Shine (Acoustic Ver.) (2025)

If you liked "Not Me" i suggest you to watch "Shine".
In what way ''Not Me'' and 'Shine' are similar:
- The issue of corruption is addressed
- The struggles between the people and those in power
... and the amazing cast & crew behind it for both series !

How ''Shine'' is different:
- The policy is addressed in a historical context
- Inspired by real events (students' struggle for their rights and country, University of Thammasat ( 6th October 1976)...)
- The struggles of same-sex relationships

Both series deserves a 10 out of 10 honestly !

The world between rich and poor, an era in time where being a part of the LGBTQ+ was frowned upon. Forced marriage to the opposite sex. Power and politics and illegitimate child.

Why it’s worth watching the Acoustic version of the BL series Shine ???

1. A more intimate and condensed narrative
The Acoustic version airs on Channel 7HD with 45-minute episodes, compared to the 60 minutes of the Orchestric version on WeTV. This shorter cut creates a different rhythm: more focused, more essential, highlighting details and moments that might otherwise be overshadowed by the broader editing.

2. Visual and acting details that stand out more clearly
In the Acoustic format, thanks to the reduced duration and tighter structure, you feel closer to the characters. Those glances, those micro-expressions between Mile (??????????? Trin) and Apo (?????? Thanwa) emerge with greater intensity — you catch emotional details that feel more authentic.

3. A complementary, not redundant, experience
The series is designed as two complementary experiences: Orchestric for a broad, cinematic view, and Acoustic for the heart of the story. It’s like looking at the same kaleidoscope from two different angles — one wide and expansive, the other close and personal. The result? You see more than what first meets the eye.

4. A chance to perceive the story differently
Shine unfolds in a turbulent historical period, full of hope, ideals, and both social and inner conflicts. The Acoustic version emphasizes the intimacy between the protagonists within that context: their relationship and their tensions feel vivid and tangible.

In short:
The reason why it’s worth watching the Acoustic version is that it gives you a closer, more sensitive look. If the Orchestric version immerses you in the big historical frame and the social contrasts, the Acoustic version lets you feel inside the characters’ hearts, almost as if they were speaking directly to you.

It’s not an “extra,” it’s something that truly completes the experience.