Série Meu Querido Perdedor: Beirando os 17 (2017)

Aqui a relação BL entre In e Sun está em segundo plano. A estória principal baseia se no relacionamento de Oh e Peach. Oh é um menino tímido, "perdedor" que sofre frequente bullyng, Peach é a garota mais cobiçada da escola e namorada do bonitão e agressivo Copper. Oh é uma incrível surpresa, de um jovem infantil ele se transforma num garoto carismático e atraente. Oh se torna totalmente encantador, um sorriso que faz você se apaixonar na hora, e é realmente o destaque da estória, ao contrário da fraca Peach. Já Sun, um garoto que já se reconhece como gay, mas sem estereótipos, enfrenta um frequente e triste dilema na vida gay: se apaixonar por um amigo hétero(?) (In) interpretado pelo mais que fofo Pluem Purim (impossível não se apaixonar por esse garoto! kkkkkk). No inicio In não é nada fofo e até hostil mas aos poucos revela sua imensa simpatia a medida que se aproxima de Sun. O personagem de Sun é muito mais complexo e reflexivo do que o contraditório In. Como todo o ótimo dorama há cenas de partir o coração, quase sempre as custas dos sofridos Oh e Sun. A excelente interpretação do Chimon no papel de Sun é realmente digna de nota, demostrando surpreendente maturidade. A química Sun/In é bastante convincente com um olho a olho de arrepiar!!! Aliás os tailandeses falam fluentemente pelos olhos!!! Amo muito!!! No geral a estória é muito bonita e cativante, dando inclusive espaço para uma continuação. A música tema de amor (Don't hurt me) é simplesmente lindíssima e aqui há uma surpresa muito especial: a canção é lindamente interpretada nada mais nada menos de que pelo próprio Pluem Purim (não bastava ser ator e modelo, ainda tinha que ser cantor kkkkkk) só por essa música já vale a pena assistir... ( https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x66xffg )

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A protagonista poderia sumir que eu nem ia perceber

Quando assisti esse drama, assisti pelo casal secundário (eu raramente assisto se não for BL), mas confesso que a experiência de ver o Nanon em tela é sempre gratificante, e ver ele como o patinho feio foi muito legal. A série é de 2017, ele não estava mais no início da carreira (ele começou em Hormones- 2014), e já era um excelente ator. A mudança de postura do primeiro episódio, quando ele demonstrava fraqueza, medo e insegurança para os episódios finais, quando ele já se sentia mais seguro, confiante e atraente é gritante, as expressões faciais dele são encantadoras, com um sorriso que pode iluminar o céu.

Confesso que acho a história muito complicada em alguns pontos, principalmente ne forma como Peach não interfere no bullying praticado contra Oh. Ok, ela não pode impedir o namorado, mas gente, várias vezes ela participa do bullying, quando entrega seu caderno pra que ele faça seu dever de casa, quando vê ele apanhando e não faz absolutamente nada para protestar, quando mesmo sabendo que tem uma certa influência na escola, ela simplesmente opta por não denunciar (como no caso da suspensão), enfim, uma crush de Chernobyl, narcisista, confessou que se aproximou dele para tirar onda e ainda se sentiu no direito de ter raiva quando descobriu que ele era o encanador.


Em relação à história BL, gostei do personagem de Sun. Ele já tinha se aceitado, entendia que o mundo era um lugar perigoso para jovens homossexuais e por isso sempre agia com discrição, um personagem "redondo", como se diz na literatura, com uma personalidade complexa de quem teve que amadurecer cedo para aguentar as pancadas da vida. Sun se apaixona por In, que no início faz parte da turma de valentões que fazem bullying, mas que leva um duro golpe da vida ao perceber que seus amigos só são amigos de quem é útil, e aí quem acolhe ele é justamente quem ele perseguia. In é um personagem estranho, não deixava suas emoções aparecerem, quando eu tinha certeza que ele ia se declarar para Sun, do nada ele assume que gosta da amiga e eu fiquei sem entender nada. Senti falta de desenvolvimento desse casal, como a relação de suas famílias com a sexualidade deles, como ficou a tia homofóbica etc. Os dois tem uma ótima química, e apesar de não existir uma segunda temporada, a série ganhou um capítulo especial de spin-off na série "Our Skyy" (2018)

Uma boa história, bem dirigida, atores lindos e competentes, uma bela fotografia e uma ost maravilhosa (inclusive com o Pluen Purim cantando uma das músicas). Recomendo essa série, com certeza verei de novo, mesmo sabendo que vou passar raiva com Peach.

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I will only talk about the BL storyline since I only watched In and Sun’s scenes and because it was mentioned that it’s supposed to be a separate story from Oh and Peach.

Is the plot of In and Sun realistic? For the most part, yes. It is not mandatory for the story to be realistic but the series tackles an important real-life dilemma of gay teenagers, that is, falling in love with a straight friend. The charm of In and Sun’s arc relies on a real human problem that many viewers would find relatable.

The spark between In and Sun kicks off with an eye contact scene. It is very cliche but the music, lighting and slow motion effect made it so dreamy. It’s just exquisite. That scene is the very definition of love at first sight. It’s one of the scenes that I will never forget.

Unlike most Thai BL series, this one featured a legitimate gay character in the form of Sun. He’s not necessarily effeminate or feminine but the writers throw the usual stereotypes to his personality like reading gay novels and watching gay movies. He is not portrayed as a boy who likes girls until In entered his life. He is attracted only to boys and, above all, he knows who he really is and he can admit it to himself.

A character like Sun is one of the fundamental elements missing in most boy-to-boy romance nowadays. Mainstream BL series are obsessed with protagonists who are labeled as straight and who are masculine in nature. There is an irrational thrill in watching boys chasing after boys yet still end up being straight. The existence of Sun’s character (among others like Thee in Hormones and Rome in Puppy Honey) is another step forward for me.

On the contrary, we have the typical BL personality in the character of In who at first likes girls, then becomes in denial and then becomes confused. After all what he feels becomes clear to him, he still doesn’t want to be categorized with any label. It’s far from real but it is an appropriate balance to Sun’s character.

In is introduced as a bully. In the middle, he becomes a loner. After that, he is a great friend to Sun. Towards the end, he becomes a heartless, inconsiderate jerk. His character is all over the place. The script has failed to define who In is. As mentioned in the series, he can do anything and be anything he wants to be. He just doesn’t know it yet and that’s exactly what I feel about him. I wish he had more scenes projecting his point of view so that the audience know what he really thinks of Sun and their situation. His strongest moment is when he was talking to Ainam when Sun didn’t show up in the tutorial class because it shows a glimpse of his perspective.

There are dialogues in the series that are really precious. The confessions are genuine. The rejections are harsh but honest. The arguments presented by the characters are truthful yet sincere. The meaningful conversations are mostly driven by Ainam. She is portrayed as a level-headed and logical person but at the same time she is compassionate. Instead of being the hindrance that the viewers expect her to be, she turns out to be instrumental to In and Sun’s relationship.

Throughout the show, Pluem has fared well in terms of acting but he wasn’t given much opportunities to explore his emotions deeply. On the other hand, I thought Chimon is excellent. His acting is subtle but you can feel the inner pain and struggle. That tear falling after he got rejected is heartbreaking. He has a certain depth on the way he interprets the emotions without being exaggerated.

Despite the plot’s weakness, it is very evident that their chemistry is extraordinary. They are the only BL couple that I can think of who can pull off matching outfits. It’s just effortless. They are so cute and adorable that you want their relationship to succeed.

Is it a happy ending? Yes and no. I can say that the story of In and Sun in the series finishes on a high note but the process to get there is emotionally exhausting. Sun’s point of view is very clear. I love how he tried so hard to keep a distance from In. Falling in love with a straight friend is a dead end. It is a losing battle. For me, this is where the moral of the story lies. No matter how much it hurts, walking away is the most rational and bravest move you could ever do when you fall for a straight friend. There is no other escape but to accept that some things are not meant to be and I applaud Sun for having the strength and courage to do that at such a young age.

The deciding factor whether it is a happy or sad ending depends on In. After getting confused and realizing that it is Sun who truly makes him happy, he has decided to give in and do whatever it takes to keep Sun by his side even if that meant being in a relationship with him. What falls short for me is how the resolution was executed. In’s character development is the weakest point because it was done abruptly. I wish his confusion was given more focus. It’s a bit scattered. The resolution felt like forced. As a result, there is no solid conclusion.

In the end, what matters most is Sun’s happiness because that’s what we all want. I see a great deal of myself in Sun. I found myself in his situation more than once in my life. That is why I’m rooting for him. Seeing him happy is a good enough ending for me.

Is the ending sustainable? In and Sun are still young. They are at the edge of 17. So far, what was established is a strong emotional connection between the two of them. We have yet to find out what will happen when their hormones start to kick in. If the writers stick to what is realistic, anything could happen. I had issues on how GMMTV heavily advertised In and Sun but I hope they will not put the new ship to waste. Pluem and Chimon’s chemistry is undeniable. Indeed, the ship is sailing. We need a season 2.

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WITHOUT THE BL, IT IS A LOSER

I really wanted to like this series. I tried it because of the BL element but what we get is only about 25% of BL goodness and 70% of annoying trio of negligible main characters. What about the 5%, you asked? It is for Lee and Sing who are like the not-so-good fairy godmothers.

Lets talk about the LOSER so we can get him out of the way. Yes, I understand that the main character IS a loser but Oh is a whiny and perverted character and even if he is bullied he is just hard to feel sorry for. What's worse is when he goes home his mother bullies him too (telling him he is good for nothing) and everything is setup to be a light comedy scene as if nothing bad is happening at school. No bullying should be comedy. And even fter the makeover transformation he still feels like a Loser.

I wrote about the female lead initially but in this edit can we just pretend she never existed.

The saving grace is the BL element. Yes, plus points for Sun for being definitely gay and eventhough In's character is confused and confusing, Pluem's cuteness kind of overcomes the negative parts. And comeon, his singing voice is just golden. No kissing scenes and the ending for these 2 was not as satisfying as i hoped for but i forgive them for continuing their story in another series. InSun deserves a series of their own.

Rewatchability 6.0 - if you are a BL fan just watch the InSun supercut. Total score 6.5 just because of InSun without them its a 4.5.

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I was hesitant to watch this series because of the bad reviews from previous audience. I didn't like the trailer at first. But as the old quote says, "Don't judge the book by its cover."

The storyline is great. It is great that this series tackled bullying in school and how does it form someone's personality and life. Nanon (Oh, Mushroom) is great in portraying his role as the victim of bullying. He then meets In, a transferee and Nam, as the class president. Three of them together be friends and got Sun as additional when twists of events happened.

The cinematography was great. The music chosen was fantastic! It's quite remarkable and brings fresh taste to the series. I like the fact that there are two couples, one is the regular one and other is a bl(boys' love). And the great thing is, this two couples' story doesn't interfere or eats the other story. They have both have different stories even the characters are in a circle of friends. Thanks to the writers.

Overall, it was a great series to watch. I want a Season 2! Please! I want to know what's next for Peach and Oh, and the great bl of In and Sun! :D God bless to all the people who made this series possible. :D

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My Dear Loser: Edge of 17 is a drama I picked up as a way to keep myself entertained between dramas. I wasn't expecting much since I read it was mostly a teen drama with a side BL story-line (which was my primary reason for selecting this title). To my surprise, I ended up enjoying this drama way more than I thought! That's not to say that this was an amazing drama as it had many plot flaws and unnecessarily prolonged conflicts, but since I only watched this drama to keep me busy between shows, My Dear Loser kept me fairly entertained... and then some!

STORY: 7.0
    There is nothing really that grandiose about My Dear Loser's plot and story. It's pretty much your average "nerdy guy has the hots for the popular girl" trope that we've seen a hundred times before. The story focuses on the main character, Oh,  who is in love with the most popular girl in school, Peach. But of course, Peach pays him no mind and her boyfriend, Cooper, just so happens to be Oh's bully. The story also focuses on how Oh is constantly bullied by Cooper and his lackeys, and this is where I find the plot starts to confuse the viewer on the overall message this drama was trying to send as it's characters have no grasp on moralities. As Oh is viciously bullied to the point of assault and harassment, one might start to ask "where the hell are the teachers" or "why doesn't anyone do anything"? These questions are simply answered by making Cooper's character the nephew of the school principal as well as the richest boy in school who no one wants to mess with. But the bullying gets so bad that you stop and wonder why hasn't anyone sued for negligence? The morality of the characters are so convoluted, that there are often moments where the plot tries to give these vain charters redeeming qualities, but their past transgressions make it hard for the viewer to feel sorry for them. My  disappointment  in the plots overall message  is deepened when Oh decides to change himself to look more "hotter" and "cooler". But I personally liked his nerdy persona better and I felt a though this drama should have promoted being true to yourself instead of changing  for others. Oh's and Peach's story had the ending we all expected, and I felt as though the story took too long to get there by making more unnecessary conflict than there needed to be.
   Along side Oh and Peach's story was a the BL  side-story of In and Sun. A lot of fans have said that they felt that InSun's story-line was rushed and I actually can't help but disagree. I think their story was handled better than the main couples and had a satisfactory ending. Although I do agree that their story did not have enough background and most fans would LOVE to see another MDL season that just focuses on InSun... Myself included. Their chemistry was actually really nice and their story-line just seemed so pure and innocent. I wold really love to see more of these characters.

ACTING/CAST: 8.0
I have to say that a stand out actor for me in this series was definitely the main character, played by Nanon! He was absolutely fantastic showing a wide range of  emotion and versatility  as the nerdy, quirky and adorable Oh! I was really impressed by him at the beginning of the season but then was disappointed when he decided to gave himself a makeover to become "cooler". It made his character less interesting, basic, and one-dimensional. Stand out actors where also Chimon who played Sun.  Chimon has been fantastic in everything I've seen him cast in, as he always plays his characters with such ease and natural emotions that aren't over acted but also come off sincere. Pleum who played In was also a favorite and Plustor who played the villain Cooper were also engaging and entertaining to watch. The biggest let down for me was Jane who played Peach. He character seemed the most one dimensional and really bland. I don't know if that's the fault of the writing or direction, but her performance just felt stale to me.  

MUSIC: 10.0
The music was actually my favorite part of the series! They had a wide range of songs that fit every scene and atmosphere perfectly

REWATCH VALUE: 6.0
Despite the decent acting from some of the cast, I don't think I would watch this again anytime soon. This drama was just a good past time in between other dramas and dry spells.

OVERALL: 7.5
This drama actually is amazingly filmed with great cinematography and a had handful of good young actors that make the plot of My Dear Loser: Edge of 17 an entertaining pastime. Unfortunately, since the plot has morality issues, and some of the characters come off as one-dimensional and vain, this drama is not one I think I will remember for years to come.

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It's fair to say that from probably reading the synopsis alone, you can guess that the show is another attempt to attract young viewers with the cliche setup of the bullied ''loser'' Oh (Korapat Kirdpan) trying to win the affections of the school-beauty Peach (Ramida Jiranorraphat). Whilst this premise can give to rise even with unoriginal story premises to intriguing character depth , development or twists upon the cliches, the most prominent issue of My Dear Loser; Edge of 17 arises through neither Peach nor even more hero Oh, being likeable or decent characters.

For a character bullied, humiliated and who has been manipulated numerous times by his supposed ''angelic'' Peach, Oh should have been a character who went through great development or was at least relatable through his more traumatic experiences. Despite this, Oh seemed the epitome of a ''stock'' male lead; played for some comical relief at times, and too obsessed with chasing his crush Peach with little explanation or reasons behind his affections or feelings as an individual apart from her psychical appearance making her seem ''nice''.

This naturally moves us onto our supposed heroine Peach. By default, Peach should have equally been an intriguing character; forced into a particular stereotype as the ''pretty and nice'' girl by her peers, in a clearly uncomfortable relationship with the school bully Copper ( Purim Rattanaruangwattana) and having the potential to find and escape through a gradual friendship to possibly something more with Oh. However, Peach was a fairly plain and quite shallow character, nearly constantly misleading or ''unintentionally'' manipulating Oh's feelings without a second thought. By the ending of the series, there is little actual relief or intrigue with the delivered fate of both these characters due to neither being portrayed as intriguing individuals, nor having a deep relationship with one another either.
Perhaps the one saving grace of My Dear Loser; Edge of 17 was screenwriter Backaof Noppharnach Chaiwimol ( director of Dark Blue Kiss and Our Skyy)'s classic mark of a fairly realistic( and ironically more intriguing than our main couple,) same-sex relationship between Oh's targeted friend Sun ( Wachirawit Ruangwiwat) and bully In ( Purim Rattanaruangwattana). Whilst beyond cliche and certainly not overly original, a note of appraisal must be given within portraying the difficulties and hardships of this relationship for both Sun and In. Sadly, however, this one decent relationship was undermarked by the main and lacklustre focus on our main pairing, making the delivered story of their relationship fairly underdeveloped.

Overall, My Dear Loser;Edge of 17 undeniably had a fairly accurate portrayal of homosexuality as a youth drama, however, the storyline, characters and certainly some of the acting was lacklustre and incredibly underperformed to say the least. If you're looking for a good teen drama, then look elsewhere as there are better dramas than this to watch.

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The story is a usual Thai drama. The disappointing part is it lets the viewers believe a story from the trailer. Had high expectations but as a fan of BL dramas, the strategy of GMM to catch attention is such a disappointment. Will not watch the remaining 2 parts, Monster Romance and the other one.

In terms of acting, only the performance of Non and Chimon stood out. The other actors are dull and forgettable.

I applaud the music and scoring. Good job to the composer.

Will I rewatch this? Certainly and definitely not.

To GMM: Don't give false hopes and don't take advantage of fans and then disappoint them in the end.

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When I wanted to watch this series, I was in full BL sucker mood, I saw nearly all Thai BL series and therefore I chose this initially and to be honest, I didnt regret to watch this even though there are straight couples. Many good things are there to be learned from this beautiful series. It is all about freindship and feelings. Thai School Atmosphere is always fascinating. If you watched and liked Hormones like series, you will definitely like this one.
Music is fantastic & so much drama and fun. BL portion was less but worth to watch the love. Acting was very good. I feel sad it is only 9 episode long but dont go on negative reviews if you hear in comments. Try it. Its worth.
You will feel some parts are extra fantasy or too much childish. But if you can tolerate that you will feel the same emotions what actors expressed on screen.

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Started this series thinking that it had a strong BL plot but that proves to be false with a couple of episodes. Kept watching the series only to be even more disappointed in the plot and the acting of the cast. It's a typical romance series that takes place in school but what irks me is the actor who played the main character. His damn voice is so whiny it makes me wanna slap him. Maybe people are attracted to that kind of whining? But it's was hurting the series' likability for sure. Additionally, I was feeling bad for him because of his situation at the beginning but towards episode 4/5, I was like you deserve it. The main character is so weak-willed that it's frustrating to keep watching. I wanted his character to develop at a faster rate but episodes after episode, it's the same thing over and over again. I would not suggest anyone to watch this series if they're fond of main characters that are assertive and have at least some sense of pride.

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