MizMystixism

I see your point, and I agree that following a trend is not a justification, but it's a book adaptation anyway. And I'm simply giving an insight about Thai GL books at that time. Planoy's books are no less in certain problematic behaviors either, but the scriptwriter and production made a lot of adjustments in the adaptations to tone down those issues. Some turned out pretty well, and people are loving them.

From your profile picture, you seem to watch a lot of GLs, so you must've noticed that all adaptations aren’t exactly like the books. And like I said earlier, there will surely be some changes with Poisonous Love as well. Let’s wait and see how this series turns out. 😉

One thing we need to know is that the book was released in 2015, and back then, Meenam and Planoy were among the prominent GL authors. At that time, the slap-kiss genre with those problematic characters was quite popular, both in straight and GL books (I can't speak for BL since I don't read it). It’s kind of crazy to think about why people are into that kind of content, but we can't ignore the fact that it was once a big trend in the genre.

And as the trend slowly fades, those ideas no longer seem appropriate with the current audience. Hence, the production and scriptwriters have to alter a lot from the original source to make sure it won't come off too problematic. I'm sure they'll do the same with Poisonous Love.

I may not have insights into every country, but from my experience working across SEA, most TV stations/channels produced their own content/dramas, and hired talent from different agencies as well. In Thailand, for instance, GMMTV and Channel 3 are among the biggest channels that have their own artists. So when they announce a new show, you can bet it’s almost guaranteed to air on schedule. But like you pointed out, yes, other companies have to pitch their shows to be aired on national TV and also other streaming platforms to gain more viewership.

You're not wrong about Japan doesn't give a crap about international viewers. They know their target audiences, and they don't have much to lose by not going global.

Totally understand that we often remember the crappy memories more than the good stuff. 😆 At least we can see some progress in this series, even if it’s a bit too slow. I’m super excited about this series since it’s the first horror GL 😊

I wouldn't say one country is better than the other because in reality, it really depends on the company/production itself. Some projects have secured a solid budget, enough manpower, and locked airing slot/streaming platform, so they can roll out smoothly. But others might hit some bumps in the road. And airing slots/streaming platforms play a big role as well. If the projects are outsourced, the companies have to hustle to lock the deal compared to in-house productions. So here is where connections and media politics come into play. But that's a conversation for another day. 😊

And if you look closely, there are only a few Thai GL projects that are on pause while others are actively progressing with workshops and script readings, some are already filming.

First and foremost we need to understand that making a series or a film involves an extensive multi-stage process - pre-production, principal photography, and post-production. All require careful planning, coordination, and execution, especially for complex projects with large casts and special effects.

Many companies announce the project to generate engagement and create hype around the project. However, there are plenty of reasons why some projects might not kick off right away. Budget, casting and distribution are the common problems faced. And it's a bit unfair to focus solely on Thai production because production in other countries is no different.

Then you already know the reason behind the delay. Casting the right cast is crucial. I know it firsthand, as I work in TV production myself and have handled countless auditions. Besides, it's a horror series, so I bet there needs to be thorough preparation. Thai people are very spiritual.

There are many GL series coming out soon, so waiting a little while won't be a big issue. I prefer to wait a bit longer for a well-made series than to watch a series that seems rushed.

Chill. Producing a series is not as easy as people thought especially for a small company like Baanchan. There must the some financial issue. And they're doing casting soon. At least we know something is moving forward rather than a standstill or worse, cancelation like Be Mine.

Why?

An original series.

The needle or susuk is quite famous especially in Malay Archipelago region. Despite the popularity of plastic surgery, botox and fillers these days, some people still turn to susuk for their beauty needs. But the consequences are indeed scary.

There are a few with GL/lesbian stories actually. You can check my list here:
- https://kisskh.at/list/3DgEPnpL

I love that this drama has more mature tone and puts the queen front and center alongside the king, which is something we don't see often in historical k-dramas. I'm here for the solid performances.

So glad to find someone who thinks the same! I get that many people don’t watch this drama because it doesn’t starred A-listers and the historical inaccuracy, but somehow I like it. Love the Queen.

I hope 'Claire Nineteen Scars' is just a nickname. If that's her actual name, I hope someone will edit it with the right Thai name instead of putting the direct Google translation.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEijCG6CyyI

At this point I can only hope that it won't end up dead like Be Mine.

Kagesama (KA9ESAMA) wrote ClaireBelle. But Kagesama co-wrote Petrichor with another author under the name SixTeenSeven. So I think it's important to acknowledge that Petrichor is the work of two authors.

Not the same author

Actually, it's more like this series has 2 BL actors. And in the book, there's no BL story whatsoever.

Full: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUKS17thvrM
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9kGc0USqGY
MV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFYd9VMjgNo