A short and a fast translation but cute

Sorry, the headline might be weird, I don't know what to write lol

Actually, I wanted to rated 8.5 because I really loved this serie because it was too cute and didn't think much about it, it's like a light fluffly love story. But looking back, I give it 7.5 because I feel like some interesting points were not enough developping. I wish they could explain / show more of Yang Yanfeng's background story since he's the main lead and I also wish he could speak a bit more mandarin chinese because this is one of the element they wanted to high light. I also wanted they could insert some scenes where he's teaching to Phumjai some other words and maybe some misunderstandings with the language barrier could be interesting and funny.

It's true that I was also annoyed by the other main lead, Phumjai being childish (especially the fanboying too hard part but it's kind of relatable and true..) but then he has a character development so I changed my mind and found him cute and I was a little impressed by the fact he's not lazy or something but he gives his heart when he's doing something.

The support characters were funny and nice. The brother of Phumjai, Phojai was kind of annoying but maybe we have to put in his shoes. As the older brother, this is his way to show some concern for Phumjai and so on. As lover, it's a different story and I'm a bit disappointed they kind of brush it off the real concern of their story ( Phorjai and Tag).

Nonetheless, it was a lovely and a heartwarming journey to follow them, especially the two main leads, they have a really nice chemistry.

I feel like, we don't have to expect much, it's an easy watch for this short serie, it will bring a smile to your face!

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Flavors of Bangkok

My headline sounds a bit weird but I don't know how can I describe this super long "movie", it's more a compilation, an anthology with different stories and it was an interesting watch. I'm trying to give short impressions for each stories.

Maha Nakhon; « Coming to the city to the city »
It reflects a social issue with rural people who are coming to the city, they are lovely people, they only have some hope and dream but the reality hit them hard. It’s a bittersweet feeling after finishing this.

Tussana; "Visually"
It was somehow weirdly good giving some kind of hope but at the end I still feel bitter. It’s quite sad but at the same time it has a dark humor in it. It’s funny yet, it left us with some reflexion.

Krungthep Mahasane; "Charming Bangkok"
It shows the different social aspect in the city, giving a documentary vibes with some humor in it and it also feel like a comemrcial. Sometimes it can be unserious, kind of a satire of the society. I liked it.

Long Tae Mai Luam; "Lost but not forgotten"
It’s a beautiful short story, at first I was a bit lost but then it’s a heartwarming and nostalgic story after all. It’s simple yet it gives a chilling vibes with memories. I’ve never traveled to Thailand but it still kind of relatable. When you are outside and you’ve decided to hang out around without planning anything or just, you ended up lost, you can’t help but some memories are back again or you suddenly feel nostalgic.

Silence
That was really touching and it left some strong impression ! It was short but the message was clear and well conveyed. However I must say, she was really lucky to meet such a good guy at night. I really liked the twist because we could think at first, she could be in danger or something.. Moral of the story : don’t judge people for their appearance or don’t quickly jump to the conclusion ! But for sure, you have to be careful sometimes.

Bangkok Blues
A really nice short story, simple but kind of relatable and heartwarming. I really liked it, especially the touch of the English speaking moment and the switch in thai. For bilingual, it’s kind of relatable. The meeting and the small talk between Ananda and the woman was also nice to see. It could be a bit longer to change it into maybe a love story but at the same time, it’s perfect as it is.

Krungthep teeruk ; « Bangkok my love »
Probably one of my favorite out there ! It was really interesting to get to know different people with their opinion and some of their personal experiences of Krungthep. I feel like it was such heartfelt interview, heartwarming, so real and even touching. It makes me smile and one more reason of why I should go to Thailand for once. It’s a huge pity they didn’t add english subtitles because I really wish more people see this lovely short film (it’s more a documentary / interview than an actual movie / fiction).

Phi - Nong ; "Sisters"
Despite being the slightly longest movie out of these 9, I feel like I didn’t get enough closure or maybe I’m nitpicky ? However, it was a nice and good story between sisters. Simple, cute, heartwarming but I’m still confused if the guy really like her sister or not lol
It would be quite alarming if he’s into the younger one but I hope I’m wrong. Anyway, I liked the relationship between the sisters and with her friend.

Phi Makam ; "Tamarind ghost"
I was confused and didn’t know about the meaning behind the title and how it was linked to the story. I don’t want to give some spoilers but, I was just taken aback from the turn of the event. Maybe one of the best short movie but not sure if it’s my favorite, I don’t know why. I just know it was very well done.

Conclusion:
This anthology was interesting and I got to know a different inside of Bangkok through different directors with their style. Of course, I have some stories that I've loved more or touched me more. However, every stories has its own charm.

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The concept of the story was interesting, it's a decent watch, it was even sweet and cute but I was still a bit disappointed in terms of the fantasy plot and some parts could be improved.

But maybe it's his pattern (P'Tee), for example, he could give us a great idea but when he execute it, it lacks something.. Nonetheless, I thanked him for making and trying this kind of project.

I can not say so much, that's weird. I feel like I'm kind of confused because at first it was surprisingly good but looking back, I'm nitpicky and find it average..?

But hope to see the mainleads in another series with different vibe and maybe a better storyline.

I think this is my least favorite shows of P' Tee.

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It lacks something

I usually like this kind of slice of life story but this one, although they tackled some issues mainly about looks, how the society percieves it and family matters, I wasn't unfortunately able to connect with any of the characters. I don't know if it's due to the lack of the script / storytelling / directing or the actors could do a little bit better..?

For the romance part, it feels natural and at the same time it was kind of sudden as it was placed in a background so it didn't give me some sparkles. Maybe, no really a good build up of their relationship...

I think, the cinematography and the OST were really nice and kind of saved this serie.

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Interesting concept, lovely story

One thought: cute, cute, cute!!

Ok, it might be so simple in terms of the plot but I was still entertained by how they developped it from the first to the finale episode (although it was a bit short, they could add some more scenes but that was fine). I liked the concept / idea of a small game (mainly towards the end of each episodes, it's like they invited us to play it). That's why I give an extra point for the production in general.

It has mostly some fluff moments with in general a slice of life genre and a bit of angst. Overall, it was nice, easy to watch. I want to say, these two looks so good together, they have a lovely chemistry and they seems to be comfortable with each other!

p-s: it's been 10 days ago I've completed this serie so I might forget some things to talk about it.

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Heartwrenching yet a beautiful story

Honestly, the story is quite simple and even has a dejavu vibes but still, it got my attention and it made me want to follow what's going to happen till the end. For me, it's even a lakorn (soap thai opera) with women love women storyline for me so for sure there's going to have some conflict and heartwrenching moments.

Since I didn't read the novel, I can't compare to it but I have to admit, some subplots / some parts could be more developped and should even be added to make the general storyline a bit better and to feel more complete than this.

I didn't know the actresses but they are so good at portraying their characters and they also have good chemistry, they are so pretty and cute together!!
For their characters, I might sometimes not be agree with their choices or behaviors but I don't know, I can't help but at the end, I still like them (or maybe I looked at the situation differently and I was trying to understand them).

The OST are nice to listen but I don't know if I gave a higher rating because of it or it's because of the quality of the production and also with the acting of the main leads..lol

Anyway, it's one of my favorite GL series despite some flaws.

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A heartwarming story

I think I'm crazy but I went back from a field full of corn and various vegetables and this afternoon, I've decided to watch the first episode of this serie. And after that, I litterally binge watched all the episodes, I've spent my afternoon watching this (ok maybe with some small breaks in between) and I have no regret at all.

It was kind of refreshing, sweet and heartwarming with a little bit of drama. I've found that, in general, it was not boring at all. For sure, some parts could be more developed however, I understand that with 8 episodes for around 20 - 25 minutes, we won't get everything.

The story is quite nice and kind of realistic, Yechan is really a giant teddy bear, I liked his character whereas Seon Yul is more calm but not really cold, he has his own charm. Both have their own charms and I can't help but adore them throughout the serie and of course their dynamic. The age gap wasn't a problem for me, I think they handled it well.

I also really liked the rural vibes, it's so relaxing and chilling along with the OSTs, really pleasant to watch and to listen.

I'm sure, even if I was not in the mood or if I didn't go to a similar place, I would still enjoy it but yes maybe I was in a right mood and it helped me to enjoy even more this short serie. Worth my time and worth the watch!

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A heartfelt and touching detective drama

First of all, I really liked the vibes of this drama, it brings some nostalgic and retro vibes. It has also a some educational part of Korean history which is interesting but maybe too short to fully understand it, it might lead to some research later haha

I appreciate the development of the story in general, nice to follow although I do think, I felt there's the same pattern when you watched a few episodes and you know that it's a little bit predictable.. or not lol

I liked the characters especially one of the main leads, Park Younghan (his character was interesting, empathic, kind and know what to say ) and their teamwork, I love their dynamic it's heartwarming; the acting was great and very convincing and some episodes and characters broke my heart, it was too painful to watch..

I just feel there's things that are lacking or not explained enough but I'm not sure...And, it's weird but after the good things that I've brought up, I have to admit, the first episode, yet entertaining, didn't get me fully invested it was maybe the second or the third one that I finally got invested.

Worth the watch.

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Too cute to handle, a gem

In my heart it's a 10 and I would gladly rewatch it again and again but if I have to analyze it overall and a bit deeper, there's some (small) elements that could be better or to wish that it would turned out differently. In addition, I wasn't that fan of the filter or the way it was a bit too bright for me (lightning and the transitions of some scenes). But as I said, it's a small part of the negative elements.

It's indeed a cute simple story but they managed so well in executing and developping the plot and making me to be that invested and to looking forward each week!

I do think, this is a feel good serie, even a comfort serie, easy to watch and to root for characters especially Moo. He's really cute, straighforward and a bit annoying but can't help to love this character.

For newbies such as Sea who plays Kang, Keen who plays Moo and Ashi as Payos, they did overall well especially Keen (maybe I'm biased lol). As I'm watching Project Alpha, I'm so thankful that GMMTV gave an opportunity to Keen and Ashi and to be able to shine in their own way. I'm really looking forward to their next projects!

Another character that I really appreciate, it's Nate, the bestfriend of Kang played by Milk Pansa, she's so bubbly, funny and loveable, I truely love her vibe!

As for the OST, I already have my favorite ones but in general, it's easy and catchy to listen.

To put in a nutshell, "Only boo" is, personally, a really nice and a lovely surprise of this year. It was a pleasure to follow this serie since the begining to the end.

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Cute but lacks some things

I'm quite disappointed because I wanted to love more and to give it a higher rating.. However, it was because in terms of the story, it lacks some things that could captivated me. I think I know some messages that they wanted to send and that was really nice but unfortunately it was not enough.

There's also some things or behaviors from certain characters that annoyed / frustrated me, it didn't help to fully enjoying the serie.

However, ok I admit, it was really cute and funny for some points, I did enjoy some moments, the actresses were doing great and the OST were also cute and catchy.

I only blame for the execution of the plot.. I think, I just hope to see MilkLove again with a better script / story with different characters and also, would be glad to watch another GL serie with ViewJune as the main couple.

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Actors as "chefs" for 2 days

Honestly, it's a bit hard to write a review for a TV show because the feel isn't the same as when we are watching a drama. But here we are, just sharing my impressions!

I know all of them as actors and have watched their dramas but it was a new side of them being in a tv show (for me) and in addition it's about running a restaurant in another asian country.

As I love food, I was quickly interested and at the end, it was very cute and entertaining to see those 6 actors dealing with how to make some dishes and to learn some other things related to customers service.

They did really well and I enjoyed every episodes. It was indeed short but I think it was enough to show some "new" concept. I also love their dynamic, they were determined and hard-working, most importantly, they learnt about teamwork, they have the teamwork vibe.

It's just that, it's a pity they didn't include male customers to have this diversity . Now who to blame? Because I'm sure, there's also some fanboys who are interested in tasting some of their idol's cooking.

Other than that, it looks delicious and I was already familiar with it because I've already eaten those dishes but for people who want to try Thai food, I also recommend it, especially the Chicken rice and for the desert, Bua loy although I also have another recommendation, it's Sam mit / ruam mit (3 colors) and my fav of all the time Khanom Chan with pandan flavor.

So yes, it was short but it was lovely and nice, it could cheer you up.

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Can I be the one in your heart?

This is purely my own feelings so my own opinion and this is my first thai survival show I've ever watched.
I would say, it's not perfect (what I mean is, wish they included one or two more judges instead of 3) but it's still a tv show and I enjoy it. But I wish I didn't know those 5 finalists before watching this, it could bring other feels lol

However, I feel like some were more favored than others, maybe it happened for every tv show, I don't know.

But thanks to this program, I've discovered such talented persons. As I said in my comment section I would be sad for some people that I've rooted for even though I already knew the end but glad that some people made it in their own way.

It was so endearing to see all of them, the passion they have, their efforts, their perseverance and they also brought some great performances!

It's a bit of irony but even though they were youngers then me except some were my age at that time, I also learnt from them about not giving up and no matter what happens, don't stop improving ourselve.

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A Heartwarming drama

So I watched the online version that has 40 eps unlike the 46 here

Well, I don't know how to start but in my opinion, it was one of the best chinese dramas I have ever watched. It was so relatable and realistic by the development of the story. What I also really appreciated was, they include other characters stories such as Li Jianjian's friends, especially her bestfriends.

It's true that I was so endeared when the three main characters (Li Jianjian, Ling Xiao and He Ziqiu) , were young and I was litterally binge watching those eps bt then, when they were adults, the feels were not the same but I was still attached / endeared by them. At first, I was touched/moved by one character and it was Ziqiu. Each scene, my eyes teared up when he appeared. I must applaud the child actor who delivered really well his expressions, and the teenager one / the adult one playde by Zhang Xinchen was a realy good actor. Whenever I saw him on screen (but it was mostly at the begining), he made me cry. I really like his character, I wanted to comfort him so bad.
And then, when they came to the story of Lingxiao, I also wanted to comfort him and I hated his mother but I think, it's a pity that in asian countries, they didn't give some professionnal helps (to see a psy) because I know, it was so hard for her since at that time, she lost her daughter. I feel like on one hand I hated her for her behaviour and she hurts her own son, Lingxiao, she litterally destroyed her family, impacted them, especially Lingxiao but on another hand, I feel like I pity her because they didn't help her (I mean to help her healing when she lost her daughter). But the actress was excellent.
I really loved Ziqiu's mother and when I wanted to hate her because she abandoned her son, I didn't hate her when I knew the truth and I'm glad for the ending she got. She's indeed a beautiful person.
Of course, I was jealous of Li Jianjian's relationship with those two haha but seriously, I really loved their dynamics and I don't know why, there was a moment, I wanted her to end with Ziqiu because, even though I knew it was only siblings energy but when they were adults, they were looking good together. But maybe, these two actors would collaborate again later, maybe because I'm sure, the chemi will be there!
I think, The spotlight goes to the dad of Li Jianjian, what a humble man! I really appreciated his character as a father (i think, the best father here) who was here for them.

I don't know what to add but each characters were interesting and relatable (well not everyone but some yes) but anyway, all the actors brought alive these characters. Go ahead teaches us some life lessons, how to be a parent, how to love each other as family (and sometime even when they are not blood releated) and friends and also, how to overcome obstacles in life. It's also true when, we grow up, we migt be not as close as before. It was so real, I felt that.

For the romance part, I honestly wasn't so surprised since I knew at the beginning with some details and differences.

As an Asian, I really relate to them and for me, Go ahead is one of the best slice of life drama and it has now a special place in my heart.

In addition, all the OST bring some magical feelings (well not magic but it brings something to the heart and to complete the drama), Beautiful soundtracks to listen, mostly before sleeping, when it rains or at night. It somehow, comfort us.

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Women's struggling and empowerment under King Rama V (1892)

First of all I have to warn you that this drama /lakorn is not for everyone and it has triggered warnings such as abuse of power, se*ual violences, humiliation and more sensitives topics that some scenes (despite being censored) are difficult to watch.

However, I don't know if all elements that are depicted are quite correct (I mean the history background) but I also know, it's fictional/for entertainment purposes, I still think it was a very good drama in terms of the production (I love the colors they used) and what they want to convey such as bringing justice to certain category of people, it was powerful and really touching, even heartwrenching. The actors were top notch (it might be over the top but first) it's a lakorn, it's knowned to this acting and I'm used to it and second) I do think it makes sense with the situations encountered and in that era, you easily feel hopeless / helpless and powerless.

I was touched and I enjoyed the sisterhood, each woman stood out in their own way and they are trying to find their own happiness and justice. I liked how they helped each other and the determination they had. But some good men, ironically have not a really great impact. I know, it's mainly about women but since they were here I would prefer their presence to be more impactful than this. Because the other bad guys were horrible and awful, there's like a huge contrast but again it might be because they were also helpless / powerless towards the situation.

The pacing was just right and each episode was so intense, not boring at all, it hooked me till the end. The story was a bit predictable but it's alright, it has succeeded to entertain me.

Oh and I also wanted to say, the language they used is of course not contemporary it's more an ancient language / litteratery so maybe it would be hard if you want to learn thai language by watching this and or not being used to it.

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A heartwrenching and beautiful story

It was kind of refreshing to see Daou and Offroad in this kind of serie, it's clearly a lakorn style but I like it a lot.

I know, it's not really perfect however, it's almost a perfect one because it has everything that I appreciate in general. The story was a bit absurd but still really entertaining. It got me hooked from the begining to the end and I even wanted more but looking back, 10 episodes was enough but wish it was a bit longer in terms of the duration of each episodes. But it successfully made me going through several emotions such as sadness (as I mentioned in the headline, it was heartwrenching but I won't spoiled anything, I just want to prevent if you read this to prepare some tissues or be mentally prepared lol), frustration and happiness (and a bit more) LOL

The acting was also great and convincing, shout out to Daou for his first action scenes without a Stand-In! I also like all the support characters, espcially Joo / Chu who is really adorable and bubbly and the grand-parents (I thought they were her parents?) are also lovely. I just want to complain about the villains, they lacked some depth but again, it was still entertaining.

I also would like to mention that the cinematography was pretty nice and again, I love the settings and the sino-thai vibes with the mixed of superstition and supernatural / fantasy elements.

In addition, I also appreciate the OST and instrumental songs that are used are simply beautiful / nice to listen especially the Chinese version, sung by Daou, of theme song.

To put in a nutshell, "Century of love" is somehow an easy watch that keep you entertaining, not only with its interesting plot and cultural background but also the chemistry of the main leads that won't disappoint you.

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