My School President (2022)

A fluffy and ‘will get you in the feels’ high school BL.

They had little to no room for error with the plot and setting of this show and I’m glad they actually executed it well.

I love how different Tinn is whenever he’s not with Gun, which just goes to show the reality of how we really actually are with the people we like versus when we're not in the vicinity of them, hence they genuinely hit the spot in this aspect knowing that a lot of their target audience would relate greatly to it. Them doing this in a not that much of a crazy way, like obsessed type of level, and instead mirrored it to how an actual high school student would be like when having a crush, also made me appreciate it more.

Their chemistry so far is great, you really feel like they're teenagers catching feelings for each other. They’re making me feel more like a teenager in love than I already am and I'll take that as a good indicator of their chemistry.

The development they had, leading up to Gun being able to show his vulnerability to Tinn was greatly executed. I loved how Tinn wasn't all about how he can make Gun like him but instead, he was all about how he could help him be happy.

I also appreciate how they tackled the "Identity vs Role" stage of life. I felt that they inserted it quite well and is a great eye opener for potential and current young viewers because it's such a realistic obstacle one faces in their life.

Ps. Top-tier music covers. Even the OST will make you feel things.

As of the 5th episode, I’m giving it a 9/10.

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best gmmtv show on air at the moment

I can't explain how much I freaking love this show. this might be kind of biased since I've literally been waiting to watch it since before the trailer was released but oh my god it's so worth the wait. I would never believe that this is the fourth and gemini's first time being the main characters in a series, their chemistry is so good and they are such incredible actors for their age. They are so adorable. They have me giggling, kicking my feet, and twirling my hair. I cannot wait for the rest of this show so I can go back to the first episode and watch them all in a row.

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i made a review while subliming (it's kinda long, i was seeking catharsis).

What’s alluring about a cliche enemies to lovers trope about teenage high school boys? Not much, right? My School President, when its pilot trailer was released, I vaguely remember rating it 6 out of 10 for the reason that none of it caught my attention, aside from the familiar faces of a few side casts like Winny and Satang. It just seemed the usual GMMTV enemies to lovers trope where the other boy falls in love from the other one. I have gotten acquainted to such storyline, being a huge fan of fiction, I somehow eat it for breakfast. GMMTV releases good soundtracks every now and then with many talented artists but they never had a music-themed series that involves original soundtracks almost every new episode.

I gave it a shot, not knowing it’s about to change my definition of happiness. The official trailer, it was an underestimation that I was immediately captured by the changes. To compare the two trailers, the major changes made it more interesting for me. The teenage, Mr. Perfectionist, son-of-the-principal boy has a 2-year long running crush on this vocalist of their school’s music club. The feelings were strong enough for him to run for the position of school president just to save his crush’s music club which was on the verge of dismissal. They also removed the cliche third party who was supposed to be ruining the relationship of the two, and instead added a new side couple for the fans to support. It was just everything for me to wait for the pilot episode.

By the time I reached the third episode, I was convinced I’d trade lives with whoever wants to just so I would be able to rewatch it like the first time once it is over. The main cast, Fourth and Gemini’s chemistry never failed me. Aside from how they played their character almost amazingly, they also have this undeniable dynamic that adds as a cherry on top for the overall image of the series. I just figured it wasn’t such a mistake that I committed to it after all. By the third episode, I also figured I would be loving every original soundtrack and cover song the series would release, and I have not yet mistaken. They didn’t fail to release great songs, the cast is talented enough to actually live up to expectations when playing covers, not butchering the original songs. That was one I was most amused about; the casting. Aside from Fourth and Gemini, the supporting casts also deserves acknowledgement, especially Ford, Satang, and Mark. They're actually really talented.

Overall, the relationship of the cast, the crew, and the entire production was evident upon the results of every episode. It's 100% recommended. Just let TinnGun, (nonexistent) TiwPor, and WinSound capture you.

Lire davantage

my ultimate comfort show that never fails to bring me joy

first time writing a review but this deserves one..honestly this show is one of my favourite shows of all time, it is pure comfort!

all the actors are really good, the music in the show is amazing i cannot stop listening to it. there is not a single part of this show that i dislike (other than that cringe rap battle lmao). i would truly recommend this to anyone! especially if you enjoy cute and wholesome romance.

i promise you it will not disappoint, and if it does i will be truly shocked as this had me hook(ed) from the first episode :') i have re-watched this multiple times since it ended as i am in denial it's over, i never want to leave my chinzhilla and student council boys.

10/10 for everything involved with this show!

Lire davantage

Not just a story about highschool romance, but also about friendship and memories.

Being in my 20's, I hardly ever watch stories about highschool romance anymore. The older I get, the less entertaining and relatable they become. For me to fully enjoy a story about teenagers, it has to give me very strong high school nostalgia... and that was EXACTLY what My School President did for me. In the last episode, during their last song and goodbyes, I was actually sobbing remembering my school days and my old high school gang. If like me, you're someone who has warm and fond memories of your high school days and your teenage years, this show is definitely for you!!!

I went into this show bc I wanted to see some GeminiFourth before My Love Mix-up came out, just to check out their acting and lemme say... THERE COULDN'T HAVE BEEN A BETTER CASTING CHOICE FOR IDA AND AOKI THAN THESE TWO!!!!! NOW I'M MORE EXCITED THAN EVER FOR THIS SERIES!!! CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

(P. S.: Fourth genuinely has one of the brightest smiles I've ever seen.)

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Heartwarming coming of age romcom series

I really like that the lead actors for Gun and Tinn are the same age as each other as well as with the characters they play in the series and that the teens get to exist as teens rather than as cyphers for grown ups with adult soap operatics overlayed on them. Their youth allows for them to be silly during humorous ways in a way that's endearing that's also balanced by each actor's innate screen presence. Their individual characters and collective chemistry carries the series well. It's always good when the main characters are the draw.

The writing shows deep familiarity with both teen school campus drama and rom com tropes and gives the characters good definition that can be understood even underneath the green acting skills of their young, but capable actors and doesn't rely on misunderstandings to pad out the story or manufactured angst. The drama unfolds from the flow of the story that takes place throughout the final high school year of teens which shifts gradually shifts in tone as the anxiety of the impending competition and future heightens at the cusp of graduation and adulthood.

It was interesting they did a perspective shift with the 1st ep from Tinn's pov and then 2nd ep from Gun's and then evenly afterward. I LOVE both guys know their own feelings immediately. Gun having had his crush for years and Tinn immediately picking up on it as soon as Gun let slip that he's been flirting with him and they have their eye connection. The healthy communication between Gun and Tinn is so refreshing, they don't let misunderstandings or jealousies fester. They talk it out and are loving and affectionate. We never see Gun's parents together, but from context they were probably loving like Tinn's parent's. The calm, sweet relationship is a lovely base for their coming of age struggles of

Not to say this show escapes from the angry, petulant, emotionally volatile guy archetype which they pour into Win. I really dislike that character and that ship as well. The writing did try to show he had a loving side with how he's caring with Sound, but the acting did not come through in reconciling the two sides, let alone add more. Sound's actor was better able to convey vulnerability beneath his superiority complex and the writing helped to with him making the deal with Tinn to go to get treatment for his hand.

Tiw is the representative that asks the questions from the audience. It would have been more interesting to give his pairing with Por the screen time of the secondary romance. Tiw has the most thankless job of helping Gun, Tinn, and the entire music club. He always steps up and never even got to go swim with his ducky float. So when Por who has a bit of similarity in setting up and cooking for the others getting to spend time with each other being the two that showed up and Por noticing Tiw spending all the time taking photos of others on their last day of school, it's could have been better developed sooner.

It's wonderfully done how the realization of the main characters sexualities to themselves and to their family is understood and comes with the beautiful vocal support and allyship that queer characters and the very real community they represent deserve to see and feel modeled in the media. The reaction shots from the secondary characters are great. The wish redeeming scene was the best use of the product placement. It made sense they were desperate for any drink, and the raw and brutal break down and the apologies was a powerfully moving scene. On the other hand the harmful forced outing by bl shippers was glossed over and could have been handled better. Some plots beats got lost or were rushed like the implied financial issues of Gun's mom and all the pair the spares plots except for Yak.

The cinematography, editing, and directing were all competently done which is such a relief to my eyes. I never felt the pacing was slow, a lot happens every episode starting with the first one to further the story and to further the relationship. The way they reach the points where imagination ends and sweet reality begins is so lovely. All in all this drama is a definite recommend to watch and rewatch as well.

Lire davantage

Just perfection. I have so many feelings about this show it's not even funny.

I'm in my early thirties and the thought of watching a show about high schoolers was not really appealing to me, but I kept hearing about how good this drama was. Within one episode I understood, and somehow it kept getting better as time went on. I usually go for shows with more mature themes, and this was a breath of fresh air for me. I didn't need violence, sexual content, language, etc to keep me engaged. These characters and the magic between them is so much more than enough.

Gemini and Fourth have amazing chemisty. I would watch them do anything together. Their roles in MSP are so comforting and they truly make each other shine. There were times when I was literally kicking blankets and screaming because of how cute and wholesome it was. The side characters are so endearing as well. There is a lot of depth and heart to it. If you took out all the BL elements it would STILL stand as a good show about family and platonic love.

My one complaint would be that Gunn's shyness with kissing was never addressed. I don't mind a fake-out kiss a couple of times, it just went on for so long and was never addressed (was he just nervous, or was he scared? Did he have a complex about kissing? etc). Outside of that, absolute perfection and the music was great too, which is a cherry on top since in a lot of Thai dramas the music element feels forced or shoed in.

This isn't just a good BL or a good drama, it's one of the best shows PERIOD that I've seen in a really long time and I would recommend it to anyone of any age!

Lire davantage

such an adorable fluff-fest of a show that you WILL go straight to hell if you hate it ??

my school president just... hit EVERY SINGLE GODDAMN BOX for me. it's one of the most adorable, fun, most full-of-heart-&-soul shows i've seen in a while, & i wouldn't trade the experience of watching it in real time & waiting for episodes every week & having fun in the comments for anything.
it's a show that'll take you right back to your nostalgic high school days & have you reminiscing about a perfect first love that never even happened (😅👉👈) & it explores love & friendship & family & youth, and... you should just really go watch it right now!
music is so fucking good i have EVERY SINGLE SONG on my spotify playlist, direction & cinematography is **chef's kisses** and the actors are the most adorable bunch of kids you'll ever come across with chemistry so good they'll have you squealing like a little kid because of the most innocent touches.
GO WATCH THE GODDAMN SHOW!

Lire davantage

Despite some production misses, truly a cute, fluffy and entertaining platonic BL

This BL series is centred on the relationship of Tinn (the study body president of the high school) and Gun (the head and lead singer of the school music club). The story had some elements of enemies-to-lovers as well as opposites-attract-each-other trope but goes far beyond all of that. Far from those stereotypical narrative devices, it managed to surprise me with the characters evolution and choices. Despite some of the storylines being a bit non-sensical and some of the humour over-the-top, it never bothered me, I was truly entertained by the scenario which remained overall quite light and heartfelt.

I enjoyed the cast. The two main leads had a good chemistry together: their relationship was super pure and platonic but still interesting to follow. They were super cute together and had some nice emotional moments. I would have loved to feel a bit more the attraction and pining between them, but there was not a lot of room in the script for intense passion: clearly the objective was to focus on fluff and wholesomeness and they successfully conveyed that. The secondary cast was okay overall: some were more average than others and nobody really peaked up my interest.

The drama would have benefited of a sharper editing: there were quite a few redundant scenes which are sometimes dragged a bit the story as well as some unnecessary and quite repetitive flashbacks. There was also a quite soapy feel to the production: it felt amateurish at time but fortunately in an non-deterrent way.

The music scenes were sometimes a total miss for me: there was a lack of quality in their producing (lip-syncing issues, non-convincing acting/pretend play with the instruments, lot of old-fashioned MV style flashback...). Overall, the OST (sang by some of the actors) was pleasant but not remarkable.

I would recommend this to people looking for a sweet BL high school platonic romance. If you are searching for a solid dose of cuteness and fluff, this one is clearly for you !

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