Kidnap (2024)

did i expect too much or what

i just thought the story would be more exciting and fun than that, you know. this just didn't work for me personally and it just became boring as it went on. as soon as i found out the dad knew all along about the "kidnapping" and it actually just lined up with his plan, they lost me lol the romance is just eh, i also thought it'd be angstier than that but min was a goner the second he saw q with a guitar (lmao a classic). i feel like they could do so much (so! much!) with the romance with the themes that they had but it just never went there. because of this, i didn't really feel emotionally attached by the characters either. i guess mhen and and min's sibling relationship is nice and sweet but not really enough to emotionally move me.

ohm as a simp is always a good time tho because that guy knows how to do the heart-eyes lol like i just instantly believe him everytime. he's just good at acting being in love. when it comes to emotional scenes, i think leng's acting is still lacking. i mean there's always room for improvement but yeah, just like i said, didn't really move me emotionally.

i would be interested to see ohmleng again in a a different story. maybe they should just give them something light and fun instead! (but not in a school setting pls lol)

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Something beautiful, watchable and amazing

This story is one of the stories that made my 2024 better, i love how this was narrated and given, light plot, heavy romance and definitely the bonding was toptier
Ohmleng supremely
They easily did everything like it was real, the comfortability between the lead roles could keep you at the edge of your seat, they were more like a married couple than actors,
Leng's Acting
Despite being bashed by the ex fandom, Leng shut many people with his awesome improvement in acting, dude always showed something new every episode, he was so loveable and could capture hearts in seconds
The Music
Oohh don't get start, Tui's From Now On still echos in my ears, whoever chose him for this really deserves a higher salary, dude gave the series a whole new meaning with his voice, ohm and Leng's songs were also like adding butter to the bread, i love the perfection inserted in the music selection of the series
The Supporting Actors
They all felt like they were leads, every person that appeared on the screen left a perfection mark
I can rewatch this for a million times.....Too Good

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Great acting and scores on a light story but with so much depth!

Having read the novel before watching, I know what to expect, story-wise. I have to say I LOVE the three main leads (2Ohms and Leng). The acting was on point - I would even say this is above average of GMM series this year - which says a lot given GMM is already above industry average.
Ohm P is great as always. He lifted his partners - regardless of who he is playing with. This is what to expect from a seasoned axtor that he is. Ohm T and Leng surprised me. These two lads are very new actors, but they completely outperformed standards of the new leads. Leng has a very difficult character to deal with - so much depth in his back story and many conflicts. Ohm T, though did not get such depth, he was able to portray a mentally strong character who shines so bright for the other two leads so effectively. I really cant wait for STGD that he is going to be paired with Mark (and with such a good director too!).

While the trailer is a bit misleading and the story around the kidnap is a bit non-sensical, I really appreciate the emotional and psychological conflict of the characters. I'm not sure what title would best capture the storyline either, but I would have appreciated this more given more "truthful" title and trailer /pilot.

Lastly, I cant end the review without talking about Yada! Man! That really is how you portray a powerful woman. No need to raise voices - just the eyes and postures!

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interaction

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the most important thing in this series is their interaction🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😌🥰🥰🥰😌😌🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😌🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 they are so cute ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️♥️♥️♥️❤️❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️♥️

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OhmLeng deserves better

No, I mean what the hell is happening to writers of GMMTV ? They wasted such a nice series, I was so much excited about this & this actually started off great but after watching 7th ep, I dropped this. WTH with the unnecessary breakup? If their relationship is going well, then can't they do long distance? And in the flashback, when Q's mom was successful to free themselves, but chose to only let her son go, I mean who are you waiting for woman? And when they had their first kiss, Min suddenly got so much horny that he wasn't able to control himself more, this isn't matching with his characteristics. Though this series had nice OSTs, acting, action & production value; these couldn't save the series.

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Surprised I didn't think I would like it as much as I ended up doing it.

When I saw the trailer, the story intrigued me, but I wasn't sure if I'd like it or not. But I did and a lot. I know a lot of people were disappointed in the end because it was billed as a crime, thriller bl and well it's not. Ok, it is for like the first 5 first episodes and after that- well- it just focuses on the love story between Min and Q. And Q learning how to heal from his past trauma thru Min's love. That may sound cheesy to a lot who were expecting more from this series. But to me it didn't bother me at all. I really liked watching the love between MinQ develop , for me it was handled perfectly. Plus, the OhmLeng chemistry was on fire. I really fell in love with them. Many thought that after what happened with Ohm's past ship, he'd never have chemistry with anyone else. Wrong! Kidnap proved that the kid is a chemistry magnet. He is so talented that he knows how to create magic with all his costars.
Leng surprised me for a rookie he was not bad at all. He stayed with Ohm in most of their scenes together and was at ease in the romantic scenes. He still needs work, in some areas, yes but he is much better than other actors: rookies and not. He has the potential of being one of the good ones on GMMTV. If he stays with Ohm, I have no doubt he'll continue growing.
As for the story, yes it had it's faults but I liked it and it kept me entertained every week. I know I'll be rewatching it and putting it in my faves list for sure. 9.5/10

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Very lovely romance

Okay, this was not what the trailer portrayed it to be and I was a bit disappointed. But the harsh criticism it has coped was surprising. So dont watch trailer and I think you will really enjoy the sweetness and honesty of this series.

Min was a squishy gorgeous hero, with so much love to give. Q was lonely and once he opened up he was very sweet, who wanted to be loved.

Leng (Q) acted really good, he was a bit stiff to start with but nailed it at the end. (people have judged him harshly especially if this was his first series). Again Min was too dreamy for words. Chemistry was really good and they were not scared to show affection and kiss or hold hands, they did that properly and naked times were well done and hot. No big drama of being gay, they just were and were openly affectionate. No misunderstandings, no third person, no someone moving far away. Just an honest love story with communication 😱😱. Q jealousy was cute, it was done well.

Story was good, you got to know the characters backgrounds. One received therapy (may have been quick but its a tv show), which was nice. Mhen was a good side character a played a big part in his brothers life the whole way through. Others side characters were great James and Junn, even the dad was good.

Rewatch is a 1 star as I never rewatch anything even if I loved it.

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A letdown :(

The story was supposed to be new and original – an action-packed romance with a stockholm syndrome storyline. I had higher hopes for this series given the trailer, but it didn’t quite match my expectations. 

Ohm is a superb actor as usual, but Q (played by Lengso) is a supremely challenging character. While Lengso did a commendable job, some scenes left me feeling like he wasn’t ready for a role this deep. Perhaps it would have been better to start him out with a more straightforward BL. Or maybe I’m just an OhmLeng hater :( Because Kidnap hasn't convinced me of their chemistry.

Kidnap The Series is supposed to be so much more than just romance. It's supposed to demonstrate how relationships change after being put to the test. But I was disappointed by how these relationships didn’t have much substance to it at all. The conclusions felt unsatisfying.

I liked that the series featured themes of crime and corruption, which always carries the potential to be emotionally complex and morally ambiguous. BUT unfortunately, the conflict was resolved rather poorly and I don't know what point the show was trying to make. It's a shame that with such promising themes, everything was just so…underbaked.

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Ohm P maybe

I'll grade it as I see it:
Ohm P = B-
Ohm T = C
Papang = C+
James = C
Leng = D
Kidnap = D

Reason:
Ohm P is a very natural actor. Even with a terrible script he still manages to bring some charm to his character and tries to elevate a series that should have been better fine tuned before filming. I truly love seeing him on screen so he gets a pass, though even here he seems a bit too relaxed. His talent was wasted here.

Ohm T is also adorable. He is believable as a sick brother and brings the humor which really helps. Again, the script would have someone who had open heart surgery up and about in a few days like nothing happened. They should have chosen a different medical condition. (Idk....Temporary paralysis due to trauma from parents death. With Min going bankrupt due to rehabilitation and therapy bills. Min feeling guilty due to him causing their death. At one of Mhen's therapy sessions he meets Q.) This scenario might have been more in line with the acting level displayed here.

Papang is a very proficient support actor. He can fit in many roles and he did okay. The thing is, the industry probably doesn't see him possessing the 'IT' factor to carry a series. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love him and have never been disappointed with his acting. They know how good he is that's why he's everywhere. I would like to see him more, even as a second lead with something of substance. Another actor's potential wasted.

Title was all over the place with his roles and I do mean roles. First he was Min's agent, then he was part of the underworld, then surprisingly he became a production assistant, then back to being an informant and finally an actor with aspirations of producing his own film. Couldn't they just pick one? You didn't know whether he was coming or going. He brought some comic relief where needed, so he, also, gets a pass. His acting or his roles could have done with a few more workshops.

Leng is new and one of the downsides of the series. Give him time and he will get better but here it was very obvious. He did fit with Ohm but that is because Ohm is a skilled actor. Leng's body language and facial expressions need work. Real hard work. His interactions came across as rehearsed steps and were not fluid. Out of character, he appears to be fun and open with a big dose of charm. Hoping that he can tap into that for future roles. This vehicle was too much for him.

Script - this was a hodgepodge of scenes stitched together with a plot that verred between a love story, a family drama, an action drama and fantasy. Pick two and mix well, not all four. The expectation of it finally hitting its stride never materialized. This is probably the weakest film for Ohm P but as stated before, he is forgiven. Ohm P makes you believe, even a little. Every Friday, Kidnap did not kidnap me, Ohm P did. The terrible script and sub par acting greatly affected the outcome. At the end, the film within the film, saw Ohm's presence shine more than the original film. So that in itself says alot.

It's watchable but no wow factor. Rewatch....Ohmmmmmm maybe.

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