Some in my drama crew aka "D-Squad GALs"are pure loyalist and refuse to watch any version of an original K-Drama series. I've never fallen into that category. Watching a remake from a difference country is interesting to me because it allows me to catch glimpses of the heartbeat of that country i.e. social norms, humor, food (especially since I'm a major foodie) and always.. always .... THE MUSIC (hey I'm Brazilian .. how can I not LOVE MUSIC!!) .. yep the overall vision of their version of a classic is interesting. Such a great opportunity to experience how different countries put their spin on an original.
"Another Miss Oh" IS INDEED a classic in my top 20 best K-Dramas, so it would be difficult to stand toe to toe with the original. That being said, I'll truly make an effort to watch a re-make without the lingering thoughts of "why would they do that" or "that's not part of the original version", etc.
As a stand alone, I actually enjoyed this version. The entire cast, in my opinion, did a great job portraying their characters esp. the leads Yong Anusorn Maneeted as Naii and Green Ausadaporn Siriwattanakul s Ploy --> known as the "not so pretty version" --> although the actress Ausadaporn Siriwattanakul is gorgeous in my eyes.
I thought the main leads chemistry was very good i.e. the push and pull of budding feelings for each other, I especially enjoyed watching Ausadaporn Siriwattanakul's performance. She was spot on as Ploy. Awkward, unsure and self depreciating sprinkled with moments of boldness but always kind. How could one not fall in love with this character.
Ok, let's get this out now .. being a woman, I have to confess, I could not take my eyes off of actor Anusorn Maneeted as Naii. That man is stunning (WHEW fanning myself). I checked out his profile and noticed he has been in a lot of dramas so he is definitely one to watch. In all honestly I felt his portrayal of character Naii was a bit too bland for me, almost underplayed. Even still .. the chemistry between the two main leads was very much on point. An actors should not been known for one project but the body of their work, so I always attempt to watch an array of their projects to get a good feel for what I consider their talent level.
As a side note actress Waratthaya Wongchayaporn as the "pretty" Ploy is stunning. Sadly I felt her acting in this role was a bit bland and stiff but I'm going to see what other projects she has been involved in.
The major joy for me in this drama was the music! Being a singer myself, I'm always drawn to singers as well as musical scores. BEAUTIFUL! I hope they have a full album available to download on line. Just loved the music in this drama!
Overall, I agree with the rating of 7.5. Re-watch, not quite on my top repeat list but definitely for those raining days when I'm in need for a light rom-com.
I'll end with I wish the very best for all involved in this drama. Hopefully many future projects in their future which allow for growth in their craft. Much love. :)