Still 2gether explained

Native Name:
Creator:GMMTV
Director:Noppharnach Chaiwimol
Opentheme:Tit Kap (ติดกับ) by Natthawut Jenmana
Endtheme:Yang Koo Gun (ยังคู่กัน) by Vachirawit Chivaaree and Metawin Opas-iamkajorn
Country:Thailand
Language:Thai
Num Episodes:5
Runtime:55–60 minutes
Company:GMMTV

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.[1] It stars Vachirawit Chivaaree and Metawin Opas-iamkajorn in the lead roles.

On August 14, 2020, the series premiered on GMM 25 and LINE TV platforms. The show garnered attention and anticipation from fans leading to its release. 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.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Cast and characters

Main lead

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.

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

Music Club

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.

A member of the music club and of the club's band "Ctrl+S".

Cheerleading Squad

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.

Sarawat's younger brother, Mil's boyfriend and a new member of the cheerleading squad.

A member of the cheerleading squad and Boss' love interest.

People close to Tine

Tine's elder brother and Man's boyfriend.

Tine's best friends

Tine's best friends

People close to Sarawat

One of Sarawat's best friends who has a crush on Pear. Football player of the Faculty of Political Science.

One of Sarawat's best friends and Type's boyfriend. Football player of the Faculty of Political Science.

Others

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.

A legendary electric guitarist who appeared in the music club's event.(Ep:2)

Former head of the Faculty of Law's cheerleading squad. Also an adviser for the cheerleading team. (Ep:1,2 & 4)

Soundtracks

Its original soundtrack "Yang Koo Gun" (ยังคู่กัน) ranked No.1 for three consecutive weeks in Joox Thailand's Top 100.[6] [7] [8] It also ranked No.1 in Week 32 of Joox Thailand's Top 20 Social Chart.[9]

Song TitleEnglish TitleArtist
ติดกับ (Tit Gub) TrappedNatthawut Jenmana (Max)
ยังคู่กัน (Yang Koo Gun)Still TogetherVachirawit Chivaaree (Bright) ft.
Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win)
[10]
With A Smile


Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright)[11]
คนนั้นต้องเป็นเธอ (Kon Nan Taung Pen Tur)That Person Must Be YouMetawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win)[12]

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.[13]

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.[14] [15] The series garnered over 40 million views on YouTube and 27 million views on LINE TV, one month after its airing.

International releases

The series got dubbed in Filipino and premiered on iWantTFC and Kapamilya Channel.[16] In Japan, Klockworx Co. Ltd. acquired the distribution rights for the series from GMMTV.[17] [18]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2020Sanook AwardsThai Song Of The Year"ยังคู่กัน" ("Yang Khu Kan"): Vachirawit Chivaaree
2021Line TV AwardsBest Kiss Scene
Kazz Awards 2021Imaginary Couple of the Year[19] [20]
Best ActorBest ActorVachirawit Chivaaree
Best SceneBest Scene
Popular Artist among TeenMetawin Opas-iamkajorn[21]
2021 Asia Artist AwardsAsia Celebrity Award for ActorVachirawit Chivaaree
Metawin Opas-iamkajorn
[22] [23]
Maya Awards 2021Best Couple
Popular Drama Soundtrack"ยังคู่กัน" ("Yang Khu Kan"): Vachirawit Chivaaree
Thairath Top of the Year 2021Couple of the Year[24] [25]
Thailand Asia Dramatic TV Award: JapanBest Drama[26]
Tokyo Drama Awards
Special Awards for Foreign Dramas[27]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Still 2gether TV Show FAQs: Episodes Guide, Seasons, Synopsis, & Release Date Details . 2024-04-09 . TV Show FAQs . en-US.
  2. Web site: เพราะเรา(ยัง)คู่กัน Still 2gether "ยังคั่นกู" ปล่อยตัวอย่างสุดจิ้น เตรียมฟินกันต่อ! . sanook.com . . 2 August 2020 . Thai . 31 July 2020.
  3. Web site: ตัวอย่างแรกของ เพราะเรา(ยัง)คู่กัน สานต่อปรากฏการณ์ 'ไบร์ท-วิน' ที่จะพาไปสำรวจปัญหาเรื่องหน้าที่และหัวใจ . thestandard.co . The Standard . 2 August 2020 . Thai . 31 July 2020.
  4. Web site: เพราะเรา(ยัง)คู่กัน กำลังจะกลับมาให้คุณจิ้นฟินเร็ว ๆ นี้ . trueid.net . TrueID . 31 July 2020 . Thai . 29 July 2020.
  5. Web site: เรื่องย่อ เพราะเรา(ยัง)คู่กัน Still 2gether . kapook.com . Kapook . 9 August 2020 . Thai . 4 August 2020.
  6. Web site: ปังมากแม่!! อันดับหนึ่งชาร์ตหลักตั้งแต่ซีรีส์ยังไม่ออนแอร์ "ยังคู่กัน(Still Together)" เพลงคู่เพลงแรกจาก ไบร์ท วชิรวิชญ์, วิน เมธวิน . twitter.com . Joox Thailand . 8 August 2020 . Thai . 7 August 2020.
  7. Web site: อัปเดตเพลงฮิตประจำสัปดาห์ได้ก่อนใครที่นี่ . twitter.com . Joox Thailand . 8 September 2020 . Thai . 15 August 2020.
  8. Web site: อัปเดตเพลงฮิตประจำสัปดาห์ได้ก่อนใครที่นี่ . twitter.com . Joox Thailand . 8 September 2020 . Thai . 21 August 2020.
  9. Web site: เช็ค 20 เพลงมาแรง!! แซงทุกเทรนด์ประจำสัปดาห์นี้ได้ก่อนใครที่นี่ . twitter.com . Joox Thailand . 8 September 2020 . Thai . 20 August 2020.
  10. ยังคู่กัน (Still Together) - ไบร์ท วชิรวิชญ์, วิน เมธวิน . YouTube . GMMTV Records . 14 August 2020 .
  11. News: WATCH: Bright sings Eraserheads' 'With a Smile' as PH theme of 'Still 2gether' . 4 August 2020 . . 31 July 2020.
  12. Web site: "วิน เมธวิน" เผยมุมมองความรักผ่านเพลงใหม่ "คนนั้นต้องเป็นเธอ" ส่งท้าย "เพราะเรา(ยัง)คู่กัน" . sanook.com . . 14 September 2020 . Thai . 11 September 2020.
  13. Web site: ขอบคุณทุกการตอบรับที่ทำให้ #ยังคั่นกู ติด Trend 13 ประเทศทั่วโลก . facebook.com . . 22 August 2020 . Thai . 14 August 2020.
  14. Web site: "ไบร์ท-วิน" ส่งฉาก "จูบให้ล้ม" สุดหวานปิดฉาก "เพราะเรายังคู่กัน" (ยังคั่นกู) ตอนจบ . sanook.com . . 14 September 2020 . Thai . 12 September 2020.
  15. News: 'ยังคั่นกู'จบประทับใจ พุ่งติดเทรนด์ที่ 1 . 14 September 2020 . . 12 September 2020 . Thai.
  16. News: (Still) 2gether to have simulcast release on Thailand's GMMTV and Philippine's iWant . 25 July 2020 . . 28 July 2020.
  17. Web site: タイドラマ3作品日本配給権取得のお知らせ . klockworx.com . Klockworx Co., Ltd. . 11 October 2020 . Japanese . 28 September 2020 . 24 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201024231725/https://klockworx.com/news/409186/ . dead .
  18. Web site: 【放送決定!】タイドラマ「Still 2gether」「I'm Tee, Me Too/アイム・ティー、ミー・トゥー」「Theory of Love/セオリー・オブ・ラブ」(9/30) . wowow.co.jp . Wowow . 11 October 2020 . Japanese.
  19. Web site: จัดเต็ม! ฉลองครบรอบ 15 ปี 'KAZZ MAGAZINE' ศิลปินขวัญใจวัยรุ่นร่วมรับรางวัลในงาน "KAZZ Awards 2021" . 2023-04-30 . KAZZ Magazine . 22 October 2021 . th.
  20. Web site: Kazz Award Winners. 2023-04-30 . DARADAILY.COM . en.
  21. Web site: 2021-10-22 . จัดเต็ม! ฉลองครบรอบ 15 ปี 'KAZZ MAGAZINE' ศิลปินขวัญใจวัยรุ่นร่วมรับรางวัลในงาน "KAZZ Awards 2021" . 2023-05-01 . KAZZ Magazine . th.
  22. Web site: AAA특별취재단. 와치라윗 치와아리 AAA 아시아 셀러브리티상 수상[2021 AAA]]. 2021-12-02. n.news.naver.com. ko.
  23. Web site: AAA 2021: Award winners revealed, Thai actors Bright and Win invited to K-pop show . MEAWW . 11 May 2023 . 16 November 2021.
  24. Web site: Thairath ที่สุดแห่งปี 2021. 2022-02-04. www.thairath.co.th. th.
  25. Web site: ฮอตเกินต้าน! "ไบร์ท - วิน" ติด TOP10 ผู้ชายหน้าหล่อที่สุดในโลก 2022 ข่าวใส่ไข่ . 2023-04-01 . www.thairath.co.th . th.
  26. Web site: タイ俳優♡推し♡アワード~♡を届けよう!~. 2022-01-12. タイ俳優♡推し♡アワード~♡を届けよう!~. ja.
  27. Web site: 2017-11-08 . International Drama Festival:Tokyo Drama Awards . 2024-07-17 . 8 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171108235838/http://j-ba.or.jp/drafes/english/award/index02.html . bot: unknown .