Also known as Bao Liu Xi Wei, VIP Only is a Taiwanese drama that revolves around a predictable but sweet love story that unfolds between a restaurant owner and one of his regular customers. With Stan Huang and Xuan Chen in the lead roles, the drama will be a 10-episode limited series.
A perfectionist chef by profession, Gu Jing is the kind who’s willing to throw away a whole dish if it doesn’t match his high standards. After gaining enough skill in creating delicious dishes, Gu Jing decided to open his cozy little restaurant with a retro atmosphere.
Although he makes great food, the restaurant is only fully occupied at later hours. This gives Liu Li, an author who lives upstairs of the restaurant, a chance to stay at the restaurant all day and complete the writing work. That’s where Gu Jing and Liu Li meet and start spending more time together.
Besides Stan Huang and Xuan Chen, the cast of VIP Only consists of Tim Cheng and Kurt Huang. With a small cast and a limited filming style, VIP Only showcases the innocent feelings between two people who eventually realize that they might be the best partners for each other.
VIP Only: About The Show
After training himself in all kinds of cooking styles and tasty dishes, Gu Jing decides it’s finally time to open his restaurant in the town. An author named Liu Li lives in the same building and makes it a ritual to work at the restaurant all day at the quietest seat in the place.
Though he’s weirded out to see Liu Li at the table every single day, Gu Jing eventually starts to warm up to Liu Li, and the duo starts hanging out more often. Liu Li is a novelist by profession, so he spends most of his time at home and doesn’t get a chance to meet anyone new.
The restaurant opening on the ground floor was the best thing that happened in a while for Liu Li, as he was finally able to eat delicious food all the time and also spend time somewhere different than his home.
Liu Li is troubled by his unrequited love story that goes back to his high school days. He’s trying to overcome the heartbreak by going on dates set up by his friend, but nothing works out. Gu Jing is always kind towards Liu Li and even helps him out whenever he can.
Gu Jing seems to have a habit of taking pictures randomly, so Liu Li becomes a muse as he’s always around. Both Liu Li and Gu Jing have different personalities and don’t know much about each other’s lives.
However, this doesn’t stop them from falling in love, as Gu Jing and Liu Li share sweet moments throughout the drama. Stan Huang has been a part of dramas like You Are Mine, while Xuan Chen’s history of shows includes The Wonder Woman, Love Alice or Not, and Under One Roof.
Episode Schedule
This Taiwanese drama starring Stan Huang and Xuan Chen will be having a total of only 10 episodes. All-new episodes of VIP Only are aired on Fridays, with each episode lasting for a total of 20-23 minutes.
Episode schedule for VIP Only’s episodes:
- Episode 1: November 24th, 2023
- Episode 2: November 24th, 2023
- Episode 3: December 1st, 2023
- Episode 4: December 8th, 2023
- Episode 5: December 15th, 2023
- Episode 6: December 22nd, 2023
- Episode 7: December 29th, 2023
- Episode 8: January 5th, 2024
- Episode 9: January 12th, 2024
- Episode 10: January 19th, 2024
Streaming Guide
As of now, only iQIYI and Rakuten Viki are streaming VIP Only’s wholesome episodes, with new ones coming out at 8:00 PM for Taiwanese viewers. Although Viki is available in most regions globally, some may have to use a VPN to access its latest episodes on time.
Episode release timings for VIP Only in other countries will be:
- United States: 7:00 AM, Fridays
- Canada: 7:00 AM, Fridays
- Australia: 11:00 PM, Fridays
- Philippines: 8:00 PM, Fridays
- Germany: 1:00 PM, Fridays
- United Kingdom: 12:00 PM, Fridays
VIP Only has received good ratings on streaming platforms but the storyline seems to have a slow pace and clichés at every corner. There’s potential for great chemistry between Gu Jing and Liu Li, so if you’re into something slow and wholesome, VIP Only would be the right BL to tune into every Friday.
