The Secret of Us: The GL Series That's Redefining Thai Television in 2024

When Thailand’s prestigious Channel 3 announced its first venture into GL territory with “The Secret of Us,” few could have predicted the sensation it would become. From its very first episode, this sophisticated drama has been hailed as potentially the greatest Thai GL series ever made—and here’s why.

The Story That’s Captivating Hearts

Based on the novel “Jai Sorn Ruk” by Meenarm, this 8-episode series weaves a compelling tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. Dr. Fahlada and actress Earn’s romance began four years ago during a chance meeting abroad. Their love story, tragically interrupted by family manipulation and misunderstandings, reignites when Earn becomes the spokesperson for Fahlada’s family hospital.

Office pilot trailer for a quick check:

Meet Lingorm: Thai Television’s Most Magnetic Couple

The series stars the breathtaking duo nicknamed “Lingorm”:

Ling Ling Sirilak Kwong brings international flair as Dr. Fahlada. Born in Hong Kong with Chinese-Thai heritage, this multilingual actress (fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, English, and Thai) captures hearts with her sophisticated portrayal of the wounded doctor.

Orm Kornnapat Settharattanaphong, at just 22, proves she’s more than just industry royalty (her mother is Thai TV3 actress Koy Narumon) with her nuanced performance as Earn. Together, their chemistry has set new standards for GL partnerships.

Orm Kornnapat Settharattanaphong social media

Production Excellence

Under the direction of Nay Saratswadee Wongsomphet (known for the groundbreaking “Yes or No” films), the series maintains cinema-quality production values. Even cameo appearances by “Yes or No” stars Tina and Aom add to its prestigious pedigree.

Breaking New Ground

“The Secret of Us” marks several firsts:

Channel 3’s debut GL series
A prime-time slot (Mondays at 10:30 PM Thai time)
International distribution through Netflix and YouTube
13+ rating, allowing for mature storytelling while remaining accessible

The Future Is Bright

The show’s success has already secured Lingorm’s future collaboration. Their upcoming series “Only You” (premiering mid-2025) will feature Ling Ling as a skilled bodyguard protecting Orm’s superstar character – a testament to their overwhelming popularity.

Where to Watch

International viewers can catch the series on:

Netflix
Thai Channel 3’s YouTube channel (available 3 days after Thai broadcast)
Channel 3+ (for Thailand and SEA regions)

The Secret of Us Novel

The “The Secret of Us” series is based on the novel “Jai Sorn Ruk /Heart-Hidden Love” by Thai author Meenarm.

The screenwriter has taken the plot and made it more coherent, ensuring that the storylines flow seamlessly and the characters come alive.

Unfortunately, because the series is only 8 episodes long, many scenes from the novel have been omitted. If you’re someone who struggles to keep up with a series, it might be worth considering reading the entire novel beforehand.

Read the English version of the novel here:

Where To Read:

The Secret of US marks a milestone as the first GL series produced by Thailand’s national television network. While there’s still space to refine the storytelling and cinematography, the electric chemistry between the two lead actresses has captured the hearts of fans everywhere.

Many are already hailing it as a contender to outshine the widely celebrated Gap the Series and Blank the Series, solidifying its place as the best Thai GL drama of 2024. Of course, we’re also eagerly anticipating their follow-up project, Only You set to debut next year.

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