I first heard about this series from a BL Instagram account. I was surprised that JACE TV, the production company behind Truly Very Yours, had another BL coming out so soon. My hopes weren't high as I really disliked Truly Very Yours, which was my least favorite BL that I've seen thus far. However, I was pleasantly surprised with Hook Up's first episode. The first half of the episode was quite boring as Lee talked to his best friend who made some cringey, distasteful gay stereotype comments. Just because a guy like K-pop and knows the steps to a BLACKPINK song, they are automatically gay. Like what?! Shouldn't we, as a society, be past this point already? This would've been okay and made sense several years back, but now, it's awkward and offensive. Anyways, the second half of the episode when Lee went on Findr and talked to Henry was surprisingly good! Their conversation was quite entertaining and I loved their banter. Henry being all flirty and forthright while Lee being all innocent and bashful. I'm excited to see their relationship progress!

On a side note, It is surprising that it took this long for a BL to uses a Grindr-like app in its story since gay apps are essentially a part of gay dating.

Episode 2 was fine. It was really cool and surprising to see the best friend apologize to Lee for assuming that he was gay due to his music preferences. The conversations between Mark and Henry were cute but a bit over long and could use some trimming. I’m liking how this series mentions sex toy story and condoms, which other BL’s don’t. The split-screen scenes where it looks like Mark and Henry were having sex was a fun little touch too. I do feel like their relationship is a bit too rushed though. This series is 8 episodes and at the end of episode 2, Henry already wants to meet! Like, chill dude. Lol.

Episode 3 was decent. There wasn't any kilig moments though it was nice to see Mark begin to realize that he likes Henry and it was nice to see Henry's family life though his step mother's got nerve; asking Henry for more money to spend on her addiction when she isn't even his real mother. He owes nothing to her. Even if she was his real mother, he still won't owe anything to her. And she has the audacity to call him selfish and self-centered and tell him to mind his own business when she is literally asking him for money. I didn't like how Mark told Henry that he is obligated to take care of his step-mother and his family. That is not his obligation! I also didn't like that Henry apologized to his step-mother when he did nothing wrong! She is the one in the wrong! On a side note, I LOVE the acoustic rendition of the theme song that JC (who plays Henry) sang in this episode! It was quite beautiful! Anyways, hopefully the next episode will concentrate back on Henry and Mark's budding relationship, rather than irritating extra circumstantial matters...

I found Episode 4 quite boring even though Henry and Mark did finally 'hook up,' which was surprising for this seemingly G-rated show. Props for a character identifying as bisexual and the use of gender-neutral love names though.

After watching mid-way through Episode 5, where Henry gets so angry for no reason, I have decided to drop this series. It started off strong, but has gotten boring and melodramatic. Not good enough to continue watching (for me).