Broadcast Thai Production just stepped it up a notch with their latest weekend installment, Dao Kiang Duen, starring Ken Pupoom and Namtarn. Airing on Channel 3, following the first story about Prakai Dao and Khun Chai Jantarapanu in Dao Kiaw Duen, this sequel fast forwards 20+ years to the current setting of this story about their son, Momluang Jantarakarn. This lakorn not only reminds me of how much I enjoyed the first installment, but actually manages to impress me with its tone, quality and above all, loveable characters. Within five minutes of the show, I am already laughing and having a ball. If they keep up the funny as well as consistent characters, I may come to love this lakorn even more than its predecessor. And that’s saying a lot, because come on, it’s Janie and Aum Atichart.

Quick correction: This is not a true sequel. Khun Jan (our hero) is not the son of our couple from the first installment.

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Tagged: Dao Kiang Duen, Ken Pupoom, Namtarn

Roy Rak Hak Liam Tawan: Episode 2

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Posted on July 17, 2014

It’s a multitude of emotions in this episode that propels our story forward. Our hero learns to accept what he finds is the biggest sacrifice he has to make, but then realizing that an even bigger hurtle will come his way. What happens when love isn’t the only concern that will plague our hero? What happens when everything changes from here on out? Alls’ I have to say is strap that seatbelt on tight, because we are about to be shaken. Takeshi! Mario! Ryu! Nadech! Oh, the cuteness overload and then the squeeze in my heart when they’re dealt with the toughest blow.

Categories: Lakorn Recaps

Tagged: Mario Maurer, Nadech Kugimiya, Rising Sun Series, Roy Rak Hak Liam Tawan, Taew Nataporn, Yaya Urassaya

Roy Rak Hak Liam Tawan: Episode 1

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Posted on July 16, 2014

I think I might already be in love. For being a premier episode, the premise and characters are well established, allowing us to see the story world, the problems that will unfold, as well as how quickly we will get there. That’s what I find awesome about this lakorn, it’s fast paced and we become familiar with the characters by the first episode. Which is a good thing because it’s been a long wait for this drama to finally air, no matter how patient we are forced to be, we just want to get there. Know what I mean? And now that we’re there, I’m a kid in a candy store. Woooo!

I apologize in advance if I’ve butchered the spellings of Japanese names. I’m already struggling to remember all of the characters, and there are very many characters. This lakorn airs Wednesday-Thursday by Maker Group Production and directed by one of my favorite directors, P’Num Krit. To be honest, I’m not a huge fan of the title song “Cross Love” in Japanese, maybe because I don’t understand it, or maybe because the voice isn’t compelling to me. But I’m glad it’s primarily relegated to the title song, and not songs that we hear playing throughout the show. Now the other two songs, on the other hand, can be played over and over again. Without further ado, let’s get this show on the road!

Categories: Lakorn Recaps

Tagged: Mario Maurer, Nadech Kugimiya, Rising Sun Series, Roy Rak Hak Liam Tawan, Taew Nataporn

Guest Writer Uhrenah: Ruk Nee Je Jud Hai EP 4 Summary

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Posted on July 15, 2014

EPISODE 4 SUMMARY BY UHRENAH

LookJun: Why are you eating without waiting for me?

Paul: You didn’t tell me to wait.

LJ: Oh Pete, don’t tell me that you also forgot another rule that you made that when we wake up in the morning we would wait to eat breakfast together.

LJ: Pete, have you stop taking the meds from the doctor?

Paul: I’m still not better so I’m still taking them.

LJ: OMGGGG I don’t want to believe that the medicine would make you this blurred and not be yourself like this.

Lookjun frustrated by his cluelessness, takes a seat next to him. She stares at him in disbelief as he eats his sandwich…..wondering where hers was.

LJ: Serve!!!

Paul: Hrm?….Oh (hands her a piece)

Categories: Lakorn Recaps

Tagged: Matt Peeranee, Rome Patchata, Ruk Nee Je Jud Hai

Guest Writer Uhrenah: Ruk Nee Je Jud Hai EP 3 Summary

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Posted on July 7, 2014

EPISODE 3 SUMMARY BY UHRENAH

With Trouble brewing from the last episode, the Celeb magazine staffs were discussing how they were going to redo the photo shoot for their next issue since the old photos were lost. Lookjun then decided to take full responsibility including financially funding a redo of the shoot again with her own money. The only concern was that everyone they contacted to do the shoot was not available. One day during the meeting Lookjun suddenly has an idea of who her model will be.

Poor Paul on the other hand is back at the co-star guy (Toey’s) condo again. I don’t know why Paul is coming to his condo so often? Maybe Paul thinks that Toey will be the key to finding out who Pete’s ex-boyfriend was. Paul comments that the view at Toey’s condo was nice. Toey tells him that he never noticed the view being nice until Paul was there. Paul is trying to play it cool and act oblivious to the fact that Toey is totally hitting on him line after line. They start to sing karaoke and get drunk together and play fight. (Ahh I’m not sure if Paul is so straight in this scene).

Categories: Lakorn Recaps

Tagged: Matt Peeranee, Rome Patchata, Ruk Nee Je Jud Hai

Upcoming Recapping Projects

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Posted on July 7, 2014

Channel 3 is gearing up for excitement, I can hardly contain myself. Coming right around the corner (July 16th in fact) is the first installment of the Rising Sun Series, Roy Rak Hak Liam Tawan starring Mario and Taew. My greatest hope is that Roy Rak Hak Liam Tawan will not go down as the most overrated lakorn this year amidst all of the promotional efforts. From the large and famous cast, to the expensive staging, the channel and producers are determined to make this show authentic and bring the beloved book series to life. One can truly hope that it lives up to the efforts.

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Guest Writer Uhrenah: Ruk Nee Je Jud Hai EP 2 Summary

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Posted on July 3, 2014

EPISODE 2 SUMMARY BY UHRENAH

Paul (pretending to be Pete) at the informal press conference at the hospital tells everyone that he did not try to commit suicide. Paul thought that he could make that simple statement and take off. The reporters pestered him for more details and convinced him to stay and take photos/answer more questions. It is hilarious watching Paul force a very fake uncomfortable smile to the cameras. His posture and everything about him is the complete opposite of how Pete would have behave.

As the nanny (Ba Pa) was wheeling Pete to his scan, Pete comments and says, “I am crying because I am so touched and surprised that Paul would help me, I never thought he would.” Ba Pa says that although she is not as close to Paul as she is to Pete, she was confident that he would step up to help Pete. Ba Pa then reminisces back to her old memories of Paul and Pete when they were younger. This flashback shows the cutest twins messing with each other. Each statement that Ba Pa was saying about Paul was totally contradicting everything that was playing in her flashback. She was saying that Paul was kind, sweet, helpful, gentle, etc all the while the flashback was showing a naughty boy who was picking on Pete.

Categories: Lakorn Recaps

Tagged: Matt Peeranee, Rome Patchata, Ruk Nee Je Jud Hai

Guest Writer Uhrenah: Ruk Nee Je Jud Hai EP 1 Summary

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Posted on July 1, 2014

Please give a warm welcome to my guest writer Uhrenah who has graciously provided with episode one summary of Ruk Nee Je Jud Hai. She hasn’t signed up to summarize the entire lakorn, but we shall take what we can get, no? Please leave her lots of love in the comment section! ~Fia

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EPISODE 1 SUMMARY BY UHRENAH:

Episode one introduces us to all the main characters and cast. It tells the story of twin brothers (played by Rome Patchatat) who were born and raised abroad in America. When one of the brothers (Pete) “comes out” that he is gay, their father cannot accept it and is furious and kicks him out of the house. Pete then moves to Thailand with his nanny and becomes a famous celebrity/male actor. His other straight brother (Paul) is a nature lover, carefree, and spontaneous. He can roam around in woods for weeks and not give a care about hygiene or what is going on the world. (He reminds of a ficitional version of the real life Tik Jedsada) That is why he is full of facial hair and has not taken a shower in who knows how long.

Categories: Lakorn Recaps

Tagged: Matt Peeranee, Rome Patchata, Ruk Nee Je Jud Hai

[Open Thread] #11

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Posted on June 17, 2014

What’s up Lovelies! I hope all is well in your world, whether you’re busy with work, school, life or even dramas. For the next couple of weeks, I will be unavailable due to travels and finalizing my sister’s wedding. I’m so very happy for her and can barely contain myself. Upon returning after fourth of July weekend, my focus will be on the Rising Sun Series, starting with Roy Rak Hak Liam Tawan with Mario and Taew. Since their collaboration in Arrogant Flame (Plerng Torranong) I’ve been quite enamored with this duo. Following that will be Lom Son Rak. Depending on how engaging the first episode will be – which, hello, how could it NOT be? – I may recap those series. This has been highly anticipated for fans of Rising Sun books and fans of the quad phenom (Mario, Taew, Nadech, Yaya) alike, that I’m sure many are clamoring on writing about it. I’m just so excited to see my favorite pairings that I can hardly wait. Be still my heart!

Categories: Lakorn Chitchat

In the ‘Best’ Way

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Posted on June 12, 2014

Is anyone still alive after watching “In a Good Way?” Some of you might have already patched up your cuts and bruises after watching this show, but I’m still reeling from the ending – or shall we say the open ending – to this Taiwanese drama. So don’t mind me as I pick up the wayward pieces of my shredded heart. Like a knife master, Show knows how to cut me deep and in many unexpected ways.

Who knew that a lighthearted romp back in time to 1997 could pack such a punch? We’ve witnessed college students going through character and life changing experiences, all the while allowing us to fall in love with the Prince Charming Liu Chuan and his relationship with Jia En as well as the Treasure Hunting Club. Where do I sign up for this fun and intriguing club? I don’t recall such an interesting club when I was in college in ’97 that’s for sure.

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Dao Kiang Duen – Episode 1 Impression

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Posted on July 18, 2014

Roy Rak Hak Liam Tawan: Episode 2

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Posted on July 17, 2014

Roy Rak Hak Liam Tawan: Episode 1

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Posted on July 16, 2014

Guest Writer Uhrenah: Ruk Nee Je Jud Hai EP 4 Summary

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Posted on July 15, 2014

Guest Writer Uhrenah: Ruk Nee Je Jud Hai EP 3 Summary

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Posted on July 7, 2014

Upcoming Recapping Projects

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Posted on July 7, 2014

Guest Writer Uhrenah: Ruk Nee Je Jud Hai EP 2 Summary

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Posted on July 3, 2014

Guest Writer Uhrenah: Ruk Nee Je Jud Hai EP 1 Summary

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Posted on July 1, 2014

[Open Thread] #11

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Posted on June 17, 2014

In the ‘Best’ Way

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Posted on June 12, 2014