GapThaiทฤษฎีสีชมพู GenreBased onWritten byPatty Phatphatson WarissaraphurichaDirected byNuttapong WongkaveepairojStarringOpening theme”Pink Theory” by PixxieCountry of originThailandOriginal languageThaiNo. of seasons1No. of episodes12ProductionExecutive producerSuppapong UdomkaewkanjanaCinematographyRunning time60 minutesProduction companyIDOLFACTORYOriginal releaseNetworkRelease19 November 2022 (2022-11-19) -11 February 2023 (2023-02-11)
Gap (Thai: ทฤษฎีสีชมพู; RTGS: Thritsadi Si Chomphu; lit. Pink Theory) is a Thai romantic comedy television series that premiered on Channel 3 and the IdolFactory channel on YouTube on 19 November 2022, and ran until 11 February 2023.[1][2] It stars Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong.[3] The series was adapted by Chao Planoy (เจ้าปลาน้อย) from the novel of the same name, directed by Nuttapong Wongkaveepairoj, and produced by IdolFactory. It is the first GL series broadcast on Thailand’s national television and surpassed 800 million views on YouTube within one year of its release.[4]
The show garnered widespread fame internationally and multiple awards for its two leads, Sarocha “Freen” Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia “Becky” Armstrong, who became known as “FreenBecky”.[5][6][7]
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.[8]
- Freen Sarocha Chankimha as “Sam” Samanan Anantrakul
- Rebecca Patricia Armstrong as “Mon” Kornkamon Phetpailin[9]
- Tassawan Seneewongse as Sam’s grandmother
- Asavarid Pinitkanjanapun as Kirk
- 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
- 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)
- BonBon Armstrong as Sua/Singha
Gap was announced as the first mainstream GL series in Thailand. The project was launched on 22 August 2021, along with the main cast confirmation.[10] Casting for supporting roles was held on 13 November 2021.[11]
After the release of the first trailer on 14 May 2022, the series received negative feedback on social media.[12] 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 20 June 2022. Filming finally wrapped up on 22 October 2022.[citation needed]
Eventually, the show’s final cut 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, having their own world tour, and have starred in other GL projects together such as the feature film Uranus2324 and the Thai period drama series The Loyal Pin. FreenBecky are filming two more series in 2025 to be released in 2026. “Cranium” an ex’s to enemies to lovers story and “The Air” part of the “4 Elements” mega project along with 3 other GL couples.
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.[13]
In the table below, the blue number represents the lowest ratings and the red number represents the highest ratings.
EpisodeNo. Timeslot(UTC+07:00) Air date Averageaudience 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. 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 [14] Feed Y Capital Awards 2023 Couple of the Year Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Won [15] 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 [16] 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 [17] Japan Expo Thailand Award 2024 Japan Expo Actors Award Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Won [18] Kazz Awards 2023 Popular Female Teenage Award Sarocha Chankimha Won [19] 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 [20][21] 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 [22] Sanook Top of the Year Awards 2023 Best Couple of the Year Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Won [23] Female Rising Star Sarocha Chankimha Won [24] Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Nominated Best Series Gap: The Series Won [25] SEC Awards 2023 Best Asian Series Gap: The Series Won [26] 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 [27] 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 Best Novel Chao Pla Noy Nominated Best Writing Chao Pla Noy Won Best Character Chao Pla Noy Nominated Rising Star Award Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Won [28] 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 BreakTudo Awards 2023 2023 Shipp de Ficção (Fictional Ship) Gap: The Series Won Sanook Top of the Year Awards 2023 2024 The Best Series of the Year Gap: The Series Won [29] BIC Seven Awards 2024 (Brazil) 2024 LGBTQ+ Spotlight Gap: The Series Won [30] 2024 Thailand Headlines Person of the Year Awards 2024 The Most Popular on-screen Couple of The Year Award Gap: The Series Won The Viral Hits Awards 2024 2025 Most Popular Yuri Series of the Year Award Gap: The Series Won Thai GL Awards Japan 2025 2025 Best Work Award Gap: The Series Won Best Music Award “No More Blues” Won Y Entertain Awards 2025 2025 Most Popular Y Novel Gap: The Series Nominated [31]
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