Gap: The Series
Gap: The Series (Thai: ทฤษฎีสีชมพู; Tritseedee See Chompoo, lit. Pink Theory) is a 2022 Thai romantic comedy series starring Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong.[1] Adapted from the novel of the same name by Devil Planoy (เจ้าปลาน้อย), it is directed by Nuttapong Wongkaveepairoj, and produced by IDOLFACTORY. It aired every Saturdays from November 19, 2022 to February 11, 2023 on Channel 3 and IDOLFACTORY YouTube channel.[2]
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| Thai | ทฤษฎีสีชมพู |
| Genre | |
| Based on | GAP by Devil Planoy (เจ้าปลาน้อย) |
| Written by | Patty Phatphatson Warissaraphuricha |
| Directed by | Nuttapong Wongkaveepairoj |
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| 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 |
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| Original release | 19 November 2022 – 11 February 2023 |
Gap is Thailand's first girl love series. Due to its immense popularity, the series is considered as paving the way for the GL genre. It surpassed 300 million views on YouTube in just 3 months.
Synopsis
Ever 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 graduated, she decided to apply for a job at Sam’s company, yet Sam's distant and icy exterior surprised her. The more she got closer to Sam, her feelings gradually changed from idolizing to love, and things took a better turn when Sam realized she felt the same way. However, between them lies many obstacles like gender barriers, the 8-year age gap, and social class as Sam is a royal descendant.[3]
Cast
Main
- Sarocha Chankimha (Freen) as “Sam” Samanan Anantrakul
- Rebecca Patricia Armstrong (Becky) as “Mon” Kornkamon
- Tassawan Seneewongse as Sam's grandmother
- Asavarid Pinitkanjanapun as Kirk
Supporting
- Orntara Poolsak as Jim
- Irin Urassaya Malaiwong as Yuki
- Ratchanon Kanpiang as Nop
- Punnisa Sirisang as Kade
- Natnicha Vorrakittikun as Tee
- 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
- Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana as Phum
- Amanda Jensen as Nita
- Sulax Siriphattharapong as Cher
- Praiya Padungsuk as Risa
- Patchanon Ounsa-ard as Billy
- Wichai Saefant as Seng
- BonBon Armstrong as Sua/Singha
Production
Gap was announced as the first GL series in Thailand. The project was launched on August 22, 2021 along with the main cast confirmation.[4] Casting to find other actors for supporting roles was held on November 13, 2021.[5]
Unfortunately, after the release of Trailer Pilot on May 14, 2022, the series received negative feedback on social media.[6] The production team had to readjust the script, costumes, as well as changes to shooting locations, which prompted filming to be postponed until June 20, 2022. Filming finally wrapped up on October 22, 2022.
Original soundtrack
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | "ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู (Pink theory)" | Sarocha Chankimha & Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | 3:11 |
| 02 | "Whisper" | Sarocha Chankimha | 3:59 |
| 03 | "Because of you" | Pinpin | 3:28 |
| 04 | "คิดเหมือนกัน (Think alike)" | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | 3:08 |
| 05 | "คำสั่งจากหัวใจ (Orders from the heart)" | Sarocha Chankimha | 3:21 |
| 06 | "อย่าจบกันแบบนี้ (Don't end it like this)" | Orntara Poolsak | 4:07 |
| 07 | "ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู Pink Theory (Bossa Ver.)" | Sarocha Chankimha & Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | 2:56 |
| 08 | "นี่น่ะหรือ (Is this it?)" | Asavarid Pinitkanjanapun | 3:25 |
| 09 | "Marry me" | Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana | 3:16 |
| 10 | "แค่นี้พอ (This is enough)" | Asavarid Pinitkanjanapun | 4:06 |
| 11 | "ฉันไม่ยอมแพ้ (I won't give up)" | Orntara Poolsak | 4:33 |
| 12 | "No more blues" | Sarocha Chankimha & Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | 3:20 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | KAZZ Awards | Popular Female Teenage Award | Sarocha Chankimha | Won |
| Rising Female Of The Year | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | ||
| Couple Of The Year | Sarocha Chankimha & Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Won | ||
| Series Of The Year | Gap: The Series | Won |
References
- "ทฤษฎีสีชมพู Gap: The series ครอบครัว ความมั่นคง และบทสรุปของรักแท้". The Standard (in Thai). 2023-02-21. Archived from the original on 2023-02-25.
- "Idol Factory พร้อมพาทุกคนไปเปิดโลกความรักสีสันใหม่ กับ ทฤษฎีสีชมพู (Gap: The series) 19 พ.ย. นี้" (in Thai). Archived from the original on 2023-02-25.
- "Gap: The Series". Madan. 2022-07-04. Archived from the original on 2023-02-25.
- "เปิดตัว ฟรีน-เบ็คกี้ นักแสดงนำซีรีส์ Yuri เรื่องใหม่ ทฤษฎีสีชมพู Gap: The Series". THE STANDARD (in Thai). 2021-08-23. Archived from the original on 2022-11-05.
- Saekoo, Somkit. ""เซ้นต์ ศุภพงษ์"สวมบทผู้จัดอีกรอบเฟ้นหานักแสดงซีรีส์ "ทฤษฎีสีชมพู"เน้นให้ความสำคัญ LGBTQ". เดลินิวส์ (in Thai). Archived from the original on 2022-10-19.
- "โซเชียลสวดยับ ! ซีนวาบหวิวซีรีส์ไทย จะให้ช็อกตรงไหนก่อน ดัน #ผมคัน ติดเทรนด์". kapook.com (in Thai). 2022-05-15. Archived from the original on 2022-11-05.