My Dear Loser: Edge of 17 (2017) poster
7.3
Your Rating: 0/10
Ratings: 7.3/10 from 5,455 users
# of Watchers: 12,877
Reviews: 35 users
Ranked #7249
Popularity #1237
Watchers 5,455

Oh is a nerd who is considered the school's biggest loser. He hates the school because he is often bullied and mocked by his peers who call him Mushroom. Oh is primarily bullied by Copper, In, and their gang of bullies. However, even though he hates the school there is one person who motivates him to go to school every day and that is Peach, the school's prettiest and kindest girl. Sadly, Peach is dating Copper. Meanwhile, Sun is the new kid at school. Due to unlucky circumstances he becomes friends with Oh. With Sun being friends with the school's loser he is also picked on by Copper and In. But something about Sun makes In feel different. Can the school's biggest nerd end up dating the popular girl? Can a bully fall for the new kid? Edit Translation

  • English
  • ภาษาไทย
  • Türkçe
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Country: Thailand
  • Type: Drama
  • Episodes: 9
  • Aired: Jul 9, 2017 - Sep 3, 2017
  • Aired On: Sunday
  • Original Network: GMM 25
  • Duration: 60 min.
  • Score: 7.3 (scored by 5,455 users)
  • Ranked: #7249
  • Popularity: #1237
  • Content Rating: G - All Ages

Where to Watch My Dear Loser: Edge of 17

GMMTV
Free

Photos

My Dear Loser: Edge of 17 (2017) photo
My Dear Loser: Edge of 17 (2017) photo
My Dear Loser: Edge of 17 (2017) photo
My Dear Loser: Edge of 17 (2017) photo

Reviews

Completed
Victuurri
49 people found this review helpful
Sep 4, 2017
9 of 9 episodes seen
Completed 3
Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
This review may contain spoilers
I will only talk about the BL storyline since I only watched In and Sun’s scenes and because it was mentioned that it’s supposed to be a separate story from Oh and Peach.

Is the plot of In and Sun realistic? For the most part, yes. It is not mandatory for the story to be realistic but the series tackles an important real-life dilemma of gay teenagers, that is, falling in love with a straight friend. The charm of In and Sun’s arc relies on a real human problem that many viewers would find relatable.

The spark between In and Sun kicks off with an eye contact scene. It is very cliche but the music, lighting and slow motion effect made it so dreamy. It’s just exquisite. That scene is the very definition of love at first sight. It’s one of the scenes that I will never forget.

Unlike most Thai BL series, this one featured a legitimate gay character in the form of Sun. He’s not necessarily effeminate or feminine but the writers throw the usual stereotypes to his personality like reading gay novels and watching gay movies. He is not portrayed as a boy who likes girls until In entered his life. He is attracted only to boys and, above all, he knows who he really is and he can admit it to himself.

A character like Sun is one of the fundamental elements missing in most boy-to-boy romance nowadays. Mainstream BL series are obsessed with protagonists who are labeled as straight and who are masculine in nature. There is an irrational thrill in watching boys chasing after boys yet still end up being straight. The existence of Sun’s character (among others like Thee in Hormones and Rome in Puppy Honey) is another step forward for me.

On the contrary, we have the typical BL personality in the character of In who at first likes girls, then becomes in denial and then becomes confused. After all what he feels becomes clear to him, he still doesn’t want to be categorized with any label. It’s far from real but it is an appropriate balance to Sun’s character.

In is introduced as a bully. In the middle, he becomes a loner. After that, he is a great friend to Sun. Towards the end, he becomes a heartless, inconsiderate jerk. His character is all over the place. The script has failed to define who In is. As mentioned in the series, he can do anything and be anything he wants to be. He just doesn’t know it yet and that’s exactly what I feel about him. I wish he had more scenes projecting his point of view so that the audience know what he really thinks of Sun and their situation. His strongest moment is when he was talking to Ainam when Sun didn’t show up in the tutorial class because it shows a glimpse of his perspective.

There are dialogues in the series that are really precious. The confessions are genuine. The rejections are harsh but honest. The arguments presented by the characters are truthful yet sincere. The meaningful conversations are mostly driven by Ainam. She is portrayed as a level-headed and logical person but at the same time she is compassionate. Instead of being the hindrance that the viewers expect her to be, she turns out to be instrumental to In and Sun’s relationship.

Throughout the show, Pluem has fared well in terms of acting but he wasn’t given much opportunities to explore his emotions deeply. On the other hand, I thought Chimon is excellent. His acting is subtle but you can feel the inner pain and struggle. That tear falling after he got rejected is heartbreaking. He has a certain depth on the way he interprets the emotions without being exaggerated.

Despite the plot’s weakness, it is very evident that their chemistry is extraordinary. They are the only BL couple that I can think of who can pull off matching outfits. It’s just effortless. They are so cute and adorable that you want their relationship to succeed.

Is it a happy ending? Yes and no. I can say that the story of In and Sun in the series finishes on a high note but the process to get there is emotionally exhausting. Sun’s point of view is very clear. I love how he tried so hard to keep a distance from In. Falling in love with a straight friend is a dead end. It is a losing battle. For me, this is where the moral of the story lies. No matter how much it hurts, walking away is the most rational and bravest move you could ever do when you fall for a straight friend. There is no other escape but to accept that some things are not meant to be and I applaud Sun for having the strength and courage to do that at such a young age.

The deciding factor whether it is a happy or sad ending depends on In. After getting confused and realizing that it is Sun who truly makes him happy, he has decided to give in and do whatever it takes to keep Sun by his side even if that meant being in a relationship with him. What falls short for me is how the resolution was executed. In’s character development is the weakest point because it was done abruptly. I wish his confusion was given more focus. It’s a bit scattered. The resolution felt like forced. As a result, there is no solid conclusion.

In the end, what matters most is Sun’s happiness because that’s what we all want. I see a great deal of myself in Sun. I found myself in his situation more than once in my life. That is why I’m rooting for him. Seeing him happy is a good enough ending for me.

Is the ending sustainable? In and Sun are still young. They are at the edge of 17. So far, what was established is a strong emotional connection between the two of them. We have yet to find out what will happen when their hormones start to kick in. If the writers stick to what is realistic, anything could happen. I had issues on how GMMTV heavily advertised In and Sun but I hope they will not put the new ship to waste. Pluem and Chimon’s chemistry is undeniable. Indeed, the ship is sailing. We need a season 2.

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
Pinoy Ares
32 people found this review helpful
Apr 26, 2020
9 of 9 episodes seen
Completed 2
Overall 6.5
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 5.5
Rewatch Value 6.0

WITHOUT THE BL, IT IS A LOSER

I really wanted to like this series. I tried it because of the BL element but what we get is only about 25% of BL goodness and 70% of annoying trio of negligible main characters. What about the 5%, you asked? It is for Lee and Sing who are like the not-so-good fairy godmothers.

Lets talk about the LOSER so we can get him out of the way. Yes, I understand that the main character IS a loser but Oh is a whiny and perverted character and even if he is bullied he is just hard to feel sorry for. What's worse is when he goes home his mother bullies him too (telling him he is good for nothing) and everything is setup to be a light comedy scene as if nothing bad is happening at school. No bullying should be comedy. And even fter the makeover transformation he still feels like a Loser.

I wrote about the female lead initially but in this edit can we just pretend she never existed.

The saving grace is the BL element. Yes, plus points for Sun for being definitely gay and eventhough In's character is confused and confusing, Pluem's cuteness kind of overcomes the negative parts. And comeon, his singing voice is just golden. No kissing scenes and the ending for these 2 was not as satisfying as i hoped for but i forgive them for continuing their story in another series. InSun deserves a series of their own.

Rewatchability 6.0 - if you are a BL fan just watch the InSun supercut. Total score 6.5 just because of InSun without them its a 4.5.


Read More

Was this review helpful to you?

Recommendations

YOUniverse
Hormones
The Gifted
Sweet  Boy

Recent Discussions

Be the first to create a discussion for My Dear Loser: Edge of 17

Details

  • Drama: My Dear Loser: Edge of 17
  • Country: Thailand
  • Episodes: 9
  • Aired: Jul 9, 2017 - Sep 3, 2017
  • Aired On: Sunday
  • Original Network: GMM 25
  • Duration: 60 min.
  • Content Rating: G - All Ages

Statistics

  • Score: 7.3 (scored by 5,455 users)
  • Ranked: #7249
  • Popularity: #1237
  • Watchers: 12,877

Top Contributors

27 edits
11 edits
11 edits
10 edits

News & Articles

Popular Lists

Related lists from users
BL / Gay (*Rated Order*)
653 titles 2781 loves 46
Thai BL Master List
663 titles 1395 loves 10

Recently Watched By