Be Mine SuperStar – Series Review & Episode Guide

Pun is a devoted fanboy. He has adored Ashi, a famous television actor, for many years. They used to attend the same high school together. Since then, Ashi has built his career and gained celebrity fame. He currently stars in the hit drama Love of Prince. Pun is a secret fan of Ashi, collecting many pictures and memorabilia in his bedroom. He even sleeps with a life-size pillow of Ashi in his bed. Despite his infatuation, Pun is too shy to approach Ashi and only admires him from afar.

Pun lives with his parents, grandmother, and younger brother. His mom runs a coffee shop, which he occasionally helps part-time. The family knows about Pun's obsession with Ashi. His grandmother is also a fan and enjoys watching Ashi's TV dramas. However, Pun's younger brother, Paii, likes teasing his sibling about his celebrity crush. Paii once vandalized Ashli's pictures on Pun's bedroom walls. The two often squabble over pranks and arguments. Their mom must intervene, reminding her children to behave.

Pun is a university student who must complete an internship for his studies. After sending numerous unsuccessful applications, Pun's friend introduces him to an acquaintance who works on a film set. Pun is excited to learn she is on the staff team for Ashi's televised drama. He has sent her company a resume in the past, but there was no response. Fortunately, Pun's friend helped him secure a film production internship. He is delighted to start working behind the scenes on the TV series. The prospect of meeting Ashi in person excites Pun so much.

Pun begins working as a film production intern. Initially, his role is minimal. He is upset about not having opportunities to interact with his favourite star. Pun also squanders their few chance encounters. He becomes too shy or self-conscious when they interact briefly. Despite their high school history, Ashi doesn't seem to remember him. Ashi's costar, Muang, has noticed Pun's behaviour. He correctly deduces that Pun has a celebrity crush. Muang, who is friends with Ashi, encourages the intern to make a move.

Ashi and Muang have the same manager. Wan coordinates their work schedules and helps them accept new acting gigs. Wan is in a fierce rivalry with Preaw, another manager. Preaw handles the careers of Title and Vorra, Ashi and Muang's other costars in the drama. Title likes Ashi and wants to get close to him. Yet, Wan and Preaw's feud creates a hostile environment on set. Tensions rise when Ashi and Title compete for the lead role in another series. Despite Title's romantic advances, Ashi seems more interested in the cute intern lately.

Be Mine SuperStar is only enjoyable for the smut and sucks at everything else. The series makes me feel sorry for us BL fans. Why must we suffer through these crappy stories to see hot guys make out? I sat through ten hours of idiotic plots, offensive tropes & aggravating antics to watch a few sex scenes. My experience ranged from confusion over the illogical narrative to exasperation at how annoyingly the characters behaved. Despite the spicy encounters, the punishment-to-reward ratio isn't worth it.

The series wants to explore the ugliness of show business, but the unrealistic plots have no persuasion. Instead, expect dumb drama with sloppy writing, ridiculous scenarios, and theatrical exaggerations. All the antagonists are evil caricatures who act like the most blatant villains ever. Out of the many insufferable storylines, the worst is anything to do with the celebrity managers. There's too much focus on their over-the-top feud. The hostility creates a toxic atmosphere, from bitchy remarks to nasty schemes. Every scene seems distasteful and grates on my nerves.

Be Mine SuperStar gives a very shallow portrayal of attraction. Pun has a crush on Ashi, but the series doesn't elaborate on his feelings with any complexity. What do you like about him? Why is he special to you? This love story is missing the most basic details. As their connection develops, the romance remains vapid. The protagonists don't have mature chats, meaningful interactions, or get to know each other on a personal level. Their scenes are just one BL cliché after another. Be Mine SuperStar offers a superficial relationship that lacks sincerity and substance.

The romance between a celebrity and a fan involves nuanced power dynamics, which the story fails to explore. The leads also have incompatible personalities and backgrounds. One is a self-assured actor focused on his career, while the other is a silly manchild with no ambition. Yet, the series assumes they get along and never addresses their differences. Instead of examining relevant themes, it wastes time on a foolish conflict in the last few episodes. Likewise, the secondary pair seems iffy. Muang is weirdly obsessed, while Dr. Ning behaves like a douchebag.

Pun is a lively protagonist, albeit his clinginess annoys me over time. He doesn't show depth or growth beyond a goofy fanboy pining after his crush. Also, the actor is too hot to portray his character, right? With his looks, it's hard to believe Pun is only the intern instead of the superstar. That said, I like seeing Ja play against his heartthrob archetype. As a quirky lead, he acts sillier than usual and showcases his bubbly enthusiasm. In contrast, First interprets his role stiffly and gives a reserved performance. Ashi is supposed to be an entertainer, yet I don't sense his charisma.

The smut is the primary selling point of Be Mine SuperStar. Both couples have sensual kisses and racy encounters, which include getting dicked down in Japanese onsens. The sexual escapades are filmed artistically and exude a beautiful ambiance, like high-class erotica. In addition, the actors flaunt their physiques and show a gratuitous amount of skin. As much as I enjoy the eye candy, the steamy content only occupies a fraction of the series. Ultimately, it can't compensate for the awful storytelling or inane romances throughout Be Mine SuperStar.