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I wasn't suggesting she was unaware - quite obviously she was aware because he told her. But what had not happened was she hasn't yet accepted him. In a recent episode (I forget which) he refers to her as his "girlfriend", and she then says to that person, we're not a couple.

I'm keeping an open mind, but I'm also going to honestly express my opinion. And I'm sure this next opinion will be one you also disagree with, but I'm finding his silent staring at Yin Guo kind of creepy, and she also seems a little uneasy with it. Also, I found it a bit uncomfortable that Yi Yang started acting like Yin Guo was his girlfriend BEFORE she was. Again, I found that a bit creepy.

... and half of part 4.

I look forward to seeing him show me some more of his acting range later in the drama. But I still think a skilled actor can play a very reserved, introverted character without being stone-faced. My general observation (admittedly on limited data) is that secondary male characters, and (almost) all female characters are generally better actors than the male leads. But I'll keep an open mind as I watch more Chinese dramas, and perhaps my opinion may change.

Only 8 episodes in and I am really enjoying this drama. I will say however that Leo Wu appears (so far at least) to have quite limited acting skills. I'm relatively new to Chinese dramas, but one thing I've noticed is that many of the male leads aren't very good actors. The female leads on the other hand, generally seem to be quite capable actors.

Actually she was still 15 when the first episode aired.

She was still 15 when the first episode aired on Feb 8th 2006. She turned 16 ten days later

Yep - we absolutely do.

I agree - but I think Yoko is smoking hot as well, in a cute sort of way.

They've unfortunately cut out a LOT from the novel. To be fair, I think they had to do this to make the series less contraversial. In the novel, Anueng is still a minor (by Thai law) when she moves in with Nueng, who becomes her legal guardian ... and shortly after, her lover. A section of the later half of the novel deals with the issue of Nueng's "betrayal" (in the eyes of Anueng's family), by starting a romantic relationship with Anueng while also acting as her guardian. But because the drama aged Anueng 2 years (to make her a legal adult from the start), the whole problem with Nueng having a relationship with a minor disappears. Having said that, I'm sure in the last episode, there will be some push-back from Anueng's family to their relationship - it will just be for some different reason.

Far too many drama script writer seem to have very limited imaginations. They have a small handful of tropey plot devices that they use in almost every drama. Some of these are profoundly annoying - pointless love triangles, evil parents/grand parents, nobel idiocy just to name a few. They exist just to create contrived conflict to (painfully) force the plot forward. It is so refreshing when drama writers have the skill and imagination to write a high quality drama without having to resort to these way-over used, tired and frustrating tropes.

I can see how many viewers would love this show, and I did too at the start. But half way through episode 14, I realised that I just didn't care any more. I think historical/fantasy dramas just aren't my cup of tea.

I don't think those videos are actually spoilers.

I might be misinterpreting this, but I've just been rewatching episode 2, and I think the writer was being a little playful, paying homage to the original book. Anyone who has read the book knows that Anueng is into BDSM. If you watch this little bit of playful banter (see time-stamped link below) , it looks to me like Anueng is being flirty, emphasising getting a "scolding", implying she might enjoy it. I think Neung realises this, when she changes her word from "scold" (as in 'punish' or 'discipline') to "blame", and then she swallows nervously (timestamp 6:22). Then look at Anueng's reaction to this. And then notice how she says her Grandma will "scold" her (rather than "blame" her, and putting emphasis on the word "scold") if she goes home wearing Nueng's clothes. Anueng is being very flirty and making Nueng shy.

https://youtu.be/qfLW3tdJgRY?list=PLc6EfuKFtZrLLHsGgC9yUTRNQxqB8mffk&t=383

The SPOILER reply discusses an adult concept that was in the original book. If you do not want to learn about this, please do not read it.

Nope - not yet. I'm hoping for at least 8.

Yes - but unless I'm mistaken, Anueng was still aged under 20 (i.e. a minor) while she was at college - for at least a year and a bit. So, Nueng was her Guardian (and lover) while Anueng was still legally a minor. I don't remember the book mentioning Anueng turning 20. Also, there is that time jump, but that's towards the end of the book.
I'd have to read the book again (which I plan to do) to remind myself of the exact timeline.

In the book, Anueng was 18. In Thailand, a person isn't considered legally an adult until they are 20 (unless they are married, which somewhat ironically they can do from age 17). So, in the book, Anueng was literally a minor, and therefore legally needed a guardian.

I've continue to be very impressed with the quality of the acting from the two leads in this series.

So freakin cute. I'm getting tooth decay just watching this show.