Twins () is a Thai boys' love sports drama television series produced by Love Media Thailand and directed by Pro Siwasit Phondongnok and Ball Kanathorn Tabvilai. The series stars Frame Ritchanon Sriprasitdacha in a dual role as twin brothers Sprite and Zee, alongside Ryan Panya McShane.
The series aired on Channel 3 HD from 3 November 2023 to 19 January 2024 and was made available internationally through GagaOOLala.
Synopsis
Sprite and Zee are identical twins raised apart after their parents divorce. Zee becomes a volleyball player, while Sprite trains in jiu-jitsu.
After Zee gets hurt in an attack meant for Sprite, he can't play in a tournament that could get him on the national team. Sprite feels guilty and agrees to pretend to be Zee on the university volleyball team. There he gets close to Zee's teammates and friends, including First, a player who often fought with Zee. As Sprite deals with sports, friendship, and romance, he starts to question his own dreams.
Cast and characters
Main Ritchanon Sriprasitdacha (Frame) as Sprite / Zee Panya McShane (Ryan) as First
Supporting Ruethaiphat Phatthananapaphangkorn (Mimi) as Salmon Phiangphor (Pooh) as Thun Tatchanon Thongpao (Team) as Sam Thotsawat Sing-uppo (Tuss) as Jack Apivit Ueamahasopa (Ten) as Mike Chindanai Dechawaleekul (Hearth) as Tom Traipat Wuthibowornnant (Nut) as Deddeaw Kooppong Chumnanyong (Kong) as Ko Warawut Saengsriruang (Plub) as Tong Napatt Utsaha (Ohm) as Boy Tirawat Hmokchai (Tan) as At Phuliwat Yananruenon (Chan) as Phu Hovic Tarakjian (Matthew) as Max Pasawit Savetrittikun (Ohm) as JJ Phatthara Cheaujamporn (Fluke) as Tono Watsanakorn Tanbin as Ong Alicha Sripratak (Thongfah) as Namkhing Phuntipa Pongruangrong (Truly) as Medploy Nattawadee Pipobpornchai (Arhoung) as May Sadanan Thipchan (Mew) as Mina Nantawat Palakawongsna Ayudhya (Earth) as Danai Amata Piyavanich (Jum) as Rin Adisorn Athagrisna (Tao) as Coach Wit
Production
Love Media Thailand produced the series as a sports-oriented boys' love drama that combines volleyball and jiu-jitsu. Producer Wisut Walla said the project aimed to promote sports among young audiences while adding romantic and coming-of-age themes. The production held a blessing ceremony on 27 July 2023 at Union Mall in Bangkok. Producers, cast members, and representatives from the Jiu-Jitsu Association of Thailand attended.
The team released promotional fitting photos in August 2023 before the series premiere. Several cast members trained extensively for their roles. Frame Ritchanon trained in jiu-jitsu for nearly a year before filming. Ryan Panya practiced volleyball techniques to play a competitive athlete.
Release
Twins premiered on Channel 3 HD on 3 November 2023 and aired weekly on Fridays at 22:45 ICT. Before the TV debut, the cast and crew held a special screening of the first episode at Century Movie Plaza in Bangkok. GagaOOLala distributed the series internationally, and 3Plus streamed in Thailand.
Reception
Thai media praised the series for mixing boys' love storytelling with competitive sports, especially volleyball and jiu-jitsu. After the premiere, local media reported positive audience reactions and strong fan support at events and screenings. The production said episodes from December 2023 had a television rating of 1.0. Episode four drew about 200,100 viewers, and episode five slightly more. The series also gained viewers outside Thailand, including audiences in Brazil, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Malaysia, Colombia, Mexico, Russia, Vietnam, Laos, and the United States.
Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Recipient Result 2023 Thai Television Identity of Siam Awards Best Sports Promotion BL Series Twins Outstanding New BL Actor Frame Ritchanon SriprasitdachaRyan Panya McShane Best BL Couple Pooh PhiangphorTeam Tatchanon Thongpao
References
External links
Twins on GagaOOLala