Considered to be the first Thai BL series and also the initiator of the expansion of Asian boy love dramas to the rest of the continent and the world, 'Love Sick The Series' explores the experiences of students who attend an exclusively university. male called Friday College, based on the budding love story between Noh, the president of his music club, and Phun, the vice president of the Student Council of the aforementioned house of higher studies.
The series has two seasons: the first aired in Thailand from July 6, 2014 to September 21, 2014, with 12 episodes, and the second in 2015, with 36 episodes. In April 2019, the main characters appeared in the three-part miniseries 'Reminders'.
Broadcast on Channel 9, the series is directed by Andy Rachyd Kusolkulsiri, the filmmaker of the Thai queer scene for writing and directing both the first season, as well as many other series and films, such as the homoerotic drama 'Me: My Familiar People', which caused a stir due to the strong sexual scenes, and for being the producer of the comedy 'Tom Gay', which portrays the relationships of a gay and lesbian couple.
Also behind the cameras are Cheewin Thanamin Wongskulphat ('Why R U?', 2020), who plays Jenny in the first season, a director, producer and owner of Copy A Bangkok who is credited with being the first producer of the series Y in Thailand, and Yuan Tin Tun Danop, the director of 'Hit Bite Love', the daring series adorned with sexual scenes and sadomasochism, the films 'Tom Gay', 'Let's Go Bangkok Holiday' and 'The Right Man : Because I Love You', and the series 'Make It Right' and 'War of High School', among others.
With extensive experience in addressing topics such as homosexuality, homophobia, love triangles, secret affairs, multiple partners, family conflicts, unrequited love, youth and the school environment, the trio of directors adapt the original novel of "Thai Boys Love Love Sick: The Chaotic Lives of Blue Shorts Guys", written by Latika Chumpoo, the Thai screenwriter and novelist who publishes her work under the pseudonym Indrytimes, doing a very restrained job of putting teenagers before the cameras.
We are facing a story of coming of age and coming out of the closet. Also, before a love story. I wouldn't say it's an LGBT+ story because their struggle to fall in love is more complex than gender. As in the first season, the series stands out for adapting many Japanese yaoi tropes.
Starring Captain Chonlathorn Kongyingyong ('Rak Sood Jai Yai Tua Saeb, 2023), and White Nawat Phumphotingam, ('Water Boyy The Series, 2017), as Noh and Punn, the script of the series is written by Kwang Latika Chumpoo (' Cause You're My Boy', 2018), the same Thai screenwriter and novelist author of the novel on which the series is based, Fern Tanyatorn Butyee ('ReminderS', 2019), and Saipirun Chaichiangpin ('May-December Romance, 2021).
The beautiful cinematography of Panit Jirawattananunt (Midnight Motel', 2023), the correct editing of New Siwaj Sawatmaneekul and the music of Boy Sompob Pokepoon ('2 Worlds', 2024), capture the viewer and immerse them in this exciting series.
It's adorable how Siam and related areas are shown. The daytime scenes and especially the nighttime ones are beautiful.

THE HISTORY

The second season of Love Sick the Series begins with Noh and Punn deciding to be just friends. The two focus on preparing for Friday College's main football event while maintaining their platonic relationship. When the game ends, Noh, Punn and their friends celebrate their victory at a restaurant where Noh meets Golf, a former student of Friday College.
Golf tells Noh about a disturbing indiscretion involving Aim, Punn's girlfriend. Golf asks Noh to tell his friend Punn about Aim's indiscretion, as it was the right thing to do as Punn's friend. Noh struggles with this information and drinks too much and ends up at Punn's house, further confirming her relationship with Punn to her sister Pang and her friends.
Later, Aim and Yuri invite Punn and Noh on a couple's vacation to Hua Hin to spend time together. During a quiet moment in Hua Hin, Noh is faced with evidence of Aim's indiscretion, confirming Golf's claims. Noh then begins to worry about how he will tell Punn the truth about his girlfriend without hurting him.
When Noh's friends throw an impromptu party at Noh's house, Punn shows up and accidentally stumbles upon Golf's evidence that shows Aim's secret. Punn runs off, struggling to deal with Aim's betrayal, and Noh rushes to Punn's side, promising to support him through the next difficult times. Punn and Aim's relationship comes to an end shortly after.
Punn and Noh maintain their relationship as friends for a while, until Noh's band performs at an open house event at the girls convent school. When most of the girls work to win Noh's heart, Punn decides to confess him feelings and asks Noh to be him boyfriend. They keep their relationship a secret, as Noh is not ready to let everyone know the nature of their relationship. Their secret relationship leads them to multiple misunderstandings with their friends and Noh's girlfriend, Yuri.
To put an end to the fighting and pain, Noh confesses his feelings to Punn and decides to end his ambiguous relationship with Yuri. The day after Noh talks to Yuri, she witnesses an intimate scene between Punn and Noh that confirms Noh's feelings for Punn. Unable to accept the truth, Yuri distances himself from Noh, which causes him great pain.
Noh and Punn then navigate their experiences of coming out as gay to their friends, facing prejudice and, in Jeed's case, possible ostracism. The series comes to an end as Noh and Punn finally find balance and acceptance of each other's experiences and feelings. They promise to stay together as long as possible.
Luangsodsai Anupart, Chindavanich Primrose, Charnmanoon Pannin and Vachiravit Paisarnkulwong are part of the cast and bring drama, humor and intensity to the series.
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