More GMMTV Titles Coming to Rakuten Viki!

Thai Drama fans rejoice! Even more series from GMMTV will soon be available for streaming on Rakuten Viki!

“Rakuten” is the Japanese word for optimism, which is the core of the company’s brand. A multi-faceted company Rakuten Viki has strikes to become “The Heart of Asian Entertainment” in the Americas, and it’s built a vast library from countries like Thailand, Japan, China, Taiwan, and the Philippines.

Still, Thailand, and GMMTV in particular will always have a very special place in my heart. They were my introduction to the BL genre and have produced some incredibly beautiful pieces of television.

Here are the titles already available

F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers

Adapted from the Japanese manga series Hana Yori Dango by Yoko Kamio, F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers is a 2021 romantic drama directed by Patha Thongpan and stars some of the biggest stars at GMMTV including Bright Vachirawit, Dew Jirawat, Win Metawin, and Nani Hirunkit and newcomer Tu Tontawan.

At a prestigious high school, four incredibly rich and insanely handsome boys run the show. Known as F4, Thyme (Vachirawit), Ren (Jirawat), Kavin (Metawin), and MJ (Hirunkit) do whatever they like whenever they feel like it, and not even the teachers dare to stand in their way. That is until Goya (Tontawan). She’s not rich, and doesn’t believe money gives you the right to treat people as your playthings. So she stands up to F4, but things don’t go exactly as she thought, since Thyme starts to fall in love with her.

My School President

Adapted from the novel My Boyfriend is the President by Pruesapha, My School President is a 2022 Thai drama series that was directed by Au Kornprom Niyomsil starring Gemini Norawit, Fourth Nattawat, and a plethora of young talent from GMMTV.

Finally a senior, Gun (Nattawat) is ready to take over his school Music Club and lead them to victory at the annual Hot Wave Music Competition. However, the new class president Tinn (Norawit) looks like he has it out for Gun and the Music Club. However, in reality, Tinn is so much in love with Gun that it hurts. He’ll do anything to help him achieve his dreams.

2gether

Adapted from the novel Because We … Belong Together by JittiRain, 2gether the Series is a 2020 Thai romantic comedy-drama directed by Champ Weerachit Thongjila with an impressive cast including Bright Vachirawit, Win Metawin, Gun Korawit, Khaotung Thanawat, Mike Chinnarat and Toptap Jirakit.

College freshman, Tine (Metawin) thinks of himself as a very chic and handsome guy and he’s ready to mingle with the ladies. However, Green (Korawit) desperately wants Tine to be his boyfriend and he doesn’t seem to be deterred by the fact that Tine isn’t into guys. The only way Tine can get Green off his back is to fake a relationship with the most popular guy at the university Sarawat (Vachirawit) But what starts as a scheme turns into real feelings.

Still 2gether

directed by Aof Noppharnach Chaiyahwimhon and sees most of the cast returning.

It’s been over a year since Tine and Sarawat moved in together and life seems pretty perfect, until Tine accepts the position as the cheerleading club’s new president, and Sarawat becomes the president of the school’s music club. Now, the loving couple begins to experience some unexpected turmoil as they struggle to balance the demands of school with the demands of their relationship.

My Dear Donovan

A comedic romantic romp with a kick, My Dear Donovan is a 2022 Thai romantic comedy-drama directed by Golf Sakon Wongsinwiset. The series stars Luke Ishakawa, Namtan Tipnaree, and Pod Suphakorn.

Donovan (Ishakawa) is an American model in search of someone important to him. Pam (Tipnaree) is a kindergarten teacher, who takes a job working at a talent agency that represents Donovan. Though initially, she can’t stand the arrogant and entitled Donovan, little by little the truth of who he is comes into the plan, and sparks start to fly.

1000 Stars

Adapted from the novel Tale of a Thousand Stars by Bacteria, 1000 Stars is a 2021 Thai romance drama directed by Aof Noppharnach Chaiyahwimhon and stars the GMMTV super Ship Earth Pirapat and Mix Sahaphap.

Tian (Sahaphap) is a playboy with a bad heart. However, when he gets a second chance at life, he becomes obsessed with finding out about the owner of the heart that saved him. It belonged to Tofun (Aye Sarunchana), a volunteer teacher in a remote mountain village. Deciding to become a better person, Tian travels to the village where he meets Phua (Pirapat), the chief of the rangers who protect the village from thugs.

And here’s what is to come!

Vice Versa

Based on the supernatural romance by JittiRain, this 2021 series directed by X Nuttapong Mongkolsawas stars Jimmy Jitaraphol and Sea Tawinan in one of my most favorite series of all time.

Talay (Tawinan) died. When he woke up, he was in the body of Tess, a boy in a different universe. In this universe, gay marriage is legal, weather forecasters are never wrong, and it snows in Thailand! The only way they can find their way home is to find a special person who is their port key. When he meets Tun (Jitaraphol) he knows he’s his port key. But it’s not as easy as just meeting your port key. You also have to dream.

Bad Buddy

Adapted from the novel “Behind The Scenes” by Afterday and -West- the 2021 enemies to lovers comedy, Bad Buddy was directed by of Noppharnach Chaiyahwimhon and Stars Nanon Koropat and
Ohm Pawat.

Pran (Koropat) and Pat (Pawat) couldn’t be more different. They’re also sworn enemies, despite the fact that they’re both in love with one another.

Theory of Love

Another series inspired by the creative mind of JittiRain, this 2019 comedy was directed by X Nuttapong Mongkolsawas and stars Off Jumpol and Gun Atthaphan.

Third (Atthaphan) is a film student in love with Khai (Jumpol), who’s a total womanizing playboy. Just when Third is finally starting to get over him, Khai realzies they unthinkable. He’s in love with Third!

Never Let Me Go

Directed by Jojo Tichakorn Phukhaotong this 2022 mafia drama stars Pond Naravit, Phuwin Tangsakyuen, and Nat Sakdatorn.

Nuengdiao (Tangsakyuen) is the heir to a wealthy family, but after his father is murdered, Palm (Naravit) is hired to be his friend and bodyguard. In his life of uncertainty, Palm’s presence leads Nuengdiao to new experiences, including danger and romance!

Star & Sky: Star in My Mind

Adapted from the novel Laeo Tae Dao by Peachhplease, this 2022 university romance was directed by New Siwaj Sawatmaneekul and stars Dunk Natachai and Joong Archen

Daonuea (Natachai)had a crush on Khabkluen (Archen) in high school and finally got up the nerve to confess the day before he left the county, without really hearing what Kluen had to say. Now he’s back and the two are a the same university.

Star & Sky: Sky in Your Heart

Also directed by New Siwaj Sawatmaneekul, this sequel to Star In Mind features Joonh and Dunk, and stars Mek Jirakit and Mark Jiruntanin.

Forced up to the mountains with his friends after driving while impaired, Daonue’s older brother Kuafah (Jirakit) meets volunteer teacher Prince (Jiruntanin) and the two are instant enemies. However, the more they argue, the more they come to understand one another.

Clearly, I am very excited about Vice Versa, but the other series as well. Even though I own most of them on DVD, it will be nice to see them uncut in glorious 1080 HD!*

Dates and regions are still being planned. Will update as soon as possible.