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When an exemplary high school student with dreams of becoming a doctor crosses paths with a wounded gangster, their worlds collide in ways neither could have imagined. Bai Zong Yi (Hsu Kai) leads a quiet, disciplined life—studying hard, working multiple part-time jobs, and caring for his ailing father. That carefully balanced routine shatters the moment he stumbles upon Fan Ze Rui (Taro Lin), a mysterious, bleeding man who blackmails him into providing shelter and care. What begins as a tense, uneasy arrangement slowly deepens into an unlikely bond, blurring the lines between captor and caretaker. As Zong Yi gets drawn deeper into Ze Rui's dangerous underworld, he discovers that the gruff gangster harbors a gentle, fiercely protective side. But their fragile romance is tested by external threats—rival gangs, buried secrets, and a fateful incident that forces a devastating sacrifice. Four years later, a sudden reconnection reignites old flames, but amnesia and unresolved trauma stand between them.

Meanwhile, a second love story simmers in the shadows: Ai Di (Louis Chiang), a fiery young gangster with a blonde streak and a wounded heart, has spent years pining for his stoic, loyal brother-in-arms Chen Yi (Nat Chen). Their dynamic is a slow-burn of jealousy, devotion, and missed chances, ultimately boiling over into a raw, intense confession.

Based on Lin Pei Yu's acclaimed novel 'Miracle,' Kiseki: Dear to Me weaves together romance, crime, and heart-wrenching decisions. It explores whether love can truly work miracles—or whether some wounds leave scars too deep to heal. With stellar chemistry, emotional depth, and a parade of beloved BL cameos, this Taiwanese drama keeps you hooked from the first tense encounter to the bittersweet finale.

Lin Pei Yu

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Anita Sung

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Hsu Kai

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Taro Lin

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Nat Chen

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Louis Chiang

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Wayne Song

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Liang Che

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Hsieh Angus

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Yang Lie

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An Jun Peng

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Ai Yu Fan

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E01

Kiseki: Dear to Me Episode 1

Season 1 · Aug 22, 2023

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E02

Kiseki: Dear to Me Episode 2

Season 1 · Aug 22, 2023

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E03

Kiseki: Dear to Me Episode 3

Season 1 · Aug 29, 2023

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E04

Kiseki: Dear to Me Episode 4

Season 1 · Sep 05, 2023

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E05

Kiseki: Dear to Me Episode 5

Season 1 · Sep 12, 2023

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E06

Kiseki: Dear to Me Episode 6

Season 1 · Sep 19, 2023

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E07

Kiseki: Dear to Me Episode 7

Season 1 · Sep 26, 2023

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E08

Kiseki: Dear to Me Episode 8

Season 1 · Sep 27, 2023

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E09

Kiseki: Dear to Me Episode 9

Season 1 · Oct 10, 2023

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E10

Kiseki: Dear to Me Episode 10

Season 1 · Oct 17, 2023

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E11

Kiseki: Dear to Me Episode 11

Season 1 · Oct 24, 2023

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E12

Kiseki: Dear to Me Episode 12

Season 1 · Oct 31, 2023

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E13

Kiseki: Dear to Me Episode 13

Season 1 · Nov 07, 2023

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sweetkiss_bl

August 2023

9/10

I'm absolutely head over heels for Fan Ze Rui and Bai Zong Yi! Their love story had me crying from episode one to the final frame. The way Zong Yi goes from being blackmailed to willingly sacrificing everything for Ze Rui—talk about a miracle. Every single look between them felt loaded with emotion, and the kiss scenes? Chef's kiss. Sure, the plot jumps around a bit, but I was too busy swooning to care. If you want a drama that makes your heart ache in the best way, this is it.

aidiforever

September 2024

10/10

Ai Di and Chen Yi OWNED this series. I'm not saying the main couple is bad—they're cute—but Ai Di's journey from a guarded, fierce gangster to someone who finally lets himself be loved broke me and put me back together. Louis Chiang's acting is phenomenal; every tear, every punch, every soft whisper felt real. Chen Yi's slow realization that he's been blind to the love right in front of him was brilliantly played. Their height difference, the tension, the angst—I rewatched their scenes a dozen times. Give them a spin-off, please!

logic_checker

February 2024

6/10

I wanted to love this, but the writing let it down. The first half is engaging, but somewhere around the prison time jump it falls apart. Too many tropes—amnesia, time skip, fake girlfriend, and a villain who sucks on lollipops? Really? The gangster politics are laughably simplistic, and the 'big plan' between the leads is just stupid. The acting saves it (especially Louis), but I found myself fast-forwarding through the main couple's later scenes. Binge-watch might help patch the structural issues, but as a weekly viewer, I was frustrated.

ethical_viewer

November 2023

4/10

I have to address the elephant in the room: the main couple starts when Bai Zong Yi is 17 and Fan Ze Rui is an adult (22-25). The drama tries to justify it by making his age plot-relevant (lighter prison sentence), but that doesn't erase the predatory dynamic—especially when there are non-consensual kisses and a dubcon sex scene while he's still a minor. The teacher-student element on top of it is uncomfortable. We deserve better queer stories that don't romanticize power imbalances. Ai Di's story was the only redeeming part because the age gap there is smaller and handled more maturely.

visual_feast

December 2023

8/10

Visually, Kiseki is a treat. The color grading—warm golden tones for tender moments, cold blues for gangster scenes—really sets the mood. I loved the framing of the hospital rooftop and the car repair shop. Ai Di's wardrobe is a standout: that blonde hair with a leather jacket is iconic. The only minor complaint is that some close-ups are overly bright, washing out facial details. But overall, the production design and camera work elevate what could have been a standard BL into something cinematic. The director knows how to shoot intimacy.

music_heart

January 2024

8/10

The OST is a true highlight! The opening theme instantly pulls you into the emotional core of the story, and the recurring instrumental piano motifs during key scenes gave me chills. Each song fits the mood perfectly—upbeat for the lighter banter, melancholic for the separation. I've had the soundtrack on repeat for weeks. The background score during the confession scenes? Perfection. It makes the melodrama work even when the plot wobbles.

novelreader_tw

May 2024

7/10

As someone who read Lin Pei Yu's novel 'Miracle,' I was excited but also cautious. The drama adapts the main beats faithfully—the blackmail, the amnesia, the prison—but compresses a lot. The third couple (the boss and his secretary) is barely teased, which is disappointing for novel fans. I also missed some of the inner monologues that made Zong Yi's feelings feel less rushed. That said, the chemistry between the actors more than compensates, and the cameos are a lovely nod to the BL universe. A solid adaptation, though not perfect.

mafia_movie_fan

March 2024

6/10

I came for the gangster action, but the fight scenes are underwhelming. A lot of shaky cam and quick cuts hide the choreography, and the villain with a lollipop is just goofy, not menacing. The warehouse shootout in episode 9 had potential but felt too clean. On the plus side, the car chase in episode 3 was decent, and the hospital scuffle had some grit. If you want action, lower your expectations—this is a romance drama first. The cast's charisma saves it from being a total miss.