We Are

Going to miss these Wednesdays a lot

This is one of the best shows I have seen this year. I've enjoyed it a lot.
If I was stressed one day and needed to clear my mind, watching the show weekly was a good help. That's why I like series that are broadcast every week and not all at once. One thing I want to clarify is that not just any series is good for this, if one is boring or doesn't catch your attention you don't even want to keep waiting a week to see what happens. With We Are this happened to me, I looked forward to every Wednesday to find out what would happen and, most importantly, having fun watching it.
I really like the couples and actors that appear here, none of them seemed boring to me, I especially loved the couple of Tan and Fang, I didn't expect Aou and Boom to have such good chemistry.
On the other hand, I didn't dislike the songs, I love the song truth in the eyes by Pond and Phuwin.
To sum up, I really liked the image quality, I think it is very well crafted and helps you follow the series easily.
Thank you We Are for being a part in my life now.

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Strip away plot, character development, drama. Leave only the sweet moments. That is We Are.

If someone asked this avid BL watcher to identify a series that he deemed “peak BL,” I would have to give serious consideration to We Are. This 16-episode series from BL-factory GMMTV follows two distinct friend groups of college students as the groups come together. (Make your own pun there.) Despite a real kicker of a testy first encounter, Peem and Phum are clearly destined to fall for one another. As Peem and Phum grow closer, their previously discrete friend groups blend into one joyously happy group of pals. Yes, folks, that simple premise may well qualify as the exemplar of a BL series. It strips away any semblance of storytelling to deliver a series of vignettes: slice-of-life vignettes, really, that double as a testament to the easy-going college life many older folk recall as a golden era of fun, happy days. The series boils these scenes down to the most basic tropes, tricks, and tics that distinguish BL from other genres. Boys fall for other boys. Side character boys pair up with other side character boys. No one ever finds it surprising when boys fall for other boys. The net result is a series that delivers a progression of scenes that serve no narrative purpose beyond inviting viewers to watch these boys merrily pair off. Most such scenes yield maximum impact in the area of warm and fuzzy response. Since the series is a product of the GMMTV assembly line, it also features an OST replete with fizzy music performed by the cast members. To watch any episode of We Are guarantees coming away feeling happy and bouncy—what is more BL than an endorphin rush?

We Are is peak BL because about all it offers is the characteristics outlined above. The writers sheared away extraneous concerns. Such as, for instance, a proper plot. Or complex character development. Or contrived drama arising from such reliable genre staples as jealous women, prolonged disharmony arising from (comedic) miscommunication, or parental resistance to the heroes’ dating choices. (Honestly, does anyone miss these elements?) Even the rich boy x poor boy motif is mostly absent here, aside from a contrived “be my slave” storyline that sets in motion the whole shebang. (Peem isn’t truly poor, however, just unable to pay that particular bill.) In the absence of these customary genre artifacts, We Are serves a steady diet of treacly moments between boys smitten with one another: scene after scene, episode after episode.

Frankly, it works. The series delivers the endorphins BL viewers expect, and it does so consistently. Only the most demanding viewers—the ones who want food for thought to accompany their sweet confections—will lament the gaping hole where dramatic or thematic complexity would normally appear. We Are aspires to none of those trappings, so to fault it for those absent elements would be churlish. Likewise, I could observe that a low-budget Vietnamese series like Under the Oak Tree (whose 10 episode-run aired concurrently with the final ten weeks of We Are’s sixteen-episode broadcast period) features a quartet of male characters who individually exude more queer authenticity in any one episode than We Are’s eight leads can muster across sixteen episodes and four same-sex couples. But what would be the point of such complaint? GMMTV mass produces BL series because straight girls lap up watching cute young men fall for another, not because the studio cares to make a statement about being young and queer in present-day Thailand. Making an entertaining BL series does not require any of the four couples anchoring We Are to represent some grand point about what it means to be gay. The winsome actors need only to mug at one another at the appropriate moment to send viewers into a swoon. (Just to be clear: old, jaded gay men enjoy swooning when young men fall for one another just as much as the target audience of young straight women.) We Are delivers exactly what it promises: sweet moments between young men falling in love. This reviewer will cite no fault for succeeding in that endeavor.

If We Are has any particular claim to genius, it would be the depiction of a friend group. Arguably, Peem’s and Phum’s respective friendship networks attain more significance throughout the 16-episode arc of the series than any one of the four relationships it portrays. In that sense, We Are departs decidedly from “peak BL.” In this genre, the lead couple’s friends are seldom more than ornaments to the main couple’s story. Here, the various couplings function ornamentally to the larger circle of friends. More specifically, We Are’s secret sauce stems from inviting the viewer right into the friend group. They have slumber parties. They have drinking parties. They stage surprise parties. They have victory parties to celebrate myriad triumphs. They go together to a theme park. They travel to a volunteer service camp. They travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai for more excursions. In the finale, they travel to a beach resort (which, in true BL fashion, is owned by the parents of a group member). After all that togetherness, any viewer would have to work hard not feel as if Peem’s friends are also their own friends.

Much of the credit for the effectiveness of a BL series where friendship outshines romance must rest with the director, New Siwaj Sawatmaneekul. In the absence of a proper plot with a through-storyline, New succeeds in getting the viewer to invest in following the friend group’s passage through their college experience and, for most of them, the onset of first love. As best friends do, these buddies routinely adjust their interactions to suit a moment. On a moment’s notice, they can alternate from razzing one another, to supporting each other in moments of insecurity. They are as apt to call one another out as to root for one another. In many episodes, the friends verbally express how important the friendships are, how happy they are to know each other. Their conviviality seems believable because the actors are totally at ease with each other. GMMTV famously recycles its performers. Sometimes repetition can work against a series, but here the performers’ familiarity with one another from earlier projects pays off with a friend group whose bonhomie feels genuine, almost palpable. “Every day is a memory, precious and true,” proclaims the first line of the theme song. And, frankly, that sentiment explains both what We Are aspires to be—a depiction of precious memories about a precious time in life (college)—and why it succeeds—because the friendships feel true.. Precious? Absolutely.

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We Are Chaotic, Hilarious, and Low-Key Addictive BL Breakdown

OKAY. We Are had me screaming, crying, throwing up (in the best way possible). It’s not Peaceful Property tier, but it’s definitely sipping tea in the same café. Let’s break this chaotic masterpiece down because y’all NEED to know why this is a must-watch.

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THE VIBES: BL BUT MAKE IT MESSY

This series serves interconnected chaos. Four couples, all friends, all messy in their own special ways, set at university (because obviously—Thai BL law). And yeah, it’s cliché AF, but who are we kidding? We eat that shit up every time. The drama, the fluff, the feels? It’s a buffet, and I’m feasting.

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THE CHARACTERS: SLAY OR NAY?

- Phum (Pond): BABY. This man is sexy and cute—a dangerous combo. Phum is your spoiled rich brat with daddy issues (so groundbreaking, I know), but Pond sells it. He’s just self-aware enough to make you root for him, especially when he starts realizing, “Wait... do I like Peem?” Spoiler: yes, Phum. Yes, you do.

- Peem (Phuwin): Our procrastinating art student king. Bro, as an art student myself, I felt seen. His chill, “I’ll-do-it-when-I-feel-like-it” energy is a vibe but also the only emotionally mature one in the group. He COMMUNICATES, people. Phum and Peem’s dynamic is basically enemies-to-lovers but without the annoying, drawn-out misunderstandings. Peem’s like, “Bro, let’s talk.” And Phum? Phum listens. Growth, people.

- Q (Winny) & Toey (Satang): Cold senior meets sunshine junior, and it’s giving “I hate you because you make me feel things”. Q is every broody, emotionally repressed love interest ever, but Toey? Toey is a happy-go-lucky golden retriever who’s here to shake things up. Their dynamic is pure serotonin, especially when Toey fake-dates Chain to make Q jealous. When Toey had his lil’ emotional meltdown? I WAS READY TO FIGHT Q. Don’t make my boy cry, you emotionally constipated art prodigy.

- Tan (Aou) & Khaofang (Boom): THE MOMENT. These two carry the whole series. Tan’s chaotic sunshine energy is unmatched—always scheming hangouts and low-key acting as the group therapist. Meanwhile, Khaofang? Total “look but don’t touch” energy, except Tan can, and boy does he. Their dynamic is effortlessly cute, especially when Tan accidentally calls Khaofang “babe” in front of everyone. Khaofang just rolls with it like, “Oh, y’all didn’t know? Oops.”

- Chain (Marc) & Pun (Poon): Okay, I’m gonna say it—this couple had potential, but the execution? TRASH. Chain’s confession came out of nowhere, like the writers just threw it in last minute and said, “Yeah, that’ll do.” No, babes, that won’t do. And the kiss? Immediate ick. It’s giving “we’re running out of screentime, just end it already.”

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JJ AS MATTHEW: THE OTHER TWIN PROBLEM

So, JJ plays Matthew, Toey’s friend, and honestly? He’s fine. BUT. And it’s a BIG but: where is AJ?! Because let’s be real, AJ just gets comedy. He’s got that natural chaotic energy and can ad-lib his way into stealing every scene he’s in. JJ, on the other hand? He’s more... meh. Like, I kept watching and thinking, “Wait, which twin is this?", But no, JJ just didn’t bring the same spark.

The script wasn’t doing him any favors either. It’s basic as hell, and there’s zero room for JJ to add his own flair. If AJ had played Matthew? The comedy would’ve popped off. Instead, we’re left with a character that’s just... there. Not terrible, not amazing, just existing in the background like a sad little plant.

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PLOT: CHAOS BUT MAKE IT FUN

We Are isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel, and honestly? It doesn’t have to. The plot is straightforward, funny, and full of just the right amount of drama.

- PhumPeem: The ultimate enemies-to-lovers ship. Their bickering is top-tier, and the way Phum slowly realizes he’s into Peem? Chef’s kiss. But what really sets them apart? They COMMUNICATE. No unnecessary angst, just two idiots figuring it out.

- QToey: The classic junior/senior secret crush situation. Things heat up when Toey fake-dates Chain to make Q jealous (a flawless plan, obviously). Watching Q stew in his feelings before finally admitting he likes Toey? Satisfying AF.

- TanKhaofang: Tan’s puppy-dog chasing paired with Khaofang’s chill sass is everything. The way their relationship unfolds is so natural, but Tan’s clumsiness gives the best accidental “we’re caught” moments. Love them.

- ChainPun: Honestly, the weakest link. Their storyline felt like an afterthought, and while their dynamic is funny, the pacing was off.

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THE LUST PROBLEM: GMMTV, DO BETTER

GURL. The sex scene? NOTHING to write home about. GMMTV, why do you insist on soft fluff when we’re all screaming for some actual heat? GIVE US LUST. GIVE US PASSION. Stop blue-balling the audience and let the gays thrive, for the love of all that is holy.

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THE OST: MIXED BAG

The general soundtrack is fine—cute, chaotic, and very “we’re friends but also make out sometimes.” But let’s talk about PhumPeem’s OST. That song is a straight-up BOP. It’s giving 3 AM butterflies, falling-hard-for-your-enemy vibes. An emotional masterpiece.

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FINAL THOUGHTS: CHAOS, BUT MAKE IT CUTE

We Are is a delightful mess. It’s not perfect (*cough* ChainPun), but the group dynamics, the humor, and the heart make it an easy binge. You’ll laugh, you’ll swoon, and you’ll definitely scream, “GMMTV, STOP WITH THE FLUFF.”

Final score? 100/10. It’s a hot mess in the best way possible. Watch it, love it, and join me in demanding better sex scenes. GMMTV, I’m looking at you.

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Whole Series is important ??

"We Are" is a remarkable Thai BL series that offers a fresh and engaging storyline, setting it apart from typical dramas in the genre. The series follows the lives of several characters as they navigate love, friendship, and personal growth, all while dealing with the complexities of their identities and relationships .

There isn't a part in the series where you will fell bored.....every scene is awesome in its own way.....the main point is that these series doesn't contain that 11 episode cusre of maximum bl series and that's what makes this series more enjoyable to watch...One of the standout features of "We Are" is its character development. The protagonists are well-crafted, with distinct personalities and backgrounds that make them relatable and endearing. The chemistry between the leads is palpable, adding depth to their romantic journey and making their interactions genuinely heartfelt......I literally fell in love with the acting of all the actors....the cast was incredible a 100/10 ✨✨✨✨

Buddy ! No second thought just go for it
And I guarantee on my bl heart that you'll love it
Regret ? Yeah you may if you don't watch it
It's a utter masterpiece dropped from heaven for us
The chemistry between phum peem (pondphuwin ) and tan fang (aouboom) is so dynamic
And the comic timing , the chemistry , the understanding , the plot ,the visuals severe you the best it was 1000/10 for me so good that I watched it thrice already ( I'm a kind of person even tho I love a series i don't rewatch it because ik what's gonna and it no fun ) but this series imnready to watch 1000 more times . And give life to watch it for the first time again .

This give it a chance and this series will find its own way to your heart and stay there forever it so Goood

Again I repeat just go for it !



Tip: do watch the Behind the scenes after the series oky it's so funny you'll roll on the floor clutching your tummy 😗

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Best friendship and love drama of 2024

This drama is so cute and sweet I loved all the couples and I didn’t feel like main or 2nd couple every couple god equal story important and screening time it was really best drama I loved how the child good friends grew up together until graduation and then again they are together with their partners so happy that this drama doesn’t have much complex script or toxic I didn’t feel too sweet or too boring may be we had 4 different stories? And the friends zone stories too but yeah hope Thai drama doesn’t be like western bl too much people like these kind of drama rather than only friends I mean they shud be meaningful to the friendship and love I really miss this drama now I want another drama like this😢 hope gmmtv need to give another drama in a week also hope they realease 2 episodes like kdrama or Chinese drama every week but all the actors had really amazing acting and pun is the best cute and silly character and I’m watching him in the the trainee also hope to see him more and love from india ❤❤ to all the actors best director script and story

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standard thai college fluff

this is not a very good written review because it's late but oh well.

I definitely did not expect to enjoy this standard thai college drama so much but I do! And I am pleased to say that pond's acting is much improved this time! I just kept watching because it's sosososo fluffy!

I seriously am in love with phuwin's character, although boy if you don't get your shit together with 'oh idk if i like him but i kissed him 4 times already so idk'.

I liked that this time the actual university work seems to have an impact on the character's lives and philosophy, and is not just an accessory as is often the case for thai bl university dramas. I'm also very happy that this is a relatively long drama. It's definitely worth watching if you love thai college settings with a lot of fluff and if you love the pondphuwin pairing (i know i do now), but don't expect anything original or new. It's all the faces you know and love in a familiar setting.

There's not a lot of depth to it, but not every series needs to! Some plot points were a bit repetitive and overused (sing your love: please stop) so that also brings the score down but they compensated for that by making the couples very sweet.
I enjoyed the whole friend group dynamics, it really felt like just a bunch of dumb college students messing around. I wish we had more scenes with Matt and Toey though, they underutilised JJ's talents!

Like any other GMM series they overused the OST. At first i hated it, then i loved it and then i hated it again once they used it for every freaking second that seemed to be kind of hinting at romance like c'mon. Use anything else, PLEASE!

I absolutely need aou + boom to have a leading role in their next series because OH MY GOD!!! THEY ARE SO NARAK TOGETHER!!! I CAN'T DESCRIBE IT ANY OTHER WAY,,,PLEASE GMMTV LET THEM HAVE THEIR OWN SERIES. They carried this series so hard!

I hope GMM will try to expand their stories more and let their actors grow as creatives as well!

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Seriously WATCH IT

If you love watching the GMMTV actors, this show is for you.
I won’t spoil any of the details just watch It
So many giggles, so many smiles so many awwww moments a few tears lots of love and sexy Thai men
What more could you want 🤷🏻‍♀️

I love every actor
They tried to give everyone equal airtime which I love
Pond and Phuwin always have the right chemistry 2 of my favs

Aou and Boom I thought they were just a friend like couple until episode 11 aired and DANG I didn’t know they had that kind of chemistry ( hopefully we see more in the future because I love Aou)

Marc & Poon are a new couple they need a show with lead roles I like them together ( we need to see them more)

Winny & Satang are cute together (Winny has really grown on me he is such a cutie pie )

GMMTV we need more Aou❤️Boom Winny❤️Satang and Marc❤️Poon

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I LOVE IT.

I was so deppressed last week and then i choose to binge watch current available episode of We Are (Yes, I've been marinate it for awhile) and than BAMMM suddenly life's feel worth living again The plot actually quite simple (which i really love, cause i don't like heavy stuff). And the comedy it's top tier! Kinda make me wants to rewatch Fish Upon The Sky huehehee. And the fact that they almost got the same cast got the nostalgia poin up to 10! The character that got my love most is Kaofang, i think he put a spell on me you guys! I never really got drawn to Boom's character! But in here he so charming <3 ehem back to serious bussiness, the acting its getting better i think. The OST its on repeat! This series have not been finish yet but i can't wait for their next project! Yes you can say i'm being greedy!! HEHE.

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Great Cast. Simple Story. University Life. Falling in Love

I've read and heard many disparaging remarks about Phuwin and Pond's acting ability or lack thereof, so I want to briefly touch on that. Bullsh*t. They are both great actors at least by Thai standards. Acting is craft open to interpretation so I am definitely not pushing my opinions down anyone's throat.

I did read one review that said Phuwin relies on acting tricks. I've taken acting classes and I've seen many a series or a movie where even the finest actors awarded with high acting awards use tricks. Its part of the business and its also something directors direct actors to do to get their vision across. Is it murky. Depends on your own take.

Unless a person is aware of foreign acting classes and what and how they teach or what they are expected to convey via workshops and director notes or writer input one can not actually judge. But again it is only opinions.

About We Are. This is a simple story and even the simplest of story have complexity. Each couple here have a certain dynamic.
PhumPheem: They are not in a relationship yet. But their attraction is evident. It's simple. With the appearance of Title as Kluen we will see.
QToey: A seret backstory where their love started without even meeting with one having more information than the other even if it's not a wealth of information. WINNYSATANG are delivering a great chemistry and their acting improve with each episode.
TanFang: This one for me is the worse because one seems less than caring and the other cares too much. They are a good ship so I hope their on screen coupling becomes more than one sided. Tan is so over the top. He's hilarious. While Fang is very aloof.
ChainPun: Nothing much just a couple of intense stares and ear nibbling. Cute but they are not getting enough screen time.

These are my opinions and mine alone. I shall not argue about them with anyone. It's an enjoyable series. But it is GMMTV I wouldn't expect Shakespeare or something more deep. It is Thai BL so it is what it is.

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The perfect romantic comedy.

I am not a fan of comedy, because most of the times when they mak a comedy they try to hard to make it funny. The best comedy is like this one, when it is hilarious just because of simple funny sounds, remarks and gestures.

This isn't a complicated story, but for me that is not always nessasary, a simple story can be so refreshing from time to time.
This is just a simple drama about love, family and friendship. The friendship these guys have is so heartwarming, i loved it!

For me Tan and Fang stole the show. The first episodes Tan anoyed me a bit, but from the moment he and Fang got together i adored him. They were so adorable together, i loved it!!

Q and Toey were also good together, chemistry is not great but good enough to make them work. The serious Q combined with the happy and energetic Toey was great. How Q softened and loosened up bit by bit because of Toey.

Pond and Puwin are just great together, the chemistry is very good between them.

The least interesting couple for me is Marc and Poon, i am not very impressed by their acting (also in Perfect 10 liners) and there is hardly any chemistry between them..

This was the second time watching this drama and i will definatly watch it more times in the future. It's just a great feel good drama.

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