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I love this series but I find the love story of Dean and Pharm lacking. Everything was centered about Intouch and Korn that their character development in their own relationship didn't prosper. They could've balanced the story and didn't decide on a time jump just to settle everything. But what I can commend is Fluke and Ohm's acting. Man they know how to do drama! They have a switch that they can cry in an instant! And you can see that they have chemistry on screen. They're comfortable with each other that sometimes can make you giggle. ( *insert Pharm's voice* P'Deeeeeeaaaaan!)
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Acting/Cast: It was one of the most exceptional cast. Fluke Natouch Siripongthon is extremely talented, but I also thought Ohm Thitiwat Ritprasert and the newest actor Nine Noppakao Dechaphatthanakun were so talented. My only problem is with the acting of Earth Katsamonnat Namwirote. He is so awful. He is the same in everything.
Music: I thought the music was great, but none of the songs had that I must have it on my playlist feeling.
Rewatch Value" I would definitely rewatch it. I just need time to prepare for more crying. I cried a lot. I felt in my soul.
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I just absolutely loved this drama. It was so refreshing to watch compared to the other BLs Ive seen so far and took me on an emotional rollercoaster. The concept of reincarnation has always intrigued me so this was right up my alley, and the way they incorporated other details like the red string of fate and birthmarks were really a nice touch!! The show itself had very little to no drama, which was a huge plus for me!! The only major conflict was internally between Dean x Pharm and their reincarnated souls.The red string of fate symbolically tied Dean & Pharm to the traumatic past of Korn & In. In the sense, it predetermined their fate long ago…as their whole relationship more or less centered around Korn & In where its brought into question is their love truly real? Or is it soley based on the attraction and the longing feelings of their reincarnated souls. Quite an interesting journey of Dean x Pharm unraveling the truth but also redefining themselves as individuals and their relationship. I really do believe the reincarnated souls only helped in guiding and allowing Dean and Pharm to find each other. To fill that missing void in their life. Even though their reincarnated souls lived a tragic past which in turn lead to some lingering trauma for Dean & Pharm in the present, it allowed them both to see the realities of what could happen...and to not take each other for granted and fight for their love. And although this story is mainly focused on fated love, it also shows the importance of friendship, family, and acceptance!!And if nothing else is really catching your interest in the show…at least you’ll get some aesthetically beautiful thai dessert recipes out of this while jamming to some beautiful music!! THIS OST, specifically Luckiest Boy by Boy Sompob is my jam…such a beautiful song…I love singing along to it especially “You are my Sunshine, You are my Starlight at Night”
Korn x In were my favorite couple besides Win x Team in the story, and Im not entirely sure if it was the fact that it was because their story involved a “forbidden love” that resulted in a tragic ending where I so badly wanted them to have a happy ending….or if it was their acting itself; their expressions & contrasting personalities that sold it for me…Could be a combination of both LOL. I got so emotional every time they appeared on screen but I kept wanting more where I started realizing I was more invested in them than the main couple Dean x Pharm. Their parts sometimes were very slow and boring for me?? They seemed somewhat awkward with each other (not all the time, they def had their cute moments) where I wasn’t really convinced with their chemistry throughout the show but because of Korn x In, it made me care about Dean x Pharm. I wanted them to have a second chance/happy ending. However I will commend them because they had one of the healthiest relationships I have seen in BLs, I could clearly see by their actions how much they respected and wholeheartedly supported one another. And then we have Win x Team, which was a great balance between the other two couples as they were more humorous and fun LOL. The way Win always looked at Team…wow…he was smitten with him >< . Meanwhile Team only cared about his Lays Chips LOL JK. I cant wait for their spinoff Between Us!!!
Yes this drama was not perfect, it had its flaws, one being a decent amount of scenes were painfully slow…like I could be staring at the same scene for a good 5 mins..or what felt like 5 mins and nothing would be happening?? I could’ve probably fast forwarded and still not missed anything. Not sure if that was a decision made to built up emotions…but it didnt do anything for me. The transitions between the past and present day seemed choppy to me?? but that could be due to the episodes being in multiple parts, one part would end on Dean x Pharm and then the next part of the episode it would start as Korn x Ins story and vice versa….and some of the order of the flashbacks of Korn x In’s story seemed chronologically out of place with Dean x Pharm’s?? However that being said, these didn’t pose huge issues for me as I still overall enjoyed the drama!!
The ending wrapped up everybody’s stories really well. It demonstrated different perspectives of what people go through when losing a loved one due to suicide…it showed the regret and longing for their lost loved one…The pain and suffering of those who were left behind where they are endlessly left with questions that’ll never be answered. As well as the perspective of the person who committed suicide, which in reality we are never able to see…so it was nice to see that perspective interpreted too. If I had to sum up the ending in one word….it would be forgiveness….It was a truly beautiful and satisfying ending for me, considering how hesitant I originally was but all my concerns were put to rest!
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You can really see the bond between the main characters strengthen every episode and I like how its not rushed. Fluke (Pharm) and Ohm (Dean) are both amazing actors. Every time Pharm cries in the show, I cry with him because it looks so natural. Ohm also does a great job portraying Dean's 'cold' personality.
(The other actors were also great, it's just that the story revolves around Pharm and Dean.)
I cried every episode (but that might be because I'm an emotional person). The relationship between Pharm and Dean is also really wholesome so it's cute to watch. All I can say is that the show had an interesing plot and I really like how the story is told.
I definitely recommend this series!
(Also, I can't really say anything about the music because that wasn't one of my priorities watching this series, but I do feel like the music chosen always fits the scene.)
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What a waste though! The interesting themes of reincarnation, karma, redemption and 2nd chances, the could-have-been intriguing twists and turns, & a mostly competent cast.... all deeply compromised by unforgivably miscalculated pacing. Too often, the camera lingers on an expressionless actor for 2 seconds too long, more often than not, an actor takes 3 seconds too long to respond to something. The awkward pauses and unnecessary milking of a dry moment make it all pretty uncomfortable. The time wasted would have been enough for tons of souls to be reincarnated.
Thankfully, as mentioned, most actors look and “act” the part (with the exception of a few who tend to mistake overacting as emoting, and a scene stealing wig). Also, everyone looks like they have perfect skin, the songs are pleasing enough, the desserts look delish and.... and... ok, no more.
In short, if “until we meet again” ever gets the chance to be reincarnated , I hope it becomes more of a lean mean P’ Dean ... than a soppy, confused Pharm who overstretches his P’ Deeeeeeeaaaaaan
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I thought the reincarnation concept was super interesting, which was why I started watching in the first place. However, by the halfway point, I really couldn't see what the driving conflict was other than that the characters don't know this big secret. The big problem with this is that the secret is revealed to us, the viewers, at the very beginning of episode 1 so there's no big reveal or anything like that. Of course, there are a handful of surprises that pop up throughout the story, but nothing that I thought was really of importance to the plot. A lot of new plot elements are introduced in the very least episode, which to me feels kind of rushed, especially since the story moves really slowly otherwise.
Another big thing to me was that there is little to no character development throughout the entirety of the series. The characters didn't seem to change at all despite what was happening to them. All the scenes moved so slowly, and each one is milked in a very similar way from the beginning of the series to the end.
ACTING:
I didn't really feel the chemistry between Dean and Pharm, and their relationship doesn't seem to develop very much throughout the series. They're kind of awkward for a lot of the scenes, save for the very end, although this might be more of a directing thing than acting.
Individually, though, the vast majority of the actors were great. Fluke, especially, does an amazing job portraying Pharm from the beginning to the very end. I also really loved Prem and Sammy, who did a phenomenal job playing Pharm's (very lovable) best friends. There were some moments where I felt like Ohm shows pretty much no emotions, but again I think this had more to do with the director than with the actor.
MUSIC:
For the most part, I thought the soundtrack was fantastic. There are a lot of a capella songs that are played at heart wrenching moments, and a humorous string track is used pretty often throughout lighthearted bits. All of the music is generally enjoyable on its own, but by the end they feel really old and overused.
REWATCH VALUE:
I might rewatch a handful of scenes, but personally I found myself skipping through a lot of slow-moving parts the first time I watched them. The complete lack of suspense also does not help.
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I truly admire the work done in this series and Wabi Sabi Studios is really showing they know how to make winning shows. The director truly knows what he is doing now, and so we are in for many years of enjoyment as series made by him get better and better. Until We Meet Again will be hard to top though. When watching this, sit back, relax, cry when you feel like it (that was often for me) and just let it in.
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Everything About This Was Done Beautifully
I'm not terribly active on this page as of yet, but I had to come here to give credit where it is due for the tremendous story and production that made this series unmatched in any country or by any studio.I know that it has been three years since the cameras were set up for this series, but after I watched it, watched it again, and back for a third time, I can recommend this show to everyone, especially those who are willing to feel the strong emotions these episodes will make you feel every four minutes.
The acting talents, the storyline and the subtle details that were all brought together in one place made this series one that unexpectedly found a way to make me fall badly for this show. I can guarantee that compared to any film you've seen, you will not go away from this one unaffected.
I was completely astonished at how well these characters were played convincingly and was impressed all of the way through the series at how many times I felt very emotional.
In other words, I cried. Many times. Which I'm not in the habit of doing for any movie, show or good book.
This series, however, pushed all of the buttons on me at once, and it has produced more tears from me than the times where I've lost family members and pets.
Anyone who can direct and act to do this to me multiple times in one episode alone has my undying respect forever.
The plot built around soulmates finding each other drew me in right away, and the acting talents took over from there.
Add in the musical score, the locations and the way each scene was built, and I was hooked by Episode Three.
Besides the number of tears this series commands, I was touched at how many details were carefully put into each part of this story, some of which I didn't even catch until I watched the whole series for a second time.
One example that can be used to describe the care given to this whole story was in how many things were going on at once in just the one scene at Pharm's condo with the Sour Curry.
First, you had Dean bringing dinner to Pharm, which was a switch because Pharm had been doing all of the cooking for everyone.
Then, you had Dean being doting and attentive as always and trying to get close to Pharm, and still letting Pharm call the shots and take things at his own pace.
Then, Dean serves dinner, and Fluke's great acting as Pharm tells you instantly that he knows something isn't quite right without any lines being said, especially when he tries the first bite and knows exactly what Dean has served him.
When you peel back the layers of the 30 years leading up to that dinner, you will be crying as hard as Fluke was every time you see it.
Add into the same scene that this dinner that Dean's grandmother put together for them was the Sour Curry that she had made for Intouch on his birthday when he never came home, and you feel like you're sitting there with them experiencing it, too.
As if I hadn't cried for enough reasons in this episode, it wasn't until a re-watch of the series that I noticed that Dean's grandmother had sent him off to Pharm's condo with her gold set of containers.
These were the same ones that Intouch had served to Korn 30 years ago when he showed off his cooking talents by burning the omelet. More tears. . . .thanks.
Having Dean's grandmother finally get to serve the birthday dinner to the little brother she had lost was one of the tougher moments of this show to get through. Fluke's acting to make it believable was incredible.
I'm still wondering. . .who writes a screenplay out there that can have all of things hitting you at once in just one scene, and then keep doing that to you 60 other times throughout the series in other scenes?
And, by the time you get to this scene, who wouldn't love to be in a relationship where someone looks at you the way Dean looks at Pharm, includes him in every part of his life, and treats him like a living treasure at all times?
There are a few comments on this board about a few of the dislikes that took away from the quality of the series, and after taking a step back, I can see why everything is fine just the way it is and doesn't need any changes.
I noticed that the pace of things could often seem slow, but I saw there was a good reason for all of the pauses, and they belonged there.
Like the scene at Sorn's restaurant where Sin has the police report to go over with Dean.
No one says a word for big parts of the scene, and I felt like I was in suspense at the table with them, not really ready to be told what was in the envelope, too. Everything leading up to this scene several episodes back made the pace here rightfully so.
I noticed that many times in the series, and I thought it was just important for the character development as any of the faster-paced scenes.
There was discussion about why the scene was done where Pharm finds the photos, the keychain and the gun, and that the scene didn't belong in the plot.
To me, the scene belonged there because there was still so much story to tell leading up to it, and Pharm was still a bit elusive about his past life, and only at that time was all of it crystal clear. For a few good reasons, the series needed that scene, especially when it involved Korn's father directly.
At first, I thought Sammy's character as Manaow was over-played and exaggerated, but by the middle of the series, I got to see how perfect the character was to bring balance to the whole group, and how great she was to be the perfect partner-in-crime with Del.
The only dislike I would hold on to yet would just be the product placements and the 35 bags of Lay's Chips I saw by Episode 17.
But, I'm not from Thailand, and my opinion from 11,000 miles away isn't really valid for the ways Americans conduct themselves, especially in these last several years. So I can forgive the abundance of Lay's and cosmetics.
I can't do a review here without calling out a few members of the cast that made this work flawlessly.
Koi's role as Dean's grandmother Ahn was absolutely terrifying.
That level of acting ability should not be restricted to just Thailand.
I will be one of many to admit that as soon as she appeared on screen, I was crying.
Her role wasn't as big as the other actors', but it was searing and profound.
Ohm's role as Dean was great for many reasons, one being how he made his character evolve from just Episode 1 to Episode 10.
Dean was cold, detached and all business early on, and by half-time, he was smiling, posting things on Facebook, and relaxed around almost everyone.
Seeing him completely emotionally spent showing up late at night to Pharm's condo was in complete contrast to who we saw at the beginning.
I also liked how his character was in contrast to Korn's personality 30 years earlier.
Korn was elusive, unsure and at odds on how his relationship with Intouch could ever work.
Dean, though, was attentive , first to make a move, and absolutely doing whatever it took to make the relationship with Pharm survive and work.
Kao, being in his first role, did a great job showing the tension between happiness and family duty with Korn's relationship with Intouch.
Fluke playing Pharm was phenomenal, not just for the raw emotions he put into the character, but for the way it balanced out Intouch's personality traits from his past life.
Intouch was ready to dive into a relationship on Day One, was openly excited, and couldn't even manage to cook an omelet or Instant Noodle.
Pharm, by contrast, was gifted at cooking, shy about his feelings and conduct around others, and was willing to go as slow as needed in the relationship.
There were mentions that Pharm's character needed to be less rigid in his standards and more cheerful, but the way Fluke played it was perfect to play against Dean's character and to contrast Intouch's.
I can't say enough good things about Earth and how he played Intouch.
Chilling and real to start with, and probably followed by impressive on a big scale.
The best actors in the business are the ones who can act a whole scene with just their eyes and expressions without saying a word, and Earth is one of them, and I can't imagine this role of Intouch going to anyone else and making it work as flawlessly as it was in this series.
There was a comment somewhere here on the board that when Earth cries, everyone starts crying.
I am living proof of that through these 17 Episodes, for both Earth and Fluke and their ability to turn on the strong emotions.
It was sometimes hard to watch some of these scenes because I didn't know which of them was going bring me to tears the hardest.
I don't know whether I should thank them both for that, or to be angry.
Boun and Prem playing Win and Team worked great in this series, and I'm glad that the relationship was picked up for another series to come.
I had to re-watch the series to notice that it was practically love at first sight for Win, and that he spent the next 9 episodes getting Team closer and closer to sitting under the mistletoe for Christmas.
These characters are a good match and I liked the chemistry.
Pineare as Dean's sister Del was a great addition to the cast for a lot of reasons, with one being that she was wonderful at showing her character's thoughts with just one expression and few words. You could look at her in a scene for just three seconds and sense what the entire mood in the room was.
Mean playing Alex was a small role, but had lots of good acting.
I've seen Mean in other roles and he really turned up the talent here by playing more of a villain type.
To those of you who haven't had the chance to watch this series yet, I am jealous of all of you for the fact that I can't go back to seeing this for the very first time again.
When you see it, it will quickly become a favorite, and if you watch for all of the details and get into the character's roles in any form, you will probably be crying for the 18th time by the time you get to Episode 4.
I am still in awe at how this series affected me in ways that other films and shows couldn't, even with the fact that they had 15 hours of material to work with.
I fell for this one really hard, not because of the storyline by itself, but because there were great actors working on this to make it perfect.
I wish you luck for your experience to come when you get to see it for yourself, and I challenge you to make it to Episode 12 with any of your Kleenex left in the box.
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One of the BEST BL
GIRL!! ONE OF MY FAVE BL1st very intense intro tho
2nd OST is superb! I love the ost because it has english version and cast version. The music matches the series perfectly.
3rd the connection between the actors 💯 you can literally feel it within 😂 i swear.
4th MANAOW Girlllll 👏
5th The first flirting scenes in 🚘 😂 girlll I’m single too 😂😂
6th ready your tissue... for crying tho hahaha
Anyway if you want to know what I’m talking about. You should watch Until We Meet Again. You’ll love this.
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Mmm this is my first time to post a review on series so it might be a bit clumsy.I like it although I think it could have been better.
First :It focused most of time on the effects of Intouch suicide upon his family but it neglected the effect of Korn's suicide as if he is guilty and responsible for both suicides.
Second: too many crying scenes but I interpret it as producer wants to always remind the viewers that parents ' unyielding and violent oppose forced the lovers into a corner
Third :we only got few glimpses of Korn and In' s time which (in my opinion) weren't enough.
Fourth:Pharm and Dean's relationship was approved by those around them (which was too much of a fairy tale), I would understand if Dean's grandmother, mother, and pharm' s uncle, grandfather would be toleratent (they suffered loses already so it would soften them like how Dean's grandmother froze when he told her that his lover is a man, she recalled Intouch 's death and begged Dean to never hurt himself no matter what happen)
I interpreted this utopia as producer meant to show the contrasts and its consequences (The fierence opposition led to tragedy, approval and support led to strength)
Fifth:Although the series started with the tragedy as a start scene but it took us back and forth in a way that made my head spin a little.
During the series I blamed Korn for the tragedy but I understood what made him feel like there is no way out as his father practically threatened him to hurt his lover.After that I gradually started to understand better.
All in all it is a good series to watch especially to those who like decent romance without too much make out scenes
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Loved It
I’ve seen a lot of lack luster reviews about this drama and honestly I highly disagree. This drama is amazing, I wish I could erase my memory just to rewatch this drama again. This isn’t a heavy plot drama, but the plot twists are so worth it and well earned. The characters could use a bit more development, but the small details that make up the four main characters (Dean, Pharm, In and Korn) make this such an enjoyable show. The love story seems a bit slow, but I honestly didn’t mind as I felt Pharm and Dean had a lot to work through. The side ship is 100% one of the great parts of this drama and the side characters are so fun.Now on to the SPOILERS:
Pharm is the reincarnation of Intouch and Dean is the reincarnation of Korn. One of the main things I love about this drama is how it sets the reincarnations a part from their past lives. The details make it that much more enjoyable. You’ll see what happened in their past lives take a mental toll on them in their reincarnations. Pharm, who witnessed Korn’s suicide as Intouch, now has ptsd, even though he has no idea why.
And at the climax you’ll see the full effects of Korn’s decision to kill himself on Pharm. I saw in some reviews that people didn’t like how reserved or prudish Pharm seems for someone that is supposed to be in love. But I think it’s important to realize that Intouch had been such an out going and affectionate person which is not contrasted with Pharm who seems a bit more emotionally constipated and afraid to show his love, because essentially that is what lead to both of them dying in the first place.
The changes between Korn and Dean are much more subtle. I don’t think we ever see Korn cry, or it’s very rare. Where as Dean cries many times and feels the full weight of his choice and the guilt is consuming for him. At first it seems that Dean is just as reserved as Korn was, but I don’t think that is the case. Dean has friends where as it seemed Korn only had his siblings to confide in. I think Dean has grown and matured a lot since his past life as Korn and has become more mindful of his decisions and their effects.
I don’t want to spoil too much, their are some amazing plot twists and truly heart wrenching scenes. I cried a lot watching this drama. I highly recommend it.
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