Alright, let me just say this upfront: I WAS SKEPTICAL AS HELL ABOUT THIS SERIES. Why? Because MeenPing’s track record is... let’s just call it “iffy.” Their previous series had me snoozing on the couch, drooling into my popcorn. BUT GUESS WHAT? This one? GAME. CHANGER.

I’m actually obsessed with this series. No one’s more surprised than me. Who knew basketball drama could be this entertaining? The plot revolves around Ryu, your typical bad boy who’s softer than a marshmallow when it comes to Zen. Ryu’s out here playing basketball for the cash (relatable), and Zen’s all, “No, sweetie, we play for the love of the game.” Zen is such a positive lil’ bean, but let’s be real, even his sunshine vibes can get overshadowed by his *own* overthinking. Classic.

Now let’s talk about Ryu for a second. This man is fighting his feelings like his life depends on it. Meanwhile, Zen is all, “I like you, duh.” But Ryu? OH NO. He’s in Egypt, swimming the Nile with his besties *Denial* and *Confusion*. One second, he’s all, “Must protect Zen at all costs,” and the next, he’s like, “Nah, I’m totally straight, we’re just bros.” PLEASE. Ryu, your internalized mess is showing.

And can we talk about Frank popping up out of nowhere as the second lead? Like, “Hey besties, I’m here too!” LOL. But for real, both Frank and Meen have leveled up their acting game. No more awkward stares or wooden line delivery—growth, we love to see it. Speaking of characters, Lin? Girl. STOP. You’re so selfish sometimes! Always whining about your dad, but do you even TRY to understand his perspective? No. You just yell. It’s giving tantrum.

Also, can we address Lin and her “crush” on Ryu? Sis, where is the buildup? WHERE? Not a single scene made me go, “Oh, I see why she likes him.” It’s like she woke up one day and said, “I choose you, Pikachu.” I mean, drama’s cute and all, but at least give us some breadcrumbs. And Ryu? He owes Lin a proper rejection scene—*then* give me the juicy fallout where Lin starts hating Zen. That’s the kind of drama I live for.

Now, let’s give a round of applause to the mafia plotline. It’s not perfect, but hey, it kept me entertained. The basketball scenes? SO WELL DONE. I was fully invested, like, “Okay, ESPN, I see you.” But the action sequences? Meh. Ryu gets injured after like *two seconds* of fighting. Sir, what even happened? Did you trip over a pebble? Give me some punches, some broken furniture, some DRAMA.

Lastly, let’s circle back to MeenPing. Ping is out here being the most precious bean alive. I just want to squish him. Meen, though? I don’t know, he still has that awkward energy, and I feel like he’s not vibing with Ping as much as Ping is with him. Ping is giving heart-eyes, and Meen is giving... “I’m straight but thanks.” It’s very God Itthipat-coded. JUST SAYIN’.

Overall, I really liked the series. It’s fun, the basketball scenes slap, and the heart-throbbing moments? SO GOOD. But the mafia fight scenes need work, and Ryu’s emotional crisis was exhausting. Still, it’s a rewatch for me because PING. IS. ADORABLE. And I need more of Zen’s sunshine vibes in my life. *Bye, love y’all.* 🏀💖