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THAMEPO THE SERIES DESERVES TO BE RECOGNIZED
Lately, I’ve been very picky on what bl/thai series I will watch. I just finished watching HSF, which made me eager to watch a series with the same concept. While I was scrolling through tiktok recommendations, I suddenly came across Thamepo. The spoiler and tiktok edits, the visuals, caught my attention. I just started watching ep 1 and yet the ending of that episode really made me scream, rushing to the next episode. Thame emotional intelligence + communication skills + lines + visual + bonus the innocence hahaha! When he came at the movie cinema, I already know that he would fill in the blank third position of my top three most green flag bl character I know (the top 2 and top 1 is a secret 5555) I watched Thamepo for Est but William made me end up simping for him. Like bro, he's a whole forest! And WilliamEst chemistry is insane! Just then, I knew that Thamepo the series would definitely fall in line with my fav series, and possibly would even topped them. Can’t wait for the next episode!Was this review helpful to you?
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Worth Of the time watching as a BL fan!!
To put it simply...this drama is wholesome and worth watching as a bl fan...the cast, the acting and the story line are perfectly made for them...and the chemistry between william and est,i didn't expect it. they deserve more recognition and not to skip other actors and members they deserve own series as well.I guess the drama needs to be more popular hope they will.i never wrote reviews this is my first time and i felt like i did right to write a review. Am doing it for my thamepo team...hope they will achieve more popularity and recognition.Kudos to the whole team including backend and the director!! P tha nim please give them lots of projects together in the future.THAMEPO fandom!!!Was this review helpful to you?
A must watch if looking for a unique, well acted, and refreshing story.
I can't even begin to explain my love for this show.I found out originally about it the day that episode 2 aired through a TikTok. When I heard all the praise I was utterly stunned I had somehow never heard about this show. I figured maybe I had watched the trailer and just wasn't interested. Boy was I wrong. When I watched the trailer (and realized I had never seen it) and also clicked together it was all 5 members of LYKN (a T-POP Group under GMMTV) and Est (who played in High School Frenemy, among other things) I was shocked! I dove right in to what was already out and craved more immediately. Idol stories aren't too common, and it's being done SO well by ThamePo.
The idols in the show are idols in the real world too! And wow.. the chemistry between William and Est has me captivated. I've gotten multiple friends onto the bandwagon of this show and even have watch parties set up every friday with my best friends. I truly and deeply hope that William and Est will become an official pairing. Their chemistry on and off screen is one of my favorites I have seen from ANY GMMTV DUO EVER. If you're on the fence about starting the show, please give it a shot. It's not as cheesy and cliche as a lot of GMMTV's normal stuff, and I know a good lot of people are drawn to GMMTV because of that energy, but it feels more mature and so refreshing. If you're someone drawn to good chemistry and good plot: this is for YOU! I will defend this show with my life.
(P.S.) Also, you don't have to be scared when Thame (William) pulls out a guitar! He's an idol, he can sing, let that worry wash away when you see him with it LOL
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THAMEPO: THE HEART THE SKIPS A BEAT
I honestly just want to praise the cast and crew for giving such a SCRUMPTIOUS Ep 1. The acting was impeccable, the music was out of this world and the storyline is GIVINGGGGGG. I must commend William for absolutely nailing this role with his glorious acting as a rookie actor. I also must commend Est for his always perfect acting. HE SLAYEDDDD.Can't wait for EP 2. ♥️♥️🥰
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BALANCE HIGHLIGHT ON PLOT AND ROMANCE!!
I'm so happy that we finally got another bl series with an actual plot and good storyline. I love the pacing of this series and the love story may look like a slowburn romance but it's necessary for the perfect build up of the story.Story - It will make you realize the reality in idol industry and the bond between group members. Once you watch this series you will know how the storyline of an idol group is connected in the romance development of the main couple.
Acting - This is my first time watching the main casts except Est. I heard that thamepo is Est (Po) first main role (i already watched him before with meen but i forgot what series is that 😅). One thing about Est is that he's good in micro expression or showing subtle emotions. For William, this is his debut series right? i think he's doing a great job as a rookie actor (love that scene from ep1 when he's emotionally arguing with po) and the other casts who are originally singers/performers but can act too (i think i'm a new fan of lykn now)
Romance - They're not even in their dating era yet and i already screaming giggling kicking my feet punching air throwing my pillows and rolling on the bed. ONE OF THE BEST CHEMISTRY
OST/Music - I really really really love the OST from the intro and the singer's vocals is so addicting.
~I LOVE THE ENDING SCENE EVERY EPISODE, HOW CAN THEY MAKE EVERYTHING 5X MORE ROMANTIC. I hope this series will continue to be good until the end. Please give this series a chance everyone.
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impecável!!!
eu tenho acompanhado thamepo desde o primeiro trailer e eu simplesmente não esperava que ia ser TUDO ISSO, mas MEU DEUS.eu fiquei pensativo na nota que eu daria mas falando sério? É muito difícil achar algum defeito aqui, tudo é tão bem produzido, tá tão lindo!!!
williamest VOCÊS CONSEGUIRAM vocês roubaram meu coração, os reizinhos da tailandia 😭 a atuação de ambos tá muito boa!!! pensar que esse é o primeiro trabalho do William me deixa tão surpreso, a atuação dos outros integrantes do mars também tá tão impecável 😭 (nut eu te amo vc arrasou como o jun), além de que assistir essa série me fez dar uma chance pro lykn e agora eu tô obcecado...
eu recomendo demais!!! um bl tão impecável, com um desenvolvimento do casal principal que eu particularmente adorei, com uma ost tão gostosa, assistam!!!!
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Does the fact that an idol lives a romance mean that he loves his followers and fans less?
Who hasn't had the fantasy of a musical idol falling in love with you? What would happen if you fell in love with the fashionable youth idol when you are tasked with documenting his latest concert as part of a boy group? What would happen if in the midst of the band's dissolution you became its leader's closest confidant?'ThamePo Heart That Skips a Beat', the Thai romantic drama directed by Mui Aticha Tanthanawigrai ('The Shipper', 2020), tells the story of Po (Est Supha Sangaworawong, 'Love by Chance Season 2: A Chance to Love', 2020), a young filmmaker who finds work in an entertainment company as director of a documentary that will record the latest performance of the popular boy group Mars, and is bewitched by the charms of Thame (William Jakrapatr Kaewpanpong), the band's singer and dancer, as well as his heart and soul.
And it's art that unites Thame and Po, in a way. Each one from their own line (Thame in the musical area, Po in the cinematographic arts), and they come together at a middle point that leads them to love, while one is about to leave the band to debut solo in South Korea due to a misunderstanding with the other members of the group, and the other must capture the group's final concert in images and sounds.
Both the work behind the script and Est's inspirational and empowered performance add to the narrative of the series substantially. The fact that the protagonist is a young man who has left his happiness and future on hold during the time he was dating someone who led him to be in the background in the relationship, turns a premise disconnected from reality into a very more earthly and empathetic. One that allows the viewer to understand more about the phenomenon of invisibility that some people suffer when they are part of the lives of public figures, such as artists. But if Po, his character, is leaving one of these relationships, he runs the risk of falling into another, when his path crosses that of Thame.
They are both heartbroken and need to heal. Will they find comfort in each other? Can they share their loneliness and sadness? In addition to their passions for music and directing work, will love be what heals them? Will the band's fate be to disband once Thame becomes a solo artist, leaving his bandmates behind? Is this Thame's dream or is it an action undertaken by internal conflicts that can be overcome? Will Po manage to overcome the trauma of having been a "shadow" in her relationship with her ex-boyfriend? Will Po be able to prevent the group from dissolving? I ask myself these and other questions, and I hope to have answers in the final episode.
Against all logic, the series does not raise the curtain on the meticulous process of creating a global musical sensation, but on the imminent separation of the iconic world-class boy band, made up, in addition to Thame, of Dylan (Hong Pichetpong Chiradatesakunvong), Nano (Lego Rapeepong Supatineekitdecha), Jun (Nut Thanat Danjesda) and Peeper (Tui Chayatorn Trairattanapradit).
The series does not raise the curtain on the meticulous process of creating a global musical sensation, but on the imminent separation of the iconic world-class boy band, made up, in addition to Thame, of Dylan (Hong Pichetpong Chiradatesakunvong), Nano (Lego Rapeepong Supatineekitdecha ), Jun (Nut Thanat Danjesda) and Peeper (Tui Chayatorn Trairattanapradit).
With a script by PingPong Suwanun Pohgudsai ('Cherry Magic', 2023-2024), Kannika Tovaranonte ('Gen Y', 2021), and the director himself, the series is a GMMTV production aimed at showcasing the five members of the group LYKN boys, winners of the Best New Artist award at the Komchadluek Awards 2024, who on screen show their skills as singers and dancers.
Combining their talent and charisma with exemplary physical discipline, William, Hong, Lego, Nut and Tui drive the viewer crazy with their songs, dances and stage movements. After starring in the short film 'No Worries', in 2023, and the documentary 'LYKN Day1 to Debut', the five members of LYKN more than reaffirm their acting and musical abilities.
From the first frame in which he appears, William is not only able to fill the screen, but he also manages to perfectly convey the energy of his character and the very particular circumstances in which he finds himself. Something that really manages to captivate the viewer and make the journey that the character goes through much more transcendental for them.
The series not only tells a romance between Po and Thame, or the story of the idol band, but also reflects on the price of success, the importance of friendship and the need to balance notoriety and privacy in a relationship couple. With convincing performances, this series promises to be an unmissable event for lovers of BL and music in general.
Est manages to portray the young film director who must carry out the mission of filming the documentary of the Mars farewell concert, while deals with the recent breakup with his ex-boyfriend Earn (Pepper Phanuroj Chalermkijporntavee), the trauma left in him by a toxic relationship in which, after helping or achieving success, he was despised by the person he he loved, and the feelings that Thame, the handsome and seductive leader of the band, awakens in him.
But the series explores other topics in depth: Why can't trainees and stars have romantic relationships during the first five (or three) years after their debut? Can idols have a private life? Does the fact that an idol has a romantic relationship mean that he loves his followers and fans less? Why, in the face of harassment campaigns, must pop stars publish humiliating apologies, often handwritten, in front of television cameras and on social networks, after being accused of "betraying" their fans? Why are idols subjected to strict behavioral controls and standards that are impossible to meet so that record companies can sell the idea of a perfect idol to the public?
Why aside from verbal warnings, will there also be a "no love" clause in their management contracts? What would happen to violators of this rule? Shouldn't they pay a fine for breach of contract, and in more serious cases, they could even be fired? Aren't these bans primarily related to companies' interest in protecting stock prices and revenues? When rookie idols prepare or have just debuted, aren't they subjected to rigorous checks of their mobile phones, including conversation logs and information? Isn't it a reality that even to call your own parents, you have to get consent from the agency? Can an idol maintain a romantic relationship with someone of the same gender?
Through the love relationship of the two protagonists (and some other members of their group) the series explores how in the rigorous and meticulous world of entertainment, where the culture of entertainment demands perfection and prudence, how for the competitive entertainment industry the main thing is its income through popular groups. Loyal fans will spend money on albums, related goods, and concerts. For this reason, talent agencies often remind idols that they "should not be in a romantic relationship," as the loss of fan support can have a significant negative impact on the company and the idols.
Through the public's reaction, the series exposes how fans often project their personal feelings onto the idols they like, treating these idols as their "boyfriends or girlfriends," which can cause confusion between reality and fantasy.
The audiovisual also portrays how fans consider their idols as the center of their lives, how they follow their idols, in whom they invest a large amount of time and money, since they make their debut, and how they feel a deep "sense of betrayal" if they were to find out that their favorite artist "starts dating someone."
Without a doubt, music is the other main protagonist. In addition to "All I Need", by LYKN, other musical themes by a real band created for the series are played, such as "I Remember", in the voice of Victor Lundberg, and "Destined", a song performed by Tui Chayatorn, among others.
The lyrics of the songs turn out to be a decent summary of the series: "How could we fall so quickly and let ourselves go? It's time to give up. Now that it's over, there's nothing to say 'cause, I guess we've said it all," we signals the breakdown of Po and Earn's relationship, but then, like a pleasant foreshadowing, we will hear: "You stole my heart in the blink of an eye. I've been yours since the first time we met. All I need is you!" ", as a sign of the birth of a new romance, while the audience claps their hands and sings the song.
Likewise, Thame performs a song with the other members of the band, and then acts alone on stage, and sings a song in which he expresses: "...although all the dreams we had did not turn out as planned," and Dylan, Nano, Jun and Peeper retire, leaving only the leader of the group on the stage, it is a prediction of what the viewer could expect in the series if they do not solve the group's internal problems.
In my opinion, the creators have sought to make the story seem as authentic as possible and ensure that the actors who are members of LYKN were integrated into the plot in a real way. The five boys have this type of integrity, which must be of great help, since in the progression of the series in general, they are in charge of writing, performing and dancing the songs that we hear intertwined with the love story between Thame and Po.
I am convinced by the romance of this couple. Yes, they are diametrically opposed in some aspects but at the same time very similar in others. The fact that their relationship makes them grow individually enriches the plot. Examples? We can see it when Thame tries to better understand Po's passion for art. Likewise, when Po tries to look at Thame as the man he is and not the famous singer.
In this sense, how I would like them both to learn a lot about themselves and their sexuality through their relationship with each other, that they both make the other better on a personal level, and that together they can keep the band together.
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Sur un tempo léger, mais entraînant...
ThamePo ne pouvait pas être plus doux, lent et léger que ce qu'il est. La romance est ordinaire et engageante, tandis que l'aspect professionnel est fluide, renforçant les tensions et les amitiés des personnages, le tout sans grands torrents de larmes.Thame et Po se complètent parfaitement en tant qu'amis et amants. D'un côté, Thame (William Jakrapatr Kaewpanpong), un idol populaire qui assume ses sentiments sans pour autant les imposer. De l'autre, Po (Est Supha Sangaworawong), un multitâche introverti et blessé avec une faible estime de lui-même. Le couple repose sur une forme de douceur qui ne perd jamais de son intérêt. Si parfois ça manque de contraste (pour moi, personnellement), j'ai apprécié leur relation qui n'est jamais devenue trop. Pour moi, Est transmet la bonne image de la personne blessée qui n'ose plus prendre les devants ou faire connaître ses sentiments. Après avoir été trahi de la sorte, c'est cohérent. En soit, le jeu d'acteur était léger, mais convaincant (tant les rôles principaux que secondaires).
La romance est soignée, tout en se construisant sur le temps. Plutôt que d'aller dans la précipitation avec des scènes bateau, l'histoire y va lentement et calmement. De longues balades et de longues discussions, c'est doux, réconfortant et sain. Ils communiquent, se comprennent et parviennent à passer au-dessus des barrières. Bref, une histoire d'amour ordinaire (en quelque sorte, on ne sort pas tous les jours avec un(e) artiste).
L'OST est très bonne. J'ai apprécié le fait de ne pas être sur un drame musical, tout en gardant en tête qu'on suit un groupe de pop thaï. La mise en scène était superbe. De plus, les épisodes offraient une agréable immersion au cœur du groupe et de l'agence (concerts, fan-meeting, réunions...). Si je ne doute pas que l'histoire soit glamourisée (notamment sur les plans relationnels/sentimentaux), c'est agréable de voir un groupe se soutenir et s'aider.
En bref, ThamePo est un gentil BL qui donne vie à une romance simple et mignonne, ainsi que des personnages attachants sur fond d'une chouette mise en scène et d'une bande originale entraînante.
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I LOVE THIS.
OMG! WillEst tuh KEREN BANGET PLEASE??? Aku sebel sama karakter William di eps pertama—ini karna cuma tau POV nya Po & belum tau perasaan Thame saat itu gimana. Terus pas ending, akhirnya sedih banget.. :(( Thame, kamu sendirian ya? issokey, Po bakalan nemenin kamu kok!Wajar banget sih Thame diginiin sama ke-4 member MARS & berakhir hubungan mereka jadi jelek. Kehidupan idol gak seindah itu guys. ^_____^ Andaikan aja kalau mereka komunikasi dengan baik, mungkin gak bakalan sejelek ini hubungan Thame & ke-4 member MARS. Excited banget nungguin eps selanjutnyaa! Semoga aja alur nya gak berubah sampai akhir, nggak tiba-tiba ngebut karna ngejar eps terakhir.
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Lo mejor de mi verano
Si pudiera darle 100 de 10, lo haría, pero como el máximo es 10, me conformo.Amé Thamepo, tanto que se convirtió en una de mis series favoritas. Me encantó todo, la historia, los personajes y el drama. Nunca me aburrió ni sentí la necesidad de adelantar escenas al contrario, cada capítulo me dejaba con ganas de más. Definitivamente, lo mejor de mi verano y ahora dejó la vara muy alta
Te amo, Thempo 🤧🥹💜
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É fofa e estranhamente divertida
Esta análise pode ter spoilersAcredito que essa não foi a maior assertividade da GMMTV, vale ressalta que ela é é fofa e estranhamente divertida. Eu realmente esperava mais. Foi engraçado. Embora não tenha trazido nada de novo, é menos cafona e estranho do que outros BLs tailandeses que assisti, embora ainda tenha seus momentos constrangedores. Fiquei feliz em ver algum desenvolvimento no romance, especialmente antes dos personagens principais ficarem juntos. Gostaria que o enredo tivesse sido mais complexo e os personagens, especialmente Po, tivessem mais personalidade ou profundidade, considerando que a história começou tão promissora. No entanto, a química entre Est e William foi muito boa, e eu os achei adoráveis juntos.
Minhas cenas favoritas foram as interações tranquilas e cotidianas entre Po e Thame. O romance atingiu o pico quando eles falavam ao telefone ou caminhavam para casa juntos; eu poderia ter assistido a essas caminhadas para sempre.
Foi interessante que os personagens façam parte de um grupo de garotos de verdade, e acredito que William pode receber mais atenção depois disso. Espero que isso não leve a problemas para eles. Embora eu tenha gostado da dinâmica entre os garotos, gostaria que eles tivessem explorado a vida de ídolo mais profundamente, pois o tratamento pareceu superficial. Gostei do desenvolvimento de Fern, a gerente da fanpage deles, mas sua reação à vida amorosa de Pepper foi frustrante.
Quanto a Po, eu queria ver mais dele — mais personalidade e paixão em sua criatividade. Nunca acreditei que ele gostasse de dirigir ou estivesse fazendo um documentário.
Em relação à atuação, novamente, eu diria que foi "charmoso ". Eles são estranhos de uma forma adorável e, no geral, comprei a ideia, especialmente com William, que me surpreendeu. Os outros membros do grupo também eram charmosos. Achei confuso que eles usassem termos da indústria de ídolos coreanos, como "sasaeng ". Eles realmente usam isso ou é um problema de tradução? Em todo caso, parece estranho.
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