What I dislike most about these shows (beyond the fact that the script is banal and dumb) is that in historical…
I mean, if you find the story or narration boring, that’s totally fine....it just means it’s not your cup of tea. Not everyone is going to like every show, and that’s normal.
But about the skin tone point, I feel like that’s a bit unfair. This isn’t something only Thai shows do.....it’s honestly a global thing. You see it in K-dramas, Indian movies, even K-pop over the years. There’s been a long-standing trend where main characters are shown with lighter skin while background characters look more natural. So singling out Thai media for that feels a bit off. Also, we can’t really say for sure what people looked like in that exact historical period unless we’ve properly studied it. Southeast Asia has always had a mix of skin tones depending on region, class, and lifestyle, so it’s not impossible for someone to be lighter skinned.
And saying JJ “doesn’t look good at all” is just a personal opinion, not a fact. A lot of people actually find him really handsome and charming. Beauty is subjective....just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean others don’t. That part honestly comes off more like unnecessary hate. I also don’t think he was cast just because he’s fair. Casting usually depends on talent, screen presence, and how well someone fits the role. The director, Net and team clearly felt he was the right choice and a lot of viewers agree he’s doing a great job.
That said, I do agree that colorism is a real issue, but it’s not something limited to Thai media it’s everywhere. So this one example doesn’t really prove that point on its own.
At the end of the day, everyone has different tastes, and that’s okay. But some of these points feel more like personal preference than actual problems. Anyway, if you keep watching, maybe the story or characters might grow on you a bit 🙂
But about the skin tone point, I feel like that’s a bit unfair. This isn’t something only Thai shows do.....it’s honestly a global thing. You see it in K-dramas, Indian movies, even K-pop over the years. There’s been a long-standing trend where main characters are shown with lighter skin while background characters look more natural. So singling out Thai media for that feels a bit off. Also, we can’t really say for sure what people looked like in that exact historical period unless we’ve properly studied it. Southeast Asia has always had a mix of skin tones depending on region, class, and lifestyle, so it’s not impossible for someone to be lighter skinned.
And saying JJ “doesn’t look good at all” is just a personal opinion, not a fact. A lot of people actually find him really handsome and charming. Beauty is subjective....just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean others don’t. That part honestly comes off more like unnecessary hate. I also don’t think he was cast just because he’s fair. Casting usually depends on talent, screen presence, and how well someone fits the role. The director, Net and team clearly felt he was the right choice and a lot of viewers agree he’s doing a great job.
That said, I do agree that colorism is a real issue, but it’s not something limited to Thai media it’s everywhere. So this one example doesn’t really prove that point on its own.
At the end of the day, everyone has different tastes, and that’s okay. But some of these points feel more like personal preference than actual problems. Anyway, if you keep watching, maybe the story or characters might grow on you a bit 🙂