The sweetest masterpiece
This deserves a full 10 stars! Let me start by saying that. It was super cute – I couldn’t stop smiling the whole time.There’s great chemistry between the couple and the pacing of the story is well done. It addresses some really relevant subjects, such as the struggles in showbiz, obsessive fans, and the management of expectations between idols and their followers. There are also a few unexpected plot twists that I enjoyed, along with a fantastic soundtrack.
I’m really glad to have discovered Lykn through this series; these kids truly deserve all the hype they’re receiving. They’re so talented!
If you haven’t given this a try yet, please do. It’s definitely worth it.
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Big fan of LYKN and this series in specific !!
Never realised I didn't write a review on this series. I rewatched ThamePo like 3 times now and I've been a big fan of LYKN for quite some time. I rarely rate a series this high for everything. Overal a 10 and the music, acting/cast, music and story rank super high for me. The only smalll thing I dislike are parts in the plot. (I'm used to call them by their irl names or stage names so sorry if I accidentally use their real/stage names in this review)Let's start from the beginning. Po being rejected for a job because his reasoning is weak and personally I just don't get this scene even after watching this 3 times. Po seems way to open about his personal life, but this also shows later on in the series how he changed the part of him opening up to much.
Over to one of my favourite parts: THE GRAPHIC DESIGN. I'm in love with Po's graphic design and LYKN's posters and photoshoots in general (apart from this series). I know Est didn't make it himself but I'm just obsessed with GMMTHEEV's designs. Looks soooo good.
The first time watching this I kinda thought of Baifern as a Sasaeng but getting further into this series I realised she isn't really a Sasaeng and she really did want the best for Po. I'm also ALWAYS happy to see Sammy play in series, her role is always nice and she just lightens up the mood.
The whole plot feels really unrealistic to me but that's quite normal when watching bl's, otherwise it'll be to regular to my opinion. The reason for their disbandment never really made sense to me and I feel like it was only mentioned twice(?). Po's patience is amazing I would get sooo annoyed with Thame tbh...
The side couple ahahahaha, I love them sooo much.
One of my favourite genre's of bl is soft love and I just love their relationship development although I rlly hated Jun at some point for hiding my boys back from liking each other.
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A Warm Blanket in Times of War
I wanna preface this by saying I love a good steamy QL as much as the next guy, let it be known, but there is something about the way this series turns "to be loved is to be known" into reality that just hits different.I think to its core, ThamePo is a rather simple series. The plot isn't overly complex, the characters aren't hard to understand and yet... It hooks you. It hooks you because there is love in it, of all kinds, and you can feel it. Friends, lovers, colleagues... The people that make our days. The people we ask about when they're gone because they leave an empty space behind with their shape.
Maybe it's a bit boring for some, I can see that. But I think there's an enormous beauty in love for love's sake. In love as an everyday act, as continuous effort, as something you build block by block. There are great acts of love in this series, yes, and they shape the narrative, it's true, but when the characters are the happies isn't during them. They're the happiest when they share a meal together, when they go out for a drink, when they're there with their loved ones.
Uncle Joe said that he never had a great dream and he continues to live and be happy and though it baffles at first, it's easy to see why: when you love your life, in its simplicity, you don't need to reach for the stars, the soil beneath your feet, where everything comes from and where everything goes, is good enough.
ThamePo, my beloved. You will always have a big space in my heart.
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Goose Bumps Galore!!!
ThamePo: Heart That Skips a Beat (2024)Highly Recommend it!!!
Neverending smiles from ear to ear!
The storyline is fantastic, and the chemistry between Thame and Po is incredible—it genuinely provides that "butterfly" feeling that is so rare to find, even for someone like me who has been watching dramas since 2004.
Beyond the romance, the show features a wonderful group of friends. Each member of the group, MARS, has such special qualities that it is difficult to pick a "bias." Nano, in particular, is adorable. What I appreciate most about these characters is their willingness to stand up for what is right, a quality that feels very grounded and authentic.
This drama also raises a profound question about the idol industry and fan culture: 🤔
Do you believe that an idol loving a partner takes away from their love for their fans?
Personally, I think this drama beautifully illustrates that there are different shades of love. Just as loving a partner doesn't make us love our favorite artists any less, and an idol’s personal relationship doesn't or shouldn't diminish their appreciation for their fans. 💜💙🩵❤️🩷💛🧡🤍💚
Did I cry because of this type of treatment by the industry & fan culture? Of course, because it's so unfair & heartbreaking.
It is heartbreaking to consider the restrictive contracts and the loneliness many idols endure. As Po mentions in the show, fans are a part of an idol's dreams and future, and dating doesn't change that. This series really opened my eyes to the unfair emotional pressure these young adults face due to gossip and industry expectations.
If you haven’t seen ThamePo yet, please give it a watch. It is a great opportunity to connect with these issues and see a truly moving story.
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The Warmth That I Didn't Knew I Needed It
i remember i didn't had the intention of watching this series but somehow i watch the first eps on the day that air. when people said that first episode is the key of the series, i believe it, cause tell me why i got hooked to this series from the very start.no words could actually tell how much i love this series. this series really does have a great storyline. i love how much this series could give the bridge of relationship development whether its for thamepo itself or mars too.
the moral story of this series is something that u need to understand in this world and i love how this series could wrap this value so deep. it's the first series that i felt every episode felt so short cause the complexity of the plot itself. it so damn good that u didn't want to skip.
i love how much romantic relationship is shown in this series. i remember i always giggling watching thamepo when its been so very long i didn't felt this when watching hetero or homosexual romance series, but thamepo bring that back.
the cinematic was a chef kiss, every scene felt so beautiful. every emotion capture so well that u couldn't believe it. and don't get me started of how the actor actress potray the character. most of them were a rookie but God, they acting was unbeliavable.
thank you thamepo for being here, thank you for being one of the reason for me to stay alive. thank you
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literally, the heart skips a beat.
AHHHHHHH where do i even begin???everything about this series is perfect. WilliamEst you have my heart. take it!
i loved how, the band was the main character in this series. the motto wasn't ThamePo falling in love, but Mars staying together.
everything else fell into place as that became a reality.
i loved how they showed each band member's position, inhibitions, fears, and reactions.
Est's acting left me crying and blushing at multiple times!!
as a one direction fan, I've known the realities of music industries and this series was really bold at calling them out. not just the people in suits but the fandom as well.
that was a BOLD move, that it isn't always the people behind the scenes that makes boy band culture like that.
overall, there is not one dull moment in this series <3
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hit close to home!
watched this as a new Thai BL watcher, fell in love with LYKN!💙as a huge kpop stan who recently had a member leave from one of her ult groups (Heeseung leaving Enhypen), this hit very close to home! this really shows the reality of the pop industry, and how little we as fans know about what goes on behind the scenes. I love how this drama tackles with the issues of members being forced to leave, some members being favored over others, idols being unable to date, etc..all very realistic issues!
I feel like this drama had the potential to be so much better, but the execution didn’t quite meet that potential. my favorite part was William and Est’s chemistry. I love how effortlessly they fell in love with each other. them “dropping each other off” on a loop was the cutest thing ever😂
the pacing was generally good, but the last few episodes felt a bit dragging. while i loved seeing the MARS dynamics, i also wish we got to see a little bit more of ThamePo, as the drama is literally called that.
best part about watching this was discovering LYKN! I knew of their existence, and I knew Lego, even before i knew much about the thai entertainment industry. but before watching this drama, i had no idea that the entire group was in this drama. I was pleasantly surprised when I found out all these actors were idols, and that MARS is basically LYKN!!
overall, this was a good watch! I will be looking forward to any work William or Est have in the future 💕
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Who's smiling with me ....
I was ambivalent. Initially I wasn't going to write a review as there really wasn't anything to say. Boy meets boy. Boy falls in love with boy. Boy stays with boy forever. Then they did it. I was smiling like I've never smiled before, looping the moon and back. I loved watching Thame and Po together. I loved Thame and Po together bcuz Thame was the person that made Po realize his true worth. Po needed to be loved entirely, fiercelessly and deeply. Thame had the courage for everyone and more than enough for himself. Their magic had me smiling. Grinning, actually.Acting, which we know needs work but forgiven as newbies, was much better than expected. What tied this entire show together was the soft way Thame loved Po. Gently, they took the steps together and held each other close. The all night phone call and THE walk to and from the bus stop set the standard for future romantic moments in any series. Yes, the usual mistakes and misunderstandings happened and I will say this, those 2 episodes fell flat. The light of the series was missing. Thame.
The moment he entered again, the world brightened considerably. The glow in his eyes made us believe again in their love. The Negative Nellys and Horrendous Horseface easily forgot as I was blinded by the brilliance of their soft sweet love. The connection between Thame and Po is palpable. It's felt. WilliamEst/EstWilliam have IT.
Lykn did well. Est, one of my favorites, did great. William shone. With more practice, they all will be better as time goes on. Special mention here of Nut and his role. He aced every moment he was on the screen and proved to be the strongest actor of the group. Jun's cunning smile fooled everyone but the audience. He gave up his chance for happiness for Thame to have his. Signs of true friendship. The level of ease amongst the entire cast was refreshing.
The empty script could have been much better. The repetitive convos, Po's one word answers - Huh, a timeline of events that did nothing to move the story from one position to the next. Thame started sadly owing Oner and ended happily owing Oner. Po started in the tailor shop depressed and ended in the tailor shop happy. Ok, well the perspectives changed but a little change in finances would have been nice. I would have loved to see the fire in Po that was ignited in episode 1 carried through but he had to dim a little for Thame / William to become the star. I was left with a good feeling at the end despite all the glaring errors. This definitely should be rewatched time and time again. If only to let your heart skip a beat . 💓
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Yeah...
It was good! Not great, not bad, but good. I think it's extremely telling of what can and will occur, and also, the men are beautiful, so there's a plus. Thamepo is what you expect it to be, which I'm not mad at, but I definitely wanted something more.Let's Dive In.
Again, this wasn't bad. Just not as "oh my gosh the best BL of 2025" like most people had hyped it up to be (which is usually always the cases for me in these situations). William and Est make it extremely easy to watch because; well, you see them, they're gorgeous. On top of that, you have a great looking supporting cast, and you have yourself a girl seated and ready to watch.
But this suffered from boredom very quickly. Outside of the leads' story, everything was pretty slow. Getting the band back together, trying to make their way back to the top, yada, yada. I'm not an idol-series lover, so this could be solely just a me thing, but I basically skipped anything that had zero to do with the leads. However, I do like the friendship dynamic the group had, like when trying to help Thame with his date with Po and just some other smaller moments.
Oh look, the main conflict is that they can't date because of Thame's idol life, def didn't see it coming. This type of trope/conflict bores the hell out of me cause we all know it's going to be fine in the end, which is so unrealistic to the actual idol world. Which is why I tend to skim through all of this, and oh look, happily ever after.
Now, when we talk about the leads, this is where the story really catches my attention. At first, they're a little stale, but the further along we get in the story, I'm hooked. They do slow-burn so fucking well, and I was sat until the end. Est puppy dog eyes mixed with William's soft-ass voice, *chef's kiss*. But even still, while I loved their story, there was something just slightly missing that I cannot, for the life of me, put my tongue on, but there was something that drew me in, but didn't hold me for long. I think I'd like them to tackle a more complex, more tragic type of plot line cause I feel like it would fit them well.
Nothing to nit-pick this time. I really enjoyed how mellow everything was, I loved seeing Drake, and Nut is my new favorite person.
Ratings:
Story: 6/10 - The leads do well, but the overall story is slow and tedious to sit through. Also, everyone is fine as fuck.
Acting: 8.5/10 - Est's eyes are their own person, my god, the way I want to reach through the screen and give him a hug. Everyone did fine.
Music: 7.5/10 - Skipped all the singing and dancing (I know, I'm a terrible person). So I didn't listen to anything.
Recommendation Value: 6/10 - I feel like I would recommend this to someone who wants to start getting into BL cause it's lighthearted enough to get your feet wet, but you know there's better out there.
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My heart, that only sings for you <3
In the era of sliding into DMs we got our "0620317745" couple!Thame-po, it's not just a drama, it's a story of finding harmony in friendship, love and dream. A series, that will not only make your heart skips a beat, but also will give you butterflies >.<
From the trailer to the series, I was excited to see something different, something unexpected from the generic GMMTV content. Believe me, I got exactly what I wanted! It's not a new concept where you will discover new ideas but it's more like creating a standard in this idol drama genre.
—:The things I liked:—
>I'm a sucker for good friendship storylines and they delivered everything regarding that. The characters weren't perfect but they showed how to maintain friendship while being kind to oneself. Sometimes I was jealous that I didn't experience friendships like that.
>Thame & Po, William and Est's sizzling chemistry is to die for! It's not forced but very natural. Their understanding of each other and making each other's flaws into strength is what made me sit through the whole series.
>Mars songs were soo good. The OSTs were bomb! Loved it!
>This series was dreamy and realistic at the same time. When you think "oh it's so dreamy" then suddenly they slap you with harsh realities of being an idol. They balanced both of them beautifully.
>The production was high quality and top notch! They made sure audience doesn't complain about this drama being plain. From camera angles, cinematography, colouring, makeup to clothing, EVERYTHING was top quality! That indeed made the whole watching experience aesthetically pleasing to eyes.
>And lastly, Thame-po shows the audience how painfully single they're! Their portrayal of love and affection was subtle but loud. In the era of succeeding a drama with great NC scenes, they proved heart fluttering romance is what audience feeds on. They swoon over single hand holding, catching glances, and remembering phone numbers! When taking care is love language, you don't have to worry, you'll be grinning a 12 yrs old teenager in love!
—:The things I didn't like:—
>There are not many things but only one, that is this thing is preplanned "YOU'RE BOUND TO LIKE EVERYTHING". From actors, idols,
Pemika (the CEO) to songs, EVERYTHING! Because it's part of the their business plan. They want to promote LYKN, the same idol group in the drama, MARS. They made audience like everyone. There were no bad gys but only good vibes, so that audience can relate with the on and off screen characters and which will eventually generate them big chunks of money in upcoming future. And they succeeded! Fans loved everything.
Then you might wonder, "what's the problem with that? This whole industry is for generating money." I agree, but it's just too perfect, and I like my dramas flawed with mistakes, morally grey characters and betrayals. If you pose perfection in a drama it becomes monotonous, being flawed give it an edge to be unique.
Overall, I must say GMMTV showed if they want to make a good selling series, they can! If you want to watch something warm, fluffy and aesthetically pleasing, this is for you.
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Review ep1
was really angry with William's character, but it's ok because he's literally in idol survival mode. I really loved Est's character, he's so handsome! I love his acting.I'm very proud of my Lykn boys (fan since before the series was announced☝️) them acting and singing is everything, I'm 100 times more in love.
(Tui and Hong's girl here🤭☝️)
a mention to Ciize and Samy who are shining as always! (gmm please value the women in the company more. we love them) 🌸💖
Was that song made for the series??? What a good song, I loved it so much! Add it to Spotify now!!!
So far I've loved it a lot, this series came with a lot of potential, I hope everything works out. I loved the acting, soundtrack, photography and everything else.
I love MARS, omg!!!!!
(don't disband, please! 🥴)
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Serviceable, I guess
Right off the bat, I’ll admit that I prefer my stories on the dramatic side. But I’m not opposed to cuter, more happy-go-lucky couples, either! I really liked My only 12 % and My School President, for example. This series missed the mark for me, though.Sure, storywise the show isn’t revolutionary, but attempts were made. I’ll even go as far as saying that I liked certain plot points, like Pepper’s “dating scandal” and how the band members had to be convinced to trust Thame again. I also found many of the side characters quite charming, chief among them Jun, Dylan, Nano and Baifern.
What brought my rating down so far were Thame and Po. Both as individual characters but especially as a couple they were a total snooze fest. They had about as much chemistry as the leads in 2gether, which is to say not very much at all. The romantic storyline is far from riveting and on top of that, the acting capabilities of our main leads are seriously mismatched.
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