Sweet Gifts for Fans, Weak as a Comeback
Krist and Singto have undeniably insane chemistry, and it’s clear why Peraya fans are still waiting for them to reunite on screen. If you want solid acting, especially in emotional scenes, you can trust them to deliver.The series starts strong — the first half hooks you with anticipation about Tam’s reason for leaving. Unfortunately, once the reason is revealed, it feels weak and the story starts to fall apart. I know they were trying to tie it to real-life events from Krist and Singto, but from a romance perspective, it’s baffling. Tam’s character is written inconsistently, likely because the Thai title translates to Because My Ex Changes Often, but the concept doesn’t land well for me.
Thankfully, the series redeems itself with a stunning finale. It’s emotional, beautiful, and deserves high praise. There are also plenty of SOTUS references sprinkled throughout, which only fans of SOTUS will fully appreciate (though it’s not required viewing, you’d miss the joy of spotting those easter eggs).
The side characters, however, are confusing. The dynamic between P’Yong, Gaogie, and Nudhee shifts back and forth — at times hinting that Gaogie and Nudhee are a pair, and at others suggesting P’Yong and Gaogie are together. Fortunately, the finale gives a reasonable resolution for these three.
There are also noticeable plot holes, perhaps due to this being GMMTV’s first original script. The character writing could have been stronger, and the story would have benefited from focusing more on their work as journalists — a subplot that had the potential to be really engaging. Instead, GMMTV condensed the series into just 10 episodes, which left certain elements feeling rushed or incomplete.
Overall, this series turned out better than I expected based on the pilot. Still, it feels less like a grand comeback and more like a special project made to entertain Peraya/KristSingto fans rather than appeal to casual viewers. It’s not a great comeback series, but it does serve as a heartfelt journey for their fans.
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It was okay nothing special
First of all, I have to admit I'm not a big Kristsingto fan, but I still really liked their chemistry. It felt real.Still, I have to admit that I often found the story boring, and some dramatic elements felt exaggerated or too extreme compared to the rest. The whole island story was a bit over the top for me. I have to say that I hate it 9 out of 10 times when a time skip happens because it almost always makes no sense. Two years of a long-distance relationship doesn't mean you don't see each other for two years; I can hardly imagine that a relastionship would survive a two years separation.
What was up with those two girls? I didn't get it because at one point I thought they were a side couple, but they never became one, but they acted as if they were. It was just weird. I couldn't quite relate to either character, which was a shame because I actually found them both interesting.
Still, there were some really nice moments that drew me in. Overall, it was okay.
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A pretty lazy series
We were all here for Krist and Singto’s comeback, hoping for a fun romantic comedy. Unfortunately, the plot is paper-thin and nothing much happens. Even they don’t seem to believe in it themselves. The episodes all feel the same, the storylines are resolved in unconvincing ways, and the side characters are completely useless.The second-to-last episode is ridiculous, and the finale can be watched on fast-forward.
Honestly, I think only die-hard fans of this pairing will enjoy it. Personally, I’ll have forgotten this series in five minutes.
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OGs of BL
It’s genuinely refreshing to see Krist and Singto reunited on screen, this time portraying more grounded and mature characters. Their evolution as actors shines through—they bring nuance and emotional weight to their roles, showing just how far they’ve come since their early days. The series kicked off strong, brimming with potential. Its opening episodes had a compelling premise and hinted at deeper emotional and narrative layers. However, somewhere along the journey, the momentum waned. The storylines became repetitive, with pacing that often felt sluggish. Key developments were either drawn out unnecessarily or lacked the punch to keep the audience fully engaged. Thankfully, Krist and Singto—seasoned veterans—were the glue that held everything together. Their natural chemistry and solid performances elevated even the weaker scenes, making you root for their characters despite the script’s shortcomings. Their on-screen rapport was heartfelt and familiar, offering fans a nostalgic but matured dynamic. That said, the series could’ve soared higher if the storytelling had lived up to the caliber of its leads. With more cohesive plot development and tighter writing, this could have been a standout drama rather than one that simply coasts on star power. A 3.5 out of 5 stars for me.Was this review helpful to you?
The Ex-Morning — Some Ships Are Simply Meant to Sail Together
Nine years after SOTUS, the ship that introduced so many of us to Thai BL is finally back. I wasn't expecting nostalgia alone to carry an entire series, and thankfully it doesn't. The Ex-Morning proves that Krist and Singto were never just a successful pairing because of timing or luck. They simply have something together that I rarely see with other actors.I've watched Krist with different partners over the years, and while some of those pairings were enjoyable, I always felt something was missing. It wasn't the acting. It wasn't the stories. It was the chemistry. Put him next to Singto, however, and everything suddenly feels effortless. They don't look like two actors trying to convince me they're in love. They simply behave like two people who already know each other inside out. That's the kind of connection you can't manufacture, and probably why they became one of BL's first truly iconic ships.
The story also deserves credit for avoiding the usual university setting that made SOTUS famous. Instead, it follows two adults forced to work together years after their breakup. It's a refreshing premise because the conflicts don't come from youthful misunderstandings but from regrets, careers, pride, and unresolved feelings. Watching two people who once loved each other slowly rediscover why they fell in love in the first place feels far more mature than the average romantic comedy.
Krist delivers one of his strongest performances to date. Phi is flawed, impulsive, sometimes selfish, yet always deeply human. Singto perfectly balances him with a calmer, more composed performance that never feels passive. Their personalities complement each other exactly as they should, and every reunion scene carries emotional weight because you immediately believe these two characters share years of history.
The supporting cast also plays its part well without overshadowing the central relationship. More importantly, the writing never forgets what people came to watch. The focus always returns to Phi and Tam, allowing their emotional journey to remain the heart of the series.
The production is polished throughout. The newsroom setting feels believable, the pacing remains engaging, and the direction knows when to rely on silence instead of dialogue. The soundtrack isn't particularly memorable, but it quietly supports the emotional scenes without becoming distracting.
Final Thought
The Ex-Morning reminded me why Krist and Singto became such an important pairing in the first place. Long before "shipping" became the marketing machine it is today, they already had something that couldn't be taught: natural chemistry. Nine years later, that connection hasn't disappeared. If anything, it feels stronger, more mature, and more believable than ever. For me, some actors work well together. Krist and Singto simply belong together on screen.
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the series are top tier.
the ost is a top tier, it suits them and it makes me joining the vibe.i guess, sotus is really a top tier before as arthit and kongphob has been an iconic character even right now. actually it still has an essence of sotus but it still has a different vibe because they're more mature and the thing that they don't do before, it's been demonstrated here. it's kinda good that they're basing on the real life situations. indeed what a great comeback for them eversince p'singto signing back again. i love how they still care for each other after many years have passed. I'm glad as well I watched sotus before watching this one, well i don't have any regrets now as i know where some adapted scenes came from. I'm looking forward to their upcoming series which is write you again. you guys amazing, keep going.
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Nostalgic even to the end
DisclaimerWhat I am writing here are my views and thoughts about this series. Some of you may not like it. That does not give you the right to try to come at me with your opinions on why this series should get a higher or lower score and why it is better/worse than I think it is. You have your own opinions, and I have mine. Kindly respect that.
It has been a while since we saw Krist and Singto in a BL series together. So, when this was announced – imagine my excitement! And I will say that there were times when this series delivered, and this could have been solely due to the chemistry of Krist and Singto, which has become better with time. This series relied on the fanbase of Krist and Singto and the nostalgic memory of their first BL series, as some scenes were kind of recreated in this series. We got so many kisses from this couple that had me shocked as well as proud to see how far they have come from their first BL series, Sotus, to now.
While the nostalgia was there and was able to assist in this series, I will say this – this series could have easily ended after eight episodes. I felt that some scenes were not necessary or needed, but I guess they were added to add excitement to this series, I guess. This was clearly seen in episode nine because, like, did anyone know about the illegal gambling, or did that story just sprout out in the ninth episode out of nowhere? And I felt that they just threw me in left field in making Paul the bad guy because I did not see that coming from anywhere. This can also be applied to the tenth episode, as Tam's mom has an issue with her eyes, and her doctor resides in Australia. So Tam goes and lives with her to help her while Tam and Phi develop a long-distance relationship over the years. Again, just out of the right field with me, as we were not previously informed of Tam's mother's ailment.
But all in all, I'm happy to have given this series a chance, as we once again are introduced to the dynamics of Krist and Singto, who have shown to us that their chemistry together is stronger than ever, and (hopefully) here's to more series with GMMTV's first power couple.
P.S. – Did anyone else go 'Ah!' when Krist was dressed up as a turtle and Singto was dressed as a lion? As this is what their mascot (child) Kingman is – a turtle and a lion. Again, GMMTV snuck this small detail in for their fans.
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A Nice Reunion Series.
Overall, this was enjoyable. Although the script and directing was not perfect, it still kept me invested in the storyline and characters.I placed spoilers at the end of this review.
The Positive:
The cast did an outstand job and it was cool to see Krist and Singto work together again. Each episode had a nice even pace with a good time balance between all of the storylines. It did not feel like one storyline overpowered the others. They also did a great job incorporating the flashback scenes throughout the series. The scenes were done in a way to give us the needed information without being confusing. It also had great music and cinematograph.
The Negative:
The beginning of the first episode was interesting enough to get me hooked, but didn’t like how they went straight into a comedy aspect with Phi and Tawan encountering each other again. For some reason, this seemed weird to me. This will probably be an unpopular opinion, but I wanted to see a little more anguish from Tawan. The first half of the series was a little ruff because it had some odd placement of comedy between the two main characters. I felt that many of the scenes with Phi and Tawan would have been more effective with a serious tone instead of the comedy aspect they used. There were a few times I didn’t like Tawan. I don’t know if this was a problem with the script and/or poor directing. However, the character got better over time.
The In-Between:
I appreciate that they did not use the predictable relationship conflict scenarios we often see in the second to last episode of a series. The ending was heartwarming, cute, and uplifting, but had some weak aspects to it.
Random Notes:
Tawan’s house is the same one used in the series “To The Moon and Back” (Mata’s house), “I’m Tee, Me Too” (Watee’s house) and “Lovely Writer” (Gene’s garden house). Phi’s condo is the same one used in the series “Your Sky” (Muenfah’s Condo).
The silent nodes to Krist and Singto’s previous series (SOTUS) in episode 3 and obvious node in the last episode were cute.
Was the radio caller (Koa) on Paul’s show in episode 6 a silent nod to the series "Dark Blue Kiss"???? Maybe I’m reading to much into it.
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This had a feeble redemption arc with the characters Te and Suwit.
Although it was not too bad, the 2-year time jump was completely unnecessary and came across as lazy writing. This may have been a silent node to how their “Our Skyy” episode ended.
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KristSingto is Back!
I am so glad that GMM not only brought back one of their old pairings, but actually let adult actors play adult characters (and not just students). I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this show, especially because I had only seen clips of SOTUS at the time (and 2016 was a different time for BLs for sure), but I was very pleasantly surprised. While it may not be the most intense or life changing shows, I was thoroughly entertained.News reporter Padtaphi (Krist) has gained himself tons of fans through his show, but public opinion is quick to turn on him when the cameras keep rolling a bit too long - throwing a coffee in the face of another reporter is never a good look. Once he's fired from his show, he's desperate to find another producer to work with him on something else, but it seems no one wants to work with him. That is until producer Tamtawan (Singto) shows back up at the studio after years of being abroad and agrees to take the job. Naturally, this producer just happens to be Padtaphi's ex-boyfriend. The two of them must work together if Padtaphi wants a career in broadcasting again, but it seems that Tamtawan may have other reasons for taking the job too.
I really enjoyed the premise of this show. With it being only 10 episodes, I do think it was a little rushed and would have liked to have a little more time where the two leads aren't getting along. I also love a secret office romance, and wish we had a little more time before everyone found out about them. Still, I found the show to be super fun and entertaining, and was very surprised with how much I loved watching Krist and Singto act together. Hopefully they continue to do more shows together, because this one was definitely a fun one.
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No longer found the motivation to finish it.
I haven't seen SOTUS, so it was my first encounter with Krist and Singto. And, I realize that if you're not already a fan of them and you're not watching this just out of the desire to see your favorites on screen again, then, well, you might get bored. I got bored. So much so that I couldn't bring myself to finish it.I liked the first few episodes, as long as I was curious. But once I found out why Tam left, well, I was disappointed. I know it's inspired by their real story, but for me, who barely knew them, it's not a big deal. I'm just judging what I was served in the series. And that reason is really "meah".
But, I really liked Tam's character, and the chemistry between Krist and Singto is there: warm, comfortable, sweet. And that's exactly why I hope to see them in another series, with a stronger plot.
Another thing I didn't enjoy about this series was the relationship between Kaoki and Nudee. I don't know if they ended up together (romantically), but for me their relationship was uncomfortable. I loved them separately, but I kind of skipped their moments together.
And of course, Aou. My baby. Protagonist or antagonist, I'm always happy to see him.
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Is the magic of Sotus over? :(
The revival of Krist and Singto given Singto’s return to GMMTV is much-anticipated, and for good reason, since it’s been a long time since the Sotus era.The Ex Morning may be an ex-boyfriends-rekindle-their-love type of story but it’s way less toxic than it actually seems. Even though we already know how their story will end, the romantic trajectory was still largely enjoyable.
Some scenes in the show are exaggerated so the style felt a bit over the top and soap drama-ish at times. The writing also left me a little confused and disappointed. The enemies-to-bfs trope generally works across various plots, but in this case, the reason for their initial breakup was rather weak and had logical gaps that didn’t make sense.
The story is mostly carried by the rekindling romance of Phi and Tam in a different stage of their life as they try to develop their careers and professional strengths.
And while this is a welcome change from high school storylines, I would like to see Kris in a wider range of roles and types of stories. Kris’ characters end up being rather similar to each other (in terms of goofiness/silliness) so the dynamic gets predictable.
Verdict: In summary, Krist and Singto still got it. But maybe I was expecting too much from this revival.
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The OGs are back!
Wow, seeing KristSingto on my screen after SOTUS way back when was a remarkable experience. They still got it—I loved this kind of mature story as well. We see so few of these in BL land. Phi and Tam are proper working adults and act like it. They communicate with each other openly and there's no immature giggles. I loved all the SOTUS crumbs left everywhere as well. KristSingto share an easy chemistry, and while this drama did not have any wild NC scenes, for SOTUS lovers who felt like they got no "skinship," this one is a welcome do over. I'd like GMM to make more such shows rather than the usual barrage of school/college based stories.
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