Memories in Letters (2024)

"Reflections of Time: The Meteor, The Mirror, and The Aura"

I love the concept and cast too did a wonderful job. Cute love story with blushing moments without any contacts is simply superb. The main problem is the age gap it was bit wierd but afterwards it feels ok. Now the major problem is that it is not promoted as other thai bl's dramas used to. So the writers of the show should have to take a step forward to promote this drama. And everyone should have to watch it , it simple and amazing too. I love it and all the 3 leads did wonderful job too. Even the ratings are given low in MDL don't believe it,just go and watch it is perfect drama in this year.

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Feeling disconnected towards the end

I love the storyline. It's unique and refreshing. I really enjoy it until last episode.

I've no issue with the age gap, that isn't the problem. It's not so much about the story than the execution.

For past 5 episodes, my mind has these 2 actors as main lead. That's who I've watched, who I adore and who I've been waiting to watch, and suddenly....in last episode, we have totally different actor as Songjam?!

I get they are the same person but I feel NOTHING...because, I feel so diasappointed not able to see the kiss scenes between the younger Songjam and Aksorn, one we've been waiting for since the dance in episode 1. Although they do it with the older Songjam, it doesn't feel the same. HUGE EMOTIONAL DISCONNECT.

I dunno why they make the story so complicated. It could have been such a beautiful ending. Ugh.

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An Impressive Watch Indeed

Watching this series is like wrapping yourself up in a warm cozy blanket on a cold winter’s night as you are reading a romantic allegory. While the sensation is comforting, the fable still provides you with enough stimulation to keep you awake. But you suddenly realize that you reach a part in the story where one of two possible endings can happen. Either a fairy tale one or a tragic one. While I certainly love a fairy tale ending (and these two guys deserved one), I was preparing myself for a tragic one as the series did seem a bit dark overall. Unfortunately, I got neither one. And I threw off my warm blanket and started to cry with disappointment. Let me elaborate.

Read the complete article here-

https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/05/23/memory-in-the-letter-series-review-ep-1-to-6/

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Beyond the Reflection

When I first came across the ending scene of Memory in the Letter, where Kyo openly confessed to Aksorn’s father that they were in a relationship, I was immediately intrigued and knew I had to watch it. However, seeing that the series only had six episodes left me a bit disappointed, especially since most Thai BLs typically span 12-14 episodes. Yet, understanding that it wasn’t backed by a well-known company, I set aside my expectations and delved in, eager to see what it had to offer.

The series’ premise is quite unconventional, offering a blend of romance and intrigue that keeps you thinking. This type of storytelling stood out and made it one of the more enjoyable dramas I’ve watched this year. The plot carried enough surprises to keep me engaged, especially the twist that Songjam was actually Kyo all along. It was an unexpected revelation—I initially believed Kyo was a standalone protagonist in the Aksorn and Songjam narrative, but that twist added a clever layer of depth to the story.

One of the strongest aspects of the drama was how Kyo/Songjam allowed Aksorn to uncover the truth gradually. The way this part of the plot was handled kept the story flowing while maintaining an air of mystery. I appreciated that they didn’t immediately resolve the identity revelation; it gave the drama more room to breathe. I genuinely thought the moment when the mirror broke and Songjam disappeared would lead to a dramatic scene where he would reappear behind Aksorn once he realized what had happened, but the plot chose a more subtle route, which worked well.

However, not all aspects were flawless. For example, the scenes involving Peach’s stalking were unnecessary and felt out of place once she noticed the similarities between Aksorn in the novel and real-life Aksorn.

Reflecting on my initial disappointment with the limited episode count, I couldn’t help but wish the story had been given more time to unfold. The premise was rich with potential, yet certain intriguing questions were left unanswered. For instance, if Aksorn’s mother wrote the story involving Songjam and Aksorn, how was Aksorn initially able to see Songjam before he teleported to the present world? Why did Songjam arrive years before Aksorn encountered him, and why didn’t Songjam make it clear that Aksorn’s mother was the story’s author? These gaps could have been explored further to enhance the narrative’s complexity.

Despite these loose ends, the series achieved its primary goal: telling a story that was both coherent and captivating. It managed to tie everything together enough for viewers to understand the plot, even with the untied threads.

The leads were visually appealing, especially Parky, who played Songjam/Kyo. His looks had me gushing throughout the series, and it wasn’t until later that I realized how well he and Can’s visuals complemented each other.

One recurring issue, however, was the awkward execution of intimate scenes. It’s 2024, and the era of side lip kisses and stiff, hesitant interactions belongs to the 2015 days of Love By Chance and SOTUS. In a time when on-screen romances have become more genuine and Thailand has made significant strides in LGBTQ+ representation, such stilted moments felt out of place and a bit frustrating.

All things considered, the drama had strong points: a compelling plot, impressive cinematography, and solid acting. It wrapped up well, leaving me satisfied and excited for future projects from the cast.

Hopefully, I’ll even get the chance to attend their fan meet in the Philippines next year!

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Pretty good fantasy BL

This is one of the better BLs in the first half of 2024 and is in my list of my favourite fantasy BLs . The 6 episodes never felt rushed, the story flowed properly, and it was not encumbered by 2nd or 3rd ships. The chemistry between the young couple was great. I was genuinely surprised that I can experience chemistry from 2 persons interacting through a layer of glass (or mirror, as is in the story :p) Their acting was decent, and the twist was surprising and mindblowing.

Many people are dismayed by the ending. I can understand that, considering our current norms with regards to relationships like that. Some might even consider it as grooming. The producers also seem to have considered this, considering that they have SJ alternate between actors. There were also some instances which the story could be extended, like the dad reconciliation arc as well as the dad meets SJ part. But I suspect its more on the novel then on the artistic direction.
That said, I think in a fantasy genre, there is always an aspect of un-realism there, in this case, how someone can hold on to a love for so long? But if I were to take a flight of fancy, isn't that why you watch BL's in the first place, for rare love that is hard to achieve? That is exactly what is so Fin about it. Love that transcend time, space and universes always have that certain appeal in them.

The standout actor to me is Beck. His facial expressions are great and his acting is realistic. Sometimes I wonder if its because of a good script or if its because of his acting. I conclude that its the blessed combination of both factors.

Overall, I gave my score based on my opinion that its well paced, the story is tight, the twist was reasonably well done, and the actors have reasonable chemistry with one another.

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Un amor predestinado

No sé si seré capaz de expresar todo lo que esta obra me ha hecho sentir, pero voy a intentarlo igualmente.

Memory in the Letter quizá no sea una historia perfecta. Reconoces sus giros de guion antes de que sucedan y, suponiendo que estos han de ser efectistas, pierde la novedad que estos podrían implicar. Sin embargo, ser consciente de cómo los puntos se conectan a través de las pequeñas pistas creo que es precisamente lo que el equipo detrás de la producción buscaba.

MitL es una historia sobre un amor mágico, sobre dos personas que rompen las leyes del universo para poder tocarse, aunque eso implique el paso del tiempo, uno de los regalos más inmensos que alguien puede darnos. Porque es el único que jamás se recupera. Tiempo con nosotros. Tiempo para estar con nosotros.

La actuación de los actores me pareció excepcional. Tanto Parky como Beck consiguen personificar la pureza de la juventud, la búsqueda de futuro sin mácula. Y Can, en ese último capítulo, consigue retratar y estar a la altura del trabajo que Parky había hecho hasta el momento en la creación del personaje de Songjam.

En el último episodio no he podido evitar llorar nuevamente. La introducción de ambos actores en el momento del regalo de Navidad me pareció magistralmente enternecedora. Y que Songjam haya esperado todo este tiempo no solo para estar con Aksorn, sino para ayudarle a cumplir sus sueños... es demasiado para mí. ¿Y esa valentía absoluta a la hora de decirle al padre de Aksorn que estaba saliendo con su hijo? Casi me desmayo. Aunque nada superará al hecho de ver a padre e hijo reunidos, el primero pidiendo perdón por sus errores y apoyando el sueño del segundo y este feliz del futuro que le espera a ese vínculo.

No puedo dejar de recomendar esta obra. Y en este comentario no voy a hacer referencia al resto de comentarios negativos porque esta es mi fiesta y lloro si quiero.

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