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update: it's now official... Phoom will be in Akina!

I want to sue whoever made this.

I'm dreading watching the last episode. I hate finales 🙈 😭

I like this trio.
They need a full-length drama.

I was mostly kidding about that. I too read old commentary and will sometimes reply if it makes sense and/or adds to the conversation. It’s whatever, but as you probably saw in reading the original back and forth exchanges we were all penning thesis like responses in defense of our respective opinions on the matter so it’s a lose lose discussion.

Oh it’s definitely common sense, of that much we can agree, however Khemjira super fans who were here while the show was still airing were adamant that this series was a holy exception of sorts that would not go the way of any and all series before it. They insisted this page would remain popping with activity as though the series was still airing long after it stopped. So my deserted island remark was merely a nod to that absurdity. But I understand it wouldn’t have been understood by those who haven’t been here from the beginning. And on that note, I think it's well past time I ask myself what I’m still doing here 🫠

Initially I thought lousy writing is what plagued the Khem character but I’ve since come around to realizing that was merely me wanting so badly to extend the benefit of the doubt to the actor. This was his first acting role which in my opinion will always warrant some grace. Problem is, and as you somewhat lay out, Khem is a special character. As the literal namesake of the series the audience needs to feel something for Khem other than indifference. He is a character intended to be felt. Therein lies the issue, because acting is more than just line delivery. It’s emoting and facial expressions and knowing when, where and how to properly utilize them to help convey a story. I can’t help but think that those of us who were frustrated by the indifference we genuinely couldn’t help but feel towards Khem would’ve enjoyed the character more had he been brought to life by a more seasoned actor. For example, totally different company so it never would’ve happened but acting wise Gun from GMMTV is someone I could’ve seen in the role.

To put this in better perspective, I believe this series was the first acting gig for TLE and Firstone as well yet they seem to be regarded as the more favorable or tolerable characters of the series, despite being side characters. This isn’t to say they are better actors but rather that the characters they portrayed as first timers were far less complex than that of Khem’s so experience wasn’t as necessary.

Also, this is entirely the fault of Domundi. I have my feelings about the actor and believe he should take steps to improve on his skills but fact is he was given the role and can only do so much with it from there. It’s the company’s job to cast the right actors for the right roles, but as we all know they prioritize fixed cps over capability and whatnot.

You’re talking about something else which I agree is a separate issue and something I have noticed but my comment pertaining to Offroad was about acting specifically. Offroad still gets hate for other things. I never said he didn’t. But where his acting is concerned those previous criticisms have subsided immensely since his most recent series debuted.

I think there is a very big and wrong assumption being made here that all criticisms are hate driven and not to be taken seriously because they are either made by fans of the other half of the pair or fans of a different pair who I guess would be condidered a competitor to your preferred duo. Now, I’m 100% sure this petty brand of hating is a thing and that it does happen. I am in no way disputing that. But I’m also 100% sure it’s not the basis for ALL criticisms because there are a lot of casual watchers like me who aren’t affiliated with fandoms or fixed couples and watch purely for content, in which case things like story and acting tend to be judged more seriously as unlike you we are not watching simply because we are fans of whatever fixed cp are leads onscreen. Y’all would seemingly rather believe this particular subset of watchers is a myth as you’re so quick to write them off and dub them as haters when really they probably have the more unbiased takes being that they have zero personal investment, stakes, affiliation, etc. in or with cp/fandom business. They watch just to watch a good series!

Are you and Lilianna the same person or is it pure coincidence that you’re both currently replying to my month old commentary in defense of Namping? 🫠

I realize this page has become something of a deserted island in comparison to what it used to be but are we really so desperate to give it activity that we’re now infinitely scrolling to retort month old commentary? There are far more positive remarks about the series and/or actors yet you’re out here looking for something to be mad about. Literally. On Christmas no less.

Also, in case you hadn’t noticed more people disagreed with my opinion than otherwise and all was pleasantly cordial. I’m not into policing people’s opinions or discounting their POVs for not aligning with my own. People are going to have opinions and it would be weird if there weren’t any that conflict as no two people are the exact same in terms of their lives and/or experiences. Everyone agreeing with you 100% of the time would be akin to an echo chamber and I don’t know about you but I’m glad MDL is not one as I learn more from reading takes that differ from my own than those completely in alignment.

With that, you ask me (not a ‘BL fan’ fyi) if I’m okay over a remark you’ve personally taken to misconstruing but respectively you may want to ask yourself that question if you’re coming at me with duel accounts for a month old comment.

Happy Holidays! 🤍

Huh? Of course it’s normal. Who said it wasn’t? Not me! Opposites attract. We see it all the time.

Funny, I too suffered through DMD friendship in an earnest effort to see the chemistry y'all kept insisting was there. Still didn’t see it. Perhaps it’s subjective and should be left at that?

The only good thing about this series - sorry Mew - was the music which cannot be found anywhere! I hate when series do this!!! It’s always the awful series with the best ost’s being gatekept too 😭

His name is Phoom Chawonwat Thongyoo. He’s @wooooyd on social media. Not sure if he’s a confirmed member of the cast yet (if at all) but it’s been the rumor for a hot minute.

https://mydramalist.com/people/103257-phum-chawanwat-thongyu

Ming WILL frustrate you early on but if you stick it out he will redeem himself! Ultimately I'm glad I circled back to really see how things played out.

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https://youtu.be/ifAHVSBOUP0

I said those things but you should still give it a watch.

Sorry that I was looking forward to this series and the awful editing and bone-dry cinematagraphy caught me off guard to the point of making a comment. Hopefully the editor doesn’t sleep through next episode’s edit. Like this is on Netflix with worldwide reach… GMMTV should be sending their best cut. Even the opening title sequence is lazy! How did we go from a visually stunning ‘The Heart Killers’ to this? Sue me for thinking the guys deserve better I guess 😭

it’s giving low energy and low budget

is it just me or does the editing feel sloppy?