Lighthearted does not mean childish. The hate for this series seems forced.
I originally wanted to leave a simple happy review, but after seeing so many oddly harsh and dismissive takes, I want to share a more thoughtful perspective.From the start, it’s clear that this Thai remake of the Japanese drama leans more into humor. The editing choices that some people criticize aren't that hard to understand as stylistic decisions to emphasize lightheartedness. The sound effects aren’t “cheap”...they add charm, rhythm, and energy to scenes, and they fit the playful tone the show is aiming for. Friendly reminder that not every adaptation has to mimic the original beat-for-beat.
Atom and Kongthap’s characterizations are literally consistent and intentional. Atom is portrayed as sincere but hesitant, someone who struggles with conflict yet wears his heart on his sleeve. Kongthap is calm, kind, and thoughtful, but still learning how to process romantic feelings. This dynamic makes sense: they’re TEENAGERS, still figuring themselves out, and the drama reflects that beautifully. Expecting them to act with perfect maturity misses the point of the story. The character design also does not owe it to you to be easy to digest, Atom is allowed to be confused or scared, and Kongthap is allowed to say or do things that can feel annoying.
As a remake, this series actually adds depth compared to the Japanese version. The extended runtime gives Atom and Kongthap more space to explore their emotions, to hesitate, to reflect, and to grow. Their relationship feels more layered because we see them wrestle with uncertainty, rather than rushing through key beats. Gemini and Fourth embody these roles with nuance; Gemini brings quiet confusion and gradual realization to Kongthap, while Fourth presents Atom's openness, vulnerability, and flashes of courage with good expressive detail.
One point that deserves emphasis: queer characters can be portrayed in lighthearted, tender ways without undermining their authenticity. Suggesting otherwise is unfair and restrictive. This drama never trivializes Atom and Kongthap’s journey at any point. It balances humor with sincerity, giving them breathing room to navigate what is, for both, their first experience of same-sex attraction. At the end of the day, the series is not just about romance. It’s also about friendship, self-discovery, and most importantly, the awkwardness of falling in love for the first time paired with the uncertainties that come with growing up. ALL THAT to say that this series isn't even technically lighthearted with all the themes it presents, but it presents them in wholesome ways that will leave you feeling hopeful and giddy.
Remakes are meant to reinterpret, not replicate, and this one succeeds by offering a newer lens on familiar characters. I've given it high rewatch because I've watched it twice already lol.
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So much promise, so little pay-off. This drama is wasted potential.
The supposed “selling point” of this series is the supernatural element. You know, curses, ghosts, mystery...Except somewhere along the way, the supernatural got shoved into a closet so the show could force-feed us a romance that isn’t even well executed. If you’re going to sideline the ghosts then at least give us a love story worth caring about 😭😭??Watching this felt like two different productions rammed together. Episodes 1–2 and 11–12? Fantastic. Creepy atmosphere, strong setup, I was genuinely peeking through my blanket but still hooked. Then… everything in between. It’s as if a completely different director, cinematographer, and scriptwriter took over and decided that the curse is actually a side-plot now.
Episode 1 had me invested: who is this boy, what’s his curse, what’s lurking in the shadows? But once Khemjira lands at the Master’s house, the show abandons all of that. Instead, we get a romance that fails to explain why Peem even falls in love with him. Half the time I was sitting there thinking: If he’s cursed, where are the ghosts? Where are the consequences? Why is everyone acting like this is fine when the curse is supposedly at its peak? Sure, Peem’s house is a temple, so maybe ghosts can’t stroll in, but the writers could have introduced SOMETHING to show the curse’s impact. But nah, nada. Why is the curse suddenly such a one-ghost thing?? Why does the one-ghost thing only happen when Khem is at Peem's house?? Why is there no stronger consequences??
Honestly, I only started enjoying the series again once Khem returned from town and went back to his dorm. At least then the story remembered it had a *scary* supernatural plot.
I genuinely want to support dramas that try to introduce complex elements to queer stories and do not want to make "it's queer" the drama's entire personality. This drama managed to fumble both the supernatural plot AND the romance. Like… pick a struggle. Peem seems bizarrely unconcerned that Khem could literally die from his curse, and Khem himself doesn’t seem too bothered either. I will not deny that the themes they were intending to explore (including not only the magic, reincarnation, karma, and buddhist elements but also the themes related to Ramphueng, familial devotion, sacrifice etc.) were great and deserve a shoutout, so does the production, but I simply cannot overlook the problems with the plot.
This is a story that does a back and forth between “omg my curse!” and “omg does he like me back though!” without ever committing to either, and in so doing, fails to stick.
The only thing I absolutely loved is the OSTs lmao.
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Stayed with me long after it ended.
If you are looking to watch something with crime and/or suspense, this is not for you.While the beginning of the drama makes it seem like a murder mystery, what unfolds is a tender exploration of youth, love and courage. I found myself surprised as the drama unfolded, as it showed you the lives of many different kids, what made them do what they did, how they come around to making things better for themselves, and how they stand up for what they think is right. I like how the drama focuses not only on the "good" kids but also the "bad' ones, and shows you how a little bit of empathy and compassion can go a long way. All kids in the series are trying to live life with the cards they've been dealt, and I like how Ms. Rina shows them that you can stand up for things that matter to you. In so doing, the drama is able to introduce and explore multiple different themes that I think are brought to fruition pretty well.
Also I'm a huge fan of how they portrayed the husband/wife relationship, and some of the dialogues shared between them were just *chef's kiss*.
All in all, this is a deeply moving drama, and it makes you think a lot, cry quite a bit, and leaves you with a soft spot in your heart that is filled with hope.
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Cannot believe they put this on Netflix
The whole time while watching this drama I could not figure out why they couldn't write the characters and the plot execution better. Jade and Khamin are supposed to be "good" police officers, but their investigative skills are less than average—bad even. At no point do they display urgency to solve the crime, they do not ask questions that should be asked, they didn't even look into Puifai's background to find out that she was in fact dating someone else. At one point they're standing over a dead body and flirting??????? If you want to make a bl series that has more of a plot than romance, at least try to make the plot good???????? Why insert a plot when there is no intention to follow through on the quality?? If you have an inability to write a good crime script then just stick to romance man. Though I have to say; GMMTV is not vastly great at that either. Most of the time their selling point for the series is that it's bl.I am genuinely astonished by the fact that they chose a plot with such a gruesome murder and paired it with characters that do not care that college kids are dying. This was not engaging to watch at any point. I just found myself being annoyed at how the characters were making decisions—or a lack of decisions, rather. Save yourself the trouble and don't watch this lol.
I do not mind Joong or Dunk's acting and it's a shame because they seem to do better at slightly comedic plots, and this plot DOES NOT SUIT COMEDY. They put a lot of light-hearted scenes where light-hearted scenes DO NOT BELONG. If you have talented actors at least you should know where to put them. This would've been better as a non-murder mystery drama.
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Should have been 12 episodes bruh
I am going to say this straight off the bat; this drama is SO CLOSE to being perfect, but because of the fact that it's only 10 episodes, the beginning is rushed. I was so confused but how things were speeding so fast and how the story is almost running past plot points for the first two episodes.GMMTV needs to bring back 12-episode dramas because executing on 10-episode ones is clearly not their forte. That's why I'm giving the story 8.5.
THAT BEING SAID, the last I watched JimmySea was Last Twilight, and I forgot what an absolute DELIGHT it is to watch Jimmy be cocky/sassy. His character Thapfah has this charismatic way of talking, and he's so FLIRTY that it took me by surprise and I found myself giggling everytime he opened his mouth to talk to In. And Sea has given a wonderful performance too, delicate, a little broken (as it should be), and he cries a lot (which I think some people dislike but I thought it made perfect sense). Their chemistry is CHEMISTRY-INGGGG my god.
The dialogues in this series, specially the romantic ones between Thapfah and In are fabulously written. Thapfah is such a great communicator, and I found myself delighted by their difference in approaches to relationships which was in line with the age gap they were trying to portray. Both characters bring their own view to the relationship, and I loved seeing them navigate through it.
The series also touches on other themes of friendship, familial bonds, and unrequited love. All of these plots, while just a short part of it, really added to what I took away from the series.
I think the other overarching plot (the misfortune one, I will not say more) is not too fairly complex and is able to balance itself pretty well. Also OH MY GOD huge fan of them bringing in other famous bl actors because those men need to do dramas separate from their "pairs" and I'm glad they're getting the chance to do so.
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ITS SO FUNNNNN!!
Ahhhhh the ending could've been done better. I will say this right off the bat. It needed something more climactic for sure.That said, its SO fun to watch. Thup's "curse" is executed so well and I was genuinely so scared in a lot of the episodes 🤣🤣. The ghost element is tied in very well and I also really like how Thup seems to know a lot about different rituals and helps along with the investigation.
On that note: the investigation scenes could've used better writing. I feel like they weren't asking enough questions? Though I can attribute that to nobody knowing WHAT to ask because of the nature of the crime (and also where Thup comes in). I also think people should've been more suspicious of Thup in the beginning lmao (he's literally the only one on the scene of the crime).
Now onto the romance. I'm surprised people found it odd. I personally LOVED Thup's forwardness and downright cockiness, and I loved seeing Singha just give in eventually. Their romance is like a fresh breeze to the investigation, and I like how Singha is selfless when it comes to protecting Thup and wants to really help him however he can. Pavel's portrayal of Singha is honestly so so good, I would even say he portrays Singha better than Pooh portrays Thup. (Though I ADORE Thup.)
I did not find myself bored even once, and I was constantly hooked by the plot, the story, the romance. This is one series where I LIKE that the romance is almostttt a sub-plot. They really tried to show a well-done crime plot and I can respect that.
While the ending needed to be written better, this series is definitelyyyyyy worth a watch, and even a rewatch if you enjoy horror-esque shows.
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Honestly, I loved it.
I think in terms of acting this is one of the best bl series I've ever watched. The acting is so great that at times I was shocked at how good the acting is. Lol. Bright Rapheephong is a BRILLIANT actor. Now that he's signed with GMMTV, I hope they make use of his great talents.I can see that some people have issues with this series being too "idealistic" about the treatment of queer people in the past. I respectfully disagree with this critique. Not every story needs to stick to strict realism, nor should every queer narrative end in tragedy or pain. The beauty of this series lies in its choice to imagine a world where love is met with support rather than condemnation. By showing Jom and Yai embraced by those around them, they offer a hopeful counter‑narrative that I really REALLY like.
I would have liked to see some more background stories for both Jom and Yai; about their relationships with their parents/siblings, why they are how they are etc. But I can't myself to be too bummed about it because of how beautifully the romance is portrayed (in order for which they add to take away time from other things). It's not often in bl dramas that you see a romance so tender, and affection so well executed. I also really liked the exploration of other themes of the past, such as equality for women and equality/better standards for the workers of the house.
Additionally, I am a huge fan of ambiguous explanations in time travel dramas because it adds to this mysterious fantastical element where none of us know why they're time traveling. It lets me really delve into the mysteries of the universe, so to say. It allows me to think, ah, the universe will bend for love, whether that makes sense or not.
Yes, the series has its imperfections, but to me, that’s beside the point. Too often, bl dramas lean on fetishization, stereotypical roles, or simply aim to deliver NSFW content without much thought for character depth. I Feel You Linger in the Air is different. The romance here is carefully shown: tender, and intentional. You can feel that the creators wanted to portray a genuinely good queer love story, not just a spectacle.
This series lingers in the heart long after the final episode, and I think thats what makes it a truly meaningful work.
P.S. The song "Plumeria" by Cocktail (which I think is the OST?) is stuck in my head. Love the song.
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Who approved that ending ?
Man, this was going so well. The acting in this series is pretty good, and the dialogues for Khun Thee's character are genuinely pretty funny. I was enjoying this series up until literally the end. The fact that Khun Thee proposes is very in character, but the fact that Peach says yes???????? So out of character for him. He doesn't even necessarily look happy in the scene. For someone as grandiose as Khun Thee, I would've expected a proposal that is a little drawn out, a little more well done. And for someone like Peach I would've liked to see at least SOME deliberation?? SOME push and pull?? Not only does he not say anything about the proposal, but somehow, he doesn't even say anything about the marriage, and they just show us a rushed marriage scene. Neither do we get to see them being involved in the planning which is also so out of character for the both of them??It would've been such a great way to showcase their differences in personalities, how they have opinions on something like marriage, and how they ultimately compromise about how to do the ceremony because they love each other. But no, they had to go and show us a ramshackle marriage because they wanted to wrap up the drama in 10 episodes. Also, why does GMMTV think we want 10-episode dramas?
And why is there no elaboration on the fact that Khun Thee literally adopts the two kids and they magically say yes to him?? Orphans aren't just pushovers...like that genuinely pissed me off. We do not get to see Khun Thee ever spending time with them, or Peach indicating that he's happy about the adoption.
Such a bummer because I thought this series would be in my top rated, but apparently not.
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A beautiful exploration of friendship, masculinity, facing hardships and standing up for each other
I'm writing this right as I've finished it, and I literally have happy tears in my eyes. I will say this straight up, I disagree with everyone who thinks this should be a bl.This series, to me, is so much more beautiful because it's about platonic love. And I was positively astonished by the story, because I started watching it as a fan of Sky and Nani's acting, but I didn't expect to leave attached to all the characters that featured. Sky and Nani have given PHENOMENAL performances, but I must must must mention the absolutely INSANE performances by Mark (playing Chatjen), Foei (playing Mr. Sung), Kay (playing Ken), Bonnie (playing Peeta), View (playing Eve), and the twins AJ and JJ. The acting was just so phenomenally executed that I don't even want to use other adjectives.
That being said, on the previous note of the story, I fully expected this to be mostly focused on Shin and Saint, but the story manages to so beautifully weave together the lives of the kids and the teachers, their wrongdoings, their RIGHT doings, their friendships, their fears, their wishes and dreams, everything. I was so happy to see a significant chunk being focused on the girls (and it makes so much sense now that I see the director is a woman lmao).
(MENTIONING A SPOILER): I love love love how at the end when Chatjen has to leave, Shin is visibly more affected than Saint is, I love that he goes in to hug him again. Like that one scene is so soft and delicate and close to my heart.
I am a huge fan of friends saying "I love you" to each other, specially male friends, because men are often told to not show any affection to their friends irl, and that does nobody any good. And so in that sense I think I absolutely love how all the men in the end have such positive characters arcs, and all of them get closer to each other.
This series, apart from a GREAT execution on friendship, also touches on so many other issues as well, a lot to do with school but also to do with acceptance in society, making moral decisions, forgiveness and so forth.
I absolutely absolutely absolutely recommend this to everybody. Oh, also, I think I basically cried in every episode after episode 10 lmao.
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This is not a story you will ever forget
I did not expect to like this series as much as I did. Every character makes a footing in the show, and you find yourself wanting to know more about all of them, even the ones who have shorter roles.The acting is brilliant, and I like the explorations of themes like familial devotion, sacrifice, living for yourself, protecting your family/children and so many more. I like how they show that people can be contradictory, and how people will show up for each other. I like how the three main characters (the two adults and the one kid) all undergo massive character arcs by the end, and how all of them come to show their love for each other in different ways.
All in all, please watch it. It'll leave you with an affectionate feeling in your heart. I've given it a lower rewatch mostly because it stays with you so much that you won't feel like you need to rewatch it.
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A heart-felt celebration of love and growth
I think this is one of the best shows I've ever watched.But first, I'd like to touch on a point I keep seeing about Duang's character; he is not "cringey" lol. I've seen people dismiss his character as childish because of his exaggerated declarations of love and his light-hearted design. But I think that reaction says more about our discomfort with emotional openness than about the character himself. He is unapologetically transparent about his feelings: he admits his affection towards Qin openly, shows up consistently, and never hides his devotion. Not only that, but he himself acknowledges that his behavior is heightened because of love. He exaggerates not out of immaturity, but as a deliberate choice to pursue and support the person he cares about. I want people to look beyond the surface when talking about him, because he is the one who never fails to show up, who provides stability and encouragement when it matters most. In a culture that often prizes stoicism and romanticizes "cold" characters, Duang, who wears his heart on his sleeve, can feel uncomfortable to watch. But that discomfort doesn’t mean he lacks depth. It's more your issue than his.
MOVING ON, this series had me giddy and kicking my feet the entire time. Watching Duang pursue Qin was both hilarious and heartwarming because his love is pure, but also so determined that giving up simply isn’t an option (and importantly, Qin’s consent is always respected). Their dynamic has you rooting for Duang all the time amongst the nervous anticipation, the joy of small gestures, the humor of awkward moments, and the tenderness of genuine connection. From a broader perspective I think this series depicts the FEELING of first love and the romance of youth.
Both leads undergo meaningful growth throughout the series. Duang learns to express his love in ways that Qin can accept, but also, his journey isn’t about BECOMING consistent, it’s about showing that his consistency has depth beyond romance. What evolves is how others, especially his father, come to see that commitment. Duang’s simplicity, following his heart without elaborate reasoning, can be misunderstood as a lack of seriousness. But he learns to show up in more ways than one. Qin, meanwhile, discovers that love isn’t something that holds you back, it’s something that propels you forward and makes you a braver version of yourself. He is able to take the decision to solve his conflict with his own parents, but he is able to do so at Duang's insistence and he is able to do so because he trusts Duang wholeheartedly. Initially he remains wary of Duang's affections, but slowly comes to fall for him, and also learns to showcase his own love in reciprocal ways.
Duang's friendship trio with Jamie and Pae is remarkably well written, and remarkably well acted by North and Wave. They're so supportive, never scared to poke fun at him in funny moments, but also never fail to call him out if he does something that he shouldn't have. They're as open as him at loving him and consistently show up, and their bond reinforces the idea that love shows up in many forms. Their presence really adds depth to the story.
I did deduct one point from the story because I wish Duang’s relationship with his family had been explored more fully, as Qin’s was. His struggles with consistency and the tension with his father, who clearly had certain concerns about Duang's choices in uni, could have added another layer to his character arc. Similarly, revisiting Qin’s parents toward the end, perhaps showing them at his performance, would have been a good touch.
Finally, TeeTee and Por have given INCREDIBLE performances, and their ability to depict properly the character's growth was so well-done. I will go so far as to say a character like Duang worked only because of how brilliantly TeeTee brought his personality and traits to life. I also think that Por was able to capture the shift from hesitance to acceptance to devotion REALLY WELL, like the shift in his expressions is actually pretty crazy, you can SEE when his opinion changes. I'm looking forward to seeing both of them in future projects.
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This is a great concept and so fun to watch
While I'm just in the process of watching this, I thought I want to get my reviews in since there's 7 stories.Story 1/Hi by my luck: OVERALL 9
I really liked this. First of all, the acting is GREAT. It's genuinely pretty brilliant, and the two male leads are able to portray their respective personalities so well that I was surprised more than once. This series portrays not only being in highschool and the uncertainty of the future, but also portrays the pressures, but especially it portrays first love so well. It's so SWEET AND CUTE, and I was pretty happy watching the whole thing. Also yes, HUGE FAN OF THE FRIENDS!!! They give Er so much advice and ask him to fix his shit when needed. I love that.
SPOILER!!!: I really really really liked how neither Er nor Mawin were like omg I/you shouldn't go to Boston. Instead both of them made a promise that they will stick together and like each other through those four years.
Story 2/Not My Father!: OVERALL 7.5
I have to say that I really appreciate the comedic elements in this story, and like the exploration of cult-like behaviours and what it does to people and how they lose themselves. That being said, I think Wutkrai's romance with Ploy is kind of inappropriate. She's supposed to be maybe 21, while Wutkrai (being a lieutenant) is ATLEAST 5 years older, but I think more because he's already doing undercover missions. I would have liked the story better if they had more of a platonic bond. I couldn't really understand how they fell in love when they didn't spend THAT much time together lol.
The acting I really liked, but another issue I have with the story is how they can't decide if they wanna make Ploy a damsel in distress or not. Why is she so smart in some scenes and so frustrating in some others? Quite a few of the things she says just don't add up.
Story 3/Diva Deva Mata: OVERALL 8
NEOOOOOOOOOO NEO NEOOOOOO I started this entire series just because of Neo if I'm being honest, but I was so so so surprised by Fluke's performance, and HIS OUTFITS??? Slayed. I think this is a lot more light-hearted compared to the previous 2 stories, and a lot more focused on the humour too. The acting is great, and I do like the broader aspect of friendship and competition they were trying to show.
I think in and of itself its pretty funny to watch, but it makes me wonder if we can get serious stories also that will be focused on transwomen.
Story 4/Fist Foot Fusion:
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