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Good. Sweet.
Love In Translation is the first BL show of Daou and Offroad together and I really wanted to watch this show because I know that they are famous in Thailand and I saw them there when I first went there and did not know who they were but I will have to say that this is a really good start and I enjoyed this show so much. Okay, the story is about this Chinese guy who just moved to Thailand because of something mysterious but he is wanting to do business in Thailand so he needed someone Thai to help him with it and found one. They did not start okay with each other but the story progress until they become the lovers that they are now with the intense kissing scenes. Now, Love In Translation is a BL series that is trying to launch a BL couple which they did successfully and I will have to admit that the chemistry of Daou and Offroad is just really good. I am enjoying the moments that they have together because they really seem to be enjoying. Daou’s character is a bit more serious so the scenes where he smiles is what makes him so cute and lovable. I slowly fell in love with his character and I will have to admit that the reveal of what he is really doing there and how they were able to resolve it may seem to be a bit sketchy. I think that there is such a much better way to handle the storyline. I think that they really rushed the ending of that story but I can somehow forgive them because the flow of the story is quite good and it is really wanting to focus on them. Phunjai which I the character of Offroad had a stronger narrative with his huge crush on Tammy which pushed so much of the story to move and Offroad is really cute. I mean, the guy really looks like he is the kindest person on Earth. We also have a strong secondary couple in Phojai and Tag. They are really cute together and I wish that their storyline is somehow given more time to really grow but I am glad with what they did here. I will say that this show had ups and downs but a good mix of that really made this enjoyable to watch especially with the chemistry of the lead characters. I like how good the rapport felt and how they are just so sweet together by the end of it. There are some questionable plot storylines but we also had a good one here.Was this review helpful to you?
tentaram fazer algo e não fizeram nada
posso dizer que esse é aquele clássico tipo de bl que vc assiste quando não tem nada de melhor pra ver.o começo é consideravelmente interessante, aparenta ser um enemies to lovers mas acaba se perdendo muito ja no início da história, coisa que me fez desistir na primeira vez que assisti a um tempo atrás, mas resolvi dar a chance novamente pra ver se era realmente tão ruim e posso dizer que é até aceitável.
sendo beeem sincera o casal principal tem uma química muito boa mas a atuação do yang deixa a desejar em alguns momentos, creio que seja um pouco pela falta de experiência ou até pelo personagem dele ser meio fechado mesmo.
já o phumjai, na minha visão, se saiu um pouco melhor mesmo que ainda possa melhorar, porém não foi algo que tornou a experiência de assistir tão boa.
em relação aos outros personagens, parecem que só colocaram para preencher espaço.
a personagem da tammy poderia ter sido melhor utilizada causando mais impacto na história ou coisa do tipo.
o casal secundário nem sei muito o que falar, todas as cenas deles pareciam as mesmas sendo sincera, não me prendeu nem um pouco e olha que normalmente eu sempre gosto mais da dinâmica dos casais secundários do que os principais.
sobre a história... de começo me aparentou ser algo bem mais divertido e interessante do que realmente foi, parece que eles tentaram fazer algo e não fizeram nada.
mas enfim, não foi uma das melhores experiências ter assistido esse bl mas imagino que de certo pra muita gente, só não funcionou pra mim.
espero ver essa dupla em mais bl's !
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The story needs a little bit tweaking to match the perfect chemistry
*happy ending*First of all, the main couple has fire chemistry. Even the kissings are so natural. Yang is also a great actor. I loved his crying scene where I can really see his lips tremble as he breaks down.
I hated phumjai's personality at first. The series being 8 episodes helped a lot in me not hearing another 'Tammy' come out in Phumjai's lips.
Tammy is soo beautiful, I really liked how her character is portrayed.
And, yes, my baby Ngern. I missed him so. That fanservice in episode 8 is chef's kiss hahaha.
Also, his acting is still top notch. I even cried in their breakup scene rather than the YangPhumjai one. Hoping to see more of him in the future.
All casts are really well casted and great that I felt somewhat disappointed that the story didn't utilized it more. Episode 8's first few minites was weird and ridiculous. The feeling of 'responsibility' towards money is also a bit stupid. Hello? There are rich parents over there. Can't even care to tell them that their son is kidnapped? Hello? Still owning it to responsibility? Urgh.
Still, I loved the OPness of Ngern's character. I hope they elaborated more on that as well and also Phumjai's chinese.
Casting and acting is really great on this one. I really liked that they really are speaking in chinese most of the time. I really felt the 'love in translation' part and that made this series great.
Hope they cast these actors in a more thought of series next time. Will still rewatch this though.
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The world needs more DaouOffroad in it!
There are few BLs airing now that get as much right as this one does.Was it perfect? No..
But I think what is also important is the feeling we get from watching a good BL, and if we have good memories of it afterward that stick in our head.
Daou and Offroad have great chemistry built from years of friendship as band mates, and in LIT, it can make up for the little flaws in storyline, and other minor technical issues that this show has.
The entire cast put in some great performances, regardless of the sometimes over the top, goofy plot. The production value, cinematography, and OST were also pretty commendable.
I’m sure others can/will poke holes in the quality of this BL for this and that, if they try hard enough, but it really is subjective. As someone who has watched close to 200 BLs over the years, I will still put this in my top 20.
And lastly, I really hope Daou and Offroad have more projects together in the future!
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DaouOffroad chemistry and
This is my #1 show from 2023. The first episode was kinda bizarre, but it made me genuinely laugh so I kept going and I'm SO glad I did! The main couple are good actors and have excellent chemistry together (they're played by tpop idols Daou and Offroad). The supporting characters are fun, silly, and add value to the show.The storyline is simple but solid. No glaring plot holes or inconsistencies. The drama knows what kind of a story it's trying to tell, and does a good job at not taking itself too seriously. There are emotional moments, comedy, great kisses, tension, family ties and friendships, overall this is a lighthearted and easy watch.
Yes, there is product placement, but it's cute and integrated into the story well. It's obvious there was money behind this project, so I'll take the pp in exchange for good sound, camera work, editing, all the production stuff that makes a quality show.
Love in Translation is worth watching for sure!!
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Can't Believe I Bursted Out Crying After Just Finishing The Series
I am writing this right after watching the final episode so I might be a bit emotional and my thoughts might change after some time, but they might also not so bare that in mind while reading my review.Storyline/ Plot: First of all the series has 8 eps which I wish was more. But in my opinion, they managed to have a normal storyline, a peak moment (where everything gets complicated), kinda quick solution of the problem and a happy ending. I never got bored of it, never wanted to drop it (in fact I was always counting days to the new episode). Some might think the opposite but it wasn't rushed for me either. I don't like when it takes too much time to resolve the main problem. Everything was on time and on place for me. The main couple didnt kiss from first ep and then take time to confess either (unlike some gmm series) About plot, it wasnt something unique but I think they managed to add some spices to make it unique.
Cast: Okay, everyone was great but DAOU AND OFFROAD?? THEIR CHEMISTRY? IT WAS LITERALLY ON TOP! Ehm okay Im calm. All of their scenes together were so natural, especially the last episode where they were either hugging, patting each other's head, looking at each other with intense love and affection gosh!!! The other actors did an amazing job as well, loved how they had different interesting characters.
Overall: It was literally the first time that I started crying after understanding that it ended. I think I really got attached to the series and the characters. Everything was soo natural, i loved how they didnt make the main(?) female character a bad one. Instead, she kinda made them make moves to each others. No more comments, if you give it a chance, you might maybe question it in first eps but if you continue, you will like it for sure. You will even find yourself holding your screams while watching some scenes. You will find yourself smiling like a crazy for a good 10 minutes (final ep) you will hold your breathe, you will pause in between to make sure that you are actually alive. You will literally feel overwhelmed of the love that comes out of the screen of your device.
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So cute and funny - great actors
I find this story so cute and funny. Yes I can see how his obsession with a popular internet celeb at the beginning can be seen as weird but you find out why there is one later one in the series which makes it better. I love the cute humor and the fun actors. The main leads are both super attractive too!! I also love how good of cryers and kisses they are!! I cried a few times in this series !!Was this review helpful to you?
The CHEMISTRY
Listen. Was this show like 98% an ad comercial for products? Yes. However, the chemistry between our cast but especially our main leads *insert fire emoji*. If someone told me they were like in a deep relationship for years then I would believe it *insert crying emoji*.Yes the plot had some holes in it and felt rushed towards the end but I still enjoyed this drama nevertheless. Actually one of my favorites. It’s not even because it’s so good but man the main leads really made it that way for me lol. Like yes the younger male lead was quite annoying but he wasn’t as bad as the character in Tin Tem Jai so I consider that a bonus. Definitely gonna need more from our main leads!!!!!
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This series is awesome
I’m just in love with this series you must watch it at first I thought this drama will be boring but by each episode story gets better and better and omg their kiss scenes are erotic when you watch this drama you’ll get to know which kiss scene I’m talking about and I also love the story of this drama and I like the second lead couple also they both are so cute but the first one had immense chemistry omg you have to watch it guys this drama is awesome and actually I’m thinking I’m gonna rewatch this again and againWas this review helpful to you?
One of the Best Light-Hearted BLs
It has been a long time since I sang the praises for a light-hearted Thai BL, but this one richly deserves it. Except for a few weak spots (which I am choosing to ignore), this is one of the best, if not the best BL of this genre from Thailand in a long, long time. Although the story is nothing new, and it does have its ineffective moments, overall, it simply works because of the strength of its two leading men. And overall it was all done with grace, dignity, with a sense of beauty and quiet devotion. And one of the only times I can remember when we see an actual gay couple committing themselves wholly and fully to be together. Not just romantically but in every way. For this, this series deserves a special distinction. Kudos!Was this review helpful to you?
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omg I love theme so much and the kissing scene was hot didn't expect that good job to all who put much effort to make this series perfect and I'm excited to the both of you to your up coming bl series I love you both mwaaaa your getting stronger until now and I know that both of you are dating privately I love you guys Was this review helpful to you?
Boring and chidish
One of the ML obsession over Tammy just becomes really annoying.Their interaction is more childish than it's cute or funny. It's a pity since I find Dao really cute actually!
Just when I thought I finally get to watch a non-school setting BL, it turns out this is even more childish than a school setting BL
I can barely get pass episode 1.
It might just not be my style of comedy. Some might find it funny thou.
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