Hidden Agenda (Thai: วาระซ่อนเร้น; Wara Son Ren) is a Thai television series directed by Tee Bundit Sintanaparadee. Its cast includes Joong Archen Aydin and Dunk Natachai Boonprasert. It aired from July 9, 2023 to September 24, 2023 every Sunday. This series is available in GMMTV.
Synopsis[]
For the first time, university student Zo resolves to pursue his long-time crush Nita. In order to woo her, he approaches Joke, Nita's ex, for dating advice. Joke agrees to help him in exchange for a place in the debate club. Or, at least, that's what he tells Zo. [1]
Cast[]
- Dunk Natachai Boonprasert as Zo
He is part of the debate club and has a long time crush with one of his classmates, Nita. However, everytime he is around her, he gets nervous. Now in their final year, he wants to ask her out. He also wants to win the debate competition. But his need to win is somewhat desperate as his mom is pressuring him to do well.
- Joong Archen Aydin as Joke
A musician that is known to have a foul mouth amongst Zo's friends. Despite that, Zo needs his help because he was Nita's boyfriend. He helps Zo, but may have something else in his mind.
- Aou Thanaboon Kiatniran as Jeng
An athlete who is also Jeng's cousin. He is gay and is afraid of people being homophobic around him. So, he keeps Pok, his boyfriend, a secret.
- Boom Tharatorn Jantharaworakarn as Pok
He is studying International Relations and is one of Zo's juniors in the debate club member. He is together with his boyfriend, Jeng, in secret. However, he gets frustrated with Jeng's actions and their secrecy.
- AJ Chayapol Jutamas as Kot
One of Zo's closest friend who is protective of his friend.
- Louis Thanawin Teeraphosukarn as Pat
One of Zo's closest friend. He is hiding the fact that Joke wanted help setting the two up.
- Jamie Juthapich Indrajundra as Nita
The queen of the facility in International Relations who is Zo's crush and Joke's "ex-boyfriend". She has a problem with a stalker and goes to Joke for help.
- Pod Suphakorn Sriphothong as Wave
Zo's senior and the president of the debate club. He does not like Joke because of his relationship with Trin.
- Guy Sivakorn Lertchuchot as Trin
Joke's senior who owns the bar and is wary of Wave and his mentees.
- Arm Weerayut Chansook as Park
Joke's and Nita's best friend who are supportive of the both of them.
- Title Kirati Puangmalee as Puen (Ep. 7)
He was once Zo's best friend. However, after Zo confessed that he liked him, their relationship went downhill.
- Cong Duong as James | Poom (Ep. 6, 8)
A stalker who is very fond of Nita. After getting caught by Joke the first time, he disappears for a bit before he starts messing with Zo.
- Chokun Puttipong Jitbut as Joke's younger brother (Ep. 12)
Soundtrack[]
Main Article: Hidden Agenda OST
Episodes[]
In the table below, the blue number represent the lowest ratings and the red number represents the highest rating.
| Episode | Aired | Average Audience Share |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 01 | July 9, 2023 | |
| Zo has a crush on Nita and wants to pursue her. However, he is struggling to get close to her. His friends suggest to ask Joke's advice, Nita's ex, but they got off on a rocky start. | ||
| Episode 02 | July 16, 2023 | |
| Joke agrees to help Zo with a condition of joining the debate club. However, Joke would first need to pass the skill test. To ensure he passes, Zo coaches Joke. | ||
| Episode 03 | July 23, 2023 | |
| Joe starts coaching Zo about dating. Later, Zo asks Nita on a date. | ||
| Episode 04 | July 30, 2023 | |
| Zo and Joke go to Chiang Khan for a break. When they arrived, they met Jeng and Pok-who later tagged along the trip with them. Along the way, Zo slowly opens up his feelings about Joke. | ||
| Episode 05 | August 6, 2023 | |
| Zo is trying to avoid Joke to avoid talking about what happened in Chiang Khan. However, it doesn't last long as he has to interact with him in the debate club. | ||
| Episode 06 | August 13, 2023 | |
| Zo is still figuring out his feelings. He confesses how he feels about Nita and decides to give Joke a chance. | ||
| Episode 07 | August 20, 2023 | |
| Zo and Joke spends time with each other at the amusement park. As their relationship with each other becomes stronger, Zo meets his old friend. | ||
| Episode 08 | August 27, 2023 | |
| Zo makes a new friend in class who is hiding his true identity. At the same time, Nita's stalker is back and is threatening Joke. | ||
| Episode 09 | September 3, 2023 | |
| It is almost time for the break and Zo is getting ready to go home. He finds out about Joke's and Pat's secret and he gets upset. | ||
| Episode 10 | September 10, 2023 | |
| Zo return home to rest. However, he feels pressure as him mom urges him to do well in the debate competition. Joke gets worried about Zo, | ||
| Episode 11 | September 11, 2023 | |
| It's the final debate competition, and although they won as a team, Zo is still disappointed. | ||
| Episode 12 | September 24, 2022 | |
| Joke wants to be with Zo, but Zo has been preoccupied taking care of his father in the hospital. Later, Zo has a heart-to-heart talk with his mother while Joke has one with his father. | ||
| Average | % | |
Trivia[]
- This show is based on a novel also named Wara-Son-Ren.
- This is the first time the director worked with GMMTV.
- The debate was not part of the novel.
- Like Boom's character, Pok, he lost his wallet in Chiang Khan which was left in the plane.
Gallery[]
Official Posters[]
Official Poster 1
Official Poster 2
Official Poster 3
Official Poster 4
Official Poster 5
Videos[]
วาระซ่อนเร้น Hidden Agenda - GMMTV 2023
Official Teaser
-OFFICIAL TRAILER- วาระซ่อนเร้น Hidden Agenda
Official Trailer