Reviews

I tried, I really did

Ok, I started watching this show for Jung Il Woo despite reading a few reviews. I liked Il Woo in Cinderella and 4 knights and wanted see another drama of his. Going in, I was sceptical and had low expectations because of the reviews I read. I couldn't make it past 20 minutes of the first episode. Why? Because of the FL -- oh my god, it's such bad acting! Was she trying to act cute and adorable? It came off as if she's high on something. Not even Il Woo's charisma, hotness, and the promise of display of chef skills & mouthwatering food can make me suffer through this eyesore that is the FL's acting. Maybe I am being harsh. Maybe, one day, after mustering more patience, I might give this drama another chance. But not now, not today.

Leia Mais

Okay... Every review here besides mine mentiones this: 'SBfive'. I have no idea what or who it is. I just watch dramas. I took this as a youth drama (group of young actors) with a hotel industry setting. Seeing it has far more boys than girls, probably featuring BL, too.

First episode introduces us to everyone. There are some "pretty boys" that look almost korean. One boy I remember from '2 Moons'. One boy I remember from 'So Wayree' I just dropped (which is probably why I still remember him:) They all wear the hotel uniforms that look very much like school uniforms but the group doesn't look like the same class year: some boys look teenage, some in their thirties. There are 2 girls in the group, each dutifully representing one female stereotype. As for the training teachers, the head chef doesn't look mature enough. The head housekeeper DOES look like a chef, but not as someone doing labour work. The head receptionist is someone with boobs, hair and makeup, but you can tell it's a man, actually. To say all this in 1 clear sentence: From my watcher of dramas point of view - no matter the "sb5" thing (which someone explained to me in the comments) - the cast is pretty much a disaster.

We also can see the hotel reception. It doesn't look it is a 5 star hotel. Which is another letdown...

Next episodes, I haven't developed interest in any of the characters. I find some of them VERY annoying, though. An EXTREMELY adorable romance line must start SOON or I'm not sure how many more episodes I am going to withstand.

Epi 4: Nothing as such as likeable romance line and nothing as such as ANY story line has begun (instead, we watch things like one of the workers talking about ghost haunting their PREVIOUS place of work). So, I'm (not) sorry. The cast is either grossly unsuited to their roles, unattractive, or at least wearing moron haircut (their heads remind me of a giant mushrooms) so I'm afraid I won't watch any of these "stars" for 8 more episodes (thanks but no thanks).

Leia Mais

Good plot Poor execution

I forced myself to finish the first episode to give it its deserved chance for having a good story plot. Episode one was a total disappointment in acting and directing. Over dramatic on facial expression and too much on romanticizing first encounter. Editing is poor that viewers can tell where scenes was cut and attached haphazardly.
Wardrobe is good and production wasnt lacking.
I feel that if it had different actors, directed better, and edited better, this would have turned out really good.
The lead female and lead male doesnt have a clue how to act appropriately for a specific situation and the director actually let these artists get away with it.
This seems like an insult to the investors of this series and the viewers.
I hope there will be a remake of this series with better artist, director and editor.

Leia Mais

Bad script

Honestly, I started this drama because of Lusi and Hong Li but the script is a mess. The story showed promised but otherwise a flop. Like,
1. You fall down a clift, you end up in a magical place, kidnapp by a giant bird and accidently eat a magical fruit and you dont have any question about where you are? She isn't even confused
2. You find out that people want you dead because you ate the magical fruit, and you just ignore everything?
3. You are overly friendly with a stranger that saved your life (ok this is relatively normal) and you accept to teach him about the modern world but you try to get rid of him as soon as possible.
I mean, this girl doesn't care at all about anything around her, isn't she curious about the magical world she just discover, the powers she just obtained?

Leia Mais

A piece of my mind...

I don't know how to start but, let me tell you that I am still in Ep. 5 and I want to share my thoughts while I still have it. This will be my initial rate but, it may change once I finish the drama.

Acting wise - I have no complaints for the cast's acting since they are always brilliant. ML has been my fave for a while now, especially from his movie "tune in for love". He can naturally act, the way he conveys his emotions thru his eyes which is a mark of a very good actor. FL, I haven't had the chance to explore her dramas which he plays main role but, I always admire her in "Love in the moonlight". and watching her in this drama is never a disappointment.
Kang In-Wook (Kim Sung-kyu) undeniably a very good actor since I watched the Kingdom series.

Music score - I love all the songs cause it always gives you the real feeling in every scene, it helps you find the emotions.

Plot - From Ep. 5: I wish it is more realistic. The AI is somewhat questionable, well I got a lot of questions while they are using it. A device is as good as the information you feed them. It seems like they feed them feelings and inner thoughts of Ji Su and it is kinda off for me. This does not stop me from keep on watching it though, I will just ignore and play along as if it is doable. This could be doable if the creator is high and mighty.

That's a piece of my mind on this drama for now. I will sure return to complete my ratings and review. Overall it is enjoyable.

Edit: And I have returned after 24hrs. I have raised my rating to 8/10, some of the plot can be turned a blind eye on it, don't rationalize it :). The story still gives me the warmth and forgiveness. Highly admired Ha Won's character because he is a really kind and compassionate person. He loved with all his heart, know when to stop and move on, not filled with anger and very forgiving.
Seo woo may have the positivity in her but HW has the best character. Go ahead and watch it!

Leia Mais

Okay... Synopsis sounds stupid enough... A high school drama, but with "secret organization"! Investigating "mysterious occurrences in their school". Wow, how badass. First scene features boys dressed in their typical shorts hiding from each other in the empty classroom while speaking loudly on the phone. Wow, how badass, like some spy drama. LOL. Okay is this a parody or they were not aware how it looks ridiculous. Watching opening credits with dramatic music, obviously not. UNintended parody, then. Obviously they were out of ideas how to make yet another high school drama thrilling enough, and it backfired bigtime. I think Nanon Korapat is better than this, but never mind.

He appears in episode 1, wearing the boys shorts but making a badass face (lol), of course being called some moron nickname, because they are all thai, so naturally it's not cool enough just having a thai name and so everyone has to have english name like a Bed or Candle or Table or Stool, lol. It's nothing new it's in every thai drama. He comes to this school with a big purpose, of course. Investigating some badass secret. All involving villain teachers, villain teacher's kids, villain school janitors and villain school cabinets. I almost started shivering. This WILL be dramatic (oh, the scary mask I've seen in the opening credits! LMAO).

I'm afraid I don't need to learn the great secret this show concentrates so heavily on. I kinda value my time more, I am weird like that:))

Leia Mais

Just finished the first episode. I have to say, the actual series is way better than the pilot trailer. The acting of Ben is way less cringe and more refreshing inbthe actual series. Man actually fits his character quite perfect. He has that professional strict boss who is not an asshole vibe to him. I didn't really have high hope for this series as I didn't enjoy cutiepie the series much. As zee's character seems like a perverte and nunew's acting was rather cringe. And let's be honest, the story of cutie pie the series was one of the worst. Officie romance is hard enough to find on the Thai BL industry. I have read many good bl stories with wider and various range of plot. Age gap doesn't always work. Unless the plot supports it well and the actors portrait it nicely. But the age gap between Pat and Jeng actually somewhat works better here. Can't wait to watch more...

Leia Mais

I love this.

I already love this series, and Boun and Prem have SUCH good chemistry together, aaaaahh!!!!!! I have been waiting to watch this series since I first saw them togetherr in Until We Meet Again, for six months noew, and finally here it iss!!!!!! I was not disappointed, however, the music, it is always the same, so like, I would love to see some new music, even though it is good . Also, in the first episode, I get why they show Pharm and Dean, but you know, maybe show a little bit less. All in all, HSHAGAUFIGEJWJUFIsgdgushfhfhfidisifiiggjjgjgufjfidieirjth4hVHKYKGIGI, BOUNPREM, SLAY, I LOVE YOU, Okay.

Leia Mais

I'm thinking to drop already '-'

I just watched the first episode, and damm i didn't like.
My rule is to watch 3 episodes before drop, so i'll try to continue
Maybe it can be better so after watch more episodes i'll edit the review!

Nice points:
✅ The acting is fine, i really don't get bother to that when is bad i laught a lot hahaha
✅ Have Game tag( i love games in dramas)
✅ His roommates is watching hentai?(why it's good? i dont know maybe i'm strange '-')

Until now the worst points:
❌ Ost bad it's annoying listen to it( my opinion )
❌ CGI bad ? ( when them enters in the game, the scenes are nice, beautiful but its started a little strange, the two team started already in front to each other? and how much HP they have? so strange hahaha.

However, i just watched one episode, so i cant say much thing, but after some hours or days i'll return :D

Leia Mais

I wished New Wongsakorn & Nut Devahastin had their roles EXCHANGED

I also don't know why was Yard Yardthip hired in this one, because she is actually the same type as Ploy and many scenes she is visually too similar to her. The story goes that we have a woman experiencing loss and heartbreak, betrayed by everyone she ever trusted. It's not a cheerful story, so it's kinda important what we have here to balance it up and I'm afraid that 39 year old New Wongsakorn was not enough eyecandy to cheer me up here, lol.

This lakorn was a bit difficult to enjoy. I had to watch Nut Devahastin in yet another sleazy-bad-guy role (why the hell do they cast HIM as that??) he seems cursed with since after 'Ngao Asoke' (where he beat the lead guy to dust). Also, there were many scenes of two femmes fighting (over a guy at that... where is their pride?) who looked almost the same (Yard & Ploy obviously shared the same hairdresser and make-up artist) which looked ridiculous, especially given they were in their THIRTIES (I think PHYSICAL fighting belongs to SCHOOL dramas at the most, lol). Was it really THAT fundamental which one of them would the guy choose?

After mere 4 episodes I got tired with this and decided to move on to another lakorn.

Leia Mais

Worth It Just For The Shower Scene

... and that's the only spoiler Fumiyawagi will give you, that Episode 2 contains one spectacular, blindingly sexy, clothing free minute for Keita Machida devotees. We are still watching the series and will update this review in due course. Keita is in almost scene and appears to be carrying the weight of the show.
We have watched several series and movies starring Keita Machida and believe he is destined for Hollywood, as a genuinely talented actor. No doubt when they find out he's shredded to the max, speaks 3 languages and has an Academy Award worthy smile ... the phone will be ringing off the hook! Creative Artists Agency, where are you?
Thank you for reading! Follow to be notified of future reviews! ~ Fumiyawagi

Leia Mais

Watched for Lee Da Hee

Lee Da Hee and Kim Nam Gil are great actors, KNG especially. Watched this because I was bored and the synopsis sounded interesting.

Story
Nothing great or amazing. Entertaining enough but even at episode 4, I feel like I still have many questions. I think this one is more about the action................ though it's not super action-packed either. Meh.

Acting
As mentioned LDH and KNG are there haha. Side characters are familiar faces soooo great. I have to say though, Cha Eun Woo's acting improved HAHA. At least he's showing more natural expressions........

Music
I like the intro! OSTs are appropriate.

Rewatch value
nah idts. I don't see myself rewatching this.

Leia Mais