High chemistry, but weighed down by immature tropes
Be Mine SuperStar is a series that leaves me with a bittersweet taste. While it boasts high-quality production elements and visually appealing direction, it ultimately stumbles when it comes to character development.
The connection between the main leads, Punn and Ashi, is undeniable; when they are in sync, sparks fly and they give us some truly beautiful moments. However, whenever Punn starts behaving like a 12-year-old, it completely kills the mood for me. There is a fine line between being "cute" and being straight-up immature, and Punn crosses it so often that it becomes exhausting.
For me, the lowest point of the show is Nitta’s (Pinyadar Salinvarradar) performance. Her role is honestly painful to watch. It’s hard to understand how anyone in their right mind would act in such an absurd and exaggerated way in a professional setting, or in real life, for that matter. Her presence on the filming sets is irritating and strips the plot of any seriousness.
On the bright side, the second couple, Ming and Namning, is my absolute favorite. Their story feels solid, and they actually behave like two adults.
Bottom line: This is a series with fantastic chemistry between the actors, but it’s dragged down by insufferable side characters and a protagonist who needs to grow up a bit. If you’re looking for a light romance and you love second-lead couples, give it a shot, but be prepared to hit the fast-forward button during Nitta’s scenes.
The connection between the main leads, Punn and Ashi, is undeniable; when they are in sync, sparks fly and they give us some truly beautiful moments. However, whenever Punn starts behaving like a 12-year-old, it completely kills the mood for me. There is a fine line between being "cute" and being straight-up immature, and Punn crosses it so often that it becomes exhausting.
For me, the lowest point of the show is Nitta’s (Pinyadar Salinvarradar) performance. Her role is honestly painful to watch. It’s hard to understand how anyone in their right mind would act in such an absurd and exaggerated way in a professional setting, or in real life, for that matter. Her presence on the filming sets is irritating and strips the plot of any seriousness.
On the bright side, the second couple, Ming and Namning, is my absolute favorite. Their story feels solid, and they actually behave like two adults.
Bottom line: This is a series with fantastic chemistry between the actors, but it’s dragged down by insufferable side characters and a protagonist who needs to grow up a bit. If you’re looking for a light romance and you love second-lead couples, give it a shot, but be prepared to hit the fast-forward button during Nitta’s scenes.
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