Sometimes the past has a way of calling us, loudly, unexpectedly, and with just enough chaos to turn life upside down. In the Thai BL drama I’m the Most Beautiful Count, that call comes in the form of time travel, palace intrigue, and a healthy dose of romantic confusion.

Adapted from the webtoon Chan Ni Lae Than Khun Thi Suai Thi Sut Nai Siam by Yuen Kin Pakka Thi Than Phra, the series stars Nut Supanut as “Prince” Pinyaphat/Woradet, Ping Orbnithi as Kosol, Pop Pataraphol as Banjong, and Lee Asre as Jet. Prince is a larger-than-life superstar who proudly comes out as LGBTQ and thrives in his career until he suddenly wakes up in the body of Khun Woradet, a young nobleman in the Thongburi Kingdom, where same-sex love is forbidden.

From there, things get messy fast.

In this more dangerous time period, Prince must navigate political betrayal, assassination plots, and a web of secrets surrounding Woradet’s past, including a hidden lover whose identity remains just out of reach. Along the way, three men, Kosol, Banjong, and Jet, become central to the mystery, each with their own motives for helping, hindering, or possibly loving him.

The first two episodes work mostly to set the stage, introducing us to Prince in all his confident, diva glory before throwing him headfirst into the past. The series bounces beautifully between comedy and intrigue, but even in the lighter moments, the show isn’t afraid to nod at serious themes like prejudice and the danger of living authentically in an unforgiving time.

One standout moment comes early in episode one: Prince, preparing to leave a venue, realizes he’s not walking toward adoring fans but toward a group of shouting haters. Rather than shrink back, he lifts his chin, keeps a confident smile on his face, and walks through them like he’s on a runway. It’s a reminder that sometimes being yourself means doing so in the face of open hostility, and that courage can be as simple (and as hard) as not bowing your head.

That’s what makes I’m the Most Beautiful Count more than just another romantic comedy for me. Yes, it’s fun watching Prince navigate three potential suitors, palace politics, and the absurdity of waking up in a body that’s not his own. And yes, the mystery of who Woradet really was is shaping up to be deliciously tangled. But at its heart, the series seems to be about holding onto identity and dignity no matter the century or the cost.

If the rest of the season keeps balancing the charm, humor, and tension we’ve seen so far, this could easily be one of the year’s most entertaining and unexpectedly inspiring BL dramas.

And for that alone, I’m the Most Beautiful Count is well on its way to owning my heart along with my laughter.

Check it out now on iQiyi and prepare for humor, intrigue, and maybe a few lessons in walking tall.

Rating- 4 out of 5