O-Negative (Thai: โอเนกาทีฟ รักออกแบบไม่ได้; RTGS: O-Negative Rak Oak Baep Mai Dai, lit. O-Negative, Love Can't Be Designed) is a 2016 Thai television drama series. It is a television adaptation of the popular 1998 Thai film of the same name. The series aired on GMM 25 and LINE TV from November 30, 2016, to February 23, 2017, consisting of 26 episodes.
Synopsis The story revolves around a group of five university freshmen who coincidentally all share the rare O-Negative blood type. They form a close-knit friendship as they navigate the challenges and joys of university life, including studies, extracurricular activities, and initial encounters with love and heartbreak. As their relationships deepen, the lines between friendship and romantic love begin to blur, leading to complex emotional entanglements and tests of their bond. The series explores themes of friendship, first love, self-discovery, and the inevitable pains of growing up.
Cast and characters Main Source: Supassara Thanachart as Foon Thanapob Leeratanakachorn (Tor) as Puen Jirayu La-ongmanee as Art Violette Wautier as Prim Arachaporn Pokinpakorn as Chompoo
Supporting Source: Pongpitch Preechaborisuthikul as Go Poom Rungsrithananon as Uan Yuthana Boonorm (Pa Ted) as Prof. Wichit David Asavanond as Prof. Buddy Cindy Sirinya Bishop as Duang Um Apasiri Nitibhon (Um) as Prim's Mother Kajornsak Rattananissai as Prim's Father Kanjanaporn Plodpai (Jeab) as Art's Mother Supranee Charoenpol (Kai) as Puen's Mother Phollawat Manuprasert (Tom) as Puen's Father Grace Mahadumrongkul as Foon's Mother Sukol Sasijulaka (Jome) as Foon's Father Puttachat Pongsuchat (Tui) as Chompoo's Mother Paweenut Pangnakorn (Pookie) as Prof. Pat Patara Eksangkul (Foei) as Ong-Art Noelle Klinneam (Tiny) as Khwan Suton Busamsai (Tum) as Nit Nitipong Pollachan (Dyu) as Guide Apasra Lertprasert (Yoko) as Som-O
Music The series features a soundtrack that complements its romantic and coming-of-age themes.
'''Opening Theme:''' "รักออกแบบไม่ได้" (Rak Oak Baep Mai Dai) '''Ending Theme:''' "แค่เธอรักฉัน" (Kae Tur Rak Chan - "Just You Love Me") by Bambam Niwirin Limkangwalmongkol (แบมแบม นิวิรินทน์ ลิ่มกังวาฬมงคล) '''Original Soundtrack Songs:''' "แค่เธอรักฉัน" (Kae Tur Rak Chan - "Just You Love Me") by Bambam Niwirin Limkangwalmongkol (แบมแบม นิวิรินทน์ ลิ่มกังวาฬมงคล) "รัก..โลกาภิวัตน์" (Rak Loka Pawat - "Love Globalization") by Jirayu La-ongmanee (จิรายุ ละอองมณี) and Sleep Runway.
Production The drama series is an adaptation of the 1998 Thai film O-Negative, which starred Ray MacDonald, Tata Young, and Shahkrit Yamnarm. The television adaptation was directed by Koo Ekkasit Trakulkasemsuk and produced by GMM 25. It aimed to expand on the original film's narrative and characters, providing a more in-depth exploration of their relationships and individual journeys.
Reception The series received attention for its portrayal of youthful friendships and romantic dilemmas. The cast, featuring popular young actors, was praised for their performances in bringing the beloved story to a new generation of viewers.
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