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An incredible story

Never Forget Your Enemy was a drama I had been looking forward to ever since it started airing. I have always been a huge fan of stories centered around amnesia, and from the few clips I had come across over the weeks, the overall atmosphere immediately appealed to me. So I was eagerly waiting for it to finish airing so I could binge-watch it in one go.

And I have to admit that my instincts did not fail me once again, because this series has a remarkable psychological depth. One of the things I appreciated most was the decision to tell the story primarily through Gi Haneul’s perspective at first. Since he has lost his memory, we are thrown into the same confusion as him. We only have access to his childhood memories and those from before his first accident. Everything else, his adult life, his relationship with Yeo Saebyeok, and the seven years that followed, remains hidden from us. We gradually uncover the truth alongside him as his memories begin resurfacing. It constantly encourages us to form theories and piece together what really happened, how he ended up in this situation, and above all, what caused his second accident. The series does an excellent job of maintaining this mystery until its final reveal.

I also appreciated how believable the writers made his mental state. Gi Haneul does not behave like a man approaching thirty. Instead, he behaves like the young man he was when his memory stopped. He often reacts with naivety, immaturity, or excessive emotion, which feels completely logical. In his mind, he has only just recovered from his first accident. Suddenly, he discovers that he has lost nearly ten years of his life, that he can no longer pursue his dream of becoming a professional tennis player, and that he is now sharing a room with a man who claims to have been his partner for the last seven years. These are enormous changes to process in only a few days. Meanwhile, Yeo Saebyeok is facing the exact opposite situation. For him, all of these events belong to the past. He has already lived through the arguments, reconciliations, and hardships of their relationship. Yet he is suddenly dragged back to the beginning and forced to face once again the anger, distrust, and sometimes even hatred of the man he loves.

That is precisely what touched me so deeply about this story. The series does not only explore the suffering of the person who has lost their memories. It also explores the suffering of the one left behind. Watching your partner forget your story, your memories, and the years you spent together is just as heartbreaking. Yeo Saebyeok was actually one of my favorite characters. Throughout his life, he consistently put their relationship before himself. He even gave up a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity in order to stay by Gi Haneul’s side. Since childhood, he has always supported him quietly through countless small gestures. He respects his space, gives him time to find his bearings again, and continues taking care of him despite the pain it causes. Even when giving him that space is emotionally destroying him to the point that he begins neglecting himself, he still does it because loving Gi Haneul is the most important thing in his life.

Gi Haneul, on the other hand, takes much longer to understand everything happening around him. But by observing Yeo Saebyeok, he slowly begins to notice things that had escaped him in the past. He reflects on their childhood and realizes that some behaviors he once interpreted as cruelty had very different motivations. When Yeo Saebyeok stole his girlfriends, it was never out of malice. It was because he was jealous and already in love with him. Little by little, Gi Haneul comes to understand that this love had always existed and that it had always been mutual. He even regrets not realizing it sooner. And when he sees everything Yeo Saebyeok continues to do for him despite the amnesia, he gradually falls in love with him all over again.

I also loved that the story did not revolve around amnesia alone. Behind the memory loss lies a much darker plot involving obsessive stalking. We gradually discover that a woman suffering from erotomania has been obsessively pursuing Yeo Saebyeok for over seven years. She harassed him, attempted to harm Gi Haneul, and ultimately destroyed part of their lives. Her obsession becomes so extreme that she continues manipulating events even from prison, going as far as using her own brother to carry out her wishes. It is this storyline that eventually leads to Gi Haneul’s second accident and subsequent amnesia. I found it particularly interesting that the series chose to reveal part of this story through the stalker’s perspective. It is an unusual narrative choice, but it allows us to better understand the full extent of the damage she caused and offers another perspective on the evolution of their relationship.

That being said, I do have one small reservation regarding the emotional side of the story. To be clear, this is not a drama that lacks emotion. Quite the opposite. It deals with incredibly painful situations. However, I sometimes felt that it moved a little too quickly through certain key moments. I would have liked to see more reactions, more tears, and more time devoted to the various emotional shocks the characters experience. The series does a fantastic job portraying the different stages of amnesia: denial, confusion, shock, gradual acceptance, and even the idea that the body remembers before the mind does. But I also would have liked it to spend more time exploring Yeo Saebyeok’s pain and what he goes through emotionally. That is probably my only real frustration. In a way, I feel this drama is almost a victim of its own quality. The development is excellent, but it would have benefited greatly from a few additional episodes to explore its themes even further.

Overall, Never Forget Your Enemy was a genuine hidden gem for me. Between its story, its psychological depth, its lovable characters, and the wide range of emotions it conveys, whether sadness, anger, or even the occasional funny and heartwarming childhood memory, I enjoyed every minute of it. I loved experiencing this story through the eyes of a man who has forgotten everything and must relearn how to understand the people around him. Even though their relationship is already established when the series begins, I still felt as though I was witnessing their first love all over again. And thanks to the actors’ wonderful performances, a single glance is enough to communicate the love they feel for each other. In the end, I only have one thing left to say: it was a beautiful story. A little too short for my taste, but beautiful nonetheless.

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A MASTERPIECE DRAMA OF YANGZI?❤️

Wow, just WOW—I honestly cannot believe I flew through all 42 episodes without skipping a single second or ever feeling bored! From the very first six episodes, Yang Zi absolutely ate this role; she did so well, and I cried so much my eyes were literally swollen over how much her family suffered. I deeply admired her character for being such a strong girl—even when fate was incredibly hard on her, she kept smiling and stayed resilient. On top of the emotional story, I actually learned so much about Chinese ink and culture, which added such a beautiful layer to the background. The entire cast deserves an award because you can truly feel the sheer effort, intense love, and deep hatred they poured into their characters. At its core, the drama highlights a powerful life lesson: even if you love your family members deeply, they will be gone one day, but you still have to continue your life and do better to make them proud. The male lead was also phenomenal; you could completely feel the pain in his eyes and understand his drive for revenge after losing his father and watching his older brother die right in front of him. While I absolutely hated the villains, the writing gave them reasons for their actions too. This is hands down a must-watch of 2026—a total 10/10 that I highly recommend!

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Drama Of The Year!

A romance drama without any of the clichés we're tired of seeing. Just a couple of mature adults who are capable of resolving their issues without unnecessary breakups, no childhood connection tying them together, and no serial killer or psychopath chasing the female lead. The writing is solid from start to finish, and the romantic scenes are absolutely breathtaking, far from those awkward pecks that make it seem like the actors don't even want to be there. The workplace dynamic was also genuinely interesting to watch, and there wasn't a single moment where I felt bored or wanted to pause. For me, this is the drama of the year.

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un bel modo per conoscere meglio gli attori

Lo show in sé è stato un po’ noioso, carine le sfide che dovevano fare, ma i giudici parlavano troppo, o comunque ci sono troppe parti parlate che mi hanno fatta annoiare.
Però grazie a questa serie ho potuto conoscere meglio il carattere degli attori, scoprendo un po’ come sono realmente, distaccandomi dall’idea che mi ero fatta di loro solo vedendoli una volta.
Per esempio.. Namping mi ha davvero sorpresa, è così profondo, così carino, parlava come se volesse trovare la sua anima gemella, è stato così dolce, anche quando si riferiva a Keng, che carinoooo!!
Keng invece, è esattamente come me lo aspettavo, impostato come iida di my hero academia, non so se mi spiego hahahah, ha un modo di parlare un po’ antiquato, non mi è piaciuto che abbia scelto Teetee al posto di Namping, lui sembrava così deluso.
Diciamo ch ho trovato Keng un po’ poco comunicativo, non sa parlare con le persone, infatti non si è saputo spiegare con Namping dopo che ha scelto Teetee, Namping sembrava più triste di prima.
Mi pare un po’ troppo egocentrico, ma magari è solo timido e introverso.
Boh poi non mi piace che gli altri pensassero che doveva vincere lui perché lui vinceva sempre, secondo me in alcune sfide avrebbero dovuto vincere altri al suo posto, però vabbè.
E quando perdeva mi ha ricordato troppo Jay degli Enhypen ad I-land quando ha detto "risentimento, rabbia, umiliazione" (chi sa sa)

Thomas era già il mio preferito, perché prima di sto show avevo visto Your sky, già li mi era piaciuto, ma qui ho capito che è un tipo ambizioso, a volte timido, credo sia portato per questo ambito.
Ho amato come ha fatto la prova di recitazione con Kong, hanno improvvisato davvero bene, e già da subito questi due sono entrati in sintonia, amo come abbiano flirtato per tutta la serie hahahah
La ThomasKong è decisamente la mia coppia preferita della Domundi!!

Passiamo al tasto dolente…Gems mi ha fatto molta pena poverino, come se non riuscisse ad integrarsi con gli altri, mi è dispiaciuto un sacco per lui, specialmente quando alla fine del nastro rosso ha trovato l’orsetto di peluche, sembrava veramente triste.

Infine, c’è la dinamica complicata di Firstone , Latte e Tle, credo che alla fine dello show First abbia fatto la scelta giusta non scegliendo nessuno dei due, tuttavia mi è dispiaciuto per Latte perché aveva legato abbastanza con First, ma quando è arrivato Tle li ha divisi un po’.
Credo che Tle sia una persona davvero positiva, mi è piaciuto molto perché commentava tutte le esibizioni degli altri suoi compagni con ammirazione, davvero matura come cosa, non pensavo fosse così carino, l’ho conosciuto come prima volta in Khemjira, ma ora l’ho apprezzato decisamente di più! (Un po’ troppo romanticone moralista hahahahha)

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mi aspettavo di più

Avevo molte aspettative su questo film, l’ho visto spesso sponsorizzato e l’avevo sempre accantonato. Poi mi sono decisa a vederlo e a dire la verità, mi aspettavo molto di Più, invece, a parte alcune scene, quelle che poi vengono sempre utilizzate nelle pubblicità che attirano che fanno ridere e che sono quelle più di spicco, la storia in sé non mi ha per niente preso, nonostante si tratti di argomenti forti come lutti o disagi medici. Gli attori si bravi, ma letteralmente non mi ha lasciato niente come messaggio o come emozione. Gli do un 7 perché il cast ci sta.

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Magnetic couple

I read reviews about this drama here and was not expecting much since a lot of reviews are 7 ⭐ but i can say i greatly enjoyed it. There's no villain, and people are actually mature in this. Yes after school there's less tingling sweet scenes, but they've always been supportive of each other and there's pretty much less to no misunderstanding. Love is not sweet all the time, sometimes it's support, respect and being there for each other, this couple was exactly that. They communicate, figure out things and do things for each other without any ego and issues. It's been a great watch, i recommend this drama

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A Hidden Gem of Thai GLs

This show was actually so good? Thank you to all the reviews that were real with it and gave it the amazing praise it deserved. I wouldn’t have even considered watching this show without those reviews and then I would have missed out on such amazing content. I don’t know why this isn’t rated higher. It feels like it beats out all the other Thai GLs I’ve seen previously.

I think I would have liked to see Ploy chase Pun a little bit harder towards the end of the show. And I honestly didn’t really like Pun’s voice being so high and squeaky like that. HOWEVER the story, the acting, the chemistry between the two characters was on point.

I think there probably should have been a bit more accountability held for the two characters hurting each other like that. But overall a really well rounded show.

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