duang suddenly switching to that "cutesy voice" of his and referring to himself in the third person.... Even the way he'd get all excited whenever he got closer to Quin in the first few episodes... sir, compose yourself.

Jamie and Marvis constantly switching between Thai and English.

During the first episodes, Duang's friends (and honestly Quin's friends too) being present every single time he desperately tried to flirt with Quin. Their presence was neither wanted nor needed.

The Gucci slides. (This is just a personal remark.) Why?

Duang literally acting like a dog, panting and barking to show affection. STOP THAT.

There were honestly plenty of other moments that managed to make me curl up from embarrassment, but I've decided to keep them to myself because, in reality, this BL is undeniably good.

Duang is obviously someone who knows exactly how to express and declare his love. But what impressed me even more throughout the series was how much of a driving force he becomes in Quin's personal growth.

I absolutely loved Quin's development, and Por portrayed it beautifully. His character evolves so naturally and progressively. Watching Quin slowly let his guard down, accept his feelings, and finally come to terms with his past was genuinely touching. I honestly wasn't expecting that level of emotional depth.

I also have to mention how beautifully Duang and Quin's growing intimacy is filmed. I totally forgot how to breathe during Episode 6. Since the drama is generally lighthearted and playful, I wasn't expecting the intimate scenes to hit that hard emotionally. So THANK YOU for that.
Those scenes genuinely gave me butterflies. You can feel every ounce of the tension, tenderness, and love between them, and it was refreshing to see something so emotionally sincere in a drama that usually doesn't take itself too seriously.


In the end, I think this is truly a feel-good drama. Beyond all the cringe moments (which, honestly, end up becoming part of the show charm) you just have a really good time watching it. It's nice to watch two emotionally healthy people passionately fall in love.

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When Your Friend Group Turns Out to Be a Gay Squad

I think very few people would argue with the fact that We Are is a comfort series.

Like, let’s not lie to ourselves here. Everything about this show is designed to be light, entertaining, and just silly. You’ve got university life, a friend group (a friend group with WAY too many members, if you ask me), couples slowly forming, and generally speaking, everyone is just vibing. The world is peaceful. The grass is green.

There isn’t necessarily a huge amount of depth, and sometimes the humor is a little too omnipresent, but honestly? It knows what kind of show it wants to be.

And because there are approximately a LOT of couples in this drama, I feel like the best way to talk about We Are is to go through them one by one.

★ Phum & Peem ★

I’m going to try to be as honest as possible here, even though I’m not going to lie: Pond and Phuwin were a big reason why I started this drama in the first place.

Am I allowed to admit that I basically came here to see their performance ? ¯\(ツ)/¯

Anyway. I loved this couple.

Their dynamic is genuinely fun, especially during the first few episodes. Their first meeting is iconic. Peem, his little ponytail, and that majestic sandal throw? Yeah. Absolute Cinema. That moment is permanently engraved in my brain.

Now, is turning your crush into your personal slave actually the best way to keep them close? Apparently...

And somehow, it worked.

The constant teasing between Phum and Peem, the slow progression, the little moments where they get closer and closer, and then THAT kiss that practically made the entire sky explode into fireworks… yeah, I was entertained.

Would I say this is Pond and Phuwin’s best performance? Probably not. But honestly, We Are is such an easy, light show to watch that it doesn’t really need to be more than that. You just sit down, turn your brain off a little, and follow along.

However, I do think Phum and Peem suffer from the same issue as basically every other couple in this drama. The line between:

“I’m hitting on you.” / “We’re dating.” and “You’re literally my boyfriend.” is WAY too blurry.

Like, at some point, Phum and Peem are practically trying to absorb each other’s souls through kissing, but because the show has sixteen episodes to fill, apparently these kisses are still not enough proof that Peem might actually be attracted to Phum.

No. We still need to ask for permission to hit on him.

PLEASE, Peem.

Stop communicating through words for two seconds. Your actions, and especially your lips, have already made your feelings VEEEEEERY clear.

But hey, we do love a BL with a little resistance before someone finally gives in.

I also want to give the director some credit for actually giving Phum a family background. Yes, it’s cliché. Very cliché. But at least it adds a little bit of depth to a drama that is otherwise very much committed to being feeeeel goooood.

The problem is that even though we can clearly see that Phum’s past weighs heavily on him, I feel like his reconciliation with his father happens WAY too quickly.

Peem tells Phum to open up, so naturally I’m sitting there thinking:

Okay. Here we go.

He’s finally going to talk about how his childhood shaped him. He’s going to explain how much having an absent father affected the person he became. Maybe we’re finally going to get an actual conversation about how badly he wanted a father figure in his life.

No.

They just eat together. Phum shares some food with his dad. And suddenly, we’re good.

And I’m sorry, but I found that a little… hypocritical? Unrealistic?

It almost feels like the show is trying to give us this very utopian version of how family problems are solved. Just sit at the same table, share some food, and boom! Childhood trauma deleted.

And because of that, the one storyline that could have added a little more depth to the drama ends up feeling almost as light as everything else.

Still, though. They’re cute. That’s undeniable. And I think they were probably my favorite couple to watch.

ALSO. THE MUSIC.

Shoutout to whoever decided that Pond and Phuwin’s voices needed to be part of this experience because seeing Phum and Peem slowly getting closer while their songs are playing in the background was just ridiculously cute for reasons I cannot even explain.

ARRRGHH. I loved the music !!

★ Q & Toey ★

So… No. I’m sorry.

It’s weird because I don’t even necessarily hate them. I just never managed to love them that much. ‧₊˚❀༉‧₊˚Milkshake boy and pencil senior ‧₊˚❀༉‧₊˚

I think the biggest reason why I struggled with them was mostly because of the way everyone went about getting them together.

Personally, I’m very much on team:

Your friends should not interfere that much in someone else’s love life.

And unfortunately, that absolutely did not happen here. The whole plan was basically:

hihihi, let’s make Q jealous so we can FORCE him to reveal his feelings.

And I’m sorry, but the plan was dumb.

Because in the end, forcing him to reveal his feelings only proves that he had them from the beginning. So why couldn’t we just let things happen naturally instead of coming up with some twisted middle-school-level plan ?

Anyway, I’m not gonna lie, the friends constantly being around was already giving me the urge to hit something. I wanted to scream:

IT’S FINE. HE’S A GROWN MAN. STOP SHOWING UP ALL THE TIME.

And then we have the whole: “You’re my inspiration.” “Thanks to our Post-it notes, we created a strong bond.”

Listen. It’s cute. It’s cheesy.

But I don’t know, I just struggled with this couple.

It’s completely personal and probably a little unfair, but I just couldn’t get into their constant teasing, which, in this case, I found a little too childish.

And then: “You’re my special someone.” Oooof. Okay. Sure. (That's 100% ragebait.)

★ Tan & Khaofang ★

This couple genuinely surprised me. I loved them.

There’s something really addictive about Tan and Fang’s dynamic. I absolutely loved the extrovert boyfriend × introvert and loving boyfriend combination.

The only thing I found a little disappointing is that they got together way too quickly and easily. Sure, it was cute, but because of that, their relationship ended up taking away from their screen time.

We didn’t get the whole blurry: "I’m hitting on you.” /“I’m dating you.” /“You’re my boyfriend.” phase.

And for once, as blurry as that line was for everyone else, they clarified it WAAAYYY too quickly.

The chemistry between Aou and Boom is INSANE. And honestly, that word might still be too weak. I can’t really explain it, but their kisses just hit different.

That’s why I think it’s a shame they weren’t given more attention. You could clearly feel that this couple was stable, and yet we apparently preferred giving more screen time to the THREE OTHER COUPLES 💀.

★ Chain & Pun ★

I’m going to be brutally honest. I hated this couple.

I found them unnecessary, awkward, and superficial. They add absolutely nothing to the plot.

Honestly, the presence of this fourth couple made me feel like this friend group was nothing more than a bunch of couples attaching themselves to each other.

Like, I don’t know. Can you not look any further than your own friend group?

First of all, Pun and his obsession with penguins. I could scream.

That was the moment when I realized just how simple the writing was. Even back on Wattpad in 2016, people were trying to create smoother progression for couples to get closer.

Chain likes Pun. Or the penguins. Or whatever.

And he constantly drops these awkward, heavy flirting lines while Pun remains completely clueless. Seriously, is Pun the only guy who doesn’t know that neurons are supposed to connect?

The result is this painfully awkward teasing where Chain drops a flirty line with a face that makes him look constipated.

(Seriously, it looks like keeping his feelings inside is physically making him tense up.)

And then his entire friend group teases him in this weird way while Pun understands absolutely NOTHING.

And I don’t even think I’m going to talk about the ending.

I watched the last episode at 2x speed, and I can tell you that I was twice as surprised when, within an extremely short amount of time, he kissed him and made him his boyfriend.

Once again, this couple has weird progression and somehow makes the entire friend group feel even less believable.

Seriously, does everyone just want to kiss each other?

The only one who managed to calm his pheromones was Beer, and honestly, I thank him for that.

★ Overall ★

We Are is still a good drama.

There’s no denying that you have a good time watching it. I would say that the first ten episodes are definitely worth it. After that, though, it starts to feel long, and maybe sixteen episodes was simply too much.

But it’s still nice to see healthy and cute love stories on screen. Maybe a little too healthy and cute.

And the friend group and university dynamics add a lot of warmth to the drama.

This drama is definitely utopian, though. Personally, I would not recommend forming this many couples within the same friend group ☝️.

And also.

WHY did they thank each other so much???

Argh, the writing was really simple.

“Thank you for loving me.”

“Thank you for allowing me to be in your life.”

“Thank you for being my special someone.”

....... (100% ragebait pt.2.)

Anyway, I’ll also end this review with a thank you.

Thank you for reading me.

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As Comforting as Chicken and Rice

I think Moonlight Chicken is the very definition of a comfort show. Like, all the ingredients are there. You have lovable characters, each with their own background that gives them so much more depth, the Moonlight Chicken itself, which is just a little hub of solidarity and mutual support, Uncle Jim acting as everyone’s emotional anchor, and, of course, some chicken and rice because honestly… you really can’t go wrong with chicken and rice.

I think Moonlight Chicken is just a really safe show to go back to. It deals with some genuinely heavy topics while still knowing when to throw in a little bit of lightness. It doesn’t really feel like a BL that is trying to build some huge, dramatic love story. It feels much more like a slice of life where people slowly find a home in each other. A found family, basically.

And the cast? Absolutely incredible. You can genuinely tell these actors know each other well, and the chemistry between them feels so effortless and natural. Nothing ever feels forced.

Personally, I really loved Alan and Wen’s relationship. I actually found it surprisingly refreshing because the show allows us to see what happens when love has already faded for one person, while the other is still very much attached.

First, even though Alan can be a tiiiinyyyyy bit annoying at first glance -_- , I think his character does a really good job of showing what it means to grieve a relationship that was such a huge part of your everyday life and, ultimately, of who you became.

And his tears? Yeah, those got me.

Because Alan isn’t just dealing with losing someone. He’s also learning that sometimes loving someone means accepting that you have to let them go. And honestly, I thought that was beautifully done.

Now, obviously, I cannot talk about Moonlight Chicken without talking about Heart and Li Ming.

LORD HAVE MERCY.

These two literally stole the show.

Their relationship is explored so much through touch and body language, and I think that gives them a depth that a lot of couples don’t get. There’s something so intimate about the way they communicate without actually saying much.

Like… those three fingers under the chin? THAT’S THE SWEETEST SHIT I’VE EVER SEEN.

With Heart and Li Ming, it’s not really about what is being said. It’s about what is being felt. And I think that’s exactly why their screen time feels so precious. We’re not waiting for them to confess their love. We’re waiting for them to actually live it.

So yeah. I’m sold.

I really would have loved a few more episodes just to watch these two stare at each other with those eyes that scream, “I would cross the entire world just to be by your side.” akijdpvisdezeuhze. I love them WAY too much.

Now, moving on to Uncle Jim because… sir. I’m not going to try to excuse or defend him when he says:

“Isn’t it difficult enough to be poor, now you’re gay?”

First of all, what an absolutely insane own goal. But more than that, I found it particularly selfish. I know Uncle Jim and Li Ming’s relationship is complicated. These two are stubborn as hell, and they clearly love each other deeply while also seemingly making it their life’s mission to disagree with each other.

But Uncle Jim’s reaction to Li Ming coming out is simply not justifiable to me. It doesn’t help Li Ming, it doesn’t help their relationship, it doesn’t help anyone. If anything, it only adds to the guilt Uncle Jim already carries.

And now we get to my BIGGEST beef with this series.

The flash-forward....

I cannot talk about this without getting annoyed all over again.

I actually really like Wen and Uncle Jim’s relationship. I think it’s beautiful. But the problem is that both of them spend SOOO much time trying to close doors on their past that we barely get to see them actually build a future together.

Wen has his ex. Uncle Jim has his nephew, his ex — this asshole — and his sister who apparently just respawns out of nowhere. And then Gaipa shows up like, “You know what would really help this situation? A confession.”

Sir. Read the room.

There are SO many things to deal with, on top of all the money problems, that by the time we reach episode eight, it feels like there’s barely any time left to explore what Wen and Jim could actually become together because the past is constantly knocking on the door.

And honestly, I do understand why the story goes there. Moonlight Chicken is, at its core, about learning how to find an anchor in another person. You can see that especially in all those “almost kiss” scenes, where Wen gets closer and Uncle Jim just can’t bring himself to accept the kiss because you can still feel how much his past haunts him.

So obviously, I was waiting SO FUCKING PATIENTLY for the moment when Uncle Jim would finally stop pulling away.

And then—

NOPE.

The flash-forward basically speed-ran their relationship to a point where I was sitting there like, WAIT. I WAS READY TO WAIT FOR THIS.

I wanted to see all those little steps. I wanted to see how these two people, with all their baggage, slowly figured out how to build something together.

So imagine my frustration when everyone is sitting around the table and Uncle Jim just casually goes:

“Yeah, this is Wen, my boyfriend.”

EXCUSE ME???

WHERE IS MY “WILL YOU BE MY BOYFRIEND?” MOMENT???

I WANTED THAT.

I needed that.

I deserved that. (:‚‹」∠)

Okay, maybe I’m being slightly dramatic. But I still maintain that a couple more episodes would not have killed anyone.

And finally, we need to talk about my ULTIMATE COMPLAINT: GAIPA X ALAN.

You cannot imagine my excitement when I found out there was going to be a FirstKhao pairing.

Throughout the entire show, I was sitting there with one eyebrow permanently raised like:

“Okay… okay… surely this is going somewhere.”

Every time they were in the same general vicinity, I was like :

"Come on. This is it. They’re finally going to notice each other."

NOPE.

We got Leng trying to play wingman and Alan showing up in his full banker outfit to give Gaipa the papers.

THE PAPERS... !?

That was it.

I’m sorry, but I was robbed.

I’m not saying I needed a whole romance arc. I’m just saying… maybe… perhaps… a little something would have been nice?

Anyway.

Despite all my complaints, Moonlight Chicken is ultimately a comfort show in every sense of the word. You consume it as easily as chicken and rice. It’s warm, it’s familiar, it makes you smile, and there’s something incredibly comforting about watching all these people slowly find their place with one another.

The cast is fantastic, the story is genuinely touching and there’s no denying that you have a good time watching it.

And then GeminiFourth show up. At that point, it’s no longer just a good time that you have.

It’s UNFORGETTABLE

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The word Suppalo is now triggering me !

I feel like if I had watched this BL even five years ago, I would've immediately considered it peak because... FirstKhaotung...!! But I have to be realistic here, because as breathtaking as their performances were, the story itself made me sigh more times than I can count.

So I'm going to start with what I really liked.

The first few episodes were soooo good. We had a real rivalry between Aye and Akk, and watching them hate each other while being irresistibly drawn to one another was incredibly addictive. Although we can definitely question Akk's sudden fixation on Aye, because... weird. Let's just say Aye caught his eye.

The chemistry between the protagonists is captivating and, most importantly, undeniably sincere. The looks they exchange, their hands slowly reaching for each other, the dialogue between them (especially Aye's, let's be honest) was genuinely well written.

I honestly think that if this drama had simply focused on learning to fully accept yourself and learning how to love yourself through the eyes of the person who loves you, it could have been an undeniable banger !

But that's not what happened. Because the story eventually turned into one giant collection of absurdities that we're somehow expected to swallow one after another.

I just don't have the words to explain how much the story lost me. I watched these people cry over things that made absolutely no sense, and at some point I started wondering whether I had no humanity whatsoever or whether the director was simply expecting us to buy into all this nonsense.

So, if I understood correctly, the biggest problem in the holy land of Suppalo is... wearing the uniform and using a phone?

They're willing to launch investigations and recruit students into some kind of secret operation over three sis standing at the bottom of a building holding cardboard signs. THIS is the biggest threat to Suppalo's reputation? WTF.

Now, can someone explain to me why Aye was immediately thrown into the middle of everything the second he arrived? The guy wears a jacket, looks a little suspicious, and apparently that's enough to accuse him of being the spiritual leader behind the three sis and their puppet.

So OBVIOUSLY, everyone has to interrogate him, follow him around and immediately put him in a box because this guy "doesn't belong." Meanwhile, the actual self-proclaimed revolutionaries are apparently not the subject of any investigation.

But wait, because things get even more serioooous and spooooky when we're introduced to the Suppalo curse.

You can see from a mile away that this curse is being used to scare the three protesters into stopping whatever the hell they're protesting about, because once again, I genuinely didn't understand what the actual matter was anymore.

At first it's about the uniform. Then suddenly it's about freedom of speech, freedom of opinion and the right to express yourself.

OOOkaaay. We went from something extremely concrete to something completely abstract in about five seconds.

Anyway, apparently everyone is terrified of this curse.

Even the teachers.

Even the principal.

We're clearly supposed to believe that Suppalo is some kind of authoritarian, oppressive dictatorship. And sure, okay, if you say so. I mean, the prefects patrolling the school are more or less the political police 🗿.

Then Aye starts reading 1984 by George Orwell, and I thought:

"No way. They're not actually going there. They're not going to make metaphors. It's not that deep."

Well...IT IS THAT DEEP.

And apparently that's what the entire drama is about. Everything is given this enormous amount of gravity that I simply cannot take seriously.

And I'm not even going to get started on the teacher's assistant, who might be the biggest chameleon this planet has ever seen. She arrives with actual principles and values, apparently. And I thought:

"Oh, great! She's probably going to play an important role in dismantling this system that apparently dehumanizes students. Yayyyy!"

NOPE.

The woman dropped those values in her locker the second she arrived and proceeded to do absolutely everything Teacher Chadok told her without using even the tiniest bit of common sense.

Then, after several episodes whose content is honestly a blur because I was so skeptical but desperately trying to keep an open mind because FirstKhaotung ٩(>ᴗ<)و !!!! we finally get the GREAT SHIFT !

Suddenly... Enemies become lovers!! YAYAY!!

Okay, it wasn't on that boat with that gorgeous sunshine filling the air, but whatever. They're adorable, so I'll take it. Except Akk still doesn't accept himself. I guess that's okay. Obviously it must be difficult for him, especially when the school seems pretty damn homophobic and he's been completely shaped by the system he's grown up in.

>Next episode

Aye: Do you want to be my boyfriend?

Akk: Yes.

...

WHAT ? ',:/ Okay, sure. It's just a little fast for a guy who still hasn't accepted himself and who seems to be struggling pretty badly with the whole curse situation and everything surrounding it. But they love each other, so... we're good, right?

I was skeptical, but hey, we'll take what we can get.

And then there's the Khan-Thua couple.

To be fair, their progression makes a little more sense. But I don't know why, from the very beginning, I just couldn't get myself to like this couple. Maybe it's just straight-up facial prejudice. But I genuinely couldn't do it.

You have one guy who's as bland as plain pasta dating someone who, if you squint reeeaaally hard and someone hands you an audiovisual guide, vaguely looks like a bad boy.

And seriously... Bruce Wayne?

This man must have grown up in Plato's cave. He talks to Batman and then proudly announces, like the village idiot, that he's genuinely developing feelings for him.

And Khan doesn't laugh. Not once.

Thua: "I'm talking to Bruce Wayne right now, and I LOVE HIM."

Khan: "Bruce Wayne? Doesn't ring a bell. Well, good for you, I guess."

And then let's talk about the plot twist, because this time I was sincerely twisted. Twisted by my own confusion.

So, if I understood correctly, Akk originally had motivations that were pretty unclear for this curse situation (although to me it was obvious he was doing everything for Teacher Chadok), and then suddenly he's blamed for perpetuating the curse.

And at no point does he actually explain himself. He just completely spirals into a state of "depression"

Then Chadok, who has been an absolute asshole from the beginning, suddenly becomes a good guy because...he was in love with Aye's uncle.

I'm sorry, but shouldn't Aye have at least a little resentment here?

This man pushed your boyfriend to his breaking point and put an insane amount of pressure on Akk's shoulders, but apparently everything is fine now because Chadok wanted to marry the uncle?!

What?!

And then, without warning, Thua starts acting like the biggest bi*ch in the entire drama. (I told you I didn't trust this guy.) Suddenly he has no loyalty, no friends, no sense of shame, apparently.

First he accuses Akk of perpetuating the curse. Then he OUTS HIS OWN FRIENDS PUBLICLY. Dude. You're literally part of the community yourself. As far as I'm concerned, that's the ultimate betrayal !!

And then he accuses Akk of perpetuating a curse that HE VERY CLEARLY ALSO HELPED PERPETUATE.

Why?!

So now they're both blamed for everything, and apart from saying "I'm sorry," neither of them actually has much to say about it.

And then...That's it.

Suddenly the school is super LGBTQ-friendly. Five minutes ago, being gay was apparently one of the greatest abominations in the holy land of Suppalo, and now everyone loves everyone.

And Chadok... The one person who had a perfect opportunity to redeem himself, to actually make the school a safer and more welcoming place after everything he'd done... decides to commit the bravest act of his entire career:

HE RESIGNS?! WTF.

Then they start making a little movie together. And I was actually open to it. I thought this could be a really nice opportunity to explain the title of the drama, The Eclipse.

You know, the idea that there were dark moments in our relationship, but the sun always comes back. Something like that.

NOPE.

We got basically nothing.

I'm going to keep my own interpretation of the title to myself because at least it will give this whole thing a semblance of depth.

Then we get Akk's coming-out scene, which, to be fair, I genuinely found really sweet.

I'm not even going to lie, the actors did an incredible job with what they were given. You could really see in Akk's eyes the complexity of accepting a part of himself that he'd spent so long rejecting.

And then who shows up? His friends.

And Thua.

You know, the guy who betrayed them. And apparently... It's fine!

Welcome back, Thua and your absolutely atrocious fisherman jacket.

And then the teacher's assistant spawns in.

Welcome to you too, I guess.

Because apparently, now that she's outside the school, she suddenly remembered that she has principles and values.

And that's it.

THAT'S THE END.

I was so frustrated.

Because there was potential in every single idea this drama introduced, but every single one of them was paired with some completely insane plot development.

They try to talk about mental health, but the context doesn't feel believable. Why does this curse that Akk was dragged into have such a huge impact on him? Why is he the only one suffering from it when the entire system helped perpetuate it?

They try to talk about acceptance, but the entire Suppalo situation makes it impossible to take seriously.

We go from homophobic slurs to: "˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀ What a blessing to be a homosexual ˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀." In about five minutes.

They try to talk about oppression, authoritarianism and the desire for freedom, but the thing supposedly motivating all of this is a group of three people at the bottom of a building, presented as some kind of national threat.

All of this... over a uniform and a phone.

Honestly, by the end of it, I think the only people who remained completely consistent throughout the entire story were the three sis at the bottom of the building. They always accepted themselves exactly as they were. They always protested for the things that actually mattered to them. And, as far as I remember, they never even faced any consequences for it.

First and Khaotung were absolutely majestic. But if I hear the word Suppalo one more time, I might actually lose my mind.

Thank you for making it this far.

And I guess, just like Chadok, it's time for me to leave... for absolutely no apparent reason.

<3

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You can't convince me that was JUST acting

The chemistry?!!!

I was genuinely blown away by the harmony between Smart and Boom. The tension. The teasing. The emotions. Are these guys seriously able to cry on command?! The eye contact, the breathing, every little gesture... these actors are unbelievably talented.

Every intimate scene felt so sincere and, once again, so perfectly in sync that it just makes your heart race.

I don't think it's possible to write a review about TopForm without mentioning the honey scene because... LORD. I have never seen anything that sexy in my life.

It's absolutely worth the hype. The cinematography is stunning, but more importantly, what unfolds on screen feels so raw and genuine that it's honestly overwhelming to watch. And once again, I refuse to believe this is just acting. The actors are simply too good for me to believe they were only acting !

For the story itself, I'd say it had a lot of potential during the first few episodes... right until that grumpy old man from Sigma started showing up every five minutes with his homophobic attitude, always at the worst possible moment, just to ruin whatever little bit of peace the characters had managed to find, without ever giving us a truly convincing reason.

I also feel like the supporting characters are... just there. You can tell the director wanted to give them some kind of backstory, but none of them ever feel fully developed, so they end up lacking depth.

Then again... can we really blame them when the two leads spend the entire drama absolutely devouring each other with their eyes and delivering such an incredible performance?

Overall, I'd say I had a really good time watching TopForm.

Sure, I found it a little slow at times, but Smart and Boom's performance alone is more than enough to keep you watching until the very end. What begins as a love story on stage slowly becomes something much more intimate, proving that the most beautiful love stories are often the ones lived far away from the spotlight. <3

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Maybe They Were Too Buddy-Buddy

I have really mixed feelings about Bad Buddy.

It's honestly a very good BL. The relationship is healthy, the actors have incredible chemistry, and the story is simply made to make you have a great time. To be honest, there aren't many flaws I can point out.

Of course... there is a "but."

Before that, I have to say that this is probably the first slow burn that shocked me so much when the kiss finally happened that I had to replay the scene several times before my brain could actually process what I had just watched. I genuinely wasn't prepared for how beautiful that moment was.

My only criticism is what happened after that kiss. It felt like such a huge turning point, yet the relationship didn't really become more intense afterward. This might be a bold thing to say, but what disappointed me the most was how ordinary everything became. I think I was expecting even more chemistry and emotional intimacy between the two protagonists.

Don't get me wrong, the everyday scenes were lovely to watch, and I absolutely enjoyed their constant teasing and playful dynamic. But that kiss promised something bigger, only for the story to suddenly settle into a much calmer routine. It almost felt like their relationship lost some of its intensity instead of growing stronger.

That being said, even if I expected more, I can't deny that this is a beautiful drama. It offers great LGBTQ+ representation, their relationship is genuinely sweet and healthy, and that's something I really appreciated. It's also one of the few BLs that feels close to real life, which makes it easy to connect with the characters and their story.

Maybe that's exactly why I wanted just a little bit more.

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Too Much Potential, Too Little Payoff...

I feel like this drama is either a hit or a miss. I can totally understand why some people love it, but unfortunately, for me, it was a miss.

I think the biggest problem is that I went into this drama with really high expectations without actually knowing what to expect. I quickly realized it was going to be a slow burn... but after 7 episodes that each lasted between one hour and one hour and a half, there was barely any progress. I actually enjoy a good slow burn, but the problem here is that the romance was pushed completely into the background. So if you're looking for a beautiful love story that slowly grows stronger, I don't think this is the right drama.

The most obvious issue with this BL is the episode length. The first few episodes completely pulled me in, and I could see so much potential. The story seemed to know where it was going. But around episode 5 (or maybe even before), everything started losing its direction. I genuinely felt like I had to sit through every episode because they were so long while barely moving the story forward. Seriously, everything became so over-the-top and unrealistic. It tried to mix comedy that wasn't really funny, thriller that wasn't thrilling, and romance that was almost nonexistent.

I'm sorry, but I was bored. The constant plot twists became so ridiculous that they made me want to scream. It's frustrating because the story had so much potential, but I feel like it got ruined by trying to stretch everything out just to make more episodes.

Honestly, what frustrated me the most was how the romance lost all its impact because it was buried under a plot that became more and more absurd. I got so tired of it that I ended up watching a cut version that focused mostly on the main couple... and, surprise, most of their scenes lasted five minutes at best.

I didn't even watch the final episode, and I honestly don't think I ever will. I truly believe that if the story had been condensed into just six episodes, this BL would have been so much better.

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Eyes don't lie

What if I told you that the thing that affected me the most, the thing that completely added another layer of depth and understanding to this drama, was hidden in the characters' eyes?

I think I should start by talking about Pond's performance as Palm.

I cried so much. I was moved to tears over and over again because I've genuinely never seen a character transcend me quite like this one did. Pond portrays Palm's loneliness and vulnerability with almost painful accuracy. In absolutely everything: his deep, painfully sincere eyes, the tone of his voice, his subtle and attentive gestures.

And I want to hold on to the strong belief that there is a lot of Pond in Palm.

Actually, I deeply believe there is a little bit of Palm in all of us (even if none of us could ever embody it with quite the same accuracy).

Palm is a character shaped by an overwhelming loneliness. First, by the absence of people/family around him, and then by his complete lack of ambition, born from an absolute absence of purpose. In a way, he simply endures his loneliness because his existence has become absurd, lived almost entirely through passivity.

And yet, when love finds its way into his life, it's as if his entire existence suddenly takes on a new meaning.

Ultimately, despite his role as a "bodyguard" and his physical presence, Palm is incredibly fragile. Because when he gives his heart to Nuengdiao, he isn't only giving him the entirety of his most sincere feelings. Loving him also gives him a reason to exist.

A reason to keep going. (God, love is fucking beautiful. T^T)

But Palm and Nuengdiao are both characters defined by loneliness. And I personally think that Palm is alone, while Nuengdiao is lonely.

The two protagonists resemble each other, and yet they are completely different.

They both place an enormous importance on love, but they don't express it the same way. They both experience an overwhelming sense of loneliness, but that loneliness comes from completely different places.

And it's precisely in that difference that their relationship becomes so complex, and yet incredibly intense.

Because the things they don't say protect them just as much as they destroy them. The moments they share seem to exist forever in their thoughts, yet only for a fleeting second in the present.

Shout-out to Episode 9, which personally made me cry the most. I've genuinely never seen an episode manage to immerse us so deeply in both love and sadness at the same time.

I also absolutely loved the entire arc on their little paradise island. AAAHHDSHS. I feel like I could talk forever about their chemistry. Just please tell me I'm not the only insane person who was way too affected by all that sincerity, by the way they look at each other, by every little glance they share.

Pond and Phuwin honestly left me speechless. They're both so incredibly talented that I almost feel grateful I got to witness something like this with my own eyes, for free.

As for the story itself, I think it sometimes had a tendency to fade into the background. And honestly, I didn't mind that. But whenever they were on the run, it was almost as if the plot suddenly remembered it had a job to do and started throwing problems at them again.

Maybe this drama does have a bit of a drama queen tendency every now and then. Seriously, all those shootings, all that chaos, and then when everything finally gets resolved... we don't even learn anything new. (what happened next ?)

But honestly, the setting was idyllic, the face cards never declined, and the cinematography was absolutely breathtaking. The shots were gorgeous.

And the dialogues... Majestic.

The words were chosen so beautifully that every now and then I had to pause just to stare at my screen and wonder whether my own existence had any meaning.

And honestly, now that I've finished this drama, I realize just how much the title resonates with Palm and Nuengdiao.

Because Never Let Me Go isn't really an order driven by the fear of losing someone.

I think the real question is:

When will I be enough to realize that I don't want to let you go?

That hit me hard.

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If only Day was less ungrateful...

First of all, I'd like to apologize in advance to everyone who likes Day as a character, because he pissed me off so much that this review is going to be aimed at him in particular.

This drama started off SOO strong. The first five episodes completely hooked me because of their potential, the interesting dynamic between the two protagonists, and the gentle way they slowly grew closer.

However, the moment August started becoming part of the picture, it was as if Day completely lost all common sense, or maybe he simply started showing his true colors through a series of completely irrational decisions. Let me explain.

Before Day reconnects with his badminton friends, there's a genuine bond between him and Mhok. You can see how attentive Mhok is, how respectfully he treats him, how patient, gentle and understanding he is. But the moment August comes back, it's as if none of that closeness had ever existed.

He even refuses to date Mhok because he "doesn't like bad boys."

But... what??? What bad boy??? It's obvious that Mhok is only a bad boy aesthetically (if even that). That genuinely drove me insane. It was like Day didn't know him at all, like he was living in complete denial. He clearly felt all of Mhok's affection, yet somehow he keeps denying every bit of it.

The truth is, Day is selfish and ungrateful. And that's something he actually admits himself. He "used to be a cocky badminton player", going blind wasn't what taught him humility. He still lives in a golden cage. He loves the sound of his own voice, he always needs to be the center of attention, and nowhere is that more obvious than in the relationship he has with his brother.

The hatred he has for his brother is completely incomprehensible to me, especially once we find out where it comes from. It was never the accident that fueled his resentment. What really bothered him was the fact that his brother tried to step into the role of an 'older brother' and be seen as a good person by everyone.

Once again, Day completely misses the point. What he actually hates is that, one day, his brother stole the spotlight from him. He doesn't like his brother's kindness because he thinks it's hypocritical?? Seriously, what are people even supposed to do for you, Day?

You hate awkward acts of kindness, you hate people feeling sorry for you... Is there anything someone can do that won't annoy you? This guy is unbearable.

And actually, THIS STORY IS REALLY ABOUT BLINDNESS.

And don't even get me started on the ending, because it made me lose my mind.

Day is the first person to say that you don't need your eyes to truly see, yet he spent the entire drama completely blind to the love Mhok had for him.

In the end, he remains deeply self-centered and unable of recognizing the love people have for him because he constantly mistakes his disability for his identity, and compassion for pity.

That's exactly why the breakup in the final episodes drove me absolutely insane. Day decides (as always) to end the relationship because his partner supposedly pitied him.

Sorry, but here's my take. Mhok wasn't pitying him, he was simply in love. He wanted to be close to the person he loved instead of being on the other side of the planet. He wanted to stay by his side because he cared about him. For once in his life, he wanted to be there for someone he loved. And Day completely ruined everything by confusing Mhok's endless love with pity...

This guy has absolutely no idea what love actually is.

Even in their relationship, everything revolves around him. As far as I'm concerned, Mhok is the only one actually fighting to make the relationship work. He's the only one constantly walking on eggshells every time this insufferable spoiled rich kid decides to throw another tantrum.

Thankfully, Mhok has the patience of a saint and apparently very little self-respect to come back to him three years later. I honestly thought this would finally be the moment where Day apologized to Mhok. But of course not, this guy never questions himself. Mhok apologizes for God knows what reason (thankfully love really is blind LOL), only for this idiot to turn to his mother and say:

"But how do I know if I gave him a second chance he won't repeat what he did?"

Once again, I have to ask... What exactly did he do? Someone please enlighten me because I genuinely still don't get it.

He refuses to give Mhok a second chance, immediately regrets it, runs after him at the airport, and Mhok, after having his heart broken about thirty times by this indecisive jerk, still decides to dance with him... and love him, Forever, on top of that.

Honestly, good for him.

"I'd rather lose somebody than use somebody," said The Neighbourhood. Day, on the other hand, would much rather use somebody who love him.

At the end of the day, Day got everything he ever wanted. A loving family. A RICH family. Because let's not forget that the reason he got his eyesight back was, above all, because of his privilege. And he has someone by his side who loves him unconditionally and, fortunately for Day, seems perfectly happy surviving on love alone. Good for him.

Even though Day regained his sight, he'll always be blind in my eyes, because he never managed to see the beauty of the love Mhok had for him.

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4ever in my Heart !

Even today, I randomly think about KinnPorsche. The opening song still plays in my head, and every time I hear it, I get emotional. It honestly feels like my whole soul is being transported back.

I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say it's really hard to find another BL that made me feel the same way.

What makes this drama so special is that both the plot and the romance get exactly the attention they deserve. Every episode keeps you on edge and awakens all your senses, while at the same time watching Kinn and Porsche slowly fall in love is absolutely addictive. I still remember desperately clicking "next episode" over and over because I cared more about knowing what happened next than maintaining any kind of social life.

This review probably won't be very objective or constructive because it's been more than five years since I watched this drama. Still, I'll never stop recommending it because even after all this time, its impact hasn't faded at all.

The only thing that really bothered me was the side story between Kim (Jeff Satur) and Porchay. Honestly, besides giving me second-hand embarrassment, I don't think it added much to the main plot except creating extra problems. (⇀ˬ↼‶)

As for Vegas and Pete... I think I'll write about them in my future book. They are probably one of the most toxic couples I've ever watched, yet they're also the couple that made me cry the most. I've never been on such an emotional roller coaster because of two characters.

So thank you, KinnPorsche, for still being able to make me feel this wave of excitement every time I remember certain scenes. Even years later, this drama still has a special place in my heart. ♡✧˚ ༘ ⋆｡♡˚

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I was only here for FirstKhao

What can I even say about Only Friends other than the fact that they absolutely do NOT live up to their title? If only they had stopped at being friends.

What kind of friend group even is this? Are you guys sure you’re friends?

ARGGHH, this drama is one continuous concentration of problems with absolutely NO BREAKS. At least we were spared the usual episode 11 trauma that stays with you for the rest of your life. Because honestly? The entire drama traumatized us instead.

I’m going to start with Mew and Top.

Their relationship actually had a pretty good foundation. I absolutely love the whole “I have a complicated past, but you’re the reason I want to leave it behind” trope. Mew, with his dearly missed little glasses and his adorable teasing, immediately won me over. And Top was just undeniably sexy.

The problem is that once the trust was broken, the way they found their way back to each other didn’t feel natural at all. Their relationship went from being something shared between two people to something much more selfish, where the only goal seemed to be hurting the other person as deeply as possible.

Can cheating be forgiven? This drama definitely gives us a pretty clear answer.

Ever since Mew started wearing those absolutely horrible shirts, his entire existence has revolved around revenge. Meanwhile, Top lives in guilt, and as a result, their dynamic becomes absolutely unbearable. Can you really spend your entire life trying to make up for your mistakes to someone who is no longer open to trusting you again? At some point, Top, have a little self-respect.

What annoys me the most is that until the very end, Mew never really apologizes for all the horrible things he did, even though they were very clearly just as bad, if not worse.

So ultimately, my conclusion is that once trust has been broken, sometimes the healthiest thing to do is simply let each other go. Because here, the only thing pushing these two people back toward each other is a deeply selfish desire to make things work.


Now obviously, I have to talk about Boston. Because for all the asshole behavior this man displayed, his character still has a surprising amount of depth.

Obviously, Boston is deeply selfish. But he’s also the only person in this friend group who gets blamed and rejected for mistakes that everyone else has already made. Cheating? Mew did it too. Exposing your friends publicly? Ray has done that. Being incapable of committing to a relationship? Please, don’t even get me started, I can name at least Mew and Ray.

And yet, Boston is the only one who truly ends up paying for his mistakes. Of course, Nick absolutely broke my heart. Poor baby, it was obvious that he loved Boston deeply. But as he said himself, he couldn’t force him to become someone he simply wasn’t.

Don’t get me wrong, Boston remains incredibly frustrating. But I think that through his character, the show is also trying to explore the impact of loneliness on a person, because at the end of the day, Boston is incredibly alone. He spends his time taking pictures of his hookups, almost as if keeping them at a distance through a camera allows him to preserve them on film while keeping them away from his heart.

And he’s also the only one who doesn’t really get a happy ending. He ends up without friends, in another country, and when he finally opens his heart by sharing that photograph, the timing is simply wrong.

So, in the end, isn’t Boston actually the most human and realistic character of them all? He throws himself into pleasure and distractions so he doesn’t have to think too much about his own existence.

And Nick, my sweet baby, also has a really interesting journey. Obviously, there couldn’t have been a better ending for their relationship. He learned that loving himself is far more important than giving everything he has just to be loved through someone else’s eyes.


And finally, I have to talk about my oxygen.My everything. The only reason I kept watching this show.

Ray and Sand.

Not only do they form a couple that completely takes my breath away, but their characters are incredibly interesting too. Sand introduces us to the theme of money and that endless race that can drown us in a world where everything is measured by what we own.
He also has no father and a very close relationship with his mother. Even though the whole storyline involving his father is somewhat pushed aside, Sand is, above all, a carer. And on top of that, he loves Arctic Monkeys. (PUT A RING ON HIS FINGER.)

As for Ray, even though he was significantly more unbearable, I actually found him to be the more interesting character. He doesn’t believe he deserves love. He has spent his entire life loving things that were always out of his reach, his mother, but also Mew.
He falls into alcoholism, which obviously has everything to do with his past, and spends his time convincing himself that he will eventually end up alone.

The whole storyline where Khao was kissing Book? Honestly, I took that as a personal betrayal.

But beyond all the problems constantly falling on them, this couple was the only reason I felt genuine excitement every time I watched this series. Ray and Sand are actually the complete opposite of selfish. Ray is incapable of moving on and is willing to accept a love that isn’t real. Sand, meanwhile, is incapable of truly opening up about what he feels. In reality, their entire relationship is built on countless misunderstandings.

But for those eye contacts? I would go through it all again as many times as necessary.

Thank you to FirstKhao for the acting and the chemistry because, honestly, they saved the show for me.


Finally, I want to talk about Cheum and April. Because yes. This couple exists. And I have a complaint. I’m tired of GL couples being introduced as extremely secondary relationships in BLs, only for them to contribute absolutely nothing and have storylines flatter than a pancake.
I’m sorry, but there was NO chemistry between this pairing. Even though I initially felt like Cheum had an important place in the story during the first episodes, she gradually faded into the background until she became almost completely unnecessary.


So, in conclusion: I recommend Only Friends if you enjoy problems. Because bon appétit. You will be served. Overall, this show disappointed me quite a lot because absolutely none of these characters were particularly healthy. In a way, it’s refreshing to see human characters with flaws and complicated pasts.
But here? It was too much.
Especially when Boeing suddenly appeared out of nowhere. At that point, I genuinely started wondering if this show ever planned on taking a break from creating problems.

I also don’t think this was ForceBook’s best performance. Or maybe their characters were simply too unbearable for me to care.

However, I did learn several things from this series, and I invite you all to apply them to your daily lives.
Thank you for the catharsis.

-> Forgiving cheating is probably a bad idea.

->You do NOT touch your friends’ exes or boyfriends. That's Illegal.

->A one-night stand has a relatively low chance of becoming the love of your life.

->Watch out for your friends, especially if those little demons are willing to publicly expose your mistakes.

->Get yourself a rich boyfriend. It can apparently get you out of poverty surprisingly quickly.

->If someone tells you that you are Only Friends, maybe don’t go looking for anything beyond the friendzone.

Thank you, SandRay. To everyone else, I appreciate your participation. But honestly? I could have done without it.

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