“Wandee Goodday” is a very binge-worthy and light-hearted romantic comedy. If you turn off your brain and don’t think too much about the unprofessionalism displayed in the hospital, I think you can enjoy it even more. I had a lot of fun watching the romance develop and there are many cute and fluffy scenes.

I was initially concerned that “Wandee Goodday” would be a cringefest and not to the level I can tolerate. Luckily, it’s more cheesy than cringey. Yoryak (boxer ML) and Wandee (Doc ML) have great chemistry and have many cute and funny scenes. I enjoy how quick their fake relationship is developed and witness the growing affections for each other. Their banter is fun and quite flirty, and a little raunchier than I expected. However, what I was expecting are raunchier bed scenes. Yes, you see naked torsos, but they always have their underwear on. There are kisses on the cheeks, neck and body, but they never feel raw. In fact, I would argue most of the bed scenes weren’t shot very well. So, if you are worried that this might be “Bed Friend” or “Only Friends” level of spiciness, rest assured, you will be fine. In fact, the kisses the leads have are so super sweet and romantic. As much as I enjoy the main romance, I do not like how the story drags their official announcement as a couple for so long. They already act like a couple and they know they like each other, why can’t Wandee just say the words to make it official?

There is a love triangle, it might annoy some of you because of how insincere and clingy this third wheel was. He never bothered me too much, and I am OK with it. The secondary romance between Oye (Yoryak’s brother) and Cher is also cute. I like the contrasting romance of an established couple to the fake relationship of the main romance. There are a couple other mini romance side plots which I think are unnecessary. They feel like an afterthought and not enough screen time is given to fully develop them.

The last quarter of the drama has less romance but more of the other side plots. This is where the writing goes downhill a little. I don’t think Thai writers can write trauma and healing as well as Chinese or Korean writers. The creditors are written off easily. The family animosity was resolved in no time and then we’re a big happy family again. There’s so much standing and talking during a championship match. The scholarship presentation ceremony is over-the-top and super unprofessionally done. No way such a prestigious award announcement will happen with singing, cheering, and love confession. Fortunately the best part of the show is the main romance and it takes up a big portion of the drama. Because for the rest of it, you really need to turn off your brain to enjoy.

Nevertheless, I had a good time watching “Wandee Goodday”. Our main leads are adorable and fun, and they carry the show on their backs and run with it. Great (Yoryak) seems to have gone through training to be a boxer. His moves and punches look realistic. Oh, and I can’t stop admiring all the hot six-packs in this drama. So, enjoy this fun rom-com and don’t think too much about it.


Completed: 7/27/2024 - Review #466