The Secret of Us (TV series)
2024 Thai television series
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The Secret of Us (Thai: ใจซ่อนรัก RTGS: Jai Son Rak; lit. 'Heart Hides Love') is a 2024 Thai drama-girls' love television series, adapted from the novel of the same name by Meenam (Thai: มีนาม), starring Kornnaphat Sethratanapong (Orm) and Sirilak Kwong (Lingling).[1][2] Directed by Saratswadee Wongsomphet, and produced by Channel 3, it premiered on the network on 24 June 2024 until 12 August 2024 for eight episodes. It is the first girls' love series produced by Channel 3.
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by Meenam (มีนาม)
- Jaotarn Piyaporn Wayuparp
- Tinna Simapaisal
- Nitinun Supappong
| The Secret of Us | |
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Promotional poster | |
| ใจซ่อนรัก | |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Jai Son Rak (ใจซ่อนรัก) by Meenam (มีนาม) |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Saratswadee Wongsomphet |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Piyawadee Maleenont |
| Cinematography | Ruengwit Ramasoota |
| Running time | 48–51 minutes |
| Production company | Channel 3 |
| Original release | |
| Network | |
| Release | 24 June – 12 August 2024 |
Synopsis
The series follows Fahlada, a dermatologist working at a hospital owned by her family. Before starting her career Fahlada had studied abroad where she met and fell in love with Earn. The pair were together for three years before Earn abruptly ended the relationship without telling Fahlada the true reason why. Heartbroken, Fahlada tried to move on with her life, finishing medical school and returning to Thailand to help run the hospital. However when she meets Earn again by chance two years later, Earn wants to get back together and prove she loves Falada and can do their relationship right this time. Falada resists, wanting nothing to do with Earn, but her feelings are reignited. Eventually, the real reason Earn broke off their affair and ran away comes out.[3]
Cast
Main
- Kornnaphat Sethratanapong as "Earn" Sanithada Phongphiphat[1]
- Sirilak Kwong as Fahlada Thananusak[4]
Supporting
- Chatsak Mahata as Susi
- Jakarin Puribhat as Thaen
- Natthanit Praditthan as Wisanu
- Dandao Yamapai as Bow
- Anada Prakobkit as Engfa
- Naruemon Phongsupap as Jintana Phongphiphat
- Paramej Noiam as Phuthares Thananusak
- Apasiri Nitibhon as Russamee Thananusak
- Sureeyares Yakares as Rati
- Nene Thanchanok Yutthasarnsiri as "Ros" Rossarin
Production
On 14 February 2024, Channel 3 released a mini pilot on their official YouTube channel.[5][6] The full pilot was released on 2 April 2024, which was well-received by viewers.[7][8] The series began airing every 10pm on 24 June 2024.[9] A goodwill ceremony was held at the Channel 3 studios prior to the premiere.[10]
Reception
Critical response
Frank Hecker, a staff writer at Okazu, gave the series an overall 7 out of 10, finding that while the actresses gave great performances the script itself was lacking, "unfortunately, the relatively weak scriptwriting in The Secret of Us often puts otherwise compelling characters into situations that don’t make sense given the context, as with some of Earn’s more forward attempts to win Fahlada back. Lingling and Orm deserve a better vehicle for their considerable talents."[11]
Viewership
In the table below, the blue number represents the lowest ratings and the red number represents the highest ratings.
| Episode No. |
Air date | Timeslot (UTC+07:00) |
Average audience share |
Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 June 2024 | Monday 一 22:00 | 0.921 | [12] |
| 2 | 1 July 2024 | 0.809 | [13] | |
| 3 | 8 July 2024 | 0.583 | [14] | |
| 4 | 15 July 2024 | 0.532 | [15] | |
| 5 | 22 July 2024 | 0.7 | [16] | |
| 6 | 29 July 2024 | 0.535 | [17] | |
| 7 | 5 August 2024 | 0.647 | [18] | |
| 8 | 12 August 2024 | 0.59 | [19] | |
| Average | 0.67 | 1 | ||
- ^1 Based on the average audience share per episode.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | HUB Awards 2024 | Masterpiece of the Year | Kornnaphat Sethratanapong and Sirilak Kwong | Won | [20] |
| Series of the Year | The Secret of Us | Nominated | [21] | ||
| Couple of the Year | Kornnaphat Sethratanapong and Sirilak Kwong | Nominated | |||
| Main Couple of the Year | Kornnaphat Sethratanapong and Sirilak Kwong | Nominated | |||
| Chemestry of the Year | Kornnaphat Sethratanapong and Sirilak Kwong | Nominated | |||
| OST of the Year | "ไม่บอกก็รู้ว่ารัก" | Nominated | |||
| Opening of the Year | The Secret of Us | Nominated | |||
| Kiss Scene of the Year | The Secret of Us | Nominated | |||
| Dramatic Scene of the Year | The Secret of Us | Nominated | |||
| Y Entertain Awards 2024 | Best GL Series of the Year | The Secret of Us | Won | [22] | |
| Leading Girls' Love Star of the Year | Kornnaphat Sethratanapong | Won | |||
| Princess of Girls' Love | Sirilak Kwong | Won | |||
| Best Y Director of the Year | Saratswadee Wongsomphet | Nominated | [23] | ||
| Best Scene of the Year | The Secret of Us | Nominated | |||
| Feed Y Awards | Most Popular Series | The Secret of Us | Won | [24] | |
| Most Popular Couple | Kornnaphat Sethratanapong and Sirilak Kwong | Nominated | [25] | ||
| Thailand Box Office Awards | Series of the Year (GL) | The Secret of Us | Won | [26] | |
| Actress Series of the Year | Kornnaphat Sethratanapong | Nominated | [27] | ||
| Sirilak Kwong | Won | [26] | |||
| Director Series of the Year | Saratswadee Wongsomphet | Won | [26] | ||
| Original Song Series of the Year | "ไม่บอกก็รู้ว่ารัก" | Won | |||
| Best Couple of the Year | Kornnaphat Sethratanapong and Sirilak Kwong | Won | |||
| Mint Awards | Breakthrough Cast of the Year | The Secret of Us | Won | [28] | |
| Thailand Y Content Awards | Best Actress | Kornnaphat Sethratanapong | Won | [29] | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Jakarin Puribhat | Won | |||
| Sanook Top of the Year 2024 | The Best On-Screen Couple of 2024 | Kornnaphat Sethratanapong and Sirilak Kwong | Nominated | [30] |