Comforting, Sweet, and Lacking Major Conflict
I love MilkLove, and am happy that GMM has decided to give them more shows. I especially appreciated that their characters were actually adults this time (because as much as I loved 23.5, they have no reason to be playing high schoolers). While I enjoyed the overall premise and LOVED the relationship between the main characters, it felt like something was just missing. We had a little family conflict, a little relationship conflict, but it all felt so predictable that nothing felt too major.When Wan (Milk) leaves her corporate job and takes over her recently-deceased father's grocery store in a small town, she doesn't seem to fit in well with the locals. However, with the help of town-favorite Ph.D. student and handywoman Maewnam (Love), Wan slowly adjusts to this new life. The more Maewnam helps Wan, the closer to two become, and feelings quickly develop between them, though Wan is hesitant to enter into anything too fast.
The best part about this show was definitely the relationship between Wan and Maewnam. Milk and Love KNOW how to do a cute, sweet, loveydovey relationship and they nail it every time. However, I felt like if we either had one large conflict, or fleshed out some of the smaller ones a bit more, this would have been overall more engaging. It seemed like most issues were resolved within two episodes, and while that might be partially due to the 10 episode length (seriously GMM what's going on with that...what happened to 12?!), I still felt like at least one of these issues should have been made a bigger deal. Regardless, this is a lovely, comforting show with a sweet romance and lovable characters.
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cute, chill, and wholesome
Given how disappointing I found 23.5, I was feeling cautious about this show, but then once I started it, I adored it. Maewnam and Wan are super cute and they have minimal drama/angst - Maewnam is the daughter of the family that owns the competing grocery store which Wan is fine with after 24 hours to digest that information; and then near the end they have a conflict about Wan feeling like a burden since the store is struggling so much, and they make up in the next episode. Beyond that, it's basically just cute fluff and the two of them being supportive of each other. Tonnam and Chompoo's storyline is where most of the angst and conflict resides. They've been dating for 3 years and Chompoo is scared to come out because she expects that her mom won't be accepting (spoiler alert: Chompoo is right, at least initially). Tonnam is nearing her breaking point of the two of them keeping their relationship hidden, especially after Maewnam learns of their relationship. We see Chompoo's journey from being a people pleaser to the detriment of their relationship to her standing up for Tonnam to her mother. I wish we were allowed to see more of them as a couple, but I can't be mad at a depiction of someone struggling to come out and their fears being proven right as that unfortunately is the reality for a lot of us. The rest of the drama comes from Maewnam's unsupportive and controlling mother who is displeased by Maewnam and Wan's relationship and Wan's ex, Manhmook, reentering her life.As much as I enjoyed this, I have to admit that there are some perplexing decisions in last few episodes - Maewnam's mom, after trying to break up Maewnam and Wan, has a heart to heart with Maewnam where she says she's proud of her and basically accepts their relationship. Chompoo's mom pretends Tonnam is invisible after learning of Tonnam and Chompoo dating and then when Chompoo confronts her she has this whole breakdown of "I feel like I don't know you and that hurt me," as if she's the center of her daughter coming out 🙄. And then she's still being homophobic but according to the show she is trying, so we're supposed to find it heartwarming 🙄. We also learn about Manhmook and Wan's breakup and Manhmook treated Wan terribly while they were together and then has the gall to blame Wan's friend Noey for this and somehow Manhmook and Wan are back to being friends???? Girl, why would you want to make up with the girl who stole your thesis and blamed you for that?????
But overall it's a very good time and an easy watch and MilkLove being domestic is just so cute and heartwarming <3
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An Enjoyable Confusing Show
Milklove released their second series, featuring June and Mewnich as the second main couple, aiming to give the story more depth. The series had a promising start and an interesting plot, but, as usual, the writers seem to enjoy throwing ideas at us without ever developing them or giving them any real impact on the storyline. As a result, the whole thing ends up feeling confusing and sometimes frustrating.There were quite a few issues with the show :
The lack of conflicts between characters, as everything gets resolved too calmly.
The way the relationship between Champoo and Toonam was handled very poorly, even though Champoo’s emotional scene was touching.
That said, there were also positive aspects. The series nicely highlighted :
The importance of a supportive community and how it can help you overcome hardships.
The way grief was portrayed, handled with sensitivity.
And especially the relationship between Wan and Maewman, which was absolutely adorable and heartwarming to watch.
Lastly, I want to emphasize Milk’s acting performance, which genuinely surprised me in this series. I’m looking forward to seeing how she grows and what she will bring to her future projects.
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A Tender Dive into Young Love and Healing
If you're tired of romance series that rely heavily on "hot" scenes for attention, Whale Store XOXO is the refreshing breath of air you've been waiting for. Whale Store XOXO is a heartfelt and visually poetic series . Wan (Milk Pansa), a quiet, tough girl . After inheriting her late father's old convenience store, she crosses paths with Maewnam, a lively and seemingly carefree soul who, behind her bright smile, carries hidden pain of her own.What makes this series stand out isn’t just its refreshing take on sapphic romance, but the soft, slow-burn storytelling that allows emotions to unfold naturally. The chemistry between Milk and Love is undeniable. I have been following them since 23.5 and was impressed by their performances. Every glance, every hesitant smile and conversation carries weight it making the romance feel real and earned ( many super cute moments ). Instead of relying on physical interactions, their connection builds through heartfelt conversations, subtle gestures, and long, lingering glances
With subtle performances, heartfelt storytelling, and stunning seaside visuals, Whale Store XOXO stands out as a refreshing and sincere take on love 0ne that doesn’t shout, but whispers its way into your heart." SUDTEERAK KA "
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i want mahnmook to scissor me
facecards in the series never decline.ok now make jingjingpiploy canon please
300 characters
side couple very cute, tackled very difficult lgbt problems, and they give me violent flashbacks of my closeted ex.
10/10 crashout
how is this not 300 characters.
main couple very cute, get them off my screen
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Un bon drama qui manque de piquant
Whale store xoxo est un bon GL qui, je pense, souffre de son casting. Une énorme hype pour le retour du couple si iconique que sont MilkLove pour une intrigue qui au final ne casse pas trois pattes à un canard. C'est gentil, mignon, mais c'est tout. Pas d'effet "Wahou" ou encore de tension électrique, d'où ma déception et la note. J'en attendais bien plus pour le coup...Après le casting est vraiment top et on est servi en terme d'acting, mais pour le reste, on reste sur notre faim. On aurait aimé plus d'enjeux, plus de péripéties ou encore plus de tension entre Milk et Love. J'ai eu l'impression de regarder une teenage serie.
Bref, un drama feel good, mais relativement plat.
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Não é péssimo, mas também não é bom
Comecei a assistir uns quatro dias atrás e só terminei hoje. Pode parecer rápido, mas para 10 episódios curtos poderia ter sido mais rapida. A questão é que não me prendeu a ponto de eu querer ver um atrás do outro, fui meio que empurrando com a barriga. No entanto, enquanto eu assistia, não era ruim, só que, quando acabava, eu sempre preferia fazer outras coisas mais legais e me distraía.Achei que faltou uma fase de relacionamento antes do namoro, depois da tentativa de descobrir se realmente gostavam uma da outra. Parece que houve uma quebra, eu não consegui sentir um desenvolvimento natural, faltou aquele “algo a mais” para dar o bum quando finalmente se beijassem (Wan e Maewnam). Uma crítica (não tão crítica assim) é sobre a personagem da Milk. No primeiro episódio, criaram uma expectativa enorme com ela,o jeito como foi apresentada, os figurinos, a personalidade, o carro, o apartamento, a rotina… eu fiquei “ahhh, finalmente!”. Mas depois virou uma Ongsa 2.0. Tudo bem, eu até acho fofas as roupas dela (às vezes) e os figurinistas arrasaram em vários momentos, mas eu queria tanto ver a Milk com outra estética em alguma oportunidade, sem ser apenas coloridinha e fofinha. (E sem aquela saia de bolas com a camisa social azul por cima, misericórdia…😐). E o diretor dessa serie tem uma pegada mais comunidade de bairro, mostrar cultura local e envolver comidinhas e tals, depois que fui ver que era ele. A cinematografia está linda, todos os cenarios são bonitos, mesmo ter reclamado das roupas da Milk, achei em geral bem construido para os personagens, tiveram algumas cenas muito lindas na rua e bastante criticas sociais legais. Talvez a culpa tenha sido minha, por ter criado expectativas demais. Ou talvez não fosse o momento certo para eu assistir. Achei que seria um grande plot twist o motivo da Maewnam fugir da mãe e trabalhar em vez de viver como rica. Também achei que a história do mercadinho iria crescer, que teríamos mais acontecimentos e seria sempre melhorando, mas no final parecia que tava no começo. Tudo pareceu meio jogado. Do nada a menina estava falando com a mãe da outra, sem desenvolvimento nenhum. O que aquela mulher tinha a ver com o mercadinho? KKKKK E depois, do nada, já era a questão da mensalidade do doutorado. Eu não comprei a ideia também que a Wan queria tanto aquele mercadinho. A série entregou que ela queria vingar ou orgulhar o pai por causa do mercado rato, mas sei lá, acho que estou sendo chata.
Sobre o casal secundário, eu continuei empolgada. Achei fofas, legais de acompanhar, e gostei de ver a maturidade no relacionamento (o casal principal tbm tinha bastante maturidade, elas conversavam e resolviam, exceto pelo drama do doutorado que fiquei confusa). Já a mãe… eu odiei a atitude dela, plmds, estava me irritando muito. Eu chorei junto com a Tonnam quando ela levantou a voz, porque senti o peso da pressão que ela carregava em tentar ser a melhor imagem para a sogra. E é tão real essa situação, dos pais que aceitam os filhos dos outros como LGBT, mas não os próprios. Aí depois a mãe ainda vem dizer que ficou magoada porque a filha não contou nada, que não sei o que... Querida, você não devia sentir nada, não. Fez greve de silencio com a propria filha, agiu feito criança, e até no ultimo segundo do ultimo episodio veio com aquelas roupas... eu teria enfiado no cu dela. Não tive empatia por aquela mulher.
A atuação da Milk está muito boa nesse GL, ela melhorou bastante. Muito boa mesmo. Em todos os episodios que ela chorou foi bem feito, deu pra sentir a emoção.
Por fim, falar sobre não ter tido publicidade de marcas externas durante GL, mas teve demais dos produtos delas. Toda hora! E não era natural. Do nada mostrava a pulseira de baleia, ou a foca… ficou forçado.
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