The Fangirl Musings

Monday, November 09, 2015

Omi's Review: Kiss Me Thai!

I must really like Aom Suchar and Mike D. Angelo as a couple because I decided to write another review (even thought the drama is still on-going) of their latest lakorn - Kiss Me.

photo from Aom's IG update

Kiss Me is the Thai version of the hit Itazura na Kiss. This is the fourth remake Kaoru Tada's shoujo manga. I bet that drama fanatics already know that the first live TV series was shown in Japan on the year 1996. Then the manga's biggest hit was Taiwan's version, It Started with a Kiss (2005-2006) followed by its sequel They Kiss Again (2007-2008). Korea's Playful Kiss last 2010 was next. Fans got excited again after another Japanese live version of the hit manga was decided - Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo 1 and 2 (2013 and 2015). And while stalking Mike D. Angelo's Instagram account, a photo with the cast was posted. I honestly did not understand a thing on his post. But his tag 'kissme_thai' confirmed that it will be another sequel of the hit.

versions from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Thailand

The Thai series started last October 5 and will run for 20 episodes. It has also been confirmed that a second season will be aired next year. I just finished watching 10 episodes in one seating (thanks to the subbers). And I must say that this version is good.
Kiss me Thai's plot is a bit different from the other versions. I thought that I might get disappointed with the twist they made, but not. By the way, for those who want a quick synopsis of the drama, here you go:

Taliw (Aom) and Tenten (MikeD) grew up together like twins. Taliw even thought that Tenten was a girl. But Tenten accidentally revealed that he's a boy , that Taliw got disgusted and no longer wants to play with him. Years later, Tenten came back with his family from abroad and was revealed to be a genius with an IQ of 200. However, Taliw grew up to be the opposite. Yet a very cheerful and pretty highschooler, she's a bit o a slow-learner. They met again at Haro International school and became classmates. But because of an unfortunate event, she (together with his dad) was forced to live with his father's bestfriend, who happens to be Tenten's.

I'm really glad that they got Aom and Mike again on this drama. I guess their version of Full House was a hit then. These two really has chemistry! Aom portrayed her character well as a cute and refreshing girl. While Mike (looked like Jack Frost) is still as hot as ever. I wish they're a real couple (although Mike already has a kid, I guess my ship can still sail right?). The on-screen and off-screen sweetness of these two celebrities is unbearable! This is the same feeling I had when I watched the Taiwanese version. Yes. I'm still shipping Joe Chen and Ariel Lin until now.

AoMike during Kiss Me Thai's public press con. photo from their Facebook account.

The supporting cast really did well. All of them suits well with the required scenes. I like her girl friends more on this version. They are not too girly and they're funny as well. Oh by the way, if you've seen A Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Peaw was also part of the supporting cast. King, who has unrequited love for Taliw, is way better than the other versions. I'm glad that they did not make him as stupid as the other remakes did. And by the way, he's good looking.

The supporting cast with AoMike. photo grabbed from Kiss Me Thai's official FB

By the way, the OST are also eargasmic. It's just too hard to sing along because I don't speak Thai :)
I know it's too early to make a review, but I believe that this lakorn will be a hit as well. To be candid with, I think this version is better than the Korean and Japanese versions. I just hope that they'll stick with the drama's momentum and will not be dragging.
So if you still haven't seen this series, check the official trailer below, and see for your self.

Saturday, April 05, 2014

Omi's Review: Full House Thai

Saturday, November 02, 2013

Omi's Review: Miracle in Cell No. 7

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Omi's Review: Fabulous Boys (You're Beautiful Remake)

After the Korean romantic-comedy drama You're Beautiful hit us by storm last 2009, I was already expecting that our fellow Asian countries will be interested in remaking it. Japan was the first one to produce a remake which has a title of Ikemen Desu Ne (2011) and was a huge success as well. The original version's Hwang Tae Kyung, Korean idol Jang Geun Seuk even cameod on its eight episode.

And this year, Taiwan acquired the rights to have their version of the series. It was given the title Fabulous Boys, which was also rumored that it was co-produced by Mr. Dao Ming Zi himself, Jerry Yan.

The series stars Jiro Wang of Taiwanese boyband Fahrenheit/Fei Lun Hai as the 'notorious' and cold Huang Tai Jing; model-actress Cheng Yu Xi, as the aspiring nun-turned-idol Gao Mei Nan; Chinese-Korean actor Hwang In Deok as the timid yet kind-hearted Jiang Xin Yu and singer-songwriter Evan Yo as the lively and playful Jeremy.

Fabulous Boys runs every Sunday at 10 in the evening.

You're Beautiful series for me is one of the few dramas that I can watch over and over again. I always get that 'kilig' feel whenever I glued myself on the television.

Ikemen Desu Ne was good. The actors and actresses may not be as good looking as the Korean version but their charm is the same as the latter.

On the other hand, the newest version is quite impressive. I just finished the fifth episode and waiting for the subtitles for the 6th and 7th.

(credits to the rightful owner)

I'm glad that Jiro Wang were able to portray the lead role with justice. I can't think of any Taiwanese actor who can act the character Tae Kyung better than him! The main actress is not as pretty as Park Shin Hye or Miori Takimoto, but she suits well with the role. Looking at her, she seems androgynous. I can also see Rainie Yang on her.

I don't really know what to comment about Hwang In Deok's acting (he resembles Wu Chun, by the way). Same role and personalities, same acting. Nothing new. I think the only difference I've seen are their looks. Jung Yong Hwa were the rocker-boy-next-door type. Fujigaya Taisuke is more soft and feminine looking. While In deok is more manly.

And finally, Jeremy. He has the most cheerful personality in the series. Upon watching the Taiwanese version, I can see the similarities the way Lee Hong Ki and Evan Yo acted the role. Both were really cute. Unlike Yaotome Hikaru of Ikemen Desu Ne, I can't even remember his scenes. Oh well, I think he still need to practice acting then.

Fabulous Boys, as a whole is very interesting to watch. No dull moments on this series because every characters exceeded my expectations. They're really good. I'm just hoping that subbed episodes will be updated soon because I can't wait to see the next scenes (although I already know what's going to happen).