Reviews

Finding My Gundam was a cute, short, heartwarming film starring a young braces wearing Ryu Jun Yeol in what appeared to be his debut film.

A young man is asleep at his desk with pieces of an action figure he is working on scattered around him. The film doesn’t say for sure what the young man’s issue is, whether it’s agoraphobia or another anxiety disorder, but it’s clear he’s highly uncomfortable being outside of his cluttered apartment. The only organized space is his bookcase of neatly ordered action figures he has assembled. When a delivery man haphazardly slides a package toward his door but not near it, our introvert is in a conundrum. In his endeavor to stay partially within his safe space and still retrieve his precious box, he accidentally locks himself outside. Thus begins his awkward and strangely pleasurable journey to the locksmith.

I found this short film soothing and refreshing. This young man was thrown into his worst fear and while there were negative experiences he was also shown kindness and had the chance to show kindness to another. Definitely worth ten minutes of your time. I only wish it had been longer, I would like to have seen if his forced adventure had any long-term healing on his life.

5 May 2026

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A Beautiful Empty Shell

I have a love hate relationship with this one. This drama is like a beautiful empty shell. Zeng Qing Jie rocked this drama with its stunning visuals. The angles, color grading, lighting, color theories, visual effects, all work in synergy to create such an immersive visual feast. But that’s about it. This is too much of an idol drama that lacks depth, logic, and effort to its story and character development.

Most of the drama centers around Fan Chang Yu and Xie Zheng’s fake marriage relationship in Xigu Lane. It was beautiful and sweet. It was a cliché kind of love story that high school me would have loved very much! There were mentions and hints of politics here and there but it was all talks without any real impact whatsoever. The politics mentioned during the Xigu Lane arc felt less like an introduction or teaser, but more like unimportant fillers. If this was a short drama, Xigu Lane arc would have been cute.

Once we move out of Xigu Lane, everything starts to falter. The writer needs to research on how to write political arcs, while the director needs to research how to shoot action scenes and war scenes because whT the hell was all that!

The politics feel so messy and careless. There was no real impact to the politics and even the solution felt flimsy. I don’t even want to bother laying it out but it was just so bad. Worst of all is the action scenes. While Chang Yu had two empowering action scenes, Xie Zheng’s felt like a commercial. No action, only visuals. Like an idol shooting their ending fairy shots. Also, what was episode 39! What is supposed to be an intense most climactic final battle turns out to look like a comical comedy. Why rent such a big space only for that little group of people.. no.. only a duel to take place. Everything was clean and bright! No smoke, no dirt, no blood, nothing. It’s more like a practice duel than a real battlefield.

The character writing also disappoints me. Does butchering pigs really give this tiny stick woman that much strength?! Also, Chang Yu is one country bumpkin. It’s so frustrating how she’s unable to connect the dots herself and act so impulsively at the army camp. I also can’t believe she just acts so imprudently and talk so freely in court. Xie Zheng is no good either. First of all, Zhang Ling He being cast as Xie Zheng is definitely for the visuals. I love ZLH but he does not look anything like this dark ruthless marquis. Also, Xie Zheng literally spends most of the drama being injured and sick.. Where is the commanding aura that his character is supposed to have?! He does have some impactful scenes but it’s not enough, and most of it are just stupid. One of the examples is the scene at the tent when he said commands are not a joke or something. The speech, impactful. But the context behind it is just dumb. Why would you hesitate to tell your woman who you are. Stupid logic. Also, why are all of Xie Zheng’s action scenes close ups of his face?! Agh.

I need to stop before I start spiraling. Do I enjoy it? Only Xigu Lane. Do I like it? Only the visuals. Do I recommend it? Only if you don’t care about story depth and logic.

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?nope to pedophile actors

stupid movie to a t, especially the pedophile leading actor. Kim Soo Hyun is not worth watching, his hypocrisy and greed is astounding, he should be shunned. South Koreans should choose their priorities over these kinds of so-called celebrities who are actually wolf in sheep's clothing. This soul less bastard should've gone to hell instead of Kim Sae Ron, who was a great actor at such a young age. The abuse these young female actors take from these male bastards need to stop. stupid movie to a t, especially the pedophile leading actor. Kim Soo Hyun is not worth watching, his hypocrisy and greed is astounding, he should be shunned. South Koreans should choose their priorities over these kinds of so-called celebrities who are actually wolf in sheep's clothing. This soul less bastard should've gone to hell instead of Kim Sae Ron, who was a great actor at such a young age. The abuse these young female actors take from these male bastards need to stop.

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We are so back!!!

The wait was so long but SkyNani are back! And what a comeback!!! The first episode flew by quickly, with a vague introduction of the two protagonists but without yet delving into too much detail about their backstory. The characters are interesting, with a subtle touch of irony that makes them even more engaging. The directing, acting, and CGI are all top-notch. The chemistry between Sky and Nani is the same as in HSF; they manage to create a wonderful synergy with their way of interacting. This series is going to be another huge hit for them and I can't wait to see it. Kudos to all the cast members and Sea Tawinan's cameo.

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Shin Soon-rok, welcome home. But the endgame was rushed.

I have been watching Yumi's Cells since season 1 came out. For some reason, I was not able to vibe with Ung's character despite likinng everything else about the show. The cells were the highlight of the show for me, like everyone else. Even that couldnt stop me from dropping season 2 midway because I was frustated with Babi's character. So I was skeptical going into season 3 just for the cells and Yumi herself (the growth is immaculate)

I was captivated from the first episode where Yumi meets Soon-rok. The one sided hatred was so fun and it is exactly what I came for: the cells dramaticising everything. The whole thing with the strawberry custard bread was really fun to watch. (also Hunger cell is my spirit animal.). I loved the way the system just glitched when Yumi fell for Soon-rok, because it is such a classic rom com move.

Soon-rok's cells are also the most fun to watch. The Love Cell as a doctor is a brilliant representation of his rationality and the Reason cell not being in control because he is always tired humanises the character of Soon-rok. The fact that Soon-rok is driven by love for Yumi after his principles break is so sweet because it just got redirected instead. Soon-rok just chooses Yumi. Something Woong couldnt do despite loving her and Babi...is well Babi. That is what strengtens the romance for me. But it made me realise that the reason why I wasn't into Woong and Babi. Yumi was happy but never in a way she is happy in her relationship with Soon-rok. That is a brilliant creative choice because love is a destination which you reach after trials and errors. Yumi's line, "Because two loves are not the same" anchors the whole thematic outline of the story. But here is where I was side-eyeing the creative choices.

Soon-rok's proposal came too early. I mean they were already moving fast but I wish they showed us more of how their relationship dynamic before the proposal so it feels more earned. It felt like they were rushing because of the honeymoon phrase but it was softened by Soon-rok choosing Yumi always. Maybe I am just salty that i didnt get to see more of their datimg era.

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i feel most of the youth will relate very closely with M

a lot of people will praise the acting, the production, the story, etc and i praise that too but the thing that really made it so special for me is the simplicity and innocence of a grandson portrayed in the story. the background and setting hit me hard so much even though i'm not thai. my own grandma too lives 10mins away from my house but it's been a year since i visited that house bcuz of my fear of being judged by them for my poor academics. but this movie reminded me of the long summers i spent at her house and how she used to tell me stories while sleeping inside a mosquito net hung from the wooden frames of her bed. so relatable that my grandma too gave up on meat too for prayer.

overall this movie is just a reminder that don't overlook your elders cause they will never overlook you.

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Wooooooffff...Sky-Nani are back to SIZZZLLLLLE

What a start!!!! I couldn't take my eyes off them kings of chemistry!!! Yes it is technically a bromance..but duh, we all know how a Sky-Nani bromance goes, right?

BL-Needle Score: 7. Reasonable BL-ness

I was waiting with a lot of anticipation for this one...after the rollercoaster that High School Frenemy was, I wouldn't mis this for the world!! And Ep 1 did not disappoint at all.

Sky-Nani pairing up to fight Yao energy together while (B)Romancing with their angst-love energy......is plain delish...and then how nice to have Sea do a cameo ...I'm guessing this will be a trend for the rest of the episodes too with one or the other of the GMMTV leads making an appearance for each episode?

WATCH!! WATCH!! WATCH!!

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RANYA: The Prettiest Cry-Baby in Thai GL

SHADOW OF LOVE Ep 19 - This show has the most evil, most reprehensible villain-mother in all of GL.... Zero redeeming qualities, but her being so vile and detestable is what makes the show so interesting! Exhausting and exasperating to watch, but riveting, nonetheless.

And Bebell Patthanarat Ketkaew - sweet, vulnerable Ranya - Bebell is so pretty, even when she's crying! In fact, "Ran" is the prettiest cry-baby in 🇹🇭 GL.

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SHADOW OF LOVE Finale Ep - The "kids" (Plaifah/Chat & Bebell/Ranya are both 22y.o.) just schooled the entire 🇹🇭 GL industry on how to have a long love scene that's simply magical (ep 24.1 1:50-9:25)! Ep 24.2 ties up all the loose ends ever so sweetly. For all its faults, SHADOW OF LOVE emerges as THE breakout GL series of the 2nd quarter of 2026! Good job.

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