A Good Attempt at Recreating a Timeless Classic

Hello everyone! I am thrilled to share my impression of the newest Thai BL adaptation of the well-known Chinese BL drama “Addicted Heroine”. As a huge fan of the original series, my expectations for this version were sky-high, especially in terms of casting the leads, Bai Luo Yin and Gu Hai, now re-imagined as Hero and Poppy. Let me walk you through my thoughts on this exciting new series.

The Storyline:

The emotional journey of Hero, the high-ranking general’s son, who flees his family after learning that his father is about to get remarried, lies at the core of “Addicted Heroine”. Poppy, his stepson, is accompanied by his father’s new spouse. Hero poses as poor in order to gain Poppy’s attention. This leads to a dramatic and emotional connection between the two, who will eventually become stepbrothers. Their romantic tale is rife with complexities, ranging from social divide to familial rivalry, which causes both characters to experience severe emotional distress.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/09/17/addicted-heroine-first-impressions-ep-1-to-4/

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An Apt Remake and Epic Romance Recalled!

For those who are looking for a vivid comparison between the Thai & Japanese version, fret not. We are at your service!

After a bevy of Thai remakes of Japanese adaptations (Cherry Magic & My Love Mix-Up!), now it’s time to watch the Japanese remake of popular Thai adaptation “Love in the Air”. If you have watched the original show, you might be reminded of the fact that it turned rookie actors Boss Chaikamon, Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai, Fort Thitipong & Peat Wasuthorn into fan favorites. Each of these pairings have a cult following and their popularity could be attributed to the NC scenes that are a part and parcel of most universe’s created by author MAME. When I first heard about the Japanese remake, I had my own doubts. Japanese BL actors can be categorized into two varieties- firstly the ones who are dedicated and go all the way in, which means they are extremely comfortable with their co-star and their NC scenes are phenomenal. Secondly, the ones who are in for fame and find it uncomfortable to even kiss their co-star. I kept wondering if the Japanese actors Nagumo Shoma, Hamaya Takuto, Suzuki Asahi & Nagatsuma Reo would be honest to the original interpretation? Would they be comfortable stepping into the shoes of the Thai actors who left a deep impression in the minds of avid fans?

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/11/12/love-in-the-air-koi-no-yokan-first-impressions-ep-1-2/

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Definitely a Crime Thriller to Look Out For!

With a killer on the loose, some hidden history coming to light, and strong women working in men’s fields, Petrichor the series will give you a separate kind of thrill.

The city suddenly gets dangerous as young women are murdered. Their bodies left crumpled with hands and legs tied and their skulls fractured. The technique of killings resembles a slew of serial killings that happened 18 years ago. The killer only kills during a rainy night, they target young women who are walking alone and cracks their skulls. And it started when the “suspected” killer was set free after 20 years of his prison sentence.

Inspector Tul and forensic doctor Run team up to unearth the mystery and as they keep digging, the mystery becomes even more complicated.

What I always find fascinating about Thai entertainment is how it can go from super sweet romances to more mature stuff like this. It’s a cool contrast. And just like “Manner of Death”, we have a lot of mature themes playing out. Well you can’t expect less when Sammon is one of the screenwriters.

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https://theblxpress.wordpress.com/2024/12/21/petrichor-the-series-first-impressions-ep-1-to-4/

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An Impossible Romance Between A Robot & A Historian

“Anti Reset” is the story of Chu Yi Ping (Wu Ping Chen), is an aloof and unsociable history professor who gets into an accident at his college and injures his arm. To take care of him, his uncle, the head of a scientific company which is secretly experimenting with artificially intelligent human-like robots, sends him their latest model, Ever 9 (Huang Li Feng). The two spend time together as Ever 9 helps nurse Yi Ping back to health, and feelings develop.

Despite the scientific premise, if you go into “Anti Reset” expecting it to answer deep philosophical questions about the power dynamics of a romance between a human and an artificially intelligent robot who is designed to serve him, whether artificial intelligence can truly gain the sentience to become fully human, what being ‘human’ even means, you might be disappointed. The show brushes off the scientific explanations as being top secret, and presents Ever 9 as already close to completely sentient. He feels both positive and negative emotions, including jealousy of a robot vacuum and fear of being replaced by another model. At this point, the show would have been virtually the same had Yi Ping’s uncle sent him a human caretaker instead of an AI.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/02/16/anti-reset-first-impressions-ep-1-to-3/

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A Sassy Romcom with Quirky Characters

WeTv’s new Thai Boylove series “Knock Knock, Boys!” is a surprisingly intriguing series. Four strangers move into a boarding house, each with pasts their secretive about. But three of the four share the same fate of being broke twenty-something’s, a fate the youngest of them doesn’t share. The virgin, Almond (Nokia Chinnawat) is quite rich and offers a deal to his new roommates. Whoever can help him “pop his cherry” with the man he crushes on will have their rent paid for a year. Something Peak (Best Vittawin), Thanwa (Seng Wichai), and Latte (Jaonine Jiraphat) jump at.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/06/13/knock-knock-boys-first-impressions-ep-1-2/

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An Entertaining Watch Indeed!

“Perfect 10 Liners”, like “We Are Series”, is a fun buddy romedy comedy series, which centers around a group of friends, who grow together and find love. Despite not having much substance, it is a feel-good romcom that is meant to be a comfort watch, with little to no tension. “Perfect 10 Liners” is your quintessential BL, you know what you’re getting and you’re happy with it, and it doesn’t pretend to be anything more than it is. The problem with this, however, is that it can be boring and seem overdone, but at the same time, it is a show that wouldn’t disappoint you with its formulaic storytelling. This is for the slice of life lovers, who just want to watch a good romance and see friends goof around while falling in love with no stakes.

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https://theblxpress.wordpress.com/2024/11/30/perfect-10-liner-first-impressions-ep-1-to-5/

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Not That Good, Neither That Bad

Live in Love” follows the story of Kla (Hearth Chindanai Dechewajeekul) and Cake (Junior Chokkorn Deotrakul), two occasional streamers, who meet online by chance, and Kla falls in love at first sight with Cake, who also begins to develop feelings for him. The show is set during a pandemic, which might be to justify the online nature of the relationship (and title), however, all the pandemic related precautions are quickly disregarded. The setting of the show is quite confusing, and the online relationship could have been justified in much simpler ways, that did not need to drag in the over-played pandemic tropes that people would much rather move past. The show has a lot of redeeming qualities and started out simple and grounded, however, by episode 3, it seems to want to be more than it’s supposed to be, which is a fluffy comfort BL.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/09/21/live-in-love-first-impressions-ep-1-to-3/

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TayNew Magic in Full Force

In a unique story of ghost exorcisms, a down on his luck young man named Peach (Tay Tawan), and his little sister Pangpang (Jan Ployshompoo) meet an heir to a real estate company named Home (New Thitipoom), who thinks he can just sell all the assets his grandfather left him and move to America. Something the volunteer lawyer Kan (Mook Worranit) is supposed to help occur. But it becomes clear very quickly the “Get Rich Scheme” had a simple detail he wasn’t made aware of- the assets are all haunted. Because of the ghost issue, his millionaire dollar scheme has more than one hitch.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/09/19/peaceful-property-first-impressions-ep-1-to-3/

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An Engaging Storytelling with Stellar Casting

Sight, scent, taste, touch, and sound—five senses that imprint themselves in our memories and hearts. And while all of them have an impact, sound is a stark reminder of how swiftly something can fade while leaving an indelible mark.

Nowhere is this more evident than in music. Music speaks to the soul when words falter, conveying emotions that defy easy expression. Its melodic language channels joy, love, anger, fear, and pain, forging connections that transcend barriers.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/03/28/jazz-for-two-first-impressions-ep-1-2/

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A Sweet Romance With Endearing Characters

This is one of those shows that surprises you in a good way!

After watching the 5 minutes long trailer that was released last month, I wasn’t exactly enthusiastic about watching this show. I’m not a huge fan of shows produced by Mandee Works Official so far and them pitching an entirely new pairing didn’t liken me to this premise. So, I was rather pleasantly surprised when I watched the pilot episode. Adapted from the novel “Your Sky” (Your sky #กี่หมื่นฟ้า) by 25.15.66, the show stars Kong Kongpob & Thomas Teetut as the main leads. An ordinary love story with an enchanting couple, “Your Sky Series” doesn’t offer anything unique in terms of storytelling. It is the same old, cliche college romance, where the campus hottie falls for a bewildering yet sweet first year. The first two episodes set the stage for the budding romance between the main characters. There is something endearing about Kong that sets the tone of this storyline. He leads the storyline with his naive attitude and innocent mindset, which is at contrast to Thomas’s reserved, stoic demeanor. A match made in heaven!

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https://theblxpress.wordpress.com/2024/11/28/your-sky-series-first-impressions-ep-1-2/

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Current Favorite Obsession!

Okay. Wow! Where do I start with this story? Because everything looks perfect. And this is only 2 episodes! Can you believe this? I can’t either. It is safe to say that I am hooked.

A young photographer named Po (Est Supha) is lost in life. He doesn’t have a decent job, he fails an important interview, he has a habit of saying wrong things at the wrong place, he is ashamed of his parents sending money to him, he is also a bit slow, he is dumped by his love who used Po’s talents for his own gains. So when, a friend recommends a dream job- capturing the final moments of the beloved T-pop band MARS- Po can’t resist the opportunity.

Things get interesting when Po meets the band’s leader, Thame (William Jakrapatr). Let’s just say their first encounter isn’t exactly smooth sailing!

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https://theblxpress.wordpress.com/2024/12/24/thamepo-heart-that-skips-a-beat-first-impressions-ep-1-2/

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A Demoted AI & A Lonely Bratty Heir Make An Intriguing Mix

In a world where AI is steadily weaving itself into the fabric of daily life, the notion of a robot with human-like capabilities no longer feels like a distant dream. And if that robot is anything like Ever 4, it’s easy to understand the allure.

The new Thai BL series Eternal Butler, starring Kevin Chang as Heng Si/Ever 4 and Chen Chvn Ting as Luo Bu Shi tells the story of Ever 4, an AI robot demoted because of his advocacy for robot rights to the position of butler for a lonely, spoiled heir, Luo Bu Shi. Despite Ever 4’s initial reluctance, what unfolds is a tale of unexpected companionship.

The opening episodes lay the groundwork for the series, contrasting Ever 4’s dual personas. Beneath his composed, almost too-human exterior lies a rebellious streak, emerging when his glasses are removed. This duality serves as both a mystery and a catalyst as he’s paired with Luo Bu Shi, whose loneliness outweighs his defiance. Together, they spark a bond that is tentative but compelling.

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https://theblxpress.wordpress.com/2024/12/25/eternal-butler-first-impressions-ep-1-2/

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An Urban Romance Between a Star & An App Developer

Exploring the Twinkling Universe of “City of Stars”: A Fresh Perspective!

So here I am again, ready to dive into another captivating journey within the realm of Thai BL series. “City of Stars” beckons with its promise of intertwining technology and human connection, drawing me in with its intriguing premise even before the opening credits roll. As a seasoned enthusiast of the genre, I’ve learned to appreciate the nuances of storytelling, and this series seems poised to offer something truly unique.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/02/23/city-of-stars-first-impressions-ep-1-2/

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Compared to the Drama, Lacks Distinct Flavors!

The movie version of Park Sang Young’s novel adaptation projects a strong message that subjugates most societal norms and outdated beliefs. There is a clear demarcation between the movie and drama version; so you might be slightly disappointed with the conjecture. For those who are unhappy because the movie gleams too much on the friendship aspect rather than tackling the issues concerning the queer community; we have an important reminder. The movie is based on the first few chapters of the novel where the main protagonist lives with his sassy best friend. The drama version follows up on the later chapters where he tackles personal issues and inevitably meets the “love of his life”. Some scenes in the movie seem to clash with the content in the drama series, but that’s bound to happen when there are directorial differences.

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https://theblxpress.wordpress.com/2024/12/19/love-in-the-big-city-movie-review/

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Crazy Combination that Seemsto be Working!

Sexy is the name of the game in GMMTV’s new series The Heart Killers starring Khaotung Thanawat and Joong Archen as assassin brothers Bison and Fadel who are romantically pursued by close friends Kant (First Kanaphan) and Style (Dunk Natachai).

But are these romances born of true love—or hidden agendas?The Heart Killers isn’t a deep philosophical watch. It isn’t even dark in the grand scheme of things, despite its “assassins who fall in love” theme. It’s a playful blend of dark humor, sizzling chemistry, and tantalizing sexual tension—a perfect recipe for pure, indulgent fun.And I’m here for it.The first two episodes do a great job of setting up a simple yet spicy storyline. Kant and Bison are quickly thrust into a whirlwind romance after an unexpected one-night stand, only to find themselves caught in a dangerous game of love and manipulation. Bison’s feelings grow alongside his desire for personal freedom, while Kant, blackmailed by the police over his criminal record, is forced to trail Bison—a dynamic that promises plenty of twists and turns. To keep their romance alive despite Bison’s brother Fadel’s disapproval, Kant strikes a deal with his friend Style: he’ll give him his car if Style can manage to win Fadel’s heart.

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https://theblxpress.wordpress.com/2024/11/29/the-heart-killers-first-impressions-ep-1-2/

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