What happens when your work leads you into a world and a love you least expect?

Thus begins Revamp the Undead Story, GMMTV’s newest Thai BL starring Boun Noppanut Guntachai as Ramil Soleil Jonoel and Prem Warut Chawalitrujiwong as Punn Winnala. Punn, the owner of a vintage shop, is asked by a gallery-owning friend to restore a painting that was mysteriously vandalized. During the process, Punn injures himself, and his blood awakens Ramil, the last descendant of a vampire lineage, who has been trapped inside the painting for more than a century. But Ramil doesn’t emerge with his powers intact. Suddenly hunted and vulnerable, he turns to Punn for help. Together, they set out to find Ramil’s former vampire servants, now living among humans, in hopes of restoring what he’s lost.

I’ll be the first to admit, I usually hesitate with vampire stories. They tend to either soar or fall flat. But Revamp surprised me. I’ve followed Boun and Prem since Until We Meet Again, and I’ve been eager to see them in their first big GMMTV project together. While the first three episodes could benefit from tighter dialogue and pacing, I found myself far more invested than expected.

What I didn’t see coming was humor, which is honestly a smart production choice. Vampire dramas rarely lean into lightheartedness, yet Ramil’s interactions are often funny and endearing, especially with his three servants: Methas (Mark Jiruntanin Trairattanayon), Ciar (Barcode Tinnasit Isarapongporn), and Mekhin (Aun Napat Patcharachavalit). Their banter feels natural, their quirks make them relatable (Mekhin’s fear of blood, Ciar’s jealousy, Methas’ loyalty), and together they give the show an unexpected found family warmth.

Ramil himself is fascinating, trusting, open-hearted, and led by emotion, which contrasts beautifully with Punn’s logic-driven, somber approach to life. They balance each other in a way that feels deliberate, and Punn’s hidden secrets only add intrigue. Especially with the looming threat of the Hunters, there’s a real sense of danger threaded through their growing bond.

And it isn’t just Ramil and Punn who shine. There’s a spark between Mekhin and Punn’s brother, Pokpong (Stamp Panachkorn Rueksiriaree), that I hope the series explores further. My only concern is balance: the ensemble cast is strong, but I’ve seen series like Between Us get weighed down by too many competing side plots. Revamp doesn’t need to ignore its supporting cast. They’re a strength, but it does need to prioritize its main story to keep the emotional momentum.

What sets Revamp apart for me is how the vampire mythology plays second fiddle to the relationships. The mythology fits into the relationships, not the other way around, which makes the series more accessible and more heartfelt. And at its center, Boun and Prem’s partnership is as dependable and chemistry-filled as ever, a reminder of why so many root for them and their enduring friendship both on and off screen.

So far, Revamp the Undead Story is proving itself to be more than just another supernatural BL. It’s a story about trust, family, and love in unexpected places. With fangs, yes, but with plenty of heart too.

For a fresh spin on a well-worn trope, check out Revamp the Undead Story now on iQiyi and the GMMTV YouTube channel.

Rating- 4 out of 5