The First Episode Of The Trainee Is Intriguing To Me And Im Enjoying Seeing Everything Get Set Up.

The first episode of The Trainee is intriguing to me — and I’m enjoying seeing everything get set up.

To begin with, I enjoy the way the serious tone of the workplace works with the lighter, comedic tone of other scenes. The show is going to have fun with us, but also take itself seriously in the topics it covers in relation to work at a production house. If I recall correctly, the story is also heavily based off Parbdee itself, and what it’s like there, and you can tell, from the commitment to really making the company feel like a workplace that takes itself seriously.

I enjoy Ryan as a main character. He’s very quiet, awkward, and confused about what he wants in life, He’s the type who needs time to start talking (otherwise he stays silent) and the type who gets kind of pushed around into situations because he can’t speak up. Ryan has been thrown into a situation where he truly has no idea what he’s doing. A total fish-out-of-water. And all of the interns are struggling, but Ryan most of all. We’ll see what keeps him at the company soon, and I’m excited to see where his character goes. There’s a clear character progression set up for him.

Honestly, I commend Ryan for keeping it together emotionally after this episode, actually. Because if I was him, I’d be incredibly broken up after that first day. He doesn’t know what he’s doing and fumbled around for most of a day. His friend’s messages deliver a clear contrast in what would be ideal versus what is happening.

Jane is an interesting love interest. He isn’t very present in this episode (though the next episode preview promises a lot of him soon) and all we have of him so far is negative. He’s immediately unimpressed by Ryan from his first scene meeting him (if his eyes are to be trusted) and he’s critical without much support, at least for now, though he does have the grace to explain things when asked. I’m looking forward to see what the series will have in store for Jane, and how they’ll endear him to us, as well as make Jane and Ryan begin to like each other. Because their current conflict makes a lot of sense, and I’m curious how things will begin to change. Ryan is not prepared for this work. But what is this all for if not for him to learn?

I love the side cast and how they’re being set up. Especially Pie. Her deadpan affect and clear passion for filmmaking is already endearing her to me, and I feel like we’ll be seeing her story a lot, from what’s said about Ryan and Pie having to work together a lot if they’re chosen. I want to see them bond! I’m a sucker for set-ups like this, and I can’t wait to see how the characters continue to work together and evolve.

Also: I like the ending chat-style segment explaining things the audience may not know about production houses, agencies, and pilots. Ryan is already a protagonist who is relatable for the average viewer who is unaware of the goings-on of the production house, and with this, there’s a fun way to get exposited some crucial information while having the characters involved.

And as a side note, this show is very visually appealing. Pleasing to the eye in a way I can’t describe, like other Parbdee shows. I’m already here, buckled in for the ride.

Quick reminder for anyone that watched live stream or bought rerun tickets for Peraya Party. The rerun opens up for viewing from about 2 hours of my posting this through 11:59 pm Thailand time next Thursday. (For me that's 11pm est today until to 11:59 am est next Thursday)

Fuck everyone who made Krist uncomfortable to be on social media. I don't know how to verbalize this. He was able to slowly get comfortable enough to really fully return to social media after all the hate he received before, all so he can communicate with his fans, and what he got in response was vitriol and cruelty for not catering to exactly what people wanted from him.

Being a fan is about uplifting and supporting artists, not wanting to control them and how they act. And it also sure isn't spreading hatred and harassment towards him for posting a photo of his friend.

And while I'm focusing specifically on the situation with Krist, this is really a major problem plaguing the entire BL community and it's disrespect for actors. In fact, I'd probably say it's the biggest problem, and the root of most of the issues we have. It's driving the hate that actors are getting for anything that gets in the way of the fantasy people have in their heads, whether it's the situation with Tay and Gun kissing, all of the different BL actors who have dated (such as Mile recently), or every time that people are bitter about people having close friends outside of their preferred BL partner.

I do respect the BL partner system for its pros. I follow many pairs. I can say wholeheartedly that I think there's a reason I think it's formed and is continuing to persist. I think many of the actors in fixed pairings really do enjoy it.

Krist in particular really enjoys being able to work with people close to him. Working with Gawin on Be My Favorite gave him a close friend he cares for, and he wanted to work with Singto again because he simply enjoys working with his close friend. He's so happy. He's repeated over and over again how happy he is.

But people had to spoil his happiness. Because the worst of how fans act when it comes to ships is this. Harming the people that they claim to be fans of.

Happy 9th anniversary!!!!!!!!!

最初から永遠まで 大好き、Aqours！

clean version without the black bars and text + link to a speedpaint i recorded :)

it's 21min long so i can't post it here, but i hope you enjoy it

FSWKS Ep.1 | The Ex-Morning Pilot BTS