My Dear Gangster Oppa

Technically the title is inaccurate. Oppa is the term which girls use to address an older male acquaintance. Since this is a BL series, that means the main characters are boys. And Hyung is the correct term for boys to call their older acquaintance. But I'm not here to talk about technical issues. I'm here to rate the performance of this series. Plot wise, it's pretty simple. An ordinary person fell in love with a gangster member. There wasn't any big plot twist, but it's still pretty good to watch. And unlike most series which were made lately, the conflict made sense. The ending was also satisfying. Don't worry about sad or bad endings. You won't get that here. It's safe to say that this series is a step up from Ai Long Nhai. Which featured the same main actors, but worse plot.

My Dear Gangster Oppa has a pretty cool concept that instantly caught my attention. One of the things I really appreciated was the inclusion of gamer representation, especially the MOBA kind. As someone who used to play mobile games online, that part really hit home and made the characters feel more relatable.

MeenPing definitely carry the show with their chemistry. I have to say, I really like Guy (Ping) in this; he's such a sweetie and brings a warm charm to his role that makes it easy to root for him.

That said, not all the characters were enjoyable. Guy's friend, for example... whew. His obsession with Guy was way over the top and honestly just annoying. He really tested my patience every time he appeared.

Now, I've always been a sucker for mafia/gang-themed stories, so I was excited to see how this one would play out. Unfortunately, the mafia angle here felt kind of shallow. The fighting scenes weren't convincing, and the overall gangster storyline didn't have the depth or grit I usually look for in this genre.

Visually, though, the show is a treat. The cinematography is amazing, with beautiful shots, great lighting, and overall polished production.

As for the side couple... yeah, they didn't work for me. There was no spark between them, and the pairing just felt forced.

On the bright side, the villain Kenji was surprisingly effective. He got under my skin in all the right ways, so props to the actor for really selling that role.

Despite its flaws, My Dear Gangster Oppa still managed to keep me entertained from start to finish. It's not perfect, but if you enjoy sweet chemistry, a touch of gamer life, and a sprinkle of mafia drama (even if a bit undercooked), it's worth a watch.