A light intro to Thai drama for beginners ;-)

This series is highly recommended for those who are interested in watching Thai drama for the first time. Nothing special about it, a lovely rom-com. It's light, the pace is fast, and the 'Thai-dramas spices' in it aren't overwhelming. An excellent cast and the ending fits the genre. A happy ending : )

A review on MYdramaList must contain 500 words, so here is a bonus:
* Male lead-acter: Luke (27-28yrs) > A Japanese-American.
He left school for modeling and TV [7 dramas in total/1 Movie] Currently with GMMTV.
* Female Lead: Namtan (26) is pursuing a Master's in Performing Arts = beauty & brains.
Check out her IG: namtan.tipnaree.

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❗️ FULL RECAP ❗️

1st > Watching this drama is not possible without SKIPping the first two episodes.
Make sure you do that. Nothing will be missed and you can always check it out at the end.

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Fiat and Leo finally admit their feelings and decide to become a couple.
As friends 'without benefits' for too long, they don't know how to turn the switch, and that's their first issue. Especially for Leo, who has been treating Fiat more or less like his child. Where do you go from there to XXX-!?! Leo must also overcome his past as a playboy and adopt new habits!

Fiat's actions and character are explained in the plot that underpins this show.
He was traumatized as a child by his mentally ill mother. The love she gave him would be his only love. He would hate everyone and only care about her/himself, or he would suffer. Every time he expressed disagreement, she hurt him. Up until the age of 6, that was his childhood.

In order to protect him, his father obtained a restraining order and had her admitted to a mental hospital. Since his father knew she could never get close to him as long as he lived in his house, he always kept an eye on him. He made sure he knew what he was doing. Also revealed was that Fiat's father remarried due to him crying for his mother when he was a child, believing he needed a mother figure. In other words, he has prioritized him from the beginning.
Sadly, his mother's brainwashing was too deeply ingrained in his mind to undo, so the outcome was the complete opposite! A life of hating his father and all those around him, especially women, defined Fiat's life. Until she showed up at Leo's house to look for him. After moving out of the family house to live with his boyfriend (the love of his life), she came back to claim the place she used to/still believes she owned!

Fiat is seeing his mother for the first time since she disappeared (his father never told him about the abuse his mother did so he assumed she was kicked out & replaced). The first time he glanced at her, he couldn't identify her; however, as soon as Leo appeared beside him, something in his brain snapped and he recognized her. His mother!
In the days following her appearance, he kept having nightmares and negative thoughts that he could not explain. There was a feeling of unease and fear in his heart. Whenever she appeared in front of him, he would feel bursting pains in his head. His horrific memories were about to surface, and they did.

Eventually, Fiat discovers the truth about his mother's illness, the abuse, and the reason behind his urge to hurt his father and the people around him (most importantly, his hatred of women and almost causing his stepmother to miscarry his sister even before he understood why!). With Leo's help and after facing all that, he mends his relationship with all the parties involved.

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Secondary characters: Leon & Pob
Soon after they become a couple, Pob gets approved for an overseas volunteer job, so they part ways.
*Producers(MEMINDY) have announced a new series for their return called "Just Say Yes! The Series.".

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Lower your expectations..

Entertaining show overall.

In a nutshell, 'dream guy' will not be with someone who's in_any_way 'perfect' in his eyes/out of his league, hence he will not pick the man 95% of viewers believed to be 'the one' : )

+Favorites: Kee & Sean. They'll put a smile on your face; guaranteed!
+Most genuine: Mick, Thong & Kevin.
+Bad seed: Nick.
-The rest of them are all OKAY.

Extra: I liked Nut-Phob a lot!
He came in with good intentions, only happened to not click with the 'dream guy', and fall for the bad seed instead (But he was pretty clear about it from the start, he didn't put an act.. was just (for me) frustrating it had to be Nick!

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--TABOO--

This show is entertaining and is filled with BL-candy.
BUT, it PROMOTES> Stalking, Sexual Harassment/Exploitation and INTIMATE-Relationship between siblings (with approval of at least 1 parent!) It's not simply fiction, it's a reference of the real world we live in today. Made me feel out of sorts and terribly afflicted.

I would strongly advise that ONLY well-informed adults watch this series.

Liked: The acting & sequence of events.

Disliked: Misinterpretation of taboo issues and blatant disregard/lack of awareness concerning mental health issues relative to topics portrayed in this series.

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Socially awkward, sassy, a nerd..? Here's a drama just for you : )

In BL dramas, nerds, sassies, and socially awkward characters are difficult to watch. Most people skip them by pressing the forward button; but in this drama, they actually take center stage! They're the main characters. To top it off, they are highly sought after by the hot and popular, believe it or not!

Although it's not a real-life situation, I can't help but appreciate the producers' kindness. Sure, they're deserving, but life isn't like that. This is why I recommend this drama ONLY to those who don't see themselves as main characters in real life; you'll find it quite heartwarming.

Added bonus > lots of kissing scenes ; )

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Drama's time period:
[1999-2012] They use MSN Messenger + what appears to be a Nokia 6126 mobile [2006_xxxx].

As opposed to the trend with gay/Bl dramas lately, this Thai drama portrays the characters as ordinary people/teenagers without objectifying their bodies. Additionally, it doesn't seem to be primarily about making money through 'fan service' after the show ends, making it worth watching on its own.

It's a simple, yet heartwarming story.
A brotherly bond between two boys [Seeiw and Cake] who have been inseparable since birth; neighbors as well. Over time, 'Seeiw' develops romantic feelings for 'Cake', but won't reveal them. The fact that Cake travels far away with his family prevents Seeiw from having to deal with the situation until a later date.

EXTRA:
Until episode 10, their hair was normal -_- but at the end, they dyed it ugly yellowish-orange brown and ruined the visuals for me. I will never understand Thai hair-style-trend in BL! And Earth(Seeiw) wearing too much makeup/lipstick! But WHY!?! His acting also needed to be adjusted to appear more mature at university age, but as expected, he did not. Each time he(Earth) plays a role, he portrays a character that perfectly reflects his own personality in real life. That's fine, but certain aspects of the drama need to be changed for that to work.

The entire cast was well-chosen. The actor who plays Cake is exceptional. Despite being only 18, he acts much more mature than the adult(26 yrs old) portraying 'Eiw'. My hope is that he doesn't just play BL roles.

Gay/BL-averse viewers won't watch this, but it's a story I want them to view and interpret as they see fit. That's why an open ending would have made me appreciate this drama more. Instead of having the straight kid say "I will be gay for you"! It's not a damn switch in the head.

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EP.1-5 Review [Verdict: Not bad. You'll probably hang on until the end]

Here's how it's been so far following the prequel:
[Three months have passed.]
Nine, an immature selfish individual who has no idea what he wants; so he wants everything VS. Daonue, who is trying to overcome his unrealistic attachment to a happy memory by attaching himself to his ex! In their interactions, both leads exaggerate their self-esteem to the point that it serves no purpose... in other words, both lead characters have partners but harbor strong feelings for each other which they act upon, leading to avoidable disasters.

+ Hot scenes are plentiful if that's what you're after.

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