What happens when former best friends reunite under one roof—carrying years of unresolved pain, guilt, and love? High School Frenemy is a Thai adaptation of the Korean drama School 2013, yet GMMTV’s version carries unmistakable BL energy. The series centers around Saint and Shin, two once-inseparable boys whose fractured bond becomes the heart of a story about adolescence, redemption, and unspoken love.
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High School Frenemy Summary | |
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| Title: | High School Frenemy |
| Series Info: | Thailand (2024) |
| Length: | 60 minutes |
| Total Episodes: | 16 Episodes |
| Genre: | Romance, Boy's love |
Plot
When Siamwit School faces administrative crisis, two rival campuses—Oolongman Pisak and Thep Burapha—are forced to merge. Among the students affected is Saint, class president of M.5/2, who prefers staying invisible and detached. He once led the notorious “Tsunami Gang” in middle school, but now just wants to survive high school quietly.
That is, until he crosses paths with Shin—his ex-best friend turned fierce enemy.
Once inseparable, Saint and Shin’s friendship ended violently three years ago. Their reunion sparks tension and chaos in the classroom, leading teachers and classmates to intervene. As secrets unravel and emotions explode, Saint must confront the haunting guilt of a past mistake: injuring Shin during a misguided gang ritual, costing him his future in football.
But what Shin truly resents isn’t the injury—it’s that Saint disappeared from his life without a word. Beneath the hatred lies a love so profound that even three years of silence can’t extinguish it.
High School Frenemy Cast
Charactor
Once a hot-headed gang leader, Saint is now a quiet, sleep-deprived student working delivery jobs to pay tuition. He’s weighed down by guilt over hurting Shin and desperate for reconciliation.
Sky (สกาย)
Sky, known for his heartfelt performances, delivers one of his most emotionally compelling roles yet. His crying scenes in episode 11 are especially haunting.
Shin used to be gentle and sporty—an aspiring footballer—until an accident cost him everything. Now he’s the dominant force in school, protecting classmates yet emotionally guarded, especially around Saint.
Leon Zech
Nani shines in a complex role filled with anger, grief, and eventually forgiveness. His performance in the confession scenes is heartbreakingly real.
Supporting Cast
Jan
Maria Poonlertlarp
"Sung" Sirawit
Focus Jirapat Pakkawin
High School Frenemy Review
Review
Story – ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5)
The emotional weight of High School Frenemy hits hard. What begins as a school conflict evolves into a layered tale of guilt, healing, and love. The drama beautifully captures the turbulence of teenage emotions, where friendship, masculinity, and vulnerability clash. Though not officially labeled a BL, it gives us one of the most romantically intense “bromances” in recent years.
Acting – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Both leads deliver stunning performances. Sky as Saint perfectly embodies repressed pain and inner struggle, while Nani’s portrayal of Shin is a masterclass in slow-burning heartbreak. The crying scenes are especially powerful—not just emotional but aesthetically moving.
Chemistry – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
This isn’t just bromance—it’s heartbreak in slow motion. The way they look at each other, the way their bodies gravitate despite conflict—this is chemistry forged in fire. Every hand touch, every lingering glance feels electric.
Production – ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
The direction is clean, and the soundtrack pairs nicely with key emotional beats. The editing—especially in flashback sequences and high-stakes confrontations—is tightly done. Minor production hiccups aside, it’s polished and emotionally engaging.
Ending – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
The final few episodes—especially the motorbike ride and tearful confessions—are nothing short of cathartic. Their reconciliation is tender, devastating, and deeply earned. It’s not a “romantic” ending per se, but emotionally, it lands like one.
💔 Personal Take
I came in expecting a typical school drama, and left sobbing over a story that understood love deeper than most BLs dare to go. The heartbreak between Saint and Shin—one frozen by guilt, the other burning with unspoken longing—felt raw, real, and strangely universal. This is a “BL-that-wasn’t” but absolutely is. Every time Shin said “you left me,” I felt it in my bones.
Best Scenes of High School Frenemy
Ep 11 Confession Scene:
Shin says, “Besides football, you’re the only thing I cared about.” Saint replies, “You’re the only one I care about.” Cue tears.Motorbike Rides:
Their bike scenes—especially the ride home after reconciliation—are coded with intimacy, tears, and soft joy.“Tsunami” Reveal:
The fact that Shin names his new gang “Tsunami”—after Saint’s original group—is a subtle but powerful gesture of forgiveness and longing.Handshakes, hugs, and healing:
From public confrontations to hidden tears and midnight rooftop talks, every physical touch is a declaration of unfinished love.
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