At first glance, “We Are” seems like a cliché bubblegum show without much substance, however, as you delve deeper into the show, without any cynicism it is pure swoon worthy romance and presents a genre I quite like which is equivalent to the early 2000s chick flicks. Although it doesn’t have much to say or has no edge, it gives us heartwarming love stories, actual courtship and although there are elements of slow burn romance in some of the couples, the show balances it out by giving us different solid story lines to follow that are all wholesome and you can’t help but root for each single couple. Comfort shows with low stakes, that are written to make the audience feel good are severely underrated and its easy to write them off as bubblegum shows that lose flavor quickly, however, you cannot deny that when they are sweet, they are indeed sweet.

Peem (Phuwin Tangsakyuen) is a University Art major, and while on his way to submit his work, encounters Phum (Pond Naravit Lertratkosum), who kicks a ball into his art and ruins it. The two get into a fight, which ends in Peem kicking Phum and Phum tells him to do his bidding as a way to compensate for kicking him. In order to appease a mutual friend Tan (Aou Thanaboon Kiatniran), Peem agrees to this, until he finishes his art project which he now has to redo because Phum ruined the first piece. Phum begins ordering Peem around, which leads to the two becoming closer (in proximity), because Phum always has something for Peem to do.

After a day of shopping, Phum decides to prank Peem by leaving him in a shopping mall, hoping that Peem will realize this quickly and leave, however, Peem obliviously fell for this and was sadly in that mall until later. In order to make it up to Peem, who was clearly upset at the prank, which caused Phum to feel guilty, the tables turn for the two and Phum overcompensates by trying to take care of Peem. Even though Peem should be doing Phum’s bidding, he is clearly courting him as he is always volunteering to take drive him home or to eat. Without realizing it, the two look at each other longingly, and seem to be fond of each other despite Peem’s pouty disposition. Peem quickly forgives Phum for the prank after it becomes clear that he is trying to make amends.

A good reason why the show works well, for what it is, is because the writers introduced other side couples who assist in making the show not rely too heavily on the main couple. The main couple isn’t too evasive/disagreeable with their feelings which also helps in making the show more lighthearted, and the audience does not need to rely too heavily on the side characters for relief, but rather, all the relationships are working and developing at steady rates that each character is given sufficient attention and interest.

The relationship between Toey (Satang Kittiphop Sereevichayasawat) and Q (Winny Thanawin Pholcharoenrat) is one between a mentee and his mentor. While Toey is more straightforward and playful, Q is a bit more closed off, but is still accessible and receptive of Toey’s playful flirtations despite also having a strict character. Although the relationship is a bit on the slow burn side, it’s still fun to watch as the characters become closer and learn from each other. Nothing like watching a cold, strict guy warming up to someone, it’s a romantic tale as old as time.

Peem and Phum’s mutual friend Tan also has a crush on Phum’s brother Fang (Boom Tharatorn Jantharaworakarn) and the evolution of this relationship from vaguely strangers to friends and then hopefully eventually to lovers will be a nice development to watch. The two are endearing, with Tan being a self-proclaimed reformed playboy, to Fang who is a sweetheart and might be too innocent for him, watching Tan courting Fang is sweet and fun and one can’t help but anticipate the development of the story. Chain (Marc Natarit Worakornlertsith) and Pun’s (Poon Mitpakdee) relationship also takes on a “Friends to Lover’s” arc that is interesting to see, as Chain takes care of an overworked Pun. The whole show is just stomach butterflies, love and friendship.

We are surprisingly sincere and even though it tries to give us everything with different couples, it does not feel forced at all, and it might just be right thing for you if you’re looking for swoon worthy romance. While initially I was annoyed by what looked like a charmless, bubblegum show, the actors really take it home and are able to charm you and interest you enough that you want to stick around and see where it goes. Although you know where each story is leading you, you are fully seated and tucked in for the journey because romance is beautiful to see. This is a casual series that you can enjoy during the week to take you out of the stresses of life and just provide you with an hour of no stakes, comfort watching rom-com realness.

Rating- 3 out of 5

Streaming on- GMMTV YouTube Channel