2gether (; , 'because we belong together') is a 2020 Thai boys' love-romantic comedy series starring Vachirawit Chivaaree and Metawin Opas-iamkajorn. An adaptation of the 2019 novel Because We ... Belong Together by JittiRain, the series follows the story of two college boys whose fake romantic relationship evolves into an authentic one. Directed by Weerachit Thongjila and produced by GMMTV and Housestories 8, it was showcased at "2020 New & Next" event on 15 October 2019. It premiered on GMM 25 and LINE TV and aired between 21 February and 15 May 2020. 2gether emerged as one of Thailand's most internationally successful boys' love series.
Synopsis College cheerleader Tine Teepakorn is tired of the constant attention from a male admirer, Green. He plans to pretend to be in a relationship with a boy to discourage his advances. Sarawat Guntithanon, a mysterious musician with aloof personality, becomes the unwilling participant in Tine's charade. Together, they create a fake relationship, with Sarawat hesitantly agreeing to act as Tine's boyfriend. Their fake relationship unknowingly evolves into something more profound, they confront their own insecurities and the complexities of their feelings. Along the way, they encounter supportive friends, family members who are grappling with their own issues. Sarawat & Tine eventually become a real couple, but not before facing their challenges.
Cast and characters Main Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright) as Sarawat Guntithanon Japanese voiced by Takuya Eguchi A popular first-year college student from the Faculty of Political Science, a football player, guitarist, member of the Music Club and the band Ctrl+S. Though adored for his good looks, he is stoic and an introvert, who except for his e-mail, does not have any social media accounts. He is persuaded by Tine to become his fake boyfriend, to escape his admirer, Green. Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win) as Tine Teepakorn Japanese voiced by Soma Saito A self-described "chic", a first-year college student from the Faculty of Law, a member of cheerleading squad. He had few unsuccessful dating records with the girls. He gets chased by his admirer Green, and after few failed attempts to drive him away, he gets convinced by his friends to make the popular guitarist Sarawat his fake boyfriend. Despite his pretend-homosexual relationship with Sarawat, Tine continues to claim that he only likes girls.
Supporting Korawit Boonsri (Gun) as Green Japanese voiced by Kotaro Nishiyama A first-year college student from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, a member of the Music Club and Dim's boyfriend. Due to his conflicts with Dim, he seeks a new relationship with Tine, his crush with whom he becomes very clingy. After Dim makes amends with him, he starts his relationship over and lets go of Tine. Sivakorn Lertchuchot (Guy) as Dim Japanese voiced by Daisuke Namikawa Head of the Music Club and Green's boyfriend. Pornnappan Pornpenpipat (Nene) as Air Secretary of the Music Club. Rachanun Mahawan (Film) as Earn A member of the Music Club and of the club's band Ctrl+S. Pattranite Limpatiyakorn (Love) as Pear A member of the Music Club; Tine's crush. Sattabut Laedeke (Drake) as Mil A student from the Faculty of Architecture who likes Tine, Sarawat's opponent in football competition; Sarawat's younger brother Phukong's love interest. Thanatsaran Samthonglai (Frank) as Phukong Sarawat's younger brother who has a crush on Mil. Jirakit Kuariyakul (Toptap) as Type Tine's elder brother; Man's love interest.
Tine's friends Thanawat Rattanakitpaisan (Khaotung) as Fong Japanese voiced by Junya Enoki Best friends who gives Tine advice. Pluem Pongpisal as Phuak Best friends who is working on his own food review blog. Chayakorn Jutamas (JJ) as Ohm Best friends who is a self-proclaimed social media "god"
Sarawat's friends Chinnarat Siriphongchawalit (Mike) as Man Japanese voiced by Yohei Azakami Best friends who likes Tine's elder brother Type. Chanagun Arpornsutinan (Gunsmile) as Boss Japanese voiced by Tomoaki Maeno Best friends, who brings comic relief
Guest Phakjira Kanrattanasoot (Nanan) as Fang Head of the Faculty of Law's cheerleading squad. Benyapa Jeenprasom (View) as Noomnim Tine's ex who helps him in driving Green away by pretending to be his girlfriend. Chalongrat Novsamrong (First) as Chat One of Mil's coursemates from the Faculty of Architecture. Chiwpreecha Thitichaya (Olive) as Ging Tine's ex (Eps:1) Chanunphat Kamolkiriluck (Gigie) as Pam Sarawat's high school friend and former crush.(Eps:12,13) Patchatorn Thanawat (Ployphach) Wanwimol Jaenasavamethee (June) as Wan Tine's friends, in order to distract him from Sarawat, tried to set him with her.
Soundtrack Its original soundtrack "Kan Goo" (คั่นกู) ranked 1st in Joox "Thailand's Top 100".
Song titleThai TitleRTGSEnglish TranslationArtistRef. ติดกับ (Tit Gub) Tit Kap "Trapped (Stuck on You)" Natthawut Jenmana (Max) คั่นกู (Kan Goo) Khan Ku "Separate Me" Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright) ตกลงฉันคิดไปเองใช่ไหม(Tok Long Chan Kid Pai Aeng Chai Mai) Tok-long Chan Khit Pai Eng Chai Mai "It's All In My Head All This Time?"
Featured songs from the band Scrubb Aside from the official soundtrack, songs from Thai band Scrubb featured in the series, as the character Tine is a fan of the said band. In an interview, JittiRain, the author, mentioned that her being a band's fan inspired her to create the music part in the novel. The band also appeared in the show's 6th and 13th episode.
Song Title Thai Title RTGS English TranslationAlbumYearEpisode คู่กัน Khu Kan "Together" Club 2005 1 คำตอบ Kham Top "Answer" Kid 2010 2 ใกล้ Klai "Close" Club 2005 3 ทุกอย่าง Thuk Yang "Everything" Sssss..! 2003 4 6 เข้ากันดี Khao Kan Di "Click" Mood 2007 5 คนนี้ Khon Ni "This Person" Kid 2010 5 ลึกลึก Luek Luek "Deep" Clean 2013 6 ให้เธอ Hai Thoe "To You" Lite 2008 8 รักนิรันดร์ Rak Ni-ran "Eternal Love" Clean 2013 9 ขอ Kho "Wish" Sssss..! 2003 9 รอยยิ้ม Roi Yim "Smile" Clean 2013 11 เธอหมุนรอบฉันฉันหมุนรอบเธอ Tho Mun Rop Chan.Chan Mun Rop Thoe "You Revolve Around Me,I Revolve Around You" Lite 2008 11 ฝน Fon "Rain" Season 2018 12 หนี Ni "Escape" Kid 2010 12 ลืม Luem "Forget" Club 2005 13 เก็บมันเอาไว้ Kep Man Ao Wai "Keep It" Sssss..! 2003 13 เพลงนั้นยังอยู่ Pleng Nun Yung Yoo "That Song is Still Here" Clean 2013 13 เก็บไว้กับเธอ Kep Wai Kap Thoe "Keep It With You" Mood 2007 13
Reception By 19 April 2020, it surpassed 100 million views on LINE TV. In 2020, it was "Top 10 Most Viewed Television Series" on LINE TV and YouTube. The success of the series led to the sequel Still 2gether and 2gether: The Movie.
Viewership In the table below, represents the lowest ratings and represents the highest ratings.
Episode TimeslotUTC+07:00 Date Average Audience Share Ref.1Friday 10:00 pm 21 February 2020 228 February 20200.185%3 6 March 2020 0.277% 4 13 March 2020 0.297% 5 20 March 2020 0.377% 6 27 March 2020 0.571% 7 3 April 2020 0.587% 8 Friday 09:30 pm 10 April 2020 0.603% 9 17 April 2020 0.802% 10 24 April 2020 0.718% 11 1 May 2020 0.598% 12 8 May 2020 0.625% 13 15 May 2020 Average
Based on the average audience share per episode.
Accolades + Year Award Category Work Result 2020 Maya Awards TV Series of the Year 2gether: The Series Fever Awards 2020Best Drama-Series Song Fever Award"Kan Goo (คั่นกู)" by Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree The Best 5 of The YearTV Series of The Year2gether: The Series 2021Fever AwardsBest TV Series2gether: The Series Line TV Awards Series of the Year 2gether: The Series Most Followers of the Year 2gether: The Series Most Hearted Content of the Year 2gether: The Series Best Thai Song"Kan Goo (คั่นกู)" by Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree 12th Nataraja Awards Best Cast Ensemble2gether: The Series Best Drama Song Award"Kan Goo (คั่นกู)" by Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree
Sequel
On 1 June 2020, GMMTV released a teaser of the sequel Still 2gether. On 14 August 2020, the series premiered on GMM 25 and LINE TV. The sequel is set a year later with Sarawat and Tine trying to balance their relationship and careers.
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References
External links 2gether: The Series on GMM 25 Website 2gether: The Series on LINE TV
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