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Emotionally attached Mafia Bosses are now everyone's type

WOW.

This drama is genuinely one of the best things that has ever happened to me.

I honestly don't think I'll ever be able to explain coherently how absolutely everything about it took my breath away over and over again, had me silently screaming in my room at 5 a.m and giggling nonstop. This BL made me feel so many more emotions than I ever expected.

And honestly, I wasn't convinced from the start.

Before watching Me & Thee, the only thing I knew was that it was a romance... but also a comedy. I was genuinely worried because Thai BL humor (no offense, I'm obviously not trying to generalize) tends to make me cringe more than anything else, or simply leaves me bored.

Well... not this one.

I honestly think trying not to smile while watching this drama is physically impossible. My cheeks have never worked this hard. I laughed so much, and I mean ACTUALLY laughed, not just the polite little exhale most dramas get out of me.

And that's mainly thanks to a well-written story and incredibly lovable characters.

Khun Thee's eccentric personality contrasts so beautifully with Peach's tenderness that somehow they end up complementing each other perfectly. Their personalities shouldn't work together as well as they do, and yet they absolutely do. Their intertwined destinies don't just bring humor and joy to the story, they also give both characters so much emotional depth.

I absolutely loved how persistent Khun Thee was. Honestly, THANK YOU for finally giving us a character who's actually capable of talking about his feelings. I loved him because, for what feels like the first time ever in a BL, every important question actually gets asked. He leaves no room for misunderstandings because once he falls in love, giving up simply isn't an option.

And Peach is just as lovable. Little by little, he opens his heart and lets P'Kian into what used to be his world but slowly becomes Their world.

The cinematography completely caught me off guard. It looks gorgeous. And I want to sincerely thank the glam team because they absolutely understood the assignment. They did an incredible job. I mean... there's no way you can ignore the facecards this cast is serving.

The chemistry between Pond and Phuwin is also absolutely insane. They took my breath away more times than I can count. I genuinely had to pause a few scenes just to regain my composure. The eye contact. The lingering touches. The way every moment between them is wrapped in both tenderness and unbearable tension...

I truly hope they have a very, veeeeery long career ahead of them because their talent left me speechless. And yes, I'm delulu and convinced it's because they're literally made for each other.

As for the ending... I understand why some people criticize it. Sure, you could argue that it feels a little rushed, but this is Theerakit Kian Lee we're talking about. Honestly, I think any more grounded or understated ending would've felt bland in comparison.

Overall, I had an incredible time watching this drama. It became part of my daily routine and brought me so much more comfort than I ever expected.

Stories like this reconnect us with our humanity because every emotion they make us feel reminds us that we're alive. Sure, maybe we're living indirectly through fictional characters... but it's still living !

Being a BL fan is such a beautiful thing. ^^

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A lot of dark aura if thats your vibe.

People have their opinions. I really enjoyed this drama bl whatever you would like to call it. Not really much of spoilers but there are a lot of disrespectful ppl on cuz they dont like or fear something they rate it low. Where as there are fans and ppl who do love this show and drama what not. ppl just get mad for any reason.

I enjoyed it. I loved the story, I liked the characters and i think a lot of people loved Lu Feng's character. He has dark aura. he is the red flag.. hes obsessively possessed and madly in love with i forgot whats his face. LOL but its a good drama. Its somethign different, its something dark and if you dont like it then watch your princess bl's.. let us grown ups who are fans or ppl who enjoy the bad boy red flag dramas. i liked it.

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NC Galore over substance

Maybe I'm missing the point of every episode but it seems to me that the characters in this series have no real purpose. In every episode they either go to location A or location B to have lunch or coffee and pointless conversation. And then they insert location C every once in a while, like a bar (where the most interesting characters get 30 seconds of screentime) or the office of the grumpy father who seems to be the only one to have a proper desk in this house while everyone else is doomed to work in an anatomical nightmare -
the living room. With tiny tablets because the cars were so expensive they couldn't afford better technology. Also, lot's of dry humping. Sweet.

I was exited to see BoatOat again. "My Stubborn" was my guilty pleasure last year. "My Stubborn" had no real plot either but it showed the universal experience of being in a situation-ship with a fckboy who acts like your boyfriend but says he isn't. Men and women around the world can relate to that. But "Knot" should have a proper plot, right? I had high expectations in this co-production of M Flow and One31. So, what happened to the budget? The scene in episode 5 where Ongsa and Nakhin sit in the car looks cheaper than in the 80's. Everytime Phatsa holds a folder with company data and randomly finds huge meaningful information, I feel like I'm watching a high school theatre play- Who wrote this? Where is the plot? What is this all about? Do we not care? Because sometimes they do the pheromone thing and drop alpha and omega and NC NC NC?

Unfortunately the production team seems to think that as long as they deliver steamy scenes and ABO-lore, the viewers don't care about the lack of story building. The rating for "Knot" may be high but it's sets the bar excruciatingly low.

The actors are the least to blame here. Oat really looks sad when he cries but maybe he actually felt sad because I do too - when I watch "Knot".

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Give it a chance

I know that a lot of viewers were disappointed at the beginning of this show and many dropped it. I forced myself to ignore the negative comments because I love Zhang Le He and Wang Churan. I knew the show had to get better (even though I was never really bothered by the things that people were complaining about). It did!! The chemistry between the two main leads is phenomenal. The costuming is jaw dropping. Cinematography is breathtaking. The music is perfect. The storyline is engaging. This is an original story and if you can get past the green screen effect of the first few episodes sticking with it will pay off. One of the complaints originally was the AI introduction to the show which was changed by the time the sixth episode was airing. Don't listen to other people's feedback. Watch the show knowing that it progressively gets better and better and make a decision for yourself based on what you enjoy.

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Beer and chicken, anyone?

My ears perks up whenever Seo In Guk is mentioned in relation to a new drama. I still remember his lead role in Shopaholic Louis. I can't say some of his recent dramas are to my taste. This office rom-com seems to tick all the boxes.

The show starts with our FL working her mandatory hours and not one minute more. Her nickname is clock-out fairy. She is smart and competent but she is sick and tired of her abusive and useless supervisor. Her goal is to be as grey as possible during business hours. Her career has effectively stalled and she doesn't care. She is happy to enjoy some beer and chicken at home after work.

Her work life was turned upside down when a handsome manager returns from overseas. His style is controversial. He is hated by his peers because he won't play politics nor lord over his staff.

She really took a leap into the unknown when she decides to join his new task force to integrate AI into home appliances. She thinks she has nothing to lose. How wrong is she!

I won't bore you with the office politics and business shenanigans. Let's just say most of the angst came from that quarter, both within and without the company.

While the business ideas are interesting, it is more a distraction. We are here for our OTP's romance, not smart ovens.

In that regard, the writer-nim doesn't make it easy for us. There are lots of push-pulls and stone walling from the FL. As it is customary with this type of office romance, the ML has a cold demeanour, but he is secretly carrying the torch. The ML is a perfect gentleman and gave the FL plenty of space.

The FL spends a long time vacillating though. Those eps are probably the weakest. We can see where the show needs to go, but the FL is not playing ball. This can be frustrating as forward moment stalls.

She overcomes her hesitation and indecision eventually. The show literally turns a new leaf. There are some nice skinship and swoon-y moments. They do make a good looking couple. Their chemistry is more cosy than red hot.

Our leads face many challenges after they went public. I'm glad the writer-nim heard my prayers. Our leads are allowed to confront them while standing shoulder-to-shoulder. This is the One True Way. Throw the kitchen sink at them by all means. Just let them fight as one. Don't use it as a lame excuse for a sneaky mid show break-up. Amen. 🙏

As I mentioned before, the pacing is slow and steady. I realise the series doesn't need to rush because it only need to go from A -> B instead of being sidetracked by all the filler subplots. This might be a deal breaker for you. I won't judge.

Once I accept our leads are not going to rush things, it becomes a more relaxed watch. This actually contrasted with the 2CP which is a noona romance. The second couple's romance is sweet and heartfelt, but definitely more volatile. I ship them wholeheartedly as well.

Technically, the parents of the FL is the 3CP. They bicker like any old couples. The wife kept asking for a divorce. Their last scene together is chef's kiss. Age did not weary them.

Now the nitty gritty stuff. Production value is good. OST is easy listening. Re-watch of the whole show is unlikely, but a highlight reel would not be a chore.

Overall, I like this show. There were shaky moments. It did win me over in the end. It is a satisfying few hours. Just like beer and chicken after a long day at the office. Cheers!

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love it. will never watch again.

I never write reviews here, but this was so good I had to make an exception. It took me a really long time to finally sit down and watch this. The first time i pressed play i couldn’t get past the first twenty minutes so i left it there for weeks before i finally sat down and gave it another chance. The second i did i was immediately immersed in it. This is the first time in who knows how long that a drama managed to break my heart like this, and heal it all at the same time. Almost every single episode had me crying.

I also cannot compliment the acting enough, Park Bo Gum is truly a master at playing a man hopelessly in love. The only other drama I’ve seen IU in didn’t really give me a good impression, this changed my
mind. Her real and raw portrayal of both the happiness and the sadness during this entire drama was excellent.

Gwan Sik as a character set the standard very very high, not only as a partner but as a parent. Ae Sun was such a realistic portrayal of so so so many women I know, who had dreams and goals for themselves, but had to push them away in order to take care of their family. I was so glad that in the end she got her dream to come true. As for their children, I think a lot of people who watched this drama saw a reflection of their own behavior towards their parents (I know I did).

this is a masterpiece, but I don’t think I’ll ever have the guts to watch it again.

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Beautiful love, bad French accents.

This drama follows Thee and Rati's love story in a time and place where their love is not accepted. Their chemistry is very strong, and Thee treats Rati like a beautiful flower. Honestly the two are very charming and had many fun moments as well. Their kisses were quite flat, and definitely could have been a lot more emotional or intense.

The length of the drama is a bit too long for my liking, 6 or 8 episodes would have been enough for a strong story. The story revolves around France and Siam, and Rati has to teach French to people in Siam. Unfortunately, everyone's French accent is terrible and so is Rati's. It would have been better if someone did a voice-over for Rati's French dialogue since it took me out of the experience.

Mek and Dech are a nice addition, and they were much cuter than I had expected. Their intimate scenes were strong albeit a bit short.

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Shocking outcome

Just finished this movie and wow I was shocked I went into this with no expectations whatsoever I only watched as I’m a fan of Zhang Zifeng and wanted to tune into her work. This movie shocked me to my core never in my life could I have predicted the way this movie was going.

I saw many people talking about a gl subplot and I will say it was slightly there but to me It felt more like finally finding someone to connect with for Jiang Ning. Zhang Zifeng and Eva Du did a stellar job portraying this the mental anguish Jiang Ning was going through becuase of Zhong Ling’s addition to her life was very well portrayed by Zhang Zifeng and I will say in some scenes Eva Du will really get under skin but at times you will feel very bad for her. this was the first time I watched anything with Ma Yili and I think she did very well depicting the difference in how a coach acts and a mother acts.

This movie may seem like your typical East Asian Mother-Daughter dynamic but I assure you it is more than that. Her mom being her coach was a really nice touch to the movie as we how much being coached by her mom affected Jiang Ning and her attitude towards the sport. But showing the slight difference in their dynamic when they are mother daughter showed why she had some sort of guilt and compassion towards her mother.

I can’t really say much as that would be a spoiler but overall I really really recommend this to anyone who is hesitant to watch i guarantee it will be worth your time.

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Very engaging

I truly don't get how this movie is rated only a 7.6. This was amazing. The plot twists, the skating scenes, everything was just beautiful. If you're contemplating watching this movie and are put off by the rating, I say to just watch it and form your own opinion.
I've recently become a fan of Zhang Zifeng, so I've been going on a run of watching her dramas/movies, and I have to say she truly deserves the title of being one of the best post-00 actresses. She is just so dedicated to her craft. You would not believe she learned skating in just a few months for this movie cause shes just so amazing at it. This is my first watch of any of Ma Yili and Eva Du's work, and they're just as amazing.
From the coloring to the vibes to the amazing plot, this movie is a straight 10/10 for me.

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Compelling. Prepare for binge watching

The series draws you in right from the start.
Your eyebrows will be raised before the opening credits are starting.
It serves a compelling story about the ugly side of the entertainment business combined with a great OST (the intro song slapped. No skipping on my part 😁), good cinematography and a cast full of face cards, who displayed the necessary acting skills.
So far, so good. All in all one of the better Thai dramas out there, and definitely worthwhile to watch.

But I had my grievances with some story parts, too. So I need to rant a little.

+++ Spoilers +++

Sky's camera phobia.
His trauma response and how it got treated literally and figuratively didn't make much sense in my eyes.
He got a contract with Dreams, but both parties didn't pursue a therapy option right from the bat to broaden his prospects and to increase his market value? Really?!
Then Sun comes along, recommends it and without further ado Sky is off to therapy and his trauma gets treated. Voila.
Atp I expected at least something along the lines like "tried therapy before, didn't work" or some other explanation for Sky's untreated trauma response.
Nope.

The payback/revenge agenda of both MCs.
Got multiple times mentioned throughout the show, but felt more like lip service with each new episode than setting things up to reach that goal.
It might make sense for Sun's character development from guilt ridden self punishment to a more positive mindset, but it fell flat for Jay's arc.
After all the revenge talk at the beginning, which built up our expectations as viewers - how it got executed in the finale felt anticlimactic. Like the promise of (at least small) fireworks, but getting handed some sparklers instead.

The finale.
Aside from the too thinly fleshed out revenge plot did the story progress at a good pace until the last episode.
Sadly here the writing encountered some bumps in the road.
The revenge execution felt too much like a hastily last minute arranged strategy, based solely on legal technicalities. For viewers less enjoyable and satisfying than a good right hook.
How the villains got punished left me regarding the director and Sunny with mixed feelings too.
The director, because it felt too out of left field. A writer's cop out.
And Sunny - he was a despicable and vile character. His actions deserved a hard punishment. But is to violent r*pe him, concealed as livestreaming content, the right way? Tbh, I have no answer to that question.

While these are the main reasons, why I rate this drama only 8,5/10, despite the fact, that I liked it A LOT, I want to point out some positive things before ending my ramblings.

* The rooftop scene, when Sun acted the suicide scene purely based on his own interpretation. For me one of the most impactful moments of the show. It told us so much about his mindset.
* The small makeshift family of Sun, Sky and the manager. Our likable underdogs. I rooted for success for each of them.
* The romance. At the beginning I was on the fence, because of how Jay enforced some kisses. But after a while it became obvious, that these two had their own special dynamic going, which was working for both sides. The well made NC scenes were telling in that regard.
* How Sun's acting career was written for the final send off: a small supportive role as starting point for him as an actor instead of instant leading role in a major project.
* Boss as photographer. Tyvm. 😁 😘

Definitely a show to watch. Fully recommended from my side despite some shortcomings.

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Every manwha adaption needs to take notes

As someone who did not finish the manwha and had absolutely no faith in Thailand adapting this story, I am absolutely glad I gave this adaption a chance and everyone that was a fan of the book should give this series a chance as well. It is captivating , moving, toxic but heartwarming series that deserves the hype Revenge Love received. Every episode was intriguing, keeping me at the edge of my seat and wanting more. I want to take a moment to appreciate the acting, especially the main leads.

Min Lee as Sun- Absolutely breathtaking. When I saw that another member from Boys Planet (the gayest show produced) was casted in a bl, I was taken a back to say the least. But the minute I saw his face, I knew he was Yoohan (Sun). In the show, he portrays grief, guilt, sadness so well. My heart breaks for Sun as we continued to get more of his backstory, and Min's acting shined whenever he appeared on screen. Sun as a character rarely speaks, but the audience still feel the vulnerability of Sun. He is lead character (the character wanting payback), and it can be hard to have the whole show completely on your shoulders, where the audience is mostly following you and your story. For some, it can be hard to pull off. But Min captivated the audience. I felt every emotion he felt at the time, whether it was pain and guilt, and at the end, happiness and comfort. I could not have asked for a better actor to play Sun. Also Min is beautiful. His eyes were so expressive, his microexpressions had me going to back scenes and rewatching. His eyes makes me think of Onsga from The Edge of Horizon (another exceptional show)

Toptap as Jay- It is very rare, at least in the Thai Bl acting industry, to come across an actor who completely embodies a role. For an actor to act not only by speaking, but using his body to convey a character. The way he walked, talked, moved his body had me screaming. When I first saw the trailer, I did not think he was Jay. But my the first episode, his introduction, the way he looked in the suit, I knew I was wrong. Toptap essence as Jay needs to be studied, For an beginner, his acting clears actors who have been in bls for years. You can pinpoint exactly when Jay began to like Sun because of Toptap's acting. You can tell when Jay started care for Sun, started to want Sun and wanted to save Sun. I only hope that he continues to get projects that challenge him as an actor. He just landed on my lap, but I will continue to watch everything he is in, even if the plot is not good because I know he would absolutely devour the role (put please let the future plots be good he deserves nothing less) Did I mention he looks hot in a suit and is fine as fuck? His aura in this show reminds me of Park Seo Jun in What's Wrong with Sectartary Kim?

The acting from the supporting characters, from Fuaiz, Shogun and Khunnote was great as well. I am truly impressed with everything in this series.

JaySun might be one of my favorite characters and couple of all time. They are both morally grey, but they work so well because they understand each other's pain. Jay is able to understand what Sun is feeling, even when pushes him away and pretends he does not want Jay's affection. Both characters need therapy, but they care so deeply for each other that it's easy to root for them as a couple. Together, they make complete sense.

Toptap and Min Lee's chemistry was crackling. It is very rare for me to get butterflies during scenes but while watching this show I got butterflies, heart palpations, EVERYTHING! I am normally one of the bl fans that want actors to experiment with other actors but I truly want TT ML to continue to work together for my sanity. I need at least 5 more projects from them. In my opinion, Payback is the series of the year, and everyone should watch it and appreciate this masterpiece.

It is very rare for a show to be engaging from start to finish, with every episode ranging from 50 minutes to an 1hr but feels like 5 minutes. You will come for the plot but stay because of the captivating chemistry between the leads and the enchanting acting of the main leads. When I say PAYBACK is the show of the year, I wholeheartedly mean it.

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Great show, but..

I loved this show. It hooked me up straight away, since the first episode.
I have an 8 as score just because sometimes it seemed rushed and confusing in vetting parts, and obviously for something that many viewers I'm sure, will agree with me about.

What the hell happened at the end.
How and why she became a Jinniya?! How and why she appeared to her friend in the cemetery?

This half ass explanation is all we get in the show,

"after a thousand years love with a genie, you have now become a Jinniya" That part just didn't make any sense.

First, what genie are we talking about because Iblis is dead so he can't be the genie they are talking about,and then, a1000 years?!? She died like few days before this scene.

So sorry but the last episode was just very messy and inconsistent with the story so far. It's a pity because up until that point the show was great.

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PERFECT, Gentle and light, couldn’t stop smiling

It was so cute. Omg after having watched so many dramas only a few hit every now and then. This one is definitely one of them. It was so cute. So freaking good that I was squeeling and couldn’t stop smiling. I loved how it didn’t follow the usual cross dressing stories plot line where the boy finds later girl has to hide and face major consequences. I loved how the guy found it out as early lmao. Also nothing rly serious or stressful happened except for so 21 where it was like omg why did they suddenly bring such an evil mom arc even when his mom already has u know softened. I liked that it was light throughout and never boring. I loved how it starts with a disclaimer by author that this sort of crossdressing scenario is only in fiction and never in real life. Also oh my god the male lead, is amazingly perfect. When I say perfect I don’t mean to say the kind of perfect u see usually in some cliche dramas where the male lead is good at everything, and popular and all. No. When I say perfect I mean, he has ego, he is smart but not arrogant and he is rlly positive and the good kind of positive sly. He is kind too. Omg this is the first male lead about whom I have not even a single complaint. I never hated him for even a second in the whole drama. Same with the female lead. She is perfect but not the cliche perfect. She is kind, cheerful and again no ego. Omg they r both just so innocent yet a power couple in their own soft gentle way. Ugh I love the gentleness of this romance. Wow. I love it. I’m just so glad I started this. Definitely one of my all time favs.

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