I Feel You Linger in the Air (2023): Thai BL Fantasy Romance Across Time

The Thai BL drama I Feel You Linger in the Air is about Jom, a young architect who suddenly travels back to Siam in the 1920s after a devastating breakup. The show takes place in historic Chiang Mai and explores themes of memory, identity, and love that isn’t spoken. 

I Feel You Linger in the Air (2023) Thai BL Fantasy Romance Across Time

The exhibition looks at what it means to carry desire across time and class lines by paying close attention to historical details, using a gentle visual language, and keeping the emotional tone low. Tee Sintanaparadee directed it, and it encourages people to slow down and pay attention to what isn’t said.

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I Feel You Linger in the Air Summary

Title:I Feel You Linger in the Air
Series Info:Thailand (2023)
Length:75 minutes
Total Episodes:12 Episodes
Genre:Fantasy, Romance, Boy's love

Plot

Jom is a reserved, modern architect who pours his emotions into his work. When his lover returns from abroad not alone but with a new partner, Jom’s carefully composed world collapses. Overcome with heartbreak, he sets off for Chiang Mai but crashes his car into the river—only to awaken in another time.

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Now in the early 20th century, he becomes entangled in the life of Khun Yai, a young nobleman living under the rule of class and duty. What begins as confusion and fear slowly turns into intimacy and understanding, as Jom navigates a past that feels like destiny and a love that transcends lifetimes.

I Feel You Linger in the Air Cast

Charactor

Jom (จ่อม)
Chanon Santinatornkul
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Chanon Santinatornkul

A sensitive and reserved architect from the modern world who time-travels into 1920s Siam. Jom is intelligent, emotionally vulnerable, and deeply romantic beneath his logical exterior.

Chanon Santinatornkul

Chanon, known for his breakout role in Bad Genius, brings a remarkable softness and emotional maturity to Jom. His subtle facial expressions, especially in scenes of silent heartbreak, ground the fantasy narrative in real, palpable pain. His performance in this series is a shift from his usual sharp, confident characters—here, he’s broken, searching, and beautifully restrained.

Khun Yai (คุณใหญ่)
Bright Rapheephong Thapsuwan
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Rapheephong Thapsuwan

A young nobleman caught between tradition and his heart’s desire. Calm, courteous, and bound by class expectations, Khun Yai’s slow emotional unraveling is central to the story.

Bright Rapheephong Thapsuwan

Bright delivers a performance of incredible grace. His character doesn’t speak volumes, but every tilt of the head, every sidelong glance, communicates so much. This is Bright’s most emotionally layered role to date, especially in scenes where vulnerability peeks through the noble facade.

Supporting Cast

Typhoon Kanokchat Munyadon

Ohm | Khamsaen

Typhoon Kanokchat Munyadon

June Nannirin Varokornwatcharakool

Fongkaew | Khaimuk

June Nannirin Varokornwatcharakool

Guide Kantapon Chompupan

Ming

Guide Kantapon Chompupan

Attila Arthur Gagnaux

Robert

Attila Arthur Gagnaux

Alee Auttharinya Uengsilpsrikul

Ueangphueng | Somjeed

Alee Auttharinya Uengsilpsrikul

Director

Bundit Sintanaparadee

Tee Sintanaparadee

Directed by Tee Sintanaparadee, known for his cinematic storytelling and delicate visual style, the series uses light, silence, and framing to express what characters often leave unsaid. His approach gives the drama a quiet elegance rarely seen in mainstream BL.

I Feel You Linger in the Air Review

Review

👍 Movie Review Score:4.4/5
Story
Chemistry
Acting
Production
Ending

⭐ Story – 4.5

The narrative moves between the melancholic weight of lost love and the gentle bloom of new affection. With its time-travel premise, the story could easily become gimmicky, but here it’s restrained and poetic. The pacing is slow—sometimes frustratingly so—but it mirrors the emotional uncertainty of Jom’s journey.

⭐ Acting – 4.3

The lead actor delivers a subtle, introspective performance, especially in early scenes where Jom has almost no lines. His body language, small gestures, and silent tears speak louder than dialogue. Supporting actors, especially in roles like Ar-Chan, reflect deeper societal commentary despite limited screen time.

⭐ Chemistry – 4.6

When Jom and Khun Yai are together, everything softens—the light, the music, the air itself. Their intimacy unfolds gradually, with scenes rich in restrained longing. The much-anticipated love scenes are sensual without being explicit, leaning into emotional vulnerability rather than physicality.

⭐ Production – 4.8

This is where the series shines. Director Tee’s mastery of light, shadow, and lens work is remarkable. From the symbolic use of frangipani to the blurred backgrounds of large aperture shots, every visual choice enhances Jom’s sense of dislocation and enchantment. The scene with Jom arriving at the old market is a cinematic standout.

⭐ Ending – 4.0

The final resolution may feel overly sentimental for some viewers. A heartfelt letter would have sufficed, but the show leans toward a “neatly-tied ribbon” ending. That said, it still resonates emotionally—even if it slightly overstays its welcome.

💭 Personal Reflection

As someone who often searches for softness in queer storytelling, I Feel You Linger in the Air completely drew me in. It reminded me of Someday or One Day, not just for the time travel, but for the aching tenderness and visual lyricism. The slow burn sometimes tested my patience, but the payoff—the quiet hand touches, the longing glances, the tender tying of a bracelet—felt deeply earned.

There’s a line between romance and melodrama, and this show dances gracefully across it. I found myself rewinding episode 10’s love scene not for the thrill, but for the way it layered desire, trust, and emotional surrender. It wasn’t just beautiful—it felt honest.

Best Scenes of I Feel You Linger in the Air

 The Bracelet Scene (Episode 4)

A quiet, heart-fluttering moment where Khun Yai ties a bracelet around Jom’s wrist during a traditional ritual. It’s understated yet sensual, like a soft confession disguised as a custom. The slow pacing, lingering eye contact, and delicate hand movements make it one of the most intimate non-kiss scenes in BL drama.


 Jom’s Breakdown (Episode 1)

No words, no music—just Jom in bed, crying quietly after being left by his lover. The rawness of this scene sets the tone for the entire series. His curled-up body and restrained sobs capture the universal feeling of being abandoned, and it’s all done in a single take.


 The Second Intimate Scene (Episode 10)

It’s not about sex—it’s about longing, trust, and emotional release. The lighting is soft, the movement natural, and the silence in between breathes louder than words. This is a rare BL scene where desire is shown through trembling hands, not moans or choreography. One of the most beautifully shot love scenes in Thai BL history.

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