Set against the lively backdrop of Siam Square, Bangkok’s ever-evolving cultural hub, GELBOYS (2024) offers a fresh, vibrant, and heartbreakingly real portrait of Gen Z queer youth.
Directed by Naruabaj Kuno (Boss), this Thai BL series is more than just a love story; it’s a love letter to the chaotic, messy, colorful ways teenagers today navigate friendship, identity, love, and heartbreak in a world shaped by TikTok, IG reels, K-pop, and endless DMs. Forget about traditional “coming out” narratives — in GELBOYS, queerness is simply part of the air they breathe.
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GELBOYS Summary | |
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| Title: | GELBOYS |
| Series Info: | Thailand (2022) |
| Length: | 60 minutes |
| Total Episodes: | 6 Episodes |
| Genre: | Romance, Boy's love |
Plot
Four teenagers — FourMod, Chian, Bua, and Baabin — enter into a chaotic, undefined web of relationships, agreeing to remain in a “no-strings-attached” situationship. FourMod, a lively and stylish student, starts falling for Chian during their regular nail salon meetups at Siam Square. However, he soon discovers that Chian is also flirting with his best friend, Bua.
Feeling hurt and betrayed, FourMod pulls Baabin into his emotional game. As jealousy, confusion, and budding love crash against each other, the four must confront their feelings, choices, and the bittersweet pangs of growing up. Amid neon lights, glittery nail polish, subway rides, and TikTok trends, GELBOYS captures a youth that is vibrant, chaotic, insecure, and beautifully human.
GELBOYS Cast
Charactor
FourMod is the stylish, emotional core of the group, struggling with unspoken crushes and identity.
New Chayapak Tunprayoon
New Chayapak is a rising Thai actor and model, known for his boyish charm and natural screen presence. GELBOYS marks one of his first major roles, where he shines as the vibrant, impulsive FourMod. Coming from a generation deeply integrated with internet culture, New perfectly embodies the Gen Z spirit — spontaneous, playful, and emotionally raw. Although relatively new to the acting scene, his authentic portrayal has quickly made him a promising face in Thailand’s emerging queer storytelling landscape.
Bua, the “white lotus,” is the silent catalyst for much of the emotional mess. Her performance is understated yet deeply affecting, embodying that teenage fragility masked behind fake smiles.
Leon Zech
Leon Zech is a Thai-German actor who brings a fresh, international flair to the Thai BL and queer drama scene. With his soft, expressive features and understated emotional delivery, Leon embodies the quiet turmoil of youth beautifully. GELBOYS is one of his earliest projects, yet he demonstrates a maturity and subtlety rare for newcomers. Leon represents the multicultural face of Gen Z Thailand, blending Western and Eastern influences naturally into his performances.
Chian is the charming yet confusing boy who unintentionally breaks hearts.
Pide Monthapoom Sumonvarangkul
Pide Monthapoom is a Thai actor with a background in both traditional acting and street-style modeling. His sharp, mischievous looks and layered performances make him perfect for complex roles like Chian. Pide stands out for his willingness to take on bold, emotionally ambiguous characters, aligning himself with a new generation of Thai actors pushing the boundaries of masculinity and queerness on screen. GELBOYS showcases his ability to portray vulnerability beneath a rebellious facade.
Baabin’s laid-back vibe and warm smiles hide a sharp loneliness. He becomes the unexpected heartthrob and emotional anchor in the tangled web.
PJ Mahidol Pibulsonggram
PJ Mahidol comes from a family with historical significance in Thailand, yet he steps into the spotlight on his own terms through acting and modeling. With his relaxed, magnetic aura, PJ brings Baabin’s laid-back yet emotionally rich character to life. As a newcomer, PJ impresses with his ability to convey vulnerability without overstating it, making him one of the most exciting young actors to watch in the Thai queer drama wave.
Supporting Cast
Faifa
Paper Peerada Namwong
Chuan
Focus Jirapat Pakkawin
Mai
Fay Chintub Duangkaew
Pao
Dee Phordee Satitpunwaycha
FayeFangKaew
Cream Thananya Thitiworachot
Moo
Bonus Nutthawut Eamchuen
Director
Naruabajra Khuno (Boss)
Naruabajra Khuno (nickname: Boss) is a Thai director and screenwriter born in 1991. Growing up in Hat Yai, he later graduated from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Communication Arts. Boss is known for his sensitive, youthful storytelling style, often focusing on coming-of-age and queer themes. He quickly rose to fame as one of the leading voices in new-generation Thai television, bringing fresh perspectives to modern youth culture through works like Project S: Side by Side and I Told Sunset About You.
MOVIE HIGHLIGHT
GELBOYS is more than just a teenage love story — it’s a vibrant, electric portrait of Gen Z’s colorful, chaotic, and unapologetically queer coming-of-age journey.
Set against the backdrop of Bangkok’s iconic Siam Square, the series captures the explosive mix of individuality, pop culture, and emotional chaos that defines today’s youth.
Instead of following traditional BL tropes, GELBOYS leans into fluid identity, situational romance, TikTok culture, and friendship dynamics without ever feeling heavy-handed.
It’s light, chaotic, heartfelt — and a beautiful celebration of messy, real teenage emotions.
Think: colorful nail art, BTS rides, TikTok dances, K-pop obsessions, a thousand missed connections, and the kind of heartbreak that only happens when you’re 16 and think everything is the end of the world.
A refreshing, truly Gen Z Thai queer series that feels like living inside a dopamine-filled Bangkok summer.
GELBOYS Review
Review
⭐Story (4.5/5)
GELBOYS doesn’t follow a traditional BL formula. Instead, it embraces the ambiguity, the unspoken, and the complicated messiness of teenage feelings. It’s not just about romance; it’s about longing, fear, ego, and fleeting moments of honesty. The open-ended approach and refusal to over-explain emotions make the storytelling feel raw and real.
⭐Acting (5/5)
The cast — all relatively new faces — deliver stunningly natural performances. Especially FourMod and Chian, whose chemistry is chaotic yet magnetic. Each micro-expression, each silent pause feels lived-in and authentic, capturing the awkward, impulsive nature of teenage love.
⭐Chemistry (5/5)
There’s no question: the chemistry here is electric but also tender. Whether it’s a glance across the BTS station platform, a stolen brush of fingertips, or a TikTok dance battle turned flirt session, the actors nail that fleeting, heart-thudding feeling of “do you like me too?”
⭐Production (5/5)
Shot almost entirely with smartphones, GELBOYS blends social media aesthetics directly into the storytelling. Horizontal to vertical transitions, chat overlays, TikTok feeds — it all feels organic rather than gimmicky. The saturated colors of Siam Square, the playful editing, the soundtrack full of K-pop and indie hits make this visually and sonically immersive.
⭐Ending (4/5)
Some may find the ending a little rushed or ambiguous, but that’s part of the point. Growing up doesn’t come with clean conclusions. GELBOYS chooses authenticity over fanservice, leaving a lingering ache — much like real first love.
Best Scenes of GELBOYS
One of the most iconic scenes happens when FourMod and Chian accidentally match nail polish designs at their favorite Siam Square nail salon. Their backs facing each other, neither daring to speak first, they silently acknowledge a secret connection — a breathtakingly soft, fluttering moment captured with no words, only glances.
Another unforgettable scene: the boys sharing a late-night Zoom call, revealing heartbreaks and secrets, laughter mixing with silent tears, shot entirely in grainy phone quality, making it feel heartbreakingly intimate and real.
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