5 Tear-Jerking Moments Proving First & Khaotung Are the Ultimate Bromance
There is on-screen bromance, and then there are actors who make us believe in the existence of soulmates.
Thai BL series have been gaining more and more new fans in the past few years, and this year everyone is fawning over the lovely duo of First Kanaphan and Khaotung Thanawat.
Although they have been friends for 5 years, it was only in 2022 that their potential was noticed. They were then given the roles of main leads in "The Eclipse" drama series, instantly setting trends with their powerful acting and addictive chemistry.
The success of their on-screen couple has allowed First and Khaotung to secure several new projects and fan meetings, making them one of the officially branded GMMTV duos.
Two best friends who have wanted to act together for a long time are undoubtedly overwhelmed with newfound popularity and opportunities. They keep expressing their gratitude to fans and to each other, which is where it gets emotional.
1. "The Eclipse" Workshop
Fans first saw them cry because of each other during the acting workshop for "The Eclipse" series.
First and Khaotung shared in a later interview that to bring out their emotions and make them closer, their acting coach asked them to think about the fact that this might be the first and last opportunity for them to work together. They were told to give their best so they would not regret anything.
The reaction from the actors to this thought, followed by words of love, opened the floodgates of viewers' tears as well.
Thankfully, following the success of their first role as a couple, First and Khaotung continued to play different roles together and attended numerous shows and interviews.
However, one thing remained constant: they couldn't discuss each other and their deep friendship without bursting into tears.
2. This Episode of "ARM SHARE" YouTube Show
In one episode of "ARM SHARE," a YouTube show, they celebrated Khaotung's birthday, played quizzes, and re-enacted scenes from "Eclipse." After demonstrating their ability to easily read each other's minds, First prepared a surprise birthday cake for Khaotung and shared his wishes and sentiments for his friend, eventually reducing both of them to tears.
No matter how hard they tried to hold back, as soon as they expressed how important they are to each other, they became emotional.
They also discussed an incident that went viral on "Safe House," a reality show featuring GMMTV actors. In this episode, several guys were cooking a meal when First suddenly announced that a voice in his head had told him that Khaotung was cute. The hilarious reactions from the others and the entire fandom made this moment legendary in the history of the duo.
3. A Surprise Birthday Celebration for First
A year later, Khaotung organized a surprise birthday celebration for First on a beach, teasing him that he hadn't prepared any gift beforehand. The thoughtful gesture, gifts customized specifically for him by Khaotung, and heartwarming message left First overwhelmed once again.
Khaotung even joked that as First continues to live and meet new friends, he should let them go and stay with him instead.
When First said that their relationship is rare and special to him, Khaotung couldn't hold back tears either.
4. This LOL Fan Fest 2023 Moment
At the LOL Fan Fest 2023, fans witnessed an emotional scene between the two actors, who are also best friends in real life, as they sang songs as part of the lineup. First and Khaotung poured all their emotions into the performance and ended up visibly teary-eyed, making it a touching performance and an unforgettable moment for everyone.
5. Various Interviews
Fans have been praising First and Khaotung for their incredible chemistry and have enjoyed their real-life dynamics to the point where they started calling them soulmates.
During several interviews, First and Khaotung burst into tears when asked what they would feel if one of them didn't exist in the other's life. They emotionally confessed that they can't imagine a reality where they're not friends and that they want to stay together as long as possible to share many more experiences. First and Khaotung also mentioned that they dream of buying a house with a shared fence and opening a joint bank account to keep each other in their lives.
Once they were asked why they keep tearing up, to which First and Khaotung responded that the questions and situations remind them of all the feelings and memories they've shared together. They can't help but consider each other one of the most important people and safe zones in their lives. As if fans needed more reasons to swoon over their meaningful friendship!
Can you believe that the contact name for First in Khaotung's phone is "FirFir"? This dates back to one of the workshops six years ago when they were just getting to know each other. The acting coach asked Khaotung to describe his feelings while First placed a hand against his chest. Khaotung responded that he felt his heart was beating with the sound of "firfir." Yeah, no further comments needed.