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Lost in execution and imitation

Was this series supposed to be cheap imitation of Gelboys? Because it does looks so. The only good thing is this drama is that it did captured the whole gist and ideology of GenZ. From being daring to be diff and pursue dream to highlighting that how in today's generation luxury items like Gucci pants and fast life interactions are part of life. This is real based scenario we see commonly with GenZ and GenAplha.

What I would say this drama is completely based on the idea of brain rot and GenZ core idea of humour " if it doesn't make sense then it's a good joke". So if you are seeking depth and logic here, u will be highly disappointed.

This drama was supposed to be comedy drama with touch of romance. But the problem is bad execution. The script was very generic plus it lacks any funny or out of box comedic lines so all the burden to make this drama work lands on the actors. But that is also soo bad and cringe. Having loud and exaggerated expressions doesn't make the scene funny. I mean there could be one or two scenes that actually make one laugh or smile but sadly it failed to do so for me. Even if this series was meant to show the journey and issues one face when starting from nothing to giving auditions to have a band and then disband then trying to get up and go on with the dream but the attempt to make it as comedy series didn't let me feel connected to any characters.

Overall, this series logic and execution is even worse than 67 joke in GenZ. So watch only if you want to watch BS or get the feeling of brain rot and if you have an attention span of 30sec insta reel.

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When Great Visuals Can't Save a Weak Script

The acting, cinematography, cast, and overall production are absolutely stunning. The costumes, set designs, and attention to detail really capture the beauty of the period setting, making every scene visually impressive. BillyBabe also delivered strong performances, which was one of the main reasons I decided to watch this series in the first place. I'm also a huge fan of historical and period dramas, so I had high expectations.

Unfortunately, the story itself was the biggest disappointment.

The narrative constantly jumps back and forth between different timelines, but instead of building suspense or adding depth, it just makes the plot feel confusing and disconnected. Rather than creating mystery, it often feels like the story is going in circles.

What frustrated me the most was Kaewta's character arc. It feels like he spends almost four entire episodes doing nothing but being confused. There is very little meaningful progression, and the same emotional beats are repeated over and over again. Many scenes are essentially recycled—the only difference is that one version is shown in full while another is shortened or presented from a slightly different perspective. Instead of adding new information, these repeated scenes make the pacing feel unnecessarily slow.

There were so many opportunities to develop the characters, deepen the relationships, or move the plot forward, but the script chose to linger on repetitive moments instead. As a result, the story feels flat despite having such an interesting premise.

It honestly hurts to say this because I genuinely love BillyBabe and wanted this series to succeed. The production quality is excellent, and everyone involved clearly put in a lot of effort. However, beautiful visuals and talented actors can only carry a drama so far. For me, the script and storytelling simply don't do justice to the cast or the incredible production value. The concept had so much potential, but the execution left me disappointed.

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Japanese high schoolers are so scary lol

Although I didn’t click with the new characters yet, I found it pretty interesting to see what was going on inside Oya High School during the big fights in S.W.O.R.D district in the main movies. I loved every moment Murayama appeared and every time the other S.W.O.R.D gangs were mentioned, especially Cobra. I believe every High&Low fan would know that Murayama always gets excited when it comes to Cobra. It was also fun to see Chiharu and Tettsu again.

The last episode was my favorite part of the whole series. I quite enjoyed the fight between the two main new characters. I guess I will learn more about them in the next movies.

While I was watching this, I couldn’t help myself from thinking that if I were a parent, I would never send my kids to Oya High school lol. They literally just pick fights all day and don’t study at all.

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Intensely romantic

**Never-Ending Summer** is a deeply emotional romance that blends the longing of *Lighter and Princess* with the intensity of *The Dazzling*. The chemistry between Lu Xixiao and Zhou Wan was unforgettable, and every glance, silence and reunion carried so much emotion.

Zhou Keyu made Lu Xixiao a memorable male lead—devoted, protective and vulnerable—while Bao Shang En delivered painfully realistic emotional scenes. The beautiful styling and shift from warm youthful tones to a more mature palette also reflected the characters’ growth.

This drama made me cry, stayed with me and has definitely earned a special place in my heart. Zhou Keyu is also quickly becoming one of my favourite male leads.

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the chemistry is chemistrying literally!!

You guys seriously need to start watching this drama. Personally, I'd give it a 10/10 in every aspect. There isn't a single boring moment, and everything flows so naturally. I fell in love with both leads from the very beginning. The child actors did an incredible job, and the adult leads were just as amazing. Honestly, every single actor delivered a flawless performance.
I also loved the directing, and the OSTs are absolutely beautiful! The cinematography and the pacing are excellent, making every episode enjoyable. I'm usually someone who gets bored very quickly, but I never felt bored for even a second while watching this drama.
I actually started watching it because of Zhang Jingyi, since I've been a fan of hers for a long time. But now I've become the biggest fan of Song Weilong as well. 🤍
If you haven't started this drama while it's still airing, you're seriously missing out on all the excitement and the anticipation of waiting for new episodes. 😂 Still, I really hope you all give it a chance soon!

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THE EPITOME OF ABSOLUTE ASS OF A SHOW

Rating: 0/10 (An insult to the medium of television, if I could give zero or less than that this takes the crown 👑 of it all).

After consuming countless hours of drama across every conceivable genre, I thought I had grown immune to bad writing. I thought I had seen the absolute rock bottom of televised entertainment. I was wrong. This staggering pile of unmitigated garbage didn't just lower the bar; it buried it in the deepest, most toxic trenches of the internet. May whatever executive greenlit this catastrophic waste of digital tape face immediate, permanent career exile.

So... The Characters are an Ensemble of Braindead Simps and negatives than an absolute value could not turn this shit around.

To call these characters one-dimensional would be an insult to basic geometry. Every single individual on screen behaves with the localized intelligence of a concussed amoeba. The protagonist is an insufferable, spineless caricature whose entire existence revolves around serving as a doormat for the most toxic, unearned subplots imaginable. There is no logic, no self-respect, and absolutely zero cognitive function distributed among this entire cast. Watching them navigate the plot is like watching a slow-motion car crash inside a burning dumpster, except significantly less entertaining. An egg being stationary is a million times entertaining and fun than this
apex level garbage beyond garbage.

What was the PLOT about? Narrative Inbreeding at its Finest.
The script reads like it was generated by a malfunctioning algorithm that was fed nothing but the discarded, radioactive scraps of the worst soap operas in human history. Every conflict is contrived, every resolution is a slap in the face to the audience’s intelligence, and the pacing moves with the agonizing friction of a rusty engine seizing up. The director and writers should genuinely apologize to the concept of storytelling. It is a dizzying display of incompetence where every creative choice feels like a deliberate attack on the viewer's sanity.

Truthfully, torture videos from early internet is is like an massage compared to this unrecyclable biohazard.

I have waded through the absolute depths of internet slop, unrecyclable trash, and media pollution, but this specific disaster stands alone in its sheer, unadulterated worthlessness. It is a black hole of talent, time, and budget.

TL;DR: Do not watch this. Do not click on it. Do not even look at the poster. I completely destroyed my brain cells and suffered through this absolute trainwreck so you don't have to. Avoid it like the plague. You're welcome 😉.

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This is a beautiful, low-key love story that hits differently. The setting inside a religious school with students training to become priests adds so much heavy tension to every single scene. Fourth is incredible as Tanrak, perfectly showing all the quiet hesitation, guilt, and internal conflict of an orphan trying to balance his faith against real desire. Gemini balances this perfectly by making the rebellious Barth feel genuinely real, showing his internal struggle clearly without overacting. The writing uses smart symbolic moments like climbing over fences and breaking rules to show them sliding away from certainty.

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Chaos and Hotpots

The drama came out of the gate fast and frenetic, full of zany fun and energy. I thought I had a handle on what to expect—a light-hearted romcom—but the drama kept expanding my expectations. The comedy was served with a side of thoughtfulness, a generous dollop of tragedy, and some delicious revenge for dessert.

The Good:
• The action never lagged, because there was always a new twist, character, or situation to figure out. This is a drama that might improve on second watching, because a great deal was thrown at the viewer with explanations, if given at all, only provided indirectly or at a later part of the drama.
• The leads had great chemistry together. It felt as though they were enjoying themselves as much as their intended audience.
• The costumes, sets, and visuals were beautiful.
• The OST enhanced the scenes.

The Bad:
• The crown prince was underutilized. He either needed a larger story arc or a smaller one. I understood his father's attitude toward him, but if he planned on him being his successor, he should have introduced him to the consort early on. The Emperor knew from personal experience the horrific life of a puppet crown prince. How could he, in good conscience, not intervene? Poor little prince. (I do wish they'd used different actors to portray the Crown Prince and the Emperor as a child to lessen confusion. I had to keep trying to figure out which was which in a scene. It didn't help that the Empress Dowager looked the same in both situations. Yes, the drama had a cute intro for the young Emperor's parts which helped, but I'm still going to complain.)
• Could we NOT George RR Martin all my favorite characters?
• I felt a bit let down by the ending.

I was going to rate 8 stars, but it deserves an extra half star for the leads' enjoyable relationship.

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Ai Mi and Hou ming Hao

Guys, you should definitely watch this drama. Some of the tropes in this drama are really unpredictable.
And this review is for those people who say that Ai Mi shouldn’t have done this role and that Hou Minghao and Riley Wang are cringe for acting alongside a minor actress. Guys, it was her choice, so stop making such baseless assumptions.
Maybe she wanted to play a lead role at such a young age, and she wouldn’t have taken part in it if she was uncomfortable with it. It must have been her decision, not ours, to decide what she can or cannot do.
Plus, if she didn’t want to do it, her agency would probably have made a statement online.
Honestly, nobody talked about Huangyang Tiantian. She is 19 now, but she also played lead roles at the age of 16. Meanwhile, Ai Mi has just turned 18. (I’m not hating on Ai Mi or Tiantian; I’m just stating a fact.) Yet nobody had a problem with that.
And now some of you are saying not to support the drama. Bruh, she absolutely slayed in portraying the character. I’m a fan of hers, and she’s really talented, so don’t judge her just because she’s young. It’s her life, and she has the right to choose for herself.

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Gel Boy (2025) | 10/10 สมบูรณ์แบบในทุกองค์ประกอบ

Gel Boy (2025) เป็นซีรีส์แนว Boy Love ที่ถ่ายทอดเรื่องราวความรักของวัยรุ่นผ่านตัวละคร 2 คู่ ได้แก่ Chian – Four Mod และ Baabin – Bua โดยนำเสนอวิถีชีวิตของกลุ่มวัยรุ่นผู้ชายที่ชื่นชอบการทำเล็บเจล ซึ่งเป็นเทรนด์ที่กำลังได้รับความนิยมในปัจจุบัน พร้อมทั้งสะท้อนความสัมพันธ์ในรูปแบบ "สถานะกั๊กใจ" (Situationship) ที่ทั้งอบอุ่น ซับซ้อน และชวนให้ติดตาม ใครที่สนใจสามารถรับชมย้อนหลังได้ทุกตอนทาง IQIYI
สำหรับเรื่องนี้ ผมขอให้คะแนน 10/10 เพราะรู้สึกว่าซีรีส์ทำออกมาได้สมบูรณ์แบบในแทบทุกองค์ประกอบ ตั้งแต่พล็อตเรื่องที่มีความสดใหม่ ไม่ซ้ำกับซีรีส์วัยรุ่นทั่วไป การสะท้อนวิถีชีวิตและมุมมองความรักของเด็กยุคปัจจุบัน รวมไปถึงการเล่าเรื่องที่ผสมผสานทั้งความโรแมนติก ดราม่า และปัญหาที่วัยรุ่นต้องเผชิญได้อย่างลงตัว ทุกตอนมีความน่าติดตามจนทำให้ผมตื่นเต้นและรอคอยตอนใหม่อยู่เสมอ
ในส่วนของนักแสดง ต้องบอกตามตรงว่าก่อนดูผมแทบไม่รู้จักนักแสดงคนไหนเลย แต่เมื่อได้รับชมแล้วรู้สึกประทับใจมาก ทุกคนแสดงได้เป็นธรรมชาติ ถ่ายทอดอารมณ์ของตัวละครได้ดีจนทำให้เชื่อในความสัมพันธ์ของแต่ละคู่ โดยเฉพาะฉากดราม่าหรือฉากร้องไห้ที่สามารถสื่ออารมณ์ออกมาได้อย่างยอดเยี่ยม จนทำให้ผมอินและรู้สึกตามตัวละครไปด้วย ถือว่าเป็นอีกจุดแข็งของซีรีส์เรื่องนี้ที่อยากชื่นชมจริง ๆ
อีกหนึ่งสิ่งที่ผมชอบมากคือ งานโปรดักชัน ทั้งมุมกล้อง การจัดองค์ประกอบภาพ และโทนสีของเรื่อง ตอนแรกที่ดูรู้สึกว่าภาพมีเอกลักษณ์แตกต่างจากซีรีส์ทั่วไป ก่อนจะทราบว่าซีรีส์เลือกใช้โทรศัพท์มือถือในการถ่ายทำ ซึ่งผลลัพธ์ที่ออกมากลับดูแปลกใหม่ มีเสน่ห์ และเข้ากับบรรยากาศของเรื่องได้อย่างลงตัว สะท้อนวิถีชีวิตของคนรุ่นใหม่ได้ดีมาก นอกจากนี้การเลือกใช้ภาพและการเล่าเรื่องผ่านมุมกล้องยังช่วยเพิ่มอรรถรสในการรับชมได้เป็นอย่างดี
และอีกสิ่งที่ทำให้ซีรีส์เรื่องนี้สมบูรณ์แบบยิ่งขึ้นก็คือ เพลงประกอบ (OST.) ที่ไพเราะและเข้ากับอารมณ์ของแต่ละฉากมาก หลายเพลงฟังแล้วติดหูจนทุกวันนี้ยังเผลอฮัมตามอยู่เลย
โดยสรุปแล้ว Gel Boy (2025) เป็นซีรีส์ที่ผมประทับใจมาก ทั้งในด้านบท นักแสดง งานโปรดักชัน และเพลงประกอบ ทุกองค์ประกอบทำงานร่วมกันได้อย่างลงตัว จนกลายเป็นหนึ่งในซีรีส์ที่ดีที่สุดที่ผมได้ดูในปีนี้
หากใครกำลังมองหาซีรีส์วัยรุ่นที่มีทั้งความรัก ความอบอุ่น ดราม่า และสะท้อนชีวิตของคนรุ่นใหม่ได้อย่างน่าสนใจ ผมขอแนะนำเรื่องนี้เลยครับ รับรองว่าคุณจะไม่ผิดหวังแน่นอน

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