Our Skyy – Episode 2 (Featuring In-Sun) Impressions

Among the characters featured in the 5-episode drama Our Skyy, it’s Chimon’s Sun and Pluem‘s In that have the least exposure. While they are considered main characters in My Dear Loser Series: Edge of 17, it’s more like New and Tay in Kiss Me Again, that are sharing the series with other actors.

Episode 2 of Our Skyy, offers a different take on the In-Sun relationship, which is summed up as:

—Edited by TheFNGee

One is trying to make up and confess. But the other one has already moved onto someone else.

In (played by Purim Pluem Rattanaruangwattana) was part of a group of bullies who took pleasure in tormenting Sun (portrayed by Chimon Wachirawit Ruangwiwat) and other newcomers. Unlucky for In, there was bad blood between him and one of the more prominent bullies. Thus, he was out in no time. It was Sun and Ainam who took him in, and a close bond between them developed.

Sun began to feel for In – in a romantic way and made his moves. But In prefers Ainam, or so he said. What could have been a sweet friendship between the boys turned sour. Sun tries to move on, but In sends mixed signals.

I’m going, to be honest with you. You know how I feel about you. If that kind of relationship is impossible, then I think you should just let me go.

– Sun

At the end of My Dear Loser, there is no closure (nor any conclusion) between the boys.

Sun and I have always been friends. He’s really a great friend. He’s the one I’m closest with. But suddenly one day he thinks of me as something else. That’s freaking unfair to me. – In

Episode 2 of Our Skyy begins with In having traveled for miles in pursuit of Sun. When they finally meet up, Sun appears to enjoy the company of a travel companion. Our young pursuer can’t help but show his displeasure. Having realized his mistake, In is not giving up.

The episode is straightforward yet packed with tension (and a gorgeous countryside location!). Having joined a photo contest entitled ‘River of Life,’ Sun aims to win the plum prize of a trip to Japan. While Toey offers his technical assistance, In joins the duo and hopes to seize an opportunity to corner Sun and say his piece.

Chimon, who starred in the delectable Sweet Boy (2016) and The Gifted (2018), is no amateur. He is true to his gay character and knows how Sun thinks, acts, and reacts. He delivers a performance that is filled with a certain longing and pain. At 18, he has developed a subtle acting style that can deliver all the necessary emotional punches.

Pluem, at 21, looks so baby-faced that you could mistake him for a 17-year-old. Early in his career, he plays one of the leads in the coming-of-age gem Grean Fiction (2013). He’s also part of the ensemble cast of the dance-drama Slam Dance: The Series (2017). There were few opportunities for Pluem to shine in My Dear Loser, but he introduces to the audience who In really is.

The two actors have undeniable chemistry – it’s obvious that they are comfortable working closely together. Fan Service or not, the In-Sun team is a strong contender for the BL love team of the year.

One of my favorite scenes has to be the singing part, where both boys play the guitar and put what they’ve been hiding inside into music.

Toey (Mike Chinnarat Siriphongchawalit), Sun’s travel companion and ‘mentor,’ kept himself highly visible in In’s romantic pursuit of the other boy. Is he a rival or someone with a hidden agenda?

Having seen the other episodes where memory registers so quickly, I find the In-Sun tandem exciting and unpredictable. There’s plenty that this couple can offer to an expectant BL public.

I love everything about this episode – In’s shy, tentative, yet sincere ‘reveal’ at the end provides for a satisfying conclusion.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars [See our Review Guide]