Star and Sky: Sky in Your Heart

Like A Tale of Thousand Stars but …better? :O

I thought this would be a tired remake of A Tale Of Thousand Stars but I was wrong. I actually liked it better than ATOTS! (Fight me ahahahha.)

You will notice many similar elements, which may be initially off-putting. There’s the rural mountainous setting, a cute volunteer teacher, rich urbanites who can’t get used to the village lifestyle and a sad backstory involving a traffic accident. It’s almost as though someone in GMMTV gave up brainstorming and said, “ayyy, let’s just recycle those ideas”.

As the second part to Star And Sky, SIYH doesn’t try to do too much in 8 episodes. While this means that the story compromises on the depth that you would expect from a full-fledged series, it makes up for it with compelling characters and tight writing. Most importantly, the chemistry between Kuafah and Prince is great.

Unlike ATOTS, which I found slightly complex plot-wise, Sky In Your Heart is a warm and fuzzy pick-me-up at the end of a dreadful day.

The only thing I didn't like was how their misunderstanding and concerns were glossed over pretty quickly in the final episode (prob due to to time constraints) so the couple is not shown working through their problems together. If you can overlook this detail, you'll be blown away by how Kuafah and Prince make for an unbelievably cute pair. I had doubts seeing them individually, but together, they’re really something else. Seriously, my cheeks hurt from all the smiling.

Full review: https://asianblreviews.wordpress.com/2022/07/23/sky-in-your-heart-2022-bl-review/

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A Tale of 1000 Stars on a Budget - Did we really need this?

I mean, it was better than Star in my Mind but overall still kinda mid. I mean it was pretty enjoyable to watch but I couldn’t help but think of it as a Walmart version of A Tale of Thousand Stars. I don’t quite understand why they would make a drama that’s so similar but obviously inferior and more low budget. Why would you set yourself up for this comparison? Also, I didn’t really like the beginning of their relationship. Like why does EVERY story have to be enemies-to-lovers, can’t two people just fucking like each other? I don’t get why we need to always have them fight over the dumbest things.

Acting was fine, nothing spectacular just pretty average. The standout performance for me was Toptap as Ou. Though he was only a minor character he really commanded the screen whenever he did show up and he was really fun to watch!
Background music was quite basic as well I don’t really have anything to say about it, it wasn’t bad just pretty unremarkable.

GMMTV decided to produce two series, 8 episodes each that are loosely connected I guess (but you could pretty much cut out every scene with Dao and nothing much would change in the story) and I’m not quite sure why they thought this was a good idea. I would have preferred they concentrate their efforts to produce one really good series rather than two mediocre ones.

I think GMMTV is currently just trying out different pairings and gaging audience reaction to see who they should invest their time in. If they were gonna do that, they could’ve gone a little more out there with the plots, but they went the safe and boring route instead. This isn’t gonna get anyone interested in seeing more I’m afraid. GMMTV needs to start taking some risks and coming up with more original ideas, or else they are going to be drowned out in sea of interesting new dramas coming out from other networks.

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Calm and Soothing

I don't get why most people are commenting badly about this series. I have watched it twice already because it soothes my nerves.
The setting seems similar to ATOTS but here you won't need to constantly be worried that a certain someone might kill himself out of recklessness.
I know there are no overly dramatic scenes in this series and many people don't like it because of this reason. But, for me, I think that was the best part. There is not much angst in the series so it fills you with a peaceful feeling.
Also, not to mention, the chemistry between Mek and Mark is amazing. Mark's acting is quite good for a rookie.

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Countryside enemies to lovers

This drama was sweet but dragged a bit, especially in the beginning. With only eight episodes, I expected the pacing to be quicker. The fight in the third act also felt unnecessary, particularly because, after everything the characters had been through, it seemed pointless for it to happen.


I wasn’t a fan of the male lead, Khuafah. While I understand he was supposedly heartbroken, that doesn’t excuse his rude and snobbish behaviour towards everyone, including his friends.


On the positive side, I think this drama handled the enemies-to-lovers trope quite well. It wasn’t overly dramatic, and instead, it simply brought together two people with different aspirations and personalities, allowing them to gradually fall in love.


So, in the end, I thought it was a cute short drama that helped to pass the time.

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It's the drama which took away my tears and gifted me so much happiness in return!?

If you're doubting this drama, just go for it...it's such a peaceful drama...full of cuteness and happiness with some emotional aspects too!
Everything about this drama is top-notch!!!✨
It'll always remain in my favourite list!!!♥️
It made me laugh so much, especially last eps...both the couple are absolutely beautiful and so is there story!!!😍
A dreamy fairytale!!!🥺
Has cuteness, clinginess, maturity, emotions... everything in one!!!🤌🏻
You don't need to watch Star In My Mind before it...it's a new story and the back story is in the series too!!!😌
For me, it's perfection!!!🥰

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Good medicine

I came across this somewhat by accident, but it started off pretty good. The story was pretty good, as it didn't contain the usual settings. Both parties were grown and pretty secure within themselves, and knew about accountability. In other words, it had no teenie bopper drama.

The setting and back story made sense and the pairing met and things happened naturally. No love at first sight, just good human interaction, that has all the good and bad assumptions thrown in to character judgement. It was fun to watch them get to know each other, while we also got to know their backstory and back ground. Everyone has baggage and we all deal with it differently. This doesn't mean we cannot understand each other. Which this series proved.

His besties did their part in protecting and supporting and that was nice to watch, as they seem to always put each other's happiness before their own. Loved that boi with the glasses, was so funny and supportive of everyone. But Sincere needed to get a couple punches to the gut. He was next level fass and outta place. How he know who can take care of someone better. Worst yet, way Dr. Fah decided to consider what he was saying. Madness. Standing in the rain, I would have knocked him out and taken the car myself.

Their honestly were a few plot holes at the end... Like, how come you can only use the phones to call your lil bro on a daily but not for emergencies?
Why would some stranger be able to tell you not to give out someone else's number? That isn't their place.

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It's a fictional story for entertainment purposes

The cast and crew did a great job. They all worked hard and the characters were portrayed as, I expect, intended. If you don't like a series for any reason, the review should be constructive. If you don't like the plot then explain how you think it could've been more appeasing or interesting. Whining about how a character said something that upset you (aka was mean boo hoo) doesn't interest anyone. This plot is different. I wouldn't compare it to ATOTS. There's an obvious difference in the mood and theme of the two series.
My critique:
I prefer BLs with more intimacy... the kiss in episode 6 was a bit disappointing, but the kiss in episode 8 was much better. I liked how the characters in this series and SIMM are intertwined. The plot was a bit dull because there wasn't any thrill. It was cute, but not enticing nor intense. It lacked passion. It might actually had worked better more like Baker Boys or My Name Is Tee (not romantic at all), which I don't personally consider to be BLs. I'd rank this with La Cuisine. It is entertaining and had minimal intimacy, but it is not a series I would watch again.
Thank you for reading.

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Prince really is the Prince of this series

While this series can draw comparisons between Tale of a Thousand Stars, honestly, leave your opinions behind because this series isn't as dramatic as TTS, but is just as romantic.

Also if you've watched Star and Sky: Star in My Mind, then definitely watch this because this series is just as romantic.
Daonuea and Khabkluen also make occasional appearances in this series.


•❅✧❅✦ Story •❅✧❅✦

A spin off from Star and Sky: Star in My Mind, Daonuea's older brother Kuafah arrives at a remote village in the mountains with his two friends after the three of them get into a drunken car accident on the way home from Kuafah's ex's wedding, as portrayed in the original series. The three are sent to the village to do community service as Kuafah is a doctor and the village is in need of a doctor. At the village they meet Prince, who is working there as a volunteer teacher. At first, Kuafah and Prince don't get along as their personalities clash. Kuafah is more impulsive and a disorganized with his life, while Prince is rational and orderly. While they hate each other at first, as they live in the same small village, they end up getting to know one another.

Honestly Prince and Kuafah have a very romantic storyline. It's very beautiful and straightforward. Their storyline isn't overly dramatic, but rather two people who spend lots of time together falling in love. I honestly found all of the shenanigans Kuafah and his friends bring to the series to be hilarious and poor Prince is always the one to walk into it.


Kuafah x Prince

Kuafah and Prince have a very healthy relationship. They fall in love naturally rather than through some very dramatic methods. They always though of each other as good looking, but annoying. However, after spending time together and seeing different sides of each other they fall in love. The way they fell in love felt very mature and realistic, unlike lots of other series out there.

The best part of the series has to be Prince. He actually is the one who seems to be carrying the series. I'm not saying that the other's are not good, but Kuafah's character is a little to stereotypical and less memorable compared to Prince. Throughout the series, I kept wondering about Prince and why he acts a certain way, or why he does certain things. Even though Kuafah is the primary protagonist, Prince had more of my interest than Kuafah. I don't want to be the one to point fingers, but I have noticed that Mek, the actor who portrays Kuafah, always tends to get outshined by his acting partners when he is the male lead. That doesn't mean he is a bad actor, as he does have lead actor qualities, However, unfortunately Mark, who plays prince, definitely carried the series. I hope to see Mark in more series, however, with a new partner who can push his acting abilities further.


•❅✧❅✦ Tale of a Thousand Stars vs Star and Sky: Sky in Your Heart •❅✧❅✦

I know there is going to be comparisons, so let's get it out of the way.

At a glance the scenarios are similar, two guys are stuck in the mountains. One guys is more adapted to the mountains, while another is a city boy. One is a volunteer teacher. They have different personalities that clash. They fall in love.

Yes, at a glance the storyline is similar. However, if you take a step back and watch this series without comparing it, you'll find that it's a very different story. Think of it as high school/college based romances. How many high school/ college based romance series involve the popular kid and the nerd? Do you compare all of them together? Probably not.

TTS is more dramatic and very unrealistic. It's everyone's soulmate fantasy. On the other hand, Sky in Your Heart is a little more realistic, and is very light-hearted. Both series are amazing in their own right and shouldn't be compared with each other. Of course TTS is going to have more of an impact as it came first and is more dramatic. But Sky in Your Heart is just as romantic, just with a little less drama... and less episodes.

Please watch both series as they both are great!


•❅✧❅✦ Overall •❅✧❅✦

This series is beautiful and romantic. It's something to watch then you don't want to watch series that are dramatic and complicated. The straight forward and lighthearted romance is beautiful. And Prince is also a feast for your eyes.

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A very cute (but very slow-burning) romance with Mek and Mark.

Sequel to Star & Sky: Sky in My Mind

PLOT: After his accident, Fah and his friends are sent to do community service in a remote mountain village. There, they meet a volunteer teacher, Prince. A rocky start for the city kids. Fah gradually falls for Prince, but traumatized by his ex, he hesitates to move forward. Later, Prince contracts malaria and is sent to the hospital under his ex's protection... Bridges are burned. But there's a surprising final twist and HE.

+++ Mek and Mark make a lovely, very convincing couple. Mark doesn't seem very comfortable in intimate scenes, but this is his first series :)
+++ Realistic story (except in the last few episodes)
+++ Weird OSTs

### Fah is annoying with his constant dithering, and there are too many twists in the last two episodes.

=> A nice continuation of the series, but not memorable either.
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Romance très cute (mais très slow-burn) avec Mek et Mark
Suite de Star & Sky : Sky in My mind

PLOT: Après son accident, Fah et ses amis sont envoyés faire des TIG dans 1 village reculé de montagne. Ils y rencontrent 1 prof volontaire, Prince. Débuts compliqués pr les citadins. Fah tombe peu à peu sous le charme de Prince, mais trauma avec son ex, il hésite à aller de l'avant. Prince attrape la malaria, est envoyé sous la protect° de son ex à l’hôpital ... Les ponts sont coupés. Mais twist final surprenant et HE.

+++ Mek et Mark forment un joli couple, très convaincant. Mark ne semble pas très à l'aise dans les scènes intimes, mais ce sont ses 1e séries :)
+++ Story réaliste (sauf ds les derniers épisodes)
+++ OSTs chelou

### Fah agaçant à tjs tergiverser et trop de twists dans les 2 derniers épisodes.

=> Continuation sympa de la série, mais pas mémorable non plus.

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