2gether (; , 'because we belong together') is a 2020 Thai boys' love-romantic comedy series starring Vachirawit Chivaaree and Metawin Opas-iamkajorn. An adaptation of the 2019 novel Because We ... Belong Together by JittiRain, the series follows the story of two college boys whose fake romantic relationship evolves into an authentic one. Directed by Weerachit Thongjila and produced by GMMTV and Housestories 8, it was showcased at "2020 New & Next" event on 15 October 2019. It premiered on GMM 25 and LINE TV and aired between 21 February and 15 May, 2020. 2gether emerged as one of Thailand's most internationally successful boys' love series.
Synopsis
College cheerleader Tine Teepakorn is tired of the constant attention from a male admirer, Green. He plans to pretend to be in a relationship with a boy to discourage his advances. Sarawat Guntithanon, a mysterious musician with aloof personality, becomes the unwilling participant in Tine's charade. Together, they create a fake relationship, with Sarawat hesitantly agreeing to act as Tine's boyfriend. Their fake relationship unknowingly evolves into something more profound, they confront their own insecurities and the complexities of their feelings. Along the way, they encounter supportive friends, family members who are grappling with their own issues. Sarawat & Tine eventually become a real couple, but not before facing their challenges.
Cast and characters
Main
A popular first-year college student from the Faculty of Political Science, a football player, guitarist, member of the Music Club and the band Ctrl+S. Though adored for his good looks, he is stoic and an introvert, who except for his e-mail, does not have any social media accounts. He is persuaded by Tine to become his fake boyfriend, to escape his admirer, Green.
A self-described "chic", a first-year college student from the Faculty of Law, a member of cheerleading squad. He had few unsuccessful dating records with the girls. He gets chased by his admirer Green, and after few failed attempts to drive him away, he gets convinced by his friends to make the popular guitarist Sarawat his fake boyfriend. Despite his pretend-homosexual relationship with Sarawat, Tine continues to claim that he only likes girls.
Supporting
- Korawit Boonsri (Gun) as Green <br/> Japanese voiced by Kotaro Nishiyama
A first-year college student from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, a member of the Music Club and Dim's boyfriend. Due to his conflicts with Dim, he seeks a new relationship with Tine, his crush with whom he becomes very clingy. After Dim makes amends with him, he starts his relationship over and lets go of Tine.
Head of the Music Club and Green's boyfriend.
Secretary of the Music Club.
A member of the Music Club and of the club's band Ctrl+S.
A member of the Music Club; Tine's crush.
A student from the Faculty of Architecture who likes Tine, Sarawat's opponent in football competition; Sarawat's younger brother Phukong's love interest.
Sarawat's younger brother who has a crush on Mil.
Tine's elder brother; Man's love interest.
Tine's friends
Best friends who gives Tine advice.
Best friends who is working on his own food review blog.
- Chayakorn Jutamas (JJ) as Ohm
Best friends who is a self-proclaimed social media "god"
Sarawat's friends
- Chinnarat Siriphongchawalit (Mike) as Man <br/> Japanese voiced by Yohei Azakami
Best friends who likes Tine's elder brother Type.
- Chanagun Arpornsutinan (Gunsmile) as Boss <br/> Japanese voiced by Tomoaki Maeno
Best friends, who brings comic relief
Guest
- Phakjira Kanrattanasoot (Nanan) as Fang
Head of the Faculty of Law's cheerleading squad.
Tine's ex who helps him in driving Green away by pretending to be his girlfriend.
- Chalongrat Novsamrong (First) as Chat
One of Mil's coursemates from the Faculty of Architecture.
- Chiwpreecha Thitichaya (Olive) as Ging
Tine's ex (Eps:1)
- Chanunphat Kamolkiriluck (Gigie) as Pam
Sarawat's high school friend and former crush.(Eps:12,13)
Tine's friends, in order to distract him from Sarawat, tried to set him with her.
Soundtrack
Its original soundtrack "Kan Goo" (à ¸Âà ¸±à ¹Âà ¸Âà ¸Âà ¸¹) ranked 1st in Joox "Thailand's Top 100".
Featured songs from the band Scrubb
Aside from the official soundtrack, songs from Thai band Scrubb featured in the series, as the character Tine is a fan of the said band. In an interview, JittiRain, the author, mentioned that her being a band's fan inspired her to create the music part in the novel. The band also appeared in the show's 6th and 13th episode.
Reception
By 19 April 2020, it surpassed 100 million views on LINE TV. In 2020, it was "Top 10 Most Viewed Television Series" on LINE TV and YouTube. The success of the series led to the sequel Still 2gether and '.
Viewership
- In the table below, represents the lowest ratings and represents the highest ratings.
Based on the average audience share per episode.
Accolades
Sequel
On 1 June 2020, GMMTV released a teaser of the sequel Still 2gether. On 14 August 2020, the series premiered on GMM 25 and LINE TV. The sequel is set a year later with Sarawat and Tine trying to balance their relationship and careers.
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