💗Thai GL “US” Review: This Series Made Us Want to Fall in Love – EmiBonnie Feels Just Like a Real Couple. Sweetness Overload! (2025)

📣 This article was translated into English by ChatGPT. The original version is in Chinese and can be viewed here. If there are any parts where the translation isn’t good enough, I hope you’ll kindly forgive me.

By Gogo (果果) (Threads)

（Heads up: Spoilers and a long read!）

In the world of Thai GL dramas, often full of emotional turbulence and romantic conflict, US the Series stands out as a gentle masterpiece.

The two female leads, known by fans as EmiBonnie, display such delicate, natural chemistry that many viewers consider them one of the most heartfelt and authentic couples in all of Thai GL. Their relationship is overflowing with sweetness—yet mature and grounded—producing numerous unforgettable kisses and meaningful eye contact. Viewers couldn’t help but say:
“I want to fall in love too.”

This drama doesn’t rely on dramatic plot twists. Instead, it touches the heart through sincere daily interactions and rich emotional arcs. The main storyline is about love, while subplots gently explore family bonds and, at times, friendship.

Bonnie (Pattraphus Borattasuwan) plays Dokrak, a coffee shop employee and bar singer who falls in love at first sight with Pam—played by Emi (Thasorn Klinnium), a dental intern.
They experience secret longing, boundary-breaking kisses, passionate love, shared grief, and eventually, marriage—leading the audience through a beautiful journey of romance.

Episodes 1–6 focus on inner turmoil and mutual affection.
Episodes 7–8 explode with sweetness.
Episodes 9–11 show how the two support each other through real-life pressures.
In the finale, Episode 12, although they face separation, they continue to exchange love through handwritten postcards and video calls, ultimately welcoming a happy “post-marriage” life together.

It’s worth mentioning that Pam and Rak’s relationship is practically a model for healthy romance—perhaps the most emotionally secure couple in Thai GL.

They don’t jump to conclusions, they openly share their feelings, and when faced with life’s challenges, they consistently choose to protect, understand, and stand by one another.
Their love shows what a mature and stable partnership can look like.

💋 One of the Most Moving Kiss Scenes in Thai GL

The emotional arc of US is complete and multi-layered.
Many moments are worth rewatching again and again.

From the rain-soaked dash and mutual gazes in Episode 1, to Rak serenading with her guitar in Episode 2 while Pam’s heart races watching her…
Viewers gradually find themselves pulled into their intimate world—a sacred two-person universe we come to know as “US.”

It’s as if these two are soulmates from another lifetime, reunited again—no words needed to blend perfectly into each other’s orbit.

Among all the intimate scenes in the series, the most unforgettable has to be the kiss in Episode 3 when Rak is drunk.
This is easily one of the most moving kiss scenes in Thai GL.

Drunk and emotionally vulnerable, Rak confesses her feelings and repeatedly begs Pam not to hate her, resting her head over and over on Pam’s chest.
Pam, overwhelmed with emotion, finally loses control. Her reason crumbles, and her feelings pour out like a broken dam—she leans forward and kisses Rak.

Rak initially pulls back slightly, confused and dazed.
But when Pam kisses her again, Rak instinctively responds.
At that moment, the sound of their heartbeats replaces all dialogue. The entire space narrows to nothing but the two of them, lost in emotional surrender.

Emi delivers a masterful performance as Pam—sighing with restraint, surrendering with a kiss, then panicking with trembling hesitation: “This… I…”
Bonnie, as Rak, conveys her longing, confusion, and silent heartache with deeply moving eyes.

Across all 12 episodes, only EP1, EP2, and EP5 don’t contain kiss scenes. And incredibly—most of the intimate scenes were improvised.
Yet they feel so natural, like a real couple in love.

I truly believe that while acting, EmiBonnie were genuinely moved. Their bodies followed instinct, not choreography.
Those smooth interactions and spontaneous gestures—no director could have instructed them.

Take Episode 7’s watermelon kiss, for example.
The script only said “cutely eating watermelon.”
But EmiBonnie improvised it into a long, affectionate kiss they almost couldn’t stop.
It’s overwhelmingly sweet!
(Yes, the entire scene was improvised—here’s the clip!)

I Fell in Love with the Daughter of My Parents’ Kille

This love wasn’t smooth from the start.

Rak is the daughter of a wealthy hospital director but left home to live independently due to family conflict. Pam lost her parents and carried a burden of revenge, deliberately getting close to Rak and her family for that purpose.

From revenge to forgiveness, from deception to honesty—the plot builds a love that’s both soft and resilient.

Pam and Rak’s relationship faced three major challenges:

1. Rak’s fear and self-denial of her same-sex attraction.
2. Rak secretly loved Pam, but due to her lack of confidence, she helped her brother Kawi pursue Pam, ultimately pushing Pam to date Kawi—creating a “I fell in love with my brother’s girlfriend” scenario.
3. Rak’s father was indirectly responsible for Pam’s parents’ death. When Pam eventually turned to Rak, it became “I fell in love with the daughter of the man who caused my parents’ death.”

Sounds dramatic, right? But surprisingly, these potential crises were all gently dissolved. Every time you expect the drama to explode, it gets soothed by a hug, a kiss, or a few healing words.
Both Pam and Rak are deeply understanding of each other’s pain and needs—and they forgive quickly.

Watching EmiBonnie Fall in Love Is Sweeter Than Falling in Love Mysel

As their bond deepens, many ordinary daily moments are portrayed so sweetly they almost float:
Waking up to a gentle kiss, shyly asking if they want to shower together, punishing your girlfriend with a kiss on the cheek…
Every scene feels like both real-life romance and dreamlike perfection.

Watching two love-struck fools fall deeper and deeper, unable to be apart—you can’t help but smile unconsciously, and start longing for love again.
Watching EmiBonnie fall in love feels sweeter than being in love myself.
Even the minor tension setups get overlooked, because their affection just floods the whole narrative with warmth.

Yes, the plot might feel a little slow.
And the last three episodes aren’t quite as emotionally rich as the first nine (though don’t worry—they still give us sweet moments every episode!).
But among the many Thai GL dramas with weak narratives and often messy editing, US is already a rare gem.

The story is complete, smooth, and satisfying. No abusive drama, no character whiplash.
All the actors delivered solid performances. Watching it is relaxing, comforting, and heartwarming.

It presents a sincere, sweet, and pure lesbian love within everyday life—inviting the viewer into a world of tenderness and understanding.

As for the family subplot—every moment between Pam and her beloved grandma is heartwarming.
The reconciliation hug between Rak and her mom in Episode 11 is moving as well.

Even Nene’s failed attempts to stir drama are kind of funny.
As Rak’s father’s secret daughter, she tries to break apart the family, sowing discord left and right.
But Kawi doesn’t fall for her provocations. Rak stays loyal to Pam. Rak’s mom, instead of being angry, gently asks Nene,
“Are you tired?”
It’s like every punch she throws lands on a soft cushion—frustratingly futile, hilariously so.

In Episode 12, Pam supports her grandma through the final stages of life.
After her grandma passes peacefully, Pam sees Rak at the funeral for the first time in a long while, and instantly breaks down.
She can no longer suppress her grief. Their hug, their tears, their silent comfort—all beautifully convey the deep soul connection between them.
It’s one of the most touching scenes in the entire series.

In the final scenes set four years later, Pam and Rak are married, living together, doing volunteer work, and still radiating happiness.
When a school kid asks them, “Are you two a couple?”—they proudly flash their wedding rings and say,
“Yes, we’re married!”
It’s the perfect ending—overflowing with love and subtly advocating for LGBTQ+ equality.

🎬 Art-Film Aesthetics & Soundtrack Perfection

Now, let’s talk about production!

Honestly, Thai GL dramas should be directed by queer women more often.
Director Kanittha Kwunyoo captures the unique intimacy between women with such tenderness.
No overly dramatic passion, no artificial sweetness—just the kind of emotional glow that lesbian viewers instantly relate to.

Kanittha—nicknamed “Saint Mother Director”—is known for creating worlds where love heals everything.
Her previous work 23.5° shares that DNA.
Under her direction, US features poetic framing, elegant lighting, and a cinematographic atmosphere that feels like an art film.
And the music? Pure magic.

Take the iconic drunk kiss scene in Episode 3.
When the soundtrack “Like a Bird” swells, it becomes the emotion—it doesn’t accompany it; it amplifies it, wraps around it.

From the dreamy opening theme “Kissin’ Out of Dream”
to the sweet duet “Between Us”,
to the powerful ending song “More than Words”,
each track perfectly mirrors the characters’ evolving emotions.

Sung by Emi and Bonnie themselves, these OSTs are unforgettable.
They are, without a doubt, the best singers among Thai GL couples to date.

Especially Emi—her voice is pure heaven.
Deep tones are rich, mids are warm and sweet, highs soar effortlessly. Her transitions are smooth and emotive.
She’s not just a good singer. She’s a professional-level vocalist.

The MV for “More than Words” became the fastest OST from any Thai GL to hit a million views.
1 million in 6 days.
2 million in 13 days.
3 million in 26 days.
It’s a phenomenon. Go listen—you’ll understand why.

So Many Gazes Felt Like Soul Kisses

Special praise must be given to Emi and Bonnie’s performances.
US was their first time leading a series, yet every eye contact, every touch, felt like a real couple in love.

Their intimate scenes aren’t flashy or forced. They’re just… sweet and sincere.
Many of their gazes felt like soul-level kisses.
Their chemistry? Off the charts.

And outside the show?

Even better.

It’s said that EmiBonnie’s astrological charts show a destined bond.
They both have Aries moons and Pisces venuses—a recipe for deep emotional resonance, effortless connection, and intuitive understanding.

It’s the kind of connection that’s rare. Once found, it feels irreplaceable. No wonder I’ve felt from early on—they really seem like soulmates from another life, reunited in this one.

This CP Is So Real—They’re Basically Soulmates

In the March 2025 issue of ELLE Thailand (Crush column), Emi once said:

“There was a scene where I had to say, ‘If I didn’t have Dokrak, how could I go on living?’
But in my mind, I was thinking: ‘If I didn’t have Bonnie, how could I go on?’
And then I just started crying.”

At the US final fan meeting on April 5, 2025, Bonnie tearfully said:

“P’Mi is like a big sister, like a friend… like everything to me.
She supports everything I do. She spoils me. Anything I say, she’s always there.
I don’t know where I could ever find someone like P’Mi again.
We can talk about anything. She understands me, opens her heart to me…
I’m just really, really grateful.”
(Watch the clip here)

“Everything”?
“Can’t live without her”?
This CP is too real. Too sweet. Too powerful.

Also, their interview clips are ridiculously entertaining.
They bicker like an old married couple. They live in their own world.
Sometimes, the host is completely ignored because the two of them just talk to each other endlessly.

And Bonnie?
A certified Mi-staring monster.
She rarely looks at the camera during joint interviews—she’s always staring at Emi instead.
Sometimes full of soft affection. Sometimes with fan-girl eyes. Sometimes with savage jokes.

You absolutely have to watch their interview clips.
Here’s a great EmiBonnie compilation.

I know, I know. I can’t stop talking about them.
I’ve read and watched too many of their interviews.
But let’s come back to the drama.

This Isn’t Just a Love Story. It’s a Healing One.

US the Series isn’t just a sweet romance.
It’s a heartfelt, emotional story that heals the heart.
A story you’ll want to rewatch again and again.

If this was your first GL drama—what a lucky beginning.
If not—it might just be the one that makes you believe in love again.

Thank you, EmiBonnie.
Thank you, US.
You made us want to fall in love.

(P.S. I spent a long time writing and revising this review—it’s a love letter to two months of joyful obsession.
I truly, deeply love this series and this couple. ♡)

#USTheSeries
#EmiBonnie