We Are

Wholesome tiring

I think what I said was enough to summarize my opinion of this series. And truth be told, I liked We Are, but as with everything, there are moments and things that could have been much better. Let's break down everything that makes up this series. 🤸‍♂️

Let’s start with the negative aspects. How do I begin? We Are is wholesome. Completely. However, I personally think they overused these kinds of moments, to the point where they lost the meaning they should have had, making it somewhat boring or tiring to watch. 😓 I would understand it since I know there are three books that deeply explore friendship. However, adding all these settled moments into a 16-episode series is somewhat overwhelming.

That being said, let’s talk a little about the characters. I’m not a fan of GMMTV, though I do know their actors, so you can be sure that my opinion is completely unbiased.

The characters are... human. They are cute, but (speaking of the protagonists) we don’t get to know them very deeply, and I bet many people couldn’t emotionally connect with them—especially with Phum. I liked that they included the issue with his relationship with his father. However, I never fully understood the problem, and even though I just finished it 2 or 3 days ago, I no longer have a clear idea of what had affected their father-son relationship. It would have been so great if they had been able to delve deeper into what abandonment trauma really is.

Let’s change the topic again—this is something very small, but I think it’s worth mentioning. The overuse of some couples' OSTs. 😂 I know they have their own song, but every now and then, play a different one, I don’t know.

I think those are all my negative points, which were what I wanted to focus on the most. Now, let’s talk about the couples briefly because I don’t have much to say.

I liked all four couples—sweet, good chemistry, great. The protagonists did well. There were moments when I didn’t quite believe it, but there were also moments when I felt really immersed. Personally, I thought this was their first time working together, and I was surprised to find out it wasn’t. Anyway, their moments didn’t feel irritating to me—rather, they were cute, and I liked the chemistry between the characters.

Now let’s talk about something I’ve been really looking forward to—Q and Toey. How do I put it? At some point, both characters felt irritating to me. Their relationship was cute, and I absolutely LOVED their OST, but I found their moments... uh, a bit overdone, always ending with Toey sticking out his tongue or running out of the frame with Q chasing after him. Am I wrong?

Anyway, I have to acknowledge something: Satang. I don’t know if Toey’s character was meant to be annoying at times, but if that was the case, Satang pulled it off effortlessly. And once I watched some behind-the-scenes footage of the series and realized how different the actor is from the character he was playing, I was pretty surprised because he portrayed Toey so well. He totally got me.

Let’s talk about the third couple—and for some reason, my favorite. Didn’t they have us all hooked? Those two have overwhelming chemistry from their very first appearance in the series.

Although I felt their relationship developed too quickly (in the novel, I think We Are started when they were already together, so I see it as a bad decision from the director to add that beginning—WTF), everything went smoothly for them afterward. They know how to create an atmosphere of tension just as well as they know how to build a sweet, tender one. I love them. And we saw how they showed love to each other without feeling uncomfortable, embarrassed, or shy—unlike all the other couples. Well done to both of them—they completely stole the spotlight.

Regarding the fourth couple, I don’t have much to say. They weren’t really necessary—cute, maybe. Their relationship built up little by little until everything exploded at the end. They also gave us some funny moments, though I didn’t feel much chemistry between them. But they were sweet.

Finally, We Are... I would probably watch it again. Not all the episodes, but certain moments and some episodes—probably yes. As I said, We Are has that feeling of comfort and tranquility that few other series have achieved, and I understand if some people consider it their favorite. Not because of technical aspects, acting, or anything like that, but because of the warm vibes it gives. The series’ aesthetics are minimalist and pleasing to the eye, the OST is quite good (I’ll probably listen to it again at some point), and the plot, while not groundbreaking, can be entertaining, funny, and soothing. If you haven’t watched it yet, I recommend giving it a try so you can form your own opinion and enjoy a good time filled with friendship, love, wholesome moments, and—did I mention friendship?

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Very Cutesy

Highly recommend for those who want to watch a cute university BL with little to no drama. BUT I do not recommend it if you are wanting a serious and drama-filled plot.

Amazing portrayal of healthy relationships, both romantic and platonic. I wish to see more bls like this in the future.

The acting was amazing, and I found the little animal sound effects fitting for the show.

My only real complaint is the screen time each couple gets. PhumPeem gets the most obviously, BUT my issue is that couples like TanFang and especially ChainPun, barley got any, didn't even kiss until the end which was a bit annoying, and imo the show should have either had a few more episodes to even out the screentime, or cut a few of PhumPeems scenes, or shortened them to fit the other couples.

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This was such a fun show, super funny and comforting.
I may be scarred by other shows cause whenever an episode was just so fun or when they made promises to do something together soon, I thought something bad was gonna happen real soon but nothing ever did.
No bad vibes here, no misunderstandings, no breakups, no toxic, no threats, no stupid fights, just good vibes, amazing chemistry and hilarious fun with real plot and development

Everyone in this cast is pretty identifiable and had their own style, I struggle with faces but I was never confused here.

The first episode (or at least the first 20ish minutes) were a bit slow for my taste and I even stopped there and had it on "hold" for a few months but I tried it again and after that slow bit, it was never ending entertainment

The characters in this show are very heartwarming and they never hesitate to share their thoughts with everyone that they love each-other and are happy they're all together, that they'll be forever grateful they're in each-others lives. Everyone (and I mean everyone) were always included and never left out, always being together and helping each-other

I'll always be jealous of this friend group and it'll be my dream to have people in my life like this, I'm already 24 so hope I can find my group soon haha.


I'm still laughing at this one scene where Peem visits home and says to his mum "I brought my friends with me" then gestures with a camera zoom out; a bus load of 10 handsome guys taking up the whole screen hahahaha, bro really brought an arsenal (his parents loved all of them, super heartwarming)
I also love the bloopers at the end of the last ep where the cast couldn't stop laughing, you just know they had a blast almost everyday on set

Very much recommend this show and take a break from the toxic stuff we often see <3

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THIS SERIESSSSS isss very very fressshh

SALAHH satu series pondphuwin yang cukup fun dibandingkan NLMG jadi kayak hypenya tiba-tiba jadi fresh, sebenernya oke tapi alurnya agak berantakan sedikit dan plotnya agak kosong(?) mungkin karena banyak CP ya dan ekseskusi dari sutradaranya sendiri kurang jadi ga terlalu memuaskan banget dibandingkan sama series pondphuwin sebelumnya which is NLMG, mungkin karena ini juga termasuk series yang barengan sama cp lain jadi kebagi-bagi ya... tapi jadinya plotnya kadang agak boring walau color palette filmya fresh banget tapi jadi kemana-mana gitu setiap episode nya yang bikin bingung. Dan ini salah satu series yang minimm konflik (kecuali waktu masalah Q sama Toey dan masalah Peem nendang Phum 😭) sisanya bisa banget di enjoy. Untuk overall ini series bagus dan rekomen buat orang-orang yang lagi pengen nonton series santai karena ini SANTAI BANGETT dan bener-bener bikin mood balik lagi deh walaupun eksekusi sutradara nya kureng. But I love their acting SOOO MUCCCHHH!

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Great show to watch if you're feeling sad and moody

I guess we can collectively agree that this show has zero srtoryline. It is a feelgood show about kids falling in love.
You should watch if you love to see pretty boys making googly eyes at each other. They did a good job drawing the characters.

Tan is the extroverted overeager boy in love with a boy who is quiet in streets and beast in sheets.
Toey has an aloof partner who is actually not so aloof and can be jealous .
Phum Peem are enemies to lovers.
Chain and Pun well... bless these two so in love but can't speak it out of fear boys.

It is a heartwarming show - Pond does his acting with his eyes and lips and he does not fail at all making both Peem's and our hearts flutter.

AouBoom deserves their own show.

Poon - my boy- I saw his acting on Shadow and he was phenomenal. Appreantly, Poon has been invited to GMMTV by P'Aof so we agree that he's a star material. Also, his eyes when he looks at Chain? Pond has now a rival while acting with his eyes. Because Poon is amazing. I liked Pawin and Marc's pair but MarcPoon too looks very good.

Toey did a great job acting as the youngest on whom everyone dotes on. Winny's acting may look forced sometimes but after watching some of his videos, I realised he was just acting like himself. A little moody, a little aloof, sometimes thinking a lot.

The songs were interesting, everyone got their own vibes shown through their own OSTs.

It's a good show that you can watch and rewatch when you're feel sad, moody or feeling like watching a low stake romance.
Quite nice.

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way too long for what it is

really enjoyable, but way too long. i really enjoyed watching them growing and evolving through the story, but 16 episodes ? most of it could've been solved within 10 episodes. well, at least it was funny ! JJ never disappoints, comedy was on point, wish i could say the same about storyline and romance. sometimes, it felt like the writers were lacking ideas, but that they had no choice but to take up elements already introduced in the story in order to hold the 16 episodes. anyways, would recommend it if you're looking for something chill, funny, cute (aou/boom served). it's also "promoting" great and healthy friendship, the kind of topic i adore ;).

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Ordinary yet special

It is your typical RomCom, a standard plot with no real twist, and with lots of bland characters. However, I ended up rewatching this one a LOT!

The show is filled with cute and heartwarming moments. Think of this show as something to turn on on repeat to lighten up your heavy days.

I know a lot of people complains about the bland characters, but I view this as a design choice by the director. With so many character to manage, a clean and clear character design is probably the easy but effective way out for the series that aims to be light-hearted. Lets face it. If you are a BL fan, you would probably have seen Satang, Pond, Phuwin, and Winny on more serious roles than this.

I also love the fact that all pairs have their own song that basically sum up their plot points... well, except Peem Poom perhaps - that OST seems to be more of a show off of Phuwin's singing skill.

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We Are all about the feels

Craving a high-octane drama? Look elsewhere
High points:
* Heartwarming and Refreshing: "We Are" offers a heartwarming and refreshing take on love and friendship, with relatable characters and strong bonds.
* Simple Yet Engaging Storyline: While the narrative steers clear of intense drama, it remains captivating throughout.
* Healthy Romance: The romance is sweet and wholesome, with plenty of heart-fluttering moments.
* Humor and Music: The show's humor is on point, and the soundtrack, especially "Truth in the eyes" by PondPhuwin is catchy and enjoyable.
* Breaks BL Drama Clichés: It avoids the tired trope of a breakup in the 11th episode.
* AouBoom (Teeraaakkkk) and WinnySatang

Low points:
* Inconsistent Kisses: While some kisses are passionate, others fall flat.
* Uneven Acting: The acting from some cast members is not entirely convincing (iykyk)
* Pacing: The pacing is uneven, starting slow, then speeding up, then slowing down again before picking up the pace towards the end.
* Overused Tropes: The series relies on some cliché tropes that could have been avoided, such as unnecessary misunderstandings and the main lead bullying the love interest.
* Main Couple Focus: The main couple's back-and-forth takes up more screen time than the development of the side couples.

Overall:
"We Are" embraces a lighthearted and charming approach without intending to be groundbreaking. It thrives on relatable characters, positive friendships, and a sweet romance, making it the perfect pick-me-up for viewers seeking a feel-good escape. TanFang's scenes are a guaranteed rewatch material for me :)

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Q carries this

The time for my first review has come because..what did I just watch? Let's deconstruct this, one category at a time.

STORY
Where? What story? I suppose you can argue it's a university slice-of-life type of show, that follows this wacky friend group and their shenanigans, but overall the story is flimsy and barely there. There's a lot of pairings too, which might mean you'll end up skipping a lot if you're not invested into a particular couple, as this is an ensemble cast and they all get equal screen time, more or less. Anyways, the catalyst for our main pairing spending time together, the moment of falling in love if you will, is a swift kick to the balls. Beautiful, be still my heart. Hilarious.

ACTING
I meaaaaan...I stand by the title. For me, Q's character carried this. The way they wrote his character was pretty fresh and unusual for the genre and the actor who played him did a great job. My guy is the chillest, most laid back dude, with humour and straight face delivery in spades. The rest of the cast was...fine? Passable? Nothing to write home about, basically.

CHARACTERS
Listen, listen..I get it, I do. If you're like me, you probably found it ridiculous that Peem fell for Phum during the slave contract thing because..who does that, right? Then again, Phum was nothing but nice to him lol. My guy got fed, walked around the mall, driven home and taken care of after a night of drunken debauchery. Yeh, he had to do a thing here and there, but I feel like they clearly wrote all of their earlier scenes from a very indulgent perspective, where the things Phum does to him are very mild and forgivable and come from a place of "I like you, but I'm 5 so I'll pull your pigtails on the playground". Anyways, my problems lie with Peem, really, because...tease much? I'm sorry, in real life, I'd hate Peem with a passion.
Whether the character was written to be allergic to affection or that's how Phuwin decided to play him, it was frustrating to watch. It was like every single thing Phum did to show him he cared, Peem was like.."brother, ew". But supposedly, he liked him back. Their dynamic was weird to me - Peem would forget Phum existed the second they weren't sharing a scene.
I liked Tan and Khaofang's relationship better. Is Tan over the top, clingy and would be uber annoying in real life? Yes, but they were cute together, it worked for me.

SKINSHIP
I'm firmly of the belief that if you can't do it right and make it believable, you might as well skip it. The kissing was giving *nothing*. For the love of god, what is up with the cheek kissing too? If I had to see one more lips firmly pressed together cheek kiss, I'd have started writing my thesis on why puckering is important.
LE: I am an ignoramus and just found out about sniff kissing and its significance. Won't delete this as others may have the same reaction as I did so ..passing the knowledge forward. It's a cultural thing and a sign of affection.
I've seen other shows that depict relationships and use zero skinship, but make the affection and intimacy look so incredibly believable that you feel like you're intruding when they're in the same room in a scene - here's looking at you, 180 degrees. My point being, if you don't want to do it, just don't. Find different ways of showing the same thing, swapping spit ain't the only action in this world that hints to attraction.

Overall, this was..not the hyped up series I expected, very mid. But if you must watch it, do it for the pretty believable depiction of a tight group of friends in college.

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If you are looking for found family genre with comedy, this is for you.

This is one of best cute bl show. i really really liked how the writer and we are team portrayed every emotion + relationship (friendship, lovers, brotherhood) in this series. Watch it guys, you wont regret it. but dont expect a plot or something story. it does not have that, its just full of friends having fun, taking care of each other, having bbq parties, being cupid for others and love.
Spoiler Alert(?): I really liked the friendship between Q and Peem. they were always and almost there for each other. Q would act like tsundere but when peem needed him he would always be there. same goes for Peem, he might act like he's done with Q but the moment he noticed Q is going through something he eould be there to comfort his bestfriend.
pondphuwin - Ngl but i really liked pondphuwin acting in this one. i dont understand why others are hating their acting but to me it was good. and damn phuwin is so handsome, really liked his visual in this one. at first i did disliked ponds character for that mall prank but once i saw how he apologized and felt guilty i felt it was ok. their chemistry was also good in this one.
FanTang/AouBoom - do i even have to say anything? we all know how good of an actor they both are. they nailed their every scene, from micro to mini expressions ، everything was on point. Fan type of boyfriend i think every girls wish for, atleast i do. the attention to detail when it came to tang and his needs, like boy was down bad for teerak and he made sure everyone knew it. I really wish there was a jealous scene, i really wanted to see fang jealous, like serious type of jealous. and i wish the writers focued more on how fang was also dealimg with his childhood traumas caused by father and family high standards and expections. i do understand fans saying that fang was not that inlove and involved in rltnship as tan was but looking from his perspective, fang father and his family never allowed their 2nd son to express his thoughts and emotions and on top of that at a young age he had to be a father+brother figure to ponds character which made him shut himself down as the older brother shown to be abroad or somewhere else and we could also see ponds character seemed more comfortable and expressive with fang. yeah we never really saw him communicate and express his feelings but he was also there for tan and he did love tan as at last episodes we can see how he was possessive of tans gift (purse), wouldnt allow anyone to touch even accidentally. he never knew how to cook but learned how to cook spaghetti because it was tans favorite. he was more of a acts of service guy.
FangToeyPun - these three trio, it was so funny when fang would scold toey and pun and both wouldnt dare to even breathe loudly infront of him😂.
QToey - i used to be satangwinny but now for me its winnysatang. we got to see Winnys serious and tsundere character at first but the moment he started liking toey he became less tsundere. like the type whos grumpy for others but not when it comes to his sunshine. they portrayed grumpy x sunshine character so well.
chainpun - throughout the series progress i was rooting fo chain. my boy went through so much for pun to notice his feelings and i think for him it was worth at the end kiss😂. Tun was being cupid for almost every couple except his. my boy was so busy making sure every ship sailed he didnt even realize he himself was not making his own ship sailed😂.
Beer - my beer was tired and done with every couple bullshit. in almost every crime scene he was there to witness it😂. i also liked the friendship between him and phum. being there for phum and giving him advices.
I would say to viewers dont listen to others and just watch it. it has got that found family feels, comedy, romance, little bit of bromance, fluff, so much fluff, little bit of angst, jealousy, brotherhood, friendship forever feels. In the era of intense emotions bls, this is one of the best lighthearted bls, no extreme and over dramas, just pure fluff and flufffff.

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