The Rebound () is a 2024 Thai television series in the romantic drama, romantic comedy and boys' love (BL) genres, with a basketball theme. The series stars Meen Nichakoon Khajornborirak and Ping Krittanun Aunchananun in the lead roles.
The series aired from 26 June to 1 August 2024, with weekly episodes on Wednesdays and Thursdays on the Viu platform. It is also available internationally on GagaOOLala.
Synopsis
Zen (Ping) is a high school student struggling to earn a scholarship and escape poverty. His dream is threatened when a veteran member of the basketball team is caught using drugs, and the school announces its intention to dissolve the club. Determined not to give up, Zen needs to find new teammates and a coach for the qualifying round.
Ryu (Meen) and Zen were once best friends, but grew apart. Despite their differences, they reunite because of basketball. Ryu, a street basketball player, is confused and hesitant to admit his feelings for team captain Zen. As they train together, their relationship evolves beyond friendship.
Cast
Main Nichakoon Khajornborirak (Meen) as Ryu Krittanun Aunchananun (Ping) as Zen
Supporting Chin Chinawut Indracusin (Chin) as Coach Ton Frank Thanatsaran Samthonglai (Frank) as Atom Nammon Krittanai Asanprakit (Nammon) as Que Emi Thasorn Klinnium (Emi) as Lin Earth Nanthawat Phaiboonphattana (Earth) as First Joke Chaloemdet Thammawut (Joke) as Prince VJ Nopparoot Tanthanawikrai (VJ) as Shogun Boss Wasupol Panyalertprapha (Boss) as Jedi Perth Napat Rueangchaisiwawet (Perth) as Tle Bom Panupong Janchai (Bom) as Kao Non Ratchanon Kanpiang (Non) as Jet Pass Patcharapon Santiporn (Pass) as Tos
Guest Golf Tanwarin Sukkhapisit (Golf) as owner of "Café for All" (Ep. 1) Theme Phubeth Atarunwong (Theme) as senior basketball player (Ep. 1) Nong Natchukorn Maikan (Nong) as Ryu's father (Ep. 3) Yai Vacharakiat Boonphakdee (Yai) as Atom's father (Ep. 5) Tom Jakkrit Yompayorm (Tom) as sports commentator (Ep. 6) Earth Nirodha Ruencharoen (Earth) as sports commentator (Ep. 6) Jum Amata Piyavanich (Jum) as Ryu's mother (Ep. 8)
Production
The series was directed by Tanwarin Sukkhapisit (Golf), with executive production by Natthakorn Julrasorn (Brook). A blessing ceremony was held before filming began.
Release and reception
The series premiered on 26 June 2024 on Viu, with weekly episodes on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The final episode aired on 1 August 2024. A premiere event ("The Rebound First Premiere") was held on 25 June 2024 at Major Cineplex Sukhumvit in Bangkok. A closing event ("The Rebound Final Ep. Fan Meeting") was held on 1 August 2024 at Major Cineplex Ratchayothin in Bangkok.
The series is also available internationally on GagaOOLala.
Soundtrack
Title Artist Ref. "The Rebound" Maiyarap
Events
Year Date Title Location Ref. 2024 25 June The Rebound First Premiere Major Cineplex Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand 1 August The Rebound Final Ep. Fan Meeting Major Cineplex Ratchayothin, Bangkok, Thailand
References
External links
The Rebound on GagaOOLala