To be completely honest, the series itself has a pretty weak plot and a story that doesn’t really manage to keep you invested. And when you add acting that is still quite average to the mix, it becomes difficult to expect the production to carry itself.
Because even a bad story can sometimes be saved by great performances. But when neither the script nor the acting can compensate for each other, the result ends up being exactly this.
But it’s okay. This is their first series. They still have plenty of room to grow, and I genuinely hope they take advantage of that. I saw the news that their event had to be turned into a free event because of the lack of attendance, and unfortunately, these things happen. Several other couples have also had first projects that weren’t particularly successful and later managed to establish themselves as ships.
Maybe the best path for them now would be to invest in more workshops, acting training and, most importantly, chemistry. Perhaps next year they could try again as a secondary couple. Working alongside more experienced actors could also be a great opportunity for them to grow professionally.
After all, the entire cast is very young. The main couple, the secondary couple, and much of the rest of the cast are still building their names and their own fanbases. And that has a huge impact on how much initial interest a series can generate.
A good example is Match Point. Even though the couple was also young, the production already had some names with a much larger established audience. Ping, for example, already had a solid fanbase and previous acting experience. On top of that, having Sing and Chimon in the cast brought in two names with very strong and well-established fandoms. There was also all the anticipation surrounding the possibility of SingChimon becoming a couple, which made many people follow the series for that reason as well. So, when you combine Ping’s fanbase with Sing’s and Chimon’s, there was naturally a much greater potential for audience reach and engagement.
That doesn’t mean Match Point’s success happened solely because of its fandoms, of course. But it’s impossible to ignore that recognizable names and an established fanbase can make a huge difference in giving a production visibility. When you have an almost entirely new cast, like this series does, it’s naturally harder to create that initial impact.
So, to me, it’s not simply a matter of “the series is bad, therefore it didn’t succeed.” It’s a combination of factors: a weak script, acting that is still developing, a very young cast, a lack of established fanbases and, consequently, less initial impact.
I sincerely hope they won’t be defined by this first project. Sometimes, a first attempt is precisely what shows you everything that still needs to be improved. And perhaps, with more experience, training, and better choices in terms of scripts and casting, they can come back much more prepared in the future.
I think these guys need more workshops to improve their on-screen chemistry; a secondary couple could pull off a "bad" relationship dynamic as long as the chemistry was good, but they don't even have that. The secondary couple in Match Point showed more chemistry with just a kiss on the cheek than these two did with a kiss on the lips. They’re already heading into their third series together and things are still rocky, but I believe everyone can improve—and if they work on this more, they could be better than they are today.
Looking exclusively from the perspective of on-screen chemistry, one thing became very clear to me: Sing and Chimon managed to convey more connection in a simple cheek kiss than PerthChimon managed to convey throughout two series.
What stands out the most is how natural Sing and Chimon’s interactions feel. Their looks, expressions, timing, and the way they react to each other give their scenes a very particular dynamic.
Even with very little narrative space, they managed to stand out whenever they appeared together. There was a very noticeable sense of connection between them, and their looks carried a lot of meaning.
That’s why I find it interesting to consider the possibility that GMMTV might be slowly building this pairing. Casting them as a secondary couple could have been a way to introduce their dynamic before investing in something bigger.
It would be interesting to see what they could deliver in 2027 if they were given their own story — or even a more developed storyline within a series featuring multiple couples.
I really wanted to see the story of the secondary couple; they have great chemistry. Episode 9 could focus more on their story. I never imagined I'd be able to say this, but Chimon has a great There's definitely chemistry with Sing; I didn't feel much chemistry between him and his ex-partner, but it seems like he's more mature now. I can see in his expression that something has really changed in him. I first saw Sing 'Em Not Me and I always thought he was a sensational actor. He never got much recognition because he only played straight roles; I never imagined he'd be so good as a yaoi boy, hahaha, really He had that perfect vibe, their gazes are so deep, I sometimes get shy hahaha anyway, great couple, good choice by GMM, let's see how they end up in the series.
Life is so unfair: I love the secondary couple in Match Point and they get hardly any screen time, whereas here I hate the secondary couple and they get more screen time every day, hahaha
Because even a bad story can sometimes be saved by great performances. But when neither the script nor the acting can compensate for each other, the result ends up being exactly this.
But it’s okay. This is their first series. They still have plenty of room to grow, and I genuinely hope they take advantage of that. I saw the news that their event had to be turned into a free event because of the lack of attendance, and unfortunately, these things happen. Several other couples have also had first projects that weren’t particularly successful and later managed to establish themselves as ships.
Maybe the best path for them now would be to invest in more workshops, acting training and, most importantly, chemistry. Perhaps next year they could try again as a secondary couple. Working alongside more experienced actors could also be a great opportunity for them to grow professionally.
After all, the entire cast is very young. The main couple, the secondary couple, and much of the rest of the cast are still building their names and their own fanbases. And that has a huge impact on how much initial interest a series can generate.
A good example is Match Point. Even though the couple was also young, the production already had some names with a much larger established audience. Ping, for example, already had a solid fanbase and previous acting experience. On top of that, having Sing and Chimon in the cast brought in two names with very strong and well-established fandoms. There was also all the anticipation surrounding the possibility of SingChimon becoming a couple, which made many people follow the series for that reason as well. So, when you combine Ping’s fanbase with Sing’s and Chimon’s, there was naturally a much greater potential for audience reach and engagement.
That doesn’t mean Match Point’s success happened solely because of its fandoms, of course. But it’s impossible to ignore that recognizable names and an established fanbase can make a huge difference in giving a production visibility. When you have an almost entirely new cast, like this series does, it’s naturally harder to create that initial impact.
So, to me, it’s not simply a matter of “the series is bad, therefore it didn’t succeed.” It’s a combination of factors: a weak script, acting that is still developing, a very young cast, a lack of established fanbases and, consequently, less initial impact.
I sincerely hope they won’t be defined by this first project. Sometimes, a first attempt is precisely what shows you everything that still needs to be improved. And perhaps, with more experience, training, and better choices in terms of scripts and casting, they can come back much more prepared in the future.
What stands out the most is how natural Sing and Chimon’s interactions feel. Their looks, expressions, timing, and the way they react to each other give their scenes a very particular dynamic.
Even with very little narrative space, they managed to stand out whenever they appeared together. There was a very noticeable sense of connection between them, and their looks carried a lot of meaning.
That’s why I find it interesting to consider the possibility that GMMTV might be slowly building this pairing. Casting them as a secondary couple could have been a way to introduce their dynamic before investing in something bigger.
It would be interesting to see what they could deliver in 2027 if they were given their own story — or even a more developed storyline within a series featuring multiple couples.
I first saw Sing 'Em Not Me and I always thought he was a sensational actor. He never got much recognition because he only played straight roles; I never imagined he'd be so good as a yaoi boy, hahaha, really He had that perfect vibe, their gazes are so deep, I sometimes get shy hahaha anyway, great couple, good choice by GMM, let's see how they end up in the series.