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Noh is such a cutie pie, i love this series overall tho the first episode is kind of confusing idk where to focus to and the casts also agreed that its confusing and they're kind of disappointed but the rest of the episode is so interesting and phunnoh is just too cute, i loved how their story started as fake boyfriends in front of phun's sister and eventually fell in love with each other. one thing i am bothered tho is that phun cheated with his gf and that noh never made it clear that he was never yuri's bf, i loved his good heart but it hurt yuri and she expected too much tho its her fault but she's literally just a girl, but yeah still loved this i was so hooked up the moment i finished season 2, i went back from season 1 ep 1 hahaWas this review helpful to you?
Highly recomend you stick with this series
Okay, like a lot of people warned me the first episode of this.... is bad. I almost want to say it sucks, actually. It's confusing, and I don't think it added much to the story. But I recommend that you watch it... on 2x speed if you have to, which is what I did. I promise you that the rest is amazing if you endure the first episode. This is one of the best series I've seen; unlike many bl's, there are straight couples that are endgame! To be honest, the only reason I didn't give this series a ten is that the ending was kind of annoying. You're left with a huge cliffhanger, but there's season two which I have yet to watch and I'm hoping it'll end well.Was this review helpful to you?
Most of us "drama watchers" who are in experts levels... usually get more picky from what we were in the past...
This Kinda drama is much different... although the 85% of the cast are new actors/ rookies and maybe first roles... but once you watch you wont believe that the leads (who made me fall in love even more with this drama) this is their first drama like EVEr...
the environment of this BL drama was kind "accepting" ... since its a BL drama... well its not gay but its two people fell in love .. and their problems are as simple as a high schooler experiencing feelings for someone who is just going through the same thing,
the music, story and the cast are a very good combination and its a re watchable drama for me like 10 times in row ???
thats its how its good!
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It was cute, but could've been better
Could've been gayer. No reason not to watch it, but a heads up to those who are interested; there is homophobia and transphobia in it. Not uncommon for a gay show, but it's offsetting to me how trans ppl and other queer ppl were portrayed in it.SPOILERS !!!!!!!!
No pls because it was so confusing. Everything progressed over a matter of 4 days (at least in the first like 6 episodes), which idk if you're into that, but I'm not. There was a whole episode just dedicated to them being like.. stupid and not communicating with eachother, ugh stereotypical gay troupe, over it. I don't care about Kom and Jeeb or any of the other girls or guys. Except for that one girl, Nongnan she was funny.
So much of the show was just filler. No one was there to see that one Mone guy be a shitty boyfriend, that couple didn't deserve to get as much screentime as they did. So many unnecessary scenes that literally lead to nowhere.
If you want to spend 9 hours watching a show where it's just two guys romantically staring at eachother, not breaking up with their girlfriends (cheating), not developing as a character, 87% filler, this show is for you. Like overall its a decent watch, but every review of it I'd seen was hyping it up to be this big thing.... It really wasn't. It wasn't a revolutionary romance or something interesting. It was a bunch of gay fetishization and caricatures being made out of trans people and other LGBTQ people. That and just annoying drama.
Nitpick, but, something that annoys me in lots of Bl/MLM shows I see is just whoops suddenly two very heterosexual boys have kissed and cuddled and gazed passionately at eachother. And then there's no conversation about their sexuality between them... ever... :[
My expectations are sadly not high for gay content, but this was just another example of it being frustrating.
About the acting; there were moments where the tone was so confusing to me, I thought they were giggling and having a funny moment, but it turns out they were crying and being sad... So yeah some scenes were confusing to say the least
ALSO WHY THE FUCK DID NOH'S DAD SHOW UP THAT ONE EPISODE RANDOMLY AND THEN DISAPPEAR???? I WAS SO ALARMED
I suppose its realistic in a way but also damn I didn't even know he had a dad they never mentioned anything abt him,, another nitpick of mine. I like to have a basic family understanding in the dramas I watch. I feel more connected to them that way.
And to close my review, I am a real live gay so yes I do know a little bit abt what I'm talking about :]
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This is the best BL series I have ever watch.
Love both of White (Phun) and Captain (Noh).
They really are adorable and have great chemistry together.
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Of all the BL I've consumed recently, this one is definitely up there in terms of the actors and their chemistry. The main couple is outstanding when they are together, and all the flaws in the plot are outshined by what they bring to the table as actors. That said, there were some things about the storyline that bothered me, and season one fell off for me around episode 8, and I really struggled to get through the remaining episodes.Episode one was also very hard to get through, as the version I found online was low quality and it starts kind of out of nowhere, and doesn't provide much of anything except confusion and not a hint of BL until the very last scene. I could have skipped it altogether, to be honest, and wouldn't have missed anything important.
The cast of this show is large, and there are straight storylines in addition to the main BL pairing. There is also some representation (questionable, but representation nonetheless) for the 'ladyboys' from the Angel squad, who provide comic relief but also some valuable moments in the background as the show progresses. One moment in particular really impressed me, as one of the characters was advocating for the Angel squad, and made a comment about how we can't judge people based on their gender identity. I really think that scene was important, especially since this came out in 2014. The other straight pairings are really simple side plots, with little outcome at all by the end of the first season. I think they were just there to balance out the BL, considering I've read that this show was kind of the pioneer of BL series in Thailand.
The main couple developed well, genuinely, innocently, and beautifully. Their chemistry is excellent and I love that they take some time apart after almost kissing to figure out their feelings. It's so well-done, I give their relationship a standing ovation.
The only downside is that they both have girlfriends throughout the season, and that drives me nuts. It's a theme I see in a lot of series and it just tears me up inside and ruins a lot of stories for me, but it's definitely personal. It's more tolerable in this series than it was in Make It Right (oh my goodness that one was so much), but they are all still together at the beginning of season 2 and I wonder how long I will have to suffer through that.
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To start, I'm a big fan of kisses. I think they are an important aspect to any story, especially romance, BUT I also think that, if you're not gonna have as many kisses, you need to prove a relationship with other things, and that can be hard. This show, however, does it perfectly. The hand holding and the eye contact is so UNREAL and precious, and I love Khun Phun and Khun Noh, okay? They're so precious~
I'd complain about the end if there wasn't a second season, but there is, so I'm okay~
Now, I know a lot of people have a problem with Captain's (Noh) acting, but I feel like it fits Noh perfectly. After all, in the book, Noh is a dramatic, over-the-top guy. He's kinda awkward in that growing-up-trying-to-find-myself way, and it works, so Captain's acting works for me. I actually didn't realize people had a problem with his acting in the first few episodes until I read some of the reviews on here because it just fit~
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BETTER THAN EXPECTED
In truth, I fast-forwarded through a lot of this. There were characters and couples I did not like and after a few episodes I began to skip over their stories. It wasn't that any of it was bad, I just didn't care about them enough to invest time in their stories.This was very real. Very natural. Actual teenage/high school life, for the most part. What they did best was to capture the tender, raw, confusing emotions that every teenager goes through. It wasn't overblown for high drama. It was small moments that had the biggest impact. The touch of a hand as you pass in the hallway, the awkward frustration of a teen in his bedroom grappling with confusion, the totally invisible friend with an unrequited crush. I remembered all of those feelings and it really was like being back in high school again.
I can really only comment on the two leads and the BL romance, since I skipped many of the other stories - but for me these two were incredible. For actual teens, fairly new to acting, White and Captain did a remarkable job. Some of the best of any BL series I've seen so far. Just real, natural, and understated. They didn't try to force an emotion. I can't remember White doing a better job in any other series. I usually don't care for him at all (though Second Place is his performance in Theory of Love). This was my first time seeing Captain in a series and I could not have asked for a better actor. Kudos to the director for bringing out their best and allowing them to be true to themselves.
Shocking favorite line, "I thought you might forget about the front after you had the back." WHAT!!!!??!!!! Hysterical.
I did not care for the yaoi sister. Tired of this trope and these over-the-top, squealing girls. It's too forced and not like any teen girl I've ever known. Also not a fan of the Angel Crew. While I do appreciate that they get the support of the cheer leaders and the minor storyline about inclusion and acceptance that comes with their storyline, I find these stereotypical characters used only for comedy as disrespectful and potentially damaging to young boys who might see themselves in these characters and fear the ridicule they endure. Same goes for the two super effeminate side characters - who have absolutely no place in this story at all and again are only brought out to be the butt of jokes. I will forgive LS, since it was one of the first big BL series and it was 2014, but those stereotypes are still around today (2Gether) and potentially causing harm because the creators look back to series like this one and think it's okay to make fun of effeminate men.
Question: What's with all these teen girls insisting on boys taking them out and buying expensive gifts and meals for them all the time? Sorry. Deal breaker for me. If I WANT to buy you something, I will. If you FORCE me to buy you something, you're selfish, disrespectful and will soon NOT be my girlfriend. Buy your own damn shoes, girl.
I might fast-forward to favorite moments in this sweet, tender, innocent little gem again. But probably won't watch the whole season (or even just all the Phun/Noh scenes). But I would recommend this to anyone - especially those that like their BL with hetero side couples and actual teenage real-life storylines.
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Honestly, Phun and Noh are now officially on the Knock and Korn level for me now. They are relatable, with faults and shortcomings but never shallow. And only Captain can get away with being ridiculously beautiful in that shitty hair lol but seriously they have chemistry but also the relationship itself feels organic and the dialog just devastatingly beautiful.
Ahhhhh I'm glad there's a new season coming up! I can't wait.
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The series has two seasons: the first aired in Thailand from July 6, 2014 to September 21, 2014, with 12 episodes, and the second in 2015, with 36 episodes. In April 2019, the main characters appeared in the three-part miniseries 'Reminders'.
Broadcast on Channel 9, the series written and directed by Andy Rachyd Kusolkulsiri, a filmmaker from the Thai queer scene, known for directing the homoerotic drama 'Me: My Familiar People', which caused a stir due to the strong sexual scenes, and for being The producer of the comedy 'Tom Gay', which portrays the relationships of a gay and lesbian couple, does a very restrained job in 'Love Sick: The Series' by putting teenagers before the cameras.
Director of series and films such as 'Friend Forever' (2020), 'Thank God It's Friday' (2019), 'Water Boyy' (2017), 'Make It Right' (2016), 'Water Boyy: The Movie' ( 2015), and 'Cause You're My Boy' (2018), among others, Rachyd Kusolkulsiri adapts in his debut work the original novel of "Thai Boys Love Love Sick: The Chaotic Lives of Blue Shorts Guys", written by INDRYTIMES or Latika Chumpoo.
In writing the script, Andy Rachyd Kusolkulsiri has the collaboration of
Fern Tanyatorn Butyee, renowned BL writer, with scripts that were later brought to the screen in the series "Chains of Heart" (2023), and "ReminderS" (2019), among others.
We are facing a story of coming of age and coming out of the closet. Also, before a love story. I wouldn't say it's an LGBT+ story because their struggle to fall in love is more complex than gender.
Starring Captain Chonlathorn Kongyingyong ('Rak Sood Jai Yai Tua Saeb, 2023), and White Nawat Phumphotingam, ('Water Boyy The Series, 2017), as Noh and Punn, respectively, both in their acting debut, the first season stands out for adapt many Japanese yaoi tropes.
THE HISTORY
Punn has a dilemma: despite having a girlfriend, his father insists that he date the daughter of one of his friends. Punn decides to ask his little sister, Pang, to help him convince his father to change his mind. Knowing that his sister is a true Y-girl obsessed with boy love novels, Punn comes up with a crazy plan to win her support: convince Pang that he has a boyfriend.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Noh discovers that his Music Club's budget is short and they need money to buy new batteries. Noh runs to the Student Council for help and finds Punn, his vice president, to whom he presents his case, and Punn decides that he has found the perfect candidate for his plan.
Punn asks Noh to be her fake boyfriend in exchange for help with her Music Club's budget. Noh is reluctant at first, but when he shows up at Punn's house, the plan goes as Punn intended and Pang is convinced they are a couple. She agrees to help Punn with his father.
Throughout the first season, the story revolves around the many adventures that Noh and Punn encounter. Their relationship changes through these experiences and eventually the two 17-year-old boys fall in love with each other.
Luangsodsai Anupart, Chindavanich Primrose, Charnmanoon Pannin and Vachiravit Paisarnkulwong are part of the cast and bring drama, humor and intensity to the series.
I love this show, the first Boy's Love show I ever saw in my life when it comes to Asian shows, to the extent that I watch it again from time to time, and today, 10 years after it aired, when it's just hours away from premiering a new version, I enjoy the drama again and decide to write this review.
'Love Sick The Series' is credited with doing a lot to make the LGBT+/Boy' Love/Gay show acceptable in Asia.
The chemistry between the two boys is perfect. Their relationship is great. They are very good with each other. Without any toxicity. Pure innocent love and understanding. Many shows have had the same premise, but nothing could compare to the pure adoration and feelings these characters show for each other.
Seeing Punn and Noh, who can't help but fall in love, and hence the name of the series, seeing them suffer from lovesickness, seeing them sick with love, something that is portrayed wonderfully, turned me into a lover of the genre.
The performance of Chonlathorn Kongyingyong and Nawat Phumphothingam is magnificent as they show themselves confused by feelings they do not dare to admit.
I enjoyed this incredible show. I'm literally lovesick too just looking at it. Seeing the tension, Puhn's eyes make me feel very strongly for him. And Noh is so adorable that I can't help but want love to emerge between the two.
Unlike other dramas, here the two main protagonists are portrayed as equals where twists, innocence, friendship, jealousy, care and clumsiness are mixed. In addition to the main couple, there are also other heterosexual and homosexual couples.
The beautiful cinematography draws the viewer in. It's adorable how Siam and related areas are shown. The daytime scenes and especially the nighttime ones are beautiful.
OTHER CHARACTERS
Jeed is a new student transferring from a public school to a private convent school across from Friday College. There he meets Aim, who is Phun's current girlfriend, and Yuri, who is Noh's girlfriend. Jeed then meets Noh's friend Khom/"Sharp" and they fall in love. At the same time, Jeed tries everything he can to fit in with his new classmates and the couple struggles to overcome the many expectations they encounter.
For his part, Tangmo is a student at a nun's school, and Moan, a student at a technical school who is the nephew of the principal of Friday College. They live together in the same condominium as husband and wife. All his friends know, but his parents have no idea. Golf, Moan's best enemy, lives next to them and keeps his secret.
Madmee and Jiab, Prang's little sister's best friends, also share a love for Yaoi. They all go to the same acting school. There, Pang and her friends meet Pop and Shay, who are inevitably "imagined" by the girls as a couple, and the trio does everything they can to ensure that Pop and Shay fall in love, but things are not so easy.
THE SOUNDTRACK
The soundtrack is sublime. Highlights include songs such as "Shake/Sun" [สั่น]", in two versions, the one performed by Sompob Pokepoon/Boy Sompob, and by Various Artist; "Begging" [ขอร้อง]", by Kongyingyong (performed by Chonlathorn/Captain Chonlathorn), "Did You Forget? [ลืมไปหรือเปล่า]", (Primrose Chindavanich); "Pass [ผ่าน]", (Chanagun Arpornsutinan/Gunsmile); "I Still Can't [ยังทำไม่ได้]", (Coates Samantha Melanie); "Just Only That [แค่เท่านั้น]", (Ausavaterakul Ausavapat/New); "If I Died [หากฉันตาย]" (Anik Kornkulchat & Pantita Kongsomtith); "Is This Love?" (Various Artist); "The Voice That Changed [เสียงที่เปลี่ยน]", (Luangsodsai Anupart/Ngern); "Farsighted [สายตายาว]" (Various Artist); "I Like You Both [อยากเก็บเธอไว้ทั้งสองคน]", (Paisarnkulwong Vachiravit/August); "Don't Get Me Wrong [อย่าเข้าใจฉันผิด]", (Nalurmas Sa-nguanpholphairot); "Nungira", (Hanwuthinanon/Gale & Manassanant Arkomdhon; "Door [ประตู]", (Tol Vonthongchai); "Unconditional Love [รักไม่มีเงื่อนไข]", (Nat Sakdatorn & Tol Vonthongchai) and "My Love Never Changes [ไม่มีวัน เปลี่ยน]", performed by Sompob Pokepoon/Boy Sompob.
Season 1 of Love Sick the Series ends with Phun and Noh deciding to stay away from each other for the sake of their two girlfriends, whom they don't want to hurt with their affair.
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