Thai BL Review: 'The Boy Next World' - BossNoeul's Multiverse Romance Dazzles & Disappoints

Title: The Boy Next World (2025)

Director: James Thanpisit Jiradechakul, Sakda Jutathep

Screenwriter: Mame

Actors: Boss Chaikamon Sermsongwittaya, Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai, Donut Suppawit Thongyuen, Forth Kashane Pichetsopon, Mick Monthon Viseshsin, Creamy Ploypapas Isarapongporn, Yok Kanoklak Sinngam, Joke Chaloemdet Thammawut, Chai Sinsophak Wijitwerot, Vanessa Bever, Friend Dina Pophring, Mai Nichkul Pradubmooksiri

No. of Episodes: 10

Network: iQIYI

Me Mind Y's latest BL series "The Boy Next World" explores what happens when your soulmate appears from a parallel universe. Based on MAME's novel, this multiverse romance pairs the fan-favorite BossNoeul duo in a story that promises interdimensional love but ultimately delivers mixed results with its execution.

The Boy Next World: Visual and Sonic Masterpiece

From the first frame, this Thai BL series is a sensory delight. The cinematography speaks volumes through its deliberate color palette—Phu's vibrant wardrobe reflects both his superstitious nature and emotional state, while Cir exists in shadows until Phu literally brings light into his world. The soundtrack deserves its own standing ovation, with "Parallel" (performed by stars Boss Chaikamon and Noeul Tangwai) becoming an instant earworm that will have you intentionally sitting through the opening credits just for one more listen.

BossNoeul Chemistry: Performance Analysis

The magnetic pull between Boss Chaikamon's ice-cold Cirrus and Noeul Tangwai's warm, endearingly superstitious Phukan practically sizzles through the screen. Their evolution as actors is evident in every nuanced glance—they convey love, sorrow, and longing with a maturity that elevates the material. The way they softly speak to each other feels almost intrusive to watch, like eavesdropping on genuine intimate moments between parallel universe lovers.

Supporting Cast Highlights

The supporting cast deserves their flowers too, particularly Donut Suppawit as the delightfully frazzled Wim and Forth Kashane as the intuitive Jin. Their secondary romance leaves you wanting more (spin-off series, please!). A special mention goes to Vanessa Bever, whose portrayal of Cir's mother will have you throwing pillows at your screen.

Parallel Universe Plot: Where The Series Falls Short

For all its stylistic brilliance and captivating performances, "The Boy Next World" ultimately stumbles where it matters most—its core concept. The parallel universe premise that hooked us in the trailer gradually dissolves into the background, replaced by a more conventional university romance. By the time the show remembers its multiverse roots in the final episodes, it's too late, leaving viewers with fascinating glimpses of alternate realities that are never fully explored.

The pacing becomes the series' ultimate nemesis, rushing through pivotal plot points while dropping others entirely. What happened to that scene from the preview? Why did Achi's betrayal go unaddressed? And don't get me started on the baffling decision involving Cir's brother Zone that just made no sense to me in the finale. For a series centered on parallel worlds, the narrative threads feel disappointingly disconnected.

Final Verdict: Is The Boy Next World Worth Watching?

Despite its narrative shortcomings, I found myself utterly captivated by the world MAME created—or rather, worlds. The Boss Chaikamon and Noeul Tangwai chemistry is so genuine that you'll forgive the plot holes just to spend more time with them in this parallel universe romance.

In the end, "The Boy Next World" delivers a visually stunning, emotionally resonant Thai BL series that unfortunately squanders its most intriguing concept. What could have been a mind-bending exploration of destiny across dimensions settles instead for being an above-average university BL where—let's be honest—the main character falls for his interdimensional stalker.

Three stars out of five for a BossNoeul series that aimed for the stars but only made it to the clouds. Still, what a beautiful view along the way.

Have you watched "The Boy Next World"? Did the parallel universe concept work for you, or were you too distracted by BossNoeul's chemistry to care? Share your thoughts below!