Playboyy
2023 Thai Boys' Love television series
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Playboyy (Thai: เล่นจนเป็นเรื่อง) is a Thai romantic drama television series with a Boys' Love (BL) theme, produced by Copy 'A Bangkok. The series premiered in November 2023 on GagaOOLala and was later released in 2025 on iQIYI.[1]
- Drama
- Romance
- Boys' Love
| Playboyy | |
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| Also known as | Playboyy |
| เล่นจนเป็นเรื่อง | |
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| Written by | Den Panuwat Inthawat |
| Directed by | Thanamin Wongskulphat |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 14 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 64 minutes |
| Production company | Copy 'A Bangkok |
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| Release | 16 November 2023 – 29 February 2024 |
The series was renewed for a second season on 2 October 2024, through a post on X announcing the casting call for the new episodes.[2]
Synopsis
When Nant mysteriously disappears, his twin brother Nont begins an investigation to uncover the truth. Zoey and First join him, delving into a hidden world involving the sex industry, illegal pornography, online encounters, and personal revenge. Along the way, each character faces their own fears and desires: Zoey, who struggles with intimacy, is drawn to Teena, while First becomes entangled with Soong, a former sex worker. The narrative blends mystery, romance, and human dilemmas while addressing sensitive and dark themes.[3]
Cast
Main
- Dech Narongdet Rungarun as "Nont" Nontnapas Saktawee / "Nant" Nantnarin Saktawee
- Shell Thakrit Chaiwut as "Prom" Prompitch Ponglert
- Korn Palat as "Zouey" Sippakorn Kichlertpaisal
- Koawoat Supasin as "Teena" Tinarath Somwong
- Chat Wasutha Phromchainun as "First" Yodsanant Sarvasiddiwongse
- Jack Jaktrin as "Soong" Sorawis Sergio Romano
- Vivit Pharunrit as "Captain" Kamontarsna Wang
- Boat Pakorn as "Keen" Phumin Suphakijkosol
- Fay Chintub Duangkaew as "Porsche" Patchanon Ponglert
- Jeffy Chutipon as "Jump" Jessada Sopha
- Parm Pawarate as "Puen" Pakorn Booncharoen
- Aun Warit Lertjaruvong as "Aob" Anand Aiemwilai
- View Thanathorn Bunsong as "Phop" Piphop Srikaew
- Win Jirapat Uttayananon as "Nuth" Nuthakrit Varindr-Vachararodch
Guest
- Hymnnae as Jason Lee (Ep. 10–13)
Production
Broadcast
Playboyy aired from 16 November 2023 to 29 February 2024, with weekly episodes on Thursdays. Each episode runs for approximately 64 minutes.[6]
Reception
On iQIYI, the series achieved an average rating of 9.3/10 from over 2,000 reviews,[7] while on MyDramaList it received 6.1/10 from more than 6,700 users.[8]
Thai media widely covered the production. MGR Online highlighted the bold storyline and its exploration of sensitive topics,[9] while Daily News emphasized the positive reception among younger audiences.[10] Thairath discussed the cultural impact of the series in addressing sexuality and urban life.[11]
International outlets also commented on the series: BLWatcher reviewed it as a daring production,[12] and the Manila Bulletin interviewed the lead actors about their careers and the show's reception.[13]