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I don't think there's anything wrong with comparing the two adaptations of the story. I've watched every version of Boys Over Flowers/Hana Yori Dango and it's very interesting to compare how different countries have tackled the manga . As long as you give the new version a fair chance and aren't gratuitously mean, it's fun to compare the actors, how they adapted the same scenes, production values, OST etc.

What I loved about Kurosawa's fantasies at the start is that they were so boyfriend coded, you could tell right away that he really cares for Adachi. I never thought Adachi came across as homophobic, just completely flummoxed because he never imagined anyone would have feelings for him much less Mr. Perfect.

If I'm nitpicking the Thai first episode I think Achi already seems a more open to Karan's feelings which kind of messes with the narrative arc a bit. That initial freakout is supposed to set up the journey he takes to learn to love himself.

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The age gap was also too much, I know the Japan version deliveryman was in his 20s but he looked 14 and it freaked me out 😭

It's also that Cherry Magic is a proven IP with international appeal, they know it's going to grab a big audience.

Comparison between Japan ep 1 vs. Thailand ep 1

Production quality: Thailand is much much much better. The Japanese version, even though I loved it, had terrible color grading and just looked cheap. GMMTV obviously invested money into this production. The opening scenes of Achi going to work were especially pretty.

Acting: The Thai actors did well but Japan has better acting from the leads. Machida Keita as Kurosawa did a fantastic job of presenting a polished exterior but letting you know through his eyes and posture what he was really thinking and feeling. And Akaso Eiita was a hilarious baby constantly on the verge of a nervous breakdown. TayNew are solid but not quite to that level. I'm not sure New is selling me on being a virgin. But I expect the Thai second leads to do better because the Japanese second leads were pretty terrible.

OST: Thailand by a mile, which you'd expect from GMMTV

Story: The vibe from Thailand was a lot more low key and bittersweet than the Japanese first episode which leaned heavily into OTT comedy. Achi's loneliness came through much more strongly. It also felt like Achi is already more open to exploring his feelings for Karan while Adachi was having a full meltdown in Japan's first ep. I like the localization to Thailand and the blending of Thai and Japanese elements in the sets and story (the company has the same name in both versions).

My verdict: This is a really solid start. It hasn't grabbed me the way Japan did but it also feels like the director is trying to do something different with the basic story. The inherent sweetness of the original is still there. They also have more time to tell the story and we will definitely get more skinship in the Thai version so I'm really excited to see how it all unfolds.

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Same, that first episode was straight up terrible. Not the fault of the actors at all, it's a writing fail

The two other women who work for her could testify that she wasn't abusive and that the other woman was nuts. That whole setup makes no sense at all. Also why did her sisters and niece move back with her, don't they have jobs and school?

The scooter race was so unserious 🤣🤣

Since Cherry Magic Thailand is about to drop I decided to finally watch the original and omg it was everything I ever wanted it's so cuuuuuuuuuuuute 🍒✨🫰🫶😍 But as much as I loved the original I'm still excited to see what Thailand does with the story.

I mostly love adaptations because I enjoy seeing what the different directors and actors do with the same source material. For example, I've seen every live action version of Hana Yori Dango/Boys Over Flowers and I thought F4 Thailand was fantastic. GMMTV knows this story has huge international appeal so I think they are investing the money to tell the story right but with a Thai vibe instead of a Japanese vibe.

The first episode was super cute but I do not like the second couple. I'm tired of harassment being passed off as flirting. Also Neo proved he can do so much more than this.

I don't know why they set this in college.They could have done almost this exact same plot with the leads as working adults. Off as an unhappy stressed out doctor and Gun cooking at his family's struggling restaurant. The ship would be intact only they'd be playing adults. It's weird they're boxed in like this because EarthMix haven't fallen into this trap for some reason.

Where can I find the uncut version?

I agree, they need something like a Moonlight Chicken where they get to play their ages. This drama is very cute but they can do this kind of thing in their sleep. I know that Off has branched out with Midnight Motel and even The Jungle as bad as that was

This reminds me of my reaction to Call It Love 😆 but I hope you stick with the drama because the color scheme is used in contrast with the colors in later episodes, the differences are striking and effective

So many people with second lead syndrome but to me if you hang out with someone for 10 years under the guise of friendship while hoping for more, that's not terribly romantic. He was sweet and adorable and cared for the FL but he was also immature.

Something I loved about the ML is that he wasn't afraid to show his interest or to be his authentic weirdo self. Also he was mature, a real adult. I love the scene where she rejects him and he says you rejecting me is okay, it happens, but it's not okay for you to put yourself down.

I love Dr. Dong & Da-eun together but the 2ML is more conventionally cute so I guess that's why people got SLS

I don't think the story really takes off until episode 3 and the fl's mental health journey doesn't start until episode 7. Having said that, I did enjoy all the characters right away so if you don't that might be a sign it's not for you

No, it goes back to one ep per week for the rest of the run