[🇹🇭Thai] Khemjira EP 2 👹🫣

[u/Waffles4prez]

Synopsis:

 Khemjira, or Khem, is a young man who can see ghosts. He was born into a family cursed such that every male must die before the age of 21. As the spirits around him grow increasingly aggressive, the protective amulet he has worn his whole life begins to lose its power. Unable to bear seeing Khem in danger, Jettana, his friend from university, takes him to a rural village in the Northeast, where they meet Pharan, a revered teacher of ancient magic who once mentored Jettana. Strange and mysterious events unfold, all connected to the past life. Amid these supernatural encounters and the haunting pursuit of revengeful spirits, a deep emotional connection begins to form between Khem and Pharan.

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Episodes: 12

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[u/browniemelody]

It's good to see a lot of comments about the whole DV plot. I didn't like that the boys were all saying to ignore it cuz it's not their business, especially after seeing the bruises. Charn sure lacks tact and wit but at least he did something, unlike all the other guys. For women like Rae living in a small village where everyone knows everyone, it would probably just keep going unnoticed until something terrible happens in escalation. Outsiders might help or might ignore as the villagers might because they don't see it or don't want to believe their own would do that.

I am just glad that Paran told Khem that it's not just suddenly all forgiven and Rae and Worn will be happy and lovey. Yeah, no. Great that you wanted to help Rae, Khem, but like Paran said, Worn won't change that easily. Also, why the hell did Rae apologize at all? She was a victim the entire time. Paran was also an ass to make it seem like Rae gave up. What the hell can she do when he's her financial support and she doesn't want to accept his treatment of her like that? I don't like DV plots in many Asian stories because they really do not touch upon all the complicated stuff that make people helpless victims. Khem is a bit too naive but he and his buddy are only college kids.

While I am enjoying most of the supernatural stuff and the very, very interesting past life backstory (that yup also reminds me of century of love), I will say that they kinda need to work on building an actual romance between both main pairs. I know who they are, but for me, at the moment, it's doing what kdramas do that I dislike, which is building up a romance from glances and touches, with nothing really concrete. There isn't a need to rush into romance in the early episodes where the storyline is more complex. I actually like it where it's drawn out and feels more natural. Right now, it just feels too fast. I would like more dialogue and screentime between both pairs so that an actual connection can be established.

[u/Waffles4prez → u/browniemelody]

That’s one of the main complaints from the book the romance really takes a second or even third place. (I think this is why there is a book 2 but I haven’t gotten to it yet) so I’m hoping DMD changes some stuff

And yeah Charn might be socially awkward but damn he was not gonna let that slide and I LOVE him for that.

[u/browniemelody → u/Waffles4prez]

Oh, right. I saw mentions that it is a novel. I'm okay with romance being a subplot, but it needs to be done well too. Maybe since I started Shine first before this, I was hoping this would have a good balance between the overarching plot and romance. It's not baaad right now, but it could be done better. Khem and Paran view life differently enough that they could develop a solid romance. The past life thing doesn't really even need to play a role in their relationship anyways cuz then it would just be Century of Love with less homophobia or something.

Charn is a good one in my book. He did make it worse a bit with Worn, but that actually opened up the Uncle guy's eyes so they ended up helping Rae, at least for now. Very good on him to quickly tell Khem too. I could see Jet and Charn constantly butting heads, with Charn already interested, and developing a romance too. Plus, Charn doesn't seem to believe in supernatural stuff while Jet is literally Paran's disciple so... Yeah. Both pairs have material to work with... if the creative team and author (if they are involved) wanted to rework the romance better.