Khun Ying's son, Khun Chaiwat (Weir), grows up to be a smart and ruthless businessman, who inherits his mother's hatred for the Rattanakorns. He plans to destroy them by taking over their businesses and assets. He also targets Khun Chai's daughter, Khun Nalin (Pinky), who is his childhood friend and first love. He intends to seduce her and make her fall for him, then break her heart and humiliate her in front of everyone.
However, things do not go as planned for Khun Chaiwat, as he finds himself falling in love with Khun Nalin for real. He struggles to balance his feelings for her and his loyalty to his mother. Meanwhile, Khun Nalin also develops feelings for Khun Chaiwat, but she is unaware of his true identity and his ulterior motives. She believes that he is a good man who loves her sincerely. She also has to deal with her father's disapproval of their relationship, as well as the schemes of her jealous cousin, Khun Naree (Ploy), who wants Khun Chaiwat for herself.
Review
Hua Jai Preak Ha is a classic example of a Thai lakorn (soap opera), with a melodramatic plot full of twists and turns, romance and angst, villains and heroes. The drama has a lot of elements that appeal to fans of the genre, such as revenge, forbidden love, family feud, secret identity, amnesia, kidnapping, etc. The drama also has a lot of scenes that showcase the chemistry between the main leads, such as sweet moments, bickering, kissing, etc.
The drama's strengths lie in its cast and its soundtrack. The actors do a good job of portraying their characters and conveying their emotions. Weir and Pinky have a great on-screen chemistry and make a convincing couple. They also have a lot of fans who support their pairing. The supporting cast also delivers solid performances, especially Ploy as the evil cousin who causes trouble for everyone. The soundtrack of the drama is catchy and memorable, with songs that suit the mood and tone of the scenes.
The drama's weaknesses are its plot holes and its length. The drama has some inconsistencies and illogicalities in its story that may confuse or frustrate some viewers. For example, how did Khun Nalin not recognize Khun Chaiwat as her childhood friend when they met again as adults? How did Khun Chaiwat manage to hide his identity from everyone for so long? How did Khun Ying not know that Khun Chai had another son who was her grandson? The drama also drags on for too long, with 16 episodes that could have been condensed into 12 or less. Some scenes are repetitive or unnecessary and could have been cut out.
Conclusion
Hua Jai Preak Ha is a drama that caters to fans of Thai lakorns who enjoy watching stories about revenge and love. It has a good cast and a good soundtrack that make up for its flaws in its plot and its length. It is not a masterpiece or a must-watch, but it is entertaining and enjoyable enough for those who like this kind of drama.
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