Ladymeow2020
Incheon, South Korea
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Disappointing remake of original charming Chinese version
So far I am not impressed with this Boss & me Thai version. The FL is not convincing or cute as the Chinese drama version, and the ML is not as bossy and arrogant; although Push is handsome, he does not seem to have the charisma of a successful boss or company CEO in this drama. Perhaps Mark Prin could have been better; Mark tends to have that bossy arrogant look all the time... hahaha...
I felt like the Thai version rushed the story through, instead of building up the stories of the characters together. They didn't write good enough background story for the viewers to understand and endear themselves to the ML & FL.
For example, there are no memorable scenes that show how the ML fell in love with the FL, that is, in Chinese version, ML has been secretly watching FL eating her lunches on his private office balcony for many days and saw her pure, bright, candid and happy personality. The ML started having his lunches at same time as the FL, even rushing from meetings, so that he felt like he is not eating his lunches alone. It's these small moments/scenes that makes the drama cute and memorable.
This Thai version shows FL eating and sharing her packed lunches with her friends/colleagues. And she only got 2 packed lunches, instead of the one month packed lunches as per Chinese version. And then, the one-month birthday party for the ML's nephew was done poorly. Instead of the ML taking the FL to the main dining table, she had to embarrass herself before he called her over.... COME ON! that was so cringey to watch, and absolutely not necessary at all.
There are not many interesting scenes or moments in this lakorn that makes me want to stay and watch.
Also this Thai version introduced the SFL too early (in 2nd episode) and she turned out to be such a bitch & unfriendly person, compared to the Chinese version. This has become just another typical Thai lakorn, not an adaptation of the Chinese drama Boss & Me...LOLz.
Plus, the FL's best friend (the one who depended on her rich & terrible fiance) love story changed - looks like she will end up with the ML's best friend. I guess this is a good change.
Anyway, I have watched up to 6 episodes (without subtitles but easily understandable) and I became bored already. I am not sure how they will fill up 40 episodes. Maybe Thai version wanted their own touches in the story but so far, the drama is not impressive or entertaining.
This Thai version is not it for me - I will not watch this after all. What a pity because I was looking forward to this Thai drama; since the original Chinese version of Boss & Me was one of my favourite dramas.
I felt like the Thai version rushed the story through, instead of building up the stories of the characters together. They didn't write good enough background story for the viewers to understand and endear themselves to the ML & FL.
For example, there are no memorable scenes that show how the ML fell in love with the FL, that is, in Chinese version, ML has been secretly watching FL eating her lunches on his private office balcony for many days and saw her pure, bright, candid and happy personality. The ML started having his lunches at same time as the FL, even rushing from meetings, so that he felt like he is not eating his lunches alone. It's these small moments/scenes that makes the drama cute and memorable.
This Thai version shows FL eating and sharing her packed lunches with her friends/colleagues. And she only got 2 packed lunches, instead of the one month packed lunches as per Chinese version. And then, the one-month birthday party for the ML's nephew was done poorly. Instead of the ML taking the FL to the main dining table, she had to embarrass herself before he called her over.... COME ON! that was so cringey to watch, and absolutely not necessary at all.
There are not many interesting scenes or moments in this lakorn that makes me want to stay and watch.
Also this Thai version introduced the SFL too early (in 2nd episode) and she turned out to be such a bitch & unfriendly person, compared to the Chinese version. This has become just another typical Thai lakorn, not an adaptation of the Chinese drama Boss & Me...LOLz.
Plus, the FL's best friend (the one who depended on her rich & terrible fiance) love story changed - looks like she will end up with the ML's best friend. I guess this is a good change.
Anyway, I have watched up to 6 episodes (without subtitles but easily understandable) and I became bored already. I am not sure how they will fill up 40 episodes. Maybe Thai version wanted their own touches in the story but so far, the drama is not impressive or entertaining.
This Thai version is not it for me - I will not watch this after all. What a pity because I was looking forward to this Thai drama; since the original Chinese version of Boss & Me was one of my favourite dramas.
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