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A series I don't like

let's start with a general comment and then I'll be more detailed.
There are things I like. Firstly both the tops ride bikes. A big fan of motocycles like me will appreciate the environment that surrounds the story as well as the age gap between tops and bottoms. Also, I have to admit both the tops are just so fine, especially Payu. He is so cool not just handsome, he's an architect and a mechanic, I am so into him for these aspects. Secondly, I always like it when two couples of friends end up mixing, and the fact that their names recall the title is kinda cute.
What a bummer! Unfortunately, the two stories are separated. I can not understand why it was decided to structure the series this way. This error is crucial for me, the series would have been another thing with a mix. Not only this choice damages the cohesion of the whole show, but it also points out the gap of material between the first (payu and rain) and the second couple (pai and sky). Also, the editing is at times confusing, with weird cuts and scenes disjointed, unconnected with the rest of the show's previous or next scene. Sometimes when they kiss there's a gap, for a changing of scenario I feel a little lost like there's again a gap of time or there's no connection and the scene seems brutally cut. I can also hear the microphones sometimes. I find this not professional and it bothers me.
Let's talk about the first couple.
There is no plot. I can not see a story. Why are the characters even interacting with each other ? The reason is futile, nonsense like their first kiss. It is shown by the lack of material, it's clear that there is nothing to say. Some scenes are repeated, whole scenes. I don't like that. Also, Payu is not a green flag. Although I've said he's hot, he doesn't treat Rain correctly in my opinion and I am talking about harassment, two times (little reminder: MAME is the author of the novel). And Rain is an empty character, there is nothing to say about him. I particularly liked a scene though (ep 6 3/4), a kiss after a race, before and after that. Really good, fantastic I have to admit.
Let's talk about the second couple.
Again, they should be considered the main couple in my opinion, there is a plot, there are things to film and you can see it from the length of the episodes and lack of repetitions. I particularly enjoyed their first sex scene, I find it cool. There is a profound key theme here: Sky's trauma. Pai is a gentleman, although sometimes seems a stalker, there is just a tiny line in between. I have to admit I don't like how Sky is so attached to Pai at the end, I feel like Pai instigates this behaviour too. It is an emotional addition that wasn’t dealt with properly, sending another harmful message: that love can heal you from trauma. It can’t, therapy can.

Thank you for reading <3

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Well done kdrama

This kdrama is well done. It is not focused on "big themes" but analyzes interpersonal relationships [like romance, friendship, family] and emotions [like jealousy, grudge]. Although it's a simple "office drama" it's well structured, the plot it's interesting.
Sure thing there are some clichés, I'm referring to Kang Tae-moo's grandfather or Jin Young-seo's father.
Furthermore the first meeting of the side couple [love at first sight], their quarrel over Young-seo's colleague and the initial 'situation-ship' of the main couple. However both couples are 'correctly' developed. I appreciated Kang Tae Moo's confession as soon as he realises his feelings, I think Shin Ha-Ri is really cool and strong, and for me both couples can be considered green.
The acting is marvelous, referring to all the members of the team, so natural and plausible. I have to say my favourite character is the main female lead, she's amusing, sunny, charismatic <3
The music was balanced between serious themes and funnier ones, so it perfectly represents the soul of the show.

Rewatch
I have to admit that I already watched the series few times after the first. It's so enjoyable.

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Perfect Series

I'll start by saying that this was my first Thai drama ever: I was on YouTube when I randomly saw one of its trailers. Therefore it has a significance that overcomes the work itself and influences a part of my life. Indeed UWMA introduced me to the Thai drama world and encouraged me to deepen that world, making me passionate from the first episode.

Since the beginning of 2020, this drama has been my touchstone: I usually compare every new series to this one. I always think I was lucky to start with UWMA. Although there are some "questionable" scenes, overall the work seems to be well-balanced:
- there are cliches but they aren't that unpleasant
- great equilibrium between main and side couples
- the story is captivating, the suspense and mystery amiable and long enough. And I love the red thread trope <3
- supportive and enjoyable music (I downloaded at least two songs)
- the acting is [I wasn't gonna say perfect but] if not we are almost there. I was there with them, near them. For real. I lost count of how many times I cried in front of the screen.
- nice production

UWMA brings along considerable emotional baggage, it's a cross of destinies. There's poetry in it. It is both soft, like clouds or cotton candy, and rough as the impetuosity of life.

thank you for reading :)

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Something I have already seen, extraordinarily done

Story
-Bit-na and Kyu Hyun: best friends to lovers. The characters were funny, pleasant and sensitive. Great side couple, healty relationship (needed if you think about the main couple).
-Lesbo couple <33: best friends to lovers again. I have rarely seen a lesbian couple so I was happy, glad. They were so cute and sweet and emotional and Lee Ho Jung is so cool, I find her amazing!
-The main couple: toxic. All of you will agree with me saying that at least at the beginning the relationship was toxic. Jea-eon didn't want a serious relationship with Nabi until episode 7/8 I think. On the contrary, there was the other guy. He was cute, nice. In my opinion, Na-bi should have acted differently: you can't treat a guy in a special way when you are clearly in love with someone else!

Acting
All of the actors did a marvelous job: I could feel their emotions and passion. let's have some examples:
- The kiss between Bit-na and Kyu Hyun was so good! I wa clear that they wanted that kiss although she was drunk. 
- Sol and Seo's confession was also full of emotions. Both of them didn't want to lose the other.
- In all their scenes there was a strong connection between Na-bi and Jea-eon. When Na-bi was with Do Hyuk I wasn't the same.

Music
The music was good, I enjoyed all the songs and downloaded two: Like a butterfly and Fall in love. The same goes for the production part. Good editing and positions of the cameras. The director ad the production team did a great job.

Rewatch
I watched the entire show again a second and a third time. Separately some favourite scenes.

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One of my favourite kinds of stories

Preview: I assessed this series like this because there were some aspects that I like in general although some technical things weren't well managed.

1-STORY: One of my favourite kinds of relationships is the one between a policeman and a criminal so when I read the plot of the series I decided to watch it. Also, the framework was interesting, so I wanted to know who killed Tang and Chen's girlfriend. The problems in the storyline are that firstly it is not really possible to have this kind of relationship (but this is a series and I can accept it), secondly the plot was a little bit confusing (I always appreciate storylines that are cryptic because I like to guess who the guilty one is but this one was too much enigmatic because we didn't have enough information to try to predict what happened 4 years before) and lastly a real policeman cannot act like Shao-fei did (doing what he wants so just continue following Tang-yi wherever he goes) but the rest of the police and mafia's world was well represented also thanks to the acting, in particular during the fight scenes.

2-ACTING: let's start with bad things: I disliked one of the side couples, the one composed by Jack and Zhao. I felt that their relationship wasn't realistic enough as much as the way they got together.
The story of the other side couple was canonic but I appreciated it because love stories between presidents and secretaries are one of my favourite stereotypes. The acting was also better than the first side couple.
My favourite couple was the main one because, as I said before, their kind of relationship is one of my favourite ones and due to their acting. While watching them I could imagine a real and healthy relationship. That was also because they kissed a lot of times: in my opinion, this helped to make it clear that their relationship was daily because kisses are a sign of privacy. I also adored their confessions: it was so simple! Shao-fei had no worries about confessing and neither had Tang-Yi after understanding that he was in love with the policeman (I love that this clear fact is obviously in contrast with the chaotic framework but let's forget for a minute that someone was trying to kill both of them). Another thing that made me fall for them is the completely different personalities of the two lovers (talking also about the individual part of the acting I noticed that Chris and Jack did a great job) that are complementary.

3-MUSIC: The ost was good enough. The music during the episodes was also a good support for the scenes.

4-RV: Tbh I have only rewatched a few of the scenes that were my favourite ones (I haven't counted the rewatch value in my final rating).

P.S. Am I the only one who is in love with the poster of the series? it summarized the contrast between the two principal characters (it can be noticed by the way they are dressed) and shows that the kind of situation in which they will meet is particular (one of the two is going to shoot the other). The pink background is just perfect!

Thank you for reading my review, hope you have found it useful and don't forget to use the #freetangyi ;)

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NOW I'M MAD

a) Story
I have been waiting for this series since the end of the second season of Tharntype. I have appreciated the first nine episodes and also the 10th cause I know what happened even if I didn't see it all. I have wanted for a long time to rate this series with a different grade like 8.5 or even 9 cause I was enjoying it a lot. The type of story that goes from friendship to love is also one of my favourite ones. I just lost interest in this work when I understood what was going to happen in the last two episodes. I know there are good scenes even there but I didn't wanna watch them because I knew that every time is the same thing, every time are gonna happened those nasty events that you don't wanna see. The question is why? Why are these occurrences always on screen? In my opinion, the series will be watched even without them.
I gave 7 to the story because the first nine episodes were charming: all the things were going well, the characters were talking to each other (and this is rare) and solving problems together like a real couple would have done. I also found some characters interesting like Fiat's mother's one because I have always seen problems associated with rivals (like King) and homophobic parents but she was different. Secondly, although his actions at the end, my favourite persona so far was Leo. He was there when needed, he was always fighting for Fiat and supporting him, he was not against having fun too and, properly jealous. Don't you think that he is similar to Dean from Until We Meet Again?

b) Acting
The acting was well done. First was the number one for me: his crying scenes were awesome like the ones with his parents. Ja was pretty good too but sometimes his expressions were strange, I just could easily understand he was acting. James, Smart and the others also did a great job.
Love scenes were cute, so cute, with both the main and the side couple I felt the affinity between the two actors. I have to say that I don't like when they say something like: «I have to leave or you will be in danger», «I won't be able to stop myself». These are cringe sentences that for me can be omitted. I noticed the quick changing of the atmosphere, from sweet to seducing during LeoFiat scenes, something that I appreciated. Further, I enjoyed the fact that Fiat got some experience in sex, thanks to this those scenes were more attractive. Regarding Leon and Pob I loved the way they kissed, for the fact that Smart took James' neck and not his cheek.

c) Music
The songs were enjoyable, differently from the effects during the episodes. I can understand that this series was a little dramatic sometimes and that those effects could help defuse the atmosphere but they were too many.

d) Rewatch value
I have rewatched the first seven episodes at least three times each; regarding the others, I have just viewed my favourite scenes. I must say that this series was gorgeous and I am sorry about my rating but I am so disappointed in the last episodes.

P.S. I don't consider the rewatch value in my final rating.

thank you for reading my review :)

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I prefer the japanese version

I prefer the japanese version (2020). The thai one (2023) is not managed as well as the previous one (japanese one). As for the structure, the japanese version is divided in one series, two specials (one per couple) and a movie; the thai version is a longer series.

There are technical aspects like the music and the effects that were better chosen and managed in the japanese series. That version is funnier, more like a series among adults, like it should be due to the setting. The dialogues are better, deeper, there’s a more profound analysis of the character’s feelings. The filmography and the screenplay are very well detailed and everything is well balanced. Watching the thai version, I felt like they decided to throw things in with no precise order, just like the infinite number of commercials. Whoever worked on the script did not understand the original characters and the series’ charm one bit, because the main source is not the manga. They could have added some pretious moments but decided to go for the classic thai bl trope. For example, Karan’s family problems that were never mentioned before, suddenly appear in the last episode. Or the company rule about relationships that just makes no sense, plus Karan’s test that is just a classic childish move. Also, Karan’s obsession toward Achi is more aggressive than Kurosawa’s for Adachi; consider that the level was already high. Conseguently Achi's decision to accept his behaviour just feeds a toxic dinamic. Finally, there’s a continue comparison between Karan’s and Achi’s positions and role at work, more untiring and recurring, but no real mention of Achi's poor social skills.

I appreciate few things. Firstly, I find the cast choices just perfect for every role from Karan to the company’s boss. The acting is not bad either in particular if we look at the main couple (TayNew). They have been acting as a couple since Kiss Me Again (2018), their chemistry and comfort towards each other on the screen is visible. As for the side couple (JuniorMark), I could see that this is their first series together as a couple, they are cute but not really natural and linked. Same thing for the third couple, only added in the thai version; the classic side couple: nice interactions, pleasant mutual support, no physical contact. Speaking of which, I enjoy the main couple’s intimate upgrade: few kisses, a partial sex scene and most importantly Tay Tawan shirtless.

I don't recommend this series
Thank you for reading, kisses <3

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DISAPPOINTMENT

First of all, I suggest you go check out some of the “all 10s” reviews. I can guarantee you’re going to cry with laughter. Let’s start.
- Side couples
Basically, not enough screentime. My favourite couple is Ramil-Paytai (RP), I love their sex scene on episode eight (if you like dominant-sub dynamics go check just this episode out) and their story. Unfortunately, they do it just one time and their narrative isn’t well developed: what happens is right but it’s just an outward and rough portrait (especially their last scene). The same goes for Calvin-Jay’s (CJ) pair: I don’t get how, HOW can they even like each other if they met just three, four times?!
- Plot
All the screentime is taken by this empty and messed up plot, which you can sum up in few episodes. I can’t understand what is the point, where is the story going? Too many uncomplete things, unnecessary scenes, new events that don’t go anywhere. Why add when you can use that same time to deepen into the side couples’ narratives? Huge waste.
- Main couple Charan-Kanin (CK)
Way more screentime than needed. This couple was good cause I like the actors but nothing else, bad dialogues, everything feels just surface, not deep. It’s just K trying to persuade C into dating him and C saying he can’t due to his duty but failing up resisting (something watchers know even before starting the series). Also, why does Zee have a filter on his face h24? We know his age, we see him through other canals so there’s no need for that (another thing that feels fake). The only thing that feels right is the end, great decision.
- Ads slapped into our face
That damn face water or something, just a big no for me.
- Ava
I like her, she’s beautiful and amazing. I was happy to finally see a Girl you know? A woman who stands up for herself. That was until they decided to throw everything she did in the trash for a reason I can’t imagine. The plot is already messed up so why decide to ruin things even more with an incoherent character?
- Script and direction → acting
Everything I’ve said until now is decided by the director and the screenwriter. Also, I don’t entirely like the dialogues some are lame or fruitlessly cheesy. The actors do their job, follow the script and the instructions but the results aren’t good. The screentime isn’t well managed. This could have been a good series, rated seven/eight by me but ends up being huge mess.
I can not recommend this series, I’m sorry, but please go watch ep 8, just that, and I swear you won’t regret it!
Thank you for reading
Bye Bye <3

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great plan, modest result

1: Story.
The first thing I wanna say is that I liked the idea of the plot: a series where you want to show the routine of a couple so a life between love, work and friends. That's what we can see in the first seven episodes, right? Too much, that's boring! The thing is that it isn't due to the plot but to the number of episodes in which nothing happened (except for Gulf's problem at work). While watching the show I felt for example that Fiat wasn't doing anything except for flirting and this until episode ten (of twelve)! Why didn't it happen at least an episode before? Also how about the side couples? I'd have preferred more scenes with the three beautiful side couples that we got. In conclusion, there was a bad time management.
Secondly, I wanna talk about the two main characters of Tharn and Type because, honestly, I was expecting a better development of them. In my opinion, Type is the one who has changed a little bit and we can see it because of the moment where he punched his boss to defend his boyfriend. This means that he is much more confident and less uncomfortable saying that he is gay. I'm sorry but I have to say that Tharn is still too much jealous and his reaction after Fiat's kiss is exaggerated, he is still too immature. Talking about the couple I can see more passion in their actions and eyes while having s*x and I appreciate it but how about other situations? I want to mention two different events: Type's problem at work and Type's revenge against Fiat. In the first one, although Tharn tried to discuss the problem with his partner (and this is the development of Mew's character) because he was seeing him in a bad mood, Type refuses to talk to him at first. In the second one, Type acts precisely as he acted seven years before with Lohng. In both of these situations Type refuses to talk to Tharn. Why can't they still talk to each other after seven years of relationship?
Lastly, I wanna ask: why the behaviour of Type's father is still the same as seven years before?

2: Acting.
I'll start talking about Mew and Gulf because they are good as always. I've also said it before mentioning hot scenes although they're good in all the scenes. In particular, I want to talk about the scene where Tharn was crying after the 'we have to take a break' and Type's crying scene at the beach after calling Tharn: both of them are done so well! Honestly, I am a little bit disappointed in the acting of the side couples' actors because the scenes seem to be unnatural. It hurts so bad because I liked those side couples!

3: Music.
I haven't much to say about the music. The ost is good but I preferred the first season's ones.

4: Rewatch value.
Because the first seven episodes are almost the same, I think that I won't rewatch all of them but I'll only choose to watch my favourite scenes another time (P.S. I don't consider the rewatch value in my final rating).

P.S. An important thing I wanna add is the fact that in my opinion, WE EXPECTED TOO MUCH from this second season that's why a lot of us are disappointed.

thank you for reading my review :)

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