Secret Crush On You

 

Secret Crush On You – 9/10
Thai BL • Campus / Comedy / Emotional Growth

Let’s be honest—Secret Crush On You is one of the cringiest BLs ever made… and yet, somehow, it turns that awkwardness into its biggest charm. What starts as a hyper-exaggerated, borderline slapstick comedy transforms into a heartfelt narrative about self-worth, friendship, and the messy, complicated journey of growing up queer and insecure.

At the center of it all is Toh, a sweet, geeky, and painfully awkward boy nursing an all-consuming crush on Nuea, the confident campus senior. Yes, the obsessive fangirling and over-the-top antics can make you squirm from secondhand embarrassment, but beneath the chaos lies a very relatable inferiority complex—the feeling of not being “enough” for someone you admire. Toh’s journey is about learning to see value in himself, and the series handles this theme surprisingly well, especially in the latter half.

SkyJao (played by Seng Supachkok and Surprise Pittikorn) absolutely stole hearts as the second couple. Their dynamic is sweet, natural, and grounded—offering a refreshing contrast to the main couple's wild emotional rollercoaster. Their scenes are full of soft glances, shy smiles, and gentle affection. A++ for chemistry.

The friendship group—Toh’s supportive gang of queers and misfits—is another major win. Their bond is chaotic yet genuine, and their character arcs are fleshed out beautifully. They feel like a true found family, carrying each other through heartbreak, self-doubt, and triumphs. The friendship dynamics in this show are some of the best we’ve seen in BL.

And then there's the main couple: Toh and Nuea. Despite the unorthodox beginning (hello, shrine to his crush), they evolve into something meaningful. Their chemistry is electric, and the acting from Billy (Toh) and Seng (Nuea) is impressively nuanced, especially in emotional scenes.

While Secret Crush On You isn’t for everyone, if you survive the early over-the-top episodes, you're rewarded with a surprisingly introspective, emotionally rich, and earnest story. It embraces camp and chaos but doesn't shy away from themes like acceptance, vulnerability, and self-love.