It lacks something

I usually like this kind of slice of life story but this one, although they tackled some issues mainly about looks, how the society percieves it and family matters, I wasn't unfortunately able to connect with any of the characters. I don't know if it's due to the lack of the script / storytelling / directing or the actors could do a little bit better..?

For the romance part, it feels natural and at the same time it was kind of sudden as it was placed in a background so it didn't give me some sparkles. Maybe, no really a good build up of their relationship...

I think, the cinematography and the OST were really nice and kind of saved this serie.

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Interesting concept, lovely story

One thought: cute, cute, cute!!

Ok, it might be so simple in terms of the plot but I was still entertained by how they developped it from the first to the finale episode (although it was a bit short, they could add some more scenes but that was fine). I liked the concept / idea of a small game (mainly towards the end of each episodes, it's like they invited us to play it). That's why I give an extra point for the production in general.

It has mostly some fluff moments with in general a slice of life genre and a bit of angst. Overall, it was nice, easy to watch. I want to say, these two looks so good together, they have a lovely chemistry and they seems to be comfortable with each other!

p-s: it's been 10 days ago I've completed this serie so I might forget some things to talk about it.

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Heartwrenching yet a beautiful story

Honestly, the story is quite simple and even has a dejavu vibes but still, it got my attention and it made me want to follow what's going to happen till the end. For me, it's even a lakorn (soap thai opera) with women love women storyline for me so for sure there's going to have some conflict and heartwrenching moments.

Since I didn't read the novel, I can't compare to it but I have to admit, some subplots / some parts could be more developped and should even be added to make the general storyline a bit better and to feel more complete than this.

I didn't know the actresses but they are so good at portraying their characters and they also have good chemistry, they are so pretty and cute together!!
For their characters, I might sometimes not be agree with their choices or behaviors but I don't know, I can't help but at the end, I still like them (or maybe I looked at the situation differently and I was trying to understand them).

The OST are nice to listen but I don't know if I gave a higher rating because of it or it's because of the quality of the production and also with the acting of the main leads..lol

Anyway, it's one of my favorite GL series despite some flaws.

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A heartwarming story

I think I'm crazy but I went back from a field full of corn and various vegetables and this afternoon, I've decided to watch the first episode of this serie. And after that, I litterally binge watched all the episodes, I've spent my afternoon watching this (ok maybe with some small breaks in between) and I have no regret at all.

It was kind of refreshing, sweet and heartwarming with a little bit of drama. I've found that, in general, it was not boring at all. For sure, some parts could be more developed however, I understand that with 8 episodes for around 20 - 25 minutes, we won't get everything.

The story is quite nice and kind of realistic, Yechan is really a giant teddy bear, I liked his character whereas Seon Yul is more calm but not really cold, he has his own charm. Both have their own charms and I can't help but adore them throughout the serie and of course their dynamic. The age gap wasn't a problem for me, I think they handled it well.

I also really liked the rural vibes, it's so relaxing and chilling along with the OSTs, really pleasant to watch and to listen.

I'm sure, even if I was not in the mood or if I didn't go to a similar place, I would still enjoy it but yes maybe I was in a right mood and it helped me to enjoy even more this short serie. Worth my time and worth the watch!

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Not that really dreamish

Well.. This is really rare that I'm writing a rather negative review and I'm quite sad it's a GL one as there's no many and I support all the work related to LGBTQIA community but this one, sadly failed to deliver a great serie.

I think I'm going to talk about what I disliked, the problem is the plot, it was quite messy and the slow-burn that I usually like becomes so frustrating. In addition, it was a bit hard to connect with the characters and when it comes to even main characters (Dawan), it's not that great! It's really a pity!

Honestly, they did have some interesting ideas but it was not that very engaging to me...And the acting has definitely a room for improvement although I'm not that harsh like others, I would say it was ok but the girls could do better, especially Fay who played Dawan and I was already prepared as her support role in The Sign was..Worse than this?

But the cinematography, the production and the OST were really nice. it's such a huge contrast.

I would also add that, despite the flaws, I low key liked it a bit and I was even entertaining and cute but it failed to be one of my favorite and I would not rewatch it.

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A heartfelt and touching detective drama

First of all, I really liked the vibes of this drama, it brings some nostalgic and retro vibes. It has also a some educational part of Korean history which is interesting but maybe too short to fully understand it, it might lead to some research later haha

I appreciate the development of the story in general, nice to follow although I do think, I felt there's the same pattern when you watched a few episodes and you know that it's a little bit predictable.. or not lol

I liked the characters especially one of the main leads, Park Younghan (his character was interesting, empathic, kind and know what to say ) and their teamwork, I love their dynamic it's heartwarming; the acting was great and very convincing and some episodes and characters broke my heart, it was too painful to watch..

I just feel there's things that are lacking or not explained enough but I'm not sure...And, it's weird but after the good things that I've brought up, I have to admit, the first episode, yet entertaining, didn't get me fully invested it was maybe the second or the third one that I finally got invested.

Worth the watch.

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Too cute to handle, a gem

In my heart it's a 10 and I would gladly rewatch it again and again but if I have to analyze it overall and a bit deeper, there's some (small) elements that could be better or to wish that it would turned out differently. In addition, I wasn't that fan of the filter or the way it was a bit too bright for me (lightning and the transitions of some scenes). But as I said, it's a small part of the negative elements.

It's indeed a cute simple story but they managed so well in executing and developping the plot and making me to be that invested and to looking forward each week!

I do think, this is a feel good serie, even a comfort serie, easy to watch and to root for characters especially Moo. He's really cute, straighforward and a bit annoying but can't help to love this character.

For newbies such as Sea who plays Kang, Keen who plays Moo and Ashi as Payos, they did overall well especially Keen (maybe I'm biased lol). As I'm watching Project Alpha, I'm so thankful that GMMTV gave an opportunity to Keen and Ashi and to be able to shine in their own way. I'm really looking forward to their next projects!

Another character that I really appreciate, it's Nate, the bestfriend of Kang played by Milk Pansa, she's so bubbly, funny and loveable, I truely love her vibe!

As for the OST, I already have my favorite ones but in general, it's easy and catchy to listen.

To put in a nutshell, "Only boo" is, personally, a really nice and a lovely surprise of this year. It was a pleasure to follow this serie since the begining to the end.

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Cute but lacks some things

I'm quite disappointed because I wanted to love more and to give it a higher rating.. However, it was because in terms of the story, it lacks some things that could captivated me. I think I know some messages that they wanted to send and that was really nice but unfortunately it was not enough.

There's also some things or behaviors from certain characters that annoyed / frustrated me, it didn't help to fully enjoying the serie.

However, ok I admit, it was really cute and funny for some points, I did enjoy some moments, the actresses were doing great and the OST were also cute and catchy.

I only blame for the execution of the plot.. I think, I just hope to see MilkLove again with a better script / story with different characters and also, would be glad to watch another GL serie with ViewJune as the main couple.

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Actors as "chefs" for 2 days

Honestly, it's a bit hard to write a review for a TV show because the feel isn't the same as when we are watching a drama. But here we are, just sharing my impressions!

I know all of them as actors and have watched their dramas but it was a new side of them being in a tv show (for me) and in addition it's about running a restaurant in another asian country.

As I love food, I was quickly interested and at the end, it was very cute and entertaining to see those 6 actors dealing with how to make some dishes and to learn some other things related to customers service.

They did really well and I enjoyed every episodes. It was indeed short but I think it was enough to show some "new" concept. I also love their dynamic, they were determined and hard-working, most importantly, they learnt about teamwork, they have the teamwork vibe.

It's just that, it's a pity they didn't include male customers to have this diversity . Now who to blame? Because I'm sure, there's also some fanboys who are interested in tasting some of their idol's cooking.

Other than that, it looks delicious and I was already familiar with it because I've already eaten those dishes but for people who want to try Thai food, I also recommend it, especially the Chicken rice and for the desert, Bua loy although I also have another recommendation, it's Sam mit / ruam mit (3 colors) and my fav of all the time Khanom Chan with pandan flavor.

So yes, it was short but it was lovely and nice, it could cheer you up.

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Can I be the one in your heart?

This is purely my own feelings so my own opinion and this is my first thai survival show I've ever watched.
I would say, it's not perfect (what I mean is, wish they included one or two more judges instead of 3) but it's still a tv show and I enjoy it. But I wish I didn't know those 5 finalists before watching this, it could bring other feels lol

However, I feel like some were more favored than others, maybe it happened for every tv show, I don't know.

But thanks to this program, I've discovered such talented persons. As I said in my comment section I would be sad for some people that I've rooted for even though I already knew the end but glad that some people made it in their own way.

It was so endearing to see all of them, the passion they have, their efforts, their perseverance and they also brought some great performances!

It's a bit of irony but even though they were youngers then me except some were my age at that time, I also learnt from them about not giving up and no matter what happens, don't stop improving ourselve.

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A Heartwarming drama

So I watched the online version that has 40 eps unlike the 46 here

Well, I don't know how to start but in my opinion, it was one of the best chinese dramas I have ever watched. It was so relatable and realistic by the development of the story. What I also really appreciated was, they include other characters stories such as Li Jianjian's friends, especially her bestfriends.

It's true that I was so endeared when the three main characters (Li Jianjian, Ling Xiao and He Ziqiu) , were young and I was litterally binge watching those eps bt then, when they were adults, the feels were not the same but I was still attached / endeared by them. At first, I was touched/moved by one character and it was Ziqiu. Each scene, my eyes teared up when he appeared. I must applaud the child actor who delivered really well his expressions, and the teenager one / the adult one playde by Zhang Xinchen was a realy good actor. Whenever I saw him on screen (but it was mostly at the begining), he made me cry. I really like his character, I wanted to comfort him so bad.
And then, when they came to the story of Lingxiao, I also wanted to comfort him and I hated his mother but I think, it's a pity that in asian countries, they didn't give some professionnal helps (to see a psy) because I know, it was so hard for her since at that time, she lost her daughter. I feel like on one hand I hated her for her behaviour and she hurts her own son, Lingxiao, she litterally destroyed her family, impacted them, especially Lingxiao but on another hand, I feel like I pity her because they didn't help her (I mean to help her healing when she lost her daughter). But the actress was excellent.
I really loved Ziqiu's mother and when I wanted to hate her because she abandoned her son, I didn't hate her when I knew the truth and I'm glad for the ending she got. She's indeed a beautiful person.
Of course, I was jealous of Li Jianjian's relationship with those two haha but seriously, I really loved their dynamics and I don't know why, there was a moment, I wanted her to end with Ziqiu because, even though I knew it was only siblings energy but when they were adults, they were looking good together. But maybe, these two actors would collaborate again later, maybe because I'm sure, the chemi will be there!
I think, The spotlight goes to the dad of Li Jianjian, what a humble man! I really appreciated his character as a father (i think, the best father here) who was here for them.

I don't know what to add but each characters were interesting and relatable (well not everyone but some yes) but anyway, all the actors brought alive these characters. Go ahead teaches us some life lessons, how to be a parent, how to love each other as family (and sometime even when they are not blood releated) and friends and also, how to overcome obstacles in life. It's also true when, we grow up, we migt be not as close as before. It was so real, I felt that.

For the romance part, I honestly wasn't so surprised since I knew at the beginning with some details and differences.

As an Asian, I really relate to them and for me, Go ahead is one of the best slice of life drama and it has now a special place in my heart.

In addition, all the OST bring some magical feelings (well not magic but it brings something to the heart and to complete the drama), Beautiful soundtracks to listen, mostly before sleeping, when it rains or at night. It somehow, comfort us.

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A heartwrenching and beautiful story

It was kind of refreshing to see Daou and Offroad in this kind of serie, it's clearly a lakorn style but I like it a lot.

I know, it's not really perfect however, it's almost a perfect one because it has everything that I appreciate in general. The story was a bit absurd but still really entertaining. It got me hooked from the begining to the end and I even wanted more but looking back, 10 episodes was enough but wish it was a bit longer in terms of the duration of each episodes. But it successfully made me going through several emotions such as sadness (as I mentioned in the headline, it was heartwrenching but I won't spoiled anything, I just want to prevent if you read this to prepare some tissues or be mentally prepared lol), frustration and happiness (and a bit more) LOL

The acting was also great and convincing, shout out to Daou for his first action scenes without a Stand-In! I also like all the support characters, espcially Joo / Chu who is really adorable and bubbly and the grand-parents (I thought they were her parents?) are also lovely. I just want to complain about the villains, they lacked some depth but again, it was still entertaining.

I also would like to mention that the cinematography was pretty nice and again, I love the settings and the sino-thai vibes with the mixed of superstition and supernatural / fantasy elements.

In addition, I also appreciate the OST and instrumental songs that are used are simply beautiful / nice to listen especially the Chinese version, sung by Daou, of theme song.

To put in a nutshell, "Century of love" is somehow an easy watch that keep you entertaining, not only with its interesting plot and cultural background but also the chemistry of the main leads that won't disappoint you.

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Emotional and thrilling story

Deep down in my heart, it's a 10/10 but because of some details and some parts which are making me roll my eyes and it also got in my nerves, it's a 9,5 but still a great serie. Worth the watch and I personally love everything they managed to show us such as the cultural references and some investigations (people didn't really like actions scenes but I love it). It was not boring for me, it was entertaining from the beginning to the end. But also the romance between the two main leads.

As I'm a Buddhist (yeah I know I don't like to share about religion and on) but I would say, I can relate to it more and I'm enjoying so much with the belief, the past life and the legend of Naga and Garuda.

The production of this show sets the bar high, it has some really beautiful scenes but I didn't really like the pixels and I didn't mean to see everything, it just that if they have to pixelize then, they could use another angle and it still could turn well!
I was a bit annoyed, mainly because some scenes were interesting but they cut it quickly (then maybe it's an editing problem).

But overall, I really appreciate this show and it's the rare one I watched several times lol
Thanks to this, I really love the acting of Billy Patchanon and also Heng Asavarid (he's a great villain, I love to hate him so much as Doctor Chalothorn!! Really he was the high light of this show, he was annoying yet entertaining and got me goosebumps).
I also like the rest of the actors / characters but for me Dr Chalothorn is the high light lol

The final episode was great but at the same it has flaws and there's a part in which I felt it was recap or a fanmade video so I mean, It was not that necessary, they could use this time to add some extra interesting scenes to develop the story (but I would say I didn't mind it but it just, it took "more" time than I thought. )

Lastly, I love that intro song and the rest are cute and nice to listen.

I would rewatch it despite some flaws but I want to say it's still a pefect serie since I really enjoy it.

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Funny and touching

I've finally watched this movie and I really liked it.
It was a really nice movie about the relationship between two siblings, it's ordinary but at the same time it could be so relatable and touching.

Personally, I also have an older brother but I can't really relate as he's not like Chut in this and we're getting along well so yes I'm lucky lol
I can't explain how I felt towards Chut's character, it's a bit complex, he's really funny but at the same time really annoying and I don't quite understand his behavior although I've watched the whole movie lol
Poor Jane but there's one scene I disliked her for something she did because it's like she neglected her brothers's feelings. I know, I understand her, I know how annoying and horrible he might be but Ilked these characters, they are relatable.

But seriously, I felt genuine feelings from both of them and I was kind of moved by their story. I thought it would be too long with 2hours but no, the pacing was right although I do still think some scenes were a bit dragging. At the same time, I feel it was a bit rushed, maybe it's the choice of the editing or the transition of some scenes. I was sometimes taken aback from it.

One of my few complains is that I was not fully invested in the romance between Jane and Mochi. I don't mind that it's not the focus on their relationship because it's mainly about the sibilings however it lacks some scenes or some sparks?? Because I'm sure, it could have been better if there was something more believable? I'm not quite sure how to explain this. But it's later on that I've found them cute and that I had believed they are really together lol

So I think I would rewatch this movie but not entirely, just a few funny scenes and some that are heartwarming.

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A heartwarming short story

Look.. Why am I watching this now? Wish I could watch it way before but anyway I personally loved it, it's a small gem.
Am I crazy to rate it as 10/10? Yes, despite some small flaws but I do think it deserve a high rating.

They could made it as a movie or maybe a short drama with a few more episodes to develop further the story but I don't know why, I'm still satisfied with these 2 episodes.

Finally I was able to watch the main actor with a different side and not as an a**h*le character lol
I really like the dynamic between the main leads, two different people but that was quite sweet and beautiful how they found each other. However, I might complain with Wirin's behavior but looking back, her little bit of flawed character is also relatable so at the end, I won't mind rather accept it.

The story is simple but still interesting, heartfelt with a life lesson and about self-worth. It was really nice to watch, especially with the settings, the landscapes were nice as if we came with them and that it was also a healing small trip.

I would gladly recommend this to anyone.

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