ChermChey

Sex sells...

or so, because most screentime is awarded to nc scenes or stupid banter. Story? Afterthought. There is not really a comprehensible story. How they got to be lovers is just ridicilous. It does also not help when the subtitles are not well done and many jokes are drowned through bad translations.

I guess this was just a payday for the actors and they had fun doing something stupid. There are worse things then getting paid for doing something stupid. But overall this was just awful. A series doesn’t always have to take itself seriously, but there was not a story to speak of, the jokes were mostly in poor taste and of the lowest calibre.

And the finale was the usual fanservice. Production quality was ok, but because it was not a DMD production, it was not as good as DMD could have made it. The audio editing was especially poor with many songs often mixed in one scene which does not make sense at all.

Thai's can't do comedy imho. Maybe I need to have a special humor to get it, but even with humor there is no story which could elevate this series. It's just a waste of time and there are more interesting things to watch.

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Pointless

I was excited for a TutorYim show......and boy was I disappointed. This show had no real plot, no real comedy besides sex jokes, no good kiss scenes (and you had TUTORYIM!!). It was truly a show of nothing. Tutor and Yim are great actors who can pull off a sexy show or a comedic show - and somehow, this one missed the mark on both. I was immediately hesitant when I saw the show was by Copy A Bangkok and I was right to be skeptical. They tried to use sex to sell the show and it didn't work. Regardless of how much you like these actors, this one isn't worth it.

Erng (Yim) catches his boyfriend, who he runs a bar with, cheating on him. After confronting him and breaking up with him, Erng heads to a temple to pray for a new boyfriend. While there, he meets In (Tutor), and the two immediately hit it off. They become business partners in Erng's new bar, and fall in love while opening it.

I don't think I could even tell you what happens in this show, because it's basically nothing. Outside of a few things that happen with Erng's ex boyfriend, there is truly nothing that I can even remember from this show except the characters constantly being horny and making sex jokes. Sure, watching a comedy like this translated definitely doesn't help, but I cannot imagine it was very good even if you spoke Thai. It seems like the company was hoping that having TutorYim as their main actors would get enough people to watch that they could make money off it. While the characters could pull of sexual tension, after the scene it was back to a whole lot of NOTHING! I was so bored watching this show that I regularly would forget it was even on, and I'm not a person who does other things while shows are on. I stuck this one out because I constantly hoped it would get better and let me tell you, it does not. It started with way too much exposition thrown into the viewer's face in the first episode only to end up with nowhere to go with the characters. Some shows are so bad that they wrap back around and become unintentionally funny, but this one manages to sit at the horrendous intersection of bad and unfunny AND boring. Not worth it.

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it's average

I like the actors in this series. I'm okay with most of the series. but if they're not going to show the whole NC scene please cut it all out why have them start for kissing them automatically change the scene that makes no sense that should be cut out too. but the other part of the show the actual story line is okay like how they are together without the cut and the kissing sayings that I make sense to me. better than that that chemistry is good and I would be rewatch it one time. I'm only watching it for the actors not the actual series for real I like them in their other series that they was in this one it's just okay

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Could have been better!

What a let down this has been! I had hopes for it in the beginning but by episode 5 it just became stupid silly. They behaved like 8yr olds. Who writes this stuff? Not sure I will watch to the end but i reallylike these two actors together. They meshed really well & nice to look at😳 The storyline was weak & seemed to go nowhere & I was bored by the 3rd episode. The intimate scenes started off well but then very suddenly switched to another scene like them in the kitchen. They barely ever kissed. It was over before it started. If those scenes would have been better & longer then i dont think i woukd have been too bored😂 I woukd like to these two actors in another series but with a beter story & better intimate scenes❤️

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Who getting fucked tonight? You get fucked tonight.

The vibes were definitely there for this one, and I should hate it for its lack of plot, but I really don't. I would give it an 8.4 out of 10, but I am going to round down because we did play in my face a little bit lmao. Okay, I am going to say what I liked, what I didn't like, do an episode review, and put this baby to rest (even though I feel like I already wrote the review for this show, but you know what, whatever).

I love Tutor and Yim, and I know they have a track record of bad shows, but I love them so much, and I think this made me love them even more, especially my boy Yim, oh my god. Okay, I mean this in the wokest way possible, but it is very obvious that he has gained weight, and when it flashed to, I think, one of the second scenes of him on the couch with his legs out, I think I came on the screen; I don't know, though. He is part of the Big Momma club now, and I ain't even mad at it. He looks so fucking good; I actually didn't know what to do with myself. But yay, yay, them. On top of this, I thought their chemistry was really good in this, and it fit the very questionable but good dynamic of this show. I just really love to see couples who are actually in love and fight and shit instead of living in these perfect worlds, so just seeing that was great.

Okay, I am going to talk about the elephant in the room now, which is Yim's whiny ass personality in this. I would put this in stuff I hate, but for some reason I don't hate it. Like, beyond fetish shit and all that, I don't hate it, and I think that's due to his ex. So we are kind of dropped into the ocean and forced to swim at the start, but it becomes very apparent that Yim's ex leaving him for a "smaller" and "cuter" guy, who's also the servant in Love Destiny, but let's not get into that lmao, took a toll on his mental health and the way he looks at himself. SO I say all this to justify the baby talk and him saying, "Oh, he's small and cute," like, lock in y'all, good plot writing; just had to read between the lines a little bit.

Brat Daddy dynamic NEXT. I ATE THAT UP, I'M SORRY. We could have had more of that, but noooo, suddenly everyone wants to be woke lmao.

Random Cameos with our domundi faves (also final JimmyOhm cameo if you even care) were very fun to see and gave the characters a little bit more dimension.

I am obsessed with the diary entry recaps at the end of each episode; that was really cute, and they did not at all need to do that, but they did, and I really enjoyed it! It just kind of gave us more inside perspectives into their lives, and that's so fun and makes them feel like actual people instead of characters on a screen.

Going over to things I didn't like, we didn't do a damn thing this entire show. Like, my god. Hey, our ex cheated on us, we got with some random guy at the temple, NOW WE AREN'T GONNA DO DIDDLY SQUAT FOR THE REST OF THE FUCKING SHOW BECAUSE FUCK Y'ALL. Like what? That just pissed me off, silly; I can't even lie.

Following this, because I think they are kind of related, there were low-key a lot of plot holes for there to be NO PLOT, like what? We have so much happening but also nothing at the same time, and you guys have the nerve to have plot holes, bitch the restaurant is the whole point of this damn show, and we saw it a lot at the start, and it got faded out and then randomly caught on fucking fire- like what? I mean, I know it was the ex's new man, but why is he actually evil for the love of the game? Like, I know your man isn't over his ex, but like, come on now, Yim doesn't want his ex anymore. Stop fucking bothering him, you annoying fucking bitch. Just bye. Bad plot writing and character writing for them damn plot holes.

Also, a lot of wasted potential with Yim and the ex, I fear. Like they were alluding to him being abusive in the first episode and also the third one, and I really wanted to see that (not even on some crazy shit; it just would have helped with the plot), but they kind of just left it on the table, and i was just like, okay, go on and play in my face then I don't care.

Regarding the ending, this is what I had to say: "I would be lying if I said I wasn't zoned out during this, but they're really cute, and I'll miss them holy shit dearly. This show was cute. People who didn't like it need more of the target audience, I fear. It was simple, it was cute, and I was about to say I didn't like the ending, but they met at a temple, so that was kind of cute. Maybe they could have done a little bit more, but I don't have any ideas, so thank God I wasn't directing this. I'd give the ending an 8 out of 10." Basically it was mid, but I also didn't hate it, but I don't like it enough to put it in the likes section, so it's going here lmao.

Episode overview time! Episode 1: "Yim is also bigger now, and I think I'm spread and dead because he know in my big mama club on g." Episode 2: "Lowkey nothing really happening, but I love it. I just need them flirting, lowkey have a brat dynamic going, especially with the daddy shit, and I'm not a woker, you know I am eating that shit up lmao." Episode 3: "Not a lot is happening, but I feel very obsessed with this show, and I don’t know why. I think it’s because I love their chemistry and they’re acting." Episode 4: "FINAL JIMMYOHM CAMEO, OH MY GOD. Auau and Tutor lmao, get off of him lmao. I like the ending with the book lmao. And I like that they are communicating, and Yim is god sexy, my lord, them legs. Love this shit and their bum ass love and softporn; all they want to do is fuck, and hell yeah." Episode 5: "Also, in is lowkey a crashout but hides it well." Episode 6: "We are kissing him and flirting with him, but your bangs are uneven. We are worrying about the wrong thing right now. Also, asking him to trim your balls is crazy because your bangs are uneven as fuck. You are worried about the wrong hair. THEY MAKE ME SICK. Why does he have micro bangs now? I do not even know. THEY ARE FREAKEDDD OUTT. 24/7 365, bro. So, are we gonna actually run the cafe or just fuck? HE DRIVING THAT BITCH IN NEUTRAL IM DONEEE" Saves character is like: “Hey, I am really cute and adorable, but for some reason, all my man wants to do is kiss another guy, that guy beng In…” Episode 8: "If you're going to get with a man who cheated to be with you, he does not love you. Try not to fat-shame erng hard edition." "The winner takes it all, for real, for real. But there are no winners, and everyone’s a loser in this game." Episode 9: "Giving us a flashback like we weren't literally there with y'all." "We're about to wipe our tattoos off in the water and break tutors back. I think I'm gonna start crying, and I don't know if they're tears of sadness, joy, or cringe, but this mermaid shit has me literally dead. I don't know what we're doing right now. Also, your man sucks at taking photos. Because what the hell. That's actually really adorable that they both got rings for each other." Episode 10: "I love to see my domundi fam always. I am a GMMTV girlie, but I also love Domundi just as much. It's very mom's side, dad's side for me lmao."

Would I recommend this? I don't know. It's kind of nothing, but a good nothing, you know? If you want to watch Tutor Yim do soft porn and flirt, this is for you; if you want a developed plot with developed characters, steer clear lmao. Okay bye!

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As a novel reader, I am pretty satisfied with this adaptation!

⚠️ I am about to spoil the whole series so, if you haven’t watched it yet please do scroll to another review ⚠️

First thing first, I would like to thank everyone that’s involved in this series including all actors, producers, directors, and all teams behind the scenes!! It’s been a great months of me enjoying the series. My eyes are blessed with their COLOR GRADING!!! They’re very confident with it and YES they better be because that is one of the most outstanding traits of this show. But somehow, it’s truly a new type of show I guess, we are having this ‘daily life’ storyline where the leads are a bar owners who are kinda ‘unique’ to the point that they named the bar as “ChermChey”. Met during their heartbroken trip and end up being the lovers of their life 🥰

This big plot is pretty clear and neat. Now, we gotta move on to how’d that simple and clean plot turns into a 10 EP of a series?
1. The bar owner supposedly was Eung only (along with his ex), but as he got to know Intha, they decided to be a business partner whereas Intha invest and manage things financially (well, cleaning the bar after the closing is mandatory 😁😁 your man instruct you, you can’t refuse) while Eung manages the operation of the bar as in paying attention to everything regarding the business. - This plot went pretty quick, as they didn’t really show us much about the renovation and stuff… they mostly show us them buying groceries for restocking -
2. Intha move in to the bar actually needs a longer explanation (for someone who has trust issues… the pace for this part is too fast… 😁😁 but it’s nothing impossible) but this is the second details that supposedly need some attention
3. The relationship development of InthaEung for sure 🥰🥰🥰 them living their lives, rebuilding their bar that I’d call it as their love nest, problem solving, hyping their relationship and keeping it as strong as it can (I surely love this plot as they introduce me to their relationship dynamic. I’d say I have seen A LOT of ‘hyper and extra’ couple in novels but turning it into a live action show is another story and I think ChermChey did it pretty well tho -I personally haven’t really watched another series that bluntly show how ‘extra’ they are, mostly implicitly or letting audience’s imagination do the magic)
4. Well Bomb and Athen as the side couple was briefly presented in the series [yet if I didn’t read the novel I’d have no idea about the relationship of Eung, Nok, Bomb, and Athen]

Those four point alone was enough to make a 10 EP series… I do have some notes regarding several scenes tho:
- Athen ordering his boys to ruin Eung’s bar (we didn’t get the dialogue for this so… -just a mere phone call scene without a full convo- we just can guess)
- The inexistence background of Intha giving that bottle opener necklace to Eung makes it seems ‘ceremonial’… or to put it bluntly ‘out of nowhere’,,, if I didn’t read the novel I wouldn’t know the context -that’s for sure
- The flashback scene during Intha’s silence (I can feel the emotions in his expression but it didn’t match the montage)… I believe it would’ve been more ‘organized’ if there’s a fighting scene of Eung with the dudes that tries to ruin their store… (I understand that in terms of production this scene would’ve take a lot of time and money but, I believe this scene is necessary tho) - but as In said in the diary, he’s worried of Eung’s wellbeing… and I believe that ‘fight’ scene scene is definitely necessary!
- I wonder why didn’t we have a single hospital scene?? Bomb was hit by that wrench soo I believe he needs some stitches and changing Eung’s plot after the fire into a drunkard doesn’t really help cuz they still use the scene where Intha was reminding Eung to drink his medicine -where’d this come from?- (I believe either they rearrange the novel or there’s an issue during the filming process)
- I saw a comment asking why there’s a mermaid scene in this series (out of nowhere) I’d say it’s fair as they didn’t show us the context when Eung said that he dreamt about going to a beach for trip along with Intha (additional context… he get to wore a mermaid suit there, so Intha bought one for him and surprise him during their stay at In’s house)
- Hmm,,, that scene in the last ep about odd days and even days… they’re actually talking about taking turn washing dishes and cleaning up… we didn’t have that context in the series so it might be confusing
- And don’t even talk about that pink duvet… god know what made it need an immediate laundry… 🤭🤭

I love their acting, chemistry and all…but those plot needs a bit revision I believe^^
I’m not the type that’s obsessed in NC so I actually find it having a ‘proper amount’…

P.S. I seriously wanna know the interior of this bar as I really can’t picture the structure based on all the shots taken… Is there anyone that can illustrate it?
And I really can’t tell the difference between daytime and nighttime in some scenes…

These plot holes could be a good marketing way to buy the novel 😁😁😁

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WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT

Wow.

I truly love TutorYim, they are my gay uncles like I love them with all my heart. Their acting is so good and they are sooooo handsome omg.

But what was that storyline?! Where are we going to? That was shitty as hell, and that was just sex selling. I kinda regret watching this, I literally lost two days.

The worst thing for me was that Erng wanted to be called wife, sweet, cute, petite… that was cringe asf. I mean, you are a man and I’m here for gay couple. Not for a mid gay mid straight. If he wanted to be a woman I would be ok, but that was just for the couple to be straight and I hate that.

the story was nothing. Don’t watch this

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TutorYim’s Off-the-Charts Chemistry Wasted on a Plotless Mess

Tutor and Yim are a stunningly gorgeous pair, and because of them, I had massive expectations going into this. The first episode absolutely hooked me—the chemistry was there, the settings were beautiful, and the color grading was gorgeous. Unfortunately, it went downhill fast after that.
There is essentially no plot. If you asked me what this show is about, I couldn’t tell you other than "two people meet and run a restaurant together." While I liked the quirky, unserious vibe at first, it often crossed the line into cringe. The editing was incredibly jarring, cutting from one scene to another with zero flow.
The only saving grace was Tutor and Yim's off-the-charts chemistry, but even that was underutilized. The romance scenes felt short and underwhelming. I ended up skipping through almost every episode just to see their scenes—I was simultaneously interested in them and completely uninterested in the actual show. Watch it for the visuals, but keep your fast-forward button handy.

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Did I Accidentally Watch the PG-13 Cut?

My social media feed was full of clips of these two long before I started watching, and the chemistry between them was impossible to miss. The sexual tension was practically doing the marketing itself, which was reason enough for me to give the show a chance.

The plot? Basic. Predictable. Occasionally bordering on boring. But honestly, I didn't come here expecting a masterpiece.
What I wasn't expecting was to constantly feel like I had somehow stumbled onto a heavily censored version of the show. These two spend half their screentime looking like they want to jump each other, yet every time things are about to get interesting: cut, next scene. The kisses are surprisingly rare and, if I'm being honest, not particularly memorable either. Which is odd, because the entire premise seems determined to convince me these two are hopelessly obsessed with each other.

One thing I genuinely appreciated, though, was Akkhara's character. It's refreshing to see a BL acknowledge that not every man who wants affection, reassurance, or to be treated like a princess has to fit the usual petite, feminine stereotype. The fact that the series also touches on sexual role flexibility instead of locking both characters into the usual BL top/bottom clichés was a pleasant surprise. Thai BLs don't do that nearly often enough.
That said, Akkhara often comes across less as charmingly sassy and more as a slightly spoiled child. As a result, Intha frequently feels less like his boyfriend and more like his personal life manager. The dynamic works sometimes, but not often enough for me to fully buy into them as equals.

And then there's the bar. Intha basically jumps in, starts financially supporting Akkhara, becomes a co-owner, and invests himself in the business almost immediately. Which made me wonder: didn't you two meet about five minutes ago?

The funniest part is that I never really understood Akkhara's business model in the first place, so the bar struggling financially never came as much of a surprise.
The series is still ongoing, but for now I think I've seen enough. Maybe I'll come back later. At the moment, though, ChermChey feels like a show built almost entirely on chemistry and vibes — and once those stopped being enough, there wasn't much left to keep me invested.

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