Cupid's Last Wish (2022)

Cute and full of rewatch value

As always, everything is my own opinion and not intended to offend or upset anyone. (Let's be honest, I'm just rambling, really.)

I'll be honest, I put off watching this because the whole switched body thing isn't really my thing; I feel like it's something I've seen a million times in all types of media, and I just wasn't vibing with it. However, because I love EarthMix and Janhae, I decided to suck it up and give this little series a chance - and I am so glad that I did, because this was such a fun ride!

I've said it before, but putting Earth and Mix together really is one of the best decisions GMMTV have ever made because these two just thrive off of one another's performances in a way that I find is rare. Throwing Janhae into the mix (I totally did not mean that as pun) was perfect because she and Mix really managed to pull off the switched body theme. Mix's performance as a girl took me by surprise; I genuinely was surprised the show tackled the idea of Win having to deal with having a period, and it was done in a really good way! Mix was fantastic, and I couldn't help but laugh because it was almost like watching myself when having to deal with that time of the month. I really feel like Mix deserves a lot of praise for just that performance alone.

The supporting cast were great, too, and I really want to see White with EarthMix again, because I feel like the friendship just transcends onto the screen so brilliantly.

This was a really cute show but it also dealt with serious issues without diminishing them; the way Win's whole personality and behaviour changed over money was something that I found rather realistic, even if it did seem a little drastic at first. This is definitely a show that has good rewatch value, and I really do recommend it.

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A round of applause for this cast

Going into this series, I was a little worried I'd get confused with the body swap but I was glad that Korn and Non knew right off the bat that Win was in Lin's body so there was no hidden identity between the mains. It was portrayed really well and some of the panning shots where one moment it's Lin's body and then it's Win's body were done really well. They did it just enough times to remind us of the situation but it was also used really well to bring out comedic sides of the story. (Like when Lin locks herself in the bathroom and then just after when Win is experiencing PMS in the car by arguing and getting emotional, all the while Korn is sitting there like "WTF is happening right now?" Yet every woman watching the show is in stitches because, well, you know... some of the best comedy comes from the truth.)

Speaking of which, I know this is a BL, but I was so incredibly impressed by Jan's performance. She was two completely opposite sides of the spectrum.. the hot-headed Win and then the mild, meek Lin. By the time Lin woke up in Win's body, we really didn't see much of Mix's ability to play that side of Lin before they fixed everything back to normal. But honestly, I don't think it was needed since Jan did a stellar job that really no one needed to compete with.

I'd read reviews and comments before starting where everyone was badmouthing the Aunt, Uncle and Mother. The Aunt and Uncle were obviously horrible people from the moment you meet them but I found I watched the series waiting to see what was wrong with the mom to make everyone hate her. Just know, you don't find out until the very last episode and don't bother trying to pick apart or overthink her actions throughout the show because it barely hints at her mistake. And that's the thing.. it was a mistake which she regretted almost immediately. Win also made a mistake by jumping to conclusions instead of simply asking and listening. Korn made a mistake by not telling him the truth sooner. Everyone makes mistakes.

This was a great blend of drama, comedy with a hint of adventure going on. I especially liked how it was set out in the country instead of in the middle of a city. The cinematography was beautiful and it makes me want to go see it in person. BL lovers should definitely give this a shot, it was so good.

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Breathtaking views and good dive into Thailand's culture

Got to say I enjoyed seeing the different places the characters traveled to and learning each piece of Thailand culture where Win and Korn visited looking for the holy water. I was impressed. I'm usually not a fan of body swap stories so I wasn't expecting much from this one. TBH in the way of plot I got what I expected. However, I did like how there was one plot point when it comes to body swapping that was different and fresh, I rather liked it. Other than that, there was not much plot wise.

I only really watched this for EarthMix and they didn't disappoint. Their acting and chemistry was on point like always. And I really enjoyed Jan's work here. First time watching her, and I really liked her. She did a great job switching between Win and Lin. She was cute and funny when she needed to be. What can I say about Mix? I liked that he got a lighter character in the way that he got more comedy and he pulled it off. Guess that made Win more complex since he was mostly a jerk until episode 7 or when he got comedic moments. It was good to see him spreading his wings and not just drama this time. Earth was good as the sweet well-mannered Korn. I fell in love with Korn immediately and hated Win thru the first half with everything he put Korn thru.

For the most part I enjoyed Korn and Win's love story. I'm a sucker for friends to lovers so I liked how that was handled here aside with my problems with Win's character. Tho I do feel like he had character development. I'm surprised this story came from the same team of Enchante since I feel like the story and characters were handled much better here than on Enchante despite some flaws. I did enjoy the little life lessons the writers thru in there too.

Overall I give this a 7.5 because it was better than I expected but not a masterpiece per say. Will I rewatch? probably but only if I want to get my EarthMix fix. The acting gets a 10 of course because I feel like the whole cast was superb.

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Great story

Guys this is one of the superb drama I'm telling u the story was so cute and intresting until the end its not like college dramas i really loved this drama and the leads chemistry was so so sp good and i was enjoying a lot don't miss it guys ur gonna regret it I don't knw till ysdy i wasn't aware of this drama go and watch it guys awesome drama and i saw their first drama too both are good i like the lead actors a lot i hope i can see more of their dramas more....... i don't understand why some of them giving less review and comparing with their first drama that is really ridiculous i felt this drama is much better than first drama story wise and caring wise everything ..

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I had my inhibitions against this from the very beginning: a body swap story with a title as cringey as that? But this “Cupid's Last Wish” managed to surprise me quite a bit!

It's exactly what it says on the tin: siblings, Win and Lin get into an accident and they come out with more than just a few bruises–their souls get exchanged! Win wakes up only to find himself in his sister’s body, who herself is still comatose. As advised by the Venerable Uncle, he goes on a journey to collect holy water and is unwillingly paired up with Korn, his childhood friend. Why unwillingly? Because Win’s father somehow left as many shares as he did for his own son, for Korn too. Seem suspicious? It is.

And there's a deadline! Racing against time, Win and Korn run all over Thailand. They encounter many problems: the obnoxious uncle and aunt, headless ghosts, their cow Katin getting a bloated stomach, ghost lights, Lin getting her period (and Win just can't deal lol), floating ghosts, weed-induced hallucinations... but nothing as difficult as them having to tolerate each other.

Viewers are divided into two clear factions with Win’s behaviour-while some call him out for his childishness, others find it adorable. I simply found it understandable. Ever since his father died, Win has been the banyan of the Warodom farm and his family. He is just as hardy as any of the workers on the farm and doesn't mind getting his hands dirty. He's even capable of stabbing a cow's bloated rumen! But when he's with Korn it's like this whole other side of Win come out, a side which want to be cared for.

These ten episodes haven't been a "growth of their relationship." It was more about Win and Korn grappling with these feelings they've had for each other for so fucking long. Every time Korn hugs Win’s sister, and when he misleads Win regarding his true feelings, it worsens Win’s uncertainty. His father leaving the shares to Korn are the last straw as Win is left to wonder whether just as his romantic feelings are (seemingly) unrequited, has their friendship been false too all this time?

But true love always perseveres (no matter how ridiculously stupid your mother might behave!) and they do get their well-deserved happy ending. “Cupid's Last Wish” is what I call a feel-good watch. There are no real issues here, no real problems to deal with. It's pretty much like atots, a sense of community and well-being and overall warmth but it's all very superficial. I never managed to fully get into any of these shows.

The few "plot twists" here were quite overdone and out of place. Turns out there's a reason why Korn got those shares and it's so damn weirdly done.

The only thing quite clever about this drama is the body swap. With creative use of camera angles, this drama makes good use of the trope. I liked how there was this consciousness in the characters that they had to be responsible for their actions even in the body of others. While this did admittedly lead to a fresh bout of confusions and the expected drama in the penultimate episode, it was necessary to address it.

My primary issue with this is the very end. Didn't really get the feeling that they were beyond the we’re friends thing. The final scene in the car was so awkward with the head kisses.

Earth’s acting was a little less awkward than usual but Mix was a little more awkward than usual? The best however was Janhae as WinLin. As Lin, Janhae played Lin, a really cutesy character which is set as a far contrast to that of Win. As Win she throws her limbs about and perfectly captures the rowdy lanky charm of Mix.

Overally it was an enjoyable watch for anyone looking for an easy watch. 7.5/10

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BEST SLOWBURN BL SERIES!!

I never thought I would love Earth. I don’t know how to say this but I just love him so much! His acting definitely gets better by the time and he is so good at playing Korn. Like he is so gentle yet he could flipped when being push. Can I just say I love how he tries to calm Win down? The fact that he is acting like water and Win is like fire is absolute love plot!! The plot is so good! I never thought I can watch series without that much kiss scene or the series being 18+ but THIS! This just change my pov. There’s not much going on but the way the actors plays their role and the movement of the plot is amazing!

I just found out that Earth and Mix was in 1000 stars so that's why their chemistry is just amazing! Like damn amazing! In the last episode when they finally tease each other when they have become a couple, it feels honest. It feels genuine like I could feel like they have feelings with each other ( in the series I mean ) and the fact that Earth was laughing from the bottom of his heart is so cute! The kiss that they shared honestly is kind of hot but at the same time so passionate. Please I need more series from them cause this is so cute ❤️❤️❤️❤️

The cinematography is alright but at first I was being skeptical cause there’s this scene where the cow give birth and the fact that the calf does have fur makes me laugh lol but other than that, it’s all good! Overall, i definitely love watching this and I might re-watch them. 10/10 for me! ❤️

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A Bit Boring With A Few Good Scenes

I am not a fan of this series - it was just ok. Not worth a high score or a really low score.

I am not a fan of body swapping, and I didn't feel two differently about this one. Who looks at the sister's body/face etc. with the same love on their face they would have for their true love?

Why is the main bl lead such a total jackass; acting like a spoiled kid who doesn't get his own way?
What kind of mother makes their children suffer because they are selfish?

I could go on, but honestly there were too many characters in this story who were either selfish, spoilt, or just plain annoying for the story to be truly good. There did not seem to be any real chemistry in this series and the few kisses were short and not done in an emotional way to feel sincere.
Honestly, most of the series is just plain boring, with a lot of repetition. No rewatch value for me.

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A fun show if you're mostly interested in seeing Earth and Mix

Cupid’s Last Wish was never a masterpiece. But the series had it’s moments. It’s undeniable that the chemistry between Earth and Mix is outstanding, and the series gives them a lot of moments to explore that. I'm sorry if this review ended up being a bit of a rant towards the end.

For those that were unhappy with the single kiss at the end of Tale of Thousand Stars, CLW delivers a lot more on that front. It also gives, in my opinion, very true EarthMix type of interactions, specially if you watch their show EMS, on Youtube. The content fighting and bickering is peak EarthMix behavior we see outside of the cameras. I also think that the casting of Mix and Jan as siblings was perfection. They look alike and Jan was great in the scenes where she had to behave as Win. Unfortunately, we didn’t see much of Mix playing Lin. But, at least, we got A LOT of moments of Mix playing sassy and bossy Win.

The journey to get the water across the country was nice. I think the show managed the use it well as a way of explaining the relationship between Win and Korn. It was also fun to watch very different locations, from forests to the beach.

My main issue with Cupid’s Last Wish is the “final twist” with the mom and, overall, the last episode as a whole. The mom is by far the worst character in the entire show. By the end of last episode I’m pretty sure she managed to get a spot int he worst BL moms list. She embodies a very rare combination of worst characteristics a character can have. She is: dumb, annoying, old-fashioned, homophobic and get’s in the way of the main couple. All of that while barely being on screen.

Her plan also doesn’t make sense. She manipulated her very sick husband to give 1/4 of the farm to someone outside of the family, so it would breakup Win and Korn, and allow her to marry Korn and Lin, so the family would control the farm again. To make it even worse, she kept the plan going even after BOTH OF HER CHILDREN ALMOST DIED BECAUSE OF THAT PLAN! In my opinion, that means she was more worried with the couple being together than with her family controlling the farm. The icing on the cake is that she tells everybody what she did, and they just hug her like it’s not a big deal! Did they not hear the part where she took advantage of her dying husband or the fact that the farm was loosing money because Win was a mess after his fight with Korn? Or how that fight, which was part of her plan, almost killed her children?

Since all that reveal and development happened at the start of the episode, I couldn’t really get on board with the rest, Yeah, using the farm as a touristic attraction is a nice idea. Sure, I like that Lin and Non are together. I’m obviously happy that Win and Korn are together. But it’s all overshadowed by the mom. Also, cowboy Win and Korn arriving on their horses to greet the tourists was very cheesy.

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Forget about the body swap and just enjoy!!!! That’s still Win with Korn!!!

Mix getting his period was hilarious. I don’t know why people hate this, actually I do it’s because it was still Lin who Korn was talking to and looking at the whole time, I was very bugged by that! I wished it was Win whom Korn kissed and hugged, but once you ignore that big factor you just enjoy it!! like just forget it because that’s still Win not Lin they just switched bodies! The mother was so selfish for doing that to them I do not forgo her!!! you all may have but I feel so bad! the way she wanted to marry off Lin and Korn when she knew her freaking son loved Korn and even urged them to split up and hate each other!!! that mother was asking for a slap!! yeah I said it, fight me! Anyways I loved it, I enjoyed Sassy Mix on his period so much that I wanted to hit Korn, like how dare he not feed hungry Win?? How dare he not feed our baby who is experiencing being on his period for the first time??????

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Watch this of course to watch our 2 ML, Mix & Earth. As usual really like their chemistry.

Story about journey to overturn the karma & fixed relationship, between friends & family. For u who wonder, this one of the save one to watch. With no steamy scene, and only a little kiss scene in the end.

Sawin Warodom (Win) is like dynamite, he often get his emotion get the best of him. He constantly angry with anyone close to him and don't want to listen to anyone, include his mom & sister Lalin Warodom (Lin). Due to his relationship with his aunt & uncle, who he thought only want his family money, he becomes distrust to anyone outside his own family, that's mean his mom & Lin.

The problem with Thapakorn Chaiphitak (Korn) raise when Win's father left Korn part of their inheritance. Due to Korn very close to Win's dad in his last days, Win suspect Korn with insincere intentions toward his family money / business. So they have separated since that time.

Win & Korn met again when Lim & Win was in accident. Because of the accident, Win's soul move to Lin's body. The soul of Win's dad visit a monk & tell him how to undo the curse. How? To visit 4 temple and ask for holy / blessed water. And the instructions, Win / Lin has to go with Korn.

At first of course Win unwilling to do. But upon realizing what the monk said true, finally Win give in & decided to go with Korn. The journey bring them closer again & unravel all the hidden feeling in their heart.

But along the journey with Lin body, make Win also questioning, did Korn attention for him or Lin... And that days upon days make Win heart more and more unsettling with their relationship.

But don't worry all the questioning finally unraveled In the end. Their feeling for each other, the source of Win's anger & also the secret of Win's dad inheritance.

That's the brief explaination about this drama. Now part what I like & don't like about this drama.

What I like:
+ As usual the chemistry between Mix & Earth never missed. We can feel their feeling for each other from the very first ep
+ The journey. Win learn a lot from the journey. At the end he did learn how to control his emotion, how to let go his anger & also how to be truthful about his own feeling.
+ Win learn about woman body. Haha... I really wish the actor, Mix, can experience all the things woman have to endure when their on their period.

What I don't too like, or what i feel a little bit a miss:
- Win mad to Korn, but still he reveal himself to Korn. Haha... I mean when he wake up in the hospital, after Win did manage to drive away his mom, he reveal himself to Chanon (Non) & Korn. He not even try to chase Korn away & just blabbering about Win in Lin body. That's a little bit weird in my opinion. It's like u mad to someone but u still reveal one of most vulnerable thing about urself in front of that person.

Overall this quite good drama to watch.

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não sabia que eu precisava de earthmix agroboys/agrolovers

Um crime que esse BL não seja tão falado quanto os outros protagonizados pelos EarthMix: "Moonlight Chicken" e "1000 Stars". Apesar dos pesares, "Cupid's last wish" é uma história cuja premissa é muito bem escrita e o desenrolar da trama muito envolvente. É uma das poucas narrativas tailandesas que eu realmente gostei das partes de comédia - apesar de algumas delas repetirem recursos que já na terceira ou quarta vez não tinham mais graça - mas que casam bem com os momentos mais melancólicos/dramáticos.

Particularmente, gosto de histórias com bastante movimento, principalmente por sua maior parte ser de viagens e "missões", as quais são enfrentadas pelos personagens enquanto eles aprendem algumas lições importantes (e nós espectadores também). Os cenários são bem bonitos (zonas florestais, cavernas, mar, rios), variados, então é visualmente delicioso.

Os personagens principais são interessantes, mas os secundários deixam a desejar. Os antagonistas - ou pelo menos deveriam ser - não agregam muito à narrativa, sendo bastante rasos e até o "ápice" da atitude deles não teve uma consequência satisfatória para o enredo. O mesmo digo para a mãe de Win e Lin. Somente a Lin, e muito mais pela atuação da atriz maravilhosíssima, foi interessante. É de bater palmas a mudança de ares de um personagem para outro, o que traz uma credibilidade maior para a própria trama.

Achei o final meio arrastado, sem necessidade de tocarem na mesma tecla mil vezes, mas foi bom no geral. A história é bem envolvente, no fim das contas, então vale muito a pena ver porque é um tempo bem gasto se divertindo com as idas e vindas de Win e Korn.

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