Until We Meet Again (2019)

A cute, but bittersweet BL drama

Trigger warnings: suicide, homophobia/unsupportive parents.

I've never written a review before, but I just felt like that I had to do it for this masterpiece.
Although it's a bittersweet story and somewhat heartbreaking i really loved the story and the way it connected the main characters with each other. If you want to know, if there's a happy ending: Yes, there is one, luckyly. I am usually not one to cry when watching dramas but this hit different. It's very well and carefully written and it didn't have even one scene I didn't like. The acting is great, I have a lot of respect for the four leads especially. They managed to depict Korn, In, Dean and Pharm so well, it seemed so natural and believeable. Also I really liked the screenwriting and directing of this peace.

I really recommend watching this drama, tho I wouldn't watch it, if you are down because of something or not ready for an emotional rollercoaster, so keep that in mind before deciding to watch it.

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Prepare Your Tissues

While Until We Meet Again may have been slightly overshadowed by Tharntype during its airing, there is no doubt that it will be a BL classic for years to come.
The story is unlike any other BL out there, it is unique (no engineering students in sight) and the main concept is ingrained in every aspect of the show. While some of the family connections between Dean and Pharm may get messy at times, UWMA makes up for it with an earnestness that will wring you of every tear in your body. I got plenty of good cries out of this, but there are also enough heartwarming moments to balance it out. I also loved the focus on Pharm’s love of traditional Thai desserts. You will absolutely crave every single thing he makes after watching this.
Acting was good, especially from Fluke. He must have drank like a gallon of water every day to cry as often and as extensively as he did.
Both couples were great and had good chemistry. WinTeam was a breakout coupling and it’s great that they will be getting their own parallel story.
The OST was amazing, I felt like the music perfectly matched the setting and emotions for this drama.
Overall, a fantastic drama, with plenty of heartwarming and tear jerking moments for anyone who just needs a good cry (or just a good drama to watch).

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It's against my M.O. to watch airing dramas (i live for the binge watch) so I started this by accident and have not for one minute been disappointed. This show cements why I can't watch airing shows, I feel so anxious waiting for the next episode!! I will update this review after the show is completed, but for now here are my takes.
I love love the plot so far! So unique! Very Romeo and Juliet-esque as far as Korn/In's story goes. I admittedly had a hard time getting into the first episode. I'm not sure if I don't like Earth as an actor, or if I don't like the roles I've seen him in (this and LBC), but I got over it ** I like Earth more now, but he's still not one of my favorite actors. His style is FABULOUS though. THE MUSIC! Wow, a lot of the music is instrumental and really gives off film score vibes which makes this feel more like a film than a tv show (I mean honestly it is SO GOOD!! I ran to download the OST). We don't deserve Boy Sompob. Big props on the production too. Very, very well made show.
Imo, aesthetically Dean/Pharm are not my favorite couple, however, both actors do an amazing job with the portrayal of their characters. Fluke really warms my heart, his Pharm is one of the all around cutest characters I've seen. It had to be stressful to cry as much as he did. I really love Fluke he's one of the more seasoned young Thai actors and one of my absolute favorites. Ohm definitely nails the brooding but deep down a sweetheart character. He really looked ready to devour Pharm at any minute. And I honestly love the secondary characters as well. WOW Win! Swoons, I love a chignon. So far I really can't find fault with anything in the show. Small caveat I don't like Alex, but that's the point. I'm a little worried about where they're going with his storyline. I sincerely hope this isn't headed for a tragic ending. I really hope the show continues on this strong note!

Update
This is the first series that I've ever rated as a 10. I expected nothing less out of the same studio that gave us LBC. I have already rewatched the series in it's entirety, as well as having rewatched multiple episodes individually. I laughed, I cried (A LOT), and my heart went "squish" lol. My heart was ready to explode from equal parts anxiety, sadness, cuteness and frustration especially during the last 2 episodes. I enjoyed the chemistry between all 3 couples and was only a little bit sad that Win/Team don't really get any screen time (there's A LOT going on with the main couple Dean/Pharm). There's a camp that felt the show was boring.... well to each their own but I was NEVER bored not for 1 second. I also don't agree that the ending was rushed, forced, or poorly done. I was/am content. Also kudos to studio Wabi Sabi for uploading their episodes with subs the day of release (As an inter fan I can't do anything but stan).

This series is as close to perfection as I've ever seen (especially coming from Thailand and especially to be a BL), but I won't pretend that it didn't have ANY issues at all. For one, I hated how often they commented on Manoaw's weight. There were some issues w/ the sound: background noise competing with the actors voices (most notably the aquarium scene and the fountain Christmas lights scene), as well as a couple scenes that were too dark. The face Ohm makes when he's disgusted w/ himself (the kitchen scene) is so crigne, yikes. If you're used to and enjoy shows with high drama and conflict, yea, this show probably comes off as boring. I was living for the sweet and seemingly uneventful events. I enjoyed the show IMMENSELY! It will be at the top of my all time favorite BL list. Run and watch it now.

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So this is my 1st review here but this show is worth it ,this is the most perfect BL epic love story I have watched, I cry I Lough and mostly cheering them up
If you are looking for a great ,amazing ,sweet , heartbreaking BL love story this one is for you
the only mistake I made is watching it while it's still running and now I have to wait for the last 2 episodes ,it is officially killing me ...
Both plot lines past and present are perfectly done the chemistry between the couples is amazing and I love both versions ,just so you know I have watched the 10 episodes so far twice and there is a good chance I will do it again it is that good ,I think I loved it the 2nd time more then the first
Plot line wise it start with the past where we see in and Korn commit suicide because there furthers disapproved their relationship and goes the present time where pharm and Dean meet and they straight away have a connection between them that is all I am going to say because I don't want to ruin it for anyone they both have a great bunch of friends around them which I love them all especially win and team but is hard choice they're all adorable.
The music set the mood perfectly I really the did a super job producing this series.
So all is left for me to say run to watch it you I am sure you will end up addicted to them too.

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I am only writing this view cause someone made a comment that basing on the reviews most people agree that this series was not good. Sorry to say that's not true- we are basically a bunch of lazy people who don't see the point of writing reviews if we already wrote in the comments section stating why we love this series. But here goes nothing!

UWMA is a beautiful story about reincarnation between Korn and In and Pharm and Dean. It was told in a way that had some of us (I really believe a lot of us) crying on a weekly basis. To met the person you lost through tragedy and your love is still as strong as it was thirty years ago...that's frickin amazing.

And yeah there were a lot of crying scenes as well as cooking scenes, but these scenes were needed to tell the love story that is Korn and In and Pharm and Dean. It integrated with the story. Pharm is crying cause of all the pass memories that he had as In with Korn. His lover literally kills himself in front of him. I know people found that annoying but how much of us have witnessed the suicide of a loved one in front of us? Would we not cry everytime that we think about them and what they did?

For the cooking- was it needed? Yes, it was as it intertwines the past life with the present. When Pharm cooks, he gets memories of his past life as his sister used to cook for him and make treats with him.There was a scene where Pharm ate the food that Dean's grandmother cooked and it brought back memories of In as it was In's favourite.

Now, I am not saying the series was perfect- it did have it's flaws. But then again, all BL series have flaws. It was different cause it did not tell the regular story of two boys in university/ high school who fell in love with each other and got an annoying third party who wants to break them up. It did tell the story of reincarnation of two souls who loved one another and found their way back to each other.

This story was clearly not for everyone, as we all have different taste. What people hated about this series, other people loved! The acting, the cooking and the music were the reasons why I stayed with this series. And I know that we didn't get enough of the side couples, but this story was about Korn and In and Pharm and Dean and people need to realize that. Also, this series was based on a novel and not based on the characters of a novel, which is why it stuck to what was in the novel. Two examples from American shows where it was based on the characters of a novel were Shadowhunters and Vampire Diaries. This meant that they took the characters but they did not follow the books that they came from to tell the story.
I thank P'New for making this breathtaking story and for carrying me on an emotional rollercoaster every Saturday. I thank the actors for all of their hardwork to bring these characters alive for us fans. I thank the crew for thier hardwork as well. This series would not be forgotten any time soon by me.

P.S. The grandmother deserves an award as she was a scene stealer when she was in a scene.

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Simply one of the best romance stories of all time

NO-SPOILER REVIEW

Where to even begin? This series has everything - a deep and meaningful story told in impeccable fashion, skilled actors, lovable characters, beautiful cinematography, superb music, and more. This series sets the bar extremely high and I have a hard time thinking of other series even in the same league. Even after finishing it, I'm having a hard time moving on.

Pros
- There is a deep overarching plot that unfolds beautifully. The series also makes use of unique narrative storytelling techniques which keeps things fresh as it progresses.
- Plenty of moving scenes and memorable moments where you feel deeply for the characters.
- In a genre that can include some less than healthy relationships, the main couple here is an example of a great healthy relationship.
- Unexpected but endearing and lovable side couples.
- Absolutely gorgeous and talented actors.

Cons
- Because this series is stretched out over several more episodes than most series, there are a few moments where the pacing can feel a tiny bit slow/off.
- If you're not ready to feel some deep emotional moments, this may not be the series for you.

Overall
- This series is one of the pinnacles of the genre and everyone should give it a try.

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I waited until watching the last episode to review this. You either love it or hate it, and I'm in between. Originally, the series was meant to be a 12 ep series, but fans wanted more, and so did the writer. Personally, I think it could have been condensed. What I really liked about the series is the unique idea of reincarnation. This is something not really explored in Asian dramas, and we Thai really believe in reincarnation. Not really the biggest excuse for Pharm to cry every episode. Please give Fluke a crier of the year award. I'm not the biggest fan of Pharm and Dean. They're cute or whatever. Safe to say I'm a Boun fan now. I was disappointed that Manaow didn't get the story she deserved, but at least she got something cute in the end. I'm interested in seeing if they end up doing a spin-off or short series for Win and Manaow couples.

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**If you are trying to decide if u want to watch this... maybe read this. I am in no way a critic, I am just the average drama watcher.
Overall, this was a decent drama, however, I found myself skipping so much of it. I felt like the plot was dragged out with unnecessary fillers and the story itself could have been delivered better to the audience. Most shots had considerable amounts of pauses, cinematic angles, and etc. I know that dramas do that, but it was to the point where it was annoying to watch. The meaning behind the entire story and bringing light to controversial issues is what made me want to watch, but I didn't really care for the way it was done.
The story's intention was very interesting, but execution maybe not my taste.
The acting was good, and honestly, I'm not very picky unless it's terrible, but the relationship b/een the leads felt awkward a lot of the time. At least in my opinion.
The soundtrack was not memorable at all.
The rewatch value is close to none, I typically don't rewatch things and this wasn't thrilling enough to keep me engage

NOTE: if this show interested you, I recommend The Effect. (It's another Thai drama, somewhat similar)

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Exceeded my expectations

If you haven't watched 'Until We Meet Again' then it's safe to say you're missing out.
There are no spoilers in this review. Also if there something I said that offended you I apologize early. It was not intended I was just giving my opinion. :V

For a bl, this one isn't as crazy. There are no rape scenes, no shitty possessive top, no romanticization of abuse, and the "bottoms" aren't weak and dependant. There is a lot of homophobia, but they address it in a proper way.

The story. - 8.5
Lots of people see UWMA as a lot of incest in a bowl, but it really isn't. Sure dean is technically dating his great uncle who passed away 30 years ago, but no. I like looking at it in a different way. Pharm and Intouch to me are not the same people. Pharm grew up not even knowing of his past life. And if you want the whole series you'll see very clearly that Pharm doesn't think of himself as Intouch.
I won't call it incest because pharm is not Intouch, and Dean is not Korn. They said goodbye to their old selves a long time ago. The story was good and it had a good plot. I usually don't cry during shows, but not gonna lie I'm pretty sure I shed at least one teardrop. I also think the fact that they switched families was such an interesting concept that just hooks me. I think I would have liked the show as much if the story was changed.

The acting/cast. - 6.5
The acting was actually pretty good! Sometimes when I'm watching (especially Thai shows). The acting becomes a deal-breaker for me, but in this show, they actually surprised me. The chemistry was nothing to wow over, but it was there. The cast did an amazing job. I especially liked Fluke's (Pharm) acting. I loved all his emotional scenes. And the last episode was so GOOD. I mean the acting was on point. I didn't have an issue with anyone's acting in particular.
I just love the cast within itself watching UWMA pushed me to watch other stuff the cast participated in.
The couples were good. I like the DeanPharm ship and the TeamWin ship was good too. Like I said the chemistry wasn't over the top amazing, but it was good. I feel like TeamWin had a little more chemistry than DeanPharm.

The music/OST. - 4.0
Every series needs music. In this series, the music wasn't exaggerated or dramatic. I liked how they used it. I also liked a few OSTs here and there. The opening song was good and appreciated. That scene where Dean gives pharm the earbuds and they listen to some Thai songs. had me smiling.

The rewatch value. - 5.0
Although I personally have never rewatched this I still know that the rewatch value is pretty decent. If I could erase my memory of watching this I would. Just so I can rewatch it again FRESH & NEW.

Overall it's an 8.0 for me.
From the happy scenes to the sad scenes. From the foods to the romance I loved all of it. I such an adorable series and anyone who is a fan of lakorns should definitely watch this one.

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Cute but slow

Episodes watched: 12 from the 18. (It's still airing.)

Story:
+ The story is about reincarnation and it is such a beautiful concept. You get to see a lot of the present couple but, slowly, you'll also learn more from the past couple. Every week, I'm longing for more backstory about the past couple. That (mostly) keeps me loving the story.

+ I love the side couples too. You don't see lots of it (until now), but they are building it up and I love it.

- When I saw the first episode, I was a bit shocked with the first scene. Like it was so emotional and it hits you in the core. I wouldn't recommend the first episode to people under the 12.

- The story started amazing but after ep 10 it got a bit draggy. It's a bit slow with some repetition in it. Though, it's story isn't bad... it's the couples that keep me watching.

Acting:
+ I'm surprised at how easily 'Pharm' can cry in this drama. Well acted. (Ps. He is gorgeous and adorable.)

+ I love watching 'Dean' on screen. Not only is he gorgeous but he acts really well. He portrays the emotions of 'Korn' (from the past couple) really well. The sadness, the loving look etc.

+ I adore the bickering side couple. As in the two swimming guys. They fit really well together and I hope to see more of them.

++ She doesn't get a lot of credits but the female friend is just so great. She is beautiful, sweet and a big supporter. She is definitely the friend everyone needs. And soon she'll get her own love story in the drama. Can't wait for it to happen!

Music:
+ The music sounds so damn sweet and dreamy.

Rewatch value:
I love this drama. It keeps me excited for every Saturday when it airs.

Conclusion:
If you love BL and mostly.. a very SWEET BL story, then I'd definitely recommend it. For me it's a 10/10. No annoying girlfriends. No annoying girls in general. Just lots of cuteness.

Warning:
The overall story might be a bit draggy or repetitive.

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Romeo vs Juliet with a twist

Okay so this drama did kind of catch me by surprise, because I most definitely was not expecting this sort of story.

The story is interesting, in the sense the opening of Korn & Intouch devasting ending, rather than beginning, The series starts with the tragic double suicide of Korn/In, certainly not the lighthearted schoolboys-fall-in-love stuff that is so common in BL (though the characters are students). The double suicide is the result of parental objections to their relationship because of their sexual orientation, a rather serious consequence compared to popular BL series that treat the topic of objecting parents less seriously. the reincarnation or reborn of both the characters years later, but with a heartbreaking twist of how the recall the past lives. I will say that Pharm role and the way he carried his out role was really amazing, you literally felt his emotions and sadness when he recalled a piece of intouch memory. The 4 main characters were really well played and the story flowed through well, you could see the build up of Korn/Intouch through Pharm/Dean and how each of them experienced they love for each in there own, the difficulties and challenges that they faced.

In spite of major fantastical element (reincarnation), the biggest plus for this drama is that it depicts a healthy, positive, loving, realistic gay relationship, nothing is sensationalized or fetishized, there are no toxic tendencies, . On the other hand, homophobia and, especially, suicide are treated seriously and respectfully . Their consequences are serious, horrifying and lasting, the entire families devastated.

Music - This single handily will win over the audience. The lyrics are deep, personal and resonates with the pain of the past and the hope for the future.

Overall : This drama was well thought out and excuted well, there were small hitches, but not enough to take you away from the story and what was transpiring.

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I want to see New direct a movie. I'm pretty sure it will be shown at Cannes. As a semi-professional movie reviewer for festivals I would be honored to have a first look opportunity for a film from him. This series is a master class in directing.
I'm going to address the two biggest misunderstandings about what's happening.
The first is easy, Pharm gives too much of himself to In.
Second is the pacing. The slow pace of this film is important for the emotional punch.
It seems some people only watch Marvel films or action/adventure and don't understand or appreciate the subtleties of a slow build. Even the teaser moments at the end of an episode are carefully crafted.
The story itself is fairly complicated and requires more attention than the average romance. It's important to work out how Pharm and Deen are related to In and Korn.
The side story of Win and Team is itself a reflection of the main story. Who's more forward. Who's more reluctant.
There are larger themes here as well but I'll leave those to the viewer.

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