A must see series
I heard so much about this series and finally had time to binge watch it. Ugh!!! So many emotions. Absolutely loved it and the trope in here is my guilty pleasure. Good story. Not to much to complain about but i think it needed maybe 1 or 2 more episodes to get the full emotional effect but they did great with what they had. LOVE zhou and gao soo much. Yu and Sam are 10/10 actors, like i was extremely impressed. Music in some parts felt off but it didnt ruin the series for me on bit. Highly recommended seriesWas this review helpful to you?
I literally opened this account to review this series
I just wanna say it's my favourite bl series till now and lemme tell you I've watched tons of them. The story may seem like your typical College romance or something but no it has way more to it.The acting, chemistry, viduals, the story everything is just so perfect. And I don’t really have enough words about the title track that Was actually sang by Yu(main lead). It's so good and soothing and literally keeps playing in my mind.
I want more seasons of it..
I loved this series so much and it's highly recommended. Go watch it people and thank me later ?
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Snackable BL
I really loved the main couple in the show. I felt like their enemies to lovers story line was a bit fast paced, but the chemistry between the two actors really carried over to their characters and it hooked me in. It’s a short, snackable BL at only six episodes, a small bonus episode making 6 1/2. I thought the acting was great, considering what this genre usually serves up. The couples were attractive, which no doubt helped with their chemistry. The storyline wasn’t a hundred percent unique for sure. But as you’ll see in season two I think they improved a lot on the unique storyline. I would’ve been mad if season one ended the way it did but they redeem themselves with continuing the story in a season two, which is usually unheard of in a BL. Definitely be ready to watch season one and two back to back for complete satisfaction. I will definitely rewatch this again. Hoping there is a season three to flesh out all the couples and their stories.Was this review helpful to you?
Awesome
Wow this drama was totally amazing, I loved every part of this drama, the chemistry between the main characters and the second couple, were felt and seen.The story was a bit cliche, and in unrequited love, SY and SD coming together was a bit of a cliche, the things that he did to his attention or just to be noticed by him was kinda cute. The music was good throughout the series and at the right time. Also the fact that we got an under water kiss in the first episode itself, not to say in the first minute of the series.
I loved this series, this unrequited love story just hit difference in Bl, not only did do they ba phenomenal job they were Hot. This series flows nicely every scene seems meaningful, there is no boring moment.
Loved it
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Worth watching
Overall, it was a good drama. I liked it—especially the cast. The chemistry of the main leads was so good. But I didn't like a few things, for example, the ending of 1st season and the start of 2nd season. It was a bit unclear. But the 1st season was so good, worth watching again. The acting was also excellent. Long story short, I enjoyed the show very much.Zhou Shu Yi is a really cute and kind of sassy person also very adorable but stubborn, and Gao Shi De is a calm and caring person. Gao Shi De is in love with Shu Yi for a long time but he never showed his attention. To stay in front of him, he always beat Shu Yi in competition. But he wanted to be friends. He just wants to be close, and that's really sweet. He finally gets a chance, also he's always stalking him LOL. but later Shu Yi found out that Shi de loves him he was scared because he thought he might have feelings for him too.... but he doesn't want to fall in love with a man. So he decided to go on a date but couldn't really focus on her, because in his mind there's only one. Later he acknowledges that he likes Gao Shi De and his absence really bothers him. He misses him. also tries to find him but Gao Shi De vanishes.
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Typical BL that is quite nicely produced
I actually like the series but I find it hard to pinpoint what I like about it.WBL No. 1 for You and WBL Fighting Mr 2nd seem to work better as a single series than divided into 2 parts. Breaking the story up into two (or more?) parts has resulted in some unevenness.
In No. 1 for You, the ending is a little rushed and some things feel unaccounted for. The basic trajectory of the story is also not altogether original, though it probably belongs to the sort of storyline that will always have a place in love stories: someone with one-sided love pinning for another person. How good the story is, then, depends on the characters and how movingly the story is told.
In this case, Gao Shi De's one-sided love is quite moving as we look at the little things he does for Zhou Shu Yi and the back story of how he falls in love with Shu Yi.
WBL: No. 1 for You falls very much in the safe terrain of BLs: the characters are young university students, the love is innocent, there is a lot of cuteness even as we feel bad for Shi De because of his one-sided longing for someone who regards him as a competitor. Perhaps it is sufficiently light-hearted because we are likely familiar with the genre: the one-sided love will be reciprocated at some point. Yet, it is also after the couple become boyfriends that the story becomes a little weaker. It seems to be leading somewhere but it doesn't get anywhere by Episode 6, the last episode. It does get somewhere in Fighting Mr 2nd, but that's also why it's hard to take No. 1 for You as a standalone series.
While the of No. 1 for You isn't very adventurous and doesn't stretch the limits of the BL genre, the telling of the story and the acting are quite good, making it quite a good BL to watch. At first, I found the way the actor for Zhou Shu Yi speaks a little odd. However, his acting is quite on point and I realize that he's half Japanese, so Mandarin may not be his best language. (The character has a similar background, so I guess it all works in the end.)
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Simple BL story quite wholesome, in a classic way - looking forward season 2 !
The drama is quite classic in its form and content: it is a BL story in a college setting, with a rivals-to-lovers trope. It could have been quite mundane due to its very typical concept but it managed to keep my attention all the way.I really enjoyed the pairing of the two main actors. They are handsome and had a good chemistry together. Acting-wise, it was not perfect (with a bit of over-acting) but they managed successfully to transmit emotions in the more painful scenes. I found them believable, even though the relationship progressed quite suddenly (which was expected given the length of the show). I was less convinced by some of the monolog scenes, they were a bit too explanatory. Once again, it was a case of "telling" rather than "showing" the feelings of the characters.
The soundtrack was not memorable but still quite nice with some lovely romantic and sorrowful ballads as well as some classical music. The production value was standard for the genre, it is low budget but effective.
I would recommend this to people looking for a simple BL story quite wholesome, it is super short and bingeable. The tropes are classic but well executed, it will give you all the feels.
To be noted: There is a Special episode 6.5 to complete the Season 1 story as well as a "Special version" of the whole season 1. (=> So either watch the "regular" version of S1 + its Special episode 6.5; either you watch the "special" version of S1).
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Hands down my favourite BL!!
This is hands down one of the best bl I have watched...the acting was another on level....most of the time the biggest problem I have whenever I am watching a BL is the acting of the actors not being even average...but this was just great...both the Main leads did a great job especially Sam...omg he was amazing...and after finding out that it was YU's first acting project I was surprised because it didn't feel like he was doing this for the first time..all the other actors also did a great job...even tho it's only 6 episodes they managed to complete the story with the right pacing...to me it didn't felt rushed at all...the actor's chemistry was great and I can't wait to watch the next season... everyone on the show did a great job...the songs used in the show were also greatWas this review helpful to you?
We need more of this
This is a BL, it is a yaoi. Yet it doesn’t feel like it. And that is a good thingMost BL’s are over saturated with healthy and unrealistic relationships. But man, between the two male leads is the most compelling and heartwarming relationship I’ve seen from a BL.
The characters react like people really do, and regardless of gender the couple is a favorite of mine.
Without the over sexual themes or the relationship stemming from lust, it’s realistic and compassionate. The reactions between the two is way more entertaining to watch other than two guys making out. The story has depth and my only complaint is that it wasn’t long enough. There is a second season, so I hope it fills some questions I have
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Sam is the Master of Pining
Foundational Romance Tropes? Enemies to lovers + long term pining + sunshine/tsundereThere’s some pretty epic pining in BL, and while Sarawat certainly wins for Thailand and Kurosawa for Japan, Gao Shi De pines for Olympic gold in We Best Love. The way he looks at fierce kitten Zhou Shu Yi broke my heart.
Is there a better pairing than soft af seme and tough af uke? Not in my book (probably because my book started with 90s yaoi.)
The story line is compressed and watered down because this is Korean BL so each season is too short. But the acting and production values are top notch, and in the end the performances are so good they entirely sweep away a flawed plot and thin narrative arc. It’s rare for me to like a show DESPITE the story, We Best Love stands with To My Star as one of the few. It's GREAT.
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Even better than expected!
Wow! Loved this! New favorite for sure.I only have good things to say. For an enemies to lovers it's not much of a slow burn which is nice. Sam and Yu's chemistry is incredible.
I thought the pacing was really good. There's not too much insistance on stuff that we maybe don't care too much to see like Shu Yi's initial crush.
I love getting to see Shu Yi go from angry and hurt to a soft marshmallow, he's so sweet. As for Shi De, that boy is instantly so loveable. Shi De's mom is also such a nice character.
The soundtrack is really nice as well, I mean it's all just really good. Watch it, seriously.
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It is all about the Two Leads! It is all believable!!
We Best Love and Fight Mr. 2nd are truly nice The two leads are so perfect in their acting skills…Sam Lin and Yang Yu are so believeable. I wanted more…watch All Episodes in one sitting…truly enjoyed my evening. Great Writing by Lin Pei-Yu and Excellent Directing by Ray Jiang. It is truly about the two leads Lin and Yu. I Want More. A Very Nice 12 Part Series. Kudos to all. Hopefully there will more installments later on. Oh but when the Doctor Smoked..That was a Massive Failure…Please Asian TV Series…No Smoking!Was this review helpful to you?
