The Secret of Us () is a 2024 Thai drama-girls' love television series, adapted from the novel of the same name by Meenam (), starring Kornnaphat Sethratanapong (Orm) and Sirilak Kwong (Lingling). 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.
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.
Cast Main Kornnaphat Sethratanapong as "Earn" Sanithada Phongphiphat Sirilak Kwong as Fahlada Thananusak
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. The full pilot was released on 2 April 2024, which was well-received by viewers. The series began airing every 10pm on 24 June 2024. A goodwill ceremony was held at the Channel 3 studios prior to the premiere.
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."
Viewership In the table below, represents the lowest ratings and represents the highest ratings.
Episode Air date Timeslot (UTC+07:00) Averageaudience share Source 1 Monday 一 22:00 0.921 2 0.809 3 0.583 4 5 6 0.535 7 0.647 8 0.59 Average
Based on the average audience share per episode.
Awards and nominations +YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.2024HUB Awards 2024Masterpiece of the YearKornnaphat Sethratanapong and Sirilak KwongSeries of the YearThe Secret of UsCouple of the YearKornnaphat Sethratanapong and Sirilak KwongMain Couple of the YearKornnaphat Sethratanapong and Sirilak KwongChemestry of the YearKornnaphat Sethratanapong and Sirilak KwongOST of the Year"ไม่บอกก็รู้ว่ารัก"Opening of the YearThe Secret of UsKiss Scene of the YearThe Secret of UsDramatic Scene of the YearThe Secret of UsY Entertain Awards 2024Best GL Series of the YearThe Secret of UsLeading Girls' Love Star of the YearKornnaphat SethratanapongPrincess of Girls' LoveSirilak KwongBest Y Director of the YearSaratswadee WongsomphetBest Scene of the YearThe Secret of UsFeed Y AwardsMost Popular SeriesThe Secret of UsMost Popular CoupleKornnaphat Sethratanapong and Sirilak KwongThailand Box Office AwardsSeries of the Year (GL)The Secret of UsActress Series of the YearKornnaphat SethratanapongSirilak KwongDirector Series of the YearSaratswadee WongsomphetOriginal Song Series of the Year"ไม่บอกก็รู้ว่ารัก"Best Couple of the YearKornnaphat Sethratanapong and Sirilak KwongMint Awards Breakthrough Cast of the YearThe Secret of UsThailand Y Content AwardsBest ActressKornnaphat SethratanapongBest Supporting ActorJakarin PuribhatSanook Top of the Year 2024The Best On-Screen Couple of 2024Kornnaphat Sethratanapong and Sirilak Kwong
References
External links The Secret of Us - Channel 3 official website