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Gap: The Series
Thaiทฤษฎีสีชมพู
Genre
Based onGAP
by Chao Planoy (เจ้าปลาน้อย)
Written byPatty Phatphatson Warissaraphuricha
Directed byNuttapong Wongkaveepairoj
Starring
Country of originThailand
Original languageThai
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producerSuppapong Udomkaewkanjana
Cinematography
  • Supakit Thawise
  • Chonkan Tosiri
Running time60 minutes
Production companyIDOLFACTORY
Original release
Network
Release19 November 2022 (2022-11-19) –
11 February 2023 (2023-02-11)

Gap: The Series (Thai: ทฤษฎีสีชมพู; RTGSThritsadi 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 is Thailand's first "girls' love" series,[4] and became one of its most popular television shows.[5]

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".[6][7][8]

Synopsis

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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 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.[9]

Cast

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Main

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Supporting

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  • 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

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  • 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

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Gap was announced as the first GL series in Thailand. The project was launched on August 22, 2021, along with the main cast confirmation.[11] Casting to find other actors for supporting roles was held on November 13, 2021.[12]

After the release of the pilot trailer on May 14, 2022, the series received negative feedback on social media.[13] 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.[14]

Original soundtrack

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No.TitleArtistLength
1."Pink Theory" (Thai: ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู)
  • Sarocha Chankimha
  • Rebecca Patricia Armstrong
3:11
2."Whisper"Sarocha Chankimha3:59
3."Because of You"Pinpin3:28
4."Think Alike" (Thai: คิดเหมือนกัน)Rebecca Patricia Armstrong3:08
5."Orders From the Heart" (Thai: คำสั่งจากหัวใจ)Sarocha Chankimha3:21
6."Don't End It Like This" (Thai: อย่าจบกันแบบนี้)Orntara Poolsak4:07
7."Pink Theory (Bossa Ver.)" (Thai: ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู)
  • Sarocha Chankimha
  • Rebecca Patricia Armstrong
2:56
8."Is This It?" (Thai: นี่น่ะหรือ)Asavarid Pinitkanjanapun3:25
9."Marry Me"Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana3:16
10."This is Enough" (Thai: แค่นี้พอ)Asavarid Pinitkanjanapun4:06
11."I Won't Give Up" (Thai: ฉันไม่ยอมแพ้)Orntara Poolsak4:33
12."No More Blues"
  • Sarocha Chankimha
  • Rebecca Patricia Armstrong
3:20
Total length:40:90

Reception

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Viewership

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In 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

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award Year Category Nominee/work Result Ref.
BIC Seven Awards 2024 LGBTQ+ Spotlight Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Won [15]
Feed Y Capital Awards 2023 Couple of the Year Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Won [16]
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 [17]
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 [18]
Japan Expo Thailand Award 2024 Japan Expo Actors Award Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Won [19]
Kazz Awards 2023 Popular Female Teenage Award Sarocha Chankimha Won [20]
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 [21][22]
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 [23]
Sanook Top of the Year Awards 2023 Best Couple of the Year Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Won [24]
Female Rising Star Sarocha Chankimha Won [25]
Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Nominated
Best Series Gap: The Series Won [26]
SEC Awards 2023 Best Asian Series Gap: The Series Won [27]
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 [28]
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 Rising Star Award Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Won [29]
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

References

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