Casa Cheia (2014)

Thai version is better than Korean

I watched both the series about an year apart. I wasn't going to watch this one because I already saw the original version and I thought, it would be same ( like Kiss me series - I watched Korean and Japan version. they are exact same). Surprisingly, I thought I was watching a completely different drama.

Major difference between both:
1) The K-version spends a lot of time on the SFL. The guy is always running around her. However the Thai version spends more time on the ML's.
2) Since Thai version has more time on ML's.. it has stronger chemistry between the leads.
3) The ML in K-version is jerk but the ML in Thai version is better.
4) I would categorize Thai version as Rom-com but K-version as Romance. The comedy in thai version is better.
5) The Kdrama provides a bit of sad feel.. but the thai version provides more of rom-com feel.

If you want to choose between watching one of the two.... I would say go for Thai Version.. It is more Romcom

Leia Mais

Better than original!

This review is mainly for the people who have already watched the original, I will make a comparison.
While the original series was amazing, this Thai version takes it to a whole new level. They spun the story in a way that made much more sense to me, and they "corrected" the main shortcomings of the original series. I absolutely loved this rendition, because (SPOILER ALERT!!):

1) the person who steals her house is her sister, which makes much more sense in the real world. It also makes more sense why she didn't go to the police. I would've probably made the same decision, which I definitely would not in the case of the original series, where the thieves were her awful friends.

2) they fell in love at halfway through and the story was solely focusing on them. There was less drama with other people in general; at the beginning he was even mad at the other woman, he also didn't regularly stand up the heroine, that only happened once in the second part. There was also less meddling of her sister/bf, they didn't randomly break into their house, the sister also wasn't nearly as mean, she was always heavily influenced by her bf, etc. There was also less involvement of his family. The story really focused on them spending time together and annoying each other (loved the broken leg theme, where she had to nurture him).

3) loved the other guy! He wasn't as handsome as the hero, so I didn't get the second lead syndrome like in the original series. He was also very likeable, always acting properly and scolding the other woman what was she thinking, clinging onto a married man, and vice versa he scolds the hero that he's hurting the heroine - BIG like.

4) the resolution with the other woman was a tiny bit different, but it made the whole difference. In the original series, the hero is loyal to the other woman till the very end, until she tells him to go. Here, the hero is angry that he has to stay by other woman's side and even tells it to her face ("Now I cannot love her, because of that stupid promise I made to you"). And in the end, he himself declares that he can't do that anymore, whether she agrees or not.

5) I'd just like to comment on the acting, I really loved the heroine's sad act. When she stays at other guy's house after the rain and they sit on the couch and she breaks down. Man that physically hurt me, she is such a good actress. And again when she returns with the hero to the house, and they sit outside and she quickly says she can't listen anymore because she'll get even more hurt. When she stood up quickly and kinda patted his knee and ran inside holding back tears, I thought WOW that's exactly how it happens in real life, again she did a fantastic job.

Leia Mais

Before starting the review, it is important to remember that I never saw the original version, so I can't compare one drama with another. What I can say is that I absolutely loved this drama and that I intend to see the 2004 version and re-watch my newest favorite lakorn.
One of the facts that pleased me the most is how strong, decisive and responsive the protagonist is when she treats her badly, not accepting to be stepped on, or that he says that his dream of becoming a screenwriter will not become reality, Mike's character is not left behind I also really liked his development, except for some parts where he was extremely childish and stupid, ending up breaking the protagonist's notebook TWICE, but I only liked it because he really apologized and bought another one, different from other dramas I've seen, you can see that he really regrets it.
Another thing is also how the protagonists had a good development in their friendship before leaving directly for the romance, the two main actors helped a lot with their performances, because you could see the chemistry between the two and honestly it is very cute to see him calling her shorty, but not that thing that was really done to offend.
Another thing that I loved so much was the secondary characters, as there is no bad villain who wants to end the protagonists' romance, certain that in some parts the girl (I forgot her name, sorry) ended up irritating me in some moments, but it's normal, nobody is perfect. I also really liked P´Guy, Grandma and even her sister and her boyfriend, except for some problems.
As for the negative aspects, it was like the plot of Oam Am and her sister was simply developed and quickly forgotten, your own sister deceived you, sent you to another place without money, sold the house that was from your father and just disappears, no answering the calls, but when she shows up to help you just simple forgive and forget? I understand that the protagonist no longer has any family member to rely on, only her sister, but even so what she did was of a very low and wrong level. The other thing is that they also did not develop the protagonist's plot about his sister who died of cancer and because he blames his own father in this regard, they will only explain in the end practically and it was all very fast. Apart from these and some other facts, the drama was very good and very fun to watch.

Leia Mais

I feel like this drama can finish in 12 to 15 episodes
Too much of showing facial expressions and too draggy in some scenes
As the story we can assume especially first episodes there is nothing but dragging the story.
That's my feeling.
In some scenes the expressions of femake lead is too fake.
And the second female lead is too annoying.
Even her sadness is too fake when the second male lead(guy) rejected her.
Her crying was really fake like
????she is crying ????
I don't think so.
Overall drama was like okay
I can't say worth watch but we can watch one time and also i accept some of the scenes cute.

Leia Mais

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this was the 1st show where mike aum make pair and their chemistry, pair, loved by all over the world. cause of that they again paired for "kiss me". which is also a tremendous work of them, people often went to "kiss me" after watching "full house". as sources declare "full house & kiss me " both are highest watching show

but i came here after watching "kiss me" which is them after project of "full house". after watching "kiss me" i became fan of mike and aum i really loved them even one sec of the scene of " kiss me " drama i can't criticize the team of "kiss me "

so my expectation is very high but i'm disappointed here. i confessed haven't watch "full house " Korean. so i'm not judging/comparing it to Korean version . what i expected is their chemistry which is there , but what i expected which is not there is great script writing. confusing writing , logically not acceptable.

first two episodes are not eye locking if I've n't watched "kiss me" i wouldn't taken the risk to watch further episodes but it not disappointed me in certain things . and i went through 15 episodes which are really great. but what after it i get silly/logic-less/confusing script writing . until the 15 episode i really want to give it 10/10 but further episodes change my mind and i given it 6/10

-> if you have given promise to stand beside her always in any situation that doesn't mean you should be her hubby there are many ways(friend/brother) to be with her(is he insane)
->no matter how way you confessed your love she need a proper confession (is she dumb)
-> last two -three episodes flash backs irritate me

as a fan of aum and mike i still want to give it 10/10 but then it'll be unfair review

ACTING-----
Aum 8/10
Mike 10/10

after this may be i'm hated by many people who really admire aum/ mike/ full house but love you all

Leia Mais

The Korean version of Full House has been one of my all-time favorite K-dramas mainly because the couple's chemistry and story. Given that this was a remake, I didn't really have high expectations for it. It was also my first time watching Mike and Aom in a lakorn. Boy was I in for a treat. We all know how the story goes with the original one but it was executed in such a way that you wouldn't think this as a remake. Mike and Aom owned their characters. Their chemistry was also on point. It was cute and not awkward. Supporting characters did justice to their roles as well.
Now I understand and relate to the rave reviews. I don't regret watching this at all. It's now up there among my favorite lakorns or even Asian dramas!

Leia Mais

Majority says this is the best remake and although I usually don't like remakes I have to agree hands down this is the best of the lot.

They did almost every thing right. The 2 main ingredients for a good romantic drama in my book was done so well. First the two leads were so correctly cast. They have chemistry and there was an ease in their interactions. I truly see when Mike looks at Aom there's interest sometimes tenderness in his gaze. Either he's a great actor immersed in the character or he's quite taken with her in real life. Secondly the storyline puts focus on them. The entire series reserved most of the screen time for them. That means we see them interact a lot. They spend a lot of time communicating fighting quarreling doing mundane things to sight seeing and also cycling. In the process you witness how they got closer starts to understand each other and fall in love. So 2 beautiful ingredients brewed to a very enjoyable drama

So plotwise I do like how it deviated from the Korean version. We also get a lot of Korea in this drama . almost like selling Korea as tourist destination. Lol

Min was quite an annoying character but thankfully overall she wasn't overly featured compare to other versions. But be advised episode 16 to 18 were my least favorite. Meanwhile episode 19 is mostly flashback. If you've missed some of the cute and romantic scenes between Aom and Mike, you most likely will catch it in episode 19.

Of course not everything makes perfect sense, some clichés too but it didn't affect my viewing or enjoy a nice love story. I have to !mention I much prefer Mike's outfit here to Rain's . and Mike's character is better too. Cause early on wr already see he demonstrated a soft side to Aom. And they were on friendlier terms faster too. Their bickerings were mostly cute instead of hurtful. Aom's character is also a nice balance of cute and naivety but she's not clueless. In fact I found it admirable that once she realised her feelings she admitted it instead of lying to herself. So refreshing to see.

This review is getting lengthy but really there's lots to love in this drama for its simple take that's right up !y alley. So after this I'm jumping on to Kiss Me drama staring the same leads..

Leia Mais

If you're looking for a cute, fluffy, and lighthearted drama, then this one is for you! This drama/lakorn is so well made and pretty much gave me a high on feels. It was THAT good.
The cinematography was amazing, and can definitely compete with that of kdramas. The color palette was refreshing and gave a nice laid back feel to the drama.
The story itself was told in a relatively good pace. It gave a lot of time for the development of their relationship and you can really see how they fall in love. The downside to it, however, is that it felt a tiny bit dragged out during the middle, but it definitely did not affect the show too much. It held my interest and just seeing them interact is enough to keep watching.
As if you needed another reason to watch, the main actors were amazingly casted. Mike is so so so hot and Aom is super pretty. Plus, they have the best onscreen chemistry. For the drama, they sang a song for the ost, so you know the music is good.
To conclude, I would definitely recommend watching this!!!

Leia Mais