#gmmtv 2021

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[gunsatthaphan]

03/09/1998 - happy birthday to the king, the legend, the light of my life (and the actor that he is) 🥺

~ ⋆˙⟡ ♡˙⟡ ✨🫶🏻💘🫳🏻🐈‍⬛🍊⋆˙⟡ ♡˙⟡ ~

[isaiditspossible]

[joongdunking]

JASPER and their other talents

Google translate with original article in Spanish here

[offjumpoladulkittiporn]

I'm so sad this friendship hasn't been explored more 🥺🫶

[cankersoregirl]

Inspired by @itsallaboutbl’s poll 🥰

[isbelevans]

Continuing with my F4 Thailand watch and why do Gorya and Lita have more chemistry together than either of them have with Thyme 😭

[bl-bam-beyond]

A LOOK BACK TO THE BEGINNING OF PONDPHUWIN & THEIR FIRST BL TOGETHER: FISH UPON THE SKY (FUTS) as MORK AND PI

Pi was originally to be played by THANAWIN PHOLCHAROENRAT aka WINNY but instead PHUWIN TANGSAKYUEN stepped into the role.

This year WINNY joined PONDPHUWIN in WE ARE: THE SERIES where PHUWIN & WINNY played best friends Pheem & Q. with WINNY paired with his partner SATANG.

FISH UPON THE SKY (2021, THAILAND)

Episode 1 (CLIPS FROM THE 1ST EPISODE)

Pi (PHUWIN TANGSAKYUEN) hates the handsome med student Mork (NARAVIT LERTRATKOSUM aka POND) because he sees him as a threat in winning the heart of Muang Nan. Until he learns it is him Mork desires.

@pose4photoml

[meu-light]

I think they really fucked up in 2023...

In 2022 they announced like 20something shows for 2023 and they already moved like 7 for 2024...

Even during covid restrictions and the quarantine they didn't have to move that many shows...

What happened GMMTV?

[dribs-and-drabbles]

Absolutely. Agree to all of this. But hijacking this post to say after seeing Ryan in that cute purple cardigan and then knowing he's going to wear that cute pink and blue vest next week, I'm lowkey (highkey) wishing that he busts out this cardigan at some point.

But sadly I don't think he will 😥

(As a small aside, I was not surprised to see yet another item worn by someone in Only Friends...we're nearing 50 items of clothing from OF worn in other shows now)

Nine is *that* intern

Nine did not just intern with Jane and date him. He was *the* intern who didn't have a background in the field yet got the big job!

But I don't think that it was *just* that Nine got the job without the background. I think Nine got the job based on Jane's idea!

And the colors tell me this!

Brown Boy Tae in his brown shirt is still filling up a pink water bottle because he misses his Pink Person Mee.

Pink Person Mee is wearing pink and black because she is falling for Black Brooder Judy.

Red Rascal Pie is wearing red because she is a badass who has always known herself.

But Yellow/Orange Oddity Pah is only painting with his color this week because he struggled with self-confidence and self-image thinking he wasn't talented enough.

And, of course, Green Guy Ryan wore pink "self care" heart socks,

and a little heart on his purple sweater over his heart because he is in love with Jane.

So what does this have to do with Blue Boy Jane?!

I wrote a couple of weeks ago that my handy dandy 7" Chromebook's screen resolution was soooo dark that it was hard to tell if Jane was black or blue.

BUT IT WASN'T THE SCREEN RESOLUTION!

Like all the other characters, colors evolve based on interactions and feelings with and for other characters. Tae is carrying a pink bottle, Mee is wearing black, Ryan is in his heart era, and Jane's blue has evolved throughout the show to be lighter, yet the show confirmed that Jane was dark blue . . . which is because of this Black Brooder!

It has to be difficult to be a light Blue Boy in love with an intern when Jane has this dark cloud of his previous idea-stealing boyfriend who got the credit and the job for his idea lingering behind his back, no?

So not only was I finally told what Jo's job is (THE PRESIDENT!),

But now I think I pieced together why Blue Boy Jane is so damn dark all the time!

A Black Brooder not only took credit for their shared idea and got the big directing job, but also broke Jane's heart because they were dating and Jane helped his boyfriend, who had no background in the field, since he loved him!

I don't know why I'm smiling. Well, I know why I'm smiling because a good color narrative makes me happy, but that's a sad story IF it's true which it could not be true and I just made up an entire thing that is actually not the story and that specific previous intern experience could have nothing to do with Nine and Jane's relationship and Nine only dated and nothing more.

But Jane does seem a lot lighter around Ryan.

Well, anywho! Ryan is wearing pink (for love) and Jane's (light) blue next week

While Tae is going through his Sad Boy Era in black because his heart is broken and he is miserable and when people are sad and heartbroken their colors turn darker and . . .

I THINK I'M RIGHT ABOUT NINE AND JANE!

[guzhufuren]

some GMMTV QL statistics 🏳️‍🌈

2014-2015 lineups: 18 shows, 0 of them queer (0%)

2016 lineup: 19 shows, 1 of them queer (5%)

2017 lineup: 16 shows, 3 of them queer (19%)

2018 lineup: 12 shows, 2 of them queer (17%)

2019 lineup: 13 shows, 4 of them queer (31%)

2020 lineup: 21 shows, 6 of them queer (28%)

2021 lineup: 16 shows, 4 of them queer (25%)

2022 lineup: 23 shows, 8 of them queer (35%)

2023 lineup: 24 shows, 9 of them queer (37%)

2024 lineup: 29 shows, 16 of them queer (55%)

2025 lineup: 20 shows, 19 of them queer (95%)

gmmtv finally gave up on their silly het hobbies and we are going for 100% gayness from next year forward

[gunsatthaphan]

https://twitter.com/tiedyebright/status/1358217924633190400?t=HEf1mlnPrUgA-OKQ1hLvfw&s=19 Throwback

[little-one-eyed-monsters]

Quick Pitch: Dream Projects for my Favorite Thai BL pairs

For context: When Singto Prachaya left GMMTV in 2021, and ceased all partner activities with Krist, I was truly heartbroken.

We all have our entry series into the BL genre. Many of us might have started with 2Gether-- the BL that helped usher the genre into the mainstream, or KinnPorsche, the most high-production BL series of its time.

For me, it was Thailand's Sotus. I absolutely adored KristSingto and was rooting for them to have more shows. When Singto left, I was devastated.

I don't blame Singto of course. By that point GMMTV really was giving him and Krist the short end of the career stick, but man, what a bummer. I used to joke with fellow Peraya fanclub members that my dream project for KristSingto, if in an impossible world Singto rejoins GMMTV, is about exes getting back together, just to be really meta about it.

Fast forward late 2024, and GMMTV announced a series called The Ex-Morning starring Krist and Singto.

And ya' know what? I'll take credit for that (even though I had nothing to do with it). Yes, I called that.

So since I'm obviously a wizard, Harry (proof above), let me conjure up a few more dream projects for my favorite Thai BL pairs, in the hopes that the BL gods, (a.k.a producers) will heed it.

Also, I did one of these for SmartBoom of Top Form already (because they deserve to have more shows yesterday) here.

Alright, let's begin with:

1. Yinwar- a BL remake of Korea's Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

War's truly expressive, overdramatic acting style is PERFECT for historical dramas. He's a shoe-in for scenes that require intense confrontations and betreyals. I'd even argue that War's technique often clashes with Yin's boy-next-door acting style, which fits more rom-com than drama. So the perfect vehicle to balance the two? A main character from the present (Yin) gets isekai'd into the past, and finds himself in the middle of a civil war, and the true heir to the kingdom (War) is mounting a coup to overthrow his father's evil advisers. I can picture the shenanigans already 😅

Just a tip tho, PLEASE do not follow the ending of Moon Lovers for YinWar. The original ending was depressing. Let's give YinWar happier endings in 2025 and beyond.

2. UpPoom- an adaptation of USA's Red, White and Royal Blue

Both Up and Poom are such masterful actors-- truly leagues ahead of the current BL roster. And most of it has to do with their experience (which I touched upon in a previous post). However, because they're both great at playing broody or villainous characters, the audience often forgets that Up and Poom are actually VERY good at one genre-- COMEDY.

Poom absolutely STOLE the show as the wisecrack sidekick in Jenny AM/PM (a series starring Singto), while Up had great comedic timing in Start Up TH. So imagine a romcom filled with both wild shenanigans, and a broody, political sideplot-- a dream project for Up and Poom. Up will play the son of Thailand's Prime Minister, helping in his father's re-election campaign while running for a cabinet position himself (perfect for Up, considering his doctorate in Political Science). He falls in love with the worst person he can possibly end up with due to Thailand's strict les majeste laws-- the King's second son and the only heir to the throne of Thailand (Poom). Chaos ensues.

Up and Poom can balance between the serious, tearjerking scenes of the plot, while maintaining the chemistry and rom-com core of the original. Bonus: Poom loves desserts! Let them eat cake! (Or get smothered in cake)

3. BossNoeul- a BL adaptation of USA spy film Mr. and Mrs. Smith

A sexy action thriller for BossNoeul. Need I say more? Both of them have previously expressed their desire to star in action-themed series. But Boss' acting style and persona aren't quite suited for the brute and macho demeanor that Kinnporsche, or even Manner of Death, has. His strength lies in being mysterious-- suave, predatory, but not too forward; like a fox. Boss would play a great James Bond character.

And Noeul plays desire devastatingly well. Say what you want about that boy's acting-- his sex appeal is still the best in the business. He can go from innocent to sexy in one glance. A femme fatale-type character who uses both his skill and beauty to get the job done? Magic.

Combine the two and you get a series that will break the internet the same way Brangelina broke our collective minds in the early 2000s.

4. TayNew- a remake of Taiwanese BL Papa and Daddy

As a Polca, I've always been well-fed by the GMM machine. Even when New refused to renew an exclusive contract with GMMTV years ago, he didn't cease to take projects with them, and star along Tay in any and all manner of shows and content. They've had so many BLs, and more to come. They have their own mascot now, dear God. They'll have their own building at the GMM compound at this rate.

It is therefore only fitting that the longest-surviving Thai BL pair gets the most mature storyline any ship can possibly get--parenthood. Tay and New have established such a comfortable, domestic dynamic that they'll blend seamlessly into the role of new parents navigating marriage and their own family unit. It can serve as a wholesome tribute to Thailand's legalization of same-sex unions. Show how the adoption system remains brutal for same sex couples. And let's be real: Tay and New have no need for storylines that establish romance and chemistry anymore. They're so in sync and recognizable that even their bromance shows like Peaceful Property read off as BL. They ARE the romance now.

Do it, GMM. Give us sweet domesticity.

5. Billkin and PP Krit- a BL remake of Japan's The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window

My biggest gripe with BKPP's remake of Marry My Dead Body is that, similar to its Taiwanese adaptation, it feels like the producers didn't commit to the bit. And what is that bit, you may ask? It's the bit where the main homophobic cop character is obviously queer-coded. At times he showed true attraction to his ghostly husband, and by the end, even starts to question himself and his motives. But that's a rant for another post. What I'm trying to say here is that Billkin and PP Krit were obviously hampered by the source material. I want them to redeem themselves with a better vehicle.

The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window features the same supernatural and mystery elements that MMDB does-- about the unlikely partnership between a clairvoyant bookstore clerk, who gets hired by an exorcist assisting in police investigations. It's the perfect show to showcase Billkin and PP Krit's dramatic chops, given the heavy plot, but also a chance for them to feature in something befitting their star quality-- an intelligent plot with great character dynamics, and the most horrifying fantastical scenes to boot. They would easily KILL these roles. And this time, I know they'll make it a true BL, since the original manga relied on the romance of its characters for later plot resolutions.

6. WilliamEst- a remake of Taiwanese BL We Best Love

I gotta admit, this was a tough pick. I've seen so many Taiwanese BLs, but We Best Love is still MY number one from Taiwan, and my number 5 of all time. There's something so charming and light about it, while delivering truly believable performances and a relationship dynamic that's so well-matched. In my book, William and Est have some very big shoes to fill.

But I really think they could do it. They match the age and personality of the characters well. William can play the moody, temperamental 2nd fiddle who's unrequitedly in love with his best friend, while Est can play William's quieter, and better-skilled rival who's always had a thing for William's character. Bonus: Est is a nationally-ranked swimmer, and William is a musical prodigy, which are integral traits of the original characters. William and Est also exhibit a comfortable familiarity with each other due to their long acquaintance, again similar to the original characters.

7. DaouOffroad- a remake of Taiwanese BL First Note of Love

How do Daou and Offroad NOT have a music-themed series yet? Their whole persona revolves around their musicality! I want them to navigate the highs and lows of the music industry, while being a little jaded about all of it.

Daou could really play off a character whose disillusioned about his fame and carries around a personal tragic backstory. I think Daou would relate to all this pretty organically, given his early struggles in the industry. Offroad can play the fan-turned-upstart who'll help Daou find meaning to his music again. And then they'll release an OST-adjacent album that will sell millions of copies around the world 😅

And for a bonus:

Neo Trai (yes, just Neo 😅)- a truly unhinged remake of Japan's legendary show A Man Who Defies the World of BL

In my head, they'll film this at the top floor of the GMM building, with all of GMMTV's established BL pairs just casually being lovey-dovey in the weirdest places-- the breakroom, the main office, the stairwell, even the bathrooms. Neo, traumatized, is out here trying to buy lunch at the concessionaire stall downstairs 😅

Neo resolutely rejects all manner of "pairings" being thrown at him, until at the end he latches on to the one guy nobody wants to pair him up with (Mond Tanutchai maybe? Hahaha the ghost ship in My Golden Blood lives in my head rent-free). Imagine the CHAOS- I love it dearly already.

That's all and thanks for finishing this mammoth-sized post. If you don't see your ship here, feel free to share which dream projects you have for yours, and feel free to make lists of your own. Stay kooky folks! 😁

[offjumpoladulkittiporn]

too cute to handle: the official anthem of gmmtv safe house 😆🫶

[thebroccolination]

WHY ARE KRISTSINGTO A BIG DEAL?

TikTok | YouTube

KristSingto are widely respected in the Thai BL industry for their contribution to its historic rise in popularity, but largely because of the language barrier, interfans generally know much less about them. Luckily, @ysphcpb has been kind enough to translate their lesser-known content on her blog, and recently posted some of KristSingto's earlier interview moments as gifs here.

Essentially, once their work on "SOTUS" was complete, Krist and Singto were set loose into the world without any protection or guidance from GMMTV. Just twenty and twenty-one years old when "SOTUS" had its blessing ceremony of January 2016, Krist and Singto went on to experience relentless homophobia from the press and public, constant belittling of their acting abilities as "just BL actors," invasive personal questions from reporters and fans alike, and much more that we'll never know. At very young ages.

In 2022, I made a Twitter thread to dismantle the pervasive rumor of Krist's """homophobia""" with what little I could gather that had been translated into English. I did it mainly because in 2021, I'd seen interfans post photos of Krist's car upside down on the road joyfully hoping he was dead.

Hundreds upon hundreds spat virulent hatred at him without researching any of the claims made against him, and very few have since admitted they were wrong. Some try to claim that "he was homophobic," but I'm fascinated by how they arrived at that conclusion given that Krist asked his parents for their blessing to audition for a queer role in an indie series when he was an unknown university student.

Krist was defending the queer community along with Singto from their very first interviews as a twenty-year-old with zero media training.

I can only say so much about this, and truly, my opinion doesn't matter. So I decided to compile and stitch the videos together and actually show people a tiny portion of what they both went through. We'll never know it all, but please consider that what you see these hosts say is what they were comfortable saying to Krist and Singto on television.

So imagine what it was like behind the scenes.

Kit has said more than once that the one thing he can't stand is when he's misunderstood. And given that he had a long, long history of being discriminated against himself while standing up for the queer community and defending his pride in being a BL actor, it must have been surreal for him to have a wave of international fans appear in droves in 2020 screaming "homophobe" at him in languages he doesn't even speak.

The same guy who attended the farewell party for the gay magazine "Attitude" after featuring on the cover with Singto twice in very risque poses, and told a story about his queer friend whose parents couldn't accept his sexuality:

Even when GMMTV put him on the path of het series, Kit never stopped talking about his pride in Thai BL.

He's not, and he never was, the end. \o/

Meanwhile, Singto has always been adamant that BL shouldn't be considered unique from other stories.

For nine years, he's been saying the same thing! He's not tired of it yet, either! He'll keep saying it.

There's one interview with Singto in particular I think every Thai BL fan should watch because he's incredibly eloquent and it's fully subbed!

I know newer fans are less likely to throw rocks at Kit than fans I joined fandom with back in 2020, so forgive me for the hints of frustration. It's been a long five years of people making assumptions about him when he has done quite literally nothing to deserve the rampant verbal abuse he's gotten from interfans.

I hope that by making this video as a resource, people will see what Krist and Singto both went through.

To appreciate that they got through it with as much grace as they did.

So they could become the experienced, kindhearted seniors they are now, who protect their juniors of all genders from the nightmares they had to go through.

[bevioletskies]

gmmtv + character fashion ↳ milk pansa as "ink" in bad buddy (2021)