#2ND PHANA FROM 2 MOONS 2

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BE MINE SUPERSTAR (2023, THAILAND)

Episode 5 Monday July 31, 2023

The Return of Benjamin Brasier (Phana, 2 Moons 2)

"I LIKE ASHI-SAN...

As Ashi (CHALONGRAT NOVSAMRONG aka FIRST) has an audition with a director and lead actor Kevin (BENJAMIN BRASIER aka BEN). Kevin expresses interest in Ashi. But is it for the role or something more personal or perhaps both.

Has Punn gotten competition for Ashi's affections?

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BL NEWS FORUM:

A new BL Series is in production based on a novel by Loverouter. This BL reunites 2 Moons 2 stars BENJAMIN BRASIER aka BEN & WORANART RATTHANAPHAST aka DOME (they played The 2nd Phana and Beam) and it also stars the brother of another 2 Moons 2 star KORNCHID BOONSATHITPAKDEE aka NINE

Title: FLAVOR OF US

Starring: WORANART RATTHANAPHAST

BENJAMIN BRASIER

RANG JIRAKITH

MARWIN AKKARADANAI

Premise: A food critic on the hook for his mother's debt inherits his grandfather's estate with 2 conditions.

1. Take Over The Restaurant

2. Hire The Chef He Hates Most

As Dome and Ben are in posters with different young men presumably they are not a couple.

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In other BL news. LOVE IN TRANSLATION stars DAOU & OFFROAD are in the filming stage of their new BL Series. Very cloak and dagger as no title has been released. But it is said to based on a novel. And that it is a very mature themed BL. (And I'm here for this shelf rocking duo 😏😉)

Coming Up Sooner is new KBL BOYS BE BRAVE (Original Title: I CAN'T CONFESS)

Scheduled for release on April 25, 2024 on Viki.

This is from the director of my favorite KBL of 2023 OUR DATING SIM

And is it just me or does that guy in these posters look like OK JIN UK (Haebom) from Cherry Blossoms After Winter a little bit.

This KBL has 2 couples and 8 Episodes.

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2 Moons The Series

Thailand // 2017 // 12 episodes

Wayo is a 1st year student from the Science Faculty. He chose to attend the same university as Phana, a 2nd year Medical student and Wayo’s long-time crush from high school. Based on the novel “2 Moons” by Chiffon_cake.

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

Episode 7

Episode 8

Episode 9

Episode 10

Episode 11

Episode 12

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Recap | 2 Moons | s01e11

Welcome to the 74th Annual Hunger Games Kantapath Uni’s Star and Moon Competition 2017. I am your recapper – P’FanGirl and today, I shall be bringing you all the hottest gossips, drama, and the winners of the most anticipated gala event of the year. Shall we begin? (Spoilers, obv.)

First of all, let us all applaud the woman who seems to be the brain child of the ‘Star and Moon competition’, the one and only – Lady McLadyFace.

I mean, I’ve always wondered why did the university place so much importance on the competition and how did they have the budget to go to a resort for photo shoot etc. but after looking at the Dean of the college, I now have no questions.

I also love the fact that the whole show was devoted to the competition and we got to see every bit that actually mattered.

The show starts with the introduction round, where unfortunately only Wayo, Suthee, and Ming get screen time. And after the legendary performance of 1, 2, 3, 4 – the show moves to the talent round. Phana and the gang are watching and waiting to see their lovers on the stage but Beam complains about standing for too long and so, they all go to the waiting room to rest. In there, they see that Forth is wishing Wayo good luck for the competition. Phana looks jealous af but before he can do anything, he gets pulled aside by our very own Pringles. Unfortunately, Wayo witnesses the incident as well. Fortunately, Phana dismisses Pringles and says that he loves Wayo and not her. Aww yisss.

Phana then goes to meet Wayo but he doesn’t see him in the room with the other contestants. The sister informs him that he’s out with Forth to get his costume and music notes. This makes him bolt outside. There Forth and Phana share a terse conversation. Basically, Phana says that he likes Wayo and Forth says to never hurt him or he will be hurt. Classic love stuff. Wayo is still a little upset but Phana manages to charm him and everything is all right. Again, classic love stuff.

Now, on to the talent round. Unfortunately, Ming’s thing was … I don’t know what it was. Fortunately, Wayo’s performance was amazing. He dedicates the whole musical performance – ‘The Ordinary Man’ – to Phana and Phana, like us, is just mesmerized. I didn’t expect Wayo to sing that well tbh and the song choice was great (even though we all know Wayo is not ordinary at all). After the performance, Phana goes on stand by to give out the sash while Beam and Kit go to buy the roses for the popular vote for Wayo (you know where this is going, don’t you?).

So, when all of them stand to get roses for the popular vote, Wayo gets the most roses and a special 9999999 (approx.) roses bouquet from Phana. OMG, I’m crying. Where is my bouquet of roses?

Then, the winners are announced. Here are the title winners (only Moons because they are the only ones that matter):

Best Skin: Wayo

Most Popular: Wayo

2nd runner up: Wayo

1st runner up: Suthee

Winner: Ming

The episode ends with Phana and Wayo looking at each other, happy, and totally in love.

Arbitrary Points Counter:

Our boys appreciating beauty (except Phana as he knows where his true beauty lies). +10

For those wondering, Lady McLadyFace was wearing couture dress from Channel, jewelry from Warry Hinston, purse from Gukki, and the shoes from Banolo Mlahnik. +1000

For being the hottest boy on campus, Phana looked really stiff on the stage, eh? -10

But, he’s still the prettiest. So, +10

Was there any doubt that 1, 2, 3, 4 wouldn’t be a legendary performance? +1000

Look at this perfect finish pose. Eat your heart out K-Pop dance videos! +500

Bye, Felicia! +1000

So, you’re telling me Wayo didn’t hear any of the conversation between Phana and Forth even though he was literally standing right there! -20

I’m sorry but Ming’s talent round was a little too cringey. And the pits. No. Sorry, I love Ming but no. -100

He’s not the sister but a fairy godmother. Granting wishes, bringing people together. Where is mine? +20

Bye, Felicia #2. Okay, sorry. This one’s a little sad. So, no points either way.

I love the way how this scene was shown. Wayo was singing just for Phana and Phana had eyes for only his Wayo. So, #personal and #romantic. +2000

Mr. Popular, getting all the roses. +100

999999 (approx.) rose bouquet from his loverr. +1000

Phana doesn’t waste any opportunity to compliment his bae. +100

OMG, me? So unexpected! +100

Awwww, look how happy they are. Totally in love. +1000

Total: +7700

Verdict: I’m utterly delighted by this episode. Utterly, I tell you.

Next episode: 2 moons. I have warned you. If you are just f***ing playing with me, I will be very upset.

Recaps, Episode: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 // 11 // 12

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Motive Village & The 2 Moons Franchise.

Well 2 Moons was meant to be a 3 part series starring the same cast.

A BL Series Starring Itthipat Thanit aka GOD, Suradej Pinnirat aka BAS, Panuwat Kerdthongtavee aka COPTER, Warodom Khemmonta aka KIMMON, David Kreepolrerk aka TAE and Thanapon Jarujitranon aka TEE. They were set to play Phana, Wayo, Kit, Ming, Forth and Beam. FOR ALL 3 SEASONS.

The first Season Aired in 2017 and although it was critiqued it was a success. The cast gained instant acclaim.

Produced by Motive Village & CCDM. The former in 2018 claimed copyright issues with the latter.

While this was being "sorted out" God pulled out of making 2 Moons 2 due to other projects scheduled far in advance however Motive Village released this statement

Some fans immediately took issue claiming God was homophobic and had no intention of completing the BL Series. That he had kiss scenes he didn't like removed or wiping his mouth after kiss scenes with love interest Bas (who played Wayo) but God's management took issue with this and Motive Village released this statement

Quick retraction to save face. But Motive Village already made the decision to replace the entire cast. They created a BOY BAND called SB FIVE which included the entire main cast except God. The band was pretty successful.

However Motive Village had already replaced the actors for 2 Moons 2 and then fired the remaining guys without prior knowledge.

Then came the new boys. Surprisingly, most fans were pleased with the new actors which were Benjamin Brasier aka BEN (replacing GOD) Teerapat Ruangritkul aka EARTH now DIN (replacing BAS) Archen Aydin aka JOONG (replacing KIMMON) Kornchid Boonsathitpakdee aka NINE (replacing COPTER) Naret Promphaopun aka PHOOM or PAVEL (replacing TAE) and WORANART RATTHANAPHAST aka DOME (replacing TEE)

2MOONS2 was a success. But more problems were on the horizon with 5 of the 6 Boys. Dome had independent management so he was not subject to Motive Village problems.

The problems with the 2 Moons 2 cast started with Din (formerly Earth) as he was allegedly facing sexual harassment from a much older man at the Top at the company. When Din rejected this man he was sidelined so Motive Village prepared to start another BOY BAND with the entire main cast called OXQ which excluded Din (EARTH) and Din's Fans called EARTHLINGS were miffed so Motive Village released this statement

Though Din was promised jobs he was basically sat out with no work. But was there to support the BOY BAND featuring what he called his BELOVED FRIENDS.

Behind the scenes people did release statements in support of Din such as 2MOONS2 director and creative consultant (THERE IS A GREAT YOUTUBE VIDEO from MOONCONSORT that is very well researched about this issue)

Motive Village wasn't done yet. But Din's situation was handled with a statement from Din himself dropping out of the much anticipated 2 MOONS 3

But more was to come. It was said Motive Village was in financial despair. There was talk of actors in support roles not being paid. And Ben and Phoom/Pavel were also sidelined as Motive Village partnership with a Chinese company for a reality survival sort of show but only JOONG NINE were involved while Ben and Pavel took TWITCH for online streaming plus Pavel had HALF SAVAGE (his clothing line) while Motive Village had no work for Pavel, Ben or Din. J9 were apparently paid for the Chinese Survival Show.

With 2 Seasons Aired with 2 Different Cast in 2017 & 2019 no one expected 2 Moons 3 to ever be made as finally the 2nd Cast were finished with their contract. But one more scandal before that involving Joong who said when asked if was gay he said I AM A MAN IN REAL LIFE (not gay) and many took offense. He later apologized and Motive Village released this statement

Joong after leaving Motive Village went to another company briefly before settling at GMMTV.

So many fans said they would not support 2 Moons The Ambassador due to Motive Village mistreatment of the previous 2 Casts but on October 10, 2022

2MTA was released with an all new cast yet again but 2 Brand New Leads. But Phana, Wayo, Ming, Kit, Forth & Beam were all recast for a 3rd and Final Time. Reviews Are Mixed. Some Like It, Some Hate It and Some Refuse To Watch It.

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PLUS...2 MOONS FRANCHISE

Well I drank the pink milk (figuratively speaking haha) and watched both series recently.

I kinda liked both cast for the most part but I'm a nitpicker sometimes when someone re-tell a story but make changes. It's my LOVE BY CHANCE 2: A CHANCE TO LOVE ILLNESS.

How someone (MAME) can dismantle a perfectly good story only to completely re-tell it while simultaneously using a main character from the first one to continue telling the first story sorta. But I digress (Moving on...)

Anyway, 2 MOONS stars 5 members of a band called SBFIVE and was release in 2017. The main character of Dr. Phana was not a part of the SBFIVE band.

ITTHIPAT THANIT [Nickname: GOD] apparently quit of a series meant to have 3 parts. And it seems almost systematically the rest of the cast was not to be in the 2nd Part 2MOONS2

Then another band emerged as the recast. Well I guess they debuted after being casted in 2MOONS2. 2MOONS2 was released in 2 years after the 1st Series in 2019. The band OXQ (ORIDINARY X QUAKE) debuted in June 2020 under Motive Village. The group disbanded the same year presumably due ongoing controversies as each member left Motive Village.

So 2MOONS3 The Ambassador is set to recast the roles again. According to MYDRAMALIST 2 members of the cast have been chosen. The role of Ming set to be played by Chris Chen [Nickname: EIFFEL] a Thai-Taiwanese singer and the role of Forth set to be played by PUMIPAT PAIBOON [Nickname: PRAME] but who knows.

Anyway, after recently watching both series here's my opinion of the cast.

Dr. Phana

First played by ITTHIPAT THANIT aka GOD

Then by BENJAMIN BRASIER aka BEN

In my opinion this one goes to GOD. Both brought their own thing to the role. Both are handsome but GOD just seemed better to me. For me I think Phoom/Pavel should've played Phana. PAVEL has that leading man appeal like GOD. Plus they match hotness wise. Don't get me wrong BEN is definitely a Hottie.

Wayo or Yo

First played by SURADEJ PINNIRAT aka BAS Then by TEERAPAT RUANGRITKUL aka EARTH

In my opinion these two were evenly matched. I liked both of them so much. I did see a YouTube video of Bas wishing the new cast well but crying because he held an attachment to the role he could no longer play. I'd say Earth did him proud. I also read Earth statement as he was the first of the second cast to dropout.

Ming

First played by WARODOM KHEMMONTA aka KIMMON

Then by ARCHEN AYDIN aka JOONG

Okay, this one for me was hard. Having fell in love with JOONG from his role of Khabkluen on STAR IN MY MIND I was hoping to like him more as Ming and I did. So this one is a draw. I liked both of them.

KIT

First played by PANUWAT KERDTHONGTAVEE aka COPTER

Then by KORNCHID BOONSATHITPAKDEE aka NINE

Well this was a close one for me. Nine was a better Kit for me. Copter was good but Nine was just a little better. Copter was favorite until I saw the 2nd series. Both very good but a slight edge to Nine.

Forth

First played by DARVID KREEPOLRERK aka TAE

Then by NARET PROMPHAOPUN aka PHOOM/PAVEL

Okay. This one was a draw as well. I loved both of these portrayals of Forth very much. But like I said earlier I think Pavel would have matched or been better than GOD as Dr. Phana. That being said I think he was terrific as Forth.

To Be Continued...