Now having watched both the Korean version and Thai version, I’m curious to see how counterparts from each adaptation would interact with each other.
Off and Bong-pal would probably start off fighting because they’d both be after a ghost they see when walking the same street, and then they’d both be like “That’s my ghost! I saw it first!” And then after, they’d probably be like “You can see ghosts? I can see ghosts too! Wait…” *Give each other suspicious looks* Then they’d probably have a cook off.
Jeen and Hyunji would get along. But I feel as though at first they’d have a “stare you down” moment before complimenting each other’s shoes or something. They’d probably go on a shopping spree or sit and watch their significant others make fools out of themselves during the cook-off.
Junior and Leng and Cheon-sang and In-rang would outright declare their rivalry or being archenemies. Leng and In-rang would have a hacking contest (or just trade computer tips and tricks amiably) while Cheon-sang and Junior would sit and have an informal debate on whose team was better. “My team/club (I mean business) is better than yours because…” But then Cheon-sang and Junior would start arguing again because they picked up the same item/piece of food from a dish that was being served at the cook out. Leng and In-rang would have to hold them back when things get ugly. Lol.
Then there are the Uncles — Master Mon and Monk Myung-cheol would probably just compare and trade merch/tools and go out and have a big feast somewhere and comeback to eat whatever their nephews cooked during the cook off.
The cook off would then end when Junior and Cheon-sang receive phone calls about a job (the same job), and Seondae Soup and Sok Lek would team up (after the groups stop arguing, and the uncles help them make a compromise) to fight the conveniently powerful ghost(s) together while donning their snappy black suits.
Jeen and Hyun-Ji would probably give a good power house kick together when they tag-team the ghost.
Meanwhile…Mon and Myung-cheol are finishing off the rest of the food together.
- Bonus (which contains a tiny tiny spoiler):
Kyung-ja and Jim would either become roommates/besties or make it a contest on who could attract the most men.
(Note: They’d most likely be speaking English to communicate better with each other or some other working language)
And that's fine, it's all subjective opinion anyway, the fact I like the Thai version better and a lot folks do,…
I did notice that Thai remakes are much grittier.
But I enjoyed Leng and Junior’s (Cheon-sang and In-rang in K-Version) characters more in this version if not the same. I feel as though they had a lot more to do. Their humor and bond gave a whole ‘nother vibe that makes it a contrast to K-version.
(BTW: I like the Star Wars and Star Trek analogy. Accurate way to put it).
Thai version is better. Hands down. I went back and forth watching both (After an episode of one version I’d watch the episode of the other). I didn’t think the FL’s acting was horrible. Before coming on MDL I didn’t think anything of it.
The Thai version was the one that made me laugh and truly root for the main leads. I also enjoyed the character design and their outfits. Many gripe about Jeen’s red dress, but I understand the choice because it fit her character. I liked Off’s “goth” look, the uncle’s hair style, and Leng and Juniors “nerd” garb.
Also, I like the ending better.
And… I felt like the duo (Leng and Junior) had more of a part and could hold their own; no need to rely on Jeen and Off to protect them. They grew just as much as Jeen and Off. I also liked in this version how it felt like Jeen and Off enjoyed and appreciated the duo’s company.
And… I also feel as though the overall story adaptation was made for Thailand (as though their version was the OG and made for it).
Edit: I wonder who would want to make another adaptation. I think Japan could pull it off, but the storyline wouldn’t be able to be condensed into ten episodes. China would probably do a decent job with the college/university setting, but there’s a lot of censorship, so the story idea itself probably wouldn’t pass the test. Taiwan…hmm…I’m not even sure that’s a possibility. They’re (Taiwanese dramas) almost rare to an extent, and they don’t do horror/ghost genres that much. So, maybe next option, anime adaptation?
Edit: Taiwan can do an adaptation. “Oh no! Here comes trouble” supports this.
It is worth watching. I think Chinese dramas in general are not rated as highly as Korean dramas in general. There…
I’ll definitely refer to this when I’m deciding my next watch. I’ve seen a romcom (24 episode) and historical (?) which has 48 episodes. I want to stick with romcom a bit more.
Also, I like what you said about Taiwan. My first drama was “The Prince Who Turns into a Frog.” Despite there being a lot of elements that would make in an “idol drama”, you wouldn’t have guessed everyone came from the same singing group or something akin to that. So, the talent is truly there.
i was enjoying- found it funny - but then they started these non-sensical issues that just dragged - idk if he…
Oh, yeah! I see what you’re getting at a lot better now. It could’ve been all cleared and solved with a simple convo 😂. I felt like that would’ve been fairer.
It is worth watching. I think Chinese dramas in general are not rated as highly as Korean dramas in general. There…
I get what you mean. Couldn’t have said it better myself. 😌 Yet, I do find that despite how bright Taiwanese dramas may appear on the outside there are dark undertones in the overall plot when it is being played out on screen.
I thought he kinda looked like Big Bang’s Seungri in Love in a Loop. I don’t mean this in a controversial way. Let’s just imagine I’m talking about pre-controversy Seungri.
Anywho, I enjoyed him in Love in a Loop! It’s like he was made to play the part of Mr. Bai.
Off and Bong-pal would probably start off fighting because they’d both be after a ghost they see when walking the same street, and then they’d both be like “That’s my ghost! I saw it first!” And then after, they’d probably be like “You can see ghosts? I can see ghosts too! Wait…” *Give each other suspicious looks* Then they’d probably have a cook off.
Jeen and Hyunji would get along. But I feel as though at first they’d have a “stare you down” moment before complimenting each other’s shoes or something. They’d probably go on a shopping spree or sit and watch their significant others make fools out of themselves during the cook-off.
Junior and Leng and Cheon-sang and In-rang would outright declare their rivalry or being archenemies. Leng and In-rang would have a hacking contest (or just trade computer tips and tricks amiably) while Cheon-sang and Junior would sit and have an informal debate on whose team was better. “My team/club (I mean business) is better than yours because…” But then Cheon-sang and Junior would start arguing again because they picked up the same item/piece of food from a dish that was being served at the cook out. Leng and In-rang would have to hold them back when things get ugly. Lol.
Then there are the Uncles — Master Mon and Monk Myung-cheol would probably just compare and trade merch/tools and go out and have a big feast somewhere and comeback to eat whatever their nephews cooked during the cook off.
The cook off would then end when Junior and Cheon-sang receive phone calls about a job (the same job), and Seondae Soup and Sok Lek would team up (after the groups stop arguing, and the uncles help them make a compromise) to fight the conveniently powerful ghost(s) together while donning their snappy black suits.
Jeen and Hyun-Ji would probably give a good power house kick together when they tag-team the ghost.
Meanwhile…Mon and Myung-cheol are finishing off the rest of the food together.
- Bonus (which contains a tiny tiny spoiler):
Kyung-ja and Jim would either become roommates/besties or make it a contest on who could attract the most men.
(Note: They’d most likely be speaking English to communicate better with each other or some other working language)
But I enjoyed Leng and Junior’s (Cheon-sang and In-rang in K-Version) characters more in this version if not the same. I feel as though they had a lot more to do. Their humor and bond gave a whole ‘nother vibe that makes it a contrast to K-version.
(BTW: I like the Star Wars and Star Trek analogy. Accurate way to put it).
The Thai version was the one that made me laugh and truly root for the main leads. I also enjoyed the character design and their outfits. Many gripe about Jeen’s red dress, but I understand the choice because it fit her character. I liked Off’s “goth” look, the uncle’s hair style, and Leng and Juniors “nerd” garb.
Also, I like the ending better.
And… I felt like the duo (Leng and Junior) had more of a part and could hold their own; no need to rely on Jeen and Off to protect them. They grew just as much as Jeen and Off. I also liked in this version how it felt like Jeen and Off enjoyed and appreciated the duo’s company.
And… I also feel as though the overall story adaptation was made for Thailand (as though their version was the OG and made for it).
Edit: I wonder who would want to make another adaptation. I think Japan could pull it off, but the storyline wouldn’t be able to be condensed into ten episodes. China would probably do a decent job with the college/university setting, but there’s a lot of censorship, so the story idea itself probably wouldn’t pass the test. Taiwan…hmm…I’m not even sure that’s a possibility. They’re (Taiwanese dramas) almost rare to an extent, and they don’t do horror/ghost genres that much. So, maybe next option, anime adaptation?
Edit: Taiwan can do an adaptation. “Oh no! Here comes trouble” supports this.
Also, I like what you said about Taiwan. My first drama was “The Prince Who Turns into a Frog.” Despite there being a lot of elements that would make in an “idol drama”, you wouldn’t have guessed everyone came from the same singing group or something akin to that. So, the talent is truly there.
Also, I thought she looked like Korean actress Song Hye-ko.
Anywho, I enjoyed him in Love in a Loop! It’s like he was made to play the part of Mr. Bai.