The scarf scene would have never made sense here due to Thailand being a tropical place with little chance of…
I don't think the poster is saying there should have been a scarf scene but rather the umbrella scene wasn't written or performed to bring the same emotional impact. The scene is important because it's the first time Achi/Adachi realizes someone amazing views him as a worthwhile person.
Since you've already gotten blowback from a stan 😅 what do you think of the Thai leads vs. the Japanese leads? I think New and Eiiji are so different it's like they are playing different characters so it's hard to compare. New isn't showing the panic that Eiiji had at the start which kind of messes with the character's arc, unless Thailand is planning on taking the whole thing in a different direction and focusing more on him resenting Karan's perfection. Tay is solid but I prefer Keita because he was so good at bringing out Kurosawa's vulnerability which made me fall in love with the character.
I rated this much higher than you because I loved the core trio and the emotional ties they formed as well as the humor. But I agree with you 💯 on the obsession stories and especially the big bad guy. It didn't fit the story at all and basically ruined the ending for me.
Upon rewatching EP1 here's some of my thoughts as someone who's familiar with all 4 variations of the story: Cherry…
I agree with what you said about part 4 because it makes it seem like Achi is open to Karan feeling that way about him which is too soon and kind of messes with the character arc.
What I loved about Kurosawa's fantasies at the start is that they were so boyfriend coded, you could tell right…
I mean the live action. I know IRL people have super smutty thoughts but the story is a fable so I find the sweet fantasies endearing. Also your crush is hilarious, I love hands and arms myself 😌
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.
That was better than I expected. By letting us see images of what Karan wants to do to Achi, Achi's reactions…
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.
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.
I could see it happening, though, even to the strongest of people.Even IRL, there are stars who with a fake accusation…
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?
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 agree, they need something like a Moonlight Chicken where they get to play their ages. This drama is very cute…
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.
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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.
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.
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.