Gen Y (2020)

A bit angsty with drawnout teases! haha Worth watching ;)

Now, to prepare you... it's a little strange that the whole time they have us falling in love with all the characters (for me in particular it was Wayu ;)), while one character's face is completely unseen! I mean, they did a great job on that and not even a slip up or distinguishing mark could be seen to tell him apart from a random stand-in or just in case one of the other characters filled in for as his back haha! But the thing that's sad and troubling is the constant pain Wayu's in with splashes of happiness. In truth, some breakups are never clean or easy nor do they all mean the person hurting does reckless things or drowns themself in alcohol or drugs to cope; this series let's us see that through Wayu's experience. The mysterious Pha's actions starts to feel possessive, almost toxic to me... I found that very refreshing and despite the takes around the rain & shower scenes near the beginning, Wayu actor Bass does an amazing job displaying the emotions of his character. He has an amazing voice too... boy can sing to me anytime!!

Hey, also if you've endured the torture of wanting & watching your two favorite characters almost kiss and think you can tackle the same for nearly 4-5, 60+ min episodes straight, then baby, this right here's a teasing pleaser!

Overall, I love the inclusiveness of the stories, circumstances of all the characters and commend the writers, cast & directors/producers for keeping all the stories distinct & clear. The chemistry & cohesiveness of the cast makes me want to see the behind the scenes clips even more!! The star couple, Mark & Kit, I just love them and then there's a hint of something else with Sandee... He himself indirectly gets told "not everything is as 'he' himself sees it," nor is it set in stone. lol yes these are my words summing up an incident that I felt had meaning. Specifically, it felt like a warning that he shouldn't take actions himself... but he does y'all & if you watch it, you'll see what I mean. Well, I hope this helps & you enjoy the series as much as I do/did! I'm always happy to talk about whatever you've seen that stands out too!

Happy viewing!

Leia Mais

Feel Good Series

If I were comparing this series to another like Tale of A Thousand Stars or ITSAY, then it wouldn't be rated nearly as high as I have it. Was this the best series ever? No. Did it have the best plot with the best actors? No, but it still was just a feel-good show that entertained me and grabbed at my heart.

Let's Dive In.

I missed Copter and Kimmon so much. Their chemistry in 2moons was absolutely radiating, and I so desperately wanted to see them again (and no, I do NOT count Hotel Stars), so you can see where my excitement was coming from when I heard they would be in a new series that actually featured BL. I loved Mark and Kit (lol, they basically kept the same plot and just changed up the names), They brought such a cute and delightful relationship to the screen. They were both very opposite of each other, and I think it just fits so perfectly for these actors who play well at the cat and dog type roles. Kit turning Mark down was really hard for me to watch. I could feel how hurt and heartbroken that Mark was and it depicted a great scene of how some relationships work. Some people are ready for a relationship, and others are just trying to figure it out. My only argument per se would be that Mark did a bit much at the beginning to flirt with Kit. Most of the time it came off as stalkerish and obsessed. Would've liked it had he taken his time more.

Most might not have liked the fact that Wayu spent most of the season sulking over Phu, but it's what actually happens with breakups, and I feel like we're able to finally see just how well-rounded of an actor Bas is. He did an incredible job at pertaining to be this brooding and heartbroken character, but I also like that we see him slowly recovering and being back to his old self. My only argument on Wayu is that they gave him this god-awful haircut that made him look twelve. Please, never again. I wasn't a huge fan of those bickering dudes that were trying to fight for Wayu's love. It felt too out of place for two grown men to be fighting like that, and it just took me out of the story. There were hints that Jack and Kalae might've had something going on between them, but sadly, I was not interested in the slightest bit. Let's move on Phu. While we do see Wayu interacting with Phu on the phone, whenever he was there in person, we only got to see the back of a head and nothing else. Why was Phu's identity kept a secret? Like, what was the point? There was no build-up to the reason why we don't see his face, and when we finally do in the finale, it sort of a "finally!" moment, but still it was meaningless, we should've just seen him from the getgo.

I really liked Thanu. While I felt that the actor himself was very mediocre in his performance as Thanu, I still enjoyed his presence in the series. He serves as the sort of reminder for Wayu that Phu is gone until they start to slowly hit it off, which I really enjoyed. I'm excited to see how they handle Wayu's relationship now that Phu is back just as he and Thanu were getting closer. Thanu had an ongoing battle with Padlock that serves as the reason why he left in the first place. I can't really remember why they didn't like each other, but whatever it was, it caused Thanu to have to leave and come back a year later (I think it was a year?). While it felt a bit much in the already complicated plot that was going on, I didn't have a problem since Junior (Padlock) did an excellent job and I loved seeing him on screen.

Onto Phai and his gang. Most of the boys that worked at this mini coffee shop had mediocre acting at best. None of them stood out as good to me, and quite frankly, I could've done without half of them. Sab was cute and had his occasional funny moments, but he felt like a character that could've been quickly cut out since he didn't serve a very important role in the series. He was very much a filler character that had a bunch of pointless screentime that could've been used for something different. Moving onto Phai. I liked the underlining relationship that was blossoming between him and Sandee. They were so shy and gentle around each other, which was a nice switch from the other couples we had seen. The best part about the two of them was the mini jar thing they were doing. They always just looked so precious around each other, and when they sometimes read the notes, they gave each other this look that spoke volumes. That was until the show goes south and starts this random-ass romance between Phai and Thanu. It's kind of like they were soulmates and both destined to meet. I wasn't here for them at all, most likely because I had already shipped them with their previous partners, but also because it felt so out-of-the-blue. Also, they added some weird-ass fantasy aspect with this couple in which they were able to see their future when they touched hands (or made eye contact, I can't remember). This aspect took me out of the actual show. It was uncalled for, and if the rest of the series wasn't going to be fantastical, then they didn't need to add that attribute for Phai and Thanu. Thankfully Thanu turns Phai down and decides to still pursue Wayu, but since Phai and him were shown to be soulmates, I don't feel the same for Wayu and Thanu like I did.

Tong and Pok's story felt like I was watching an entirely different series. While Sandee kind of connected into their story a bit (and we see that he might be a bit of a bad guy), I still feel like this couple was a bit much, and could've easily been cut. However, I did really like their dynamic. They had a very obvious sexual tension that got bigger and bigger towards the end. We see that they almost have a slight breaking moment, but were still able to overcome it. Some of the consent was left up in the air that could've easily been solved with a little bit of communication, but whatever I guess since it's BL right? (sarcasm!).

Overall, this is the feel-good series that I loved. Nothing spectacular happens, the acting is mediocre at best with a few exceptions, and the production looked like your average Thai BL. I do recommend a watch, it was cute, lighthearted, and humorous.

Leia Mais

It started well but got messed up somewhere in the middle.

I was excited when the series began but somewhere down the line, the Wayu-Thanu-Phai triangle became too chatoic that I had to watch their scenes at 2x. Wayu, even from the initial episodes seemed too clingy and dependent (not a bad thing but not very impressive either). I had no interest in Thanu until Thanu-Phai began. I started shipping those two because they both seemed mutually attracted and then the whole fantasy sequence played. I was okay with Thanu taking care of Wayu out of responsibility and sympathy but then the makers decided to play the fantasy element for these two as well and that actually ruined the fantasy connection between Thanu and Phai. The whole scene where they realise that it was Thanu and not Pha who saved Wayu and hence it was Thanu and Wayu destined to be together felt the stupidest. I mean, just because someone(Thanu) was supposed to be in place was somebody else(Pha) does not mean that you were supposed to love that person (Thanu). This completely disregards Wayu and Pha's love and relationship as if there was nothing to their relationship and Wayu would have loved anyone, literally anyone who would've been good to him. But this also seemed correct for Wayu's character as all through the series I just felt that he was just desperate to be taken care of, initially by Pha and then by Thanu.
I actually want Wayu to reflect and work on himself before being in a relationship, and if he is to be with somebody it should be Pha and not Thanu. People are complaining as to how can people ship Wayu with Pha when Pha was missing throughout the series but that's not actually true. Pha was very much a part of the series, more than many other characters even though he was physically absent. The action was moved forward because of Pha at several occassions. And the reason behind Pha breaking up with Wayu never seemed to be falling out of love but some unavoidable circumstances.
Also, I don't think Sandee turned out to be evil in the last episode because it was nowhere evident that he had some ill intentions. I believe he just wanted to help his friend Phai.

In the Wayu-Thanu-Phai triangle, the youngest was somehow more mature than the elders. Thanu was so indecisive that I actually disliked him for this and Wayu was too clingy and dependent to be liked. I hope the characters work on themselves in the coming season coz if they are this immature they are definitely not likeable.
P.S. The main couple Mark and Kit were good throughout and their relationship progressed well, even though they had less scenes in later episodes, but it was unavoidable since they had multiple stories and characters to deal with.
-Personal Opinion

Leia Mais

Heart warming and funny show, please give it a try!

I've watched ep 10 now and I love MarkKit so muuchh, I usually skip through other couple's scenes but watch enough that I know what happened. However all the couples are cute and have good stories. I kinda think there's too many side couples but eh it doesnt really matter. MingKit have always been my favourite couple from 2moons and 2moons2 so having them as the main couple in this makes me so happy. It's like a different version of how they got together, like in a different dimension or something. I've binged this show for like three days now and it makes me so happy and my heart so warm. I love how Kit slowly warmed to Mark but even when they started dating he still kept his charm and teasing nature. He really doesnt make it easy for Mark ey. Mark is the best boyfriend anyone could ask for, I love him so much he makes me laugh and smile the whole time im watching. This isnt my favourite bl drama ive seen but i definitely love it a lot and would rewatch it many times over. If your debating whether to watch this or not I really recommend to at least giving it a shot and watching a couple episodes. :)

Leia Mais

If you're a Ming Kit / Kim Copter fan this is a must watch !
Not only is the relationship way more mature but their chemistry is just SO GOOD!

I just loved their banter, hilarious and heartwarming dialog, and the script isn't bad but like 2M franchise the story was a bit simplistic and no real plot that was engaging, pretty predictable but it was stil fun watching.

Now about the other couples.

I was really hoping Wayu would end up in a poly relationship with Koh and Jack, they were both adorable and would have gone well with soft Bas XD which i kept screaming at the screen because seriously hes a soft baby ^^

As for Thanu, I just couldn't get into him. His acting was terrible so you couldn't connect to his character and even his makeup was all over the place. Plus, even witha not so great plot, Kim Cop and Bas made me involved because of their acting tbh. Plus at least the characters had a history, which wasn't the case with Thanu so I couldn't buy his relationship with Wayu.

Second, call me crazy but I actually preferred Thanu with Kits brother! Even though that UWMA esque soulmate back story was pretty silly there were times when I genuinely felt for Thanu and him.

I love Jack and Koh they were both adorable lol especially when Mark keeps making fun of them it was hilarious and i shipped them.

Another guy that I felt bad for - Padbok. There was so much subtext between him and Thanu, and him and Mark and even Kit. I felt bad for him when the script kept saying hes ugly and not good looking like Mark like WTF. you're okay with gay stuff but you have a totally decent looking guy calling him ugly.

So, yes I had fun and my Kim Cop craving was satisfied xD watchit for that reason alone.

Leia Mais

Best BL drama

If you like SBFIVE Members ( the main leads ) or you have watched 2moos:The series and you loved it...then I personally recommend that you can watch this drama...
They are soo cute in this drama...
I love this drama though i have still watched only three episodes...I love the scene where kit bites the lip of mark..
Kit and mark's fights are soo childish...but i feel bad for Wayo ( breakup )...
The both main leads are cute and Mark is my personal favourite in this drama...
One of my favourite BL series...
It is exiting to watch same band members acting as a couple in this drama...don't know how awkward it would be for them..>_<
Please watch this drama..

Leia Mais

Just like what I thought!

This series is like the continuation of 2 moons but with a great twist, I have fun while watching every episode it's like comedy with a touch of drama. this whole series is now coming to end and I'm really sad about it, I'm gonna miss this cast so much!

Story: The story is crucial because Pharawee is not in the cast so the team should make a story that will change the plot and make it great, and they did, the story is great not that much to ask for but it really fits as a series as a whole

Acting: I can say that their acting is on point and I have no complaints about it, they really give their all in this series and I'm very proud of it

Rewatch value: OMG!! 100% I'm going to watch this series all over again

Overall: Overall this series makes a difference in its last plot which is 2 moons, they really make it great!!

Leia Mais

Good drama

I don't understand why the ratings are so low for this drama, it includes many couples and upcoming couples in 2nd season....i wanted to watch this drama because of kit and mark i really ship them a lot I'm happy that they deserved this drama as main couple although phan was missing frm beginning to end the other guy was just waiting and crying for him i guess that suspense will be exposed in season 2 but season 1 was all about mark and kit and side couples introduction from season 2 I'm happy with this drama and waiting for season 2 i hope in season 2 let mark kit story also include as well please just bze of them i watched this drama i want them to be in more series as well

Leia Mais

A HOT MESS

✨Let me just address the elephant in the room. The big reveal of "P'Pha". They built so much suspense, so much drama around this character, portrayed him like some God. I expected to be blown away by the actor but sadly, I was disappointed. The guy just looked so much older than Wayu and not the P'Pha I thought I'll get. Then I looked at the actor's IG and all I can say is, The stylists did that man dirty.
✨The story is chaotic. So many things happening at the same time that it's hard to keep track. Hell, it's hard to remember everyone's names in the starting episodes.
✨If you plan on watching this series, do not go with very high expectations. If you can go with the flow and not lose your shit every time something happens that you don't want or didn't see it coming, then only I will recommend this show to you.
✨It's a slow paced story. I could tolerate because I love sbfive but yeah, be warned.
✨I didn't appreciate the gradual decrease of MarkKit's screentime. THEY ARE THE MAINS FOR GOD'S SAKE!
✨There is a supernatural angle in this show too and it comes out of nowhere. It's a very weird turn of events but I enjoyed it. There is a triangle involved and one ship fandom is bound to get disappointed.(Good luck for that)
✨MarkKit is the best thing I got from this show. They are the kings! They are just so adorable, they make my heart flutter. They are one of the least toxic couples we get to see these days. Like, come on, they know what consent is and know that you can't take advantage of a drunk person. Basic human decency which is not found in many but they have it.
✨Wayu has basically just cried this whole series because of the breakup that came outta nowhere for him. Well, take your time sweetie, even though I'm tired of seeing you cry, I get it. It's hard to move on.
✨I want to know why Destiny is so generous to Thanu that he gets so many options to choose from. ? Like how?
✨I would've appreciated the destiny angle more if they didn't slap me with the premonitions angle outta nowhere. But okay. Ya did something different. Woohoo, we're Psychics now.
✨I didn't care about the high-schoolers(except Sab) until like.. the last few episodes.
✨The series is both good and bad. I enjoyed it. I always looked forward to the episodes every Wednesday and will definitely support the next season.
✨They left too many loose ends. Like at least clear out a few things, goddammit!
✨There were a few things which I wished didn't happen but just because the story didn't proceeds the way I want, it doesn't make it a bad show.
✨The acting is good, production quality is good though they can do less with all the product advertisement.
✨Final verdict- A decent show. I enjoyed it.

Leia Mais

Was Quite Fun!

First, the listing of Bas' character as a support role is wrong. In all Asian venues, Bas is listed first in cast members and Wayu is listed as the main character. Wayu is the first character you see (His eyes are the first set during the intro montage) and Wayu is the first of the main cast to arrive on Campus. Even the romance between Mark and Kit depended on Wayu's intervention. So, I am not sure why MyDramaList gave him second billing.

I have a lot to say about the acting. And most of it is very positive. Bas, Copter and Kimmon all three had exactly as much screen chemistry and warmth as you might expect from people who are close friends in real life.

Bas was brilliant! I mean he just acted his heart out. Not every actor can believably cry in a scene. For instance, Kimmon can't. But Bas really connected with Wayu and I felt every second of Wayu's confusion and grief. Bas made me cry at least twice. He nailed the role of a heartbroken and overwhelmed but determined Wayu, struggling to have hope while attempting to make sense of his loss. And Wayu was genuinely good, too. A lot of nobility packed in that small character. Gutsy in an understated sort of way. He didn't stand down a single time that Padbok started drama. Of course there were silly moments too. But overall, despite the lighter college setting, Bas packed in the feels!

The acting from Copter was solid. Copter of course had amazing screen chemistry with Bas. Which is always weird because somehow he always has less screen chemistry with Kimmon, who plays his on-screen romantic partners. As snarky as Kit usually was, he was soft and sweet with Wayu. Kit's sympathy and compassion for Wayu, and ultimately his protectiveness too was very convincing. And Copter nailed Kit's frustration with Pha. Oh his facial expressions spoke volumes! His character's (initially grudging) love for Mark was a journey of eye-rolls, repressed dimples and micro-expressions that made me frustrated, but then responding to relationship overtures in an emotionally constipated, grouchy way gets on my nerves. Your mileage may vary. It took me a while to love Kit, but not because of Copter's acting, to be sure.

Kimmon brought some spice to the role of Mark in a way that was very distinct from his role of Ming in 2 Moons. Ming was a big, slutty puppy. LOL. Mark is a big, slutty puppy, but he's got an emotional intelligence that Ming lacked. He has a righteous temper too. Yes, the role of Mark was still happy-go-lucky and boisterous, but also very hurt and angry at times. He definitely got across the "Wayu and Mark are ride or die" best friends. And again Mark's anger felt very convincing when Kit was attacked. Kimmon managed to convey it all. And I have to say it. Kimmon was really fresh faced in this! He looked far younger than his 29 years at the time of filming.

Dun was excellent too. Thanu was very sexy, and warm, and noble in a quiet sort of way. Even when he was making bad choices that I knew were going to bite him in the ass later, I could totally believe he was trying to do the right thing but was genuinely torn. Dun's on-screen chemistry with Bas was off the charts! There was very little of "This is his first acting job". I think the only times he fell short of the mark were when Thanu was reacting to Padbok. Dun seemed to have a bit of trouble connecting with Thanu's emotions during some of those confrontations. But wow, the rest of the time he brought it! He really conveyed how torn Thanu was between the person he so easily grew to love (Wayu) and the person he was still attracted to (Phai), and his conflict of interests (the duty he accepted from Pharawee). The "Fevered Wayu" scene in episode 7 was fun because he was very believable as a practical doctor type, in control of the situation but very human and warm. And that kiss!!!! His energy with Bas was so gentle but so intense I made noises and "grabby hands" at my TV. Jumping into a lead role as your first acting job can't have been easy, but Dun did it justice.

Jet and Jame did well as Jack and Koh. I laughed at their shtick and Jet really managed to make me feel how much Jack truly cared for Wayu. And his total exhaustion with Padbok's drama... Ouch!

Junior sold Padbok very convincingly. He was angry and doing awful things that were not only mean but amoral. But due to Junior's skillful acting I could tell Padbok was spiraling, not villainous. I want to see more of this actor! Padbok, still has a lot to say.

Kad was hilarious as SaenSab, Wayu's cousin. Sab's plotting and scheming to help Mark find his cousin a new beau was the perfect foil for innocent, earnest Wayu. Kad delivered 150% He was hands down the funniest thing in the entire show.

Fluke was stunning and Haji was adorkable. Really very fun, both of them. They stole whole scenes.

Fergie's role just felt solid and comforting. He did a really good job conveying Jill's approachable "good guy" qualities. Those eyes! So Warm! He was pretty! And I really like his performances.

And here's where my acting compliments run dry. Pon, the actor playing Phai, looked way older than even his 25 years, let alone the 18 he was supposed to look like. And he was kind of numb in the role of Phai. I could not tell what his character was supposed to bring to the table at all, and that may also be part of the problem. Aside from the shared vision, what was Thanu supposed to find compelling? I know Pon was trying to play Phai very mild and gentle, but he came across as flat instead.

Big was awful for the few seconds he was on screen as Pharawee. But honestly, I do NOT think that was Big's fault. I am sure it was the awkward nature of the cliffhanger. We're supposed to go "WTF! Boooooo!" And I did.

The rest of the support cast did pretty well with their roles, but it might have been just a bit too much happening in the background of one show and it impacted pacing just a little bit. I managed to follow the plot of the juniors just fine. But I think most of the very small problems with Gen Y (Pon's performance notwithstanding) came from the large cast.

The relationships between Juniors Pok and Tong was highly toxic. Which bothered me at first, but in the end, I found it DID give extra character motivation to SaenDee, who straight up, would have been sorted into Slytherin.

SaenDee IS the bad guy. It's one thing to do bad stuff out of pain, or because you are not sure what the right thing to do is and you make a mistake (Hello Thanu). But SaenDee actively smirks when his actions hurt people. So even if they find a way to redeem him in season 2, he's the sort of character that gets off on causing chaos and pain. Kudos to Bank Thanathip Srithongsuk. His representation of Saen Dee was thoroughly creepy.

Tung, the actor playing Kalae, is an undervalued gem. He was sweet and warm and stalwart and funny, even though we didn't see him nearly enough.

The setting was camp, but in just the right way. There was a sensual richness to the restaurants, outdoor scenes and dorm room settings. Even stark rooftops were employed effectively as an environmental support for the harder emotions of those scenes. (If you notice, the really difficult emotions tend to happen on rooftops) Which is what art direction should be. I enjoyed the occasional peeps into the inside of the Engineering school too.

And more attention was paid than is usual for a BL drama to make sure "crowd scenes" felt filled out. Classrooms and pitch bleachers had enough actors filling seats to make it feel real.

Specific details didn't miss the mark, either. Bruises and the small amounts of stage blood looked real. The lighting moods were skillfully accomplished. Foley was solid. The shot angles and perspectives were all very mood enhancing. And the music was adorable. It's always a win when I don't have to shuttle past the intro because I hate the theme song. (Hello, Tonhon Chonlatee)

One thing I definitely disliked; I wasn't fond of the visions experienced by Wayu, Thanu and Phai. Psychicly linked visions aren't a great plot contrivance to throw into a BL unless the writers create a world where that sort of thing can just happen sometimes. In a world setting where it seems impossible to the characters, it feels over the top to the audience. Once Wayu shared a vision with Thanu their place in the overall plot finally began to make more sense, but it was still a total WTF moment every time it happened to any of them. The show writers should have worked to give the plot a more organic, realistic way for Wayu and Thanu to realize their first meeting and Pha's deceit. And really, the visions between Thanu and Phai were completely unnecessary. It would have sufficed for them just to share a strong attraction.

I wanted more info on what was happening with Pha. I'm not sure how audiences are meant to be receptive to his return, but then maybe we aren't. Maybe the lack of info on Pha is important to the longer story being told in Season 2.

And I would have liked to have found out more about Padbok's breathtaking anger management deficit to get a feel for if he's at all justified. Before we ever got a chance to give a damn about it, he began to chill out. I assume in season 2 we'll finally figure out what crawled up his butt and died and then Padbok and Thanu will hug it out or something.

In the end, I really, really loved this BL. It's probably my favorite Thai BL ever. It just somehow got under my skin. The sweet moments were really quite sweet. The funny moments were well balanced. The sad moments wrecked me. And it left me hungry for more. So it did its job. I had a lot of feels while watching it and I continue to go back to this universe. It just touched me.

I've watched it all the way through more times now than I can count. No regrets. In fact, Pok and Tong get more palatable with subsequent watches. So give it a chance. You too may fall in love with the main cast of characters, just like I did.

Leia Mais

Love it!!!

I LOVED this series!!! I’ve been waiting for Copter and Kimmon since 2 Moons!! I absolutely love MarkKit so much!! Copter is one of my favorite BL actors, and he delivered in this series! I hated having to wait a week to watch the next episode, as I typically wait until a series is over so I can binge watch it, but I couldn’t wait with this one! Gen Y is cute, hot, funny, exciting, and dramatic! I loved Mark and Kit’s story. It’s a perfect continuation of 2 Moons. And poor Wayu! Man that poor kid is getting jerked around in all different directions! I also felt so bad for Kit’s brother, Phai... And Tong and Pok.... OMG!!!!! Their scene (you know the one I’m talking about).... No spoilers! But dude. Just. WOW!! One of the best scenes in a BL I’ve seen!!! This series has the PERFECT amount of intrigue, suspense, cute factor, HOT cast, AND hot sexy scenes. Just. Perfect. I loved it. I would DEFINITELY recommend you watch this series! It is so well written. And hot. It’s hot. Everyone is hot. Hot. LOL!! Go. Right now. Watch it!!!

Leia Mais