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Friend or Lover

Friend or Lover  ·  2021, Taiwan
5.8
2,547 ratings
7
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Watchlisted
● Completed 🕑 2021

The story revolves around four good friends who slowly discover their feelings for each other, and how their relationship changes from friends to lovers. (Source: MyDramaList)

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Reviews (5)

Four close university friends—Lan Yi Tian, Yu Xing Kong, Ahai, and Yas—navigate the blurry line between friendship and love. When Yi Tian, a reformed ex-gang member, defends Xing Kong from bullies, he reignites a dangerous feud with his old gang. As the two grow closer, their bond deepens into something neither expected, but past secrets and a looming gang threat put everything at risk. Meanwhile, Yas harbors a quiet, unrequited love for Yi Tian, adding a layer of bittersweet tension. With a runtime of just over an hour, this Taiwanese micro-series delivers a surprisingly heartfelt friends-to-lovers story, balancing sweet moments with understated drama. Despite its low budget, the genuine chemistry between the leads and the earnest storytelling make it a charming watch for those craving a quick, emotional BL fix.

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Joey Yu
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Singo Yu
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Alan Song
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Friend or Lover Episode 1
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Friend or Lover Episode 2
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Friend or Lover Episode 3
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Friend or Lover Episode 4
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Friend or Lover Episode 5
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Friend or Lover Episode 6
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Friend or Lover Episode 7
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AshileSun_fan
March 2025
9/10
I absolutely loved this! The chemistry between Yi Tian and Xing Kong is off the charts—so natural and sweet. No unnecessary drama, just pure friends-to-lovers goodness. The OST is also really catchy. Sure, it's low budget, but who cares when the emotions hit this hard? A hidden gem.
LO
logic_over_fluff
April 2025
5/10
I appreciate the effort, but the production is painfully amateur. The fight scenes are laughably bad—punches don't connect, no bruises afterward. The main lead looks too old for a university student, and the pacing is all over the place. That said, the first episode is cute, and the runtime is mercifully short. Not terrible, but hardly a must-watch.
MB
music_boy_love
June 2025
8/10
I'm a sucker for a good OST and this one truly surprised me. The background music perfectly captures the bittersweet tension and the sweet moments—especially the song that plays during the confession scene. It elevated the whole experience. If you love music-driven BL, give this a chance despite the rough edges.
EW
ethos_watcher
May 2025
7/10
For a micro-budget series, it handles themes of redemption and consent surprisingly well. Yi Tian's past as a gang member and his choice to leave that life for Xing Kong feels earned. The friendship dynamics are respectful, and there's no toxic behavior romanticized. I wish Yas's storyline had more closure, but overall it's a positive, if simple, representation.
SS
side_ship_sailor
July 2025
7/10
I'm totally here for the unrequited love side story! Yas pining for Yi Tian while secretly helping him get together with Xing Kong broke my heart. It added so much emotional depth to an otherwise sweet story. I wish they'd given him his own happy ending, but the bittersweetness made it memorable. More Yas content, please!