On Khun Yai bringing Jom to his house scene, we get to see a stunned Jom who is taken aback by the familiarity of this house (which Jom will eventually put it all together that everything is fated and him coming to Khun Yai’s house is DESTINY) because it reminds him of his current renovation project back in the present. We get a shot where Nonkul pauses a bit and blinks before stepping into the house and I just love how the series are using very subtle shots to show the inner feelings of the character.
Khun Yai is just so caring with Jom, he’s constantly asking Jom if he’s okay, if he likes his room, his food, assuring Jom that everything will be alright. Khun Yai (un)intentionally blurting out that he likes [it] too when Jom replies that he likes his room had me screaming in my pillow.
I think it’s the perfect episode for the age reveal of Khun Yai (20). Episode 4 is a monumental episode for Khun Yai and Jom’s relationship because we are finally getting to see Khun Yai going all out with his subtle flirting games (and he is killing it). Both Jom (and us the audience) finally knowing Khun Yai’s age is logical because it explains well why Yai seems both mature but also has that cheekiness and playful-ness of a young man in love for the first time in his life. I’m not sure if it’s too early to make this judgement but I think Khun Yai’s motivation and background story is more well crafted in the series as well because we also gets a glimpse of the conflict between Khun Yai and his father and Yai’s struggle to do things HE WANTS or to be an obedient son, whereas this was all pretty nonexistent in the novel.
The poetry reading scene is so cute. We start with Khun Yai offering his favorite dessert to Jom and there’s just this huge smile on Khun Yai’s face (the man is WHIPPED), this is the 2nd time in this episode where Khun Yai says he likes that Jom like (something). Khun Yai then makes Jom read his book for him and we finally get a moment of modern Jom back that is just hilarious. Jom doing this whole rant about infidelity, hating men with multiple wives, cheating men is absolutely adorable and I love that Jom isn’t afraid to speak his mind (which makes Khun Yai all the more intrigued). It really was the perfect set up before the drunken confession where Jom told Khun Yai that if he keeps being flirty with poetry like that, he would have 10 lovers to which Yai replied with “Lovers? For me, ONE is enough.”
Before our big drunken confession scene, we get Jom fixing his suit & tie and Khun Yai comforting Jom that everything will be alright and assures him that he does what want (choosing Jom to be his majordomo) because throughout this episode Jom’s biggest dilemma is not understanding Khun Yai’s determination to choose him and protect him against the opposition of his parents or the other maids. Khun Yai also tells Jom to sleep early but we still get Jom waiting up, worrying for Khun Yai when it’s so late and he isn’t back yet (domesticity at its peak).
This whole scene is just adorable and that shot of Jom right after Khun Yai leaves and Jom touches his face because of the butterflies he be getting (same bro SAME). Jom scrunches his face into a huge smile before facepalming himself and I think Nonkul has absolutely stolen my heart because how can our protagonist be SO DARN CUTE (i get Khun Yai man… i get him i really do)
THE DRUNKEN CONFESSION SCENE. I paused every 2 seconds I kid you not. It was so tension-filled and tender and just soft. Khun Yai using that drowsy voice to recite romantic poems and that intense gaze, I AM ABSOLUTELY FLOORED. No but like we need to talk about every single one of Khun Yai’s movements in this scene because I think everything is perfect from the way he nuzzles onto Jom’s lap, his thumb caressing Jom's hand when Jom recalls his ex, the hurt in his eyes seeing the person he likes in pain from having sad memories of a past lover. Bright is such a phenomenal actor and I need everyone to perceive him right now like my dude is BRINGING Jane Austen Male Lead A-GAME. Like if you told me this was Bright’s first male lead role ever, I would call you a liar because how????????
Muey and Ueang Pung are so sweet. Their scene is so tense though, I can’t believe we’re getting a GL storyline in this, it’s such a pleasant surprise addition to the series. And I think it compliments well to have two different master x servant love storylines and I can’t wait to see how their story unfolds.
Ming is such a supportive best friend. Ming constantly reassures Jom that things will be alright, defends Jom from a jealous maid who said mean things to him. While the novel did not explore any supporting characters, the series is giving us an indepth look into the supporting characters to explain the ways they are and why they treat our protagonist Jom the way they do. I love how we are given a glimpse into Ming’s background story so we know that he also wishes to escape Mr. Robert’s household but is unable to do so because of the circumstances. Despite the hardships he face, Ming is not bitter and envious of Jom’s opportunity to work in Khun Yai’s household but remains ever supportive and promising him they’ll stay friends. Jom and Ming are so cute, I shall protect them at all cost.
I love that Khun Lek kid, he’s so adorable and it’s really nice to have the light-hearted moments between Khun Yai, Khun Lek and Jom in between the crazy tense scenes.
The cinematography and the score remains immaculate and perfect as always. IFYLITA really proves itself to be an invested series with each and every episode. Looking forward to next week’s episode already
When Khun Yai brings Jom to his house , we get to see a stunned Jom who is taken aback by the familiarity of this house (which Jom will eventually put it all together that everything is fated and him coming to Khun Yai’s house is DESTINY) because it reminds him of his current renovation project back in the present. We get a shot where Nonkul pauses a bit and blinks before stepping into the house and I just love how the series are using very subtle shots to show the inner feelings of the character.
Khun Yai is just so caring with Jom, he’s constantly asking Jom if he’s okay, if he likes his room, his food, assuring Jom that everything will be alright. Khun Yai (un)intentionally blurting out that he likes [it] too when Jom replies that he likes his room had me screaming in my pillow.
I think it’s the perfect episode for the age reveal of Khun Yai (20). Episode 4 is a monumental episode for Khun Yai and Jom’s relationship because we are finally getting to see Khun Yai going all out with his subtle flirting games (and he is killing it). Both Jom (and us the audience) finally knowing Khun Yai’s age is logical because it explains well why Yai seems both mature but also has that cheekiness and playful-ness of a young man in love for the first time in his life. I’m not sure if it’s too early to make this judgement but I think Khun Yai’s motivation and background story is more well crafted in the series as well because we also gets a glimpse of the conflict between Khun Yai and his father and Yai’s struggle to do things HE WANTS or to be an obedient son, whereas this was all pretty nonexistent in the novel.
The poetry reading scene is so cute. We start with Khun Yai offering his favorite dessert to Jom and there’s just this huge smile on Khun Yai’s face (the man is WHIPPED), this is the 2nd time in this episode where Khun Yai says he likes that Jom like (something). Khun Yai then makes Jom read his book for him and we finally get a moment of modern Jom back that is just hilarious. Jom doing this whole rant about infidelity, hating men with multiple wives, cheating men is absolutely adorable and I love that Jom isn’t afraid to speak his mind (which makes Khun Yai all the more intrigued). It really was the perfect set up before the drunken confession where Jom told Khun Yai that if he keeps being flirty with poetry like that, he would have 10 lovers to which Yai replied with “Lovers? For me, ONE is enough.”
Before our big drunken confession scene, we get Jom fixing his suit & tie and Khun Yai comforting Jom that everything will be alright and assures him that he does what want (choosing Jom to be his majordomo) because throughout this episode Jom’s biggest dilemma is not understanding Khun Yai’s determination to choose him and protect him against the opposition of his parents or the other maids. Khun Yai also tells Jom to sleep early but we still get Jom waiting up, worrying for Khun Yai when it’s so late and he isn’t back yet (domesticity at its peak).
This whole scene is just adorable and that shot of Jom right after Khun Yai leaves and Jom touches his face because of the butterflies he be getting (same bro SAME). Jom scrunches his face into a huge smile before facepalming himself and I think Nonkul has absolutely stolen my heart because how can our protagonist be SO DARN CUTE (i get Khun Yai man… i get him i really do)
THE DRUNKEN CONFESSION SCENE. I paused every 2 seconds I kid you not. It was so tension-filled and tender and just soft. Khun Yai using that drowsy voice to recite romantic poems and that intense gaze, I AM ABSOLUTELY FLOORED. No but like we need to talk about every single one of Khun Yai’s movements in this scene because I think everything is perfect from the way he nuzzles onto Jom’s lap, his thumb caressing Jom's hand when Jom recalls his ex, the hurt in his eyes seeing the person he likes in pain from having sad memories of a past lover. Bright is such a phenomenal actor and I need everyone to perceive him right now like my dude is BRINGING Jane Austen Male Lead A-GAME. Like if you told me this was Bright’s first male lead role ever, I would call you a liar because how????????
Muey and Ueang Pung are so sweet. Their scene is so tense though, I can’t believe we’re getting a GL storyline in this, it’s such a pleasant surprise addition to the series. And I think it compliments well to have two different master x servant love storylines and I can’t wait to see how their story unfolds.
Ming is such a supportive best friend. Ming constantly reassures Jom that things will be alright, defends Jom from a jealous maid who said mean things to him. While the novel did not explore any supporting characters, the series is giving us an indepth look into the supporting characters to explain the ways they are and why they treat our protagonist Jom the way they do. I love how we are given a glimpse into Ming’s background story so we know that he also wishes to escape Mr. Robert’s household but is unable to do so because of the circumstances. Despite the hardships he face, Ming is not bitter and envious of Jom’s opportunity to work in Khun Yai’s household but remains ever supportive and promising him they’ll stay friends. Jom and Ming are so cute, I shall protect them at all cost.
I love that Khun Lek kid, he’s so adorable and it’s really nice to have the light-hearted moments between Khun Yai, Khun Lek and Jom in between the crazy tense scenes.
The cinematography and the score remains immaculate and perfect as always. IFYLITA really proves itself to be an invested series with each and every episode. Looking forward to next week’s episode already
I'm absolutely in love with Kun Yai. The way he speaks, talks, his movements, the way he looks at Jom. Oh my God.…
I completely agree with you on the Jane Austen novel vibes. It's been giving me Pride & Prejudice vibes since the first 2 eps. But now that you mention Downton Abbey, I can totally see that too. Khun Yai is just so charming... he's giving major Jane Austen Male Lead vibes. I'm absolutely floored every time he says anything remotely flirty to Jom!
Love this episode even more, it has some interesting scene such as when Jom was drawing the piglet and then, the…
Jom is 24. This is the only "universe" where Jom happens to be older than Khun Yai (he was 18 in the novel, but the series changed him into 20 which I guess makes more sense bc series Yai is a tad bit more mature). In all other universe, Commander Yai and Modern Yai are both older than Jom.
This series is ok so far. I just keep smh! Why is it that in time-travel BLs where a main character travels back…
Jom is hiding his skills. You can see him slipping at times (accidentally speaking in English, speaking in modern Bangkok dialect different from everyone else, saying modern slangs). As we go further, (hopefully if it is exactly like the original novel), we'll see Jom displaying his architecture skills and using his future knowledge to save Khun Yai (giving him house building advices, warnings about WW2...)
Honestly I don't think the problem is with the pacing, rather its with the flow of scenes. One of the writers…
other than the interrogation scene in ep 3, i don't think the scenes move slow at all. arguably it's probably dee hup house most invested and best production of all time so i think it's worth a chance checking out but if you're currently in the mood for something that moves fast, then i'd recommend you wait for it to end and once you're in the mood for something a bit slower. i think the director/writers focus more on world building for this drama so it feels more immersive and slow (and somewhat like the western/uk period kind of slowness in their series/film) rather than it being an action/drama-driven plot (which is the same as the original novel, only the series moves a bit faster for tv pacing sake). but maybe once 7-8 eps are out can be a better time to start bc honestly the wait for 1 ep/week is killing me and i don't want anyone else to suffer from this pain 😅
I mean I am liking it but the pacing is way too slow ... is it because there isnt much in the story to kinda spread…
as a reader of the novel i can assure you this series moves too fast in comparison to the novel it's adapting from. in fact it worries and excites me at the same time what original storylines they're adding to the series because as of right now, ep 3 = 50% of the novel it adapted from and we're only 1/4 through with the series.
How did you watch it? I can't find it on Dee Hup House this week?
It's not posted on Dee Hup House but on YYDS entertainment youtube channel every week (Uncut btw). I use the VPN - Super Unlimited Proxy (blue logo) app from the App Store to watch it ( I set my VPN to France, but any other Europe countries should work fine) https://youtu.be/QsP3r46ZrnE?si=HeZoCxd7RVuA-zaD
Dee Hup House really went all out for this show because I am LOVING the changes they made to the novel. Not rushing,…
The addition of Kamsaen crying scene though >>>>>> Like I love how Dee Hup House dealt with this storyline because Fongkaew, Kamsaen affair took up a huge part of the novel which is why as a reader, it felt very slow to me when I was reading the book, feeling frustrated about when Khun Yai can finally have more moments with Jom. But the treatment the script team has done to the changes has been able to keep the gist of the storyline the same but at the same time give us more Khun Yai/Jom while exploring other aspects to the characters.
Pacing was my biggest fear going into IFYLITA adaptation because of the original novel but after Episode 3, I'm much more confident that future episodes are gonna be insanely good (especially now that Jom is officially living with Khun Yai). But now I'm very curious as to what new additions they're gonna do with the rest of the series because we have not much Jom/Khun Yai moments left in Book 1 (their flirting era is already here 🫣) but Dee Hup House isn't adapting Book 2, only adding easter eggs scenes from Book 2 with Commander Yai due to budget issues 😭. I'm super excited though like please give me things the book did NOT give me (re: more Khun Yai/Jom moments after getting together) 🥹
Dee Hup House really went all out for this show because I am LOVING the changes they made to the novel. Not rushing, still eventful but those who read the novels can confirm that the series moves super fast in comparison (in a good way) because the novel took 50% of the first book until Khun Yai finally asked Jom to move into his house to be his majordomo. The series has been able to incorporate a lot of Khun Yai/Jom scenes in order to give the people what they want, but also not a single scenes with supporting characters were irrelevant to our protagonist's storyline.
Nonkul's crying is always so pretty and I completely get the director's decision to make my man cry all the time over being homesick and heartbroken (and I'm so glad they're not glossing over it). Bright is just a phenomenonal Khun Yai. From his tones, his micro facial expressions, his subtle touches with Jom, his little smiles, the way he walks 😭
I already knew Bright and Nonkul did their homework prior to the filming because you can tell from the interviews that they did NOT skim the pages reading this novel but they absolutely read every damn page like real fanboys. But still to see Khun Yai come alive so vividly is so insaneeeee, especially at this part of the story (Ep 3/First 50% of the book) where Khun Yai doesn't have a big presence, not have much actions yet. Kudos to the production team for another stellar episode and I really can't wait for next's week episode 😭🫣
is the quality kinda off on youtube?like it isnt fully 1080p
are you watching from the YYDS entertainment channel or YOUKU youtube channels? The quality is most accurate on YYDS youtube channel. Youku tends to edit the music out weirdly and
Depending on where you're from but this link should be available to everyone that isn't Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and the United States https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAGpwUUmLjI
If its like Pride & Prejudice then i will be the happiest person ( cause it’s my favorite story) but i don’t…
probably not plot wise haha 😂 i just meant the beautiful cinematography and the vibes of the series reminds me of the tropes present in period romances like P&P. You know things like anguished love confessions, a lot of tension-filled gazes and handholding, ballroom dancing, kissing in the rain dramatically 😅
I know this sounds like very weird comparisons but I'm getting so much Pride & Prejudice/Atonement vibes from this series so far. Something about the saturated greens of the series coloring, the cinematography... every shot of this drama is so artistic 😭 The cinematography is just gorgeous, it totally screams BUDGET and INVESTMENT! The beautiful cinematography makes the series feels more like a Netflix-level budgeted miniseries (think Girl From Nowhere, ITSAY, Bad Genius The Series) than your average BL series or a one31/CH3/CH7 Lakorn. Even though IFYLITA seems to be receiving quite well reception locally, I have a feeling it's going to become the most underrated bl gem of 2023 in the bl-sphere internationally since it's being released in a month full of competitive BL series all over the whole (August such a packed month y'all)... But all in all, once can just feel the amount of sincerity and homework put into IFYLITA , there's just such a delicacy to the production that can't really be put into words.
I really like that detail where they had Jom having a premonitious dream about future him and Jom + present Jom. I think this small detail is so neat considering it happening at the same time present Jom also saw such vision before crashing his car and transported himself back to 1927. It also justifies Khun Yai's instant attraction and interest in Jom. Khun Yai is so Mr. Darcy-coded I love him so much!
One For The Road just absolutely swept at the 31st Suphannahong National Film Awards, winning Best Picture of the Year, Best Actor, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Editing and Mixing. Congratulations to the whole cast and production team.
One For The Road just absolutely swept at the 31st Suphannahong National Film Awards, winning Best Picture of the Year, Best Actor, Best Original Score, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Editing and Mixing. Congratulations to the whole cast and production team.
king the land is truly one of the most stress-free dramas i've ever watched. they keep avoiding angst and finding most innovative and lightest way to deal with problems. ep 15 preview showing hwa ran getting a slap from her husband for bribing his mistress to leave her husband to prevent her own divorce is really keeping me sane from any actual fears of this show breaking up gu won/sarang uusing such a cliche trope/out of character reason for them lmao
I want to share this comment I saw on Reddit that describes exactly my sentiments about the latest episode. OP puts into words so well about how the show hits very close to home for many folks working in the service industry or corporate world at large. link: https://www.reddit.com/r/KDRAMA/comments/15cm1kt/comment/ju04mjm/
"The contrast this show has drawn up between Won and Hwaran's management philosophies as they battle it out has added a new level of investment for me in these last few episodes. I'm sorry for the rant-ish comment but I haven't been able to stop thinking about this.
Hwaran's ideas about how King Group should develop hits so close to home ie. the real world. She >! schmoozes politicians and is ready to throw her best employee (one that she's personally very impressed by and has personally promoted) under the bus to momentarily appease him. Her ideas for survival all include cutting down employee numbers, employee benefits (that shuttle we saw!), saving money to increase profits. !< It's so timely as we've seen multiple big companies in the real world announce record breaking profits despite inflation, high cost of living etc. When she's in a crunch she barks orders for profits to increase - no real plan or strategy, you're fired if you can't.
We've reached a point in the real world where companies are just expected to yield exponential profits for shareholders, and that's just not possible so it's always the workers and their conditions who get thrown under the bus. Because just having a steady, strong business doesn't seem to be enough, the ones at the top have to get richer and richer.
Whereas Won. Our beloved Won-ie genuinely cares about people who don't have the power and privilege he has. He looks to expand instead of cutting down. He listens to his employees' ideas and feedback. He understands King Group is only the legacy it is today from the efforts of their hardworking employees. The high standards, and top tier service they pride themselves on? All down to the employees. He says so himself he did nothing, he can't take credit for any of it.
Hwaran's King Group will be one people hate to work in. They work hard now but when they realise they get no real incentive they'll do the bare minimum, the quality will inevitably drop. And Won sees that relationship so clearly, he knows that the employees make the company what it is.
So many people criticise Won for his lack of interest in personal gain and profit. The politician tells him it's clear >! he doesn't have what it takes to to be a business man !< . Yuri tells him that >! he could have all of King Group if he chooses her, !< and he we see it doesn't move him in the slightest. And I HATE that in the real world, perhaps someone like Won would get absolutely trampled on.
Maybe in another world Won could be happiest walking away from King Group and living a much simpler life, but at least in this show if not real life, I really want someone who wants to make a real difference to succeed for once. Fighting, Won-ie!!!!"
On Khun Yai bringing Jom to his house scene, we get to see a stunned Jom who is taken aback by the familiarity of this house (which Jom will eventually put it all together that everything is fated and him coming to Khun Yai’s house is DESTINY) because it reminds him of his current renovation project back in the present. We get a shot where Nonkul pauses a bit and blinks before stepping into the house and I just love how the series are using very subtle shots to show the inner feelings of the character.
Khun Yai is just so caring with Jom, he’s constantly asking Jom if he’s okay, if he likes his room, his food, assuring Jom that everything will be alright. Khun Yai (un)intentionally blurting out that he likes [it] too when Jom replies that he likes his room had me screaming in my pillow.
I think it’s the perfect episode for the age reveal of Khun Yai (20). Episode 4 is a monumental episode for Khun Yai and Jom’s relationship because we are finally getting to see Khun Yai going all out with his subtle flirting games (and he is killing it). Both Jom (and us the audience) finally knowing Khun Yai’s age is logical because it explains well why Yai seems both mature but also has that cheekiness and playful-ness of a young man in love for the first time in his life. I’m not sure if it’s too early to make this judgement but I think Khun Yai’s motivation and background story is more well crafted in the series as well because we also gets a glimpse of the conflict between Khun Yai and his father and Yai’s struggle to do things HE WANTS or to be an obedient son, whereas this was all pretty nonexistent in the novel.
The poetry reading scene is so cute. We start with Khun Yai offering his favorite dessert to Jom and there’s just this huge smile on Khun Yai’s face (the man is WHIPPED), this is the 2nd time in this episode where Khun Yai says he likes that Jom like (something). Khun Yai then makes Jom read his book for him and we finally get a moment of modern Jom back that is just hilarious. Jom doing this whole rant about infidelity, hating men with multiple wives, cheating men is absolutely adorable and I love that Jom isn’t afraid to speak his mind (which makes Khun Yai all the more intrigued). It really was the perfect set up before the drunken confession where Jom told Khun Yai that if he keeps being flirty with poetry like that, he would have 10 lovers to which Yai replied with “Lovers? For me, ONE is enough.”
Before our big drunken confession scene, we get Jom fixing his suit & tie and Khun Yai comforting Jom that everything will be alright and assures him that he does what want (choosing Jom to be his majordomo) because throughout this episode Jom’s biggest dilemma is not understanding Khun Yai’s determination to choose him and protect him against the opposition of his parents or the other maids. Khun Yai also tells Jom to sleep early but we still get Jom waiting up, worrying for Khun Yai when it’s so late and he isn’t back yet (domesticity at its peak).
This whole scene is just adorable and that shot of Jom right after Khun Yai leaves and Jom touches his face because of the butterflies he be getting (same bro SAME). Jom scrunches his face into a huge smile before facepalming himself and I think Nonkul has absolutely stolen my heart because how can our protagonist be SO DARN CUTE (i get Khun Yai man… i get him i really do)
THE DRUNKEN CONFESSION SCENE. I paused every 2 seconds I kid you not. It was so tension-filled and tender and just soft. Khun Yai using that drowsy voice to recite romantic poems and that intense gaze, I AM ABSOLUTELY FLOORED. No but like we need to talk about every single one of Khun Yai’s movements in this scene because I think everything is perfect from the way he nuzzles onto Jom’s lap, his thumb caressing Jom's hand when Jom recalls his ex, the hurt in his eyes seeing the person he likes in pain from having sad memories of a past lover. Bright is such a phenomenal actor and I need everyone to perceive him right now like my dude is BRINGING Jane Austen Male Lead A-GAME. Like if you told me this was Bright’s first male lead role ever, I would call you a liar because how????????
Muey and Ueang Pung are so sweet. Their scene is so tense though, I can’t believe we’re getting a GL storyline in this, it’s such a pleasant surprise addition to the series. And I think it compliments well to have two different master x servant love storylines and I can’t wait to see how their story unfolds.
Ming is such a supportive best friend. Ming constantly reassures Jom that things will be alright, defends Jom from a jealous maid who said mean things to him. While the novel did not explore any supporting characters, the series is giving us an indepth look into the supporting characters to explain the ways they are and why they treat our protagonist Jom the way they do. I love how we are given a glimpse into Ming’s background story so we know that he also wishes to escape Mr. Robert’s household but is unable to do so because of the circumstances. Despite the hardships he face, Ming is not bitter and envious of Jom’s opportunity to work in Khun Yai’s household but remains ever supportive and promising him they’ll stay friends. Jom and Ming are so cute, I shall protect them at all cost.
I love that Khun Lek kid, he’s so adorable and it’s really nice to have the light-hearted moments between Khun Yai, Khun Lek and Jom in between the crazy tense scenes.
The cinematography and the score remains immaculate and perfect as always. IFYLITA really proves itself to be an invested series with each and every episode. Looking forward to next week’s episode already
When Khun Yai brings Jom to his house , we get to see a stunned Jom who is taken aback by the familiarity of this house (which Jom will eventually put it all together that everything is fated and him coming to Khun Yai’s house is DESTINY) because it reminds him of his current renovation project back in the present. We get a shot where Nonkul pauses a bit and blinks before stepping into the house and I just love how the series are using very subtle shots to show the inner feelings of the character.
Khun Yai is just so caring with Jom, he’s constantly asking Jom if he’s okay, if he likes his room, his food, assuring Jom that everything will be alright. Khun Yai (un)intentionally blurting out that he likes [it] too when Jom replies that he likes his room had me screaming in my pillow.
I think it’s the perfect episode for the age reveal of Khun Yai (20). Episode 4 is a monumental episode for Khun Yai and Jom’s relationship because we are finally getting to see Khun Yai going all out with his subtle flirting games (and he is killing it). Both Jom (and us the audience) finally knowing Khun Yai’s age is logical because it explains well why Yai seems both mature but also has that cheekiness and playful-ness of a young man in love for the first time in his life. I’m not sure if it’s too early to make this judgement but I think Khun Yai’s motivation and background story is more well crafted in the series as well because we also gets a glimpse of the conflict between Khun Yai and his father and Yai’s struggle to do things HE WANTS or to be an obedient son, whereas this was all pretty nonexistent in the novel.
The poetry reading scene is so cute. We start with Khun Yai offering his favorite dessert to Jom and there’s just this huge smile on Khun Yai’s face (the man is WHIPPED), this is the 2nd time in this episode where Khun Yai says he likes that Jom like (something). Khun Yai then makes Jom read his book for him and we finally get a moment of modern Jom back that is just hilarious. Jom doing this whole rant about infidelity, hating men with multiple wives, cheating men is absolutely adorable and I love that Jom isn’t afraid to speak his mind (which makes Khun Yai all the more intrigued). It really was the perfect set up before the drunken confession where Jom told Khun Yai that if he keeps being flirty with poetry like that, he would have 10 lovers to which Yai replied with “Lovers? For me, ONE is enough.”
Before our big drunken confession scene, we get Jom fixing his suit & tie and Khun Yai comforting Jom that everything will be alright and assures him that he does what want (choosing Jom to be his majordomo) because throughout this episode Jom’s biggest dilemma is not understanding Khun Yai’s determination to choose him and protect him against the opposition of his parents or the other maids. Khun Yai also tells Jom to sleep early but we still get Jom waiting up, worrying for Khun Yai when it’s so late and he isn’t back yet (domesticity at its peak).
This whole scene is just adorable and that shot of Jom right after Khun Yai leaves and Jom touches his face because of the butterflies he be getting (same bro SAME). Jom scrunches his face into a huge smile before facepalming himself and I think Nonkul has absolutely stolen my heart because how can our protagonist be SO DARN CUTE (i get Khun Yai man… i get him i really do)
THE DRUNKEN CONFESSION SCENE. I paused every 2 seconds I kid you not. It was so tension-filled and tender and just soft. Khun Yai using that drowsy voice to recite romantic poems and that intense gaze, I AM ABSOLUTELY FLOORED. No but like we need to talk about every single one of Khun Yai’s movements in this scene because I think everything is perfect from the way he nuzzles onto Jom’s lap, his thumb caressing Jom's hand when Jom recalls his ex, the hurt in his eyes seeing the person he likes in pain from having sad memories of a past lover. Bright is such a phenomenal actor and I need everyone to perceive him right now like my dude is BRINGING Jane Austen Male Lead A-GAME. Like if you told me this was Bright’s first male lead role ever, I would call you a liar because how????????
Muey and Ueang Pung are so sweet. Their scene is so tense though, I can’t believe we’re getting a GL storyline in this, it’s such a pleasant surprise addition to the series. And I think it compliments well to have two different master x servant love storylines and I can’t wait to see how their story unfolds.
Ming is such a supportive best friend. Ming constantly reassures Jom that things will be alright, defends Jom from a jealous maid who said mean things to him. While the novel did not explore any supporting characters, the series is giving us an indepth look into the supporting characters to explain the ways they are and why they treat our protagonist Jom the way they do. I love how we are given a glimpse into Ming’s background story so we know that he also wishes to escape Mr. Robert’s household but is unable to do so because of the circumstances. Despite the hardships he face, Ming is not bitter and envious of Jom’s opportunity to work in Khun Yai’s household but remains ever supportive and promising him they’ll stay friends. Jom and Ming are so cute, I shall protect them at all cost.
I love that Khun Lek kid, he’s so adorable and it’s really nice to have the light-hearted moments between Khun Yai, Khun Lek and Jom in between the crazy tense scenes.
The cinematography and the score remains immaculate and perfect as always. IFYLITA really proves itself to be an invested series with each and every episode. Looking forward to next week’s episode already
Pacing was my biggest fear going into IFYLITA adaptation because of the original novel but after Episode 3, I'm much more confident that future episodes are gonna be insanely good (especially now that Jom is officially living with Khun Yai). But now I'm very curious as to what new additions they're gonna do with the rest of the series because we have not much Jom/Khun Yai moments left in Book 1 (their flirting era is already here 🫣) but Dee Hup House isn't adapting Book 2, only adding easter eggs scenes from Book 2 with Commander Yai due to budget issues 😭. I'm super excited though like please give me things the book did NOT give me (re: more Khun Yai/Jom moments after getting together) 🥹
Nonkul's crying is always so pretty and I completely get the director's decision to make my man cry all the time over being homesick and heartbroken (and I'm so glad they're not glossing over it). Bright is just a phenomenonal Khun Yai. From his tones, his micro facial expressions, his subtle touches with Jom, his little smiles, the way he walks 😭
I already knew Bright and Nonkul did their homework prior to the filming because you can tell from the interviews that they did NOT skim the pages reading this novel but they absolutely read every damn page like real fanboys. But still to see Khun Yai come alive so vividly is so insaneeeee, especially at this part of the story (Ep 3/First 50% of the book) where Khun Yai doesn't have a big presence, not have much actions yet. Kudos to the production team for another stellar episode and I really can't wait for next's week episode 😭🫣
Depending on where you're from but this link should be available to everyone that isn't Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and the United States
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAGpwUUmLjI
GDH announcement: https://twitter.com/gdh559/status/1696349451005419971?s=20
https://twitter.com/gdh559/status/1696349451005419971?s=20
I really like that detail where they had Jom having a premonitious dream about future him and Jom + present Jom. I think this small detail is so neat considering it happening at the same time present Jom also saw such vision before crashing his car and transported himself back to 1927. It also justifies Khun Yai's instant attraction and interest in Jom. Khun Yai is so Mr. Darcy-coded I love him so much!
"The contrast this show has drawn up between Won and Hwaran's management philosophies as they battle it out has added a new level of investment for me in these last few episodes. I'm sorry for the rant-ish comment but I haven't been able to stop thinking about this.
Hwaran's ideas about how King Group should develop hits so close to home ie. the real world. She >! schmoozes politicians and is ready to throw her best employee (one that she's personally very impressed by and has personally promoted) under the bus to momentarily appease him. Her ideas for survival all include cutting down employee numbers, employee benefits (that shuttle we saw!), saving money to increase profits. !< It's so timely as we've seen multiple big companies in the real world announce record breaking profits despite inflation, high cost of living etc. When she's in a crunch she barks orders for profits to increase - no real plan or strategy, you're fired if you can't.
We've reached a point in the real world where companies are just expected to yield exponential profits for shareholders, and that's just not possible so it's always the workers and their conditions who get thrown under the bus. Because just having a steady, strong business doesn't seem to be enough, the ones at the top have to get richer and richer.
Whereas Won. Our beloved Won-ie genuinely cares about people who don't have the power and privilege he has. He looks to expand instead of cutting down. He listens to his employees' ideas and feedback. He understands King Group is only the legacy it is today from the efforts of their hardworking employees. The high standards, and top tier service they pride themselves on? All down to the employees. He says so himself he did nothing, he can't take credit for any of it.
Hwaran's King Group will be one people hate to work in. They work hard now but when they realise they get no real incentive they'll do the bare minimum, the quality will inevitably drop. And Won sees that relationship so clearly, he knows that the employees make the company what it is.
So many people criticise Won for his lack of interest in personal gain and profit. The politician tells him it's clear >! he doesn't have what it takes to to be a business man !< . Yuri tells him that >! he could have all of King Group if he chooses her, !< and he we see it doesn't move him in the slightest. And I HATE that in the real world, perhaps someone like Won would get absolutely trampled on.
Maybe in another world Won could be happiest walking away from King Group and living a much simpler life, but at least in this show if not real life, I really want someone who wants to make a real difference to succeed for once. Fighting, Won-ie!!!!"