As we approach the new year, the slew of news updates has been slow. So, we are rounding up the exclusives for 2023!
Let Me Into Your Heart
Just days after it was reported that P.PICHA’s novel ‘Let Me Into Your Heart’ was being adapted into a drama series, finally the casting has been confirmed.
Adapted from the novel “Kho Pen Phra-ek Nai Huajai…Phra-ek?” (ขอเป็นพระเอกในหัวใจ…พระเอก?) by the popular Thai author, the drama focuses on two men from different groups who are hired to star in a Likay (Thai theatrical play). On the surface, everying appears to flow seamlessly, but behind the scenes, the two keep clashing like mad.
Intouch Kooramasuwan (Boyband, Destiny Seeker), Leng Teerachot, Nu Pittiwat, and Tod Panapong (Venus in the Sky) will be leading the ensemble cast.
A Secretly Love
Adding to the excitement surrounding the premiere of “A Secretly Love”, Maximon Production has released the official trailer. Adapted from the novel “Pluem Khon Prot” (ปลื้มคนโปรด) by Avery Pie, the show stars veteran actor Kimmon Warodom (2moons, Gen Y S1 & S2, Close Friends S1 & S2, That’s My Candy) and Kut Tanawat (Chains of Heart) in the lead roles, Pluem and Khonprot. The story focuses on Khonprot, a third-year head hazer of the engineering faculty, has a secret crush on Pluem, a tsundere fourth-year head hazer. Over the years, he’s seen Pluem cycle through many girlfriends. Recently, after a public breakup, however, Khonprot thinks things may be different and decides to take a chance. The show will air from February 17th 2024 on Channel 3 and WeTV.
Official Trailer-
The Hidden Moon
Months ago when this project was first announced, MGY Entertainment released a poster and pilot teaser for the show, featuring Benjamin Brasier alongside Folk Touch. Then, a few days later, they announced a casting call and auditions were conducted. Later, it was revealed that David Matthew Roberts and Thanachai Sakchaicharoenkul will be playing the lead roles, Mas & Khen. Finally, clearing all confusion, MGY Entertainment unveiled the finalized cast. Adapted from “The Hidden Moon (เดือนพราง)” by Violet Rain (author of “I Feel You Linger in the Air”), the show is a supernatural horror thriller and is majorly set in 1914s. Here’s hoping, they don’t start a revolving door of new casting again!
Synopsis-
The story follows a writer, Khen, who lives and works in Bangkok. He is hired to write an article about an old mansion in Chiang Mai which is being converted into a café in order to attract tourists. On his way there he gets into a serious accident where he almost loses his life. From that day strange things start happening to him. He starts to see ghosts of people who died at the mansion, one in particular catches his attention.
Heroin
Good news for avid fans who are looking forward to watching the Thai remake of Chinese BL “Addicted Heroin”. Adapted from the novel “Are You Addicted?” (你丫上瘾了) by Chai Ji Dan (柴鸡蛋), the Chinese adaptation premiered in 2016 and was promptly banned by the censorship citing the homosexual nature of the work. Despite the strict regulations implemented by the Chinese, a censored version of the novel, titled “Stay With Me” was released this year, which received positive reviews. Banking on this popularity, the Thai shores are remaking the old classic with an all together new casting. August Vachiravit (Hero) and Mac Nattapat (Pop) will be reprising the main couple, Timmy Xu (Bai Luo Yin) and Johnny Huang (Gu Hai). Jur Vasin (Tiger) and Newyear Nawaphat (Only) will be reprising the roles of the supporting couple, Chen Wen (Yang Meng) and Lin Feng Song (You Qi).
The Rebound
If you are suffering from withdrawal symptoms, because “Dear Gangster Oppa” has ended and you can’t get your #MeenPing fix, then rejoice. Their upcoming sports drama “The Rebound” has wrapped up filming and will possibly premiere in the first half of 2024. Directed by Golf Tanwarin (609 Bedtime Story’ and The Eclipse Series), the show stars Meen Nichakoon and Ping Krittanun (Ai Long Nai The Series) in lead roles, alongside Nammon Krittanai (A Tale of Thousand Stars) and Frank Thantasaran (Cause You’re My Boy, 2gether, Love Syndrome III & Crazy Handsome Rich) as the supporting couple.
Beside You
DFJ entertainment has released a minute-long trailer for its upcoming drama “Beside You”. The show stars rookie actors Hey Wachirawit, Onzen Kiadtiphum, and Little Siravit in lead roles. Hey will be portraying the main lead, Nine who is a cat lover; Onzen will be playing the role of Hope, Nine’s cat who suddenly transforms into a cat one day. Little will be playing Nine’s boyfriend, Tar.
Official Trailer-
The Next Prince Series
In a funky post, the social media outlets dropped an interesting update for Zee Pruk and Nunew Chawarin’s upcoming regal romance “The Next Prince Series”. As per the announcement, official pilot will be released in the first quarter of 2024. Here’s hoping we get to watch Zee-Nunew on the silver screen soon!
We will back with more updates, stay tuned!