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A thrilling show but maybe too short
So this is my first time reviewing a thai TV show and on top of that, on game streaming which I don't really know about it even though I sometimes like to watch on youtube and myself already played some on my phone and on my computer.So what I'm saying is just a personal feelings and even giving the rating was quite hard.
Honestly, I enjoyed it, it was somehow a bit new and a breath of fresh air. Watching them one by one playing their own game in 5 minutes was nice but I thought it was a bit too short and even in the first ep, I was wondering if it was just too fast to see the potential of the "streamer" and somehow during 8 eps, I felt it was also a bit repetitive. But it still entertaining because they also have team gaming and they gave them 7 minutes to play.
Nonetheless, thanks to the contestants, I discovered some games and I even downloaded two games, it was fun and entertaining. Each person have brought their style of gaming and their presence / their aura. It's a pity that some couldn't pass the next round but I guess, it was maybe scripted but also based on some of the criteria of the show and at the end of the day, it's just a tv show for entertainement and I'm sure even though they didn't pass or didn't win, it doesn't mean they are bad because there are some people who like their style.
I'm a bit disappointed by the lack of special guest even though in 8 eps it's quite short, I wanted to see other celebrities (amateur or pro gaming) and honestly, I won't tell who is the winner but I already thought it might be this person.
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A worth watching serie
This is my first review so my thoughts might messed up because I have plenty of things to say about this serie but I may forgot some things in between! I'm also sorry in advance because English isn't my mother tongue but I'll do my best.Let's begin with the story, it's quite simple/ ordinary but it's also relatable and realistic.
For the story of Uncle Jim and Wen, I think it's nice to see a bit more mature/ adult relationship, I like that they showed us some complex feelings and the development of it. It's kind of new to watch but feel more real and the chemistry is here.
I appreciate and have a soft spot when it comes to family so I was glad they show us some uncle - nephew relationship and it's not really like all the time joyful / happy unlike Gaipa and his mom. Gaipa and his mom moved me and it was also heartwarming. I feel like, despite the flaws and the quarrels between Jim and his nephew Li Ming, it has a heartwarming feeling.
A special mention about Li Ming's character which is so relatable, especially he represents the teenagers in general in middle of family problems but also his personal feelings. I also like how he thinks.
Now that I can talk about his relationship with Heart, is really, really beautiful, heartwarming, and so endearing. I think, they stole the show and thanks to them, I appreciate more the serie. The character Heart is really interesting because he can show to the audience the way some deaf people would feel. He's like, I don't know how to explain but maybe represents them? The serie kind of spotlight his character even though he's a side one. It makes me want to learn again sign language but in this case, it was a thai sign language so it was still interesting to know.
I don't know anymore what to add but I wanted to say that all the actors have brought their characters to life and it's so convincing and pleasing to watch.
The set up is kind of mesmering, beautiful and pleased to watch. especially the colors that they have chosen. It brought some nostalgic feelings. In addition to that, they sung a Teresa Teng song so it's obviously a bring back memories to some people! The second song is really also beautiful that the first time hearing it, I've got some tears
The restaurant is like home and they make me want to enter their restaurant to eat Chicken rice with them and I also appreciate the chinese culture elements in Thailand, Pattaya.
I know I've repeat myself but Moonlight chicken, despite was a mini-serie, is really a heartwarming and slice of life drama that's worth watching and it left some marks. I certainly rewatch this but mainly for Heart and Li Ming haha
I just love that in this serie, it told different stories, different characters which we can relate and everything / everyone bring like a whole hotpot that we can all enjoy.
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Fluffly rom-com
After following 6 months, that's a wrap for this show!I know I have to repeat that I usually don't invest in a school theme series but I just wanted to watch for the cast and, it was on sunday so why not?
After watching the trailer, I knew what I had to expect from it so it's not a surprise, it's overall a flully romantic comedy with some interesting and important -that generally known - messages. However, the main issue is that, what I've seen, it's been taking a bit too light, don't know what to expect. Especially the story of Yotha and Gun. And the fact, not only they have to prioritize the 3 main couples, they still show us other side couple. That's cute but honestly, they could avoid it or it's just me. But yeah, it's for entertainment purposes, to keep some storytelling, I get it.
Ok, I might briefly give a rating for each story and my quick impressions on them.
Arc and Arm - 7/10
What I mainly liked and what I mostly remembered are; Arm made me laugh so much with his two friends and that it was cringe and at the same funny and endearing. The love story is quite basic but an easy watch.
Yotha and Gun - 7.5/10
In terms of the story it was slightly better with some internal conflict and of course the chemistry of this pairing was good!! However, there's some part that I've found it annoying and a bit draggy but after all, I've found Yotha is kind of hot and Gun being an adorable sunshine puppy that should be protect at all cost.
Faifa and Wine - 8.5
I'm crazy to give it a higher rating because, not only this couple is not that popular compared to the others but it's because I have a soft spot for them since Cherry magic, ok?! haha
But honestly, even though some themes / topics that they've brought it up in this part are like a dejavu, I still appreciate even more, it clicked with me.
I don't want to give some major spoilers but it's somehow a nice BL show in terms of romance (that I have to pukea great amount of rainbow), friendship, personal development and family tropes. Especially if you want to watch just for the cast and when you have time to spend and fortunately it was on sunday so it was good. Because sometimes, even "stupid" and fluffly show like this is needed after some bad week.
So my general rating is 7.5 which is not too bad but not too good.
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Captivating and fun
I usually avoid the high school themed in a drama because I feel like it might too simple for my liking and my personal expectations.However, I don't know what happened to me but I've just decided to start this one and surprisingly, in a really good way, it has captured my heart. I know, honestly, it has some "cliches" or slightly predictable moments or even characters itself but I've just found myself being immersed in characters' journey till the end. It eventually has some weak points but after all, it has everything that I love in general.
I like the main character and of course the side characters but for some, I wish they could introduce more details but yes, it was so fun and entertaining to watch. It might just me but I still think it targeted mainly young men but I'm glad that Lee Ji Wu's character exists for us but still the vibes.. I mean, I don't properly explain this.. Well, anyway I still loved this drama as a woman in my late twenties and I assume haha
I think it became one of my favorite drama of the year along with similar vibe such as Weak Hero class, Boyhood and High school frenemy.
Some scenes were amazingly done, I really like the visual effect, the development of each episodes and how they unveiled the story. In addition, I'm addicted to the OST, especially the ending song "Hood" by Haon.
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Touching and striking
I just love this drama because since the very begining I could relate to the main lead and the way they executed the plot, step by step, episode after episode, it goes very well.It quickly catched my attention, not only the nice production with nice effect but also, the way the story is told and in addition, the acting was good.
It was interesting but also at the same time convincing, as a drama, to bring different topics. It could be a weird combination of a fantastic and historical drama but, I would say, it makes sense and it's a drama that can entertains after all.
Some story broke my heart and Iwould also say, it bring some knowledge in Korean history, culture and their belief.
This drama brings some serious and important topics and messages that it worth the watch. However maybe for some story and maybe in general it's not for weak heart or I mean, it can triggers some people.
I can't help but I shed some tears in almost every episode but it was really good in general. It made me think again about some subjects or topics or even the consequences of the actions.
I know that, nowadays su!c!de is still present in South Korea and around the world but thanks to this drama, it brings another perspective of life (even if it's still for entertainment, I low-key hope, it could help a bit some people and could show some comfort that people need).
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Unexpected and really good
Ok, I'll try to not give any spoilers with my review but first of all, I was quite surpised by this serie and I've just realized that the actor who plays Tae Myungha is the one who played the son in Penthouse. So I'm really glad to see him again as a main role and in a different project!Now, I understand the hype and the high rating because I also enjoyed it, it catched my attention since the first episode and I really appreciate the pacing of each episode. When I've finished one episode, it makes me want to know what happened next.
The idea of the story is quite nice and interesting, I was a bit taken aback by the turn of some events. It improves or can I say it stand out the charm of this serie?
So why I didn't give a 10? It's because in terms of the plot, I have a few wuestions or maybe, in my eyes, they could add some few details to improve it. But maybe I'm weirdly nitpicky haha
In terms of the acting, they did very well, it's just sometimes (or maybe it's just me), it was slightly not enough moving/ convincing. I mean it's just a small detail, I don't even know how to explain my small feelings.
It's almost perfect with these elements and I also really liked the cinematography, some scenes were beautifully shot and cherry on top, every soundtracts are really pleasant and catchy to listen!
I highy recommend it!
p-s: I'm maybe weird but I didn't really mind the age gap between the maind leads (although yes, at the begining, I've started to be concerned however as episodes went by, I've just accepted and I've even found them really cute. Well, I don't want to add something more because it's going to be a bit too long and it would be another topic to discuss (or maybe not).
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Not perfect but it's watchable
I think they wanted to copy the japanese style including some of the thai culture and elements but it was not really good??I didn't watched the Japanese adaptation nor read the manga so I absolutely don't know the story and its characters. However, it's kind of disappointing when it didn't get my attention as expected and that in a BL, I was mainly happy and cheering on the side couple which is a hetero couple! I appreciate and enjoyed a lot Half and Matmi but I also like the friendship between Atom and Matmi.
Except the ton of product placement.. And Usually I'm aware of it and I don't mind it but this one was indeed a bit too much, I still find it funny, cute and somehow entertaining (although I found myself being on my cellphone playing some games and the episode playing on the background lmao). Not the best, not perfect but it's watchable to spend on my free time.
It also tackles some youth issues which are also relatable but I still don't think I'll rewatch.
The only thing that I love the most is the OST but also the couple of Matmee and Half lol
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Last Twilight is like a healing book
Since the trailer, I was looking forward to this serie and when I've started the first episode, I was kind of mindblowing.. No, each episode, I was gradually endeared by the story and its characters.It was like a journey filled with hope, acceptance, and healing. they made me go through some feels (mainly smiling and shed some tears haha), it was a rollercoster. They also captured some beautiful moments, nice and interesting details.
It has some flaws but at the same time, I'm too soft that I found it perfect. I loved everything about it, great production, directing and acting. Jimmy Jitaraphol and Sea Tawinan , the main leads improved in this and they deserve some recognition. The original soundtracks are also so good and so emotional.
Although, I was ok for another ending and I wanted some other extra scenes to be impactful and heartwarming but still, it was a good closure. So either way, I think I'm still happy.
And finally, Last Twilight is not my last memory but rather, one of my best memories forever. It's a slice of life serie that I would like to comeback to watch some good memories.
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It could be better with more episodes
Alright, the journey of Step by Step comes to an end and honestly I'm left with mixed feelings, especially after watching the last episode.At first, I was so into the story and unlike some people, I really loved the work aspect so it didn't bother me. I liked the slow paced but some scenes could be more developped, it's a pity. I think it seems quite common for the production of DeeHup House even though they bring a nice quality in term of filming, cinematography and colors.
I think, it was quite risky to adapted a very long novel (3 books!) into a serie with 12 eps and as I said, it could be better with a few more episodes so they might not rush things.
There is also, sometimes, problem with editing, I'm sorry, I'm not maybe the good person to talk about it but as a viewer, it makes me unsatisfied and it's sad because I really love the idea, the storytelling. I wish I could rate it higher but then.. Maybe I'm also a bit too generous.
For the acting side, it was alright but then Man Trisanu stood up the most as Boss Jeng. I really like his character but also how he portrayed him with his expressions and how he delivered the lines. I could rate thanks to him 10/10 for the acting but then, I have to think about others and Ben Bunyapol as Pat, since it's his first work, it was alright, not bad but I think it's also because of the writing of his character who is quite childish and has some insecurities due to several reasons.
I wasn't so much fond of the side couple Jaab and Jane/Jen but I felt bad for them. They deserved a better ending.
Nonetheless, despite some flaws, I kind of miss them and miss every Tuesday because it was my comfort serie, I shared, even though I was just a viewer, the feelings, moments and the part of these characters slice of life.
The soundtracks are catchy, easy to listen, I really love it.
And wish the best for all of them and looking forward to their respective works.
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The journey of the trainees
How to begin with?Some parts were really good, it's hilarious (some times it became a meme itself) and some parts were not that good or it's because it's not what I've expected. I was a bit disappointed but overall, I rated higher because of the quality of the cinematography, the acting and the fact that I thoroughly enjoyed every episodes (even when things kind of disappointed me), I took it as a slice of life and not a typical BL. For sure, the BL part lacks some background that could be improved.
I think, they could have more than 12 episodes to dive into each characters and of course, for Ryan and Jane and then it could be kind of perfect.
What I also really like, it kind of teach me and for someone who have never worked in a production / entertainment industry, it could be an eye-opener (ok although I already know some points) but for those who have already worked in this field, I do understand it might be repetitive and somehow useless. But still it was done nicely!
Sorry, it's quite short but I finished a while.. Anyway, I'm part of the minority who loved this show despite some flaws.
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