8 Recommendations for the Latest Thai BL and GL Drama Series from GMMTV in 2024

Kapanlagi.com - The most anticipated event for Thai drama fans has finally arrived. On October 17, 2023, GMMTV, the famous production house known for its talented actors and actresses, finally released its annual event.

In the GMMTV 2024 Up & Above Part 1 event, a total of 16 series trailers that will be produced in 2024 were presented. Many of them are BL and GL genre dramas, featuring popular actors and actresses as well as rookie talents.

Curious? Check out the 8 recommendations for GMMTV's BL and GL drama series that will be aired throughout 2024 below!

1. Cherry Magic

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Adapted from the popular Japanese manga of the same title, Cherry Magic has become one of the recommended BL series to watch from Thailand this year. Starring Tay Tawan and New Thitipoom, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of this series. As of February, 11 episodes have been released by GMMTV, with the final episode scheduled to air on March 2, 2024.

The drama itself revolves around an office romance, focusing on the main character Achi (New Thitipoom), who is still single at the age of 29. When he turns 30, he is cursed with the '30-year-old virgin effect,' which allows him to read the minds of people around him. He accidentally reads the mind of his handsome colleague, Karan (Tay Tawan), and discovers that he has feelings for him.

2. The Trainee

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Next, the recommendation comes from a series starring the very popular actors, Off Jumpol and Gun Atthaphan. The Trainee explores the light and fresh theme of office romance.

It tells the story of Ryan (Gun Atthaphan), an intern struggling to adapt to his work environment. However, Jane (Off Jumpol), a permanent employee, is willing to help Ryan with any difficulties he faces. Eventually, their love story begins to blossom in the office.

3. Only Boo!

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Another recommendation is from the series Only Boo! which will be starring two new actors: Keen Suvijak and Sea Daechchart. Not to mention Book Kasidet, Aun Napat, Milk Pansa, etc. who play additional characters that make this series feel more complete.

It tells the story of Khao Kaeng, a curry rice vendor at an all-boys special school, and Moo, a twelfth-grade student who aspires to become an idol and comes from a very wealthy family. He wants both love and to fulfill his dream, but it seems like he can't have both. So, how will Moo face his life's problems?

4. 23.5

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In addition to the BL genre, there are also many GL genre series that are eagerly awaited by netizens. This is because the series 23.5 is GMMTV's first GL genre series. Moreover, the actresses who play these characters are very famous. Milk Pansa and Love Pattranite have the opportunity to become the main couple and are followed by View Benyapa and June Wanwimol as the second couple lead.

This story focuses on Ongsa, a loner who falls in love at first sight with Sun, the most popular student in his school. However, because of the fear of rejection, Ongsa chooses to contact her using the alias Earth, and it turns out that Sun starts to be interested in Earth and falls in love with him. Will Ongsa tell the truth to Sun?

5. Kidnap

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This series is also recommended as a Thai drama series in 2024. Starring the very popular actor, Ohm Pawat. Previously known for partnering with Nanon Korapat in the series Bad Buddy (2021), Ohm Pawat caught the attention of netizens by teaming up with a new partner who is still a rookie in this latest series, Leng Thanaphon.

Because he needs money for his brother's treatment, Min is willing to work as a kidnapper. When his boss asks him to shoot the wealthy young man he has kidnapped, Min is unable to pull the trigger. Instead, he lies to his boss and says that his job is done, and then Min takes him home to hide him.

6. My Love Mix-Up!

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The next recommendation also comes from the adaptation of one of the popular Japanese manga, My Love Mix-Up! starring two rising rookie actors from GMMTV: Gemini Norawit and Fourth Nattawat.

This series tells a light school romance story between four students. After Atom (Fourth Nattawat) borrows an eraser from the girl he likes, he is shocked to find out that Mudmee (Pahn Pathitta), actually likes the boy sitting in front of him, Kongthap (Gemini Norawit), based on the name written on the eraser belonging to her crush. Frustrated, Atom accidentally drops the eraser and unfortunately, it is picked up by Kongthap who realizes the writing on the eraser. Misunderstandings begin among the three of them.

7. Pluto

The next recommended series is GMMTV's second GL series after 23.5. The series Pluto, starring Namtan Tipnaree and Film Rachanun as the main cast, tells the story of identical twin sisters Ai-oon and Ob-oom.

Compared to her twin sister, Ai-oon is always considered disappointing. One night, Ob-oom suddenly asks Ai-oon to pretend to be her and leave her ex-boyfriend, May. However, an accident occurs after their wedding and Ai-oon has no choice but to fulfill her twin sister's promise. After meeting May, she is surprised to find out that May is a woman. Despite the surprise, Ai-oon starts to fall in love with May after spending more time with her.

8. We Are

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One of the most anticipated series by fans is We Are. This series is filled with famous actors and actresses such as Pond Naravit, Phuwin Tangsakyuen, Winny Thanawin, Satang, Kittiphop, Ciize, Rutricha, Godji Tachakorn, and others.

We Are The Series focuses on the love encounters of four couples. Among the four couples, the main couple in this story is Phum and Pheem. Additionally, these couples are formed through various situations such as friends turning into lovers, enemies becoming lovers, and even a tutor and their student.

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