Not a Robot

Fan service means they are doing intimate behaviors that are strictly for the fans, not because they are a real couple. Sometimes authors will write extras that are not canon just to for the fans. I believe (from either Max or Tul) there is even a Thai word for pretend couple. I personally do not care for fan meets where the organizers make the actors almost kiss (no longer done due to COVID). The fans in Thailand, Philippines, China, etc., love these fan meets though. I'm basing my opinion on certain actors' ability to sell out venues (before COVID) that hold a few hundred people. I do not have a problem with these events because it gives the actors opportunities to make money. Thailand has low wages, and this money can help them with their future. This is just my opinion.

I like this series, but I also read shapeshifter manga and webtoons. I can see why some people don't like it, because it could be seen as strange. I think the actors are doing a good job conveying their feelings, and the characters are likable.

I commend the production company for creating this since shape shifting on a lower budget is a huge risk. I haven't read the comic so I don't know this story, but apparently was very popular in China and Japan.

I almost made a huge mistake and passed this up because of the title and well...Hotel Stars. I'm still a little startled by Boss' resemblance to Singto, but this is slowly diminishing. I give Star Hunter Entertainment respect for casting lead and supporting characters who look Thai, instead of the usual fair, ethnic Chinese, and Thai mixed with Caucasian actors that we usually see. No hate since i'm mixed, but I love seeing people who look Thai in Thai dramas who are not exclusively thugs or villains.

Because of the acting, and chemistry between the actors, I really liked this series, even though I skipped Ep 11 because I figured it would only be angst, with no value added and I was right. I did not need to go back and watch it to figure out Ep. 12. I clicked on the director and screenwriter and learned that the screenwriter wrote I Told Sunset About You. I'm in the 1% who felt ITSAY was not a "masterpiece," just a good series. This screenwriter seems to like to create what in real life would be "toxic" people, such as Teh and Fah. They string along their partners while the partner has to constantly adjust and adapt to their whims. Please, find another archetype in your next series.

The only reason I don't want a series for Vee and Dome is that it will be Vee stringing Dome along for multiple episodes of angst.

Thanks for the info. I haven't read the novel, but was basing it on the school uniform, and Daisy's clothing (more androgynous) that she identified as a male.

To me, Toh's character is an outward expression of inner monologues and dialogues people have when they have their first major crush. Many of us cringe at some of the things he says and does, but I love Toh for his quirks. His quirks, his loyalty, and his bravery once he sets his fears aside is what would make me like him.

Thank you for having a fem gay man, Daisy, who gets the guy and is not just the comic relief. Fem gay men have always been in for forefront of gay rights, but have been kind of pushed out of the picture in entertainment, in favor of straight passing characters. I would love to see Daisy and Intouch with their own series.

I just found out that the director of this series directed Love Sick 2 and Make it Right.

Edited: Just found out that Daisy is a transwoman. "The Boy Foretold by the Stars" is still my favorite then.

Usually a second installment is much weaker than the first, but Country Boy 2 was amazing.

I wanted to thank you for working so hard for those of us who do not speak Thai. I know that it's hard work to provide subs and wanted you to know your efforts are appreciated.

I wish I were in Thailand! The last time I visited was 2019. I appreciate Oops I'm an Alien for subbing too. It reminds me of the old days.

I'm glad things are getting back to normal in Thailand because Thai fans are super supportive. I really liked them in this series. Too bad they production company didn't English sub the series.

Facts.

I just find it ironic that some of people doing the most caterwauling about the show being toxic, are the most toxic people on the boards.

I loved this episode. The cameos were great, the dancing and singing in the pink boxers was cute, and I even enjoyed the PDA. I appreciated that Lian kept singing and dancing after Kuea left. I think the message of this series is to be yourself. and seeing Lian and Kuea moving toward that, is great to watch.

I edited the comment to be clear that it is only my opinion, and that going abroad always seems to come up in these series. I think I was just low key mad that Theo just up and left Akk.

That was a better ending. I wish they had used it.

I was very disappointed in the ending. I did not read the novel, so I don't know if it deviated from the book. A major character flaw with Theo is that he is a rebel without a cause. He moves back to Thailand, stages a major fight for the literature major, then abandons both the major and Akk to move to France with his mother, when the mother didn't need to move to France right now. Theo has obviously learned to be selfish from this parents. Akk should said goodbye, then moved on. Theo is probably going to be even more dramatic in France since he will have the upper hand in language and cultural knowledge.

The subs are great. This episode was heavy and the translation really helped me understand the story.

There are times when Lian just looks at Kuea in the face, and his eyes are communicating his feelings. I give Zee such credit being able to pull that off. I find there are manga type elements, and since my BL interest started with manga, I enjoy it. For example, chopping an egg with a meat cleaver. There is a common manga trope where one character will try to chop a daikon or other vegetable with a meat cleaver and raises their arm vertically. It's like an inside joke. The sexual tension between Kuea and Lian was lovely, props to Zee and Nunew because at Nunew's age, I would have been very conscious with that scene.