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Do you know what is the worst thing for people on top?

It's the pressure.

P'Tha called me in one day.

He asked if I wanted to do a remake.

"I have Hana Yori Dango," which is F4.

[PATHA THONGPAN, DIRECTOR]

He got the license.

It's a project that...

everybody of every age must have a story about it.

Any of us must've consumed it at one point.

I was stressed out. "Should I do it?"

I told him that I needed to do my homework first.

So I read the comic.

The manga came out a long time ago.

But there's a contemporary element that could be interesting.

There are some angles that I could make into a story in this version.

There are topics that work well with the current time.

So I told P'Tha, "I'm in," and got started.

Once I got started, I found that a remake is very difficult to do,

so much more than I expected.

I used to think that the original should provide a structure for us.

But actually the details are difficult.

There are so many considerations.

How will I show respect to the original?

And how will I add something special to make it fresh?

Many layers that I need to figure out.

F4 is not just another love story.

The content is filled with many agendas that we want to show

about social status and bullying.

No matter how many times I've heard about the red card,

I can never bring myself to believe it's true.

This F4 that you're talking about...

Are they the same F4 that everyone else is talking about?

It's a story about transformation and coming-of-age.

I don't care what kind of game you create for fun at the school.

If you can't rule a school...

You're just a rich spoiled brat.

You won't have the power to control anything when you grow up.

Record a clip of you apologizing to me.

Tell everyone you're wrong to mess with F4.

[BRIGHT VACHIRAWIT AS THYME] How do I feel playing Thyme in F4 Thailand?

There are a lot of feelings. [BRIGHT VACHIRAWIT AS THYME]

Happy, nervous, pressured, high-expectation.

Many emotions really.

I watched it.

I watched it when I was young.

I feel that it's a completely different person.

We may have the same conditions... irritable and wealthy.

In the end they are different characters in each version.

Thyme is Thyme.

Goo Joon Pyo is Goo Joon Pyo.

Domyoji is Domyoji. They are different people.

Thyme is a hothead.

He doesn't like to wait for anyone.

He's spoiled

and ready to blow off when he doesn't get what he wants.

What I get from Thyme is how he carries himself.

The way he walks, sits, wears a suit, eats.

These are quite far away from me

as I rarely concern myself with

how to compose or position myself to look smart.

I absorb all this from playing Thyme.

You've never given a red card to any girl.

You know that you've gone too far this time, right?

When he's sitting on top, no one from a lower class can change him.

This is an important character in the story.

And he's got a long journey.

In EP1, he's this person.

And in the last EP, he's a completely different person.

I sat with Bright to break down the character.

There are 4 Thymes.

Mean Thyme, Childish Thyme, Better Thyme, and Smitten Thyme.

We need to weigh the proportion of each.

In this EP, this Thyme is xx% and that Thyme is xx%.

The most fun part about Thyme is right here

to see Bright getting into character

and learn along with Bright

to arrive at the best Thyme for F4 Thailand.

Why are you doing this, Gorya?

You're just a rich spoiled brat.

When we first discussed, I felt that Thyme was so scary. [TU TONTAWAN AS GORYA]

In the previous versions, there was a lot of violence.

In this version, we've made a lot of adjustments

and inserted some traits of the actors into the characters.

It makes Thyme quite different from his characters in the other versions.

It makes Thyme a very interesting character.

Working with Bright... he's very focused, very concentrated.

When somebody else broke character,

he'd be the only one who held it together and kept us in line.

He's very serious in his work.

He does a lot of homework.

It makes the shooting go smoothly.

That was all dynamic.

How to say...

He's good at everything, including fighting.

No need to use a lot of skills.

Just go with the flow.

How do you feel about this scene?

It's fun. I've never...

Well, I've done a scene where I beat up someone,

but it didn't involve much action sequence. So this is fun.

I hope in the future if I have a chance,

I'd like to try doing a long action sequence.

Were you nervous about making a mistake?

Not really.

I play sports so I'm used to this kind of thing.

I wasn't afraid.

I could dodge a punch.

Please stay tuned.

This is Thyme in...

Thyme that's hyper-charged, Thyme as a bad boy.

Hope you could enjoy Thyme in this version.

There are many more cute angles of Thyme though. Don't let this stick.

Kavin is a difficult character in terms of chemistry.

What's essential is that he makes these four characters complete.

When we met Win, all of us were like clapping our hands.

"Yes, this is him."

Win can deliver Kavin in a fresh, charming way,

giving out the right chemistry.

Win's got many angles that viewers haven't seen

that could be used.

I think viewers will enjoy seeing Kavin as a player.

Win has his way of being a player

that is different from other guys.

He's got a flirty look.

Meanwhile, Kavin's got a nasty side,

but it's something we can forgive,

something that draws us in.

Kavin is a complex character.

Kavin is a complex character.

He's got a clear storyline of his own.

So we need someone who can carry it.

Win ticks every box.

Don't you trust us?

For people like F4, is there anything that makes me trust you?

Kavin has high self-confidence. [WIN METAWIN AS KAVIN]

He's got an elite old money air.

When he wants something,

he has a complex process in his mind.

He doesn't just think and act.

He manipulates his way to get what he wants.

I could understand why he's a player.

So I don't take issues with it.

Kavin's been through something that makes him the way he is.

He's not innately a womanizer.

Kavin is complex.

He's fronting a lot.

If he wants something, he doesn't communicate straightforwardly.

He will do this to get what he wants.

That's the difference and a challenge for me.

I feel like I've gained a much better understanding of him.

When we did the initial workshop,

I didn't understand this character that much.

But once I've played the role for a while,

I feel that I can be him.

Excuse me.

She's my sister.

Let me handle it.

- What? - Come on.

A new skill that I've learned is making garlands.

I've never done anything like it before.

How is it coming along?

Almost done.

Very beautiful.

It's a piece of cake. I can do it with my eyes closed.

The first thing I did after I was born was to make a garland.

Easy-peasy. So basic.

[#EASYSOBASIC]

The other thing is learning the action sequence.

I like action films very much.

I get to do some action sequences in certain scenes in this series.

It's fun le arning the lesson and doing it during shooting.

I think Win as Kavin will surprise you with his certain charm.

[DEW JIRAWAT AS REN]

I think Win as Kavin will surprise you with his certain charm.

"Does Win have this side?"

"Does Win have this side?"

But it comes out smoothly as Kavin.

I like it.

He's got his way of delivering jokes.

Some may think Kavin doesn't do jokes.

But when he does, it comes out the way only he can do.

Have you seen the food?

I must say the food today is quite special.

Never been shown to anyone before.

[EMPTY!]

It's an empty food.

Action!

It's cold.

Do you know how many laps have you done?

5-6 laps?

6-7 laps.

I don't need to go to the gym today.

I've done my cardio.

Can you do more?

Sure, if you come with me.

The next character is Ren.

This is difficult.

He's the most difficult character to cast.

He's the complete opposite of Thyme

in terms of energy, personality, warmth, calmness

but also pleasing to the eyes.

And then we met Dew.

A great thing about Dew is

he has the same wavelength as Ren.

When put together with the other guys,

I feel that he's interesting.

One problem is Dew has never acted before.

He's very green.

After we got him, we workshopped with him.

He's the one who needs to do the most homework.

I keep telling him, "You got a hard character in your acting debut."

It really is hard.

Ren is smart. He's got double layers in how he talks.

There are a lot of details we need to work with.

Dew may look cool and calm.

But once you get to know him, he's got a lot that's opposite to Ren.

He can be goofy and a wisecracker at times.

PATHA THONGPAN DIRECTOR Ren in this version, I can say, is different from any previous versions.

He's got his unique charm.

I think Dew can make a lot of people fall in love.

Ren is cool, calm, and collected.

He's quiet and observant.

And he's very mature.

I feel that the way he moves is smooth and soft yet firm.

I think that he looks really good as a character.

It made me happy to get called in to audition for F4.

Just that was enough to make me happy.

I didn't hope to get it.

I didn't know if I could do it if I got the role.

The name itself indicates that it's a big project.

I wasn't that confident in myself.

I knew I wasn't ready during the first shooting... the first scene.

Once the shooting started, "Oh, it's not how I thought it was."

The confidence I had before... didn't work.

I wasn't confident enough.

I was so tense.

That's the beginning.

After a while, I can feel I'm like Ren more and more

and can become Ren 100%.

How's the scene on the roof today?

The scene on the roof?

I'm getting used to it.

I feel that it's becoming my place.

It feels more natural to me... I guess.

But I feel that the roof is... another character in itself.

Is it hot?

Very hot.

I'm sure my face will be burnt.

Ready to shoot.

In the show I get to show my talent, drawing.

As you know, Ren draws.

He draws all the time.

He draws a lot more than me.

Because of this,

his drawings, which he does all the time,

may not be perfect or detailed

but they're definitely well-trained.

The reference that the director gives me is quick drawings

but there're consistency and well-trained skills underneath.

It's on point in many ways,

which is not me.

I can draw quickly but not as quickly as Ren.

I can be detailed but not as detailed as Ren.

I've got some experience but not as much as Ren.

How can I make it look like I have what Ren has?

That's where I need to do my homework.

Dew's character is a hard one.

I need to work with him a lot because he's got a storyline with Gorya.

I do my homework with Dew outside the shooting often.

Dew is very intent on delivering a perfect Ren because it's really hard.

Dew and Ren are similar in some ways.

Dew may not be as mature as Ren

but I feel that he's dependable as Ren is.

Here it is. Wipe it off.

In Hana Yori Dango or other TV versions

MJ's character is different.

In each version, this character differs

with details that are not the same.

So we started with this character

So we started with this character

thinking how we want MJ in F4 Thailand.

We did our homework and arrived at our vision.

We wanted a gangster, bad boy with playfulness and authority.

Once we got the concept, we started looking for an actor.

We found Nani.

Nani, when I first met him, was visually distinctive.

He stood out from the crowd.

If the four of them walk together, you will notice Nani.

He's got everything we want for MJ.

I must admit that MJ has the least part in the story.

He must not be buried.

He must be visually attractive and can steal the scene.

The more prestigious the family you're born into,

the more perfect you have to be.

I think MJ has a lot of energy.

I don't have that level of energy.

So I try to amp up the energy to match. [NANI HIRUNKIT AS MJ]

MJ is colorful, unique, and confident.

He's got swag.

Am I similar to that?

Some elements are similar

but the level of energy doesn't match.

The part that I feel we have in common is

that MJ cares a lot about F4,

he cares a lot about his friends.

I am also sensitive about friend stuff.

Where are you going?

Tell me.

Tell me what you're doing.

A new experience that I get is the big bike.

A new experience that I get is the big bike.

A new experience that I get is the big bike.

Wow, it's totally new for me.

I was a bit intimidated by motorbikes.

I was scared of speed and falling off a bike.

Once I learned how to ride, it's fun.

I learned until I felt like I was a racer.

I want to know how to do a wheel lift.

When I'm on a bike, I try to channel MJ.

MJ isn't afraid.

If I get afraid riding in a scene, it's not MJ.

MJ rides it every day.

I need to be that.

Nani and MJ...

Nani is fun like MJ but maybe not as much.

MJ is always energetic like,

"Hey, man." He's always with his friends.

Nani isn't that level.

When we have all F4 together,

the rest is the fun to see how they grow bit by bit

to become more and more like the F4 we envision.

These shoes will take you to a good place that may be hidden.

I'd seen Tu on social media for a while.

And I felt that she's visually stunning.

Her looks are international.

And I've discovered that Tu is a wonder kid.

I can say that Tu is very talented.

I haven't seen a new actor with an instinct this good in a long while.

The next important thing is the chemistry between Tu and Bright.

Will they work well together?

For me, even if I found such a good actress

but she didn't have the right chemistry,

if seeing Gorya with Thyme gave me nothing, it wouldn't work.

These two hadn't met before.

On the first day they met, I had them do an exercise

in which they fought and hated each other,

and from hating each to hugging each other.

I felt something there.

I felt that I believe a connection between these two.

I feel real love for these two characters.

When I got Tu, I could feel that the romantic part

between Thyme and Gorya is another selling point

that I can't wait for the audience to see.

What are you doing here?

Where is everyone else on the bus?

What I have in common with Gorya is the fact that I'm optimistic.

I'm strong mentally.

Playing Gorya strengthens this for me.

I'm very mentally strong right now.

What's different is that Gorya is diligent.

What's different is that Gorya is diligent.

She's responsible for her family as the eldest daughter.

She helps out her family by working part-time.

I'm lazy and don't like to work.

That's the part Gorya and I don't have in common.

Now we're at Gorya's house. There's quite a commotion.

It's a small but loving home.

where Gorya lives with her mom, dad, and brother Glakhao.

This is the second cue I've had with Jeab and Gig.

They are so nice and so funny.

The most difficult part is trying not to laugh.

Jeab is very funny.

Were you tense?

Not that bad.

They chatted with me before the shooting.

It felt like we're a real family.

Quite a tough first gig as an actress, right?

Quite tough.

It takes a lot of energy to shoot,

especially the scenes with Thyme.

We fight in every scene. It's exhausting.

Where are you going?

Let me go!

No!

Let go of me!

Don't stop the bus!

Stop at the next stop.

I've felt like I'm Gorya.

I feel a bond between Gorya and me growing.

She's a strong girl.

Gorya is strong.

Tu is strong with a clear ideology and vision.

She believes in herself and it's a good thing.

She's a good person.

This is a big part that Tu and Gorya have in common.

I'm quite nervous.

As I mentioned, it's a big project

and it's my first job as an actress.

I'm excited and happy to be part of this project.

You feel guilty for what you did to me, right?

That's why you're doing this.

I'm doing this in the hope that you'll let up.

No matter how uncomfortable the school is,

these shoes will take you to a good place that may be hidden.

The supporting cast...

We got Cindy.

Handle it.

Yes, ma'am.

What? Let me go!

Let me go! Let me go!

Maria.

I've never seen my brother chasing after a girl before.

If you want to pursue Gorya, go for it.

We got the parents: Jeab and Gig.

Everyone is someone I'd like to work with.

I'm so happy each supporting cast member we have

is someone I know will help our project even better.

There are other actors and actresses whom I'd like to mention.

For example, Kaning played by Prim,

Fah Yongwaree

or Milk.

Let's go through them one by one.

I met Prim when we filmed the Gifted.

I felt that she's got it.

Prim is charming in a romantic way that is unique.

She's got the timing right.

Kavin and Kaning is a couple that I can feel, when shooting them,

an aura coming out.

It's good that you take care of yourself.

Hana is played by June.

I met her during the first season of the Gifted.

Hana is a very difficult character to play.

I can't tell you much right now.

I was worried if I gave a task too difficult for an actress.

But June deliveres, and it's quite special.

Milk is a new kid whom I'd never met before.

She's very colorful.

I can see that if I put her here, visually she will look great.

She's different from other female characters.

Lita is a very difficult character to play for Milk.

She really has her work cut out for her.

Neen is as you know...

Mona appears later in the show.

But her appearance will create an impact.

This character will make others instantly believe

that she's Kavin's most important conflict.

Fah plays Mira.

Mira is a perfect lady shining so bright.

Gorya sort of has a girl crush on her.

She admires Mira so much.

In the meantime, this lady is Ren's long-time love.

She can mess with Ren and makes Ren fall in love again and again.

She can do both.

She is cool...

we can feel that this lady is so cool.

She's also charming and attractive who can enchant someone like Ren.

Fourth is the golden boy of all the sugar mamas on the set.

Fourth's got a great natural air about him.

The most essential thing for Glakhao is to be with Gorya

and show us that this family is sweet.

The dad, mom, sister, and brother.

When they're together,

this group needs to be very comedic and heartwarming.

Whatever Gorya goes through,

this is her buffer always.

Gorya.

When you're ready, come out and talk to me.

Gorya.

What's wrong?

What's bothering you?

Can you tell me?

How F4 Thailand will come out,

how charming it will be,

the essence lies in the chemistry between the actors of F4 characters,

the female lead and all the support cast members.

There are some difficult conditions,

more difficult than any series I'd done before.

There's this height requirement.

All F4 must be taller than 180 cm.

I'd never done anything like this before.

It's not that this actor is great, and it's done.

It's not that this actor is great, and it's done.

It's about how it'll look when these four are standing together

with the female lead at the center.

The casting took a long time.

Consequently, at the starting point,

I felt like I got good materials to work with.

I don't need to go to the gym.

I lifted like... 800 kg today.

The most interesting part of this project is it's my intent that,

no matter who you are,

whether you've watched any previous version or read the comic,

or you've never watched it,

there will be something for you to enjoy.

Those who have watched previous versions will find,

something that reminds you of those days.

Meanwhile, there'll be new interpretations,

different details, and unique charms from the actors.

You can wait and see.

For those who haven't watched any version or read the comic,

this series will be sweet.

It'll talk about some serious and important issues.

Those watching without any previous notions can certainly enjoy the series.

I'd braced myself for this project being the hot topic of social media.

It's a project that is on everyone's mind.

I did my homework since the start.

I use every comment to recheck with myself

if I'm still on track or off track,

if there's anything unexpected.

It's been very useful.

One thing about the feedback that surprises me, shocks me...

It makes me feel that F4 Thailand has a wide coverage of fanbase.

I've discovered a lot of feedback from international fans.

It shows that it's not just Thai fans who are looking forward to it,

it's the whole world.

We started towards the end of the year before last.

So it's been over a year of making a script for 16 episodes,

longer than any project I've done.

It's difficult in every detail, even the dialogue.

An interesting aspect of the script is the Thailand part.

I want every fan across the world watching F4 Thailand

to think that it's different from the other versions,

that it's got a certain flavor that only Thailand can offer.

It's hot.

Go for it.

Come on. [WHO ARE THEY CHEERING FOR?]

- Finish it. - Knock 'em dead.

Go.

- More. - Yeah.

- Harder. - What?

Actually, we're not that kind of people.

When we said, "Go for it," it means...

It means, "Start shooting."

Yes.

Start filming.

Because we're ready to shoot.

Yes.

We're good guys having the best interest of everyone.

That's correct.

We're also worried if he got hurt.

We didn't want to do that to him.

That's right.

But he had to follow the script.

That's right.

Today we're shooting an important scene

at one of the important locations of the story.

I wasn't really in the scene

just watching them shoot,

watching them in a fight.

They're fighting very intensely.

Who were you cheering for?

I wasn't cheering.

I was watching like, "What are they doing?"

I wasn't cheering. I couldn't support that.

What about the scene where F4 made the first appearance?

It's quite scary.

They look quite intimidating.

They got this aura walking in together and sitting on the sofa...

like mafias.

Don't kiss me right now. No, no, no.

The camera is rolling. I must cover her.

Please stay tuned for F4 Thailand.

It's coming to you soon and it will be fun.

Have sympathy for Thyme.

Don't be quick to hate him.

Take your time to watch him and study him.

You'll find that Thyme is sweet and deserves sympathy.

Please support Kavin.

As I mentioned, you may never have seen anything

like how I play Kavin in this show.

You may never have seen me in that kind of role before.

It's something I want to show you all.

Well... I'm hungry.

Do you have anything for me to eat before I leave?

Please support Ren.

Ren is the first character I've played.

It's my first-ever acting job.

I have to create this whole other personality.

I'll bring out what I have in common with Ren

and add in what I don't have.

I hope you'll watch it and show support for the role.

I give it everything I've got.

This is more like you.

This dress?

I'm talking about your expression.

Stop ignoring us. You just need to clear the air with Ren.

Hope you'll support F4 Thailand,

all the cast and crew.

We do our best to deliver the best possible work.

I hope everyone enjoys watching the show.

Lastly, please save a little space in your heart for MJ.

I agree, Thyme.

I agree, Thyme.

Please follow F4 Thailand.

Everyone works so hard on it.

We all do our homework.

Everyone gives it their all,

not just the cast but also the crew.

Please support F4 Thailand.

Lastly, please watch out for Gorya.

Gorya is the one who stands to fight the issues

that will happen in the story.

Please give her support.

And I hope Gorya will give something back to the audience as well.

Gorya.

Gorya.

When you're ready, come out and talk to me.

What's wrong? What's bothering you?

Can you tell me?

Problems at school.

This red card thing.

No matter how many times I've heard about the red card,

I can never bring myself to believe it's true.

This F4 that you're talking about...

Are they the same F4 that everyone else is talking about?

Do you know what is the worst thing for people on top?

It's the pressure.

I don't care what kind of game you create for fun at the school.

If you can't rule a school...

You're just a rich spoiled brat.

You won't have the power to control anything when you grow up.

The more prestigious the family you're born into,

the more perfect you have to be.

Record a clip of you apologizing to me.

Tell everyone you're wrong to mess with F4.

You've never given a red card to any girl.

You know that you've gone too far this time, right?

When he's sitting on top, no one from a lower class can change him.

[BASED ON CLASSIC JAPANESE MANGA 'HANA YORI DANGO']

What are you doing here?

Where is everyone else on the bus?

Fine, I bought it.

Why did you have to go so big?

You feel guilty for what you did to me, right?

That's why you're doing this.

I'm doing this in the hope that you'll let up.

No matter how uncomfortable the school is,

these shoes will take you to a good place that may be hidden...

until you find it.

This is more like you.

This dress?

I'm talking about your expression.

Stop ignoring us. You just need to clear the air with Ren.

Stop getting confused with something ridiculous

and get back to your old self.

Gorya!

I've never seen my brother chasing after a girl before.

If you want to pursue Gorya, go for it.

When you guys have a problem, you can just erase it.

Don't you trust us?

For people like F4, is there anything that makes me trust you?

No one has been able to change it,

let alone someone small like us.

[IN THIS NEW BATTLE]

If we fight but can't change anything,

[TO CHANGE THE HEART]

Confront it.

[OF EVERY STAR]

Why are you doing this, Gorya?