ITSAY IS BEYOND A BL
Where do I start? I Told Sunset About You is beyond a BL in the aspect that it lacked the usual BL elements but still managed to show the audience the narrative of the LGBTQ+ Community in a non-sensationalized way. I believe this is the top Boys Love series ever done so far. From the writing, the directing, and the acting. Basically, the overall cinematography is perfection. The OST is so beautiful too, like the best among BLs. BKPP's chemistry is undeniable, they are so natural. I'm obsessed with the actors too. Billkin is like the most talented BL actor out there. He can do everything. And PP is a CEO in real life. Myghad everything about ITSAY is PERFECTION.Was this review helpful to you?
Masterpiece
For a second, I forgot I was watching a show and not a big-screen movie. I won't deny, at first, I was hesitant to start this series because it takes place in high school, and I don't really like watching high school dramas. However, once I started 'I Told Sunset About You,' I was blown away. The acting was hands down spectacular, the storyline and characters were so real and flawed, the scenery was beautiful, and I really loved the music. The characters are seniors in high school, but the main focus of the drama is them preparing, studying, and working hard to get into college, which drives the entire plot. This show can be quite slow, but I surprisingly really enjoyed it and found it moved at just the right pace. 'I Told Sunset About You' is not just a BL series. It's so much more. It's about family, friendship, first love, sexuality, and finding yourself. I'm genuinely interested to see the direction and obstacles the characters will face in the second season.Was this review helpful to you?
A whole new level
I won't exaggerate when I say that this is THE Best BL I have ever seen. It sets a whole new level for other Bls to reach. I already watched this a long time back but re-watching again and its just as good as the first time I watched it. The story, the acting, the ost and the cinematography were just PERFECT. Most of the time, I wouldn't praise a BL this much and would always point out the flaws but no, this had none. It was perfection at its finest. The Story-This series tells the story about two individuals who were separated because of jealousy and grudge, and as they rekindle their friendship, they realized that they wanted to be something more. Teh, is a boy who is new to this kind of feeling, get confused but in his struggle of trying to not disappoint anyone he loses the one he loves. Oh-aewis someone who has very low self esteem and doesn't have any interest of his own. Teh helps him overcome these challenges and makes him more confident in himself but they develop feelings for each other as well. This story was shown in the most beautiful way possible. I love how there is no misunderstanding and the characters understand each other very well. I also loved that there wasn't a need to keep sound effects in this series, like most of the Bls do. Acting- The acting was so well done. Bilkin and PP did their characters justice and portrayed their emotions beautiful. It amazes me that they are actually singers as well. The music- the OST slaps harder than my mom's belt. Bilkin and PP's voices are so beautiful and they sing very beautiful. The songs and the meanings in them matched the situation they were in so well. Re-watch value- I can re-watch this hundred times and still won't be bored of it. Cause this is series is literally perfection. No matter, how many times I watch this it gives me the same feeling that I felt when I watched it the first time. This series literally set a standard for other bls. PERFECT PERFECT PREFECT.Was this review helpful to you?
Elite series...the most elite
one of the best Bl's I have seen and trust me I have watched plenty to know what I am writing and recommending aboutWe have a proverb in Swahili that goes like “kizuri chajiuza, kibaya chajitembeza” which loosely translates to “a good thing sells itself, and a bad thing advertises itself”.
Somehow, this applies here in this series.
In short, it was phenomenal. That’s it.
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The Best!! Different attack!!
If you want to watch bl series that can satisfied your artist self try to watch this series. I'm not saying that I'm an artist but if you want to watch something unique, artistic and different, try to watch, it may not be the same with other high school or college theme bl that was very famous right now but this series gives a different flavor and impact...….. Excellent Actors and the music was perfect with every scene.The plot and the setting of the story was very fresh and It will remind you of you're old days.
Deserves season 2. I Can't wait for it !!!!!!
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A review as a love letter
ITSAY bewitched me. From the very start I'd say the quality surprised me. The shots were stunning and I really wanna go to Phuket one day so that added to my amusement. But 3 things really pulled my heart strings:1. Oh-Aew.
I guess it was when PP's Oh Aew appeared that my eyes widened. I loved him and his puppy face from the moment he popped up till the end. Like, what a beautiful soul Oh is, I wish someone would tell him that everyday.
2. Oh + Teh.
Second to my boy comes the subtlety and sensibility in the scenes between Oh and Teh. The silences, the stares, their touch, their body dance, in my mind many times they were dancing like magnetic forces drawn to each other. Their chemistry is alucinating.
3. Intention.
Last but probably the most important, the intention in every scene thanks to the production and director. Kudos.
I guess it was with the coconut that Teh hated that I started to ask myself, why are they using this, like, focusing on this? But then Oh is taking a bath and I realize. Nothing is unintentional in ITSAY! Mouths half open close, the angles, the amazing soudtrack, the eyebrows, them side by side, their actions, the study materials (Teh cutting his books, giving Oh his materials, the flashcards), the hungry hands close over the chest, the red bra, the kiss hidden underwater, the red hibiscus, the hammock and the chinese words - rival, secret, love, the sunset palette, so many things!! Everything is there for our delight and as important elements of the story. And also, there were many constructed parallels between the leads, T is blue and Oh is red, red x purple hibiscus, hands stopping at the chest x the red bra, young Oh asking if he should have given up the part x Teh actually giving up his position at uni, smart x dumb, accepted son x criticized son, confidence x lack of self-teem, rivals x lovers, the food in their names, egoism x altruism, all bottled up together and crashing beautifully.
Where else do you see that? You don't. This is pure magic, it brings me to tears. I caught myself reminiscing about my first love, my school years, missing my friends and feeling every pain they felt. That is what a masterpiece does. When you disagree or hate a character you feel the after taste in your mouth, the salty tears and when you love a character their happiness brightens your mood. My review is a love letter to the team and these actors, PP my baby. I'm now a fan, I hope we are blessed with their long life and many works. Together they were perfect, just like Oh and Teh, imperfectly perfect. ❤
ps.The sountrack is the cherry on top and their videos on yt, there's so much love.
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THE MOST HEARTWARMING BL SERIES OF ALL TIME
Story: The Storyline is so UNPREDICTABLE AND UNIQUE its not a typical bl story, and it has many ALL KINDS OF EMOTIONS and i still cant handle my tears because it so beautifully executed and so perfectly fine no other bl can top this btchess.Acting/Cast: The Two male leads Teh (Straight turns gay later ) and Oh-aew (Closeted gay) are so Perfect for ther roles , the way they become rivals to friends to lovers in the end, the chemistry of the two are so ON POINT i cant i want to watch season 2 i cannot wait uuhuhu… .
Music: The Chinese OST is so CATCHY iwant listen to thats song again and again its music to my ears the THAI OST too its so Good idk why Thailand are so good in creating music in Perfection!!!
Rewatch value: YESSSS AND YESSS its really painful when thers a lot of BROKEN HEARTED SCENES but its worth to watch ther are many LIFE LESSOSNS you can learn to this drama. Kudos to all actors, directors, writers and all staffs who all participated!!! THAILAND STILL THE KING OF BOYS LOVE DRAMAS PURR!!!
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A poetic, coming-of-age narrative BL
I have been pondering about this drama for a while and its title had me intrigued. To start with, this isn't necessarily a fanservice BL. ITSAY is a coming-of-age story dealing with first love that one experiences as a teenager, friendship, society & peer pressure and exploring one's sexuality. While it's a drama, it feels more like a long movie the way it's narrated.In the beginning the drama was a bit too slow for my taste and also at times a bit immature. However, I did appreciate the writer and director's efforts into making it as realistic as possible. The main leads Oh-aew and Teh aren't the most mature nor aware people in the room. In their core they are just a couple of teenagers who were best friends but were alienated from each other for a long time. I really digged their friendship, falling out and how they reconnect again just for things to go south again. It was funny how the characters took time to figure out their own feelings while I, as a viewer, could see what they felt for each other was as unlike friends as it could have been.
I really appreciated some themes that this drama didn't shy away from. Life isn't as magical or as easy as some BLs make it seem to be. Coming to terms with one's sexuality, the constant confusion and difficulty of accepting one's own self while being conflicted and feeling somewhat shameful was perfectly captured in the drama. At times Teh was awful as a person and Oh-aew seemed to be on the verge of pathetic - but these were feelings anyone can go through. The journey Teh and Oh-aew were on was never smooth and they were their own challenges and their own villains in each other's life. However, deep down they were the only ones who could bring about happiness in other's life.
I must say I am impressed with how this drama chose to approach two guys getting together in a restrictive Asian society. It made me question how or what people go through in real life when they "choose" to not be heterosexual (quite similar to Teh's choice over his longtime female crush). Of course, being a drama it did deliver on keeping the viewer entertained and very apparently have a sequel to this story (which reeks of fanservice to me).
ITSAY is strong as a one-off drama and I would have accepted any sort of ending for it. For me it was going to be another BL drama but the depth and finesse that was apparent in the way was filmed blew me away. I think this drama is poetic and has more life lessons than one might give it credit for. It deserves to be taught in film school and analyzed by literary and art directors. The symbolism, filters and mood all ought to be understood and dissected in minute details. Also, if the right demographic viewer watched it, it might deliver some life answers and I hope people only take the good from it and aren't afraid to be who they are and to love whoever they wish to.
Highly recommended. Do not miss out on this show.
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Quality
The series not end yet but just want to let you guys know, nadaobangkok which is the production house really put quality in this series, kinda sad tho its only 5 episode. The story line is great, the cast acting skill really amazes me, honestly i dont feel like im watching this, but i feel like im actually there with them, that is how good their acting skill, the ost is a masterpiece istg i cant stop repeating the song on spotify and youtube. And lastly both of them ooze their chemistry. Trust me you will cry every episodes at least once. Somehow i can relate to this series.Was this review helpful to you?
the best love confess in any series ever
i think the series is overrated, i dont mean i dont like it. its indeed have good story flow and good cinematography, but for me, lack of chemistry from the main couple lead, honestly i found the chemistry between the main lead and the 2nd lead (Oh and Bas) , but oh can deliver the feeling so good once he move his feeling to teh. as for teh, i dont really like the cry scenes, its too much cries.what i will always remember about this series is the confession love of Bas, for me its the best ever in any series.
i will still cfart for their relation in the next season.
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I Don't wanti to spoil,just go for it.
Believe me it is not just like any other boy's love story out there. This series make us feel close to them and their chemistry is just bang!!The boys are doing a great acting here [ should i say they are living here rather than acting].
Just try the 1st episode,cus just watching it made me go for the rest too!! I should say it doesn't disappoint. This series is all about identifying the true self!! And the friendship longed for so long.
And the characters are named oh and teh ,they are just doing so good and there are some intimate moments but that are worth for that part . Nothing like other series or drama,what we can actually see here is that this is not boring and there is no pinch of moment where we feel like they are forced to do that role...everyone who watch this can understand that they are deeply into the role!! And that make us blush too??❤.
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MOST WORTH WATCHING BL
I SERIOUSLY LOVED IT SO MUCH??I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT IN WORDS, THIS IS SO DAMN SPECIAL ????IT DESERVES AN AWARD OH GOD PLEASE WATCH IT???SUCH TYPE OF WORTHY BL's ARE SO RARE IN TODAY'S WORLD?
Loved this so freaking much?
They seriously need to production more bls like this , because this is so rare.
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AMAZING BL SERIES
I SERIOUSLY LOVED IT SO MUCH??I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT IN WORDS, THIS IS SO DAMN SPECIAL ????IT DESERVES AN AWARD OH GOD PLEASE WATCH IT???
SUCH TYPE OF WORTHY BL's ARE SO RARE IN TODAY'S WORLD?
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