Ubaat Rai Ubaat Ruk (2021)

I'm going to be critical and vent omg

Okay, so this review will contain SPOILERS so if you're looking to avoid them, don't read beyond the spoiler warning!
Also, these are my OWN views and can wildly differ from everyone else's. Please keep that in mind when reading the review :)

It's a fairly typical lakorn filled with all kinds of tropes... Guilty FL, identity confusion (?), love to hate etc. But I had come to love the subtle slow burn chemistry between the FL and ML. They're cute together. But with the FL all but running away to avoid the ML whose only being fueled in his determination to catch her, it descends into something typical and oh so familiar.

Why, omg why do all FL's have to be such Mary Sue's. Like shit. This is early episode 1, so technically not a spoiler. But the sister was clearly jaywalking. It was plain as day. Like there's no crosswalk, she didn't check both ways, she literally just walked into oncoming traffic and the car was equipped with a dash cam too apparently, so why, just WHY did the FL face prosecution. Also, it was NOT hit and run cauz she stopped, got out and checked on the girl. She didn't just drive away. She even went to the hospital with the girls family and apologized to them there repeatedly. In which sense does this look like a hit and run. Roads are meant for driving, NOT walking like you're in a park. So why did everyone villainise the FL. She had to face threats over the phone from the so called angry brother, went into debt just to pay off the family, which was mind you, already very well off. The FL literally had to change her name and move. Her dad's health deteriorated, the mental pressure, the stress, and I could go on and on. But like WHY ALL OF THIS WHEN IT'S NOT HER FAULT OMG...

So enters the ML, who takes over the company when his grandmom falls sick. Obvio the FL is there, working as an assistant. He's drawn to her like a moth to a flame, I kid you not. He's literally buzzing around her, 24x7. But thankfully, it's not I'm invading your personal space, forcing myself on you in hopes you'll like me buzzing. But a more teasing, subtle version which was cute to watch cauz clearly the FL feels something but her guilt is holding her back. It helped his case that he had Lee, his so called girlfriend, who was clearly someone that was more of a best friend than anything, so she helped him clear a path to the FL and occasionally even gave him advice on how to win her over. I liked the girl. She's one of my fav characters in the series. Okay, so now that you've gotten the gist, let's move on to the more frustrating part.

SPOILERS START, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!

SO now, despite the FL trying to resign multiple times, the ML has managed to win her over. She's confessed to him, they're going strong, a ring is mixed into the equation. I think you know what's coming next. That's right. The big reveal. I'm the one that hit your sister with a car and caused her to be paralyzed. The scene, while the setting was good, lacked impact. It was over too soon. I wanted them to have a proper confrontation. It just felt a bit lackluster in a way, especially since he was about to propose and all. Don't get me wrong, they did get their confrontation like it was shown in the opening, but of course he didn't hit her and drove around her and moved away. Then came the I hate your existence cauz I love you so much, but you lied, so here's some torture to make up for it. No better way to phrase it honestly. The ML did apologize, directly at that, for his actions to the FL and her family. So that does work in his favor. But not enough, I guess.

I'll admit, I did like the FL telling the ML that he's already taken everything from her, so what else can make up for it. But that's it. That was all the range of complaints she had. It mostly went from stay away from my family to kill me to satisfy your bloodlust. I was honestly very annoyed cauz everyone, including the FL and her family just assumed that it was their fault when it wasn't. Last I checked, jaywalking is a crime. There's a reason why there are traffic rules in place. Ugh, moving on.

The sister. What a trainwreck, I tell you. Half the time she was either in denial, being spiteful, crying or just doing everything she can to make the ML and FL's lives miserable. She literally fueled her brother's anger against the so called perpetrator of the accident and then pretended like she just wanted to move on with her life. Like, just move on then. Why are you riling up your brother by egging him on. I can accept that it was not totally her fault, the parents where partly responsible for her behavior too, but really? She sold out her own brother, who was always running around trying to get revenge for her, at the words of someone who got her pregnant and then actively threatened her to get his hands on her family's company. Messed up doesn't even cover it. To top it off, she accused her brother of raping her and told her parents that the kid was his. Like WTF. Apparently she was supposed to be adopted but wasn't really. That's when shit hit the fan for me.

Then, true lakorn styles, comes another revelation. And another. And another. Honestly, I'm not even going to write it down here cauz it makes my blood boil just thinking about it.

Idk how the FL and fam just forgave the ML and fam for literally dragging them through hell and back when it wasn't even their fault. Like, just no girl. Go sue them or something and enjoy your life away from these people. But of course she doesn't. It is all wrapped up in a rush in the last episode cauz that's all that they're for. To tie up lose ends. Ya'll had 16 episodes and yet you chose the last one for an information overload and then they drive off into the sunset like nothing happened. When will you learn, lakorn world :/

In conclusion, I'm pissed. And annoyed. And there weren't even any decent kisses to make up for it. So watch at your own risk. If you want more spoilers, drop a comment or a message and I'll be more than happy to spare you the pain from watching this.

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A LIGHT REVENGE-MELO DRAMA THAT IS NOT TOO HEAVY TO WATCH

Story : Story-line is quite predictable but the overall story is still interesting to watch. a light revenge-melo drama that is not too heavy that have a great value of what family is all about.
Acting/Cast : Mo is a really good choice as FL here, she deliver very well in term of emotion, body language, voice tone. As for masu, he is new actor, thus there is still somewhere he need to learn more for example his face expression and gesture. he really need to learn body gesture alotttt more in my opinion, sorry but his is quite awkward in that. but he deliver it overall quite ok.
Music : i realy like the music though.. both opening n ending song is nice for me.
Rewatch Value : i will definitely comeback to watch this drama.
Overall : This drama is worth to watch for me n i really glad that i be able to download it in time despite viu been making a mess on this drama.

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Okay so I watched a Thai drama after so long. At first, it was difficult to continue watching but after maybe the fist episode or so, I got hooked. Most of the Thai lakorns I have watched are always about revenge and extreme revenge I mean. Although this one had the revenge element, it was nothing too big or extra. Even when the truth was revealed to the male lead, they didn't show him hating the female lead for so many episodes. It was for a little while and he got his head around the right thing. The male lead was so cute and actually funny. I loved every time he teased the female lead.
I have to say though, the female lead was a little stupid. She clearly knew at the start who he was. Okay, maybe she was scared to tell him the truth but she didn't have to confess her feelings even if she fell in love with him. She knew he would hate her after knowing who she actually is. But I guess that is how the drama had to go on. :)
Also, though there were evil characters, I personally felt that they weren't too bad like the other Thai dramas. I cannot handle when evil characters in dramas keep on doing evil without any punishment. This one had a good balance.
The whole drama may have been quite cliché but it had good twists and the perfect amount of love and hate and all.
I would recommend it if you're looking to watch a Thai lakorn next.

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One of the biggest WTF moments I’ve ever seen in a drama!

I see a lot of people say this was a predictable lakorn, but for me, I think this lakorn had a whole lot of surprises (especially on Episode 14). Overall, it is a decent lakorn and I would give this an 8.5 out of 10. Did I enjoy this lakorn? Yes. Was this lakorn lacking in so many ways? Yes, this could have been so much better if this storyline went on a better direction and had a good balance of romance, mystery (this was so predictable since we were given so many hints of who the villain was early on), and comedy.

If you’re a fan of the leads, give this one a go! But be warned, this is a slow-burn romance type of a drama with an okay plot that just does not make sense (don’t forget the plot holes).

What I liked:
- Although this drama lacked romance and we barely got any FIN moments between the leads, I still loved seeing Masu and Mo together. This is probably my favorite drama of Masu, and I hope to see him in future projects. Mo, I think she is average.
- Friendship between Mong and Lee! First surprise of this lakorn was Lee being lesbian lol Never saw that coming!
- Khun Tin! I’m just having so many second lead syndromes this year. Every girl needs a Khun Tin in their lives.
- Background music and music were also good. Kept a good balance without having the drama being over dramatic.

What I did not like:
- The plot. Honestly, this lakorn had a really promising start and could have been so much better if the main plot was focused on the aftermath of the accident and revenge of Mong (similar to Kleun Cheewit), but the majority of the drama just focused on the office romance between Mong and Jit instead of Mong taking revenge on the person who hit Mon. Office romance was a cute concept, but if a drama is focusing on that, at least give the audience more FIN moments. I found the whole company issues to be boring and draggy. I did like the whole plot twist of Goh seeking for revenge (obviously where company issues come from ), but again, I felt like the plot could have had a good balance. Also, what the heck was that moment in Episode 14? My jaw dropped! I kept questioning, what were they thinking? like why! It just did not make sense to have that plot twist in there.
- The ending felt rushed. Was I happy with the ending? Yes and No. I am very happy that Goh ended up disabled for what he had done to the family who seemed to have helped Goh, but we never got to find the reason for his dad’s suicide. Not only that, I wanted Goh to regret his actions when he finds out the “truth” about the suicide or who actually cheated on his family business, but I guess that will forever be a mystery, just like that one lady who helped Goh.

See you in the next drama/lakorn!

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Refreshing story,

First of all, the story is new and refreshing, it takes on a different perspective rather than those love and hate relationships, a story that involves an accident and how the female lead lives with the guilt of it, initial episodes were kinda slow, but lot twists and turns in the finale episodes which kinda off is rushing but still satisfied how it ended, everyone happy!!
Loved Mo's acting, facial expressions, moody, confused etc, a very good choice of choosing Mo as lead in this drama, she has put up an outstanding performance through out the drama, not to forget to mention those crying sad scenes, she just nailed it...
and Masu, his acting was so so, especially those crying scenes, where Mo was pouring her tears out, on the other hand, Masu's emotions looked forced, i think he goes well with fun dramas, than these kind, All the actors Namcha, Care, Jintara and Mac and etc did a very good job, we could feel the emotions through their portrayal of their characters <3 <3....
Music score, the two songs by Alyn and Pakkaramai is soooo good!!!
Overall if you are lookin for a new story apart from those love hate dramas, should definitely watch this.

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A pity good idea, but bad worked out .

First of all, i love the cast. They are amazing and make up for somethings. I only watch so long because of them.
The massage is brilliant and i love love love it.

The Music is boring.

For the story:
The idea is good, but ...
1. I hate the scene transition. (they feel like story is missing).
2. I hate how each character decision was made. I love the characters, but sometimes they feel like they are stupid. I hoped that the FL tell the ML of the accident herself at some point. I am understand the ML sister but why aren't she see the love of her brother in importent depressive situations. The only characters witch i find good are the mother and best friend (love her <3) of ML, the family and the best friend of FL.
3. I hate how the develop the story. There could be a mystery (accident and the murder of kos father), but they don't went with it. That doesn't bother me much, but than they should make the Story a little bit different and went with something else. If they have made the story more around the message and the FL brother would have told the ML before he find out who the FL is or the FL told him herself would have been better. The whole hidding thing is good, but to long. The FL is a strong women i don't know why she behave like this.

I was okay with the Lakorn at the first episodes. Then i love it for the strong FL. Then after a few more i stoped and watch a few episodes of the end. Then i dropped it.

It could have been amazing and different from any other hate-love-story, but what a pity it isn't. So next.

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