9 Things I Learned from Thai Drama Love Destiny

Bhuppae Sunniwat (Love Destiny) drama review, now in Netflix


UPDATE: After 4 years, famous lakorn Love Destiny The MOvie is finally here with the initial release this coming July 28, 2022. But before you watch the movie, I recommend that you watched the full drama first.




For many years I haven’t seen any tv series drama, but these past weeks were something different. I didn’t know that I will be hooked on watching a Thai drama (also called lakorn) show Bhuppae Sunniwat (Love Destiny) that is currently available on Netflix.

The majority of the tv dramas are full of emotions that are sometimes hard to bear, but this Love Destiny story has made me go home early after work and spent bingeing it until I realized today, that I just finished the whole 15 episodes (with almost 2-hour, per episode!).

I felt intrigued, laughed, felt irritated with some characters, and even shared tears with them (because damn they are so good!), even though I had to rely on its English subtitles.






Turns out, Love Destiny has been aired since the summer of 2018 however, the story and investing your next long hours (in my case, days) of watching is something that is sure you would not regret.

Bhuppae Sunniwat (Love Destiny) drama review, now in Netflix

SYNOPSIS
Kadesurang is a young archaeologist who is fascinated with the archaeological discoveries from the 17th century. One day she gets into a car accident and travels back in time. She wakes up in the body of Karakade, a young woman from the 17th century who died. Karakade was engaged to Date (the son of a public official and renowned scholar) since they were children. After her father died, she entered the household of her future in-laws, while waiting for the wedding ceremony. However, the soon-to-be groom is appalled by Karakade’s behavior and personality as she is manipulative and vicious; therefore, he refuses to go through with the wedding.

When Karakade kills a person in the attempt to murder one of her rivals, the family resorts to a spiritual incantation aimed to punish the murderer. As a result, Karakade dies. On her way to hell, she encounters the archaeologist’s soul (while she was traveling to the past) and pleads with her to make amends in her stead after taking possession of her body. In short, Karakade asks Kadesurang to make spiritual offerings for her soul so that she could save her soul from eternal damnation.

From being a promising star in the archaeological field, Kadesurang wakes up as a 17th-century girl engaged to the son of the household she lives in. Passionate about history and archaeology, Kadesurang is thrilled about the incredible adventure she goes through and for having direct access to a historical period she only knew from history books.




On the other hand, her fiancé and his family are in a daze to witness the total transformation of her character. She is bright, intelligent, gentle, and honest, opposite in every way to what she used to be. The date is very cautious, but he cannot help but feel mesmerized and drawn to his renewed bride-to-be.

Bhuppae Sunniwat (Love Destiny) drama review, now in Netflix

LIFE LESSONS AND THINGS, I LEARNED:
Love Destiny is very different from many Philippine soap opera shows. After watching the full 15 episodes, I’ve learned so many things that would make you intrigued in checking it as well.

1. Love Destiny (Bhuppae Sunniwat) will teach you about patience, perseverance, and hope.
There are many struggles surrounding us however, these are all just to test our patience and how determined we are in achieving our goals. Focus and work harder, and eventually, we will hit the pot of gold.

2. If you are keen to listen to international history, then this drama is for you.
Although the story is about the love of two main characters, this drama highlights the history of Thailand’s oldest capital, Ayutthaya. The story incorporates the documented chronicles of what had happened during the time of King Narai’s reign.



3. And if you love to travel and explore Thailand, then you must watch this drama series. It will influence you to visit many parts of the old capital Ayutthaya, its magnificent architecture and unique cultures, learn about its way of life, and understand the Thai-ness lifestyle.

4. Many countries in Asia are still conservative, and Thailand is one of them. Love Destiny teaches us how to express our love and devotion in a subtle way, without being physically expressive, and by being carefully wordy.

5. Love Destiny also shared the Master-servant relationship, their sisterly bond, strong friendship, respect, and loyalty to each other, no matter how different the statuses are.


6. You will appreciate the simplicity of old Thai home design, including loads of carpets in the setting which honestly made me think that I need to add more from Showcase Carpets.

7. I learned so much about Thai traditional clothes, the designs, the way of wearing each clothes for each occasion, and oh la la the fabrics are always colorful and luxurious (though there are costumes that are poorly made e.g the French costumes).

8. Love Destiny taught me that good and bad karma are real. Whatever you did in your current life will affect what you will be in the next life.

9. Okay, I admit that I am one of many people who believe in LOVE and DESTINY. Enough said.




Bhuppae Sunniwat (Love Destiny) drama review, now in Netflix

VERDICT:
Aside from the I’ve mentioned above and listening to its background music like I am in a relaxing spa session, every laugh, tears, and my eyebags has gone bigger but it's okay because I enjoyed watching this lakorn and learned so much about Thai culture and history. The melodic sound effects make me travel back in time, and now thinking of my next Thailand trip with my own love.

Netflix’s English subtitle helps a lot, and I learned some Thai phrases that will be very useful for my next trip.

I wish that this story will have a new season and share what would happen to the next generation and monarchy of Ayutthaya after the revolution.

PS - Recently, this tv drama gained a prestigious award from International Drama Festival in Tokyo, Japan, and gained Special Award for Foreign Drama.




ขอขอบคุณ​ Tokyo Drama Award 2019​ สำหรับรางวัล Speacial Award for Foreign Drama ละครบุพเพสันนิวาส​ Love Destiny จากงาน International Drama Festival in Tokyo ดีใจและภาคภูมิใจที่​ละครไทยได้เป็นที่รู้จักและชื่นชอบไม่ใช่เพียงแค่ในประเทศไทย​ และเบลก็รู้สึกเป็นเกียรติที่ได้รับโอกาสและได้อยู่ในความทรงจำอันทรงเกียรตินี้ เบลขอเป็นตัวแทนให้กับช่อง​3 ทีมงาน​ นักแสดง​ และท่านผู้ชมทุกคน​ มารับรางวัลละครของประเทศไทยที่โตเกียวในครั้งนี้ค่ะ​ #tokyodramaaward2019 #lovedestiny #บุพเพสันนิวาส #thaisilk
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OVERALL RATING: 9/10


Have you watched this Thai drama on Netflix? What are your opinions about it?



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25 comments :

  1. Her gown is a mehhh... hahaha... but she's pretty. I haven't watched any Thai drama but several of their ads have gone viral because they are neatly made and were able to drive through the message in such short clips. I would like to check this out in Netflix, too.

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    1. That's true! But during those days, dresses are not that extravagant.

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  2. Thai dramas even commercials have always proven to tug hearts of many. I hope I'll find time to watch this soon.

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    1. That is so true! I like Thai commercials, they always touches many emotions.

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  3. I haven't watched any Thai drama but this sounds like a very interesting drama to watch. I want to watch this when on Netflix when I get home later!

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  4. Based in your review I think it's worth to watch and I will put this on my list and will watch it when I get some free time.

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  5. Sounds like a very fascinating show that i would definitely be into. If only i had the time!! I'd like to get to know more of thailand's culture though before i visit the place next year!!

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    1. Next year I will visit the old city of Ayutthaya :D

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  6. i havent watched this! looks interesting, as well as the plot kasi not the usual story that we know. will try to watch this soon, when I have time to watch dramas!

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    1. OMG it is addicting! I like the plot and the history attached. The love story might be fiction but the history isn't.

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  7. My classmate is a fan of thai dramas and celebrities! In contrast, I'm not into Thai Drama and obviously haven't watched any of it yet but your review is just so detailed. And it makes me feel you sincerely want us to watch Love Destiny!
    By the way, the story is great!

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  8. Not a fan of Thai dramas but I'll surely check this one out. Great review by the way.

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    1. I want to explore Thailand more, and the history is very interesting.

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  9. Currently watching 1 Kdrama at the moment and this comes at a perfect time for me (as I usually multitask, if you may hehe!). The synopsis sounds promising so I might start binge watching this weekend :D

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  10. There actually is a second season in the making. And the writer has completed the book, and shooting for it is expected to kick off sometime late this year. The second season will be called Prom Likhit.

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    1. OMG I want! I can't wait for it!

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    2. Hopefully it will be the same cast as the first season. Ship the couple

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  11. Because of the quarantine we can watch several episodes everyday. Now we are starting with Thai movies.

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  12. I watch it babe!!!! crying and huwaaaa!!! i love this movie alot, a little bit Pattani blood run in me but I never know anyone there, guess thats why people say the way im speaking in my accent right now sound like a siamese girl.hahahhaha, love your review dear!!!!!

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    1. I'm glad you love this TV Series! And this couple are so perfect together.

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