GELBOYS

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GELBOYS
Genre
Written byTang Pattaranat Phiboonsawat, Patipol Teekayuwat
Directed byNaruebet Kuno
Country of originThailand
Original languageThai
No. of seasons1
Production
Running time45 minutes
Production companyLooke
Original release
Network
Release1 January 2025 (2025-01-01) –
present

GELBOYS is a 2025 Thai Boys' Love romantic drama television series with comedic elements, produced by Looke in partnership with iQIYI and directed by Naruebet Kuno. Starring PJ Mahidol Pibulsonggram, New Chayapak Tunprayoon, Leon Zech and Pide Monthapoom Sumonvarangkul, the series premiered in 2025, airing on One31 and streaming internationally via iQIYI. [1]

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Synopsis

Fou4Mod, a high school student, begins hanging out at Siam Square after being invited by Chian, who enjoys doing gel nails. The flirty atmosphere sparks feelings in Fou4Mod, but he soon discovers that Chian also invites Bua, a TikTok influencer, to the same meetups. Feeling left out, Fou4Mod decides to make Chian jealous by getting closer to his best friend, Baabin. The story follows the characters’ romantic dilemmas and jealousy games as it explores youthful relationships set against the urban backdrop of Bangkok. [2]

Cast

Main

Supporting

Guest

Broadcast

The series is broadcast on One31 and streamed internationally on iQIYI. [3] A second season was announced for June 2026. [4]

Reception

On MyDramaList, GELBOYS holds an average rating of 8.5/10 based on more than 6,400 user reviews. On IMDb, the series has a rating of 8.4/10 from 458 users. [5]

The series received coverage from critics and media outlets. Abstractaf described it as a portrayal of youthful dilemmas and “situationships.” [6] Bangkok Post highlighted the rise of actor New Chayapak following the show's success. [7] Kapook emphasized the popularity of the series and its positive reception among viewers. [8] Vogue Thailand reported on the announcement of the second season and noted its relevance in iQIYI's catalog. [9]

Awards

Award ceremony, year, category, nominee/work and result
AwardYearCategoryNominee/workResultRef.
Mint Awards2025Breakthrough Cast of the YearGELBOYSWon [10]

References

  1. ↑ "TrueID – GELBOYS". TrueID (in Thai). Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  2. ↑ "Kapook – GELBOYS". Kapook (in Thai). Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  3. ↑ "Vogue Thailand – GELBOYS". Vogue Thailand (in Thai). Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  4. ↑ "Vogue Thailand – GELBOYS Season 2". Vogue Thailand (in Thai). Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  5. ↑ "IMDb – GELBOYS". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  6. ↑ "Abstractaf – GELBOYS review". Abstractaf. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  7. ↑ "Bangkok Post – New Chayapak and GELBOYS". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  8. ↑ "Kapook – GELBOYS". Kapook (in Thai). Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  9. ↑ "Vogue Thailand – GELBOYS Season 2". Vogue Thailand (in Thai). Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  10. ↑ "Thai Update – Winners Mint Awards 2025". Thai Update. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
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