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Strong Chemistry, Mediocre Drama, Rushed Side Stories
I was really excited going into I Wanna Be Sup’tar because I loved LillyBelle and their chemistry in Harmony Secret—and thankfully, this series did not disappoint.
Wannueng and Win’s dynamic is easily the highlight. Their chemistry feels natural, and the rom-com tone suits them really well. It might come off as a bit corny to some people, but I personally really enjoyed it—especially watching Win slowly fall in love over time. I also really liked the music—it added a lot to the overall vibe of the show.
That said, the side characters felt more odd than anything else. Meedee seemed strangely attached, but we’re never really given enough background to understand her history with Wannueng, so it just feels confusing. May, on the other hand, comes off as straight-up toxic and honestly goes to extreme lengths just to get with Win—it ends up feeling over the top. I do like FayGene as a pairing and think they’re cute, but their storyline felt rushed—they go from being heartbroken in the same room to suddenly hooking up, which made the progression feel unearned.
The drama itself also felt very mediocre at times, with conflicts that were pretty avoidable, which made parts of the story frustrating to sit through.
One thing that really stood out in a negative way was the inclusion of a few non-consensual scenes, which was pretty concerning. I do appreciate that the production listened to feedback and removed one of the scenes, but that kind of issue shouldn’t have been there in the first place.
Overall, despite its flaws, I enjoyed the series for what it was. It’s fun and entertaining on a first watch, but not something I’d personally go back and rewatch. Still, the strong chemistry and rom-com vibe carry it enough for me to give it a solid 7.5/10.
Wannueng and Win’s dynamic is easily the highlight. Their chemistry feels natural, and the rom-com tone suits them really well. It might come off as a bit corny to some people, but I personally really enjoyed it—especially watching Win slowly fall in love over time. I also really liked the music—it added a lot to the overall vibe of the show.
That said, the side characters felt more odd than anything else. Meedee seemed strangely attached, but we’re never really given enough background to understand her history with Wannueng, so it just feels confusing. May, on the other hand, comes off as straight-up toxic and honestly goes to extreme lengths just to get with Win—it ends up feeling over the top. I do like FayGene as a pairing and think they’re cute, but their storyline felt rushed—they go from being heartbroken in the same room to suddenly hooking up, which made the progression feel unearned.
The drama itself also felt very mediocre at times, with conflicts that were pretty avoidable, which made parts of the story frustrating to sit through.
One thing that really stood out in a negative way was the inclusion of a few non-consensual scenes, which was pretty concerning. I do appreciate that the production listened to feedback and removed one of the scenes, but that kind of issue shouldn’t have been there in the first place.
Overall, despite its flaws, I enjoyed the series for what it was. It’s fun and entertaining on a first watch, but not something I’d personally go back and rewatch. Still, the strong chemistry and rom-com vibe carry it enough for me to give it a solid 7.5/10.
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