Wandee Goodday (2024)

Quite curious about this one. Finally finished watched this. Let's discuss drama...

Story about dr. Wandee who had long crush with his friend & colleagues, dr. Ter. One day Wandee gather his courage to confess his feeling, and get rejected by dr. Ter. His reason, Wandee is too plain or pure for him. Pissed by that comment, Wandee decided to play around & just pick random man as his date. That's when he meet Yoryak, a boxer.

Short story, Wandee & Yoryak start to have one night stand. But from that, they decided to have friend with benefit status and soon that's relationship also evolved into something more. But at the same time, dr. Ter also start to regret of his rejection to Wandee & hope to have relationships with Wandee too.

So what will their relationship be in the end...?

That's pretty much the story. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ Good chemistry between Wandee & Yoryak. Good relationship too...
+ How cute they like to play role in their relationship.
+ How Wandee & Yoryak relationship grow & how they set up their boundaries.
+ Asexual representation

Overall this quite good a series

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Standard Stuff

This series is a dichotomous BL, bordering on being oxymoronic. Sometimes brilliant then slipping into utter banality. Occasionally poignant but mostly filled with mundane trite tediousness. Sporadic displays of serious adult behaviors but mostly overshadowed with adolescent/pubescence behavioral patterns acting like petulant teenage children instead of adults in a serious sexual relationship. Occasional storylines eliciting tears and then in the next dialogue nothing but endless dribble of clichés and platitudes. In other words, not generally reflecting real life but an idealized sanitized world peppered with a whisper of reality and an occasional homage to authenticity. The best word to describe this series is: puffery. I simply had a hard time relating to this story.
You can read my full review of this pretty standard BL at BLBliss.com.

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Vanilla despite what the script tried to convey...I got bored halfway through it

I quite enjoyed the drama in its first third, but then the series quickly lost me, especially from its second half. I felt that they dragged some aspects of the main relationship, giving the viewer constant fluff but also very one note plot as they maintained the status quo on the fake boyfriends aspect for much too long to make any sense.

I was very surprised and entertained at first by the fun take the production team decided to follow regarding the story. It worked on some level but as the story progressed the vibes of the series made it impossible for me to get invested into the seemingly more traumatic storylines...I did not feel the tension or angst at any point because of the way the filmmaking made it is so over-the-top cute and vanilla. Despite the fact that there were definitely some steamy scenes featuring the actors, it was definitely more a vanilla angle than a gripping / passionate take on the friends with benefits relationship. I'm left to wonder what an another production company and director would have been able to make with the same plot. A darker and more mature take on it would certainly be interesting.

The casting was doing an okay job but nothing exceptional. Great was my favorite, not sure if it is because of his acting or simply because he was the best part of the show. Inn was alright as his counterpart, maybe a bit too rigid. As his role was supposed to be withholding and not going all in the relationship, it might be a voluntary directing choice though. The side characters were really bland. I did not feel any of the secondary relationships and I really did not appreciate how the second male lead got seemingly redeemed.

I would not recommend this to people as there are better BL out there. The beginning was very entertaining but it got very boring. I can't help to hope that the production made other directing choices and that the writing would have been better. I think that a darker and mature version of the story where a doctor falls in love with a boxer would have been more exciting.

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Typical GMMTV show with many spicey scenes but not much substance

After the first three episodes I did expect a more mature story with dark streaks and interesting twist. But as usual when watching a GMMTV show in most cases you get disapointed. The lead couple at least compensated with great chemestry and some sensual moments which really were done well.

Would it not have been for the lazy writing this show could have been actually good. It seems like for GMMTV BLs are just a mass market product where the focus is pleasing aesthetics (actors and filming) and a shallow story which does not require much brainpower. The most annoying thing is, all characters are really flat, there is no character development at all, there are always some clichés involved and there is always a bit of sillyness or childish behaviour, unnecessary story elements or elements not explored enough.

The first BL side couple was of course cute but Fluke was a bit stiff at times. The second BL side couples did not really have a story at all, it just "happened". And then is Dr. Ter, first rejecting Dr. Wandee, then forcing him and then he finds a girl - WTF?
The conflict between Yoryak and his fathers felt strange, because if you hold a deep resentment against a family member both would struggle to solve it. Most of the time the characters are not overly mature, so to have a nice ten minutes chat and it's solved is a bit unbelievable. Also the nightmares of Yoryak were not explored deep enough, we did not see any therapy session and so his resolves feels out of place for me, As I said, lazy writing.

Overall it's not a bad show, but it lacks in story-telling.

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Healthiest main lead relationship ever

The amount of love i have for this drama is insane❤❤❤. Its just crazy how i keep going back to the 5 episodes that are now out.

I just can't get enough of 'Wandee Goodday'—it's like a warm hug on a rainy day. The chemistry between the main leads in their fake relationship is just pure magic. I've lost count of how many times I've rewatched those 5 episodes. Each scene feels like a masterpiece of emotions. If you're looking for a heartwarming escape, this series is an absolute gem. Highly recommend diving into this cozy world

10/10 recommend❤❤❤

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Less expectations! More satisfaction!!

I maybe biased, but i wasnt in good headspace when this series started airing ..and it was like a balm to my soul. I won't lie and tell its very well thought out or has a great twists/plot etc. As the name suggests it indeed made my day all good and happy.
All the actors esp Great , Thor delivered in the emotional scenes and Inn would have had chances to do so if his arc wasnt diminised to 10min screentime..maybe a part about his struggles and how he overcame could have been handled better. Everyone was good (Drake deserves more screentime, almost all his recent projects havent been doing him justice)...Podd made me hate his Ter so much ? so OyeiCher and YakDee will live happily everyafter in my head ❤️
Just sit back and relax and watch it , enjoy and fall in love with the gorgeousness of the cast/characters !!!

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I found myself smiling constantly throughout this series.

Fluff, fluff, and more fluff, this story is a perfect, sweet and charming.

I’m absolutely obsessed with this cute bl drama following Yoryak and Wandee as them tries to join the a real boyfriend club. The whole premise ( a fake relationship) is, of course, very theatrical but it’s such an entertaining that I don’t mind at all. This isn’t something to be taken too seriously but still has impactful moments all throughout. This balance of silly second hand embarrassment moments and serious topicswas so well done. When finishing this I was left with a warm feeling in my heart. Yoryak and Wandee ’s romance dynamic is super fun and had so many moments that had me giggling and I cry.The characters were all very like different. They have realistic flaws and worries, which makes the story and character dynamics so much more interesting, fun and touching. Despite each character’s flaws, they don’t make very stupid mistakes like we’re used to seeing in bl serials. Their actions stem from their own experiences, doubts and desires.

I needed something light and fluffy and this kind of worked.

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Every day can be a good day

We can find happiness in the little things. That's what Wandee Goodday shows us. This series is very intimate, it has a very simple but at the same time deep plot. This story is not only reduced to a romance, but shows all the other aspects of any person's life: family relationships, professional life, internal conflicts and personal growth. It tells us about how its characters feel, their fears and insecurities, their traumas, their dreams and goals, their relationship with themselves and with others.
Not everyone may connect with this story, but I also think it can be a safe, comforting, and encouraging place for many other people. It is not a perfect series but overall it is very satisfying. In fact, for me, the original novel this series is based on pales greatly in comparison. The novel is very superficial but the series has been able to give depth to the plot and its characters and has dealt with many important topics. I really liked that they talked about sexual health and sexual games, asexuality, equal marriage and mental health.

Yak's trauma has been given the importance it deserves. And the representation they have made of that trauma has seemed very symbolic to me: we are our own shadow and our worst enemy. All the guilt and regrets, the demands, the things we don't like about ourselves or that embarrass us, take up more space the more we reject them and the more we want to hide them. The moment we accept it and face it, all of it stops having so much power and influence over us. What happens in the ring during the last fight has been emotional and liberating, as it shows us that, although this process is hard and difficult, in the end we come out stronger. And having an environment that supports you during this long process is key, as it gives you the strength you need.

Dee and Yak have been two great characters. Both are Green Flag.
Dee is sensitive, mature and empathetic. He has a big heart, greatly values ​​the people around him and always takes other people's feelings into consideration. The fact is that Dee has little confidence in himself, he's afraid of being abandoned and he's afraid of not being valid enough to be loved. This makes it difficult for Dee to formalize his relationship with Yak. Meeting Yak really helped Dee value himself, feel loved and respected, and feel more confident. And this process has taken time, just as Yak's own process has taken time, because fears and emotional wounds do not disappear or heal overnight.
On the other hand, Yak is sensitive, respectful and affectionate. He's like a golden retriever. Meeting Dee helped Yak forgive and love himself, grow and dare to do new things.
They both support and motivate each other, care, respect and value each other. They treat each other with great softness, sweetness and tenderness. And between them there is communication, consent and mutual understanding. They have one of the healthiest relationships I've ever seen. Every gesture, every word, every look, every moment between them melts my heart. And I love the flirtation between the two, that game of tug of war.
Great and Inn have managed to convey many emotions to me and with their interpretations I have been able to feel all the love and desire that exists between Yak and Dee.

I also liked the secondary couple. Oyei had to fight a lot and sacrifice to move the family business forward and to help his little brother fulfill his dreams. He had to assume a role that did not correspond to him and was subjected to many pressures and many burdens. I'm glad he has someone like Cher by his side, someone strong to help him carry the load, support him and understand him.

The only aspect that has not completely convinced me has to do with Dr. Ter and the ending they gave him. Otherwise, I loved this series and, in the end, it has become one of my comfort series. It has given me a lot of happiness every week. I'm going to miss this series and its characters a lot.

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Not what I expected at all in the best way possible!

I don't even know where to start. I'm here after the third episode and so far I have nothing but good things to say about this show.

First and most important thing, THE CHEMISTRY. oh my god, Great and Inn are doing an excellent job with the acting and the tension between them. They're doing it in a way that seems effortlessly charming. (If Dee doesn't fall for Yor by the end i sure will. I already have at this point.)

The story is quite classic and cliche but so far they're doing an amazing job with playing it out and I'm so excited to watch it unfold. I'm just hoping so bad they don't mess it up along the way.

I don't think I've said it enough but Dee and Yor are so freakin cute together omg. Also it's comic in a sort of cringey but in a good, and genuinely funny way.

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