Reviews

It tried!

Okay first thing first, the cast is superb. Everyone is a great actor. Big fan of our ML, total eye candy. FL is so refreshing to watch and so pretty.
But, the story is quite predictable and does not pull at you. The love story was the enemies to lover except they were never enemies. It was quite realistic as the FL never truly judges the ML for being a demon sect leader and always circled back to how he is as a person.
The story is predictable somewhat, I for example was able to figure out who the villain was in the first 10 eps even though they showed no signs. I am a romance fan so even tho the story did not had the oomph factor, i still sticked to it to watch the romance bloom. The angst was good.
Again the ML and FL are so eye candy.
Also i got tired of the flash backs. And the continues comparisons pulled with the aunt.
Anyway it won't stick to me. But it was worth a watch.

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Gay West Side Story

If you are familiar with the classic movie, “WEST SIDE STORY”, or even its updated remake, then the current result, I like to describe, is the gay Japanese version of that classic without of course the musical/dancing scores. I may be reading too much into this production, but the film appears to pay homage to that archetype through its many parallels in its theme, setting, design, and overall atmosphere. And as the title implied, it really is a story of love. More central is the message that fighting, aggression, and rebellious behaviors do not resolve conflicts; they only magnify them and lead to further destruction and pain. While the title might seem oxymoronic, its meaning will be understood clearly and precisely by the end of the movie. Unquestionably, while this movie is highly captivating, it conveys a deep moral message presented with entertaining undertones. While there is gang violence, this movie makes significant arguments against that way-of-life. It advances and embraces detente not in a Pollyanna way, but in a straightforward, honest way to resolve aggression with SOMEONE courageous enough to lead the way with another person on the other side with equal courage to reciprocate. You can read the full review at BLBliss.com.

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there are two wolves inside you, the wolf who wins is the wolf you always feed.

damn this was such a rollacoaster ride. but hilarious that it ended up back in wu xie, zhang quiling can't exist without him. but to be honest, i didn't expect this much from them. the friendship, the bromance, the plot, the acting all were amaizing. i don't know about other's opinions, but this drama touched deep secrets hidden in human hearts. what leads them to their end is greed. no one is pure good and no one is pure evil, it's just what we choses to be. and we will never know what other person would go through, even that person is the closest to us. just like what zhang haixia went through. honestly, this is such a masterpeice, best so far this year to me.

To anyone who feels like watching it, TRUST M AND GIVE IT A GO, you would never be disappointed.

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I never write reviews but I'm going to this time because I feel like I've wasted my time on this

I know it's a romance drama but the romance is too much in your face and feels like a wattpad fanfiction with no substance whatsoever

The show had so much potential in the beginning as a fantasy show yet it fell short later on and disappointed me with how so many plot points were handled and never brought back which is such a waste

The show starts with a very interesting tension between the female and male leads that was replaced with trust and being all lovey dovey way too quickly

There's also so many things they introduced about the demon powers that they never brought back again or explored more to the point were Jeong Guwon felt too human to me they could've done so many cool things with it it stopped being interesting after episode 7

Don't even remind me of how badly written were some scenes, it was full of clichés and made me cringe at times by how predictable the characters were and the way they talked, they just looked, acted and spoke in the most predictable way possible
Overall it should've ended at episode 10

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Li Yun Rui Elevates a Familiar Story

At first glance, this drama feels familiar—your standard teen romance folded into a coming-of-age story, hitting the usual beats without much reinvention. But what elevates it beyond the ordinary is something quieter, more grounding: the deep, genuine sense of community that runs through its small-town setting.

Here, family, friends, and even neighbors aren’t just background—they care, fully and sincerely. The mother, flawed yet fiercely resilient, anchors the emotional core, while the friend group offers a refreshing kind of loyalty that feels real rather than performative. It’s this web of relationships that gives the story its weight, even when the central plot treads familiar ground.

The female lead’s journey, while serviceable, isn’t particularly striking. The real magnet is Xing Wu, brought to life with disarming authenticity by Li Yun Rui. His performance doesn’t feel acted—it feels lived in. There’s a seamless blend between actor and character, to the point where you stop noticing the performance at all. Xing Wu is sincere, perceptive, quietly brilliant, and endlessly hardworking. His love language—acts of service—becomes the emotional heartbeat of the story, expressed in small, consistent gestures rather than grand declarations.

What lingers long after the final episode is not the romance itself, but the resilience woven throughout—the idea of moving forward even when life repeatedly knocks you back just as things begin to improve. It’s a story about endurance: of love, of friendship, of family ties that hold steady through hardship.

Familiar, yes—but deeply felt. And thanks to Li Yun Rui’s quietly remarkable turn as Xing Wu, utterly worth the watch.

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This was so ‘noooona’ good!

Oh, they really did save the best for last.
I’m still swooning from all my cells.

I didn’t know we needed an introverted naughty boy, but Soonrok was perfect for Yumi.
I’m thrilled they ended the show the way they did, and our girl got the right happily ever after.

Every season has been an enjoyable hoot, with serious emotions and heartfelt moments, but this season will own my heart.

Visuals.
Acting.
Plot.
Secondary cast.
Animation.
Everything was incredible. No notes!

I will miss those crazy, dramatic cells so much!
(Naughty cell will be my bestie for life! lol)

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It pains me to rate a Miles Wei show so low!

I cut my Chinese drama teeth on Miles Wei dramas and completely fell in love with the kind of characters he played. So stoic and businesslike. So, to not be 10/10 in love with this show, I feel like sulking in the corner.

The male lead was such a gentle soul, a green flag, though he got up to some lying and trickery; at his heart was a deep-rooted love for his school crush. I'm a fan, so of course, he stole every scene with his yearning eyes.

If I could base my rating solely on the acting of both the leads and the secondary cast, I would definitely give them 10! I had zero complaints about the acting. They did the best job with a subpar script.

But was it the writers' first day on the job? They dragged this plot so much that I almost lost the will to live at certain points.
Some parts were so enjoyable. I appreciated how gentle and show-growing it was, but other parts were just so left field, like they'd forgotten where they were supposed to take the story.

How gorgeous was the female lead’s apartment? The aesthetic was so warm and cozy.
It was my first time watching anything from this actress, and I loved her calm, sweet demeanor. I will definitely watch more from her in the future.

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I'll remember it for the beautiful aesthetics.

I’m going to bullet-point my review of the notes I took while I watched.
I’ll preface it by saying this is my opinion only – there’s no need for fangirls to comment and disagree, okay? Okay! Lol. I’m so happy if you loved it.
I wanted to like it more than I did, but after watching several of Esther’s shows, I have the same complaint about all of them.

• So, right off the bat – male lead (for me… my opinion only) outshone female lead. His acting was sublime; his intensity was super engaging in every scene, especially in the action or crying moments.
• The male lead was a yearner, very affectionate, and I was here for it! I also loved those long coats he wore. Costumes can make or break a scene.
• Speaking of clothes – the female lead wore a different outfit in EVERY SCENE! The clothing budget must have been astronomical. And she only brought a regular-sized suitcase with her. Where did she fit all those clothes? Lol.
• Sorry, but I can’t stand the baby voice. Or the “cutesy” acting, which I now know is a trait Esther uses in her acting. And to give her her due, when she was in those serious scenes toward the end of the show, I thought she was incredibly good, so she can do it.
• I’ll use my inside voice when I say I think the second female lead would have done a better job as lead.
• Oof. Of course, there is a dominant mom – but the turnaround was actually well done. I don’t usually buy into last-minute redemption.
• The location's aesthetic was gorgeous – it made every scene pop.
• My favorite part of the show was how both leads bettered themselves throughout the time apart.

I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it as much as I hoped to.

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Great 2026 watch

Short review= well done comedy, very few boring moments, character driven, great chemistry and story development. Really recommended, give it a go!

Lengthy version:

—PLOT—
It pretty much has everything one can ask for, including my niche favourite micro plots such as the rain scene.
I am so glad they kept the mafia thing low-key and therefore not over the top, action/stuns packed which, let’s be honest, risked making it a cringe show.
It pretty much still remains the centre of Thee’s life, but as a starting point for him to desire and try to be his own person and create his own path, which made it all much more interesting and mature.
The soap opera personality of Thee absolutely stole the show. Loved how they did not force it to be just a chaotic comedy BL, but added different layers of the characters, their backstories and their development.
I laughed a lot, but unexpectedly also shed quite a lot of tears. Every time Peach got teary-eyed so did I (mostly on episode 6 and 7). Phuwin’s acting was nice but not mind-blowing, so I don’t really know why that happened. I guess I just really enjoyed how genuine Peach and Thee’s connection felt.
I do want to say though that the last episode was a bit disappointing, clearly the weaker one out of the whole series, but still it did not hinder my enjoyment that much.

—CHARACTERS—
Overall all well written, I was not expecting it at all. I kinda went in blind, so I also was not aware of the secondary couples, which I ended up not minding at all.

1. Aran and Tawan
Having previously watched “Love you teacher” I'm positively surprised by the actors’ versatility, seeing them portray a somewhat toxic couple dynamic.
In particular, Santa’s acting stuck with me, especially the constant changes in expression reflecting Aran’s complicated feelings for Tawan, his love and worry and then the immediate fear and disappointment (referencing episode 8). All of which were done seamlessly mirroring his great understanding of the character.
I don’t necessarily agree on, nor was expecting their ending to be like that, but still I guess it is in a way an opportunity for both to grow and all.

2. Mok and Rome
Haven’t seen any of their projects before this, but honesty I really enjoyed Est’s performance as Mok. His yearning, maturity and especially (mild spoiler) the short scene in which he got emotional talking about Rome’s family and future. The teary look had me impressed.

3. Last but not least, Thee and Peach
Pond and Phuwin did a good job in my opinion portraying their characters. Thee I’d say is my favourite character without a doubt, funniest character ever, but still very in touch with his emotions and self-aware. I overall Liked Peach being a soft-spoken, kindhearted and rational character.
At first, I did think Peach talked to Thee as if he was a child, but I guess that can be interpreted as the whole point of the start of their relationship, with Peach not taking Thee’s goofy personality and attention seriously.
I really enjoyed the development and subtle "found family" nuance of the story. The dynamic of peach realising he could really rely on Thee to take care of him and his sister was so heart-warming to see. Also Thee making both feel like children in a way, giving them the opportunity to be taken care of as they never truly were able to growing up having only each other.

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10/10 Whoever wrote this is an actual genius

This show was genuinely an absolute joy to watch. When I first began watching it, I wasn't aware there were scenes after the end credits until like episode 4, so if you haven't watched it yet be sure to wait for/skip the credits for those scenes!
- The plot is honestly very heartwarming and cute, especially if you've had your own pets. I really sympathized with the feelings of loss, nostalgia, etc in this series.
- Both the main couple and side couple stories were so good. I admittedly took more interest in the side couple because I found it to be a more unlikely but cute romance.
The main couple was to be expected, but I'm glad this series had a happy ending.
- As for the title of my review; I think it's really cool how the (what do you call the people who write these stories again?
Authors? Directors? I don't know film vocab.) creator incorporated the stereotypes of dogs and cats into the story. It's again, to be expected, but it was nicely done in a way where it doesn't feel too awkward but you're still like,
"ohh yeah, he was for sure a dog," y'now?
- At any rate, this is a really cute series and I highly recommend it. Honestly I'm surprised this BL isn't talked about as much, it deserves more love. Twisting the plot around, two guys are in love with this one guy's dead reincarnated (?) pets...huh.

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Worth it for the great actors!

Two of my favorite actors, but I felt like the affection was so awkward. I don’t know if it was because of their height difference and Rowoon had to kind of hunch over Jo Boah.

I was still fixed to the storyline, though. Past lovers are always a good plotline in my opinion.
Mostly because I was flabbergasted the MMC would have a girlfriend for soooo many episodes, right up until ep 11! I know this differed from an actual cheating trope because he didn’t have feelings for the girl, but she got on my last nerve, always interfering and just being there! Like one conversation, dude and she would have been rid of. The MMC was super passive throughout, especially with his father.

I liked the second male lead, but even he had his moments of just getting in the way. It’s lazy plot bunnies and this story didn't need that many cliffhangers.

(Notable mention to the work colleagues' sideline relationship! So cute.)

Overall, I enjoyed it, would watch it again, and would recommend it.
If only to see the bloody hand which was oddly erotic lol.

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Even a Loser Can Fight

Viral Hit follows a high school student named Shimura Kota, who is constantly bullied at school while also dealing with the fact that his mother is hospitalized. Desperate to improve his situation, he ends up getting involved in online fight videos, which completely changes his life.
One of the strongest aspects of the series is the fight scenes. They are entertaining, well choreographed, and keep the story exciting. The action is probably the highlight of the show and makes each episode easy to watch.
However, I feel that the character development could have been much better. Many of the characters are interesting, but their backstories are not explored enough. In particular, I wanted to learn more about the pink-haired girl, who seemed important to the story but did not receive enough screen time or explanation. Expanding on the backgrounds and motivations of the supporting characters would have made the series more emotional and engaging.
Another issue is the length of the show. At only six episodes, the story feels rushed at times. I think the final episode could have been extended to around 75 minutes, allowing the writers to develop the characters further, answer more questions, and give certain storylines a more satisfying conclusion. There were several moments that felt like they needed more time to breathe.Overall, Viral Hit is a highly enjoyable series with exciting fight scenes, likable characters, and an interesting story about bullying, online fame, and personal growth. While I would have liked more character development and a longer final episode, the show kept me entertained from beginning to end. Even without reading the original webtoon, I had a great time watching it and would definitely recommend it to fans of action and coming-of-age dramas.
Rating: 9/10

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An Ode to Wang Kai Mu

O Wang Kai Mu, you aloof little thing, With suspicion in your eyes and tension in your jaw, You arrived in our feeds without warning, without ring, And committed against our hearts a romantic outlaw.
You do not smile. You barely speak. You stand in your suit like the suit was your idea. You make eye contact only once a week And somehow that single glance is the entire panacea.
Your silence is louder than other men's love letters. Your one raised eyebrow could fund a small war. You treat affection like fine-print fetters And we, the audience, keep crawling back for more.
I would scale a building. I would commit a crime. I would lie to a court of law about my whereabouts. I would abandon my morals in record time If you so much as looked at me with one of those pouts.
O cold one, O brooding one, O architect of want, You ruined me in episode three with a look across a room. You are emotionally unavailable in the most romantic font And I will be screenshotting your face from here until my doom.

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