Gap: The Series (Thai: ทฤษฎีสีชมพู; RTGS: Thritsadi Si Chomphu; lit. Pink Theory) is a Thai romantic comedy television series that premiered on Channel 3 and the IdolFactory channel on YouTube on November 19, 2022, and ran until February 11, 2023.[1][2] It stars Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong.[3] Adapted by Devil Planoy (เจ้าปลาน้อย) from the novel of the same name, it is directed by Nuttapong Wongkaveepairoj, and produced by IdolFactory. The series surpassed 800 million views on YouTube within one year of its release.
| Gap: The Series | |
|---|---|
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| Thai | ทฤษฎีสีชมพู |
| Genre | |
| Based on | GAP by Chao Planoy (เจ้าปลาน้อย) |
| Written by | Patty Phatphatson Warissaraphuricha |
| Directed by | Nuttapong Wongkaveepairoj |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana |
| Cinematography |
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| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | IDOLFACTORY |
| Original release | |
| Network | |
| Release | 19 November 2022 – 11 February 2023 |
The show garnered widespread fame internationally and multiple awards for its two leads, Freen Sarocha Chankimha and Becky Rebecca Patricia Armstrong, who became known as "FreenBecky".[4][5][6]
Synopsis
editEver since Sam (Sarocha Chankimha) came to her aid years ago, Mon (Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) has always considered the former as her role model. When Mon graduates from University, she decides to apply for a job at Sam's company, yet Sam's distant and icy exterior surprises her. The closer Mon gets to Sam, and the more of Sam's barriers she breaks, the more Mon's feelings gradually change from idolizing to love and Sam's world becomes brighter. However, between them lie many obstacles such as gender barriers, the 8-year age gap, company rules, and social class, as Sam is a descendant of royalty.[7]
Cast
editMain
edit- Freen Sarocha Chankimha (Freen) as "Sam" Samanan Anantrakul
- Rebecca Patricia Armstrong (Becky) as "Mon" Kornkamon Phetpailin[8]
- Tassawan Seneewongse as Sam's grandmother
- Asavarid Pinitkanjanapun as Kirk
Supporting
edit- Looknam Orntara Poolsak as Jim
- Irin Urassaya Malaiwong as Yuki
- Ratchanon Kanpiang as Nop
- Punnisa Sirisang as Kade
- Noey Natnicha Vorrakittikun as Tee
- Mind Sawaros Nekkham as Neung
- Potida Boomee as Song
- Jirawat Wachirasarunpat as Aon
- Amata Piyavanich as Pohn
- Thongthong Mokjok as Mhee
- Suttatip Wutchaipradit as Noi
- Natsinee Charoensitthisap as Yha
- Chirapathr Pingkanont as Chin
Guest
edit- Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana as Phoom
- Amanda Jensen as Nita
- Sulax Siriphattharapong as Cher
- Praiya Padungsuk as Risa
- Patchanon Ounsa-ard as Nuea (Secret Crush On You story)
- Wichai Saefant as Toh (Secret Crush On You story)
- BonBon Armstrong as Sua/Singha
Production and reception
editGap was announced as the first GL series in Thailand. The project was launched on August 22, 2021, along with the main cast confirmation.[9] Casting to find other actors for supporting roles was held on November 13, 2021.[10]
After the release of the pilot trailer on May 14, 2022, the series received negative feedback on social media.[11] The production team had to readjust the script and costumes, in addition to making changes to shooting locations, which prompted filming to be postponed until June 20, 2022. Filming finally wrapped up on October 22, 2022.[citation needed]
Eventually, the show's final and improved product received an overwhelmingly positive response, which led to Freen and Becky receiving multiple awards, having a one-time mini stage-play continuation for Gap called GAP: Dark Theory, and having their own world tour, as well as confirmation that they will star in more GL projects together such as Uranus2324 and The Loyal Pin.[citation needed]
Following the success of Gap, another production company called NineStarStudios, adopted the novel's spinoff Blank into another GL series called Blank: The Series, which continues to follow a new version of Nueng (Sam's oldest sister) and includes new versions of Sam, Mon and other familiar characters, played by different actresses than the original show.[12]
Original soundtrack
edit| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pink Theory" (Thai: ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู) |
| 3:11 |
| 2. | "Whisper" | Sarocha Chankimha | 3:59 |
| 3. | "Because of You" | Pinpin | 3:28 |
| 4. | "Think Alike" (Thai: คิดเหมือนกัน) | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | 3:08 |
| 5. | "Orders From the Heart" (Thai: คำสั่งจากหัวใจ) | Sarocha Chankimha | 3:21 |
| 6. | "Don't End It Like This" (Thai: อย่าจบกันแบบนี้) | Orntara Poolsak | 4:07 |
| 7. | "Pink Theory (Bossa Ver.)" (Thai: ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู) |
| 2:56 |
| 8. | "Is This It?" (Thai: นี่น่ะหรือ) | Asavarid Pinitkanjanapun | 3:25 |
| 9. | "Marry Me" | Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana | 3:16 |
| 10. | "This is Enough" (Thai: แค่นี้พอ) | Asavarid Pinitkanjanapun | 4:06 |
| 11. | "I Won't Give Up" (Thai: ฉันไม่ยอมแพ้) | Orntara Poolsak | 4:33 |
| 12. | "No More Blues" |
| 3:20 |
| Total length: | 40:90 | ||
Reception
editViewership
editIn the table below, the blue number represents the lowest ratings and the red number represents the highest ratings.
| Episode No. |
Timeslot (UTC+07:00) |
Air date | Average audience share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday 11:00 pm | 19 Nov 2022 | 0.4% | |
| 2 | 26 Nov 2022 | 0.3% | ||
| 3 | 3 Dec 2022 | 0.3% | ||
| 4 | 10 Dec 2022 | 0.2% | ||
| 5 | 17 Dec 2022 | 0.4% | ||
| 6 | 24 Dec 2022 | 0.3% | ||
| 7 | 7 Jan 2023 | 0.3% | ||
| 8 | 14 Jan 2023 | 0.5% | ||
| 9 | 21 Jan 2023 | 0.4% | ||
| 10 | 28 Jan 2023 | 0.5% | ||
| 11 | 4 Feb 2023 | 0.5% | ||
| 12 | 11 Feb 2023 | 0.6% | ||
| Average | 0.4% 1 | |||
- ^1 Based on the average audience share per episode.
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIC Seven Awards | 2024 | LGBTQ+ Spotlight | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | [13] |
| Feed Y Capital Awards | 2023 | Couple of the Year | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | [14] |
| Actress of the Year | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | |||
| Series of the Year | Gap: The Series | Won | |||
| Howe Awards | 2023 | Hottest Series Award | Gap: The Series | Won | [15] |
| Best Couple Award | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | |||
| Huading Awards | 2023 | Global Most Popular Actress in a TV Series | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Nominated | [16] |
| Japan Expo Thailand Award | 2024 | Japan Expo Actors Award | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | [17] |
| Kazz Awards | 2023 | Popular Female Teenage Award | Sarocha Chankimha | Won | [18] |
| Rising Female of the Year | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | |||
| Couple of the Year | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | |||
| Series of the Year | Gap: The Series | Won | |||
| 2024 | Couple of the Year | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | ||
| Popular Female Teenage Award | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | |||
| Popular Vote | Sarocha Chankimha | Won | |||
| Kom Chad Luek Awards | 2024 | Best Couple of the Year | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | |
| Most Popular Actress | Sarocha Chankimha | Won | |||
| Maya TV Awards | 2023 | Song of the Year Award | "Pink Theory" | Nominated | [19][20] |
| Series of the Year Award | Gap: The Series | Nominated | |||
| Female Rising Star of the Year Award | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Nominated | |||
| Sarocha Chankimha | Won | ||||
| Couple of the Year Award | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | |||
| Mellow Pop Top Viral | 2023 | Top Viral Idol Chart – March | Gap: The Series | Won | |
| Nine Entertain Awards | 2023 | People Choice's Award | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | [21] |
| Sanook Top of the Year Awards | 2023 | Best Couple of the Year | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | [22] |
| Female Rising Star | Sarocha Chankimha | Won | [23] | ||
| Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Nominated | ||||
| Best Series | Gap: The Series | Won | [24] | ||
| SEC Awards | 2023 | Best Asian Series | Gap: The Series | Won | [25] |
| Favorite Couple in a Series | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | |||
| Superstar Maya Awards | 2023 | Superstar Maya Idol Female | Sarocha Chankimha | Won | |
| Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Nominated | ||||
| Superstar Maya Idol Couple | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Nominated | |||
| Thai Update Awards | 2023 | The Best TV Series | Gap: The Series | Won | |
| Thailand Social Awards | 2024 | Best Creator Performance on Social Media (Actor & Actress) | Sarocha Chankimha | Nominated | [26] |
| Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Nominated | ||||
| Best Content Performance on Social Media (Thai Series) | Gap: The Series | Nominated | |||
| TPOP STAGE | 2023 | OST of the Week | "Pink Theory" | Won | |
| "Whisper" | Won | ||||
| "Think Alike" | Won | ||||
| YUniverse Awards | 2023 | Best Novel | Chao Pla Noy | Nominated | |
| Best Writing | Chao Pla Noy | Won | |||
| Best Character | Chao Pla Noy | Nominated | |||
| Rising Star Award | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | [27] | ||
| Best Couple Award | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | |||
| The Best Series OST | "Pink Theory" | Won | |||
| The Best Y Series | Gap: The Series | Nominated | |||
| Y Iconic Star | Sarocha Chankimha | Nominated | |||
| Best Cuties | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Nominated | |||
| BreakTudo Awards 2023 | 2023 | Shipp de Ficção (Fictional Ship) | Gap: The Series | Won | |
| Sanook Top of the Year Awards 2023 | 2024 | The Best Series of the Year | Gap: The Series | Won | [28] |
| BIC Seven Awards 2024 (Brazil) | 2024 | LGBTQ+ Spotlight | Gap: The Series | Won | [29] |
| 2024 Thailand Headlines Person of the Year Awards | 2024 | The Most Popular on-screen Couple of The Year Award | Gap: The Series | Won |
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