Taste (; , The Sassy Gen Z Kids) is a 2025 Thai television series written and directed by Naruekorn Natakul and Panich Pongpanich. It stars Suchada Sonpan (Mabelz), Anthony Buisseret, Phuwin Tangsakyuen, Charlette Wasita Hermenau, Saharat Thiempan (Boom), Punnavich Sirikiatvanit (Obey), Prudtichai Ruayfupant (Sam) and Yanin Opassathaworn (Ninna).
Produced by The One Enterprise together with Tada Entertainment and 5x6 House, it aired on One 31 and oneD from June 25, 2025, to July 17, 2025.
Synopsis Bambi (Suchada Sonpan), an ambitious Generation Z teenager, craves social recognition and online visibility. Her breakthrough occurs when her custom-designed "Trash Princess" outfit goes viral. Earning an invitation to a high-profile awards ceremony, she uses the event to gain entry into elite social circles that she had only briefly crossed paths with due to her curiosity about an exclusive study group. Now backed by sudden digital fame, she draws closer to prominent on-screen couple Pure (Anthony Buisseret) and Nam Kang (Prudtichai Ruayfupant), fashionista Tokyo (Punnavich Sirikiatvanit), spoiled wealthy heiress Lukjan (Yanin Opassathaworn), and Diesel (Phuwin Tangsakyuen), the wealthy son of an influential politician.
Bambi strategically leverages these new connections to elevate her public status and surpass her peers. However, her sole focus on social climbing begins to damage her personal life. Her rise to prominence distances her from childhood friends, including Mhong (Saharat Thiempan), a trainee artist at a record label, and Dream (Charlette Wasita Hermenau), an activist fighting local injustice.
Ultimately, the progressive rift between her past life and her new environment serves as a critical turning point. Through the isolation from her lifelong companions and the volatile nature of internet clout, Bambi is forced to learn that "you have to pay a price for what you want," which becomes a crucial life lesson she does not initially realize.
Cast and characters Main Suchada Sonpan (Mabelz) as Bambi Anthony Buisseret as Pure Phuwin Tangsakyuen as Dream Charlette Wasita Hermenau as Diesel Saharat Thiempan (Boom) as Mhong Punnavich Sirikiatvanit (Obey) as Tokyo Prudtichai Ruayfupant (Sam) as Nam Kang Yanin Opassathaworn (Ninna) as Lukjan
Supporting Warin Treenuparb (Geng) as Jay (Tokyo's boyfriend) Apiwit Reardon (Rang) as Name / Boy Marx Siraphun Wattanajinda (Noon) as Mrs. Duangtawan (Diesel's mother) Nattee Kosolpisit (Bob) as Mr. Thara (Diesel's father)
Guest Yatichapat Hanbenjapong (Knomjean) as Pin (Bambi's friend) Pornthiphat Lertwuthanon (Mashii) as Model (Bambi's friend) Alie Blackcobra as herself Kanyawee Songmuang (Thanaerng) as Kimia Isarani Panich Pongpanich (Tung) as New (student study group tutor) Pariya Wongrabieb (Mam) as Bambi's mother Thospol Sirivivat (Tos) as Bambi's father Yannassma Thannitsch as Taeng (Pure & Nam Kang's manager) Wisarut Chantajorn (Gunner) as himself Danupha Kanateerakul (Milli) as herself Amata Piyavanich (Jum) as Dream's mother Saifah Tanthana as Dream's father
Production The project was officially announced as part of the OneD Original lineup during the "onePhenomenon 2025 LINEUP" event, held at the Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre on October 17, 2024. According to producer Kriangkrai Vachiratamporn (Ping), who is known for directing the hit series Hormones: The Series, development and preparation for the project spanned a two-year period prior to its public unveiling. Casting director A-tis Asanachinda (Aom) later shared via social media that the audition process attracted thousands of applicants, ultimately resulting in the selection of the eight lead actors.
References
External links Taste (2025) Official Trailer