Be On Cloud is firing on all cylinders. KinPorsche proved they could deliver an electrifying queer romance set against the bloody chaos of mafia warfare—balancing grit, glamour, and gut-punch emotion without ever taking their foot off the gas. They didn’t sand down the edges or soften the blows just because their leads were gay. If anything, it gave the story more teeth, more reason for its characters to crawl through the mud and come out bloodied but unbroken.

With Shine, the studio shifts into more treacherous terrain: an era when flower power clashed with political upheaval, and queerness—though no longer criminal—was still treated as a hushed scandal, especially among the elite. Here, it isn’t just about who you love, but what it costs you to love them.

And that’s the genius of it. The series doesn’t lean on sweat-soaked spectacle or soap-operatic theatrics. Its power lives in the negative space: a hand grazing another, a glance that overstays its welcome, a breath you’re not sure you should release. In those charged silences—where stillness cuts deeper than words—Be On Cloud’s craftsmanship, and the raw gravity of its cast, blaze through like candle crackling through the darkness to light up a room.

Led by Apo and Mile, the cast is nothing short of flawless. Yuke Songpaisan (Son) brings a raw, wounded edge to Lert, a figure both tragic and magnetic in his torment. Yotsawat Tawapee (Euro), meanwhile, lights up the screen as Ran—an idealist who refuses to back down, proving with every scene that sometimes the pen really is mightier than the sword. I am excited (but scared) to see where their relationship goes.

Then there’s Victor (Peter Deriy), radiating jealousy at the bond between Trin (Apo) and Tanwa (Mile). It’s almost endearing—perfectly pitched for his age—this mix of ambition and insecurity. He wants to make a difference. He’s desperate to. But like so many young dreamers, it’s his own hubris that keeps tripping him up.

The soundtrack for this series – much like KinnPorsche– is so damn good. Not only does it fit perfectly, it enhances the story, like it’s own character. 

Honestly, it’s probably my most favorite series of 2025 and while I’m sad it’s already half-over I can’t wait to see what’s next. 

There will be more BL reviews soon so… 

Stay tuned!