| Native Name: | |
| Director: | Nuttapong Wongkaveepairoj |
| Country: | Thailand |
| Language: | Thai |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 12 |
| Executive Producer: | Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana |
| Runtime: | 60 minutes |
| Company: | IDOLFACTORY |
Gap: The Series (Thai: ทฤษฎีสีชมพู; ; lit. Pink Theory) is a Thai romantic comedy television series that premiered on Channel 3 and the IdolFactory channel on YouTube on November 19, 2022, and ran until February 11, 2023.[1] [2] It stars Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong.[3] Adapted by Devil Planoy (เจ้าปลาน้อย) from the novel of the same name, it is directed by Nuttapong Wongkaveepairoj, and produced by IdolFactory. The series surpassed 600 million views on YouTube within one year of its release.
Gap: The Series is Thailand's first "girls' love" series,[4] and became one of its most popular television shows.[5]
The show garnered widespread fame internationally and multiple awards for its two leads, Freen Sarocha Chankimha and Becky Rebecca Patricia Armstrong, who became known as "FreenBecky".[6] [7] [8]
Ever since Sam (Sarocha Chankimha) came to her aid years ago, Mon (Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) has always considered the former as her role model. When Mon graduates from University, she decides to apply for a job at Sam's company, yet Sam's distant and icy exterior surprises her. The closer Mon gets to Sam, and the more of Sam's barriers she breaks, the more Mon's feelings gradually change from idolizing to love and Sam's world becomes brighter. However, between them lie many obstacles such as gender barriers, the 8-year age gap, company rules, and social class, as Sam is a descendant of royalty.[9]
Gap was announced as the first GL series in Thailand. The project was launched on August 22, 2021, along with the main cast confirmation.[11] Casting to find other actors for supporting roles was held on November 13, 2021.[12]
After the release of the pilot trailer on May 14, 2022, the series received negative feedback on social media.[13] The production team had to readjust the script and costumes, in addition to making changes to shooting locations, which prompted filming to be postponed until June 20, 2022. Filming finally wrapped up on October 22, 2022.
Eventually, the show's final and improved product received an overwhelmingly positive response, which led to Freen and Becky receiving multiple awards, having a one-time mini stage-play continuation for Gap called GAP: Dark Theory, and having their own world tour, as well as confirmation that they will star in more GL projects together such as Uranus2324 and The Loyal Pin.
Following the success of Gap, another production company called NineStarStudios, adopted the novel's spinoff Blank into another GL series called Blank: The Series, which continues to follow a new version of Nueng (Sam's oldest sister) and includes new versions of Sam, Mon and other familiar characters, played by different actresses than the original show.[14]
In the table below, represents the lowest ratings and represents the highest ratings.
| Episode | Timeslot | Air date | Average audience share | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday 11:00 pm | 19 Nov 2022 | 0.4% | ||
| 2 | 26 Nov 2022 | 0.3% | |||
| 3 | 3 Dec 2022 | 0.3% | |||
| 4 | 10 Dec 2022 | ||||
| 5 | 17 Dec 2022 | 0.4% | |||
| 6 | 24 Dec 2022 | 0.3% | |||
| 7 | 7 Jan 2023 | 0.3% | |||
| 8 | 14 Jan 2023 | 0.5% | |||
| 9 | 21 Jan 2023 | 0.4% | |||
| 10 | 28 Jan 2023 | 0.5% | |||
| 11 | 4 Feb 2023 | 0.5% | |||
| 12 | 11 Feb 2023 | ||||
| Average | |||||
Based on the average audience share per episode.
| +Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination | |||||
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIC Seven Awards | 2024 | LGBTQ+ Spotlight | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | [15] | |
| Feed Y Capital Awards | 2023 | Couple of the Year | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | [16] | |
| Actress of the Year | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | ||||
| Series of the Year | Gap: The Series | ||||
| Howe Awards | 2023 | Hottest Series Award | Gap: The Series | [17] | |
| Best Couple Award | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | ||||
| Huading Awards | 2023 | Global Most Popular Actress in a TV Series | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | [18] | |
| Japan Expo Thailand Award | 2024 | Japan Expo Actors Award | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | [19] | |
| Kazz Awards | 2023 | Popular Female Teenage Award | Sarocha Chankimha | [20] | |
| Rising Female of the Year | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | ||||
| Couple of the Year | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | ||||
| Series of the Year | Gap: The Series | ||||
| 2024 | Couple of the Year | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | |||
| Popular Female Teenage Award | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | ||||
| Popular Vote | Sarocha Chankimha | ||||
| Kom Chad Luek Awards | 2024 | Best Couple of the Year | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | ||
| Most Popular Actress | Sarocha Chankimha | ||||
| Maya TV Awards | 2023 | Song of the Year Award | "Pink Theory" | [21] [22] | |
| Series of the Year Award | Gap: The Series | ||||
| Female Rising Star of the Year Award | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | ||||
| Sarocha Chankimha | |||||
| Couple of the Year Award | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | ||||
| Mellow Pop Top Viral | 2023 | Top Viral Idol Chart – March | Gap: The Series | ||
| Nine Entertain Awards | 2023 | People Choice's Award | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | [23] | |
| Sanook Top of the Year Awards | 2023 | Best Couple of the Year | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | [24] | |
| Female Rising Star | Sarocha Chankimha | [25] | |||
| Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | |||||
| Best Series | Gap: The Series | [26] | |||
| SEC Awards | 2023 | Best Asian Series | Gap: The Series | [27] | |
| Favorite Couple in a Series | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | ||||
| Superstar Maya Awards | 2023 | Superstar Maya Idol Female | Sarocha Chankimha | ||
| Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | |||||
| Superstar Maya Idol Couple | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | ||||
| Thai Update Awards | 2023 | The Best TV Series | Gap: The Series | ||
| Thailand Social Awards | 2024 | Best Creator Performance on Social Media (Actor & Actress) | Sarocha Chankimha | [28] | |
| Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | |||||
| Best Content Performance on Social Media (Thai Series) | Gap: The Series | ||||
| TPOP STAGE | 2023 | OST of the Week | "Pink Theory" | ||
| "Whisper" | |||||
| "Think Alike" | |||||
| YUniverse Awards | 2023 | Rising Star Award | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | [29] | |
| Best Couple Award | Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | ||||
| The Best Series OST | "Pink Theory" | ||||
| The Best Y Series | Gap: The Series | ||||
| Y Iconic Star | Sarocha Chankimha | ||||
| Best Cuties | Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | ||||