For a LOT of viewers, we saw the trailer on GMM for 1000 Stars in 2020, and anticipated the show for awhile, as the plot seemed fresh and the story was attention-grabbing. But with a lot of issues coming up, the filming was delayed for a looong time, and i know that personally i was disheartened by this, and found myself looking forward to this series less and less as time went on, unsure if it would ever actually air.

But then, it did. And im not sure how GMM will ever top it.

For starters, the casting is perfect, especially for Dr. Nam. His smugness while teasing Phu, or his serious tone during the darker bits of the series, i absolutely cannot think of anyone who would've played the character better.

The story itself is a heart-wrenching, bittersweet love story that will have you find yourself crying to yourself while watching the premiere. As much as i LOVE a good university story, recently, with Fish Upon The Sky following 1000 Stars, and Bad Buddy coming out soon this year, along with the countless others GMM has released, seeing this rural village setting was refreshing, and seeing our main character, Tian, adapt to living there was heartwarming.

Seeing Tian slowly get to know and befriend both the children he was teaching, and all of the Pha Pun Dao villagers was probably my second favorite part of this whole series (first favorite is definitely Tul telling Tian "don't worry, im sure theres lots of handsome guys for you to choose from" haha...just kidding :P). Their interactions together are sweet and leave you feeling warm and fuzzy, seeing how much everyone cares for one another.

The relationship between Phu and Torfun was one that i enjoyed seeing the flashbacks of. Usually in a BL series, producers enjoy making the women of the story the "bad guys" usually, but that's not the case with Torfun. She is a beautiful soul, and a kind woman who cares deeply for those around her.

If you're hesitant on watching this due to the "Beating Again" vibes it gives off, don't be. Tian doesn't fall for Phu due to Torfun's heart influencing him, it's completely his own feelings.

On that subject, Tian and Phu's relationship and relationship development will make you cry if you're single, or call up your boyfriend/girlfriend if you have one. Watching their interactions and seeing how their feelings develop from "doing this out of duty" to something much, much more, it puts SOTUS to shame. (Sorry Krist, sorry Singto, still love you guys... :P)

Overall, please please watch this masterpiece. You're missing out if you haven't already watched it, and if you have, well theres always time to rewatch it :P