Teen romance

Pineare gets dramatic

By Thanakrit Charoenphon
Photos by Varuth Hirunyatheb and
courtesy of www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Sick-Season-2/708858729209770?fref=ts

Love Sick The Series began as a popular yaoi story shared on the Dek-D website. Originally called Love Sick: Choon La Moon Noom Kang Kaeng Nam Ngen (Love Sick: Chaos Between Guys in Blue Shorts), the story became Love Sick The Series for its small screen debut last year.

The series focuses on romantic stories between the two male leading characters, Phun (White Nawat) and No (Captain Chonlathorn). Yuri is the third party in their relationship, and is played by Pannin Charnmanoon (Pineare). Yuri stands out because of her unpretentious acting and cheerful personality. In the second and final season of the series, Yuri has many challenging dramatic scenes.

Student Weekly recently met up with 17-year-old Pineare, who told us all about her acting challenges and her co-stars.

Student Weekly: Why did you decide to audition for Love Sick The Series?

Pineare: My friend read the original story and liked it. She told me to give the audition a try, so I went with a friend.

Student Weekly: How do you feel about yaoi fiction?

Pineare: I like to read both yaoi and yuri online, but I prefer yuri, which is kind of adorable. I think many women like yaoi because they believe love has no gender.

Student Weekly: How does Love Sick The Series differ from other similar shows?

Pineare: This show emphasises sincere love.

Student Weekly: Has your life changed since the series aired on TV?

Pineare: During the first season, I had to skip classes to film the show. When I hang out at a mall, people ask me to take pictures with them or follow me, but it doesn’t happen a lot or bother me.

Student Weekly: How do you feel about your character, Yuri?

Pineare: I like her. She is an ordinary girl who is cheerful and optimistic, but in the second season, her part becomes more dramatic. However, I don’t like her babbling personality, which is different from my true personality.

Student Weekly: Which scene was the most difficult for you to film?

Pineare: The scene where No breaks up with Yuri. I had to express mixed emotions. Yuri tried to show her happiness, but she was actually sad. These two emotions were in contrast, and I had to do them both at the same time.

Student Weekly: How do you handle the difficult scenes?

Pineare: I get into character and rehearse before filming. I also re-read the fiction, which helps me to understand the script more. But I like dramatic roles. They're challenging.

Student Weekly: How do your co-stars treat you?

Pineare: When I hang out with other actors and the crew, White and Captain treat me like a child who can’t take care of myself. When we go out, they always check to make sure I don't get lost. [Laughs.]

Student Weekly: What are White and Captain like in real life?

Pineare: White is like a brother who takes care of younger actors on the set. Captain is nice and lively. He always treats his fans nicely. Even when he's tired, he still takes pictures with his fans. While working, they're both very focused.

Student Weekly: What are your foreign fans like?

Pineare: My Indonesian fans welcomed me warmly at the airport when I had a holiday there with my family. Chinese fans are really dedicated. They gave White and Captain iPads and iPhones! We held three fan meetings in Shanghai in one day. Captain was the most popular cast member there.

Student Weekly: How do you deal with criticism?

Pineare: Everybody can criticise. I sometimes see comments with vulgar words and I wish they would use polite words. My acting didn’t get criticised but some people said my skin was too dark and I was getting chubby. I don’t take them seriously.

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