Trouble-chan

I literally cannot wait - I thought it was all hype like the second series of Kiss Me which never happened, so I am happy dancing to see this is actually REAL!

I hear they're making a third series of Korn and Knock and returning to the format of Together with Me because Bad Romance got so badly slammed....so hopefully P'Bright will be back and stop being a terrible person (I genuinely think he's learned his lesson after seeing how Farm has changed for the worst) and help mend Farm's broken heart.

Certainly the family all accepted their portion of guilt for Pinsee's death - but she was NOT a blood relative, she had been raised by the old lady, but she was not her daughter - she wasn't even adopted as King was by her own EVIL elder. Pinsee NEVER behaved like an aunt, certainly was never treated like actual family and had been ripping the family off for years.

Chat did what he could when he realised she was seriously trying to drown herself, but up until that moment he was more worried about Yo and their baby, as he should've been. If I had to choose between saving my family or saving some demented harridan that had try to kill them and destroy us then I wouldn't even hesitate. family before criminal in my book. He was focused on Yo until it was too late, that was not HIS fault - Pinsee dragged her into the sea remember.

I agree Pinsee should've been imprisoned - perhaps she would've got help, repented; the family would no doubt have taken her back if she had. But there's no guarantee of that and she was certainly an incredibly narcissistic person, so it's also probably unlikely.

But SHE chose to drown herself for HER actions; as someone who's been suicidal in the past myself I can tell you I would be horrified if my family blamed themselves if I'd succeeded. I have no doubt if Yo had not been in danger herself and sick then Chat would've acted quicker. But thanks for the chat, it's nice to talk to someone that can debate it calmly. :)

I think that's the point - one is a girl masquerading as boy (prince) and the other is boy masquerading as a girl (princess) who are forced to marry each other (without knowing the truth....at least to start).

Well, I really hope you continue with this - you're VERY good and I hope to read more articles from you. :)

In his defence, Yo had suffered a miscarriage scare and was still in some pain and Chat was worried for HER and making sure SHE was alright - as he should. ANY partner would do the same in his shoes, whatever their gender, rather than worry about what a demented would-be murderer and thief is ranting about and trying to drown themselves. But remember, he DID try and save her just not instantly because he had more to worry about.

Don't forget that that Pinsee had SHOT his father whilst trying to KILL his grandmother (no matter how much that old witch deserved it) and his stand in mum (Malai) and then tried to DROWN his pregnant fiancee. This was after ripping the family off, robbing them at GUNpoint and making Yo and her mum's life a complete and utter hell on earth. I'd say Karma came her way and nothing more.

My great uncle, who fought in the First World War, would often say 'the only good enemy, is a dead one.' Sure it could be argued that by the end Pinsee needed psychiatric help, but not for most of the drama and, really, as far as Yo was concerned the only way for her to definitely be safe was for Pinsee to be dead. Harsh but true. I'm on Chat's side on this one; he did NOTHING wrong in the beach scenario.

You should do it professionally again, you're gifted at it. Seriously, if I could write as well as you I would definitely be doing it as a job. :)

oh yup, yup, that made me cry so much.......so yes, THIS time they have to find a way for that NOT to happen...... *cries*

I do write, but for fun not for profit - currently writing a ghost story for my daughter....funny though; life can't be too serious right? lol!

I hope Shun's not a bias wrecker for you too. ;)

No problem, glad I gave you a smile! Keep an eye out for Nagging Doubt, he seems to creep up beside or behind you - you can't miss it, look for something that is like a black shaggy dog with serial killer eyes....it's like they've made a furry version of the ghost from the Ring. ;)

Watch it, especially the NY special - it's a really good drama and Shun Oguri in that wrecked my bias for Saito Takumi....THAT'S how great he was! *swoon*

Likewise - I think the singer is back to touring now (Thailand I think), but he's not acting anymore I think. The model is now acting again in bit parts, hopefully the government will leave them alone now.

I didn't like the third story of HIStory season 1 - My Hero - I just couldn't warm to it. What really drove me made with the first story of season 2 was the kissing - the younger guy just kept bumping lips, fake 'kissing' and clamping his mouth shut....it was off putting as hell, but other than that I loved all the PDA moments of touching, hugging and stuff. I really want to see the Volleyball one; that looks so good. :) My favourite of season 1 was Obsessed, that was passion incarnate there. :)

I used to be very pessimistic, and had some very dark times; but I honestly and genuinely feel that being positive now has helped my health issues and I really enjoy life! Thanks for the positive comments too. :)

PLEASE, for the love of GOD, give it a happy ending this time - I am fed up crying every time I watch it!

I laughed so much at this as I relate to the stages a lot. I don't change all of them, but there have been a few I've gone back and changed......actually only a couple to move up, and about four to move down. Usually I'm pretty happy with the ratings I give, but there is always that nagging doubt....which, according to our UK adverts, is a small creature covered in black fur and looking like a very badly groomed poodle....

Re-watch value - now THAT for me is the decider; if I can say "I want to watch it again" then it was good, if I start again, or watch my favourite episodes, right away then it was brilliant (here I cast puppy dog eyes at the wonderful Rich Man, Poor Woman - especially the New York Special). But if I shudder and say "NEVER AGAIN....NEVER!!" or, worse, scream for a brain scrub stat.....then my 1-4 rating is well deserved (I'm looking at you Miss in Kiss).

THANKS for a BRILLIANT article - really made me chuckle. :D

I'm only on episode 2 so far! LOL!

Thanks for accepting my friend's request. It's appreciated. :)

I found that Chinese censorship cancellation so annoying. The two actors from 'Addicted' (aka Heroin) were also BANNED from tv work for over a year and are still BANNED from working together even now.

Have you been watching the Taiwanese series HIStory? Season 2 has just finished it's first story and it was adorable.

Thank for that - I just love knowledge, I love to learn and always appreciate people telling me new information. I was always painfully shy as a child/young adult but I've had a few strokes and nearly died after an op so now I have a mindset that life really is too short to waste, so I love to meet new people, learn new things and, MOST importantly of all, laugh a lot. :)

PS. Thanks for accepting my friend's request. :)

I feel bad that there aren't any comments. Your article was very interesting and I've been waiting for the series to end, impatiently waiting, so I could binge watch it. However, thanks to your article I think I might start it now anyway,

I like dramas like this - where there's an element of darkness about the 'heroic' characters. I often recall the 'Two Wolves' story and my late mum telling me -"feed them both and they'll both protect you". I think this is what these characters are doing, fighting with BOTH their wolves to avenge their loved ones. Thanks for an interesting article. :)

Hopefully someone will get it and sub; thanks for that, you're a star! :)

To be honest I don't mind that there will be no more BL dramas from China. I was getting really angry with the way they were ALWAYS ending up with horrible and/or sad endings.

Oh and the 'decency laws' also cover anyone with tattoos and also everything to do with the hip hop culture - apparently they're considered 'too decadent and bourgeois' to be decent and 'not in keeping with the 'core values of the Party'.

Here's the quote: "State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of the People’s Republic of China (SAPPRFT), reportedly wants new regulations that will order all TV shows to stop inviting entertainers with tattoos or using any elements from hip-hop culture, subculture (non-mainstream culture), and demotivational culture (decadent culture).

Radio and television stations in the country should strictly abide by four “Don’t” rules when it comes to inviting guests. They are:

Never use actors who are at odds with core values of the Party and lack high moral standards.
Never use actors who are indecent, obscene, or vulgar.
Never use actors who have low ideological level and no class.
Never use actors who have stains, affairs, or moral issues."

Sadly these new, draconian, rules have only come in since their president was granted new sweeping powers.....I don't think it bodes well.....

No problem about the research - I LOVE it, I think I will be a researcher in my next life! :D It's been nice chatting with you. :)

Thank you so much for that - I don't think I could handle another 'fault in their stars' ending. :) I will definitely add it to my 'must watch' list. Thanks again. :)

Apparently ANY affection or showing of 'romance' between same sex couples is considered “abnormal sexual relations or behaviour”. Chinese censors currently put homosexual behaviour alongside incest and sexual violence and under their “abnormal sexual relations” bracket.

Also any actors who are gay, straight but worked in a gay drama now or before; is straight/gay and living with (but not married to) their partner, having children with their unmarried partners or having past sexual relationships with previous partners they were not married to are also considered 'sexual deviants' who, according to the censors/government, 'lack the required modesty' to maintain an acting/singing career and are all BANNED from working in the entertainment industry in the future - unless they can PROVE they've 'changed'.

So most BL dramas I think will now be coming from Taiwan, who has - somewhat - legalised gay marriage by allowing gay couples to register for marriage after two years living together. Not to mention that THEIR BL dramas, like most of Thailand's and Japan's, have happy endings.

Oh one more thing to tell you - I found out from a Thai friend, and researched this and it's true, that even Thailand is tough within the entertainment industry on LGBT entertainers. If an actor comes out as gay he's dumped from his drama - even if, in that drama, he is GAY. This has happened three times in the past 18 months apparently.