Do not expect groundbreaking
I've watched both versions, 2014 & 2024....and like most highschool Thai bl drama, the acting kinda shaky and the chemistry definitely meh. But, to be fair these dramas probably their first step into acting so....do not expect more.Both good enough in capturing the awkwardness of highschool especially when it comes about romance and hormones.
It's hard for me to say this, I like 2024 version slightly better....there's no dragging about the whole Jeed's arc. And I like how 2024 flesh in more of Aim, she's not just the 2D uppity Phun's girlfriend.
All's in it's quite ok for light drama watching.
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Several Interesting Storylines
This was your typical school series and it wasn’t that bad. Not great but not bad. The different storylines were interesting.As others have said, it has about 1,000 characters so it’s hard to keep up with who they are. But the main ones stood out. Phun and Noh’s story was good. I loved Earn and he made me cry. Ohm and Mick were the cutest ever.
The only thing I can say about Noh is I hope he breaks the habit of leaving his mouth gaping open. It’s not a good look but I think he was funny and a good actor. But I don’t understand why everyone had a crush on him. It was at least 3 guys and 2 girls.
I just loved how happy they all were when everyone was together. They were always laughing and singing and dancing. It is great to have such a loyal group of friends that always support you.
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My review kinda biased
The dreaded remake word, and turned out wasn't as bad as I fear. As a person that watched and loved the original (it was my first thai y genre), so I had my rose-colored bias about the original.Also to be noted I love Earn (definitely love Ngern) so I low-key shipping EarnNoh....I mean in my personal opinion Noh should've just date Earn instead being the side chick for Phun, a guy that want keep his cake and eat it too. But that's just my opinion and preference.
Compare to the original, the remake feels more like typical Asian highschool drama, more light....less hedonistic. It's cut many the girls' school drama which a plus point because it's concentrate the boys.
Many people hate Aim in the original because she cheated on Phun for no reason (to be fair later on Phun cheated on her with Noh), but in the remake they flesh out her.....so I kinda can't hate Aim in the remake because in the end she was being a highschool girl with controlling overbearing mother who wouldn't let her be herself, I think I might even sympathy with her because every highschoolers probably been there in a way.
And Yuri, she forever reminded me of my bestfriend.....two decades after highschool she's sadly still my bestfriend, dense as a brick, kinda dramatic but still ride and die even at my lowest. People can hate on Yuri but I love her.....in the original I even ship her with Pete even if it only last for a second 🤣
To be very honest I didn't get the chemistry of main leads, the remake didn't give heart fluttering as the original. Probably because Almond kinda give Phun that sulky-flirty diva Phun, while White was great in kicked puppy heartbroken Phun 🤣🤣🤣 Progress nailed Noh character, probably because he's in the same age as Noh, I got a dejavu as if I saw Captain's Noh in him.
Krit did fine job as Earn.....I still love Ngern, and forever think of Ngern as Earn whenever I re-read the novel. But Krit did pull my heart string over Earn's heartbroken moments as good as Ngern was.
Phop as Pete.....I don't want to be hater, maybe it wasn't fair to compare him to August as Pete, but Phop was so bland as Pete he's blending to the background. I invested more to Fi compare to him 🤦🏽🥲
All in it's better than expected remake, a lot more flirty and lighter the original.
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Love Sick 2024 was an unexpectedly good watch
I don't usually write many reviews, but this series inspired me to share my thoughts! I’ve recently been in a bit of a series slump where nothing really caught my attention. When I first began watching Love Sick, I approached it with some hesitation, but I’m truly glad I gave it a chance.While the production in the first episode wasn’t the best, I kept watching because of the main leads and their amazing chemistry. Thankfully, starting from episode 2, the production really improved, and I found myself enjoying it more and more. The story may not be entirely new, but it has its own charm that makes it a delightful watch.
What I loved most were the main leads and their fantastic acting and chemistry. I appreciated that whenever a misunderstanding popped up, the leads communicated openly instead of relying on unnecessary drama that often leads to silly break-ups. Even the other love interests were really likable! The entire show felt so genuine and relatable. I also have to commend the casting team for casting actual teens this time around, and they truly nailed their roles. All the supporting characters had a wonderful dynamic, making it easy to get lost in their world.
I can’t wait to see more from the leads, especially with a bigger budget!
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Simple but effective
Let me start by saying that I haven’t watched the original series. In any case, drawing a comparison with a 2014 series, a time when BL was still a very niche genre and not necessarily well-regarded by authorities, would be tricky.The storyline is simple, but no one ever promised us a deep, complex narrative. And yet, a few important topics are addressed. The actors are good, and for once, they actually seem to be the right age for their characters.
In the end, this series is well-executed and will likely appeal more to a younger audience.
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Truly an "Enjoyable and great series"
This series is a really solid drama with a great story and a cast that pulls it off well, especially since they’re all pretty young.A worth watching series. Most of the performances are impressive, though some of the acting felt a bit off.
I didn’t feel any chemistry between Per and Mawin; it just seemed forced to me. On the other hand, Phun and Noh are fantastic together, and their chemistry really works.
I was hoping for more scenes with Earn and Pete, but I was kind of let down by how little we actually got. The kiss between Earn and Noh surprised me since I thought they might skip those scenes because of the actors being young. Honestly, while I do like Earn and Noh, I would have preferred a kiss between Phun and Noh instead.
Also, there are so many characters, it made it tough to keep track of everyone. Overall, I’d recommend the series eventhough I haven’t seen the original. And I don’t plan to watch the original at the moment.
I got to know about Almond and progress through this drama. And now I'm quite invested in Almond progress. They are both great actors, and I hope to see them in more significant roles in the future.
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Remake of the classic of bl coming of age story
I first started this series before stopping at ep4 to went back trying to find the OG. And spent 3 days and 3 nights watching Lovesick S1 and 2 from 2014. Not only that, I also simultaneously started to read the novel translation of it. It was wild. The OG was not as wild as the novel but def some more than kisses activities shown on the cam.After my pilgrimage from Lovesick 2014 and finished reading the novel, I went back to finish this remake.
This seems a very cutesy take of the novel. Closely following the novel but also taking so much times for the side characters whilst in the novel the side characters only developed in the special chapters after the novel ended.
Pun and Noh 2024 looks much younger than the OG version. Despite Captain was of same age when he played Noh in 2014.
They have much soft intimacy likes cuddling and cheek kiss, but did not give kiss on cam. Tho it was implied, they did it just not shown. In EP 14 during Pun's tow of jealousy that Noh and Earn kissed accidentally on the lips, Noh said to him, it was not like our kisses. So far the show did not show they ever kissed on the lips but by that remark I would just freely assumed they did.
I am also quite surprise on how liberal Thai parents are, both Noh and Pun's parents. Despite they never really coming out verbally, I think by the way the act and how the practically glued by the hip 24/7 (Pun's seems to live in Noh's place half of the show) they never really voice any problem. I cant imagine they would have the same sentiment if it's hetero relationship. At the end of ep 15, it was clearly shown how accepting Pun's parents are. Dad just said to them, remember protection, which startled Noh, and dad had to backtrack by saying some gibberish excuse.
And I had an inkling that this version of Pun and Noh also did more than just cuddle and kiss all behind the camera and all just implied by the dialogue.
In ep 15, Noh casually said the coast is clear for Pun after their camp and Yuri said goodbye. It was only two of them cos Noh's parents and assistants were all away.
Just connecting the dots, they probably did more than what was presented. And the glass door kiss was not really bringing anything to the table.
Why dont just drop the ideal all together.
Watching this and reading the novel, will make you had a little understanding of teenage angst and hormone.
To that Almond really nailed the drama queen, jealous diva traits. He is gorgeous and he knows that. Progress as Noh is adorable. It makes us understand how Pun can never really get upset for a long time with him. I wonder what type of project in store for them now that they signed with gmm.
As of other side characters, I lost track. I only remember Ohm and Earn and perhaps Mick. Other than that I was not really interested nor invested in them.
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Perfect cast but a little too slow paced for me
One of the best casting I have came across in Thai drama. Almond Progress NJ Bew along with the rest of the cast each suits the characters so well.They all did a fantastic job in terms of acting, considering this is the first role for many of them. The direction was little too slow paced for me but I understand that this was a remake of a decade older BL and the plot progression were different before. When it was good it was VERY good, when it was not up to the mark I skipped.
Too many couples made it hard to keep up with the storyline so I mostly skipped everyone else except PhunNoh, AimLee and Ohm and Yuri. The story was light hearted and very simple however it's quite enjoyable and gives you butterflies. I liked how this was age appropriate for the actors. A sweet high school romance to enjoy while having your meal.
P.S. Now I am a little too obsessed with AlmondProgress. Even at such young age they have amazing chemistry
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When will reflect BL shows realities???
The "delusional" shy `fake female acting´ reflecting 19th century is so depressing ... It was in the 1st show and repeats, out of what?, tradition?, here again! Beginning of EP11: waking up and crying, because your lover lies next to you and you nozzle him, or the "Let´s shower" avoiding shy-prudery-dance ... so anoying and so not real. Especially for gays and even lesbian!I know these "stories" are written by hetero women for hetero women in mind and as merket.
But when do the writers finally reach realities? Realities of LGBTQIA+ lives and life?
Being shy in the public I can understand ... but in private in this "clean woman" behavior, again and again???
I am short to drop the show!
BTW: the Phun actor of the 1st show, being asked if he is gay ... HELL NO!!! Okay he never got any lead, only minoe supporting roles after ... the Noh actor made a similar sniding answer ...
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A GOOD REMAKE TO WATCH!!!
I usually don't like watching remake because i can't help but to compare it to the original one. But LOVE SICK 2024 HITS DIFFERENT, I love this series so far. Idk how to explain but they bring back the real romance feels in thai bl, it's been awhile since i felt this.The casts are very young but they're already good in acting for a debut esp the lead casts (Almond and Progress, even their names sound weirdly cute Hahaha). Their chemistry is on point and i can't wait for other side couples to introduce as well.
Another thing i like about this remake is that they still followed the plot but changed some parts of the storyline which made it better and became modernized. This is all i can say for now since it's still ongoing, but YOU GUYS SHOULD GIVE THIS BL SERIES A CHANCE.
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Im glad this is better than original
The chemistry between the characters was easily shown up even tho it is it first episode. Lovesick 2024 is one of the best thai series in 2024 in fact that the storyline of this portray some betrayal(when noh cheated to yuri being in a secret relationship with phun) and how to cope with the teenage problems this series also tackle the acceptance of lgbtq+ community. Im glad that the characters in this series is a lot more few than 2014 because if there's many character it will cause confusion and may result to boredom of the watcher. Great jobWas this review helpful to you?
Phun Noh was a tailormade roles for AlmondProgress
I started watching this series without watching OG version. Both Almond and Progress have nailed it and they both completely stole the whole show. Phun Noh was a tailormade roles for them. Though i was little disappointed with that mirror kiss, the shot was greatly captured especially the reflection of phun face on mirror, it was really amazing. Highly Recommended. It has great repeat value. Other than main couple i liked Earn Pete part and the actor who did Earn also did a great Job.Was this review helpful to you?
