Sweetness overload (but with a few sour notes)
When I first watched this series, I thought it was incredibly sweet. The plot had good pacing and featured engaging side characters. Not only did I love ThomasKong, but I also adored TeeTee, Por, Save, and AuAu. This entire cast is a gem, honestly.
If you enjoy fluff-filled storylines with overly cute boys paired with young, rich CEOs, then you'll find this drama quite enjoyable, as it sets everything up very well.
However, I think the sweetness overload I initially experienced made me overlook a few shortcomings, such as Teerak's childish behaviour. I didn’t realize how annoyed I was with his dramatics until I re-watched the series and couldn’t get past them. I understand he’s supposed to be a young adult in his early twenties, maybe even still in his teens, discovering love and the world for the first time – however, that’s no excuse to baby this character.
I guess the intention was to make him adorable and cutesy, but Kong is around 6 feet tall! It felt off-putting to see a grown-looking man acting like a child. I’m not blaming the actor; I simply think the directors could have taken a different approach with his character. I also didn’t like how they portrayed his kind traits and generosity, which essentially turned him into a doormat. Yes, when you’re too nice and try to please everyone, people will take advantage. But Teerak simply didn’t have a backbone to stand on.
On the other hand, Thomas’ character, Muenfah, was good but slightly unrealistic. The fact that he excelled at almost everything – running a business, maintaining good grades, being a supportive partner, and managing extracurricular activities – felt like too much! This boy is only twenty-one; he’s not a machine.
Lastly, the coming-out scene stood out to me. I appreciated how they portrayed a somewhat realistic homophobic situation, like when the dad watches BL series but is against his son dating a boy. As the scene unfolded, my heart ached because I could predict what was about to happen. Unfortunately, it escalated into an almost violent confrontation, with everyone rallying around Teerak while Muenfah was effectively kicked out of the house and left alone for the night. Are we kidding?! I kept thinking, “Is nobody going to check on him?”
I understand that Teerak is the more immature of the two and likely needs more support in this scenario, but Dom and Babe were also Fah’s friends. Seeing him cry afterward made me so angry! My poor baby was suffering alone while still having the maturity to check in with his boyfriend to ensure he was okay.
Overall, though, I think the series is good. It features some really delightful scenes (as well as a few steamy ones), and the second and third couples are so wholesome to watch!
If you enjoy fluff-filled storylines with overly cute boys paired with young, rich CEOs, then you'll find this drama quite enjoyable, as it sets everything up very well.
However, I think the sweetness overload I initially experienced made me overlook a few shortcomings, such as Teerak's childish behaviour. I didn’t realize how annoyed I was with his dramatics until I re-watched the series and couldn’t get past them. I understand he’s supposed to be a young adult in his early twenties, maybe even still in his teens, discovering love and the world for the first time – however, that’s no excuse to baby this character.
I guess the intention was to make him adorable and cutesy, but Kong is around 6 feet tall! It felt off-putting to see a grown-looking man acting like a child. I’m not blaming the actor; I simply think the directors could have taken a different approach with his character. I also didn’t like how they portrayed his kind traits and generosity, which essentially turned him into a doormat. Yes, when you’re too nice and try to please everyone, people will take advantage. But Teerak simply didn’t have a backbone to stand on.
On the other hand, Thomas’ character, Muenfah, was good but slightly unrealistic. The fact that he excelled at almost everything – running a business, maintaining good grades, being a supportive partner, and managing extracurricular activities – felt like too much! This boy is only twenty-one; he’s not a machine.
Lastly, the coming-out scene stood out to me. I appreciated how they portrayed a somewhat realistic homophobic situation, like when the dad watches BL series but is against his son dating a boy. As the scene unfolded, my heart ached because I could predict what was about to happen. Unfortunately, it escalated into an almost violent confrontation, with everyone rallying around Teerak while Muenfah was effectively kicked out of the house and left alone for the night. Are we kidding?! I kept thinking, “Is nobody going to check on him?”
I understand that Teerak is the more immature of the two and likely needs more support in this scenario, but Dom and Babe were also Fah’s friends. Seeing him cry afterward made me so angry! My poor baby was suffering alone while still having the maturity to check in with his boyfriend to ensure he was okay.
Overall, though, I think the series is good. It features some really delightful scenes (as well as a few steamy ones), and the second and third couples are so wholesome to watch!
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