55:15 Never Too Late

Don't waste time

This series was amazing, I had high hopes but I think this was beyond them.
This show made me laugh so much, especially Jaya and Songpol hahahaa for god's sake they were so chaotic and their friendship was EVERYTHING hahahah.
I think the story that disappointed me the most was Thep's story, it made me so sad his relationship with his son, the way he cheated his wife with some girl that could be his child... at the end he got better and had an amazing character development.
I'm really sad with Jarunee's ending, even though I don't like her it made me really sad that everything she putted so much effort to change was in vain because she died at the end.
Seksan was an amazing character since the beginning he was so annoying but, in his way, he always was true to himself and I really admire that (we can't forget that who played Seksan young version was Nanon and he nailed it, as always).
Last but not least, Jaya and Songpol, i love them both since the beginning ahahah Jaya was a mess, she was definitely going throught a mid age crisis ahahha and Songpol was such a precious soul, he really pissed me off with all his bullsh*ts about being gay, as an LGBTQ+ person I know that it's really hard to come out but he was making it HARDER. I didn't liked it when he started to catch feelings for his "nephew", Pipu was totally in love with "Paul" and everything was being so cute but I was always thinking that "Paul" was in love with his dad and everything was being so awkward.
Overall this series was amazing, it didn't disappointed at all.

P.S. Arm Warut... my precious baby, why does he never receive a main character role? And he always suffers a lot too... I really don't get it, gonna send an email to GMM complaining about it ahaha

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55:15 Never too late, you gave us a roller coaster of emotions

I'm not gonna lie, I'm really gonna miss this series. Never was I laughing so much in one episode and crying in the other. And I'll admit. I certainly didn't want those endings for Charunee and Paul, but I'll accept the message conveyed by those endings. Each character got equal screen time to ensure their stories are told in the best way possible. I can't deny how great the acting was by everyone, including Sea and Win. Hats off for everyone. The OSTs by Khaotung and Ford were so beautiful that I keep on listening to them in loops. The only reason why my re watch value is lower is because I dont think I can survive a second round of these emotions. In Short don't miss this unique gem of a drama and start watching it right now.

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A true gem, one of the best dramas out there!

A beautiful story of 5 different people who live with regrets and get a second chance to change it. During the first episodes we slowly learn more and more about their lives, the pacing is perfect and I loved how interconnected they are. 10/10 for worldbuilding.

Usually in stories like these, characters have to keep it a secret - it was refreshing to see how some of them were able to open up to their friends and relatives.

This drama has everything - it was really funny at times, but it also made me cry a lot. It's interesting, it keeps you wondering what's next, it makes you fully engage with all the characters and feel their joy, confusion, pain, love...

MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW

The story that broke my heart the most and made me cry like I haven't cried for ages was Jarunee's. I was so happy to see her relax, become more accepting and gentle, and, most of all, finally live her life and achieve all her little goals. It's devastating that she had so little time to do it all, especially when it comes to love... And honestly I think I'm even more hurting for Bomb. He waited for so long for her to open up to him, to love him back, and he had no time to enjoy their new relationship. Just like Jarunee devoted her whole life to her dad and school, he devoted his to her and later her dad. I can't imagine how he could recover from that and, even though it's fiction, I like to hope he finds love and happiness in the future.

Similarly, Songpol's story was also depressing. For most episodes his part is rather lighthearted, he's fun and is the quickest to get used to being a teenager (mostly thanks to Noinae - a lovely angel who helps everyone). I really hoped his little almost-crush on Pipu would make him realise he could fall in love with someone else after having been focused on Mathee for so long. I guess it would give all viewers some closure to see him falling for a different person, after all these years being alone. All his interactions with Pipo were so emotional for me, because I knew it wouldn't end well for either of them. Pipo was very important for Songpol, but he could never return his feelings for him. He finally had a friend, had his first crush, and it all disappeared forever suddenly, and he never learned why. I'm sure though that this experience made him grow a lot and he'll be able to have friends and maybe meet his new love while making the BL lol.

I see some criticisms about the age gaps and flirting and I honestly don't think any of the characters was acting inappropriate. The only relationship that would be wrong, would be Songpol and Pipu - but it was clear that Songpol kept his distance at all times, and even avoided Pipu after his confession. Prim made Seksan wait until he's back to his adult body, and Amonthep's wife didn't even want to hug him.

ALL IN ALL I had some different thoughts about this drama that I wanted to write about, but then the last episode destroyed me with how much I cried, and a lot has changed, but what didn't change is that it's a masterpiece and I want to recommend it to everyone. It's truly underrated and I hope it gets the recognition it deserves because it's a real gem. Jaya's song won't stop playing in my head :)

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Absorbing story with well developed characters and good acting

(But be prepared for an ending that you may not like 100%.)

The greatest challenge for this series is how it has to tell the story of 5 main characters who unexpectedly get transformed into their younger selves when they are 55. Although they meet each other, their stories don’t intersect much, so it is all too easy for the series to suffer from disjointedness as it shifts its focus from one character to another. Thankfully, the disjointedness is kept to a minimum, and the life of each of the characters is interesting in its own way.

The five characters start off in different ways, and we may feel more for one or two of them than for others at first:

- San: at 55, he loses his job and has regrets in his love life and in his relationship with his parents.

- Jaya: a popular singer in her younger days, she has lost popularity over time.

- Paul: a gay man who has kept his sexual orientation hidden from his family; he is in love with a man who is about to get remarried.

- Thep: once a promising boxer, he was attacked and crippled before an important match. His boxing school is failing.

- Jarunee: a strict teacher who is being pursued by a much younger man despite having rejected him, she finds out that she has cancer.

Personally, I was more touched by the predicaments of Paul and Thep at first. Nevertheless, I grew to care more about the characters too. In fact, Thep loses some of my sympathy as he seems to become a tad childish after the transformation. My heart most consistently went out to Paul as the other characters can be faulted in some ways, but not so much for Paul.

San is perhaps too impulsive and stubborn in his younger days. Jaya has an attitude problem as a diva and does not even bother to sing live. Thep has an opportunity to be a boxer again after the transformation, but he seems distracted by other “activities” like flirting with a young woman. Jarunee in her older self is a well-meaning teacher but fails to understand the youths she is teaching. Paul, on the other hand, is not perfect but he has lived his younger days in a homophobic family and society, and the man he has been in love with for years is straight and isn’t about to suddenly like men like characters in BL series do. The way his life has turned out isn’t something he can really help.

Because the reason for the characters’ transformation is mysterious, there is suspense from the start regarding whether they will be able to remain young or return to their former selves from the start. The uncertainty is perfectly exploited because it soon becomes obvious that some of the characters will want to remain young while the others will want to return to their older selves: unless they are going to have a choice, neither situation is going to be ideal.

Given that the title is “55:15 Never Too Late”, people may expect a happy ending. But this is not something that anyone watching can be sure of, especially in the last few episodes when the story is worked into a climax. This is a series in which, despite a lot of light-hearted moments, we don’t know what sort of ending to expect until the end (or perhaps even until a second season?). (In the case of Paul, it will be doubly heartbreaking if he has to permanently return to his older self because it will be really sad for both him and his younger self’s love interest.) Together with characters that the audience is likely to care about and all-round good acting, the series is truly absorbing.

The ending of the series, unfortunately, isn't entirely satisfying. It tries to stay true to the idea that it is "never too late" but the transformation only brings a positive change for some of the characters. For at least one character who gets transformed, it can also bring more regrets. Even though the character tries to see it positively, it also seems that they are, as they say, "cursed". In a sense, the ending is realistic. But I'm not too sure if I really want this sort of realism in a feel-good series about people getting a second chance after being transformed into teens.

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Second Chances

Final thoughts:
(beware of MAJOR spoilers!!)

Very interesting concept, but the storyline was a little repetitive and dragged (especially the start).

I love Khao to death, but i did not like, that they gave his character a love interest as a teen
also he didn't really get a happy ending which kinda sucked...

Jarunee deserved a better ending!
I feel like, she showed the most character development out of all of them.
But looking back they kinda foreshadowed it by having her write that list.

I loved the friend group, but would've loved it even more, if they had more scenes all together...
I know the concept was more to show the storyline of each character, but they had so much potential!

I am a little bit biased considering the cast, because I am a big fan of most of them.
I think it's an easy to watch series, if you're looking for something a little different.

I've already been listening to the Opening OST by Khaotung prior to watching this series and I'll probably will continue doing it for the next 3 months xD.

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March 2025 recommendations challenge

Watch this for my March 2025 recommendations challenge by Jelena Petrovic. Interesting drama, I’m really happy I got to watch this.

Story about 5 adults who had regret in their life & giving 2nd chance by universe. Not to redo their past by going back to their youth, but more a chance for redemption of their regrets or you can said atone their sin.

Seksan, Songpol, Jaya, Jarunee and Amonthep all at age 55 years old. One day, after series of events in each of their lives, they all woke up with their face becoming youth again, to be exact, back to their 15 years old face & body. Hence the title 55:15.

Shocked by the fact but can’t do anything about it, one by one they decided to enroll in school again, each for their own reason. In that school, by coincidence they meet & start befriends each other.

In this youthful body, each of them learn how to live as teenagers & the modern world. They also learn more about themselves, their family & friends & also about their own regrets. So, will they be able to transform back to their original body…? What will they learn with this journey…?

Below I’ll try to tell you a little story of their life & the reason for them to enroll in school again without giving too many spoilers.

1st story. Seksan (san).
Seksan is a voice actor, who had been fighting with his parents and running away from home since his youth. He lived his life full of spree with 1 regret. His first and true love, Prim.

After Seksan changed into his youth’s body, he saw Prim drop a girl to a school. With that, Seksan with the help of his friend decided to enroll into the school, as San, with the hope of meeting Prim there.

Soon, San finds the girl that Prim drops & befriends her & finally he can reunite with Prim. And then San learns that Prim is having marital issues, where her husband is abusive toward her, but doesn't want to let her go. So, how San will react to this & what will he learn from this experience…?

2nd. Songpol (Pol/Paul).
Pol is a son of a traditional & conservative Chinese family, who has been hiding the fact that he’s gay. Once his mother died, Pol with the help of his niece, Noinae, decided to find a date. But deep down, Pol actually had been in love for a long time with Mathee, a pianist in his restaurant. On the day he got young, he’s in shock & upset, because Mathee was planning for another marriage.

With the help of his family (his brother & niece), Pol also enrolled in the school as Paul. There, he meets Pipu (Mathee’s son) and becomes his friend. But soon, it turns out Pipu not only wants to be his friend, Pipu wants something more with him. So, how will Paul handle his feelings for Mathee & Pipu at the same time…? Will Paul be able to release his feeling for Mathee in the end…?

3rd. Jaya Janiya (Yaya)
Jaya is a singer, she was once very popular at her time, but now she's old, yet has diva behaviors while her popularity is not like it used to be. Before she gets back to her youth’s self, she's having problems because of her behaviors & her career is doomed.

So, now she enrolled in the school, with the name Yaya, to come at her rival, Grayta. Grayta became the thorn in the flesh for Jaya because her company decided to use part of Jaya's song for Grayta’s new song but they don’t give Jaya credit for it.

But through Grayta's insult, Yaya decided to give another chance to raise her name to the top again. She’s determined to fix her mistake as Jaya & as Yaya to have a shot to become a singer again. But soon,Yaya learned to become a singer these days not as easy as it used to, being pretty is not enough anymore. So, will Yaya be successful to be a singer again…?

4th. Jarunee (Jenny)
Jarunee is a strict teacher that every student doesn't like. Before she gets back to her youth’s self, she's having problems at school with her students and also receiving bad news about her health. She got cancer.

Now she is entering the school again, with the name Jenny, because she’s worried about 3 girls that have problems with her. In the school, she successfully be a little closer to 3 of them. But Jenny is still as stiff as Jarunee, so at first it’s a little hard to be closer to them, they like to mock her a lot.

Luckily after some time, she comes to the conclusion, while she needs to live in this body, why doesn’t she embrace it & live her life a little bit freely. So, Jenny lists 10 things she wants to do before her death. And little by little she managed to fulfill it…

Now the question is, what happened to her cancer…? Because when she’s as Jenny, the cancer seems to be gone, but she still experiences all the symptoms. Will the cancer be gone when she’s back to her old self or the cancer is actually still there but it just undetected…?

5th. Amonthep (Thep)
Amonthep was a talented boxer, but due to ill intentions by his opponent, they broke his leg & ended his career. Now as an adult, he's drowning in debt to guard his boxing arena. Why…? Cause the arena not only represents his youth but also the heritage from his adopted father.

When they're wondering how to get the money for the arena, Amonthep got the idea to win the championship. The only problem is they don't have a champion. At first Amonthep turned into his son, Pangpond (Pond), only to get strong opposition from Pond. So when Amonthep turned into his youth’s self, he enrolled in the school, with the name Thep, to search for a champion.

But, the search is no fail & the date for the championship is getting closer each day. Suddenly, Thep realizes his leg is not so hurt anymore, he goes back to his youth body & so his leg. So, rather than keep waiting for a champion, Thep starts to train his body to be ready for the championship himself. Now, with the support of his wife & son, Thep aimed for the championship.

But after learning from Jenny’s case, my question is… Is Thep leg really healed, or is it just hidden behind the youth body…? So will Thep successfully win the championship & save his arena…?

That's pretty much the story without giving any more spoilers. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ Interesting intact regarding reincarnation. Usually we got someone back to their life a few years / decade ago & that’s for them to redeem their own mistake. But this one, they got back to their youth’s self but the timeline is not swifting, it is still running normally.
+ How they really learn to redeem themselves
+ They have true family & friends on their side. Although their story seems so absurd, their family & friends believe them & support them all the way.

What I don’t like:
- Quite bored with the song. Haha… Jenny really only sings 1 song the whole time.

Overall this really one interesting story about redemption & reflecting your life.

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IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO WATCH 55:15!

YOU ALL NEED TO WATCH THIS AMAZING SHOW!

55:15 Never Too Late is about five 55 aged people transforming into their 15 year old selves suddenly. All five of them are strangers to each other but form a solid bond when they realize they are in the same boat. When life gives them a second chance, what they do will do? Will they be able to return their old selves or begin a new line as 15?

The entire line of cast is amazing. The similarities and mannerism matched perfectly between the young and old actors. There is no way you could tell they are different people. All five characters have a solid backstory because of which they have turned into 15. My most favorite character would be Jarunee, followed by Paul. These two had the most heartbreaking storyline. There are 16 episodes instead of the usual 12 as per Thai show norms. But there was never a moment I felt bored or thought that this show was a waste of time. Tbh, each character made me feel like I was the one who is 15 transformed from my old self of 55.

I really wish more people could watch this. It has some solid messages in the end that just hits the nail in your heart and you will remember those moments forever in your life. It is a healing series - a series that makes you find the right path if you are lost. PLEASE SHARE THIS POST AND RECOMMEND THIS SERIES TO EVERYONE YOU CAN! That's the only we can do to a series that totally deserves more recognition.

P.S: Jaya Janiya's song is stuck in my head and heart!

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long review ahead tho

some series surprise you with their premise, and others surprise you with their heart—55:15 never too late manages to do both. the story follows a group of 55-year-olds who suddenly find themselves back in their 15-year-old bodies, with a chance to redo or reclaim what they feel they missed in their youth. it’s a brilliant concept that blends fantasy, comedy, and deep emotional beats about regret, dreams, and second chances.

the older cast: grounding the story

one of the most impressive things about this series is the way the older actors anchor the entire narrative. their performances carry years of lived experience—regret, resilience, longing—all of which make the audience empathize with their characters’ struggles. you believe their pain and their yearning to fix what was left behind, and that makes their sudden transformation back to 15 all the more impactful. they give the show weight, and without them, the fantasy element might have felt flat.

the younger cast: embodying duality at 15

when the story shifts to the younger actors, it doesn’t lose its emotional depth. in fact, it becomes even more fascinating, because the 15-year-old bodies now carry the soul of someone much older. this duality could’ve easily felt jarring, but the young cast pulls it off spectacularly:

nanon korapat once again proves why he’s in a league of his own. he balances the innocence of being 15 with the maturity of a 55-year-old soul, never letting the performance slip into parody. he’s phenomenal—every look and gesture feels layered with emotion.

khaotung thanawat shines in emotional storytelling. he brings vulnerability and quiet strength, showing us both the wounds of the past and the desire to heal. his ability to deliver heavy emotions without overdoing it is remarkable.

piploy kornnapat plays the classic “mean girl” role but with heart. her sharp edges are softened with humanity, and you end up rooting for her instead of disliking her. it’s a performance with range and charisma.

view benyapa is unforgettable in her emotional scenes. she gives her character a raw honesty, the kind of performance that lingers after an episode ends. her crying scenes in particular feel incredibly real and relatable.

kay lertsittichai brings his best work here, with superb acting that makes his character stand out in the group. he balances lightness with depth, and his presence completes the dynamic.


together, these five young actors mirror the older cast with such conviction that you fully believe they’re playing the same souls at different ages. it’s a rare achievement in casting and performance.

what makes the series special

at its core, 55:15 never too late is about regret, forgiveness, and embracing life at every age. the show reminds us that it’s never too late to chase dreams, make amends, or rediscover ourselves. the balance of humor, heartfelt storytelling, and fantasy makes it engaging without ever feeling too heavy.

the soundtrack also deserves special mention. every song perfectly captures the bittersweet feeling of longing, nostalgia, and hope. it doesn’t just accompany the scenes—it tells the story of these characters’ journeys, enhancing their emotions and giving viewers an even deeper connection to their experiences.

the editing and pacing are also commendable—the series knows when to lean into its comedic fantasy and when to slow down for an emotional gut punch.

where it stumbles

that said, the series isn’t without setbacks. with such an ambitious concept, there are moments where the pacing feels a little uneven—some arcs could’ve used more time to breathe, while others dragged slightly. a few supporting characters felt underutilized, which is a shame considering how much they could’ve added to the emotional core of the story.

most importantly, 55:15 never too late could have benefited from more episodes. the story is so rich and layered that certain relationships and character arcs felt rushed. with just a few extra episodes, the series could have explored the characters’ transformations and emotional journeys in greater depth.

still, these flaws don’t overshadow the series’ strengths. if anything, they just highlight how much potential this story had to expand even further.

final thoughts

55:15 never too late is a rare gem in thai drama—creative, heartfelt, and carried by a powerhouse ensemble of both older and younger actors. the older cast provides the weight of lived experiences, while the younger cast—led by phenomenal performances from nanon, khaotung, piploy, view, and kay—deliver some of their best work to date. it’s a series that blends fantasy with deep human truths, reminding us that whether at 15 or 55, life is still worth living fully.

it’s not perfect, but it’s touching, inspiring, and memorable—one of those series that makes you reflect on your own “what ifs” long after the final episode ends.

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Underrated Series

Note: This review is a personal opinion it's still your choice to agree with this or not :) Also, English isn't my native language so I'm really sorry for the grammar errors!

Story
You may not appreciate this series today but you can the lesson of this series in the near future. Age doesn't stop you from doing new things! I like each of the characters' arc especially Jaruni's but I wished we can get more of them :( the last 4 episodes seemed rushed.

Cast/Acting
Nanon did well in his role again, View and Piploy shined throughout the series. For Khaotung and Kay, kind of mid but they did well! Their 55 year old counterparts and the rest did well too.

Music
The ost and scores were used in the right time. Please release Jaya's song (and the other versions)!

Rewatch Value
Will definitely rewatch this!

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Series yang indah, banyak pelajaran kehidupan.

Akhirnya kelar juga nontonnya, sukak bgt sama ni series( ◜‿◝ )♡

Saran aja nih buat kalian, kalo kalian expect bakal ada cute BL story di series ini, no honey..jgn berharap lebih. Memang ada karakter gay di series ini (Songpon/Paul/Paula sama Phipu), tapi unfortunately mereka ga ditakdirkan bersama di series ini.. cukup kesel + pgn ngumpat directornya tapi ya..sy bisa apa? Tapi sebenernya wlwpun ga bersama pun, mereka masih bisa saling memiliki dan masih bisa sering ketemu juga, walaupun dalam wujud tubuh yg berbeda..(ga mau ngasih too much spoiler! Mending kalian tonton aja sendiri series nya langsung!) Disini aku petik Quote dari om songpon/paula, bahwa cinta itu bisa dalam bentuk ketika kita 'Sharing' momen2 bahagia bersama org lain, gak melulu harus kayak yg pacaran2 gitu engga. Dan kalimat itu cukup menyadarkan ku bahwa, aku sama Crush ku juga bisa dikatan saling mencintai dong😂, krn kita itu deket bgt dah kayak bestie, cuman karena aku cowo dan dia juga cowo (masih straight dia weh), jadi nya aku ga berani 'confess' ke dia, tapi karena kedekatan kita yg sering sharing momen2 kebersamaan yg indah, walaupun gak dalam hubungan pacaran, itu bisa dibilang mencintai juga loh kawand hihihi🥰. Intinya my fav character di series ini jatuh kepada OM PAULA sama BUNDA JERUNEE naaaaa! Di series ini kita bakal metik buanyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaak bgt pelajaran hidup dan I think it is worth to watch for you guysss! Kuy tonton ini skrg dijamin gak nyeselllll❣️

Salam hangat dari Arek Malang, Jatim ✿
Sabtu, 14 Mei 2022

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