Reviews

It's excellence in a way that it's so rarely to see in media

I spent a long time before watching Khemjira, I don't know why. I was really losing time.

It's... insane. It's hard to find words without giving spoilers. It's top-tier acting, perfect screenwriting, perfectly directed, insane photography.

It's fucking insane. Like... it's a level of excellence that is rare to see in media, not only Thai media, i'm saying media in general. Bcs it's a masterpiece.

And it's so deeply cultural, delicate. Every single scene is made with so much care.

It's honestly... like, it's probably one of the best series ever made. Seriously, life-changing.

It’s such a brief review, which is unusual of me, but honestly, no words can put how this series is fucking amazing. JUST WATCH IT.

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I was not ready!!!

It took me around 2 hours to finish the first episode. Why? Because I was either in such disbelief at what I just witnessed and had to watch the scene multiple times, or I needed to just take a few seconds for a mental reset because I wasn't ready for the things that were happening. It was a lot to take in when I wasn't expecting this level of intensity from a GMMTV non-OFFGUN BL project.

Safe to say I loved every second of this BL crime version of 10 Things I Hate About You. They even kept the 90s vibe, which was appreciated, and included a bonus 50-minute short of 10 Things You Shouldn't Do In A Prison.

OST was good & fit each scene really well. (I normally don't bother commenting on the OST unless it was really memorable in a positive or negative way.)

JJ being in an actual relationship in a series is already a treat, but with another man? I was very happily surprised.

The plot hit a couple of slow areas in the pacing around episodes 7-9, but otherwise, each hour-plus-long episode flew by. The relationships felt both like they got enough time to develop and didn't, especially the beginning of Style & Fedal relationship. I wasn't surprised at the "plot twist" regarding Bison and Fedal's parents. To be honest, I knew who their killer was in episode 5 & was 50/50 on whether Keen knew about it. The truth behind Fedal's ex-boyfriend didn't surprise me either.

The only part of the plot that I wanted to speed up and just be done with was when Style and Fedal just walked into someone's home, held them at gunpoint, married the couple, and then ended up holding them at gunpoint again. It was such a long scene that I was more than done with it, but I understood the point of it. How did they even go from holding them up to marrying them?

THEN WE HAVE THE LAST EPISODE! 1 hour and 20 minutes long, and we spend almost 50 minutes in prison doing things that should not be done in a prison! I'm honestly surprised they didn't just time-skip over the prison time. Especially considering they tied up a loose end that I thought was already tied.

All the actors did a phenomenal job, especially in the crying scenes. I already knew I was going to love First and Khaotung because I've loved them in everything. Joong is always solid, and it was nice to see him play a more aggressive character. Dunk is the one who really shook and impressed me. I never would have guessed that he could pull off a bold, flirty, sassy, shameless character so well. Shy, blindly in love, Khaotung, and shameless, flirty Dunk are my new favorites. I didn't expect to enjoy Fedal/Style's couple more than Kant/Bison, but I did. I loved both couples, but I found myself more invested in Fedal/Style. Probably because Fedal was more antagonistic, and I probably have a type.

Also, can we just get more of Dunk in a crop top? His showing off his waist was another thing I couldn't get over, and sometimes it produced some funny reactions. Dunk showing off his waist and Khaotung throwing his leg over First shoulder in episode one was almost enough to take me out. Like DAMN let me BREATH.

SO yeah, I loved the series and will definitely rewatch it someday.

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Bruteforce Luxury

I almost turned this off because i wasn't in the mood for a new money rich ppl kdrama, even with one of my favorite actresses in the lead, but i'm glad i didn't, because that's not what this is.

It's a story about faking your way into exclusivity, only to realize the entire thing is a facade to begin with. Not a groundbreaking message or anything.. but definitely told in a captivating bruteforce rags to riches way here. It seems that kdramas and movies surrounding specific kind of villains lowkey just.. winning, are on the rise lately, and it makes sense given the state of SK.

For a breezy 8 episode thing i finished in a sitting and a half, it did the job. We do lose a bit of steam toward the end as virtually every episode here is packed with revelations and twists already, leaving little for the finale. On the one hand it's interesting the way things kinda just continue along the concept, no spoilers, but on the other, it's just a very typical condensed close that doesn't really leave you wishing for more, but rather makes you look back at the story as a whole and how it was never really as intricate or grand as it seemed.

Still very entertaining for the most part though. It's a dip into pretentious luxury from a unique outsider-but-turns-out-humans-adapt-to-things-rly-freaking-quickly POV. The music was a standout.

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THE SUN FROM ANOTHER STAR..

the series is really great, the storyline is amazing, casting is superb
oat and ngern were made for this series
I can watch this series for 1000 times
but there is only one thing that I didn't like , The song. the song arthit wrote for dao it was noooottttt goooddd at alllll I mean yeah the lyrics were amazing but his english accent was weird
i really loved that series but it doesn't mean I have to like the music too
if the song was written in thai it would have probably sounded well
but whenever that song was playing I just had to skip the scene or i had to watch it in 2x speed
overall a realllyyy amazing series and probably a must watch series with a great storyline
kinda horror plus romantic plus funny series
the nc scenes were pretty natural
the chemistry between the actors was awesome
i would have rated it 10/10 but I'm rating 9.5/10 just because of the song.

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This is a great concept and so fun to watch

While I'm just in the process of watching this, I thought I want to get my reviews in since there's 7 stories.

Story 1/Hi by my luck: OVERALL 9
I really liked this. First of all, the acting is GREAT. It's genuinely pretty brilliant, and the two male leads are able to portray their respective personalities so well that I was surprised more than once. This series portrays not only being in highschool and the uncertainty of the future, but also portrays the pressures, but especially it portrays first love so well. It's so SWEET AND CUTE, and I was pretty happy watching the whole thing. Also yes, HUGE FAN OF THE FRIENDS!!! They give Er so much advice and ask him to fix his shit when needed. I love that.

SPOILER!!!: I really really really liked how neither Er nor Mawin were like omg I/you shouldn't go to Boston. Instead both of them made a promise that they will stick together and like each other through those four years.


Story 2/Not My Father!: OVERALL 7.5
I have to say that I really appreciate the comedic elements in this story, and like the exploration of cult-like behaviours and what it does to people and how they lose themselves. That being said, I think Wutkrai's romance with Ploy is kind of inappropriate. She's supposed to be maybe 21, while Wutkrai (being a lieutenant) is ATLEAST 5 years older, but I think more because he's already doing undercover missions. I would have liked the story better if they had more of a platonic bond. I couldn't really understand how they fell in love when they didn't spend THAT much time together lol.

The acting I really liked, but another issue I have with the story is how they can't decide if they wanna make Ploy a damsel in distress or not. Why is she so smart in some scenes and so frustrating in some others? Quite a few of the things she says just don't add up.

Story 3/Diva Deva Mata:
Starting this now

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He Simu Finally Found Her Little Fox

Just finished another long-awaited series! I gotta say it’s absolutely perfect! Giving it a solid 10/10 – no plot holes or disappointments at all. The story is great, fun in every single episode, every character has real depth and dimension, and no one is left behind. Most importantly, the main couple loves each other with all their hearts – no one can come between them.

He Simu has instantly become my all-time favorite character. She’s strong, intelligent, powerful, yet incredibly lonely. Dilraba portrayed her so perfectly that there wasn’t a single scene where she didn’t nail it. She made me believe wholeheartedly that this is the He Simu who truly deserves to be protected.

As for Duan Xu, Chen Feiyu played the young general and “little fox” so flawlessly and adorably. I honestly fell completely in love with this character. Thank you, little fox Duan, for turning He Simu’s world from boring and lonely into one that’s full of warmth and love.

Overall, Dilraba and Chen Feiyu have incredible chemistry — they make a perfect pair. Their deep and tender love makes the whole story even more captivating! If you haven’t watched Love Beyond the Grave yet, I highly recommend it. It’s totally worth it.

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Stunning.

This is the most beautiful show I've seen in so many years. It's visually stunning from the fairytale set to the gorgeous costume design. This type of story may have been told before but the way it was done here kept me captivated from the first moment to the last. I got lost in the world of Emmaly. This was actually my first true dip into live action BL drama. I've always read my stories but this show has me now fully immersed into this world. The acting was breathtaking for me from Zee and Nunew. I feel like I could watch it without subtitles and see every detail of the story between their eyes. Their chemistry is like nothing I've ever seen before and made me feel like I was falling in love along with them. I hugged my partner a little tighter everytime they fell a little deeper. Not only did they make me a fan of the genre but now a huge fan and working my way through Thai media, a Domundi fan eagerly devouring all their content piece by piece. The Next Prince is addictive perfection and ZeeNunew are my favourite discovery of the decade.

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Pretty Visuals Carried

i really really wanted to love this show. like, i had my expectations so high because of i LOVE kim seonho and go younjung, butttt it was just so frustrating to watch.
*the bad*
i felt that the psychologocal aspect of the drama really took a long time to be cemented into the show. muhee's trauma due to her mom felt more like a horror/supernatural element in the first half. the whole 2nd lead couple subplot felt so forced and unnecessary, guess it was just there to fill time. then there's struggle of a "language barrier" with hiro... girl just use papago. it was just so annoying. stop acting like you can’t communicate, it’s such a non-issue.
the pacing was genuinely terrible in half the episodes, just hour-long marathons of nothing happening. the chemistry was there, and it was good, but it wasn't *it*. i didn't get that spark or the tingle in my stomach i get from the shows i actually love. the ending was even cheaper because in the last 30 minutes, they reveal the truth about her parents, she flies to meet(?) them and we don't even get to see any of that? pfft. i wanted to love it so bad but i just couldn’t.
*the good:*
props to the leads!!! kim seonho, you are insane for those microexpressions. the yearning? the acting? he carried the whole thing. and go younjung is so cuteee, the way she made do rami and cha muhee feel like completely different people was actually so impressive. muhees character backstory is really good and her personality feels very real. the cinematography, scriptwriting and camerwork was gorgeous, the ost was really great, and that last scene of her translating "i miss you" into different languages was such a good stylistic choice.
*overall: 8/10*
the start and end were good, but the middle was such a drag. it’s pretty to look at but i guess my standards were just too high, but this definitely didn't hit the mark especially because it's seonho's big comeback :(

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ALWAYS HOME IN ALL WAYS!

This is definitely one of the most comforting and meaningful watches for me. From the very first episodes, I already loved the direction of the story and how naturally the characters were written. It feels incredibly real and relatable— like watching fragments of ordinary life unfold on screen. Rather than relying on exaggerated drama, it focuses on the warmth, struggles, and transitions that come with growing up. It immediately stood out to me how everyone felt human. Their emotions, mistakes, family dynamics, friendships, and dreams all felt grounded in reality. It is the kind of drama that pulls you in and envelops you with so much warmth, then suddenly makes you emotional without warning— exactly how life is.

I especially appreciate how the drama portrayed youth, school life, friendship, and family with so much healing. There is warmth in every episode, even when the characters are facing conflicts or painful changes as it was all handled maturely and responsibly. That balance is what made it feel so real— because life itself is exactly like that. Joy and hardship often exist side by side, which is why we really just have to move forward.

One of the strongest aspects for me was how it depicted family. I loved the message that parents often hide their struggles from their children because they feel the need to remain strong and dependable— they need to continue being the rock. It beautifully captures how parents can forget themselves in the process of loving their children. It also reminds us that parents need support systems too— friends, neighbors, lifelong companions— just as much as children do. Most especially, marriage life isn't just in rose-colored lenses, instead it is often accompanied with conflicts, misunderstandings, and hardships. But the most important thing— especially demonstrated in this drama— is to choose your partner in every season of your lives, may it be filled with roses or thorns. Episode 14 in particular, especially broke me. It was such a painful reminder that life can be taken in an instant, and no one truly knows when everything can suddenly end.

The friendships in this drama were also incredibly precious. The trio of Song Cong, Chen Huan’er, and Jing Xichi had such a comforting bond. Whenever one of them needed help, the others were always there to offer support and comfort. They all had the backs of one another. Huan’er and Qi Qi’s friendship was painful but meaningful. I understood both sides: Huan'er being confused and lost with Qi Qi's cold shoulder towards her but still trying. Qi Qi, on other hand, felt alone and out of place yet not knowing how to communicate her feelings. It was so realistic and complex that it hit hard but I’m glad they eventually reconciled. While Du Man, Xinyan, and Li Tian brought so much life and humor to the group. Their presence made everything chaotic, warmer, and wholesome— especially with Li Tian’s drunk alphabet song incident. Even the college friend groups of Huan'er and Xichi were an enjoyable watch because they showed how every season in life introduces new people you'd get fond of, be attached, and still end up going on separate paths. I also appreciated that the love-square dynamics were surprisingly well-executed. Normally, I dislike those tropes, but here it never felt forced or dragged out— I was even anticipating for it and felt it was so cute. At the end, it helped everyone grow and develop more.

Still, none of these would have worked without such well-written characters— the ABCD really stood out to me.
Starting off with Qi Qi who's definitely one of the most realistic and complex characters for me. I found myself conflicted with her many times— for instance, not communicating her feelings properly— but that complexity is also what made her feel human and what made me relate more to her. Her relationship arc with Song Cong was especially realistic: two people liking each other, but realizing they come from different worlds and that constant compromise was slowly hurting them both. It made me felt even more sad when Qi Qi told her mother how she became like her— coercing her loved one on doing things in the name of love— when she, herself, has been suffering from all that. She longs for freedom so much and I am glad that it all worked out for her in the end; from feeling insecure with her writing to finally publishing her own novel.
Song Cong, on the other hand, was another fascinating character because of how much he grew emotionally. From being the consistent top student to being a normal college student— sacrificing his sleep and working hard towards his goal yet there are others who achieve it as simply as drinking water. His love journey also felt layered and realistic— different forms of affection at different stages of life: softer, childish, impulsive with Huan'er, harder, restrained, and conflicting with Qi Qi, in between, mature, and carefree with Du Man. At the end, I’m glad that both Song Cong and Qi Qi eventually found the right person for them. Their differences in life truly elevated the fact that they are incompatible— bound not to last long.
Jing Xichi actually completely won me over. He is thoughtful, observant (especially to Huan'er), dependable, and quietly affectionate— the type of character whose love is shown through actions more than words. He started off as ambitious and true to his dreams, childish and carefree most of the times, which changed drastically after losing his father. Alongside the trajectory of his life, his personality also changed— he matured and grew up overnight. I truly appreciated how well-written his character is.
Finally, Huan’er was one of my favorite characters from the start. She feels warm, genuine, and easy to root for. She represents someone trying to navigate life with kindness while still carrying her own struggles and insecurities. Watching her grow through every stage of life was deeply satisfying and made me felt slightly emotional and sentimental. She went from not knowing what to do in the future— fearing her lack of dreams and purpose— into a woman who is contented and happy with her life. She was never a push-over and stands up for herself when needed. I absolutely love how emotionally intelligent she is and in every place she went, she radiates light and good energy.

Jing Xichi and Chen Huan’er's relationship was definitely one of the highlights of the drama for me. They already felt like a couple long before the confession— it was simply a matter of finally putting a label on what was always there. As even before romance officially began, the way they cared for each other already said everything— heavy on Xichi's side as I believe he was the one who actually fell first. Xichi is genuinely such a green flag. Their romance is the kind of slow burn I love most: steady, natural, and emotionally rewarding. I just love seeing the journey of growing feelings for a long-time friend and the realization that comes with it. There was no any romantic intention at all but suddenly it just felt different; the pining, yearning, tension, and feeling conscious— moments when they linger with the fear of ruining the friendship not knowing they feel the same way. And when the confession finally happened, it made me dropped my jaw— their chemistry was over the top. What I appreciated most was that their relationship was not portrayed as perfect. They had conflicts, misunderstandings, and moments of distance, but those struggles only added more depth to their bond and strengthened their love. It made them feel even more real and solidified their love for each other even more. For Chen Huan'er, it was Jing Xichi who she didn't felt uncomfortable with— even wanting to be closer with him. And for Jing Xichi, Chen Huan’er was always the one— who helped, supported, and stayed beside him through the darkest moments of his life. That emotional consistency made their characters and love story even more touching for me.

I especially loved the ending, particularly their reunion and the scene where they watched their past selves deliver messages to their future/present selves. Seeing them relive, reenact, and reminisce about their senior high school memories made them feel even more human. It was such a sentimental moment, and I found myself feeling nostalgic right alongside them.

The OST also complemented the drama beautifully. It enhanced both the nostalgic and emotional moments, making scenes hit even harder. Visually, the drama had a warm and inviting atmosphere that matched its themes of memory, youth, and home. The cinematography was not flashy, but it was intimate and effective— focusing on expressions, relationships, and mundane moments. The pacing felt natural for a slice-of-life coming-of-age drama. It took its time allowing characters to grow, relationships to evolve, and emotional moments to settle. Nothing felt overly rushed or dragged out.

Overall, this drama beautifully portrayed nearly every aspect of life: family, school, friendship, romance, adulthood, jobs, separation, grief, and healing. It is filled with lessons, heartfelt moments, and emotional truths that stay with you long after finishing. More than anything, this drama felt like home. It was such a refreshing and comforting watch— light in tone, but emotionally and meaningfully rich. It honestly healed something in me and reminded me of the people, memories, and seasons of life that shape who we become. A deeply relatable and heartfelt coming-of-age drama that captures the beauty and pain of growing up with sincerity and warmth.

This drama made me feel always at home in all ways. Definitely what I'd rewatch in the future.

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Boss and Employee Love Story in Xianxia

I'm the type of watchers that decided to binged watched drama when its finished airing. And I decided to watch this before I watched the newest drama from Chen Feiyu.

Story,
Misunderstanding and lies are always the problem in xianxia, and this one also has that. Comparing to other xianxia that I've watched before, this is more boring to watch. Because the fluffy romance part, the angst part, the comedic part, and other parts are placed based on their kind. When there are problems, I'm restless. When there are loving and romantic parts, I'm smiling like a madman. When there is a comedic part, I laugh till cry. And when there is an angst part, I cry till my eyes are swollen. But they are happening in order. And I feel like in each part I feel like every emotion is fully depicted. And I thank the director and scriptwriter for making me from fully irritated then laugh out loud then cry and smile ear to ear. You guys did amazing messed up my mood.

Acting,
There are no times I was dispointed by Wang Yinglu's acting. She is comical and great in every micro expression even the gesture. Such a great job Bao'er Jie (oh I will call you Tingyan right now)!
This is the first time I watched Chen Feiyu act, and I can tell he got that talent. But in some part I don't really feel his emotion (yeah maybe this is preference) but actually I'm quiet satisfied with his job as Sima Jiao. I'll wait for your development boy!
Other actors and actresses did a great job like Nanjiu, Hongluo (I wrote this because I'm not forgiving Ruling yet), and the other cast. Thank you for the hard work.

Music,
OMG Liu Yuning! This is my favorite song! I already like your voice but now I think I almost missed one of your masterpieces! And all of the singers that made such a great playlist, thank you for the song.

Overall and Rewatch Value,
I will say that this is the kind of story when you want to torture yourself and get a nice chance to pour your emotions into each of the characters based on your feelings. I would say its such a nice experience watching you, When Destiny Brings the Demon.

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Lighthearted Comedy drama

Actually i watch this on February and hold it since the source was being taken down. I watched again recently since current duanju are less interesting. It was Xu Yizhen first comeback on short drama after hiatus (she had finger injury).
This drama is lighthearted and entertaining revenge drama that's easy to follow and enjoyable to watch. It solely has strong comedy core since its Xu Yizhen signature and she is improving a bit compared her earliest drama. Her signature move is her ability to switch to a blank expression in a second. While her acting is sometimes slightly exaggerated and some expressions are a little awkward, this doesn't detract from her overall performance. 3 MLs are doing great job in here. Gan Wan Xing as Emperor Chu Yu has a strong presence and is gloomy and domineering. Compare to his other ancient drama, his acting is better in here.

The plot is fast-paced and concise, maintaining the interesting style typical of short dramas. FL's rebirth is filled with foresight and victories. Although FL ML, and the eldest prince all have heavy pasts, the overall story isn't overly so; instead, there are many joyful moments, making it a light and enjoyable drama, perfect for relieving stress after work.

Recommended to Watch

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