Despite the title of the Novel "Stalker", Toh is a "Collector" not a sociopath or a criminal

First of all let's see what a " Collector" is, according to psychologists.

For people who collect, the value of their collections are not monetary but emotional.
The collections allow people to relive their childhood, connect themselves to a period or to a time they feel strongly about. Their collections help them ease insecurity and anxiety about losing a part of themselves and to keep the past to continue to exist in the present.
Toh thinks he will never be worth of Nuea love. He thinks he does not have anything to offer, that he isn't something special, no good looking, shy, nerd.
So he watches him from afar. Collecting mementos of moments that are precious for him.

Collecting may provide psychological security by filling a part of the self one feels is missing.
When one collects, one experiments with arranging, organizing, and presenting a part of the world which may serve to provide a safety zone, a place of refuge where fears are calmed and insecurity is managed.
In his room, Toh can openly fantasize about being loved back. He is bold and brave, he approaches Nuea.

Items in a collection are neatly organized, maintained, and presented or manipulated with ease.
(If a collector of 1000+ trains wishes to find a particular specimen from their collection, they can find it easily. )
Collections are often catalogued, sorted, and objectively maintained like books in a library.
Toh mementos are kept like treasures, handled with care and perfectly organized.

This is not a dangerous behaviour.
Although it still has its counterpart that is scary, creepy and dark. IT' S NOT THE CASE IN THE SERIES.
So judging Toh like he was a serial killer,( as someone did in their review) is really too much.
It's true he is a controversial character and his "obsession" might result uncomfortable but, please give him time to develop, grow and change.
Nuea seems to be aware and know a lot about Toh and his particular interest for him and never embarass him, or treat him harshly.

Please, don't just drop the series at the Synopsis or the 1st episode.

Cheewin Thanamin has directed a lot of other successful series : Why RU, YYY, Close Friends, Y destiny, You Never eat Alone.
He has a unique style, so you will surely get captivated by the characters, their stories and their growth throughout the episodes.

Idol Factory actors are mostly rookies but very talented and they all did a good job portraying the different characters who are part of this story.
They convey emotions, it's easy to connect with them, understand what they are going through and being emotionally involved in their struggles, joys and intimate feelings.
This series will make you laugh, cry and be all giggles.

Give it a chance.
It is really worth it!

It airs on Channel 3 Thailand every Friday at 23.00, watching live doesn't require a subscription but subs aren't provided on TV. Can be watched also on CH3 Plus App but without subs. ( no subscription, no VPN requiered)
There is an exclusive re-run on IDOL FACTORY official YouTube channel soon after the episode ends.( ENGLISH sub provided)
Other languages are added during the next days .

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It's a pity it doesn't have an official international release

I watched the anime and the live action movie.
Didn't read the manga.

Since i liked the anime, which was one of the first yaoi i have ever watched, i was looking forward to this adaptation.
I' ve really appreciated Kaownah performance in Tharn Type the series, so i was excited to see him portray a totally different character.
I'm watching it live on Amarin TV HD34
Every Saturday at 22.30.
I am not that familiar with Thai language but since i followed many series i can catch the overall meaning of what they are saying.
The highlight on YouTube are the only subbed clips available on official sources ?
The main characters essence and traits are faithful to the anime ones.
The couple is cute with good chemistry and the delivery of emotions comes naturally, easy.
It is overall enjoyable and entertaining.
It's a nice, romantic story.

Hoping for a future release with English subtitles.

Thanks for reading.

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