Unknown

BEST BL of 2024 No cap. It had a subtle storyline and gripping acting by brilliant casting . What I really liked is the character development of Wei Quan and Yuan throughout the story. Both of them successfully portrayed the true dilemma of their characters and how they grew better as individuals in the story. I liked how Yuan with his sheer determination finally won over the apprehensions of Qian , How when he came back from US he was more matured and bold , how Qian slowly realised what matters in the end are those who stood with you till the end. Be it the kindness of the Sang Pang or innocence of Lilli , The bits of humour through out the drama made it more better .Yuan in his all sassy attitude teasing Qian was fun to watch. While in most of the other bls , those intimate scenes (which I dont like usually ) are mostly out for pleasure , I liked how in this one it was not purely for that purpose, it was also a bold statement by Yuan asserting how he wanted to change the relationship dynamics between the two and wanted to prove that he could be the one standing with him till the end and that he could take the whole responsibility of family off Qian's shoulders and that he could prove to be his real life partner .This one was surely the one i would never regret watching .

I'm gonna be honest, when I first started this, I wasn't quite with the idea. I haven't seen much of the "forbidden love" type drama (from the tags), but I was worried I'd end up dropping it. But in the end, I absolutely LOVED IT. I found myself wishing away my days just for the next episodes to come out, and here we are.

STORY: Wei Qian took has been taking care of his sister, Wei Li Li, ever since the loss of their parents. After meeting Wei Zhiyuan, he took him in after some time since he seemed to be an orphan. Qian works alongside a gang to help provide for his family but once they all begin to grow up, he quits. Zhiyuan, whose had a long time crush on Qian, makes a move and results in angering Wei Qian. Yuan gets sent abroad for his actions, but did it really make things better, or did it make things worse?

What can I say about this other than it was a masterpiece? At first I was concerned for the whole brother thing, but over time it grew on me. "Unknown" is something you can easily get attached to with all the characters and the interesting story. I must say, I think I cried a little bit when the gun scene came around, as well as the nc scene. I had been waiting EPISODES for that scene ever since I found out about it and I think I cried for the fact I was like "FINALLY."

LIKED: -The character development of both Qian and Yuan.

-The story overall -Sam Lin🙏🏽 -The love for one another (the caring that each character had for each other) -Flash backs -No genuine love rival -Confidence of Yuan a lil over halfway through the series

DISLIKES:

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OVERALL:

Unknown is just a great series and deserves a lot of recognition for its cinematography, story, and actors. I loved the development through the episodes as it went on and the chemistry between the two actors. If I could watch this for the first time again, I would.

"People come and go in life. Being fortunate enough to have someone who stays by your side through thick and thin is a blessing. I've lost. I've found. I've found a home, a family, and a person I want to love for the rest of my life. You taught me that I should learn to carry the burdens of my own actions, just as you carried Lili and me, and kept the path to home, open. And I'll follow you down this road I chose, no matter how difficult it may be, life or death, no regrets. No matter who you are to me, from now on, no matter what happens, till death do us part. " -Wei Zhiyuan.

Taiwanese actors are really in the elements. This is especially true for the the main actor of Wei Qian. While the scripts of some other actors are kinda out of place, it is negligible. Fun fact, the teacher of the adopted brother that paid them home visit is actually Wei Qian biological elder brother in real life. The other cameo worth mentioning is Dr Lin. He is one of the main lead in another popular BL series. With only 12 episodes (30 mins each), storyline is rich but a bit lacking when it comes to the two male main leads. Some part of the storyline is fast forwarded too much. I wish there is a second season or a supplementary episode to compensate for this. Good works to actors and all the personnels involved. This is truly an enjoyable series.

I really love it, it's one of my two favorite stories (for those who want to know the other is the Thai drama - I said sunset for you/I promised you the moon). And I think this is because it is realistic and gives vibes without pretentious tension, the story is very good and not fast in telling but with good character development. First the two main actors and others also have perfect chemistry and the emotions are not forced but genuine and I feel like it's a story that could have happened somewhere near us. Not because it's bl, but because it's really worth watching, I definitely recommended it.

Unknown isn't just a BL romance - it's really a story about life. It gives a raw look into what it's like growing up without parents and the emotional scars that come with it. The story takes you on a roller coaster of feelings. We see We Qian trying to survive from a young age, doing whatever it takes just to get by. As an adult, he ends up adopting Zhi Yuan and Lili - probably because he knows exactly what it feels like to be alone.

I'm not sure if this counts as "forbidden love" since they're not biologically related, but I really liked how much Yuan cares for Qian. It honestly feels like Qian is his entire world. Meanwhile, Qian is this selfless guy who works so hard for the little family he built.

I had mixed feelings about this series. I loved the first two episodes - they just hit different. But the super slowburn really tested my patience. Still, I stuck with it because I needed to know if they would actually end up together.

The story is easy to follow, but it's emotionally heavy at times especially when it comes to Yuan, who falls in love with Qian, but seems to get stuck in the "just a brother" zone. It was kind of frustrating that Qian took so long to acknowledge his own feelings. Either he was too afraid to admit them, or he just buried them deep. Most of the plot focuses on Yuan dealing with those one-sided feelings, and Qian not reciprocating (at least, not right away). It honestly felt like it took forever for Qian to finally show how he really feels - we don't get that until episode 11 out of 12! 😁

This is actually my first time watching a BL with this kind of setup since I'm usually into Thai BLs, so it felt fresh and different. But the slowburn romance almost made me give up.

That said, the acting was amazing, and while the chemistry between the leads wasn't explosive, it was believable. One of the soundtracks sounded familiar - I think it's been used in other Taiwanese BLs before.

If you're into slowburn stories with depth and emotion, and you don't mind waiting for that romantic payoff, this one's definitely worth a try.