Middleman's Love - Thailand

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* These posters are for the revised version of the series following Mii2's departure from the production.


This series was originally going to be called 'Middle Love' but it has now been changed to 'Middleman's Love'. It's the first big project for Mii2 and is still currently in production. To be honest there's not a lot of detail available for it yet but I thought I might as well start a thread since it's proposed sequel has already been given a thread of its own and this is the show that will come out first.

The synopsis goes: "Jade is a graphic designer who has always been overlooked due to being a middle child. He doesn't have much confidence and does not expect a romantic relationship. When new intern Mai arrives at his office, Jade notices that the attractive student often stares at him and his friend Uea. He believes Mai is interested in Uea, but it is he who is the one that has actually caught Mai's eyes. What will happen now that Jade is no longer overlooked or being cast as the middleman for others?"

Here's the MyDramaList page.


The pilot teaser (more of a cast reveal) was put out last December:



Followed by the 'prologue teaser' which also features Net and James who will be the main couple in the proposed "Bed Friend" spin-off:




There's no official information on how many episodes it will have but I vaguely remember seeing the pics from a photo shoot (presumably done at the same time as the pilot teaser) which claimed it was going to be a Mii2 mini-series. That was last November so it could have all changed now. No other information has been forthcoming yet either. In fact, the poster above still has the earlier title and no new publicity material has been released since. Mandee and Domundi TV are the co producers.

[kevvoi]

I remember seeing this one awhile back - and then nothing. There was some other promo (or maybe the first clip you posted -it was 2-3 months ago, so my memory isn't clear) that really hyped up Tommy and Jimmy's presence in the show. I am looking forward to it though.

[mizuryuu]

I'm looking forward to this since I love Mii2. I'm actually have higher anticipation for Peach of Time though.

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Finally a new poster (more like a banner!) with the updated title:

[mizuryuu]

Very sad to hear, but Jimmy had to drop out due to personal reason. As such, Tommy is also dropping out. The filming will be postponed until they recast the two roles.

I assume the reason Jimmy dropped out is due to the mental health issues mentioned in the announcement 2 weeks ago. I was really hoping they just delay filming Middleman's Love til Jimmy gets better, but I guess the issue may be severe enough that it was better to recast.

I am so sad that this is happening as I was really looking forward to another Mii2-lead BL. Since Tommy didn't want to move forward without Jimmy, hope this that the Mii2 ship is still going strong and they will eventually be able to get another show.

[dmagiclight]

the fact that Tommy didn't want to film without Jimmy really tells how much he cares about Jimmy

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Here's Mandee's official announcement:

[mizuryuu]

I heard some people were wondering why Jimmy dropped out instead of the company switching things around and doing Bed Friend first to give time for Jimmy to recover. My guess is because Bed Friend runs parallel to Middleman's Love with plenty of cameos between the two couples in each other's shows, it isn't possible to film Bed Friend without Jimmy. And since it doesn't make sense to delay both shows indefinitely, it make the most sense for Jimmy to drop out.

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Jimmy has posted a message on twitter:



Here's the translation: 

"It was another day that I regret the most in my life. Sorry to everyone who has been waiting I really couldn't go on with ease. Everything was hard and hard. more than I can take Failure in life and guilt will always be with me and it should be the punishment I deserve. Sorry P' Aof and everyone involved. Sorry."

It doesn't look like he's in a good place. 

[mizuryuu]

This is so sad. It is so hard for people with mental issues as it is invisible to the public and often misunderstood. I hope he takes all the time he needs to get better. His health is more important than work.

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Following Jimmy and Tommy's withdrawal from 'The Middleman's Love" series, Production company  Mandee have revealed who will replace them - Tutor Koraphat ('Cutie Pie') and Yim Pharinyakorn ('Cutie Pie') will take over the roles of Jade and Mai. Apparently some script changes to the character's personalities have also been made, while the series is currently projected for release in the first half of 2023.

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Here's the first teaser trailer for the revised version without Jimmy:

No subs yet.

[mizuryuu]

Every time I watch this, my mind just mentally replace the character with Mii2. It sad cause Mii2 were perfect for the roles. Also, I hope they go with less cringy comedy and more drama.

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The series has finally got a confirmed release date!

It will premiere on Friday 10th November and will air on channel One31. The international, uncut release will be on iQIYI.

  

New Synopsis: "Jade works as a graphic designer. He is always the one in the middle. Middle child. He has got average grades in school. People around him, either his siblings or his friends, are so good-looking that he has always been overlooked or becomes just a middleman for those who want to know his siblings and friends personally. Jade has been in this situation for years and has to accept it unwillingly. He has built a high wall in his heart. He does not expect a romantic relationship since he has learned that whoever comes to him just wants to get close to the people around him.

One day, his office welcomes an intern called Mai. Mai is an attractive student who is popular among the girls in the office. Jade notices that Mai often stares at him and his friend, Uea. He thinks Mai is interested in Uea, and yes- he will become a middleman for this again. But he does not know that the one Who actually catches Mai's eye is him. Let's see what will happen when the middleman is not overlooked as before!"

[mizuryuu]

I really hope they went with a different tone than the super comedic one they took for the trailer.

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Here's the new Official trailer:

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Episode 1 (TV version):

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Episode 2 teaser courtesy of Mandee Channel:

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Episode 2:

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Teaser for Episode 3:

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Episode 3:

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Teaser for Episode 4:

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Episode 4:

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Teaser for Episode 5:

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Episode 5: