Pincolino

Okay, I have a migraine, but I still want to write something about this series, the characters, the last episode ...
First of all, it seems to be consensus that Sorn is an a**hole, and Jun deserves better.
Well, I can't really argue with that, but I still want to share my thoughts.
This series looks like one of those toxic cliché top-bottom series, with Sorn being this cold, stiff and dominant guy who doesn't show emotions and is super perfect and good-looking and great in bed (lol).
Jun is the clumsy dorky kid that knows nothing, is controlled by Sorn and helpless.
Not really.
I may be in the minority, but for me it was clear from the very beginning that Sorn is head over heels for Jun. The scene where he gave him a blowjob surprised me. That's a rather submissive thing to do for the great dominant good-looking perfect top who everybody wants. From the very beginning, it was clear that he wants Jun badly. The actor is great in portraying the longing and passion. I could feel it through the screen how badly he wanted to sleep with him.
So what did he do to Jun? If I think about the very first scene, where Jun caught him masturbating, what would be a normal reaction? For Jun to just turn around and walk away. But he didn't. He was getting horny instead. Imagine the roles had been reversed, everyone would think Sorn is a pervert, getting horny while peeking at his junior masturbating. My point is, Jun comes across as this (sexually) curious, horny kid, that wants to experiment and is rather promiscuous. Even though he isn't promiscuous, but since he is so easy going, getting along with everybody, hanging out at bars, that's the impression someone can get, so I think Sorn's jealousy isn't unreasonable. He obviously wants Jun to himself, but he can't control him. He is unable to tell Jun about his feelings, and all that crap about Jun being a bad kisser and he needs a teacher - well, that was unnecessary. But he never forced himself on him. He told him once he will stop if Jun doesn't like it. There was a scene where Jun closed the door in his face. Sorn never gets aggressive, he takes it with an annoyed or well, sad face. He accepts Juns decisions. Not gonna lie, but it surprised me many times how docil and helpless Sorn really is.
Talking about the last episode and people complaining nothing happened:
Jun was sitting on the floor on purpose to give Sorn the opportunity to do something to him, which basically means he wanted something done to him, but instead of just admitting or initiating it himself, he sat in front of him between his legs. Then the scene in the restaurant. He played him on purpose, made him jealous, just to tease him. He wanted to split the bill, because he wants to be equal in this relationship. This shows, that he takes this relationship serious. Sorn refuses, because he wants to care for Jun, not understanding what this really is about. Jun is grumpy. At home, Jun wants to help him cook. Sorn refuses again - but then he changes his mind. That's a big step. They both are making this work slowly. Sorn is impressed by Jun's cooking skills, the forehead kiss happens, and then later, they kiss on the couch happen, and I'm too lazy to check all the scenes, but I'm pretty sure that was the very first time that Jun moved his lips first, so he kissed him first. We are slowly getting a shift in the power dynamics, even though I never thought that Sorn overpowers Jun in any way.
Those two are both lying to each other and hurting each other. But that's the game, that's the plot. Sorn could tell him straight to his face, he likes him. Problem solved. Jun could do the same. Problem solved! They won't. At least not yet. But they are slowly going in the right direction, and this episode was the first step.
Now I feel that I wrote too much about this silly series, but I love the games, and I love how both are so helpless and stubborn and are suffering, because of their stubbornness.

I'm starting to laugh at Sorn even more than Jun. Those sad puppy eyes when Jun talked about his "date", the cute bear. Poor Sorn! But he brought it upon himself, I guess. It's a while now that I think he looks miserable. LMAO. Let's be honest, even if they confess their love to each other, dealing with Jun will NEVER be easy!

Don't belittle this series. I read things like "there is no plot", "it's so bad that it's good", "the acting is stiff".
Nope.
There is good acting from Oat. The guy is incredible. He is without a doubt the star of the series. The plot is questionable and not new. Senior teaches junior about sex and stuff. Yeah. That's ... well, whatever. But the execution is fun. Jun isn't your typical shy and inexperienced junior, the guy is so funny, and he knows what he wants. There was never any pressure, so this is not even toxic like people make it out to be. The more you watch, the more obvious it is, that Jun has Sorn wrapped around his finger. Those two seem to match each other well, and from the end credits I feel like this is the beginning of a pretty healthy relationship. Sure, the whole jealousy thing and the fact that they aren't honest and don't communicate is not great. But this is an old-school-plot, the kind that apparently never dies out.
And then the NC scenes. How many actors can pull it off? This is an accomplishment by itself. They have great chemistry, and more than the actors, I praise the production company. That's how it's done! Some good music, slow motion, showing as much as possible, but not too much. Other companies should take some notes!
So yeah, I'm done now.
This is my new obsession. I can't remember when it was the last time I had so much fun. But if not for Oat (Jun) I would skip this series for sure. So people, if you think there is no good acting, watch him closely. He reminds me of War. Both remind me of War and Yin, with Yin playing the older one, while being younger. It's the same here.
I don't know if we will see those two ever again, but I'm a fan now.

There is indeed stellar acting to be found.
Oat is great. Where was this guy hiding? He makes this series 100% work, otherwise it would be cringy and stupid. The guy has millions of different face expressions, his acting is very natural, the chemistry with his co-star great.
He reminds me of War. Both are similar to War and Yin, with Yin being the younger one but playing the older character. Same here.
I'm glad they didn't cast a young 22 years old for the role of the "kid". It would feel awkward for sure, but Oat is the GOAT. I'm honestly in love with that dorky and sassy character.

Because of your comment (you wrote the same somewhere else) I watched My Stubborn today and had the time of my life!
Thank you!

That's the first raunchy comedy BL series that I like.
I just started it, but this is gold.

I loved Gawin with Krist. They had great chemistry. But he is not the best actor out there.

Whites age at 30, Asians at 40, and Blacks look still good at 50. Don't ask me why.

Can I be honest? This looks and feels like a low quality series. The flow just isn't right. The directing, the editing - I don't like it. The actors aren't anything special, but strangely enough, they have an alluring charm. I like Keen, sometimes I enjoy his acting a lot, sometimes I don't think it's very good. Same for Than. Overall, he plays the role well, but he isn't an outstanding actor. Both have good chemistry, though. The older actors are terrible, like always in BL series. I don't know where they find those people. The plot has potential though, but I have no idea where they are going with the couples. Maybe that's the reason why I'm still invested. The main couple fought so much this episode, I was thinking how they will fix this. The next moment they apologize, then there is tension again. It's not that I didn't see the romance between them, but I was constantly wandering, how they will fix this relationship and where this is going. Then they kissed, which I didn't expect so early. But I liked it, since we already could feel there is something between them, it just didn't seem like it would work out so easily. I'm not criticizing the writing here, I think those characters being so unpredictable is the reason, why I still enjoy it.
So well, lets see where this is going.
It feels different somehow, new and exciting.

For all those people who are gushing over this first episode saying this is good for Thai BL, the acting is great, this is on another level: watch Be My Favorite. It has the same vibe. Mostly because of Krist's acting, but also regarding the production quality. Singto is the better actor than Gawin, though, but the writing is most likely better in Be My Favorite. We will see.
But seriously, same vibe. Phi reminds me a lot of the not so great future version of Kawi. Aou is there too.

And TayNew next year with a new BL.
Can you believe it?
Miracles still happen.

lol, good one

Where is the "home of phobia"?

Sotus
One of the most successful BL series, back then they were pioneers in the genre

First time seeing Krist doing a kiss scene that looks natural

I'm in desperate need of a good BL.

The plot is unique, the main actors are good, the chemistry is chemistrying.
The production, overall writing and direction are terrible. Terrible.
In better hands, this plot could be fire. But nope. It's a cheap BL production with terrible older actors, cringy crying, ridiculous loan sharks and police men, ridiculous situations etc.
They aren't even trying.

There is nothing to explain. I find both actors neither charming nor attractive. Their acting, their body language, their voices, even their smiles are not to my liking.
I'm picky when it comes to storytelling, but I'm easily charmed by actors. Those two just aren't doing it for me.

I couldn't care less what people love or not love, but it has to be studied why so many are so charmed by those two. Worst couple I have ever seen, and I watch BL for 10 years.

I find both actors extremely cringy, it makes me uncomfortable watching them. How they deliver their lines, even their voices, I hate it. Especially the black haired guy's voice makes my fingernails curl. There must be some sorcery going on, that people are so into them.
Don't know about "big budget series" – it's not my business how well other series are doing or not.
No hate here, but I'm baffled how those two can be so popular. Good for them, though!