100% GMM, 100% boring
It's about a guy who's in deep debt because of hospital bills for his seriously ill brother. He kidnaps a rich kid to make some money, but when the time comes to kill him as instructed, he can't do it and decides to hide him at home until he finds a solution. We've known all this since the trailer.What we don't know is that this dark but interesting story immediately becomes the subject of a romantic series: soft music, sitcom sound effects, and look how we fall into bed on top of each other and how I feed you when filmed in close-up. In short, nothing to do with the original subject.
But somehow, it makes sense. GMM is no longer interested in making good series, but just in showcasing good-looking, well-known actors for them to do months of fan service. The fact that Ohm broke down during his last pairing with Nanon doesn't worry anyone.
This series is going to be a hit because that's all the fans want: two actors playing bromance to the extreme for months or even years.
In short, GMM will give fans what they want, and they'll be happy. But to watch a good series, you have to go elsewhere. And that's what I'm going to do.
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Fall in Love with GMMTV's 'Kidnap The Series' – A Fresh Spin on BL Drama!
Kidnap The Series is GMMTV’s latest hit, and it’s truly a breath of fresh air! A kidnapped young master teaming up with his kidnapper and even falling in love? Now that's a plot twist we haven't seen in the BL world! As expected, Ohm's acting is phenomenal—he never disappoints. But the real surprise here is Leng. Being a newcomer, I didn’t have high expectations, but wow, did he prove me wrong! He captures Q’s character so well, adding depth and emotion to the story.
The production team also deserves applause for the stunning filming locations—the casino scenes, in particular, look absolutely grand and intimidating, adding to the series' thrilling vibe. And let’s not forget the supporting cast—they all bring their A-game, enhancing every scene. Plus, the OST is a total winner! The lyrics, the melody, and Tui's incredible voice make you fall head over heels for your imaginary lovers.
I really hope more people give this series a shot—it's too good to miss!
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The best Hate to Love Content
Even though I haven't watched an episode yet, the series really sucked me in. This has nothing to do with me liking Ohm a lot because I'm making a very objective comment. I had very low expectations since it was Leng's first acting gig, but he did such a good job that I respect him so much for his hard work and effort. Ohm Pawat, the BL King, is also acting with his eyes. I hope it becomes a much-loved drama and destroys the entire industry.Was this review helpful to you?
Exceeded my Expectations
I must say I’m very excited for this one. Since the trailer dropped I was like “oh something different “The first episode was so short cos I was too immersed in it that I didn’t know when it ended. Ohm Pawat delivered as usual. I’d say he’s one of the best actors out of GMMTV! Pair him with a stone and he’ll deliver.
For a rookie, Leng really tried and I can’t wait to see how his character develops.
The production and quality is also good and I like the pace at which it is going.
I’ll be watching till the end.
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the first ep was so good!
The first EP was really good, Ohm acting never disappoints he is still an amazing actor as always and Leng's acting impressed me a lot because for this being his debut series he did really good, So yall should definitely start watching the series don't give importance to the vote here because the childish fandom of the old ship is trying to sabotage the series just because they can't accept that Ohm is an actor and that he has to act with different people.Was this review helpful to you?
life is like that
For all those who rated the series this low on purpose, shame on you. honestly, in your life they never taught you anything so pathetic and immature, not only that you caused damage to one actor, but to everyone who participated in the series. obviously, your misery does not know how to appreciate absolutely anything. people break up in life, that's how life is in the real world, accept it or shut up if you can't, not what you wanted to prove with this, ha. Ohm and Nanon will not be together no matter how you evaluate the series, but will only cause damage to all the people in that series who are acting directors, screenwriters, directors. horrible people you are a shame to be honest.Was this review helpful to you?
Great Chemistry
I was hoping when I saw the first pilot trailer last year that it will be a BL romance rather then bromance. My prayers were heard.I like the storyline based on the first episode. I love how they introduced the characters.
It was exciting to watch how Ohm characters realize that he has no choice for surviving without doing any illegal.
I think Ohm has found his most suitable partner. Leng is so beautiful and I didnt notice on his acting that he is a rookie. He made a great job in episode 1 and I cant wait for Friday to see them flirting together 😊🧡🩵
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The road to realizing humanity and personal needs
From the first EP above it's a great series am believing everything will flow smoothly.happy to see the king back on our screen .ohm as usual didn't disappoint I like his acting skills,Leng this being his first bl work am really amazed way he is acting I can see a Rockie,way he is controlling his the situation around him and giving the real rich kid vibe is dube am glued to see how things will run in the series.every cast is showing great commitmentWas this review helpful to you?
Kidnap
The wait is over, the first episode has finally arrived and it didn't disappoint me at all, in fact it went beyond my expectations. Ohm Pawat was amazing and also Leng's first acting. All the actors were great. Super, the episode is full of rhythm, it ended quickly, I wanted at least double the time 🤣😍Was this review helpful to you?
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Will not watch anymore. May revisit after it is completed, likely not.
Contains general impressions but no major spoilers.Audio: The quality was inconsistent. Some sounds were overly compressed, with key effects like footsteps missing, while others, like swallowing, were oddly loud. The sound effects didn’t fit the genre, and the soundtrack also felt out of place. These issues prevented me from feeling fully immersed in the episode.
Acting: Lengso’s acting, as I expected, was not high quality. It felt forced, particularly in a 'drunk' scene and the parts where he was in a chair. Some of the dialogue at that point was also weak. It's surprising that no one on set, like the director, stepped in to help him refine those moments. I feel like they prioritised the Ohmleng pairing over casting someone more capable for this role.
Character Development: Q’s character felt pasted into the story at the last minute. He doesn’t fit the world they’ve built. I even wondered if the role was originally written for someone else. This is especially disappointing because he’s supposed to be a lead.
Plot Holes: The biggest plot hole for me involves Min and James. It didn’t make sense for James to suggest illegal activities with so little buildup or context between the characters. It didn’t feel believable.
Budget Issues: There seems to be a serious budget mismanagement in this show. It was odd to see Ohm’s car being used in filming. Why not budget for a proper prop car? The speak-easy scene was shot in a glamorous location, but it looked empty without enough background actors. If I was a potential customer on a night out, I would take one look around and choose not to go in because it looked boring! And a particular rubber gun used in a close-up had visible tears, revealing the white rubber inside. This is a big oversight, especially when better props (like cheap airsoft guns) are easy to get. There was a moment when we were looking at cobwebs, and they looked so fake and cheap, like they were bought from a party supplier for a last minute spooky halloween party.
Pacing & Genre: The relationship is developing too quickly, which doesn’t match the genre or the story presented in trailers. I felt like I was watching a school-setting, cutesy BL in parts, which doesn’t fit this type of show. The pacing is disappointing and doesn’t align with the dark tone they originally indicated.
Visuals: The camera work and visual quality were great, maybe that’s where the budget went.
On the bright side, Ohm’s acting was outstanding, which I expected. He is incredibly talented and carried every scene he was in. There were moments when I gasped because his performance was so natural and high-calibre.
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Quem diria, hein? Kidnap tem um relacionamento mais saudável que muita série fofa por ai
O negócio começa com o Min, que é ator e dublê, vivendo o caos: irmão doente, dívidas até o pescoço, e aí ele aceita a genial ideia de sequestrar um jovem milionário, o Q. Pois é, já começou errado. Só que tudo piora quando o chefe manda ele matar o menino… e o Min simplesmente não consegue. Em vez disso, esconde o Q em casa e finge que fez o serviço. A partir daí, é ladeira abaixo.O que eu gostei é que Kidnap não tenta enfeitar crime. Tem dilema moral, culpa, sobrevivência, romance e suspense tudo junto. E sim, Min e Q têm química, daquelas que dá gosto de ver. Mas o que mais me ganhou foi ver o Q, mesmo machucado (e com um pezinho na síndrome de Estocolmo), se recuperando aos poucos, voltando pra terapia (ponto extra, porque BL mostrando terapia de verdade é quase um milagre) e o Min virando o porto seguro dele. Foi sincero, e isso me pegou.
Foi gostoso demais ver um romance saudável se desenvolver, mesmo tendo começado de um jeito bem torto. Não teve aquela romantização absurda do crime ou do trauma, e sim um crescimento gradual, com respeito e cuidado real entre eles. A relação foi sendo construída com confiança, apoio e afeto genuíno, e isso fez toda diferença pra que eu me importasse com o casal até o fim.
Agora… não é perfeição não, viu? Essa ideia de uma quadrilha dar uma missão dessas pra alguém tão inexperiente quanto o Min é meio “ahn?”. Fora umas escolhas de trilha sonora que me tiraram da cena na hora, parecia que eu tava vendo outra coisa. E teve umas decisões de roteiro que me fizeram revirar os olhos, mas ok, segui.
Visualmente, é mais bem produzida que muito BL por aí. E o romance aqui não é jogado no colo da gente, tipo “amor à primeira respirada”. É algo que cresce na marra, com peso dramático, com trauma junto. O Q passa um sufoco real, e a série mostra isso sem apagar tudo com aquele famoso “o amor cura tudo” que a gente já conhece e detesta.
Eu vi gente elogiando a química natural, aquele clima que vem de olhares e tensão real, e também o cuidado com o trauma do Q. Mas também teve quem detestou e achou tudo raso, mal dirigido e com personagens de uma camada só. Ou seja: não é unanimidade.
No fim, Kidnap me pegou justamente por ser confuso, moralmente torto e, ainda assim, ter uns momentos de verdade que te acertam no peito. Não é pra ver esperando fofura, mas se você curte personagens quebrados tentando se encontrar no meio do caos, essa série entrega justamente isso.
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Histoire traitée de façon TRÈS superficielle
Ce petit lakorn me faisait de l’œil depuis la mise en ligne de la BA mais je dois admettre que finalement je m’attendais à autre chose…Plusieurs thèmes clés sont abordés dans cette histoire :
• Kidnapping : Thème en théorie principal de l’histoire, cependant très vite ça s’essouffle… Finalement, ce n’est qu’un prétexte à l’histoire d’amour des protagonistes…
• Enquête : Je pensais que l’antagoniste prendrait plus de place dans le déroulement de l’histoire mais elle disparaît aussi vite qu’elle est arrivée… (Ou presque…)
• Traumatisme(s) : Alors, Min comme Q sont traumatisés… Mais c’est traité de façon si expéditive… Comment dire… J’ai été frustrée… Le dernier épisode se concentre sur cet aspect mais nous pouvons voir qu’il s’agit surtout de « remplissage » ^^’.
• Romance : On peut dire que la romance entre Min & Q est mignonne mais ne fait pas vraiment « d’étincelles ».
• Fraternité : La relation entre Min & Men est belle malgré que l’instinct de « protection » de Min soit assez étouffant x) (Après, vu les conditions, on ne peut pas vraiment le lui reprocher…)
• Amitié : J’ai apprécié de voir la relation entre Min & James. Même si ce dernier est celui qui « enclenche » l’histoire du kidnapping, on peut voir qu’il est toujours présent pour Min.
Il y a pas mal d’idées sympa dans ce petit lakorn mais clairement cela reste une production GMM TV, la priorité n’est donc pas vraiment d’avoir une histoire aboutie mais surtout de faire connaitre leur nouveau couple « BL ».
[Petite aparté : J’ai beaucoup ris en suivant les débats/comparatifs sur « Omh & Leng » & « Ohm & Nanon » ! Je pense que les fans sont parfois trop « intrusif ». Il est normal dans les séries/films de changer de partenaire… (Bon, les thaïs aiment garder les mêmes binômes… Mais ce n’est pas le cas partout… Puisque ce n’est pas un « mariage »., ils sont libres d’aller et venir… Après, je conçois que l’on puisse être fan de l’alchimie que certains possèdent mais cela reste du cinéma…)]
Parlons un peu des débuts de Leng… L’acteur est choupi… Mais son jeu n’est pas toujours égal :/. J’ai ressenti un grand désarroi lors de la scène où Min lui parle de la mort de ses parents… Et Q… SOURIT… Comment vous dire… Je n’ai pas compris… Suis-je passée à côté de quelque chose ? Aller savoir… (Il y a surement eu d’autres scènes de ce genre vu les commentaires que j’ai pu lire mais c’est la seule qui m’a vraiment fait buguer ^^’)
En conclusion, je n’ai pas détesté cette histoire mais elle me laisse sur ma faim car la plus part de l’histoire me semble superficielle…
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