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A feel good series with some depth (but not that much)...
When "New Sijaw" is directing there is always a chance that it gets very childish and cringe - see "Fourever You Part 1 or "Perfect 10 Liners"". But to my surprise he did not direct it that way. It's of course a bit childish, because they are 15,16 when the show starts (10th grade)... but mostly not in a cringe way.
It's a typical summer series, just giving off good vibes, no excessive drama and the "gay" topic does only appear once even when the series is played out in the 90ties (and they found working phones from that time). Production quality was very good as expected and the OST was really good.
So there is not much to say about the series besides that I found it to be pleasant.
But we also have to talk about GMMTV, the most unprofessional company in the thai entertainment industry. First we have to talk about Justin Angus Moir (who's partner disappeared in the finale which was a bummer). Yes Justin posted a lot of shit on twitter but it's unimagable for me, that GMMTV did never know about it. GMMTV failed completely, first a 13 year old boy posting such shit needs help from his parents (I don't know what they did, except not deleting the posts), caunceling sessions/therapist. Most youth post shit, because they have no clue what they are posting... they find it funny, post it and have no idea how that post could be interpreted. So I give him the benefit of a doubt that he was just a stupid kid. Regardless, when GMMTV saw value in him und signed a contract with his parents, they should do due dilligence. That's what my brain tells me without needing to study business administration. So they should have deleted the posts (before announcing), they should have talked to his parents - because clearly they failed - and they should send him to counciling/therapy. But what does GMMTV do? They just kicked him out, because Justin is a nobody, does not bring in money (he first needs investment) and it was the easiest way out, compared to telling the public that they failed and that Justin will remove the posts and that he does not homophobic or misogynistic thoughts anymore, because he got help - that would have been the more unpopular move but the right one. GMMTV signed a contract with his parents (and him) and didn't check his social media profiles? When Joss followed Trump and another right wing - he just removed the follows, said nothing and nothing else happenend. And there was also the tasteless prank on women with Zee before he even joined GMMTV. But of course Joss will not be fired, because he brings profit for the company. But the internet does not forget.
Meanwhile there was also a controversy about a chinese fan who got too close at a fan-meeting and it got rowdy. GMMTV had not hired security because that costs money and of course they must optimize for profits. GMMTV statements are typical corporate speech which says nothing. Chinese fangroups say they will boycott everything GMMTV. I would say - well deserved. And everyone who says, it will not do much harm for GMMTV, they forget that China is by far the biggest market for BLs (fanmeets, concerts, merch - which is what makes them money). GMMTV is a disgrace as an artist managment. Two days ago a chinese fangirl followed Mark into the GMM Grammy building and filmed him in the elevator. Why can fans enter this elevevator and why do they not have security in house who protect their artists? Ah yes, I forgot, it costs money. In the third statement after that incident they said they will take legal action - that should have happened immediately. GMMTV does not get it's shit together and that after years of incident after incident.
Sorry this rant had to be in. Not proactive protecting their artists is a no go. It does not influence my rating for this series of course, It just influences what I think about them and they are the lowest of all companies in the thai entertainment industry so far. Going back to the topic, it's a nice series to watch, but don't expect something too deep but for what it is, it's good.
It's a typical summer series, just giving off good vibes, no excessive drama and the "gay" topic does only appear once even when the series is played out in the 90ties (and they found working phones from that time). Production quality was very good as expected and the OST was really good.
So there is not much to say about the series besides that I found it to be pleasant.
But we also have to talk about GMMTV, the most unprofessional company in the thai entertainment industry. First we have to talk about Justin Angus Moir (who's partner disappeared in the finale which was a bummer). Yes Justin posted a lot of shit on twitter but it's unimagable for me, that GMMTV did never know about it. GMMTV failed completely, first a 13 year old boy posting such shit needs help from his parents (I don't know what they did, except not deleting the posts), caunceling sessions/therapist. Most youth post shit, because they have no clue what they are posting... they find it funny, post it and have no idea how that post could be interpreted. So I give him the benefit of a doubt that he was just a stupid kid. Regardless, when GMMTV saw value in him und signed a contract with his parents, they should do due dilligence. That's what my brain tells me without needing to study business administration. So they should have deleted the posts (before announcing), they should have talked to his parents - because clearly they failed - and they should send him to counciling/therapy. But what does GMMTV do? They just kicked him out, because Justin is a nobody, does not bring in money (he first needs investment) and it was the easiest way out, compared to telling the public that they failed and that Justin will remove the posts and that he does not homophobic or misogynistic thoughts anymore, because he got help - that would have been the more unpopular move but the right one. GMMTV signed a contract with his parents (and him) and didn't check his social media profiles? When Joss followed Trump and another right wing - he just removed the follows, said nothing and nothing else happenend. And there was also the tasteless prank on women with Zee before he even joined GMMTV. But of course Joss will not be fired, because he brings profit for the company. But the internet does not forget.
Meanwhile there was also a controversy about a chinese fan who got too close at a fan-meeting and it got rowdy. GMMTV had not hired security because that costs money and of course they must optimize for profits. GMMTV statements are typical corporate speech which says nothing. Chinese fangroups say they will boycott everything GMMTV. I would say - well deserved. And everyone who says, it will not do much harm for GMMTV, they forget that China is by far the biggest market for BLs (fanmeets, concerts, merch - which is what makes them money). GMMTV is a disgrace as an artist managment. Two days ago a chinese fangirl followed Mark into the GMM Grammy building and filmed him in the elevator. Why can fans enter this elevevator and why do they not have security in house who protect their artists? Ah yes, I forgot, it costs money. In the third statement after that incident they said they will take legal action - that should have happened immediately. GMMTV does not get it's shit together and that after years of incident after incident.
Sorry this rant had to be in. Not proactive protecting their artists is a no go. It does not influence my rating for this series of course, It just influences what I think about them and they are the lowest of all companies in the thai entertainment industry so far. Going back to the topic, it's a nice series to watch, but don't expect something too deep but for what it is, it's good.
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