Never Let Me Go (Thai: เพื่อนายแค่หนึ่งเดียว; Phuea Nai Khae Nueng Diao) is a Thai television series directed by Jojo Tichakorn Phukhaotong. Its cast includes Phuwin Tangsakyuen and Pond Naravit Lertratkosum. It aired from December 13, 2022 to February 28, 2023 every Tuesday. This series is airing on GMM 25 and available on GMMTV and Youtube.
Synopsis[]
Nuengdiao is the heir to a prestigious family. His status has forced him to grow up isolated with no room for imperfection. Then his father is shot to death right in front of him. Now he and his mother's lives are in danger. The son of a loyal Kiattrakulmethee family employee, Palm is appointed to protect him from the dangers in and outside school. In his life of uncertainty, Palm's presence leads Nuengdiao to new experiences. [1]
Cast[]
- Pond Naravit Lertratkosum as "Palm" Pannakorn Jannaloy
An athletic fisherman who was brought in by his father to protect Nuengdiao. He is cautious around Nuengdiao and is having a hard time dropping the formalities. However, the longer he stays with Nuengdiao, he gets closer to him.
- Phuwin Tangsakyuen as Nuengdiao Kiattrakulmaytee
A wealthy student who likes to play the piano, multilingual, and is expected to inherit his father's company. However, when his father died, he became uptight. Since he didn't have friends in school he gets teased and bullied often.
- Organ Rasee Wacharapolmek as Tanya Kiattrakulmaytee
A sweet and loving mother of Nuengdiao. However, after her husband's death, she became strict and protective of Nuengdiao in fear that the same thing may happen to him. She is wary of her brother-in-law who she suspects may have done something with the family tragedy.
- Nat Sakdatorn as "Kit" Suphakit
Nuengdiao's uncle who acts like he cares about what happened to his brother. However, he is a cruel man out to become the head of the company.
- Chimon Wachirawit Ruangwiwat as Ben
The class president and club president of the music club. He wants to Nuengdiao to join the music club. He later develops feelings for Nuengdiao, but becomes a coward when his relationship with him gets exposed.
- Perth Tanapon Sukumpantanasan as Chopper
Nuengdiao's cousin, Kit's son, and Ben's old friend. He is interested in business and is fine with not inheriting the Kiattrakulmaytee's family company. But his father keeps dragging him into the drama. Opposed of his father's ways, he strives to build his own success by doing trading.
- Pitisak Yaowananon as Chanon
Palm's father who says that he owes the Kiattrakulmaytee family. So, he serves them as the family's guard.
- Panadda Ruangwut as Mam (Ep. 6)
Palm's mother who left the family because she wants to be free. She is very straightforward and owns a hostel, but while she runs her business, she is running away from debt collectors.
- Pawin Kulkaranyawich as Phum
A student who seems nice on the outside and tries to be in Nuengdiao's friend, but he is Muengdiao's bully in secret.
- June Wanwimol Jaenasavamethee as Maggie
A bubbly, sweet girl who is in charge of helping the dance class. She needs someone to play the piano and Ben recommends Nuengdiao to join. When Palm joins Nuengdiao, she develops a crush on Palm.
- Fluk Pisith Nimitsamanjit as Aun
A student at Nuengdiao's school who asked Palm to join his basketball team. He doesn't come from a family that makes money easily, so to earn money he leaks photos of Ben and Nuengdiao to Phum.
- Man Supakit Tungtatsawat as Pipop Kiattrakulmethee (Ep. 1)
A wealthy man who owns the most luxirous hotel in Thailand and sponsored the school Nuengdiao goes to. He is family oriented and wishes his son to take over his position when he grows up. However, he dies after being shot on Nuengdiao's birthday.
- Dew Thanapol Chaowanich as the Chinese teacher (Ep. 2-4)
A laid-back teacher who seems to always choose Palm to answer the questions.
Soundtrack[]
Main Article: Never Let Me Go OST
Episodes[]
In the table below, the blue number represent the lowest ratings and the red number represents the highest rating.
| Episode | Title | Aired | Average Audience Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 01 | "Father" | December 13, 2022 | |
| Nuengdiao's birthday turns into a tragedy when his father is killed in front of him. As the future of the company, his mother is worried for his safety. So, Chanon brings in Palm to protect him. | |||
| Episode 02 | "Friends" | December 20, 2022 | |
| Nuengdiao wants Palm to be more open and comfortable. So, Neungdiao tries to get him to act more like a friend than a guard using different methods. | |||
| Episode 03 | "Enemies" | December 27, 2022 | |
| Trouble is brewing as Nuengdiao is getting bullied at school while his mom is facing the wrath of the people and his uncle. | |||
| Episode 04 | "Love" | January 3, 2023 | |
| Nuengdiao and Ben gets closer, but Palm is worried that Ben has other intentions. During the dance party, Nuengdiao gets mad at Palm who is with Maggie. | |||
| Episode 05 | "Mother" | January 10, 2023 | |
| Nuengdiao's and Ben's relationships gets exposed. Despite this, his mother supports him. They later get attacked by people. | |||
| Episode 06 | "Escape" | January 17, 2023 | |
| After the attack, Palm takes Nuengdiao to his mom's place to hide. | |||
| Episode 07 | "Good Fortune" | January 24, 2023 | |
| Nuengdiao and Palm spends more time together and helps arrange a wedding. Back at home, Kit is taking control of the family business and is out to search for Nuengdiao while Chopper is trying to help Ben out with his situation. | |||
| Episode 08 | "Life" | January 31, 2023 | |
| Nuengdiao's and Palm's fun ends when Mam's debtors come to collect the money. In order to save her, Nuengdiao risks exposing his location in order to get money from his account. | |||
| Episode 09 | "Memories" | February 7, 2023 | |
| Ben finds out that Kit sent men to kill Nuengdiao. Once again, Nuengdiao and Palm have to leave to go somewhere safe. In order to protect Palm, Nuengdiao leaves him and heads back to Bangkok. | |||
| Episode 10 | "Me" | February 14, 2023 | |
| Nuengdiao is back to reclaim the family business. Along the way, Palm was watching him from afar. | |||
| Episode 11 | "You" | February 21, 2023 | |
| Nuengdiao is fixing up the business. Due to this, Kit is becoming more desperate to kill Nuengdiao to get the business. | |||
| Episode 12 | "Forever" | February 28, 2023 | |
| Nuengdiao is at the mercy of his uncle. After the confrontation, Palm gets injured and later recovers. However, he decides to leave Bangkok. | |||
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Awards and Nominations[]
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Content Asia Awards | Best Asian LGBTQ+ Programme | Never Let Me Go [2] | Nominated |
Related Content[]
| Year | Title | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Never Let Me Go: Behind the Scenes | Compilation |
| Never Let Me Go Exclusive | ||
| 2023 | Our Skyy 2 (Ep. 1-2) | Sequel |
Trivia[]
- Episode 6 & 9 's episode title spot changes which marks a significant change in the plot.
Gallery[]
Official Poster 1
Official Poster 2
Official Poster 3
Official Poster 4
Videos[]
-Official Trailer- เพื่อนายแค่หนึ่งเดียว Never Let Me Go
Official Trailer 1
GMMTV 2022 - เพื่อนายแค่หนึ่งเดียว -Never Let Me Go-
Official Trailer 2