The first Memindy show I’ve ever enjoyed watching
I’m not a fan of Meminy shows. They never get me… This show was pretty good tho. It had some potential but it wasn’t bad. Even tho I don’t like Love in the Air, I would’ve enjoyed it if they gave PrapaiSky and PhayuRain a bit more screentime. Same for the lesbian couple (I forgot their names). The actors of the two main character had such good chemistry and their acting was so good. The show was also made very nicely. I’m not an expert but this show was pretty addicting just because of the cinematic (if that’s a correct english sentence 😭). I enjoyed watching it while it was airing but I don’t think I would rewatch it.Was this review helpful to you?
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It's better because it is only 7 episodes
*happy ending for both couples*Firstly, i liked the flow of the story. Mame does not disappoint in this regard. The NC scenes and plotline flowed naturally for a 7-episode series. However, I think the NC scenes are too thirsty? They are sooo rushed that I felt they are more lusty than in love.
The actors' acting also needs improvement. I felt throughout the series that they only have one to two expressions. A weird smile and a talkative persona as if the script is memorized.
Liked how the plan went smoothly as it does not sit well with me if they continued with the marry plot thing. I just think that it was necessary as there really are some parents who needs those heavy measures to help finally understand their children.
This is a cute series, but definitely not one of Mame's best. Still, better than tharntype though. Hoping to hear more on the main couple and see more improvement from them.
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Another BL With NO Communication!
The idea behind this series is creative, original, and noteworthy. And its execution has elements of brilliance, poignancy, and also agonizing frustration that in a few spots I threw a proverbial rock at the screen. Why? Because it is the same issue over and over in these series, especially Thai BL series. COMMUNICATION! To be more precise, exchanging information in a clear and precise manner forthrightly. If this had been done near the beginning of this story, we could have had a real classic on our hands. Instead, it became yet again another ‘safe’ Thai BL series with a good premise but less than memorable delivery and a whole lot more angst than is absolutely necessary.You can read my full review of this series at BLBliss.com.
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I hated the homewrecker vibes!!
Some may call it romantic – Sailom makes plans to get closer to the guy he likes, and pursues him via these different (planned) encounters.But you can also think of it this way – it’s quite creepy for someone to pursue their wedding planner??The bulk of the first few episodes is Nuea desperately trying to get the couple – who are clearly not interested in marrying each other – to provide him with all the information he needs to plan their dream wedding.
Nuea, who is hopelessly attracted to Sailom, is faced with an uphill battle: 1) Plan a wedding for 2 people who have no idea (and possibly don’t quite care about) what they want, 2) DON’T FALL IN LOVE WITH SOMEBODY ELSE’S TO-BE HUSBAND.
I wish the plot didn’t involve an elaborate lie just so I could properly enjoy the budding relationship between Lom and Nuea. Especially since the chemistry between Nuea and Lom was pure fire.
Full review here: https://asianblreviews.wordpress.com/2023/10/01/wedding-plan-2023-bl-review/
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First Bl
Well this is my first Bl and tbh this series diden't disappointed me at all. Well their acting was very good. But the side couple I think they're very dramatic and kinda over over. Tbh i really felt annoyed cuz of them.The story was kinda good. Not that bad. I think the music made the series aesthetic.
I love the friend circle the most. They Were there when bottom main lead was at lowest. God wish could find some frnd like them.
Beside his family members were very Understanding. And open minded. I mean he liked a man but his family said nothing to him but were supporting him. It's really great to think abt it.
Overall this series is not that bad. Well honestly as It was my first bl i really like it alot.
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Good idea, bad execution
I'm going to preface this by clarifying that I'm not a fan of Mame's shows, but I liked loving the air and I knew both shows were in the same universe, so I wanted to give this show a try. I would say that the first two episodes are very well done, they look very promising and I enjoyed them a lot. Now, after this, the development of the story becomes a little bit messy for my liking, especially because the way that the issue of the fake marriage gets "resolved " could've been done way better (and way sooner). In repeated occasions I found myself wondering why Lom wasn't being honest with Nuea; that would've saved them way more time, and would've given more space to show how their relasionship developed. Maybe this is a personal interpretation of the show, but by the end of it I still didn't know how the couple got together without knowing practically anything about each other...Lastly, the actors are playing the main couple have good chemistry and look good together, but at the same time I feel like there's something off. I still can't pinpoint What it was, but there was a spark missing when they were being lovey-dovey on screen. To me, a good acting is when the actors make me believe 100% the characters love each other to the moon and back, and here I could see that they were trying very hard to do so, but there was something missing.
About the good parts, the side couple was really lovely and I enjoyed everytime they appeared on screen. The wedding planners were a family, and I loved how one of them was fiercely protecting Nuea. Although Lom's family wasn't the best, Nuea's was supporting enough for both of them.
Oh and my favorite part, the LITA cameos were amazing and had me giggling and kicking my feet throughout those 5 minutes of screentime they had.
Overall, it was an entertaining show and something nice to watch if you have free time to spare, but it's not one of my go-to recommendations.
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As I said, it's a silly plot, but it works because they didn't try to make it look like it wasn't. It's silly, and that's it! I love Nuea a lot, he was so cute and had such a good heart. And he was so funny. About Lom, he was a little... I understand his reasons but I think that he chose the worst way to do things. But it's a series so makes sense...
About the acting, Pak (Nuea) was good. He is exactly what Nuea has to be: cute and funny. Sunny (Lom) it's charming like a drama protagonist and it's exactly what his characters need. Aya (Yiwa) also did a good job. My problem is with Kate (Marine). She's so fucking bad. Every single scene with her was emotionless. Seriously. I know that it's her first acting gig, but still... Damn. It was annoying.
The ending was cute too, overall, it's a good series to watch :)
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Peek in on LITA
If you loved LITA, you'll enjoy the peeks of PayuRain and PaiSky. This was a lil more romcomish than LITA though. I mean, the one Mom with her helmet hair alone!You'll may also enjoy that the two leads make some of the same facial expressions of the LITA stars.
I loathed the "cheating" aspect but I was able to move pass the manipulation of Payu and the stalking of Pai so I was able to move pass the cheating too.
I liked it well enough to binge it all in one sitting.
I would love to see more from these actors as well as see a complete romcom of SunRay.
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It was nice
Just like most Thai BLs the story and acting is not very deep or especially thought trough.But i did like it.
First, the positive things:
- The LITA characters. I was so exited when they appeared and they were the reason why i found this series in the first place.
It was nice to see their stories conclude with such a pretty wedding and engagement.
- In the first episode we see Namnuea observe couples in the mc restaurant. Him having this observation skill/hobby was a really nice touch considering he works with couples. Sadly they didnt really use that throughout the whole series.
- I personally really like the Intro. The music, the aesthetic the colors and collage art was so interesting!
- There are not many GL dramas, so i liked that they included a lesbian couple (They could have done so much more with them tho...)
- i think Lom wasnt the typical stoic, characterless and mean CEO type of guy (especially in the last episodes he was very golden retriver-like)
- there were spicy NC scenes but not too much and too intense
I think the writers and director found a nice balance
- ep 6 had a really nice message and actually touched my heart(struggles of lgbtq, conservative thinking of Loms and Yiwas parents, etc)
- the male actors had chemistry and were good actors (i suspected it was their first drama, but they did a good job)
- i liked the end. It all worked out but it was no forced "everyone is happy and married" last episode.
Now the negatives:
- The series has the usual basic thai BL humor: you either like it or you dont (i dont but they didnt have any forced, stereotypical Trans people so that was nice)
- During the first episodes it was difficult for me to like Lom at times because he kept giving Nuea mixed signals. It was just frustating because he could have hinted at it without "exposing" Yiwas and his sceme.
He was just a cheating, lying and horny bastard in Nueas eyes and it could have been resolved soooo easily...
In the end, it's a drama. It was frustrating but still fun and cute.
On youtube and tiktok, Wedding Plan the series didnt seem super popular (and i get why) and i think it got what its worth.
A rather average drama. But what can I say...
I enjoyed it.
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The rare case of misunderstanding done right
Normally when the main obstacle for the couple is miscommunication or misunderstanding, I spend the entire series internally screaming at them to just talk already.But at least in this series, there was a reason for Namnuea to feel torn about Lom's flirting with him when Lom is supposed to be getting married; there was also a reason for Lom to keep the truth hidden as it meant protecting Yiwa's secret from her parents. As much as we, the viewers, want them to clear the air, there was reasons to keep their true feelings hidden and I felt like it really worked in this series.
It's interesting how, when there's a well written story for the MC, there isn't as much of a need for a secondary couple. I didn't miss the constant change of pace when looking at one couple then the other as they tend to have very different experiences. There were other couples in this series but they were already established and firmly in their relationships with pretty mild drama. I think it also helped that the series was only 7 episodes long as they didn't need to fill in time with unnecessary BSing.
I don't know how Me Mind does it but they tend to have great luck with relatively newcomer actors who are actually really good, considering. Their production quality is always really good too, whether it has a strong story/plot or not. It adds to the overall quality which makes for an enjoyable watch. I know a lot of people have issues with MAME stories but I personally find them entertaining and consistent with the acting and production.
I would definitely recommend this series. I hope more series take notes from this to show how you can still have misunderstandings but make them less annoying/frustrating to sit through.
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Perfect storytelling!
Marriages of convenience are very common, and that's precisely what this type of marriage is. Two homosexual people who have been friends for at least a decade get married to each other to please their parents by providing a heteronormative family union that is socially acceptable and will allow both families to save face.I am the product of such a union, so I may have more of a soft spot for this storyline than many.
For me, this story seems very well-written and pretty realistic. Bravo, Mame, the director, and all four leads!!!
While many may see Lom and Yiwa's legal union as a "fake" marriage, this type of marriage is very real. Marriage across most cultures (including Christianity) has been primarily and was originally a way of uniting families under the law, thus guaranteeing mutual benefits. It is/was a way of consolidating power, wealth, and property, building alliances, ensuring the continuation or perceived enhancement of bloodlines, improving or maintaining social status, and ensuring rights to national/local/international marriage-specific benefits. These reasons are also central to why family and society push many singles or dating couples toward marriage. This story tracks perfectly with this reality.
Marriages of convenience for people like Lom and Yiwa tend to start falling apart under scrutiny as more social norms are stacked onto the simple union, such as the expectations of moving into a situation (often the husband's familial home) where the union will be closely monitored, producing children, and shows of physical affection.
So far, I love the pacing of both the evolving love story and the revelation of the family dynamics at the heart of this story's conflict.
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In Lom and Yiwa's case, I think their parents' expectations will push them to a breaking point where they will be forced to come out to their families, and an appropriate amount of heartache will ensue. My hope for this series is that our delightful Nuea ends up planning a double wedding so everyone gets their "happily ever after."
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Lighthearted lovestory
I watched all (currently 3/7) episodes so far and I love it.The story starts starts where Love in the Air ends: with a marriage from one of the LITA couples (I won't tell you which). The wedding planner is a lighthearted young guy doing his job with passion, but someone has his eye set on him, even though that someone is to be wed to a woman. And so the story unfolds ...
It is nice to see a story without backstabbing drama or accidental meetings being mistaken for cheating. I have to admit that the 2 main actors do a great job: falling in (forbidden) love. Forbidden because of the pending marriage thing, remember? Our wedding planner does his best to be all cool with that, but he's fighting a losing battle here.
It's a pleasing show to the eye, has comedy in it, longing, affection and in fact all actors do a great job!
Currently at episode 3 and the end if quite the cliffhanger ...
Recommendation to watch: 100%
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