Still 2gether
{{short description|2020 Thai television series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2020}}
{{Infobox television
| native_name = {{Infobox name module|th|เพราะเรา(ยัง)คู่กัน}}
| image = Still 2gether 2020 poster.png
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| caption = Official series poster
| genre = {{ubl|Boys' love|Romantic comedy}}
| creator = GMMTV
| writer =
| director = Noppharnach Chaiwimol
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| starring = {{ubl|Vachirawit Chivaaree|Metawin Opas-iamkajorn}}
| theme_music_composer =
| opentheme = Tit Kap (ติดกับ) by Natthawut Jenmana
| endtheme = Yang Koo Gun (ยังคู่กัน) by Vachirawit Chivaaree and Metawin Opas-iamkajorn
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| country = Thailand
| language = Thai
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| num_episodes = 5
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| runtime = 55–60 minutes
| company = GMMTV
| channel = {{ubl|GMM 25|LINE TV}}
| first_aired = {{Start date|2020|8|14|df=yes}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2020|9|11|df=yes}}
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| based_on = {{based on|Because We ... Belong Together (เพราะเรา ... คู่กัน)|JittiRain}}
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Still 2gether (Thai: เพราะเรา(ยัง)คู่กัน; RTGS: Phro Rao (Yang) Khu Kan, lit. "Because We (Still) Belong Together") is a Thai romantic comedy aired in 2020, a sequel to 2gether: The Series. Directed by Aof Noppharnach and produced by GMMTV, the series was announced to have five special episodes on June 1, 2020.{{Cite web |title=Still 2gether TV Show FAQs: Episodes Guide, Seasons, Synopsis, & Release Date Details |url=https://tvshowfaqs.com/frequently-asked-questions/still-2gether/ |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=TV Show FAQs |language=en-US}} It stars Vachirawit Chivaaree and Metawin Opas-iamkajorn in the lead roles.
On 14 August 2020, the series premiered on GMM 25 and LINE TV platforms. Through its narrative, Still 2gether continued to explore the romantic relationship between its central characters through its storytelling and performances.
Synopsis
As Tine (Metawin Opas-iamkajorn) and Sarawat (Vachirawit Chivaaree) enter the second year of their relationship full of love and warmth for each other, they also begin to take on bigger responsibilities in the university with the former as the new president of the cheerleading club while the latter as the new president of the music club. With both clubs moving into adjacent rooms, this causes them to compete with each other during practice sessions. The growing quarrel between these clubs, which has already involved their friends, will challenge Tine and Sarawat's relationship.{{cite web |title=เพราะเรา(ยัง)คู่กัน Still 2gether "ยังคั่นกู" ปล่อยตัวอย่างสุดจิ้น เตรียมฟินกันต่อ! |url=https://www.sanook.com/movie/101365/ |website=sanook.com |publisher=Sanook.com |accessdate=2 August 2020 |language=Thai |date=31 July 2020}}{{cite web |title=ตัวอย่างแรกของ เพราะเรา(ยัง)คู่กัน สานต่อปรากฏการณ์ 'ไบร์ท-วิน' ที่จะพาไปสำรวจปัญหาเรื่องหน้าที่และหัวใจ |url=https://thestandard.co/still-2gether-the-series/ |website=thestandard.co |publisher=The Standard |accessdate=2 August 2020 |language=Thai |date=31 July 2020}}{{cite web |title=เพราะเรา(ยัง)คู่กัน กำลังจะกลับมาให้คุณจิ้นฟินเร็ว ๆ นี้ |url=https://cities.trueid.net/bangkok/เพราะเรา-ยัง-คู่กัน-กำลังจะกลับมาให้คุณจิ้นฟินเร็ว-ๆ-นี้-trueidintrend_189163 |website=trueid.net |publisher=TrueID |accessdate=31 July 2020 |language=Thai |date=29 July 2020}}{{cite web |title=เรื่องย่อ เพราะเรา(ยัง)คู่กัน Still 2gether |url=https://drama.kapook.com/view229475.html |website=kapook.com |publisher=Kapook |accessdate=9 August 2020 |language=Thai |date=4 August 2020}}
Cast and characters
= Main =
- Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright) as Sarawat Guntithanon
: A popular college student from the Faculty of Political Science, a football player, guitarist, lead member of the band "Ctrl+S" and new president of the music club.
- Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win) as Tine Teepakorn
: A college student from the Faculty of Law, the new president of his faculty's cheerleading squad and the new secretary of the music club.
= Supporting =
- Sivakorn Lertchuchot (Guy) as Dim
: Former head of the music club and Green's boyfriend. He graduates in this series and asks Sarawat to become new head of the music club. He keeps on assisting the club.
- Rachanun Mahawan (Film) as Earn
: A member of the music club and of the club's band "Ctrl+S".
- Korawit Boonsri (Gun) as Green
: A college student from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, a member of the music club, a new member of the cheerleading club, and Dim's boyfriend.
- Thanatsaran Samthonglai (Frank) as Phukong
: Sarawat's younger brother, Mil's boyfriend and a new member of the cheerleading squad.
- Pattranite Limpatiyakorn (Love) as Pear
: A member of the cheerleading squad and Boss' love interest.
- Jirakit Kuariyakul (Toptap) as Type
: Tine's elder brother and Man's boyfriend.
- Thanawat Rattanakitpaisan (Khaotung) as Fong
: Tine's best friends
- Chayakorn Jutamas (JJ) as Ohm
: Tine's best friends
- Chanagun Arpornsutinan (Gunsmile) as Boss
: One of Sarawat's best friends who has a crush on Pear. Football player of the Faculty of Political Science.
- Chinnarat Siripongchawalit (Mike) as Man
: One of Sarawat's best friends and Type's boyfriend. Football player of the Faculty of Political Science.
- Sattabut Laedeke (Drake) as Mil
: A student from the Faculty of Architecture and Phukong's boyfriend. Part of the Faculty of Architecture’s football team and the lead vocalist of a band. He substitutes as the lead guitarist of "Ctrl+S" when there was an emergency in the music club.
- Watchara Sukchum (Jennie) as herself
: A legendary electric guitarist who appeared in the music club's event.(Ep. 2)
- Phakjira Kanrattanasoot (Nanan) as Fang
: Former head of the Faculty of Law's cheerleading squad. Also an adviser for the cheerleading team. (Ep. 1, 2 & 4)
Episodes
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|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = Episode 1
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|08|14|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = A year after the events of 2gether: The series, Tine and Sarawat face new responsibilities as the leaders of their respective clubs. As Sarawat chooses Tine to be the music club's new secretary, some people start to question his qualifications. This prompts Tine to prove himself worthy of the position.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Episode 2
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|08|21|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = With both clubs moving into adjacent rooms, trouble ensues as Tine's and Sarawat's club members have to compete with each other during practice sessions. Boss and Phukong continue to pursue their respective love interests while Type struggles to tell Man about his consequential job promotion.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Episode 3
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|08|28|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = As both clubs get busy for the "2U Traditional Football Match," Tine and Sarawat have to focus on their respective club performances making it difficult for them to find time for each other. To make matters worse, Tine later finds out that Sarawat has to stay out for two weeks for band rehearsals.
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|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Episode 4
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|09|4|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = The strict house rules in Dim's place makes it difficult for Sarawat to get in touch with Tine. As the music club rehearsals get intense, a mishap happens to one of their members prompting the group to find a replacement. With high hopes of being reunited during the "2U Traditional Football Match," Tine's and Sarawat's responsibilities to their respective clubs keep getting in the way.
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|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Episode 5
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|09|11|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = After enduring weeks of constant rehearsals for the "2U Traditional Football Match," both clubs reward their members with a beach getaway. However, the unresolved quarrel between Dim and Green threatens to spoil the fun. Tine meanwhile sets up a plan to surprise Sarawat for their couple anniversary.
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Soundtracks
Its original soundtrack "Yang Koo Gun" (ยังคู่กัน) ranked No.1 for three consecutive weeks in Joox Thailand's Top 100.{{cite web |title=ปังมากแม่!! อันดับหนึ่งชาร์ตหลักตั้งแต่ซีรีส์ยังไม่ออนแอร์ "ยังคู่กัน(Still Together)" เพลงคู่เพลงแรกจาก ไบร์ท วชิรวิชญ์, วิน เมธวิน |url=https://twitter.com/JOOXTH/status/1291753907278897152 |website=twitter.com |publisher=Joox Thailand |accessdate=8 August 2020 |language=Thai |date=7 August 2020}}{{cite web |title=อัปเดตเพลงฮิตประจำสัปดาห์ได้ก่อนใครที่นี่ |url=https://twitter.com/JOOXTH/status/1294303201919827968/photo/1 |website=twitter.com |publisher=Joox Thailand |accessdate=8 September 2020 |language=Thai |date=15 August 2020}}{{cite web |title=อัปเดตเพลงฮิตประจำสัปดาห์ได้ก่อนใครที่นี่ |url=https://twitter.com/JOOXTH/status/1296762615721365509/photo/1 |website=twitter.com |publisher=Joox Thailand |accessdate=8 September 2020 |language=Thai |date=21 August 2020}} It also ranked No.1 in Week 32 of Joox Thailand's Top 20 Social Chart.{{cite web |title=เช็ค 20 เพลงมาแรง!! แซงทุกเทรนด์ประจำสัปดาห์นี้ได้ก่อนใครที่นี่ |url=https://twitter.com/JOOXTH/status/1296443712743014400/photo/1 |website=twitter.com |publisher=Joox Thailand |accessdate=8 September 2020 |language=Thai |date=20 August 2020}}
Reception
On 14 August 2020, after release of episode 1, the series was the No.1 trending topic on Twitter worldwide - Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Japan, India, United States, Mexico, and Peru.{{cite web |title=ขอบคุณทุกการตอบรับที่ทำให้ #ยังคั่นกู ติด Trend 13 ประเทศทั่วโลก 🎉🎉🎉 |url=https://www.facebook.com/gmmtvofficial/photos/a.332014076223/10158343835546224 |website=facebook.com |publisher=GMMTV |accessdate=22 August 2020 |language=Thai |date=14 August 2020}}
On 11 September 2020, after release of last two episodes, the series became the top trending topic in worldwide on Twitter with over 2 million tweets.{{cite web |title="ไบร์ท-วิน" ส่งฉาก "จูบให้ล้ม" สุดหวานปิดฉาก "เพราะเรายังคู่กัน" (ยังคั่นกู) ตอนจบ |url=https://www.sanook.com/movie/102977/ |website=sanook.com |publisher=Sanook.com |accessdate=14 September 2020 |language=Thai |date=12 September 2020}}{{cite news |title='ยังคั่นกู'จบประทับใจ พุ่งติดเทรนด์ที่ 1 |url=https://www.nationtv.tv/main/content/378795189/ |accessdate=14 September 2020 |work=The Nation |date=12 September 2020 |language=Thai}} The series garnered over 40 million views on YouTube and 27 million views on LINE TV, one month after its airing.
Awards and nominations
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://www.gmm25.com/shows_detail.html?id=909 Still 2gether] on GMM 25 website
- [https://tv.line.me/still2gether Still 2gether] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410081709/https://tv.line.me/still2gether |date=10 April 2021 }} on LINE TV
- [http://www.gmm-tv.com GMMTV]
{{2gether: The Series}}
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Category:Television series by GMMTV
Category:GMM 25 television dramas
Category:Thai romantic comedy television series
Category:2020 Thai television dramas
Category:Thai boys' love television series
Category:2020s LGBTQ-related comedy television series