Viphurit Siritip (, born 1995), known by his nickname Phum (), is a Thai singer-songwriter. He achieved international fame in 2018 from his single "Lover Boy". His music demonstrates influences of various genres, especially neo soul.
Biography Viphurit was born in Bangkok, Thailand. His father is an architect, while his mother is a graphic designer. Viphurit moved to Hamilton, New Zealand when he was 9. While in New Zealand, he got his first instrument; a drum which he had desired to have since he was little. However, Viphurit was forced to stop playing the drums and turned to guitar since the drum sound was said to be disturbing the neighbours. Viphurit moved back to Thailand when he was 18 to study at Mahidol University International College.
In Thailand, Viphurit became known on from his original and cover songs on YouTube. He released his debut album Manchild in 2017. His following two singles, "Long Gone" and "Lover Boy", earned him international recognition as their music videos spread online. He toured internationally in 2018, performing in Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Poland, Germany, England, France, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, the United States, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore. He released the single "Hello Anxiety" in 2019 and toured the United States a second time.
In 2024, Viphurit introduced Paul Vibhavadi, an alter ego represented as an anthropomorphic sloth, as part of a new creative direction in his music and storytelling. The character debuted with the single "The Other Side" and became the central figure of the EP Paul Vibhavadi Vol. 1. According to Viphurit, adopting the persona allowed him to move beyond writing solely from personal experience and instead develop fictional narratives and characters. He has described the project as providing greater creative freedom while exploring themes through storytelling rather than autobiography.
Discography Studio albums Title Album details Manchild Released: 4 February 2017 Label: Rat Terrier, Earthtone Records, Lirico Formats: CD, LP, digital download The Greng Jai Piece Released: 31 January 2023 Label: Rats Records, Lirico Formats: CD, LP, digital download
Extended plays Title Details Bangkok Balter Club Released: September 8, 2019 Label: Rat Records, Linco Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl Phum Viphurit on Audiotree Live Released: October 15, 2019 Label: Audiotree Formats: Digital download
Singles As lead artist
Single Year Album "Adore" 2014Manchild "Trial and Error" 2015 "Run" 2016 "Strangers in a Dream" "The Art of Detaching One's Heart"(featuring Jenny & The Scallywags) "Long Gone" 2017 "Lover Boy" 2018 Bangkok Balter Club "Hello, Anxiety" 2019 "Softly Spoken" 2020 "Wings"
As featured artist
Single Year Album 2022 World Tour Mix"STeAKFACe** ᕙ(⇀‸↼‶)ᕗ"2024hella
Music Videos + List of music videos, showing year released and director Title Year Director(s) "Lover Boy" 2018 Jean Khamkwan "Hello, Anxiety" 2019 Khamkwan Duangmanee "Softly Spoken" 2020 Phum ViphuritTahkonpath Rojanavanit "Welcome Change"2023Kuttiya Kanchanasopawong
Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, showing other artist(s), year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Lover Boy 88" 2018 88rising, Higher Brothers Head in the Clouds "Dream Away" Stuts Eutopia "Strange Land" 2019 88rising, NIKI Head in the Clouds II "Sunkissed (Phum Viphurit Remix)" 2020 Khai Dreams Sunkissed (Remixes) "A New Day" 2021 Nulbarich New Gravity"Baby - Phum Viphurit Remake"2023Adoyus "Getaway" 2024 PREP The Programme"Night Drive"2026STUTS, Julia WuWith U
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