Rab
in between what ifs and maybes
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Good adaptation with better CGIs
I have watched the original Korean version and it was one of my favorite release for that year. Although I don't remember all the details anymore so I can't compare this remake to the original in an apple to apple scenario.
This kind of storytelling with different story arc (ghosts in this series) every episode while still pushing forward the plot is my cup of tea. I really like how they showed the ghost sob stories. There are jump scares here and there but overall the ghosts are not that scary. Although the ghosts here are scarier than the ghosts in the K-version but that's a given knowing this is Thai and they don't disappoint with the horror genre. As it is, the CGI and visual effects are way way better in this version. We can see they put in a lot of budget in that department. I also liked that they didn't copy everything in the original and they incorporated their own culture and tradition in here.
The actors did pretty well. Kim So Hyun (K-version FL) is heaps and bounds a better actor than everyone in this series, but I think it's not comparable since she is already a very established actress. The chemistry of main leads here is better than in the original. Their moments felt much more genuine and I liked their dynamic. I feel like in the original version, they were so restricted since So Hyun was underage that time. Everyone in this version also looked more age appropriate.
I hated the sound effects. It's too loud for my liking. The Sol-lek club guys got on my nerves in the first half of the series. They were mostly used for comic relief but they just irritated me. But near the finale I actually started to enjoy them hanging out with Off. Dr. Jade is a scene stealer. I think he was the best actor in this show. He embodied that villain role and I get literal chills everytime he's on screen. I also liked the resolution for everyone's story arc in this series.
Overall, I think this version is slightly better than the original in most aspects. Both versions are fun and exciting in their own way and I would recommend to watch either of the two or both if you have the luxury of time.
This kind of storytelling with different story arc (ghosts in this series) every episode while still pushing forward the plot is my cup of tea. I really like how they showed the ghost sob stories. There are jump scares here and there but overall the ghosts are not that scary. Although the ghosts here are scarier than the ghosts in the K-version but that's a given knowing this is Thai and they don't disappoint with the horror genre. As it is, the CGI and visual effects are way way better in this version. We can see they put in a lot of budget in that department. I also liked that they didn't copy everything in the original and they incorporated their own culture and tradition in here.
The actors did pretty well. Kim So Hyun (K-version FL) is heaps and bounds a better actor than everyone in this series, but I think it's not comparable since she is already a very established actress. The chemistry of main leads here is better than in the original. Their moments felt much more genuine and I liked their dynamic. I feel like in the original version, they were so restricted since So Hyun was underage that time. Everyone in this version also looked more age appropriate.
I hated the sound effects. It's too loud for my liking. The Sol-lek club guys got on my nerves in the first half of the series. They were mostly used for comic relief but they just irritated me. But near the finale I actually started to enjoy them hanging out with Off. Dr. Jade is a scene stealer. I think he was the best actor in this show. He embodied that villain role and I get literal chills everytime he's on screen. I also liked the resolution for everyone's story arc in this series.
Overall, I think this version is slightly better than the original in most aspects. Both versions are fun and exciting in their own way and I would recommend to watch either of the two or both if you have the luxury of time.
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