Ain’t that usual kind of game we see from mainstream shows

Love everything about this show. I learned a lot just by watching the tension and plots that the story has to offer. Both of the main characters are loveable in their ways. Their combination was too powerful; one was intelligently clever in technical and scientific aspects while the other one knew how to play with someone right on top of his palm. I swear, their pairing is cuter than some mainstream romance series out there!

Meguro Ren is a beast. Never in my mind would I imagine that the actor who played so gentle and sweet in Kieta Hatsukoi could be badass and playful in this drama. This is the first Sana Hayato project that I watched and I am already loving him. At first, the story of this show is something about a deathly kids game based on its title but never expected it to be more realistic and indulgent. It allows me to be interested in how a successful business works, the cycle of stocks and investments, marketing the business, and many other things.

It was a roller coaster of a challenging journey that started with a trivial game plan, to starting their start-up company and making it well-known in the world of business. AI was already a very good concept of a company but then, they are the most selfish person in the world, and they also win the gaming and media industry. I swear, watching them win every time was a sparkling event through my eyes. If a second season is possible, I am looking forward to how they will counter the upcoming big challenges and the new game plan that Haru and Gaku is about to untold during the epilogue.

Leia Mais

The charm of youth

In all Asian countries, China has always been doing great in producing school-based and coming-of-age genres as a series. The transition from old school to the present years settled the firm foundation of making the audience nostalgic and reminisce about the beauty of their youthful days. The best factor that I’ve seen from these dramas is the perfect blend of romance and friendship as the major highlight of their stories. When I Fly Towards You is one of the best examples of a drama that caters to the fantastic era of young adults throughout their lives.

I am super invested in this drama, especially during the time when all of them are still in the same school, where all of my favorite episodes come from. It is important for me as a viewer that all characters have their own spotlight to shine and this project provides me with it. All five of them have a story to tell and a path of journey to walk through with their own selves. They always made me cry with happiness every now and then.

It was almost a ten out of ten score for me not until they reached their university and adulthood age when I somehow felt less happy than the previous episodes. Yet, I still enjoyed the show and am grateful to see each of them fulfilling their dreams individually.

Rang Rang, Su Zai Zai, Guran, Jiang Jia, Guan Fang, and the rest of the characters in this show play a remarkable portrayal of their respective roles and they always have a special place in my heart. I love that they made me feel warm and joyful. To be able to look back once more on how beautiful the life of a youth is.

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Oh Yes! Here comes Tseng Jing Hua to once again, slay!

Tseng Jing Hua, the man that you are! He made me fall in love over and over again. Your Name Engraved Herein has a very special place in my heart and Pu Yi Yong and Birdy have the same lovely character that I adore a lot. Tseng Jing Hua is ethereally handsome! The outfits look too comfy for him. His facial expressions are so charming, got too many screenshots from it. Those deadly stares with sizzling eyes, kissable lips, perfectly defined nose-shaped, and his overall existence are too good for me to never get tired of seeing him. The best thing about Tseng Jing Hua is, as an actor, he can act. His speaking voice is so sexy and the way he cried can attack the soft spot in my heart too. This man is very like boyfriend material in general.

I saw several bromance clips of the two main characters from various social media platforms before starting to binge-watch the drama. They own the show and there’s no doubt that they are the main reason why the series is enjoyed by many. Their cute interactions are too funny and entertaining -comedy at its finest. My BL heart is even getting happier when Fandy Yan makes his appearance as a supporting role for two-three episodes. Along with Nonkul as the kid who lost his brother during a terrible night of their life. The best part -was the unexpected CPR kiss that Cao Guang Yan did to Pu Yi Yong during the finale.

They can also make you feel emotional. From the death of his father and grandfather to the featured stories of different kinds of left-over emotions in the world. The conclusion of the living corpse, the guy with the tattoo on his back, and the father who lost his child are my personal favorites.

The characters are perfectly cast. I love the mother and father of Pu Yi Yong, the police officers, the father of Guang Yan, Yi Yong’s two friends, and all of the actors in the show. For me, it doesn’t have the perfect storyline but it is enough to make me feel excited to watch episode per episode. I highly appreciate the efforts of everyone to make this show, a successful and memorable one.

Leia Mais

Interesting yet mediocre

All hail to GMMTV’s newly added brilliant talent, Sea Tawinan. A rookie actor who can showcase above-average acting skills along with his superb visual and appealing boyish masculinity; this has captivated me since the release of the trailer.

The storyline has its unique charms. I enjoy that they emphasize the differences between the two universes (the snow season and same-sex marriage in Thailand are superb.)

My favorite element of this drama is the color palettes that also fit the main character's job profession as a color grader. The title of every episode was aligned with the characters' plot, outfits/wardrobes, settings/locations, and mood. I once again appreciated the great production efforts of the whole crew in terms of the abundant beautification of the show’s cinematography. My second favorite is the unexpected cameo appearance of several GMMTV’s notable personalities.

I like the show however I feel like something is missing and lacking. It’s either the progress of the story, its impact, or both. It almost feels like another plain BL but fortunately, some scenes lift up the viewers' energy on getting entertained. Those side characters mostly save me from getting bored. Ohm-Nanon still has that undying chemistry, Perth character introduction is an ice-breaker, Neo is just as comedic as he is, and I want more scenes coming from Aou and Boom since they are so cute here.

If the multiverse does exist, I hope our selves living in those worlds are doing great (too).

Leia Mais

Recipes: Creamy visuals, fruity blend of stories, old fashioned nutty plot, and a messy ending.

A pilot episode should leave a good impact to the viewers so that they can continue to watch the rest of the episodes and Baker Boys did that. I never expected this show to turn out to be great. The filming of the process of making desserts was a fine one too, it makes me feel hungry and crave for sweets.

Lee Thanat being the eye candy with real talent is a wise casting decision. His character Punn is so cute that perfectly fits his personality as a person. The way his mom called him “baby boy” and his fluffy smiling reaction was wholesome. One thing I love about Punn is that he deeply cares for the people around him. He's a good man but really became weird when it comes to women. Throughout the show, he was just as hot, cute, sexy, and handsome as ever. It’s a good thing that he knows how to act properly and that no one can pinpoint his popularity just because of the help of his looks.

Singto on the other hand, has explicit versatility as an actor. I love his flirty and mischievous character. An episode of Baker Boys is incomplete without him doing all his might to romantically tease his boss. He nailed Weir’s character; the mannerism, voice, intonation, and the overall acting was delivered in a natural way. Singto can be paired with anyone, because he simply knows how to portray the role and give the chemistry needed from it.

I am so happy to see Pluem once again starring in a show. His extraordinary acting from “Happy Birthday” the series, still lives within me. He really grows a lot but still has the charm of being adorable no matter what he does. He’s such a promising young man. His role Krating, being a domineer boxer inside the ring but fragile to sweets is such a cutie. Him being brave enough to tell frankly how annoyed he is to his boss and by calling him “Weird Uncle” was the most amusing thing from the show. Krating’s backstory was something that was worthy of my tears. I cried the moment that he’s feeling too scared to say goodbye to his newly found family. That was a heartwarming episode to emphasize the importance of having a comfortable circle who are deserving to be called as one's "HOME.” Krating has his reason and sad reality on why he doesn’t like the idea of sending him abroad. The Sweet Day and the people he met there became his source of strength after leaving the Boxing Academy. Thank goodness that Krating and the people around him finally understand each other.

Pooh being not so good on anything because of what happened from the past is so sad. There was a specific scene where he was hit by Krating multiple times because he misunderstood the situation, and it will never be fun for me. Pooh’s character introduction was poorly executed. However, he has a kind and innocent nature that gives light to the show.

Hilarious. There’s no dull moments everytime Krating teases his boss by calling him uncle and doing stuff to irritate him. But Punn's reaction makes it funnier, along with Weir’s never-ending frisky attitude. It’s a total game over when Weir decides to wink for someone. Punn living his life with the line of “One person disrespect me, the other one flirts with me.” I've been constantly laughing from time to time thanks to them. The lovey-dovey moments of Lee and Pluem from the show made me ship them for a moment. It was perfectly cute and entertaining to see both of them mocking each other.

The scenes just keep getting humorous every episode. The chemistry between Lee and Singto is so captivating, unfortunately, I define the show as a semi-BL one. Still wishes that GMMTV will give Lee a real BL show cause it fits him a lot. The moment they lived together, Baker Boys became a family. Punn being the father, Weir as the mother, Pooh as their older son, and lastly Krating being the youngest son in the family. Their bond is as sweet as their desserts in the cafe.

But…

I hate to admit that I began to feel bored after the sixth episode. The heartwarming father-and-daughter talk was comforting to hear but it just doesn't make me feel the same kind of enthusiasm vibes that I felt during the earlier episode. Anyways, the additional character entry was an exciting one. Seeing Weir’s ex-lover seems to help lighten up the mood yet he has a trash character that is obsessed with Weir even though he already has his own family.

The weakness of the series is that the plot twists are so easy to predict. It was so obvious that the new teacher is the sweet murderer, there is no one in the cast that was as suspicious as he is. I didn’t even call it a plot twist anymore. I think they wasted a good opportunity to give the viewers an unexpected turn out.

The biggest flaw Weir presented in the show is his phobia about women that involved his past with his own mother. Trauma’s formed because of the painful situation that they experienced from the past. It is hard for an individual to overcome it in a merely short duration of time. I am okay that Weir and Punn both overcome their trauma at the end but I guess it is more realistic to let the other one end without forgiving the person who causes their phobia, specially to Punn and Tert condition. He was abducted as a child and the reason why he is so afraid of eating desserts. Yes, the kidnapper is feeling sorry about the past but the ending in which Punn is the one who initiates to visit Tert house doesn’t suit my expectation or maybe I’m the only one who feels this way.

The ending doesn't leave a mind-blowing scene and it was just simply saying goodbyes to the whole cast. I am a little bit disappointed with the last few episodes but it was good enough to be labeled as one of GMMTV’s fine shows. The transition on having a comedic sequence to the story of the murderer seems off at the beginning but I manage to get used to it. The most important thing is that I enjoyed watching the show and I love hearing myself laugh because of them.

Leia Mais

I get what I expect; phenomenal acting, straightforward storyline, and great cinematography and OST

After watching ITSAY, I expected a lot from the second part and yes it doesn’t disappoint me. Kuddos to all the people behind its success, the title itself is already beautiful so do the whole story. As a student who also studying communication arts, I feel so connected to the drama. The portrayal of Teh wanting to be an actor is great and it really shows how difficult it is for someone to become an actor without luck and given opportunities. Why is it so hard to do what we loved?

Indeed, University life is so different compare to our school days during high school. Most people actually change during this era, time is really valuable at this point. We are all chasing for our dreams in our own chosen path. I love the tension given to the couple; one is not ready to accept changes between those people who shares the same desired path as him and the other one chooses to let go of his long term dream the moment he finds out that it so difficult for him to pursue it. In our life, there are couple of times that we have to choose between giving up and continuing on going on.

But the main plot here is Teh cheating on Oh-Aew. During this episode I am so angry with what Teh did, he hurt his boyfriend big time. Oh-Aew breaking up with him is the satisfying thing ever and what people should actually do in real life. But I hesitated about my opinion after watching the finale. At some point, I just wish that the ending is the two of them had their closure and became a good friend only but a part of me also agrees with the ending, because I really witnessed their love story and I must say that maybe giving Teh another chance isn’t a bad idea. Just like Bas said to Oh-Aew some couple become stronger after getting back together and some become toxic. Personally, if I am Oh-Aew, I don’t want to be with Teh again.

Overall, it was an extraordinary second part. Excellent acting from each of the cast, it was so realistic and very convincing to us, the viewers. Great sequence of story and amazing cinematography/editing skills. Plus, another pretty OST once again, very romantic and pleasing to my ears. I love how they ended up the story filming back on Phuket where everything starts on. I guess Thai BL shows must be something like what ITSAY and IPYTM gives to me, no cringe acting, genuine and timely story with a very soothing relevant ideas from the first episode till the last one.

Leia Mais

Another living proof why k-medical drama is a god tier

it's a fun coincidence that I finished watching this on it's first year anniversary. The reason I watched this is because its rank number one slot on mydramalist, which really deserves the slot. Korean medical drama is my cup of tea so I enjoyed watching this show.

STORY & CAST

Heartwarming and inspirational drama. Hospital Playlist gives me too much positivity in life. Also, the show offers a well-packed medical field of professions. Giving us a thoracic surgeon, pediatrician, obstetrician, neurologist, and a general surgeon, all in one medical show.

I don't know if the absence of a villain character in the story is a good thing or a bad thing. Good because it's not typical compare from other shows and just mainly focus on being a light drama. Bad thing because I guess there is no stable or concrete problem to be solve and suspense the viewers.

The show made me admired doctors and health workers more. I gained too many lessons from both medical field and real life lessons.

Not too much fan of romance. I am neutral on the romance explicit in the story. But Jung Won and Gyeo Wool is an exception. I love how their love story revolved. Also, Chi Hong one sided love towards Song Hwa makes me sad but gives me butterflies at the same time. I do hope that Song Hwa will fall for him on season 2.

The main characters' friendship is strong and reliable. Even with their individual differences, they perfectly bond together.

ACTING

I don't have anything bad to say about their acting because every one of them nailed it and delivered the role in a natural way.

MUSIC

The band members are too talented. I love how they stick with their title Hospital Playlist, performing songs every episodes is too artistic.

OVERALL

I gave this a 9/10 rating because I was not really attached with it and I feel like something is missing. Many casting or characters has its own pros and cons.

I'm excited for the second season.

Leia Mais

Unlike the first season, The Gifted Graduation doesn't really excites me. Overall, it is good but not better than the first. Storyline is the keypoint of the series and I love how they added new gifted students to the cast but I just hope that some of the cast specially the twins have given enough screen time to displays their potential in a helpful way on defeating the minister and the director. In terms of the plot twist, it doesn't really amaze me anymore maybe because of the enemy-turn-to-alliance-then-back-to-enemy-again type of twist. I just want that everyone can use their potential in a realistic way. For example, the director can easily use his power to gain control of the students but he didn't hahaha.

I'm hoping for a third season but with a new cast and story so that we can witness various gifted potential with different goals this time. I love this series so much!

Leia Mais

Love can be seen in any forms

A well-executed love story with key takeaways that love can be felt despite the hindrance that the other party has or vice-versa. They have fascinated me since the first episode; their good looks, heartwarming storyline, and acting performances are cleverly emphasized.

There was this dramatic scene on EP09 when Jiang Shao Peng’s mother was rushed to the hospital. The way they convey how Shao Peng keeps his emotions all throughout himself as a deaf person is excellent. It was a peak moment for him to release the anger inside him and show his frustration for not being able to speak. The exchange of lines, both in sign language and with the spoken script, was deserving of a big round of applause. This is my favorite scene as it showcases how great the two main leads are as an actor.

Even the side couple never disappoints. I adore their scenes as it was chaotically cute. The chemistry between both couples is superb. We may not get the full approval from Sean’s dad at the end, but I think we can conclude that his dad cares a lot about him that much. After all, the finale has already given us a happy ending for everyone. A semi-light BL that delivered a perfect portrayal of how we can define love and express it in any form of communication.

Leia Mais

DaouOffroad translates syncing chemistry

This is a light BL that blends romance and comedy. They give us a set of loveable cast. Daou and Offroad’s first drama as a couple is surely a success. They look so baby here and their undying charms never disappoint. Even the supporting characters, from Phumjai’s family to their grocery store crew members, performed pretty great and they're all adorable.

Revolving around the store set-up, mini upside-down scenarios, and slowly falling in love were the pros of the show. However, the plot of debt at the end, unfortunately, ruined the fun and quality of the drama. Specifically, for them to leave the brother in the den of a scary business owner was an annoying turn-of-event for me.

Nevertheless, the show was good enough to include its unique element of the Mandarin-Thailand language as one of its major sources of love. It was a fine watch and offered feel-good BL vibes.

Leia Mais

Cute but that’s all it has

We got another light and fluffy BL from Japan. I’ll never get tired of a soft-to-charismatic pairing as it has a potential they can explore to spice up their romance. In which, the drama showcases at least half of my expectations.

The innocent Taishin is undoubtedly a personification of the Japanese term, kawaii. Yet, at some point in the drama, I get bored. The lack of plot in the story created a bland flavor to the overall outcome. Takara is handsome but not enough to save the show and his character isn’t even that loveable.

Subjectively, the creepy old man stalker was the best climax of the show. I wanted him to be put behind bars. The next scenes after this were just mediocre. I’m not even interested in watching the sequel version from the end-credit scene. Takara no Vidro was another average stress-free BL show if you’re looking for a quick binge-watch.

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When the man found the 52-hertz whale that lives in a mountain

The acting performances from the three of them made the drama more remarkable. Despite shooting in a limited location, episodes, and casts; the outcome was insanely great. Pond with his long hair and exposed chest is legendary. I am drooling at how sexy he is but more importantly, in awe of how great he is with the dramatic exchange of lines with Uncle In and his mother. A boy who is seeking an answer to the death of his father but eventually falls in love with his father’s true love. A complicated flow of events but I am buying it.

Nike, as Uncle In, is the definition of a daddy. I can’t blame Wang for shooting a fiery glare on those tight muscles. Both of them are too hot to handle. The more episodes I’ve watched, the deeper I wanted them to kiss. Those stares sent signals of them craving to eat each other but holding back because of their tangled relationship. The sexual tension is high and showcases a perfect atmosphere to convey the feelings of their characters,

They also introduced me to the story of a 52-hertz whale which is sad knowing how isolated it is while patiently waiting for someone to reach its place. It was a prominent concept in the drama as it visualizes the life of Uncle In. Not being together at the end was understandable and I love how the finale ended with taglines representing the lessons we got from the three characters; Wang, In, and the noisy mother. This has already carved their uniqueness in the BL history and I salute them for bringing a new trope to BL fans.

Leia Mais

Make the best out of the limited-time drama duration

It is another short but fun web series that executed a well-presented love story from a lovely pair. The visuals and the chemistry are surely top-notch. The leads can surely know how to act and deliver their script flawlessly.

I was in awe during one of their passionate kissing scenes; he lifted his head back to continue the attempted kiss was insanely great. They got closer the more alcohol they drank together. Also, the “good night” from the fifth episode was charming.

Jealousy can make the romance spicier in a good way. I love that sudden entrance of the male second lead. Although he only lasted for a single episode, it was enough to add flavor to the romance of the main couple.

In the finale, I think creating a history from them in the past was unnecessary but it was still cool. Nevertheless, ending the series in another fiery kiss like they wanted to eat each other so badly was phenomenal.

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Refreshing nostalgia of love

It’s Do Woo’s time to shine, once again! His charming smiles spread positive vibes within me and the way he nailed his role as Kim Dong Hui was excellent. I was in awe at how beautiful he was during one of the scenes when he was smiling up to his ears with splashing water in the background. This boy is so precious, an adorable gem.

Won Tae Min as Ko Ho Tae also delivered a well-acted performance as someone who shared the same romantic love with his beloved boy. The please-teach-me-how-to-kiss scenarios were beautifully written. It’s the plot of the story that ignites the flame of love to the both of them.

The story should give us more info regarding Dong Hui’s father. There was one scene when he was beaten up on his birthday with the mother just crying in the corner and kind of being used to it. In terms of romance, I liked how they blended a good amount of chemistry without relying on other supporting casts. Yet, at some point, I am hoping that Dong Hui’s classmate can be the potential love rival of Ho Tae as explicit during the first few episodes.

Honestly, I almost forgot the whole storyline of its sequel. This prequel ended up better than the first show. Nevertheless, both shows did well and I am happy to complete another well-written short BL series.

Leia Mais

Appreciate the effort

An average BL drama that does not feel bland yet not great either, it was just an ‘okay’ kind of show. They started well as I find the characters interesting but that’s it. I think the first to second episodes were the best ones out of the twelve episodes they had. I can see that they all did their best but the overall outcome for me was just fine, nothing less and nothing more.

I can sense the chemistry from the four of them but it lacks appeal. The way they bring us back when Neil meets the younger version of Sea is not cute at all as they end up being paired together. They should at least hired a teenager version of Neil to make their pairing pleasant since the age gap was shaking them out.

Reese and Orca's language barrier was a nuisance. They should just at least stick with using English when they speak to each other. Although the non-verbal communication, specifically the drawing, was charming. Reese is a giant cutie and I did not expect to see his hot naked body with him having a delightful young face.

When it comes to music as their genre, I just hoped that they presented more songs without repeatedly singing the same set of songs throughout the whole show. I got bored many times but still glad that I finished this without dropping. Love the cast but they should polished the script and execution prior to releasing it.

Leia Mais