yannie_alienates

Me too 😭

I did notice that Thai remakes are much grittier.

But I enjoyed Leng and Junior’s (Cheon-sang and In-rang in K-Version) characters more in this version if not the same. I feel as though they had a lot more to do. Their humor and bond gave a whole ‘nother vibe that makes it a contrast to K-version.

(BTW: I like the Star Wars and Star Trek analogy. Accurate way to put it).

Please do!

Thai version is better. Hands down. I went back and forth watching both (After an episode of one version I’d watch the episode of the other). I didn’t think the FL’s acting was horrible. Before coming on MDL I didn’t think anything of it.

The Thai version was the one that made me laugh and truly root for the main leads. I also enjoyed the character design and their outfits. Many gripe about Jeen’s red dress, but I understand the choice because it fit her character. I liked Off’s “goth” look, the uncle’s hair style, and Leng and Juniors “nerd” garb.

Also, I like the ending better.

And… I felt like the duo (Leng and Junior) had more of a part and could hold their own; no need to rely on Jeen and Off to protect them. They grew just as much as Jeen and Off. I also liked in this version how it felt like Jeen and Off enjoyed and appreciated the duo’s company.

And… I also feel as though the overall story adaptation was made for Thailand (as though their version was the OG and made for it).

Edit: I wonder who would want to make another adaptation. I think Japan could pull it off, but the storyline wouldn’t be able to be condensed into ten episodes. China would probably do a decent job with the college/university setting, but there’s a lot of censorship, so the story idea itself probably wouldn’t pass the test. Taiwan…hmm…I’m not even sure that’s a possibility. They’re (Taiwanese dramas) almost rare to an extent, and they don’t do horror/ghost genres that much. So, maybe next option, anime adaptation?

Edit: Taiwan can do an adaptation. “Oh no! Here comes trouble” supports this.

I’ll definitely refer to this when I’m deciding my next watch. I’ve seen a romcom (24 episode) and historical (?) which has 48 episodes. I want to stick with romcom a bit more.

Also, I like what you said about Taiwan. My first drama was “The Prince Who Turns into a Frog.” Despite there being a lot of elements that would make in an “idol drama”, you wouldn’t have guessed everyone came from the same singing group or something akin to that. So, the talent is truly there.

Agree!

Ah, I love this. I looked back at that moment you mentioned and I saw exactly what you’re talking about.

I found the 2ML a bit weird. He was cute and a sweetie. But I always felt something was off.

I thought the remake was better too. The chemistry was awesome between the main pair.

That makes a lot of sense. Thank you 😊 I can rest easier.

I’ve watched. It’s good! 🥰

Oh, yeah! I see what you’re getting at a lot better now. It could’ve been all cleared and solved with a simple convo 😂. I felt like that would’ve been fairer.

I get what you mean. Couldn’t have said it better myself. 😌 Yet, I do find that despite how bright Taiwanese dramas may appear on the outside there are dark undertones in the overall plot when it is being played out on screen.

I loved her in Love in a Loop. Her character was quirky, fashionable, and likable. Her voice is also distinct. Such a cutie.

Also, I thought she looked like Korean actress Song Hye-ko.

I thought he kinda looked like Big Bang’s Seungri in Love in a Loop. I don’t mean this in a controversial way. Let’s just imagine I’m talking about pre-controversy Seungri.

Anywho, I enjoyed him in Love in a Loop! It’s like he was made to play the part of Mr. Bai.

I thought so too.

I thought he was really handsome in “Love in a Loop” with his weird hairstyle. He made the show even more enjoyable.

(Secret: He kinda reminded me of Monsta X’s Im Changkyun a.k.a I.M) 🥰

My final verdict is that this show is quirky and its own genre 😂. You have to watch this show with an open mind. So what if it doesn’t make sense at times… Did it have a happy ending? Yes. Did the leads have chemistry? Yes. Did we get two kiss scenes? Yes. Was there proclamations of love? Yes. Did the characters grow? Yes. Did you waste hours of your life you’ll never get back? No.

So, it’s a good show if you’re looking for something fresh and different.

To be honest the story telling kind of reminded me of classic Hong Kong Cantonese-language movies. It was comedic, then out-right serious, funny again, then romantic, serious/thriller-like, funny, and then melodramatic…an overall roller coaster. It’s kind of like if that Andy Lau and Sammi Cheng movie “Needing you…” had a time loop incorporated into it.

This story had heart! ❤️ It stuck to its plot. I loved it. I’ll rewatch in the future. I strongly recommend.

I agree. I just didn’t like the 2ML. Yet, I never felt like he got more screen time with the FL.

I agree. I believe it’s just failing to realize that CDRAMAS aren’t KDRAMAS, and that they do things different in CDRAMAS. If you don’t realize that, you’re setting yourself up for major dissatisfaction. 24 episodes in CDRAMAS is the 16 episodes in KDRAMAS—if we’re wanting to start the comparison game. 👀