Cherry Magic Thailand (2023)

overall I really like everything. I feel sad, angry, and happy because I got all of that. the actors also do their roles well, you should watch it at least once. The actors perform their roles professionally in this series which is very good and entertaining. Talking about loving the same person for 7 years I also have maybe about 6 years if I have the same magic power as achi maybe it will be very helpful. achi and karan are finally together is it possible that me and that person will eventually be together? I don't think so because I'm not Achi and he's not Karan hahaha

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No vi la magia de Cherry Magic!

Esta version me decepciono mucho. Soy muy fan de Cherry Magic! en su version japonesa, anime y manga, por eso cuando descubri una nueva version fue emocionate pero, QUE RAYOS FUE ESO GMMTV??
Los primeros episodios fueron buenos, me gusto el que incluyeran aspectos culturales de Tailandia y tambien los paseos con la empresa, vi que a muchos no le gusto pero a mi me parecieron realmente lindos y necesarios.
El declino de la serie comenzo cuando Karan se declaro a Achi, por el lado de Karan yo si vi amor, pero por el lado de Achi nunca vi un amor. Karan se esforzaba tanto por él, y Achi solo estaba ahí, sin hacer nada por Karan. Otro aspecto es la falta de toque fisico, puede ser que quisieran hacer la adaptacion fiel a la orginal sin tantos besos y lo puedo entender! Pero aqui no funciono, y en las pocas escenas de toque entre los dos, se veia muy forzado( ex: la escena donde Achi le da el beso de buenas noches a Karan, QUE BESO DE BUENAS NOCHES FUE ESO? hasta aqui, del otro lado de la pantalla vi como Achi a movio los labios para otro lado y solo fue un beso mejilla con mejilla). Y recordemos que en la version japonesas los protagonistas nunca se besaron y aun asi lo hicieron funcionar maravilloso.
Las irrealidades. Como y por que te quedarias agarrando la mano de alguien por mas de 10 sg? En muchas ocaciones Achi lo hizo y me parecio muy ???, tipo no es normal que alguien en frentte de ti se quede agarrando tu mano por tanto tiempo mientras hace caras extrañas, igual para el amigo de Achi, Jinta. QUE HICERON CON MI QUERIDO TSUGE!!?? en la version japonesa el ya era cringe, pero aqui fue un EXCESO de cringe, muchas escenas de el con Min las tuve que adelantar porque no podia soportar ver eso.
En fin gmmtv, fallaste en esta adaptacion y quisiera que la emocion que perdi me la devolvieran

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Everyone's chemistry all are so good!

I love all TayNew series, but this is soooo much better than DBK. Dont get me wrong i love dbk, still re-watching it. But a series with so much understanding with each other, No unnecessary drama just.. *chefkiss*. It's a love story that we all can relate in real life. Having a crush, and how excited we'll be if that person is so close to us. Eyeing our crush in the office bcoz we find her/him so cute! lol. There's no outrageous scene we can't relate... Well except their first date probably. lol.

And TayNew's acting improved so much! TayNew worked their butt off for the last 2 years for their own solo development really paid off!

Juju, Min, Jan and Ssing all are great. JanSsing is so cute! Their chemistry also on point! The boss, P'Duj. Gosh everyone is so good!

Kudos to their original author, Toyota Sensei for creating such a lovely story <3
Kudos to P'X, for making this happen for TayNew and Polca.
Kudos to all cast and crew for working so hard for this series.

I know, this is not everyone's cup of tea. It's okay. You can try watching it with open mind, and if it's still bad for you it's okay, leave it. No need to spread hate :) thank you.

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If you’re expecting a tear jerker, this
isn’t it.
If you’re expecting ground breaking, this isn’t it.
Oscar winning, this isn’t it either.

If you want a series that makes your heart warm, puts a smile on your face, and make you realize that the world is indeed a beautiful place - this is it!

Cherry Magic, regardless of the iteration holds a special place in everyone’s hearts. It talks about the workplace. The relationship between different people. It tackles the mundane and the complexity of day to day living - Choosing love, career, friendship, happiness and self worth - it tackles all. How the production makes it look simplistic is its magic. Everyone would be able to relate and see themselves in some way of form.

Yes, I may have a bias since this series features my ship, TayNew. But I wholeheartedly can say that it be a disservice for you to not give it a shot. Never not happy watching each episode.

For anyone that believes in love, this is a must watch.

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Crazy in love!

Am almost finished with the series and am LOVING the chemistry between TayNew! Can I applaud their amazing acting skills (especially Tay who has levelled up a lot since 3 Will be Free). Yes some of the scenes are kindda over the top and exaggerated because its written by Japanese. It's not my thing but I can understand why they had to act this way. TayNew make me blush so hard at some scenes, it's a miracle they can act them with a straight face. The 2 side couples are cute too. I also love all the colleagues in the office. It's just a feel good show with a lot of love without being too overboard. Will watch again!

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A Breath of Fresh Air and a Testament to What it means to be a Remake

Cherry Magic TH stands on its own-- carrying its own charm and adding its own flavor to an already loved series/story. The story of Karan and Achi spans beyond them as the main couple-- it includes all the people important to them, surrounding them with support and love.
I want to list all the good things this series holds, but to summarize, I will say this: Every character is important, every scene is a build up and the love of these two is well fleshed out.
I could not have asked for a better version, and this was so wonderfully done with respect to its original material. And although I found the second main couple (Jinta and Min) in need of improvement for their story, overall this series is top notch. They tackled so many topics respectfully, whether it be about the self, the relationship, the friendship, the family, communication and so on, and so on. And the hopeful theme left by the end is one we wish to strive for-- a world in which our purest magic is to love wholeheartedly.

Very thankful for this series. Kudos to the cast-- especially to Tay and New who has shone brightly. Kudos to the writers, to the director and to everyone who has anything to do with this. Truly a breath of fresh air.

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Being a virgin at 30 has rewards: the fairy tale with magical gay romance that will steal your heart

Since Jean Cocteau put on the screen the load of imagination, surrealism and magic, bringing romance even to the gothicism of horror films with the premiere of 'Beauty and the Beast' (La belle et la bête), based on the 1757 story de Beaumont, the film productions in which fantasy and love come together continue to amaze.
If in that 1946 film a portrait of the Beast was achieved as a terrifying, erotic and sensitive creature, capable of making Beauty fall in love, since then the cinematographic narrative has diversified, making fantasy, magic and romance go hand in hand. hand.
On that path we have films like 'Somewhere in Time', from 1980; 'Starman' (1984), by John Carpenter; 'Ladyhawke,1985; 'The Purple Rose of the Cairo', 1985), by Woody Allen; 'The Princess Bride', 1987; 'Edward Scissorhands', 1990, by Tim Burton; 'Ghost,' (1990; 'Groundhog Day', 1993; 'Ghostbusters', 1984; 'Mortal Zombie' (Return of the living dead 3, 1993; 'What Dreams May Come', 1998.
Spells to attract love, spells to captivate the perfect lover, witches on their broom throwing magic dust into the air, frogs transforming themselves into princes, mysteries, rituals, spells and magic potions capable of transforming love lives have been used in audiovisual productions whose thread Common among all of them is the imagination in their plot, unaware of limits, an exploration of the impossible that helps - and a lot - to entertain.
BL series also show stories where magical powers are mixed with interdimensional love, musical crystal balls, candies with special powers, travel through time, zombies and ghosts, mutant beings, cats and dogs that become humans and vice versa. In this way, magical visions of love have managed to cross the boundaries of genre to talk about the only thing that truly matters.
'Be My Favorite', 'My Lucky Cat', 'Absolute Zero', '30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii', 'First Love for the Third Time'; 'I Feel You Linger In The Air', 'Tinted With You', 'Love between fairy and devil', 'Cang lan jue', 'Sound candy', 'See you in my 19th life', 'Revenant', and Heartbeat are some of them.
Based on a 2020 Japanese drama, in turn adapted from a 2018 manga series written by Yuu Toyota, 'Cherry Magic' is a tender and fun Thai BL that tells an office romance with a quirky fantasy touch, starring New Thitipoom Techa-apaikhun, as Achi and Tay Tawan Vihokratana, as Karam. The actors bring a natural warmth and authentic ease to their performances. With a relentlessly positive tone, the series achieves the perfect fusion of sensitive humor and touching sentimentality.
It has numerous truly funny moments. Contrary to the opinion of detractors of the genre, there is nothing wrong with a romantic comedy with a hit of solid and sincere fantasy, which is exactly what this series is.
Its director, X Nuttapong Mongkolsawas (who has dramas such as Our Skyy 2, Viceversa and Theory of Love, among many others), achieves one of the best series of the genre. Featuring a charismatic couple, you'll smile every episode as their fairytale romance unfolds. This fun BL drama has a lot of charm, humor, positivity and imagination within it.
This romantic comedy with a creative story, a cute couple and a joyful love relationship dynamic, tells how Achi, a shy and modest man with an office job, acquires a special power that makes him know love.
The protagonist has never had sex. In fact, he is not looking to establish a romantic relationship because he is afraid of love. He, who lived an ordinary existence and on the eve of turning 30, never thought that his life would become magical, nor that an unexpected love would be closer than he imagined.
Our hero admires Karam (Tay Tawan Vihokratana), the handsome, cool and talented office colleague at the Toyokawa company, the epitome of a being who exudes kindness and beauty at every step. In his eyes, Karam is a demigod while he is an inferior being next to him. Considered the company's best salesperson for 7 consecutive years, Karam exudes the image of being popular among women and a successful man both at work and in his personal life due to his immaculate perfection in dressing and his gentleness.
While surfing the Internet with Rock (Sing Harit Cheewagaroon), his new office colleague, he reads that there is a belief that arriving a virgin in his thirties can obtain "magical power." He doesn't think this is possible... but if it's true, how would this kind of magic choose him?
Achi will discover to her amazement that she has suddenly developed a magical power that allows her to read other people's minds every time they touch each other. This new skill completely changes your life and will bring you fun and exciting surprises. Although at first he refuses to have that ability, everything becomes complicated when she reveals to him that Karam is in love with him!
In world cinematography, possessing the ability to read minds is pursued by evil forces to take over and cause evil. Achi, who rarely exploits his powers, only uses them to help others when they have a work problem and they don't know what is happening or how to act in that case, especially Karam, and to read the thoughts of his friends. co-workers and the man she loves. Most of the time you will know what others think accidentally. He is easily afraid of having these powers.
His powers will also bring him misunderstandings, such as initially believing that Pai (Jan Ployshompoo Supasap), his co-worker, is in love with him, only to later discover that she has actually realized the secret and budding love bond between Achi and Karam and supports that relationship.
As in a fairy tale, you develop a magical ability that helps you read the minds of others, only to discover that the most attractive young man in the company, whom you always secretly admired, also has a secret that concerns you: he is crazy in love with you.
The demigod who always seemed unattainable to you because he was light years away from you, is a prince charming who dreams of spending his life by your side. It is you who are truly the prince charming of her dreams. In reality, it is you who have been unattainable for him, since he has wanted to confess his love to you for years and has not dared, and if you know it, it is all thanks to the newly acquired skills. This is the definition of a self-gratifying fantasy like perhaps none other before it.
The fairy tale is not over yet. Imagine that you are a person who undervalues ​​yourself and is full of insecurities and fears in all aspects of life, including love, but by knowing you are loved you will begin an empowering journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Imagine that you will help your loved one to let down his guard, to calm him down without the constant need to be perfect. This is what Achi will experience. On this journey, Karam takes him by the hand and they travel together.
And from the point of view of the person you love, he is willing to be for you the perfect lover, gentle and chivalrous, faithful companion, friend for life. He has silently wanted it since he met you at the company when they started working on the same day, 7 years ago. He will see in you how good you are, even when you don't trust yourself.
In every fairy tale there is a perfect couple. This is because they are kind, empathetic, sensitive and positive with each other. The two complement each other, motivate, encourage and support each other. They are the example of a happy and healthy BL couple.
As a viewer, Achi and Karam immerse me in their pure and tender romance. Perfectly, I visualize how their relationship develops from co-workers to boyfriends.
Although at first glance Karam seems superficial and distant, thanks to the power of Achi we will soon learn that he is in love with his co-worker and has the noblest feelings towards him.
Manow Waneepan Ounphoklang, PingPong Suwanun Pohgudsai and Mook Jarinee Thanomyat are in charge of writing a drama that every BL fan must see, representing characters who are not afraid to express their feelings and for moments full of innocent romantic interactions. On the other hand, it has an extremely fun secondary couple and something that is not seen much in series of this theme: there is no toxicity.
Achi confides in Jinta, her friend from college, that she has magical powers. Jinta, a romance writer with an eccentric personality, doesn't believe Achi at first, but ends up developing the same ability when he reaches his thirties, weeks later. In this way, she will be able to read the mind of Min, a young courier who makes deliveries to her apartment, and begins to fall in love with him.
For complete understanding, I like to divide the series into two parts. The first half focuses on Achi discovering his magical powers, learning with surprise that he is loved, and the rapprochement between him and Karam as she develops feelings for him. Achi will find the self-confidence to open himself to love.
The second half follows Achi and Karam as a couple, how they get along and are happy with each other. Only towards the end will some tension arise that will test the love of the two, when Achi's magical powers become a burden on their relationship and may end it.
You can appreciate his unlimited imagination in 'Cherry Magic'. The original, unique premise allows many fun scenarios to develop. Every time the two protagonists touch each other, Achi can hear Karam's thoughts about his secret crush. These scenes are handled delicately, making them fun rather than invasive.
You will run the risk of ending up liking Karam more because his inner thoughts are so pure and innocent.
In the original Japanese series, the main couple never kisses on the lips. Will they kiss in the Thai version? Will the couple's physical intimacy be left to the imagination? Like in the country of the Rising Sun, in this drama we will only have kisses on the forehead? I confess something: kisses like the ones given by Karam to Achi on the forehead will have a new meaning in our lives after watching this drama. We will long for them. We will dream of them. We will want to receive a kiss with that passion from our loved one. What's more, kisses on the lips will not be necessary as a sign of pure and true love.
Since I read the premise of 'Cherry Magic', several questions arise: Will the shy Achi be able to demonstrate his love to Karam confidently and openly? Will they be able to resolve the conflict that is already occurring in the final moments? Will they be able to reconcile their differences and have a happy ending? Will Achi know how to say goodbye to his magical powers after losing his virginity or will he cling to them so they don't abandon him? Is possessing magical power or love more important? Even though she no longer has the magical ability, will she still love Karam? Will she be able to know what her boyfriend is thinking, even without the magic power?

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I Can't Believe I Ever Doubted TayNew

I'll admit it, I was one of those people who was saying that Cherry Magic shouldn't have gone to TayNew (I personally suggested EarthMix), but then I watched The Warp Effect and I was like, no, the only person who could play Adachi is New. And I'm glad I saw the vision. And after finishing this show, TayNew put a lot of heart into this remake and I thank them for it. What I liked about this version of Cherry Magic is the nods to the Japanese origins while putting Thai culture into it. I also liked the changes they made to the side couple's story. And again, TayNew's chemistry is top-tier for this. I've watched (and finished) 5 BLs in 2024 so far and this is the top one.

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Sweet and inspiring

I adored almost everything about this show. Karan and Achi were adorable, and really cute together. I loved the office and all the characters there. This adaption really focused on themes like hard-work, pursuing your dreams, overcoming challenges, found-family, personal-development... that kinda thing. Very inspiring messages.

I confess, though, I struggled with the Jinta/Min storyline. It was better than the Japanese adaption (IMO) and there was a lot to love about it (the message was very inspiring) but the comedy really, really wasn't to my taste. AT ALL!! But that was also my issue with the Jinta/Min storyline in the Japanese adaption so I think it's a problem I have with the source material not the adaptions (I haven't read the original).

As for what I thought of it as an adaption... I really loved that it was slightly different from the Japanese adaption. I think each version of a story SHOULD be different, otherwise there's no point having different versions, and it's fun seeing how different parts of the story are interpreted or presented.

Overall, I really enjoyed it.

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Let's compare the Thai version...

Finally watch this after I can't keep my curiosity anymore for this re-make. Quite happy to watch this...

If I draw 1 conclusion between Thai & Japan version, for me the Thai is more like down to earth or more connected with me. I don't know is it because my country is closer to Thai than Japan, so I can relate more with this version. Or maybe because it just have more episodes, so they have more duration to explain some stuff. I'll try to explain it as much as possible...

The more 'down to earth' or what i more like:
+ The growth relationship between Achi & Karan better than Adachi Kiyoshi & Kurosawa Yuichi. I can't really explain how, maybe i just more like it....
+ The way Karan look into Achi is more obvious than Kurosawa to Adachi. The Thai version is kinda have broke 4th wall rule, we can see several times when Karan smile behind Achi, the smile that have obvious meaning....
+ The viewfinder of Karan toward Achi. We see how much care Karan of Achi. This proven by the speech Karan give about Achi in company gathering or the little gesture that Karan did for Achi everyday. I don’t remember such things from Japan version, maybe I'm wrong, or it just not too deep imprint in my mind...
+ The cuter Jinta than Tsuge Masato. And that's make the relationship between Jinta & Min is cuter too.... But at the same time Jinta is really one stereotypes characteristics of Gay man.
+ The strong Pai. I really like the strong & quirky Pai. The way she burst out to her ex is really fun to watch....
+ The 'dumb' Rock. Although Rokkaku Yuta is also a little 'dumb'. But I feel Rock is more innocent vibe than Rokkaku & that's make him cuter too...
+ The relationship between Pai & Rock. I really like & happy Thai version make the relationship between Pai & Rock happen.
+ A little Japanese touch. Yeah this one specifically for this version. I like they still make the boss be an expatriate that comes from japan, we can hear from his accent.
+ The growth in Achi. In here we can see Achi want to grow in his career. He consider quiting cause he feel his career is go nowhere, so instead allowing Achi to quit,his boss offer him new position. In japan we see no such, Adachi quite comfortable with his position in the firm. Yeah I know, this much have connection with Japan office culture.

The minus from this version is maybe that Karan put too much effort for Achi, so it seem imbalance for their relationship. I mean when Achi want to move city & they decided to separated beforehand.

Overall both series is good in their own way... I quite happy to watch both version.

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As sweet as cherries.

I am full of love right now.
This series gave me everything I was looking for in a Thai adaptation and more.

Sure, lots of people kept comparing it to the Japanese drama, which was also perfect, but this one just gave me more emotions than I thought it could.

It starts with a lonely insecure Achi and a resigned Karan and it makes them bloom, come out of their shells, and try for the unknown. The growth of each character in this story is something so satisfying to see and to cheer for throughout.
The side characters are absolutely lovely as well, and I appreciated all of them from beginning to end. Jinta was definitely an improvement from his Japanese drama counterpart, or even the manga: I was delighted every time he was on the screen.

Karan and Achi's love is equal, selfless, generous, mature and understanding. It's cute. It's what I love about romance stories. I wish there were 100 episodes, I'm sure I would just keep smiling at the screen and get emotional and fall in love a little bit too during each and every one of them.

I'm proud of how Tay and New matured in their roles from their latest series together. I hope I can see them working together again in the future, because their chemistry can just become stronger.

Overall, it's definitely become an instant comfort series and I am surely going to rewatch it in the future.

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