But The actjng here is another level. They are soft spoken, they are natural like they knew eo for a really long time, the acting is not exaggerated.
The best part are the music and the cinematography!! The songs are beautiful, well written too. The colors are top, you know when its sad, when they are happy everyting is perfect and we thank P'Mui for that cause no other series had made me feel that way for a long time!!!
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Cute n Cringe but mostly Cute
This is one of those dramas that may not give you arrhythmia but will probably make you feel all gooey and warm inside. the story is not really new, and Pos acting is not perfect but somehow it works and had me binging it a bit too fast.The Hate to Love friendships are just so so cute! The music is okay, I admint the so called hit was not really my thing but the rest of the music was sweet. Pos character was kind of meeh but the rest of the guys made up for it. To be honest the 5 guys in the band where a lot mote interesting than our main male lead. However the kisses where decent, the chemestry okay and the honey dripping from Themes eyes whenever he looked at ordinary the Po made it all work.
I rarely feel that I want to learn more about side characters but this is one of those dramas that could make a great spinn off. focusing on Nano, Dylan and Jun.
A sweet, slightly predictable story that is highly bingable and just perfect for all those in need of something sweet.
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cute and endearingly awkward. i wanted more tho.
it was cute. nothing groundbreaking, less corny and cringe than the other thai BLs i've seen but don't get me wrong, it's still there. it's ~endearingly~ corny still at times for sure lol. i do like that we got a little development here with the romance at least before they got together. i would have loved for the plot to be better than that for sure and the characters to have more personality or depth especially est's character, po. also because it started so strong. but the on-screen chemistry between est and william was really good. i think they're adorable. my favorite part was the quiet, mundane scenes between po and thame. the romance was peaking when they just talk over the phone or whenever they walk home together and never wanted that walk to end aaah.i think it's very interesting that these characters are an actual boy group and after this, william is indeed going to get more attention. let's just hope what happened here won't happen to them lol kidding aside, as much as i loved seeing the team dynamics and the bond between the boys, i would have loved if they dig deeper with the issues of idol life. i thought it was all surface level. giving the character fern, the admin of their fanpage, an arc is good i guess. of course, i did not like her reaction when she found out about pepper's love life and it's annoying that their idol had to suffer first before realizing "lol oh wow he's human too. just like me" BUT I KNOW THAT'S THE POINT LOL these kind of fans exist in real life and they're even worse so!! when it comes to po's character, i just wanted more you know? more personality and more passion on being a creative. i never really believed he liked directing and that he's filming a documentary. but why am i asking for realism in thai BLs lol
when it comes to acting, i would use "endearing" again, they are all endearingly awkward at times but overall, i'll buy it especially william's actually which surprised me. the other members of lykn are charming as well. (didn't like the part where nano was being a shipper tho. that's just too much for me. make it stop lmao) i gotta say i was so confused tho that they kept using korean idol industry terms like sasaeng. are they really using that or just the translation? either way, that's weird.
honestly, i don't like that the thai BL industry fell into the "love team" culture as well because i would love to see these actors work well with other people too but hey, i think gmmtv did good pairing william and est.
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As being in a warm blanket while sipping a cup of tea or a sweet chocolate
This series is not really new (what I mean is, as a fan we know the possible issues that an Idol can encounters) but it was needed every friday night (for me), it has a great and a chill vibes throughout each episodes.I enjoyed every bit of it, the choice of the songs (opening song sung by one of the member, Tui Chayatorn) brings some heartwarming feels and a magical vibes to it.
Interesting choice of the color grading for the cinematography, I don't know why, at the begining it left me somehow, dumbfounded but after episode by episode I got used to it and at the end, I gradually appreciated it.
I just loved everything, the story about the members of MARS and also the romance between Thame and Po was just really beautiful to watch and nicely done, it was the right tempo (lol).
I may be biaised because I've already known the group, LYKN which I'm already a fan since I've listent to "No worries" and they are so endearing and so talented. So, it was a must-watch, not only to see them in a series but also with a new ship, "WilliamEst".
I ddin't really follow the journey of "WilliamEst", my bad but what I want to say is that "ThamePo" is a really, really cute couple with a good communication, I enjoyed their interactions from the begining to the end, it was my happy pill to witness the development of their relationship. I think, it's one of my favorite couple.
To me, "ThamePo heart that skips a beat" delivers well in terms of relationships and issues in the entertainment industry while being a nice BL story.
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so overall
I have been meaning write a review since the show first came out so here's my bits and pieces i collected from the showI was looking looking forward to watching the since it was first announced in back in april 2024 because the pilot was life changing to me AND i'm glad to say the whole show didn't disappoint me at all. The Acting of WilliamEst and the LYKN members was overall great. The OSTs were literal masterpieces and everything else combined i loved it. I was literally not hopping to fall in love a new CP after years, the last time i loved a CP at this intensity was BKPP LMAO
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JUNPO LOVE EACH OTHER , l said as they dragged me to my room at the asylum
yeah I'm one of them JunPo shippersđ„Čwe listen we don't judge, whoever paired WilliamEst did a good job ,this is one of the best series to come out of GMMTV,most of the time it's just quantity over quality BLs but Thamepo had me sitting at the edge of my sitđ« can we talk about how Thame is so green flag coded and soft spoken, l laughed so bad when he was in the closet and didn't wanna come outđ€Łđ€Łlike bro get outta there and talk it out with your man , seriously though he was so mad in that scene , bro lost it when he saw them matching cupsđ€Żl miss my Fridays with Thamepoâ€ïžâđ©čđđTAKE ME BACK TO THAMEPO ERA L SAID AS I FELT A WHITE TEAR DRIPPING ON MY LEG BECAUSE OF EPISODE 9đŁđWas this review helpful to you?
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The heartfelt emotions and reality
Directed by Aticha Tanthanawigrai, the main cast of "Thamepo Heart That Skips a Beat" stars Est Supha along with the members of the famous T-pop Boyband, "Lykn"."Thamepo" is a series that helps the audience to explore and navigate themes identical to various real life situations. Exploring themes of love and loss, grief, friendship, complexities of life and identity exploration,the story focuses on Po and Thame, two people who works on the same professional field with different positions. They fall In love and overcomes the hardships of life.
While the summary may seem simple, it's open to interpretation.
As a viewer, I would say, this series expands to a certain extent of depth where a slight sense of observation, critical thinking and experience is required.
Being a fan of several pop bands, I'm quite familiar with the inner workings of the entertainment industry. However, according to my personal experience, there's often a huge difference between the reality and what's presented. This is exactly where "Thamepo" stands out to me. The series focuses on various aspects of real-life problems and challenges, one of which is the struggles and problems the artists has to face. On the 1st episode, Po joins as a director in the same entertainment company that manages Thame's group, "MARS". Thame being oblivious to the information suspects Po to be a Sasaeng, marking their first encounter as an unpleasant and palpable one.
However, both Thame and Po adjusts and gets along with eachother while Po was asked to film and direct a documentary for MARS.
MARS consists of 5 members including Thame(leader of the group, main vocalist), Junn(Sub vocalist), Dylan(main rapper), Pepper(all rounder) and Nano (the youngest and the lead dancer). The bond shared amongst the members is truly remarkable and heartwarming, sending a sense of awe and warmth to the audiences.
While working as co-workers both Thame and po developed feelings towards eachother and to get them together, Thame's group members play a significant role. Perhaps it is here that the theme of strong friendship is explored.
Though Po grew quite famous after working with Mars, it took him a lot of hard work, struggle and patience to reach the steps of success. Before working for Mars, Po had to step out from the work field for 3 years and, those 3 years were like a battle field for Po. Nevertheless he overcomes all the obstacles of life and took a chance to start over again, which ofcourse did not go in vain.
As for Thame, though he was a rising star with name and fame, his character completely justifies every aspect of the artist life. Sometimes, money and fame are not the only things that can suffice human life and its problems. They need emotional support, love and comfort to overcome and survive the battlefield. This is how "Thamepo Heart That Skips a Beat" navigates the themes of complexities of life and many more.
To me, this series is a beautiful chaos. It pushes you into a pool of emotions, completely drenches you and yet it embraces you with the warmest and loveliest hug, enough to melt your heart. This series healed a part of me that I never knew could be healed.
As a drama series, "Thamepo Heart That Skips a Beat " is a must watch for kpop/T-pop fans and those who are looking for something engaging, romantic and resonating. Also, if you are a keen observer who gets attached to series quite deeply, you might get ready with tissues as well.
And for me, "Thamepo Heart That Skips" will remain imprinted within the walls of my heart forever and ever.
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Time Well Spent
This series takes on a theme similar to Lovely Writer but in a way that is certainly lighter, but it works anyway. The toxicity of fandoms in the K-Pop, T-Pop, and BL world is a real issue, and itâs good to bring it up from time to time. Blaming everything on managers who only seek to profit is a bit too easy.It talks about dreams, goals, careers, and love. Itâs light but not bland. Itâs an enjoyable watch. The actors seem to have good chemistry, making it easy to get invested in their stories.
An enjoyable series.
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My heart was skipping indeed
ThamePo has been revered since the initial trailer was dropped. There was so much anticipation for this one, so much buzz and well... GMM delivered tenfold (which is somewhat surprising for me).Pros:
- Mature storyline with great acting and good (believable) characters.
- Sheds light on the realities of Idol figures and the stresses they go through, publicly and privately.
- Loved the fandom aspect of it as well
- Story never dulled or got boring, managed to keep pace well and keep us interested.
- Loved how much LKYN made MARS real. (they worked so hard!)
Cons:
- I needed more? Season 2?
Overall this is going on the list of favorites and I will miss it sooo much.
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I placed spoilers at the end of this review. Overall, this was an enjoyable series with a very interesting story concept. The script did a great job with setting up the series and introduced all of the characters. I apricate that it did not have the second to last episode syndrome of introducing the very obvious conflict scenario which allowed two episodes for a good resolution. Although the script started off very good, it did have a few weak sections by episode 9. As for the cast, they did a great job considering most of them are new to acting. This series did a great job showcasing LYKNâs musical talent. The songs were great which helped with the music industry backdrop.
Random Notes:
The opening credits was cute and the name of each episode is a song title.
You have to love the cross merchandising of their own productions. The series in episode 4 was âGood Old Daysâ and the constant reference of the move âLove You to Debtâ.
It was cool and very smart to have the actors from âOnly Booâ reprising their group (Gump) roles. Especially considering that series also delt with how production companies view artist as products and not as humans.
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The main weak aspect of the script: There was a constant emphasis from many individuals on how it was important to be discreet when dating as an idol, but you see the main characters constantly doing things out in the open where everyone can see. There was even one scene where they are holding hands in the middle of a food area but will not hug because there in public. However, this scene was even weirder because you see absolutely no people around.
I was a little annoyed with the slight redemption story arch with CEO Pemika in the last ending. She also gave this really lame speech to Po in episode 11 about how she was doing everything for their own good.
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Solid Drama - Which could've been outstanding
The premise of ThamePo while focusing on the Main Couple wasn't just them but a critical Review of some Aspects of the whole Idol/Boygroup Industry in South-East Asia. I'm a K-Pop fan and to this day Korea hasn't made one good and compelling Drama around the Industry. But a Thai BL Drama managed to do a solid Job! I personally like this premise and they did a good Job on touching the Subject, how quite often the Companies prioritise Profit over Art & Artist.And that is also one of the, mind you very few, negative Points in this Series. They made this the main narrative and focus subject around the whole "we wanna show the dark side of the Idol Industry". Did they touch some other Subjects? Yes but with far less weight to them. Here is were the courage seemed to have left the writers a bit.
We got the reminder that Idols should be allowed to have romantic relationships, tough without any real impact. Sadly they didn't touch the subject of mental health all to much. Nano's Solo Story, sort of, would've been the perfect setting but that was also the one with the least amount of actual focus on that Character. So in summary they tried and didn't really fail but also weren't brave enough to really dive into the dark sides of this Industry.
How was the acting? LYKN as more or less first time actors, did a really good Job! They definitely do have a solid acting Basics, which is something today's Idol's should have. Did they all show the same Level of acting Skills? No but that is also dependent on the fact, that not all Member's got equally time to shine or not shine.
Lego and Hong had the least Screen Time and its hard for me to really comment on their acting. While, apart from William, Nut and Tui had the most.
Nut's acting was a delight, he made me love his character and also wanna hit his character at the same time. Nut was easily able to keep up with Est's acting. Tui's Role wasn't an easy one to portray for someone with very limited experience in acting and it did show. He wasn't bad but parts of his character weren't really believable and sadly came across a bit weak.
Now for William, his acting grew right along side his characters own development. In the beginning there were quite a few weak points but one actually could see Williams own personal grow as an Actor together with the Growth of the character he portrayed. That shows he's got quite the potential as an actor in the future.
But the one that hit the nail right on its head was Est! I honestly never seen any other work from him, so i can't compare it to any older work but dang it he delivered. His acting was believable, sincere but not over the top. He portrayed Po's Journey from an agonizingly shy, none existent Self-esteem Character to a Self assured, cheeky and hopeful Person very very well. I'll for sure will watch any upcoming Projects of Est.
Now for the other Actors, I'm gonna be brutally honest. Except for the Main Adversary portrayed by Namfon, they didn't really leave that much of an impression. They were background noise mostly and the occasional comic relief. Namfon however did go the extra Mile. Her Pemika was an A-Grade A**hole! :) Without being over the top or being extremely dramatic. Pemika was a quite & composed A**hole, that at some point even made you believe she was actually a nice Person. She was scary really lol.
Production, Direction , Cinematography and Writing:
This was certainly no low Budget Production, might be one of the reason for only 13 Episodes. Did we get extremely flashy Sets? No! Which for this Series was spot on. For me part of this Series was a look behind the Curtain so to speak and the Sets represented that very well. While other Series feel almost "claustrophobic" with lack of Set variations, this Series simply had no need for many Sets. So they made a good decision to keep it confined and only go Big & Flashy for Key Scenes in the Series.
I applaud Mui and Job for the directing and the cinematography. I didn't really get to see much of the directing in the BTS, sadly. However, going by how smooth most of the Flow of the Series and most Scenes felt, Mui must have done an excellent job in directing. There really were only a miniscule few Scenes that felt a bit awkward and I forgot them all! So the directing did a proper and very good job.
This Series had beautiful Visuals and I don't mean just the Actors. I especially loved the use of Lighting in those Scenes were the mood was to be soft and intimate. Job made such, well, a good job. Especially one Scene got Stuck in my Memory, with their Shirts outside getting closer while they also physically did. Such a great Shot and smart Idea.
The writing for this Series was good albeit not perfect. I can't remember any cringe Dialogs at all. Where there Scenes which made me cringe? Sure but those Scenes were meant to made one cringe in a good way, which is a strange thing to say really. And Jun's U-Turn Line will forever be Stuck in my Brain, so good job there Writers! However as mentioned before, I really whished the Writers would've been a bit braver with certain Topics. That could've elevated it from a solid Drama, to an outstanding one.
Now for my Second big Complaint, which kept this Series from being outstanding: The at least two more Episodes it needed. The flow of this Series was amazing up until Ep. 8ish. That is when it began to rush because there were only 5 Episodes left. And sadly that also meant that some Storylines didn't get the proper amount of time, those would've needed to really make an impact. One was Per's Story which felt far to unfinished and the other was Nano's (Justice for Lego!). We got to know Jun and obviously Thames Story really well. Dylan and especially Pepper and Nano fell to the wayside!
While Jun's "Solo" Episode really focused on his Character and gave us some great Scenes, the other three Members sadly didn't get the same attention. We might have gotten one for Dylan which did Focus quite a lot on him but still less than Jun. While Pepper's Storyline should've had way more impact, the Focus was sadly more on Thame & Po there than on Pepper. And the Character that got the least attention was Nano. His "Solo" Episode, which should've given us an introduction and backstory, was mainly Focused on Jun's antic in making Thame jealous. Would they have added two or even three more Episodes, those other Characters would've gotten more time to shine and add to the overall Story.
However, the Ending was beautiful and satisfying. Its not an outstanding Series but its a good one and I do recommend it, even with some of its Flaws. I certainly enjoyed it and I'm sad it has ended.
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An Unexpected Binge-Worthy Ride!
Okay, so I accidentally ended up binge-watching this over the weekend, and honestly? No regrets at all. This drama follows T-pop group MARS, with their leader Thame getting ready to leave for Korea. Meanwhile, Po is given the job of filming their last concert footage. A setup that couldâve been predictable? Sure. But the execution? Absolutely nailed it.The story itself might not be groundbreaking, but the way it unfolded kept me hooked. The pacing was just rightâenough tension, enough emotional moments, and enough lighthearted fun to balance it all out. It took a very familiar storyline and made it feel fresh, which is not easy to do. I think what really pulled me in was how much I cared about the characters. It wasnât just about the plot; it was about them. The dialogues were so well written.
So, the romance between Thame and Po? Look, Iâll be honestâit wasnât my favorite part of the show, but I still enjoyed it. They had this awkward yet genuine chemistry that made them fun to watch. It wasnât the most dramatic or swoon-worthy romance Iâve ever seen, but that kind of worked in its favor? They were so green together, and that made it oddly endearing. I could totally see why people would love them. Even though the romance was a major part of the plot, it never overshadowed the true heart of the storyâfriendship.
Now, this is where the drama shined. The relationships between the MARS members were EVERYTHING. The tension, the fights, the feeling of betrayal when Thame decided to leaveâit all felt so raw. The anger from the other four members? Absolutely justified. But what made it so compelling was watching them all navigate their emotions, work through their issues, and ultimately find their way back to each other. I loved how Thame never stopped trying, even when it felt impossible. He wanted to bring them back together, and that effort really paid off.
Okay, letâs talk about Junâeasily my favorite character. He was that perfect mix of playful and annoying, but also weirdly mature when the moment called for it. Every time he was on screen, I knew I was in for a good scene. And listen, we can all pretend that his whole âpretending to like Poâ thing was just a tactic to push Thame to confront his feelings⊠but are we really going to ignore the possibility that he mightâve had the tiniest crush on Po? Maybe! Who knows! But I loved every second of it.
Pepper was another standout for me. His relationship with Gam was one of those side plots that had so much potential. The fact that they had to break up for the sake of the group? PAIN. I wish they explored it a bit more, but even with what we got, it was heartbreaking.
And then we have Nanoâoh man. His whole arc hit hard. Watching him struggle with his own insecurities, thinking that he was the only one in the group who wouldnât be able to do anything outside of MARS? That was gut-wrenching. But seeing how the members helped him through it? Beautiful. I loved how his journey was about finding confidence in himself and realizing that he did have worth beyond just the group.
Dylan was another character I really liked. There were so many moments where I just got him. He didn't have a story as deep as others, but his presence was so important. His struggles, his emotionsâthey felt very real. He brought a certain grounding energy to the group, and I really appreciated that.
I canât move on without mentioning Fern! She might have been a minor character, but I really liked her. Her being both a MARS fangirl and Poâs close friend was such a fun dynamic. She brought in some much-needed lightness at times, and I really enjoyed her scenes.
The Cast, Cinematography & SoundtrackâAll So Good!
One thing that really impressed me? The cast. Considering that a lot of them were new, they did an amazing job. They made the characters feel real, and their chemistry was undeniable. You could tell they were genuinely having fun, and that energy made the show even more enjoyable.
The cinematography? Loved it. The colors were stunning, and the visuals really brought everything to life. And that final episode? The concert scene felt so real. It honestly looked like they used actual concert footage rather than filming something separately, which made it even more immersive.
And letâs not forget about the soundtrack. Absolute perfection. Every song fit the moment perfectly, and I can see myself listening to it on repeat.
Final Thoughts: A Drama That Sticks With You
Overall, this was such a great watch. I went in expecting a simple music drama, and I walked away completely invested in these characters. The fact that they got to stay together as a group in the end? SO satisfying.
The ending for both couples was happy and I'm so glad for them. And I'm really with Nano on shipping Jun Dylan, they were so good (Bickering) together!
Would I recommend ? Absolutely.
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