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Bright Vachirawit and Win Metawin in 2gether, Boun Noppanut and Prem Warut in Between Us (Photo Credit: GMMTV, Studio Wabi Sabi)

Thai University Romance BL Dramas like We Are: 2gether, Bad Buddy & More

The ongoing Thai BL series We Are is winning over fans with its heart-fluttering university romance. The drama follows the lives of eight friends as they navigate through their university lives. The four main couples of We Are include Phum (Pond Naravit Lertratkosum) and Peem (Phuwin Tangsakyuen), Q (Winny Thanawin Pholcharoenrat) and Toey (Satang Kittiphop Sereevichayasawat), Tan (Aou Thanaboon Kiatniran) and Khaofang (Boom Tharatorn Jantharaworakarn), and Chain (Marc Natarit Worakornlertsith) and Pun (Poon Mitpakdee).

With the genre being such a hit among Thai drama viewers, fans are now looking for university romance storylines. On that note, here’s a look at Thai BL dramas that are similar to We Are.

SOTUS

SOTUS is among the Thai BL classics and premiered on August 20, 2016. The drama stars Krist Perawat Sangpotirat and Singto Prachaya Ruangroj in the lead roles. The storyline of SOTUS revolves around the fight to get the “gear badge” to solidify one’s position in the faculty of engineering. The university freshmen go through the SOTUS system in order to obtain it. However, Arthit (Krist), one of the seniors, makes the freshmen do stuff against the rules by abusing his power. Things take a turn when Kongpob (Singto) stands up against him.

The episodes of SOTUS are available to stream for free on GMMTV’s official YouTube channel.

TharnType

TharnType is an enemies-to-lovers BL drama starring Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat as Tharn and Gulf Kanawut Traipipattanapong as Type. While Tharn is openly gay, Type has a strong dislike towards queers due to his traumatic past. When two complete opposites end up becoming each other’s roommates, it is complete chaos, as well as fun. TharnType first aired on October 7, 2019. 

TharnType is available to watch on Viki.

2gether

2gether The Series is a massive hit BL drama that premiered on February 21, 2020. It stars Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree as Sarawat and Win Metawin Opas-iamkajorn as Tine. University freshman Tine gets constantly chased by a guy despite turning him down multiple times. He then comes up with an idea to make the university’s popular guy, Sarawat, his fake boyfriend. However, the pair’s pretentious relationship soon begins to turn into something deep and meaningful.

Viewers can watch 2gether on Viki.

Bad Buddy

Bad Buddy premiered on October 29, 2021, and follows the story of two neighbors who have hated each other since they were young due to their family’s rivalry. Things take a turn when Pat (Ohm Pawat Chittsawangdee) and Pran (Nanon Korapat Kirdpan) end up becoming each other’s neighbors again when they go to university. Their strong hatred soon begins to turn into love as their hidden feelings come to the surface.

Bad Buddy is available to stream on GMMTV’s official YouTube channel.

Love in the Air

Love in the Air follows the stories of two pairs—Payu (Boss Chaikamon Sermsongwittaya) and Rain (Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai), and Prapai (Fort Thitipong Sangngey) and Sky (Peat Wasuthorn Chaijindar). When university students Rain and Sky decide to sneak into an underground racing event, they come across Payu and Prapai, who are soon smitten with the pair of best friends. Love in the Air follows the story of Payu and Rain in the first half, while Prapai and Sky’s romance is shown in the second half of the series. The drama premiered on August 18, 2022.

Love in the Air is available to watch on Viki.

Between Us

Between Us first aired on November 6, 2022. It stars Boun Noppanut Guntachai as Win and Prem Warut Chawalitrujiwong as Team. The Between Us series is a parallel to another popular BL drama Until We Meet Again and focuses on the story of Win and Team. When the latter joins the swimming club, he soon catches the eye of the former. Although Team is an exceptional swimmer, his traumatic past prevents him from giving his best. However, when Win and Team begin to get close, they find comfort in each other’s company and overcome their struggles.

Fans can stream Between Us on Studio Wabi Sabi’s YouTube channel.

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