Wow, it seems like you read my thoughts, that's exactly how I see it. Each scene and each dialogue are minimally detailed. Many moments I stop, pause and slow down, just to observe the images and expressions of each character in the scene, just to not miss anything.
That's exactly it! I tried not to make my answer too long, but you detailed exactly what I think. This character is very difficult to play, as it is his first challenge as a main role and playing a character of this complexity, he performed well. I've seen series in which much more experienced actors didn't perform at their best playing roles with characteristics similar to Khem's personality, which is why I praise Namping's performance in this character, even though I know he has much more to deliver. I also believe it is intentional, because I watched some videos with comments from the cast and director and BTS videos.
Taste is something very personal. As I said in my first comment, at times I expected Khem to be more dramatic and reactive, but considering the whole context, he has reached a point where he is already tired. In 20 years, he never truly lived or experienced anything; he merely survived. He is a kind, naive, and fearful person who knows he doesn't have much time left to live, as if it had become normal for him. In some of his conversations with Jet, Charn, and even Param, he never fails to mention that he doesn't have much time or that he needs to survive. When Khem asks the master for help, he always says he can't help with the curse, so every time a glimmer of hope appears, it's as if he's back to square one, not to mention that Param always confuses him by constantly changing his attitude towards Khem. Another situation is that he lost his mother early and his father became a monk. In the beginning, he only has Jet's emotional support, because it seems that his father is no longer so close to him. And while still young, he chose to continue seeing ghosts, just so he could see his mother when she died, and even then it didn't happen and he was haunted by them his whole life. So, living this way for 20 years, you can't expect the person to still have a more reactive attitude or a more dramatic reaction when he is already resigned to the worst. But of course, some people may criticize the actor, find his performance weak and forced at times, or even dislike the series. That's their opinion. You can't please everyone, and that's okay. For me, Namping played Khem as he is and portrayed how the character feels, just as you and most viewers do.
Do you think that people who praise the actor's performance are belittling him just because you didn't like it? For me, as well as most viewers, he's doing a good job. I think the public's opinions, whether it's about any series or cast (actor or performance), will always have divided opinions, and that's okay. Not everyone will have the same opinion, not everyone will like what we like or don't like in the same way, and that's okay. I only respond to comments that I want to interact with and I don't like wasting energy trying to convince anyone who thinks otherwise. There are always points to improve, whether in the series or in the performances, but in this series itself, in general, and in the performances too, the positive points stand out. There is no good or bad, right or wrong, just different tastes and I respect that. You also have your own opinion, and that's okay.
Anyone who criticizes Namping's performance simply doesn't understand the character.
There were moments when I expected him to have more dramatic and energetic reactions, but upon rewatching, I observed and noticed more details—so many details—that I have a better understanding of Khem's personality, and I can say he nailed it.
Simply a masterpiece. It is difficult for an adaptation to surpass the novel, precisely because it is an adaptation. Very well written script, full of details and all the dots connect very well. Very well prepared and detailed scenery, even the costumes follow the description of the novel. I really liked the casting of the actors, each one of them fit perfectly into the characters, impeccably. The soundtrack is wonderful, all the songs are beautiful. For me, this adaptation is exceeding expectations. They faithfully follow the story of the novel, but added some moments of dialogue, interaction and intimacy, which would certainly only occur at the end, compared to the novel where the relationship seems drawn out, these details they added make it more engaging and exciting. I'm looking forward to the next episodes.
Why did the ending need to be like this? Couldn't it be another ending? I at least need to know what happened to Wi Bi, like, if he died... lost his memory... went into a coma...?
I don't know... Stay With Me and The On1y One, regardless of the ending, are those series that we can watch several times, and discover new details and new emotions each time we watch them again. But in the end the feeling is the same, but still indescribable.
I would also like to know. I need S2 with the same actors. What is the possibility?
I saw comments on the internet about BL being banned in China, and if there was a second season it would be with other actors, so I don't think so. Considering that the series is from last year, if there had been a S2 with the same cast, it would have already been announced. But, I believe that fans who have been following for a long time know.
This story really deserves a continuation, but if there is S2 with other actors, I hope it's not Thai, especially GMMTV. They are not good at creating plots and adaptations are always below expectations, it would ruin this masterpiece.
Thanks for sharing this with us.In addition to his charisma that always enchants me, and his great acting talent,…
Yes, I agree with everything you said.
In relation to previous works, in many of them LDQ was not part of the main cast, but I find his characters remarkable. Among others, he also played the lead role. That said, I hope that, while we talk about this, many other fans will be interested in seeing his other work and that they will notice him even more after his performance in The On1y One.
Now, about The On1y One. Yes, I agree that Jiang Tian's character, throughout the series, stands out more and makes more of an impact, due to the character himself and his story. The first time I watched it, I liked Jiang Tian's character more, but as I watched it several times, I noticed a lot of little details that I hadn't noticed the first time regarding Shang Wang, so I started to like this one a lot more character.
I just watched it. Disregarding the latest news. Is there hope for a second season with the same cast? Was anything mentioned about this when the series finished airing?
Thanks for sharing this with us.In addition to his charisma that always enchants me, and his great acting talent,…
She's a little exaggerated haha but I wouldn't call it passion. We admire him as a person. We like your charisma and simplicity. This is the quality we admire most. We are rooting for him a lot. Now, if we talk about talent, it is indisputable. I don't know if I'm wrong, although we like Benjamin a lot, I don't see Eric and his character receiving so much affection and recognition in the comments from fans, even in the art they make and share, as Benjamin, we see very few things about Eric and his character. Not to mention that Eric has many more appearances in films and series, but he has much fewer followers on Instagram as well. Jiang Tian's character stood out more, however, Eric is an incredible actor and has many other works. So we show this affection for Eric and we are happy when we see more people sharing their affection, admiration and recognition for him too.
I tried not to make my answer too long, but you detailed exactly what I think. This character is very difficult to play, as it is his first challenge as a main role and playing a character of this complexity, he performed well. I've seen series in which much more experienced actors didn't perform at their best playing roles with characteristics similar to Khem's personality, which is why I praise Namping's performance in this character, even though I know he has much more to deliver. I also believe it is intentional, because I watched some videos with comments from the cast and director and BTS videos.
And thank you for the feedback on my comment.
As I said in my first comment, at times I expected Khem to be more dramatic and reactive, but considering the whole context, he has reached a point where he is already tired.
In 20 years, he never truly lived or experienced anything; he merely survived. He is a kind, naive, and fearful person who knows he doesn't have much time left to live, as if it had become normal for him. In some of his conversations with Jet, Charn, and even Param, he never fails to mention that he doesn't have much time or that he needs to survive. When Khem asks the master for help, he always says he can't help with the curse, so every time a glimmer of hope appears, it's as if he's back to square one, not to mention that Param always confuses him by constantly changing his attitude towards Khem. Another situation is that he lost his mother early and his father became a monk. In the beginning, he only has Jet's emotional support, because it seems that his father is no longer so close to him. And while still young, he chose to continue seeing ghosts, just so he could see his mother when she died, and even then it didn't happen and he was haunted by them his whole life. So, living this way for 20 years, you can't expect the person to still have a more reactive attitude or a more dramatic reaction when he is already resigned to the worst.
But of course, some people may criticize the actor, find his performance weak and forced at times, or even dislike the series. That's their opinion. You can't please everyone, and that's okay.
For me, Namping played Khem as he is and portrayed how the character feels, just as you and most viewers do.
I think the public's opinions, whether it's about any series or cast (actor or performance), will always have divided opinions, and that's okay. Not everyone will have the same opinion, not everyone will like what we like or don't like in the same way, and that's okay. I only respond to comments that I want to interact with and I don't like wasting energy trying to convince anyone who thinks otherwise.
There are always points to improve, whether in the series or in the performances, but in this series itself, in general, and in the performances too, the positive points stand out. There is no good or bad, right or wrong, just different tastes and I respect that. You also have your own opinion, and that's okay.
There were moments when I expected him to have more dramatic and energetic reactions, but upon rewatching, I observed and noticed more details—so many details—that I have a better understanding of Khem's personality, and I can say he nailed it.
Very well written script, full of details and all the dots connect very well. Very well prepared and detailed scenery, even the costumes follow the description of the novel. I really liked the casting of the actors, each one of them fit perfectly into the characters, impeccably. The soundtrack is wonderful, all the songs are beautiful.
For me, this adaptation is exceeding expectations. They faithfully follow the story of the novel, but added some moments of dialogue, interaction and intimacy, which would certainly only occur at the end, compared to the novel where the relationship seems drawn out, these details they added make it more engaging and exciting. I'm looking forward to the next episodes.
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I don't know... Stay With Me and The On1y One, regardless of the ending, are those series that we can watch several times, and discover new details and new emotions each time we watch them again. But in the end the feeling is the same, but still indescribable.
This story really deserves a continuation, but if there is S2 with other actors, I hope it's not Thai, especially GMMTV. They are not good at creating plots and adaptations are always below expectations, it would ruin this masterpiece.
In relation to previous works, in many of them LDQ was not part of the main cast, but I find his characters remarkable. Among others, he also played the lead role. That said, I hope that, while we talk about this, many other fans will be interested in seeing his other work and that they will notice him even more after his performance in The On1y One.
Now, about The On1y One. Yes, I agree that Jiang Tian's character, throughout the series, stands out more and makes more of an impact, due to the character himself and his story. The first time I watched it, I liked Jiang Tian's character more, but as I watched it several times, I noticed a lot of little details that I hadn't noticed the first time regarding Shang Wang, so I started to like this one a lot more character.
Disregarding the latest news. Is there hope for a second season with the same cast? Was anything mentioned about this when the series finished airing?
I don't know if I'm wrong, although we like Benjamin a lot, I don't see Eric and his character receiving so much affection and recognition in the comments from fans, even in the art they make and share, as Benjamin, we see very few things about Eric and his character. Not to mention that Eric has many more appearances in films and series, but he has much fewer followers on Instagram as well. Jiang Tian's character stood out more, however, Eric is an incredible actor and has many other works. So we show this affection for Eric and we are happy when we see more people sharing their affection, admiration and recognition for him too.
I really need S2, urgently.