Love by Chance (2018)

In contrast to other Thai series from a school environment, there is a noticeable shift in this one, both in the plot line (like the small Thai Cuatro Lunas or Skam) and in the fact that the biggest "sex" is no longer just the final shy kiss in the fifteenth part.

The more colorful stories of the individual couples develop mainly in the later episodes, but the fate of the couple Ae (Tanapon Sukhunpantanasan) and Pete (Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana) accompanies the viewer throughout the series, which are the civilian names of the young actors, from which we can only break the tongue, and I mention them because these the two main characters are not listed in the Cast in Details section. Above all, the character of Ae is written very beautifully and even more beautifully and tenderly played by the seventeen-year-old, likeable and athletic Tanapon, as he gradually realizes everything about himself and conquers the fragile Prince Pete step by step.

I see a beautiful Thai woman for the first time, because otherwise Thai students are usually depicted as toothy, bespectacled or lilliputian schoolgirls, so I'm not even surprised that the overall tone of such series is such that the viewer thinks that 90% of Thais are into boys. Even the character of rich Tino, another footballer Can and some others are well written.

In my opinion, probably the best Thai series from a school setting in 2019 so far, and I definitely recommend it to romantic souls who understand and don't mind tougher Asian conversational acting...

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At first I saw a music video of this series before I started watching but was glad to had found another good Thai series with multiple couples with their love story to show. Not everyone is on the same page with what I have to say about this series or might agree with, but I really did felt the warmth of happiness to see each characters in the series developing their love story. (SPOILER ALERT)Starting off with Tin and Can, like everyone else said about their relationship, that it went from enemies to lovers. It did seem they went from enemies to lovers and had their sweet and sour moments, but unfortunately it didn't turned out well than I had expected (I thought they were finally starting to accept one another but guess not because of Can's thoughts and feeling of being in a real relationship with Tin, made their ending in a cliffhanger). Next couple (not really, yet) is Kengkla and Techno, which was really short in terms of having them appear in other episodes. It started out as Kengkla and Techno's little brother, Technic (or Nic) scheming a way to get Techno to be with Kengkla with is funny because Technic is selling off his brother to Kengkla in exchange for girls he likes in college and his car key. Like it only took Techno to be drunk twice getting home with Kengkla in his bedroom the second time. Literally their last scene ends with those two waking up the next morning and Kengkla asking Techno to be his boyfriend and he'll promise to be a good boyfriend taking "responsibility" since he did it with him the first time. Another short scene of the next couple, we have Tum and Tar's story. The reason why I said story instead of relationship is not because even though their step- brothers and Tum loves Tar but Tar has philophobia, fear of falling in love, because he was raped in the past. After being assaulted by Tum because he told him that P'Tharn wasn't coming back to him and wanting to know why he's hiding a secret from him, Tar manage to tell him everything even though he already planned to go back to France despite of what happened between him and Tum. There wasn't really love involve with those two, but rather a sigh of relief to know that in the end, Tar still cared about Tum before I guess he leaves to France or decided to stay back a little more when they hugged each other in the end. The last but not least couple and the number one reason why I love this couple so much and made me cry emotionally in the end, Pete and Ae. Yes they started out as strangers who accidentally bumped into each other and from there on developed more as a "taking care of you after I felt bad running over you with my bicycle" thing, into being friends, but soon develop love for each other. Seriously, Pete and Ae's relationship is something else that really made me love the series more than other series I've watched so far with minor forks in their road and sweet and sour moments that made them a deeper bond and feelings for one another. I really can't express how much I really did enjoy and loved watching this series but felt sad upon hearing news from the director of the series that there won't be season 2 , which was why I didn't finish the last episode until I really had the courage to finally finish the series and will always keep Love by Chance in my heart :)) (sorry my review is long but thanks for reading up this far)

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Valutazione e recensione valgono sia per la serie che per il suo sequel. Una BL dalla classica impostazione accademica, con una pairing principale che funziona per metà: la metà valida è data dal personaggio di Ae, davvero ben costruito nella parte iniziale della serie. Interessante l'evoluzione del suo personaggio e come viva il suo rapporto con Pete e il graduale processo di comprensione dei propri sentimenti nei confronti dell'altro ragazzo. Caratterialmente non viene stravolto, ed è una cosa che ho davvero molto apprezzato. Anche Pete, suo malgrado, resta coerente dall'inizio alla fine...ma lo dico in modo negativo, perchè l'ho trovato un personaggio davvero piatto e inconsistente, al limite dell'irritante: una piantina grassa che non ha un pensiero suo, non prende una posizione che sia una. Oltre alla coppia principale, c'è poi un pairing secondario, che nella prima serie per certi versi mi aveva affascinata più dei protagonisti. Trattasi di Tin e Can, insoliti ma accattivanti, che lontanamente - ma molto, molto lontanamente - un po' mi ricordavano uno dei miei pairing preferiti (Win/Team di UWMA e protagonisti del sequel Hemp Rope/Between Us). Peccato per il sequel, sì dedicato a loro, ma che per i primi 7 episodi ripercorre quanto già accaduto nella prima serie, cercando di offrire angolazioni diverse ma creando non poche discrepanze con le scene originali, e i restanti 7 episodi vedono tutti i lati positivi del duo disperdersi piano piano per terminare nella coppietta degna del più classico e melenso cliché. Un'opportunità persa, dunque. Concludendo, una serie che tra le basi qualcosa aveva azzeccato (il personaggio di Ae e il match Tin/Can) ma che oltre a non sfruttare il potenziale finisce anche per perderlo per strada. Peccato.

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Ae and Pete is one of the few none toxic relationships in the BL world

April 28, 2021

Love By Chance season 1 is a pretty darn good series. I have seen the reviews for season 2 especially with Tin and Can's story arc. And I must say I am not sure if I will be able to watch it. As much as I love Tin and Can, I hope they can save season 2 for me.

Anyway, back to season 1. Ae is such a sweet heart. I love and live for this man. Hands down one of the best tops out here. He literally tops out everyone on my list and I mean literally. Although, Pete can be annoying with his "do you really love me?" type of validation. I understand it since he went through a lot. Especially because of that jerk Trump. How ironic that his name is Trump...

Tin and Can, well damn. I was not expecting that. I won't say too much cause I was shocked and overwhelmed but damn, I really love their dynamic especially on how Can shook Tin's personality and views about other people. That part where Can punched him was really memorable. I mean their kisses are memorable as well too hehehehe..

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'Love By Chance' was my first BL drama and I had decided to give it a try because many clips from the drama kept on popping up in my Instagram— and thank goodness I gave it a try.

First of all, the story is definitely the sweetest story you'd find in a BL drama. 'Love at first sight' sounds dumb in reality but this drama showed it in such an adorable way! Plus, this entire way of showing the stories of a few side couples. I usually don't like dramas with many side couples but this drama changed my mind. I freaking LOVED all the other side couples (esp. TinCan is LIFEEE) their stories were different, interesting and exciting. However, this drama's story was beautiful and really heart-warming, and by that– I mean ALL the couples in it.

And now secondly, the cast.
I would have given a 10/10 rating for the acting but apparently I didn't because I felt like the actor who played Pete was a little lacking and it–NO OFFENCE– kind of made me uncomfortable. Whatsoever, I definitely fell in LOVE with Perth (Ae). His acting, his gestures towards Pete, the way he looked at him with his eyes— definitely was AMAZING. Their chemistry was also 'no joke'. As for the second couple TinxCan, those two are just a match made in heaven. Seriously. Their story is so touching, so beautiful. And oh my, their chemistry and their love for each other almost gave me a heart attack of happiness. I definitely wish for a sequel of them both ending up together— or else I'm gonna throw hands. Other than these two, I also definitely adored the other couples.

So, lastly, all I can say is that this BL thai drama is a MUST WATCH and definitely recommended. As it was my first time watching a BL drama, I had a whole lot of fun in an unexpected way and lots of heart wrenching excitement. :)

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O.K.... So this show got me. Like at first I was struggling to start this show. Because I had watched this after watching Tharntype, so I didn't know if I should start this considering obviously that Type and Techno would be different actors. But once I did start I got into it. The main couple Ae and Pete are pretty cute, and the couple side couples are pretty cute as well. Well TinCan at least, they developed a lot during the show and I loved it. How Tin kinda started out as a narrow minded selfish person to opening himself up to Can and wanting love. Techno and Kengla though, I would say is ok. I don't like the whole drunk one night thing since Techno was drunk, and since it happened in the last episode where all the episodes before were just Kengla being kinda of a creepy stalker. But I get it's a thing so can't judge now. Other than that I really did like the show and I can't wait for season twooo!! Also Ae and Pete are awesome but I kinda don't like how Pete doesn't stand up for himself as much as he should. I get it, its part of his character and a lot of storyplot points wouldn't have happened if he necessarily did, but still I kinda wish he was more confident. Ok, now im done. But seriously can't wait for seaon twooo!

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know this isn’t the director’s fault but I just didn’t like how they ended the tincan storyline there (if you read the novel after that part they do end up back together). Also how there won’t be a season 2 because of managers and the author and issues.

That really sucks but it isn’t the reason why my rating is a 9 it’s that because of the way the storylines are shown. You were only really introduced to Techno/Kengla story line in the last episode and plus it was rape. So I didn’t enjoy that.

But for the positive the chemistry between all the couples were amazing and you can definitely tell that they were excited and ready to play those roles. Especially Aepete and Tincan. I also love the relationship between Pond and Ae it’s really cute and honestly one of the truest friendships.

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This series warmed my heart. A lot of BL is very slimier and falls into cliches and in a way kind of blur together. This one stood out for me. The characters and the acting were very well done, all the actors I found were well cast and fit their roles quite well. Ae and Pete had one of the most healthy and sweet relationships I have ever seen in a BL show. There story was simple and which I found really refreshing. The obstacles in there relationship weren't there big things that cause major issues but rather the every day issues that a couple like them would face, and they handle them well and like a realistic couple with good communication skills which is a something I would like to see more of in drama. The side couples in this show are also a highlight. Not to spoil but I am so excited for season 2 of this show and to see more of tincan's relationship. Overall, a really fun and cute show that I can see myself re-watching in the near future

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This series is finger licking good. Didn’t come here to brag about Aepete but uh, their relationship is so freaking amazing and admirable. Like come on, where can we get some more Aepete? Their love scenes feel so real and you’re able to sense the love through their gazes, touches, and kisses.
The other three couple are kinda irrelevant? I mean I took a liking in Kengkla and Techno's (minus the r*pe) just because they fitted each other so well but other than that, I don’t really care about them.
Aepete nation rules.
Acting is amazing for actors who barely tackled their first series or second+. Perth’s (Ae) acting is incredible and ugh, I love every inch of him. He’s amazing and will do well in the future. Saint is also an amazing actor! For someone who is actually manly in real life, he can certainly take on a timid, innocent role.
Please watch the series. It’ll bring warmth and comfort.

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Ok I have seen some BL Thai stories but this one beats some of them for the romance and the passion shown in the series!

Ok now... in general I loved the series except for the last episode because I felt it was rushed! The PetexAe relationship was developed along the series and it ended with some beautiful acting from both actors (loved Ae by the way!!!!), but the other relashionships not so much...

I'm not gonna comment on the other 2 relashionships (TumxTar and NohxKla), because the last was RAPE and the first talks about RAPE and were confusing (VERY!!!)

Now my last favorite relashionship was CanxTin. You start the series hating Tin and end up loving him in the end (not to spoil everything)

Loved the other actors as well. Pond was hilarious!!!!
Lastly, I HOPE there is gonna be a season 2, because CanxTin need to end up TOGETHER!!!!!

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This is my first time writing a review, it happened that i can't hold it in any longer cause the ending wrecked me.

As a huge BL fan, and has seen almost all BL series (mostly Thai) I'll be honest and say the plotline is cliché and lots of stereotypes. But it's unique in it's own way.

LBC was a rollercoaster of giggles, smiles, emotions, fluff and tears for me esp the ending.

I give a 10 cause its well deserved. The acting was great and chemistry on point. All the characters did their best though some really disappointed me at the end.

There are the pros and cons in this story:

CONS

For example: Kengkla acting the victim after that romanticized rape pissed me off. I thought he truly loved Techno, but looking back on it, he was just obsessed with getting into the other's pants. And God I wished Technic got a taste of his own medicine. Bitch! Techno deserve a better brother and lover.

Now to Tum: like bitch you don't attempt rape and make lunch as an excuse. And Tar, you don't play nice with someone who almost forced himself on you.

PROS:

Aepete is the most adorable couple I've ever seen. They get boring sometime though with all the overloaded cheese and fluff. Loved Pete's smile.

TINCAN! I DIED! THE ENDING KILLED ME THRICE!

may the soul rest in peace.

Watched this series for Tincan and I've no regrets despite their tragic ending. I loved them and still does. They're my favourite couple and each did well in their roles. Can was such a sweetie that never failed to make me smile. I enjoyed each and every scene of this cutie. And Tin, why him? Why? Why TinCan? Why?

Before blaming Can for rejecting Tin, one should put themselves in Can's shoes, as an immature teenager confused and clueless of what love is. As a teenager who loves food and believed Tin was trying to buy him by asking for a kiss each time he did Can a favour. As a jealous kid who couldn't take it that his sister ship tinpete. Rejecting Tin was harsh and ended up leaving them both broken.

My babies deserve so much better istg.

Overall this is one of the must watch series out there and I'd rewatch TinCan's cut over and over again.

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