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Hello? People? There are almost 2 billion of you in this world. One quarter of the world, so I don't understand how you don't know how to act, the production is too poor, the story has a point but there is no one to present it to the audience. Thin. Not even for 1! It's sickening to watch the disjointed shots, the ramblings of the supposed drunken lead actor, and many more illogicalities and bad performances. Do you have a Faculty of Acting or a Faculty of Fine Arts, whatever?

I'm not going to write by episode, there's no point, production and post-production generally don't exist, the acting is like that of a 5-year-old child, the camera is zero, the director is zero... I'd better stop...

Soporific, non-dynamic, no action, slow, forced conversations.

Why the narrator??? It's like we're watching a drama from the 1950s... and we're not crazy to not understand what we're seeing!

Where does he suddenly live in a dorm? Did the director not give us a consistent script or is he jumping around without a script?

DROPPED!!!!!!!!!!!!

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i am very bias when it comes to so ji sub's actorism

i just watched this because so ji sub is the mc and yes, it's still ongoing but i just couldn't help but type this. it's fantastic. yes, i know this is an overused plot and they just keep dragging it but the mc is so ji sub for god's sake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he doesn't make it cringe (at least, for me). i love looking at his sad eyes, the guy is not only a fighter but he could portray sadness well too! u can see it in his expressions, instead of just fighting the goonies. I REALLY REALLY LOVE THIS. I LOVE MERCY FOR NONE TOO.

and this just inspired me not to have any social media presence or be this biggie something. i am someone who thinks if i dont have any social media presence or if i don't act friendly to others, i'll die. but watching this just made me think "oh nothing's really gonna happen, u'll just live" so it really help!!!!!! helped me build this alter ego of being mysterious and all of that shenanigans.

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Sold off by his own family, poor, bullied country boy finds an unlikely benefactor in a rich family

Damn!! The amount of manipulation, harm and abuse that the protagonist takes in is unprecedented...its infuriating!!! I'm watching this show now to just somehow finally see some justice happen!

A slow paced story set in the 90s, borders on dark, with toxic elements and is increasingly becoming a strong tale....go past the first few episodes and you will start to be invested, or rather let me say, you'll hate it enough to want to see how it all ends.....

Be warned that it has a lot of bullying, extreme emotional manipulation, and some scenes borders on SA

BL-needle Score: 6. Low BL-ness so far

Xiao Fan, a country bumpkin with no education, zero self esteem, mostly bullied and uncared for, gets literally sold off by his family to a rich family who were looking for a 'groom' to shield their bratty daughter from social shame of being pregnant out of wedlock....the daughter who seems perpetually angry, rude and borderline narcissist, insults and bullies her fake husband every opportunity she gets as he lands in their palatial city home to act as her husband....her brother, the quiet and intelligent Bei Lu, however develops a soft corner for the poor chap...buys him clothes, tutors him and tries introducing him to the ways of the world...as the story progresses, we see this tender bond developing between these unlikely pair, the extremely lopsided power equation notwithstanding....

While Xiao Fan struggles with the education and becomes a butt of jokes with Bei Lu's friends, he seems to be good at cooking...the chief housemaid Aunt Lin takes a liking to him and teaches him to help around the kitchen and cooking...soon he starts serving soups to Bei Lu, as his way of thanking that one person who he hangs on to for some shred of kindness and hope....

With Bei's help Fan manages to get into college for vocational course, but gets bullied there too....his family continues to pester him for more favours from the Bei family every now and then and the spineless, self-loathing Xiao Fan keeps failing to say no and turns to Bei Lu every time...so much so that your blood start to boil at the shamelessness of the mother and family and the never-ending cowering of Fan...Bei Lu however seems to have genuinely fallen for the pitiful boy

Will the perpetually apologetic, servile and self-loathing Xiao Fan ever be able to find the courage to stand up for himself...where will this unusual pair head to? I'm intrigued now

Verdict: Watch, but be prepared for the triggers

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Looks good in costume

This was a cute drama, again mainly watched it for the ML!

however, i did like the story line and the characters. I did like the fact for the first time, we had a majesty that was involved in the wanting to do stand for good and not being harsh King. I also like how the majesty and his highness interactions they were absolutely 💯 not just being biased etc.

The FL was well played and thank goodness she came around when she discovered the truth of her father, i was so ready to drop the series when she started believing everyone but him.

I liked this drama and it flowed through well

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Their kisses felt SO forced bro

Well, I didn’t like their kisses, Im sorry but imo they were not giving it 🫩every time they kissed it felt very forced.
Xiyang was always getting on my nerves, she was really annoying most part of the show but at the end I kinda liked her. One thing I couldn’t take was the romanticization in the “relationship” that she had with the emperor. That was pure toxicity idc what anyone says.
But overall the drama was great and entertaining, the thing that I loved the most was my girlie yixiao, even if she felt like a secondary character in the last episodes🫩. Also liked the story between the mc, their dynamic was interesting and the chemistry was good (except for the kisses😭)

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everything about this show is just so beautiful!!

as someone who completely disliked the recently released CBLs, i seriously cannot get enough of this series!! i keep on rewatching every episode while waiting for fridays! the one thing (out of many) that sets it apart from other CBLs is the ORIGINAL audio, which captures all the raw emotion and makes the acting feel totally authentic (just like in JBLs). i absolutely hate the heavy dubbing in most CBLs (even though i enjoyed Revenged Love and Sammy’s Children’s Day, the dubbed audio still drove me crazy).
​this show is just on another level. the cinematography is just so good !! the lush tea mountains and wooden houses gives it this grounded, cinematic, and heart-healing beauty that feels so different from typical artificial studio setups, the direction (zelia you deserve every award for giving us this beautiful work of art ) , the acting (liu how are you so good at acting the age of 21 when you're just out of college with no experience??) , the chemistry (no words- ), and music (addictive as hell), everything is just so gooodd, not to mention that the whole cast is just so pretty! on every rewatch, you notice so many micro-gestures from the main lead toward the main character that just scream pure love and tender care, which is so rare to see in series these days.
​i’m honestly not sure what’s going on with the second cp (not really interested in them, also they remind me of shi yuhao & qinglang so i avoid them), but i can already feel the third cp is going to be really good. at the end of the day, people who don't enjoy the slice-of-life genre and are only into toxic or solely nc-driven series probably won't appreciate this masterpiece. (like a certain someone who rated this series 1 and stubborn 10/10 lol) but for anyone looking for authentic character depth, natural pacing, symbolism, deeper meanings and realism, it completely stands out from the rest. so far (ep 7) i would rate this show 11/10

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when chemistry isn’t enough

Since watching High School Frenemy, I became a fan of SkyNani. After all, they broke away from GMMTV’s familiar formula by making a bromance instead of a BL. Similar to The Untamed, the pair built a loyal following through their chemistry alone.

But unlike The Untamed, I think a bromance can only sustain its appeal for so long. This is one reason I appreciate that other Asian countries don’t always follow the Thai BL formula. Sometimes pairings become forced, and actors end up playing roles that don’t truly suit them. Yes, they can cry on cue or exchange intense gazes, but chemistry alone isn’t enough.

If I’m being completely honest, I think Sky and Nani are stronger as individual actors than as a permanent screen pairing. I’m also glad they don’t participate in the song-and-dance fan events that many BL couples do. In my opinion, that preserves their value as actors rather than turning them into fan-service personalities.

As for Wu, it started with tremendous promise but quickly lost its momentum. The opening episodes were compelling, yet the story soon became predictable and, at times, overly sentimental. More disappointing was the lack of meaningful character development. Nearly every major character occupied a pivotal role in the narrative, yet few were given the depth they deserved. The supporting cast, rather than enriching the story, often felt underutilized.

The biggest indication that the series wasn’t working for me was that I found myself rooting for the antagonists. When the villains become more compelling than the protagonists, it’s usually a sign that the emotional investment has shifted.

I also think the series suffered from its length. Recently, many Thai BL dramas have shortened their episode counts, perhaps following the trend of Japanese dramas. But what works in Japan doesn’t necessarily translate elsewhere. Japanese storytellers have mastered the art of concise, tightly constructed narratives. Simply making a series shorter doesn’t guarantee better pacing. In Wu, I felt there was enough material for a longer series that could have explored its characters and themes with greater depth.

I’m sure many fans will disagree with my assessment, and that’s perfectly fine. I’ve long accepted that we don’t all see stories the same way. It would be a rather dull world if we did.

In today’s BL landscape, where dozens of new titles are released every year, audiences have more choices than ever before. Ironically, while the quantity has increased, I can’t help but feel that the overall quality has gradually declined.

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Racing glory

This drama took me by surprise, as I was really wanting to watch it, however I was genuinely surprised with the way it unfolded.

The race scenes were absolutely fantastic and the fight scenes were just has good.

The story was good, the characters were so well suitable and they kinda matched each of their characters well. I loved the fact that she was determined to stand by him and he just bent to her in the most touching way.

His bravery to put her first to go see her mother was touching although i felt the timeline was a bit long, he faced his owned challenge while still staying strong to his promise was really touching.

Overall this drama definitely exceeded my expectations and I loved the racing aspects.

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Inspiring

The story and meaning behind this drama, in my opinion was definitely a good story.

A single mom raising daughter's, is basically a tough thing to do in any century, the challenges a mother face, the hardship she endure, the endless fighting she does, just to ensure her girls are well matched. For me this story showed unity within a family, the struggles they go through and challenges they face together to overcome any obstacles is truly unique in their strengths.

This shows unity with a family is by far more rewarding in heaven's eyes.

Something in today life and generation is lacking.

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