Fairly enjoyable BL
It might seem long and draggy, but I enjoyed it fairly well. The characters and their personalities make you want to stay and watch, especially because the friendship between the main cast is so sweet. The only thing I didn’t like is how the characters (esp Toey) were childish at times, other than that, I loved the show. If you really liked the characters, the 16 episodes won’t feel like a burden to watch.Was this review helpful to you?
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Beginners would enjoy this show.
We Are (2024) is a great show, especially for beginners in the BL genre. The cast is fantastic, featuring popular pairings like PonPhuwin, AouBoom, and many other amazing ships. The series mainly focuses on four couples, and although I thought it would be hard to keep track of their names and storylines, it turned out to be fun and easy to follow.One small disappointment (spoiler alert!) is that I wish MarcPoon had more screen time, as they only confessed at the very end, along with another sideship. Despite that, it was a delightful series, and I’m hoping for a season 2!
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OH THIS HAS MY HEART!!!!!!!!!! A full-on comfort show
What a lovely drama. Like, genuinely. I’m sitting here post-finale in full-blown withdrawal, emotionally unstable, and weirdly smiling. I liked it so much, every moment of it. And that says A LOT coming from someone who usually watches a couple eps, checks the timestamp every five minutes, skips through the middle, and loses interest halfway through. But THIS??? I stayed. I lived in this show. Sixteen whole episodes, almost an hour each, and I was hooked every single second. Not bored ONCE. Miraculous behavior honestly.And now? Now I’m kind of sad. Like... I loved these people a lot. I miss them already 😭
I get that it’s not for everyone. Really, I do. There’s no complex plot. No massive twist. No high-stakes angst. No steamy kisses or anything spicy at all tbh. And it's set in that typical university BL space, which can feel overdone. But for me?? None of that mattered. I liked it because of those reasons. It was sweet. It was soft. It was feel-good. It was just nice. It gave me peace. And the best part? The friendship 🥺
The way they didn’t just drop the friend group dynamic once the couples started happening?? Obsessed. The romance was cute (obviously), but the friendships?? The group chats. The chaotic beach hangouts. The teasing and supporting and being absolute disasters together. That hit deep. It made me want a big wholesome friend group so bad (but let’s be real, I’ll continue living in my room alone with my blanket and fictional people. It’s fine. I’m fine.)
Basic story summary:
Two separate friend groups slowly start crossing over, and eventually just fuse into one giant chaotic, hilarious, heartwarming crew. Some fall in love, some are just there to be iconic. And somehow it all works.
🎨 Phum & Peem
Their whole thing starts when Phum literally ruins Peem’s art (tragic) and Peem kicks him in retaliation (deserved). Instead of paying hospital bills, Peem ends up being Phum’s “slave” and somehow?? That turns into love. I wanted to call them enemies-to-lovers but Phum was head over heels like five seconds in. Man was SO whipped for Peem it’s kind of embarrassing but also adorable. Their bickering was top-tier. Loved every second of Phum simping while pretending not to.
🧋 Q & Toey
Mentor/mentee vibes. Or as they call it: pencil senior and milk frappe boy. These two were precious. Q is talented and awkward and has no idea how feelings work. Toey is just out here being a soft baby. So the friend group does the only logical thing, makes Chain pretend to flirt with Toey just to make Q realize he’s in love. IT WORKS. Also Q was way too relatable (except he’s a musical + artistic genius, which I’m jealous of, but whatever). His reactions were very “me if I had talent and friends and a love interest.”
☀️ Tan & Fang
Tan’s like “can you help me flirt with your BROTHER?” to Phum, Iconic behavior. Tan is loud, energetic, and dramatic. Fang is calm, collected, and polite. They’re opposites, they balance each other, and they’re absolutely adorable. They became a couple early on, and honestly I didn’t even mind. Tan was a lot at times, but Fang being chill about it made it so funny and sweet. Green flag bf certified.
🐧 Chain & Pun
SLOOOOOOW. BURN. Literally everyone knew Chain was in love with Pun except Pun himself, who was too busy being obsessed with penguins to notice he was the main character in a love story, Like how oblivious can one boy be?! But somehow?? It made them even more lovable. They were so soft, and when Pun finally figured it out I was literally grinning at my screen. Slowest to get together, but worth every second. Would do anything for them actually.
🤣 Matt & Mick
THE ABSOLUTE SCENE STEALERS. WHY weren’t they a couple? No idea. But their chaotic energy?? Legendary. Every time they showed up, I laughed. They were loud, dramatic, ridiculous, and hilarious. Give them their own show immediately please, I could watch them be annoying forever.
Everything about this show just felt like sunshine. The beach scenes?? The friend group chaos?? The dumb plans, the awkward flirting, the shared snacks, the emotional support moments, the late-night chats?? YES PLEASE. I LOVED the vibe. I wanted to move into their little universe and just exist in that bubble forever. It was soft and happy and real in a way that just made my heart warm.
Also the bloopers at the end of episode 16?? GOLD. Literal serotonin. I love the cast so much it’s unfair. Why are they this cute off-camera too 😭
Would I recommend it?
No ❤️
Because if you don’t like it I’ll take it personally and probably commit to violence and I don't want to end up in jail young!!(half kidding). Like this show meant something to me. It was pure and funny and sweet and made me feel like maybe the world isn’t completely trash. So yeah, I’m not taking the risk 😌
But seriously, this drama? My comfort show. It made me laugh, made me smile like a fool, made me wish I could hug every character. I don’t care if there wasn’t high drama or steamy scenes or whatever else people think a BL needs. This had heart. And that’s enough for me 💖
Anyway, I’m gonna go cry in the corner now and rewatch their beach scenes on loop 😭
Thanks for reading my emotional breakdown
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My new comfort show! AouBoom main couple WHEN
Went into this show with basically no expectations but OMG I’m in love! I know people are getting annoyed with the “lack of plot” but honestly I’m loving everything about this show. I can admit that we could’ve had 12 episodes and nothing would’ve changed but sometime we need 16 episodes of fluff. I love all the relationships in this show and I ADORE the friendships. I’ve always said my school president is what I wished my high school life was and now We Are is what I wished my uni life was!The casting is absolutely perfect and I couldn’t imagine anyone else playing these characters. Phuwin and Winny playing besties is everything and I need them in more shows together.
I know there’s A LOT of things in the novel that haven’t been mentioned in the show and I agree that it would’ve been interesting to see how they adapt those moments BUT I’m equally as happy with ignoring the angst and just having a cute, happy show.
I would give it 10/10 but the lack of ChainPun forced me to take off half a star ALSO GIVE AOUBOOM THEIR OWN SHOW
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My Ultimate Comfort Watch
Omg I absolutely LOVE this series!! 🥹 It shows such a sweet and healthy friendship dynamic, it’s so refreshing!! And the comedy?? It had me giggling non-stop, I swear 😂✨ Every couple just radiates chemistry, but PondPhuwin??? 😭🦋 Their chemistry is OUT OF THIS WORLD—literal butterflies every time they look at each other!! I kept catching myself smiling like an idiot the whole time I was watching 😭🥰 It's just such a comfort show, warm fuzzies all around!!! Can't get enough!!And the best part? It’s SO rewatchable. I could play it on loop and never get tired of it! 💫💓Was this review helpful to you?
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This is my new comfort series. When I was told that it didn't have the drama factor of other bl series, I was hesitant to watch but I gave it a chance and I am glad that I did. I liked all of the couples but Peem and Phum will always hold a special place in my heart. I think the slow burn of Chain and Pun made the story work as well even if most people didn't like it. I recommend this to anyone who is thinking about watching it and I suggest that you do. I highly praise all the actors for making such an incredible series. Was this review helpful to you?
You can skip this one
GMMTV has a bunch of actors, writers, and directors in their roster, but doesn’t care for quality. If you like the male leads, go back and enjoy their previous dramas and ignore this one. They are cute and their relationship here is sweet and I can appreciate the lack of toxic characters, but that’s about it. The acting wasn’t great from the entire cast, but we could chalk it up to terrible writers who had no plot in mind. I don’t get how GMMTV goes from Last Twilight to something like We Are that was entirely aimless.And the side characters and their stories weren’t interesting either.
With everyone else who complains about Thai actors (except Jeff Satur) singing the same out of tune song, it’s in here too and it’s cringe.
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"We Are: A Soft, Comforting Hug in BL Form"
We Are completely stole my heart in the most gentle and beautiful way. It’s not loud or overly dramatic — and that’s exactly what makes it so special. The story is soft, real, and full of warmth. Every little moment between the characters feels honest and pure. The chemistry is natural, the pacing is calm, and the emotions slowly sneak up on you in the best possible way.Watching We Are felt like being wrapped in a cozy blanket — safe, loved, and understood. It shows that love doesn't have to be loud to be powerful. I smiled, teared up, and finished with a full heart. If you’re looking for a BL that feels like home, this is the one. I’m forever thankful for this
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Right series at the right time❤️?
A really big "thank you" to We Are for existing and for becoming such a meaningful part of my life. I’m truly sad that it has come to an end, but believe me — you won’t be forgotten. At least not by me. I’m one of the biggest lover of this series because it gave me so many beautiful emotions and unforgettable moments.Thank you for filling my Wednesdays with joy. You made me cry, laugh, scream, and even blush. I’m so grateful.
(Don’t worry — no spoilers here!)
Every couple, every single actor, did an amazing job. This rom-com became my only reason to look forward to the week. Some people criticized it, and honestly, I never understood why. But it is your point of view and i won't judge it, it's totally normal to have different tastes, but please dont be too mean/rude.
Hating this series 'cause there were “too many episodes”? is really stupid. Like seriously? These are the same people begging for more when their favorite 12-episode series ends too soon. And "too many couples"? Please. Each couple was well-developed, had their sweet moments, and added something special to the story. The director truly did an incredible job balancing it all.
Yes, some couples might had more screen time than others, but every moment was worth it. I’ll never understand the reasons why some dropped the show, but We Are absolutely deserves the love and hype it’s getting. It’s one of the most heartwarming and memorable series I’ve ever seen.
So please, if you haven’t already, give it a try. You won’t regret it. This series is a celebration of friendship, love, and healing. It’s well-written, beautifully acted, and the soundtrack is just perfect. There’s not a single bad thing I can say about it.
All 16 episodes are enjoyable, sweet, and full of heart. The entire cast is amazing. And the director? They deserve far more recognition.
(Sorry if there are any mistakes — English isn’t my first language.)
And finally, a special thank you to my dear friend Crina, who watched We Are with me every Wednesday and screamed with me through all the emotions. You’re the Q to my Toey. I love you so much, even if we rarely say it to each other. ^^
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I don’t know why the high rating
Honestly my rating is based on the main couple. The rest of the cast did as well as they could with the time they were given. I am disappointed with the main leads. I felt like Pond was carrying the Ship on this series and Phuwin presented like he was forced to be there and be intimate with Pond. I am not surprised that after this series all rumors started about their ship ending. Their chemistry felt so forced this series like what the heck happened? I think this one missed the mark and I hope PondPhu figure out how they want to move forward.Was this review helpful to you?
A college friend group growing up
We Are showcases how a friend group will change, expand, and grow up together as they experience love and complications. I was honestly worried that the show was going to get annoying with how many characters/couples they have, but it was done so well and was so fun to watch. I looked forward to it every week!Peem (Phuwin) is an art student who is about to submit his painting for the school gallery, until Phum (Pond) ruins it. Peem gets so mad he kicks Phum, and Phum gives Peem a choice: either pay for the most ridiculous doctors visit ever, or be my servant. Naturally, Peem has to choose the latter, with the stipulation the agreement ends once Peem finishes remaking the painting. Naturally, as the two start spending more time together, their relationship develops as feelings emerge. Alongside Peem are his good friends, including Tan (Aou) who has had a crush on Phum's brother Fang (Boom) for awhile, and Q (Winny) who starts becoming closer with his peer mentee Toey (Satang). All of these relationships have their own struggles, which helps to round out the show. While it is definitely mostly focused on Phum and Peem, the other couples are really fun to watch as well.
This is one of the genres that GMM will always excel in: a school-setting with friends that fall in love. It's light and fun and could easily become a comfort show. The conflicts tend not to be trivial misunderstandings, but rather deal more with the characters trying to figure out their feelings and how to pursue their crush. I didn't think that anything was overly drawn out, or that the pacing was off. There were a few moments between Phum and Peem where you're ready for them to just be together already, but the slow building of the relationship was worth it in the end.
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we are forever!
it’s just perfect from start to finish. there isn’t a character i didn’t like. every actor played their role so well. i’ve never felt bored watching we are. even though there wasn’t actually any plot, everything felt just right. thank you so much p’new fot deleting every possiblr drama and making the most perfect feel good show ever. i can’t wait fot perfect10 liners!!to we are cast and crew - thank you for being born so that i could love you and the show you made. it healed me in every way person can be healed.
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