Julia Christine Botin

Thai actors Mile, Apo to star in new BL series 'Shine'

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ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753158785858Opt 2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Artwork courtesy of BeOnCloud</em></span></span></span></div><p>Thai actors Mile Phakphum and Apo Nattawin are set to make hearts swoon as they reunite in a new historical boys&#x27; love (BL) series.</p><p>The two are set to headline &quot;Shine,&quot; which is set to premiere on August 2 and will be available to viewers worldwide via WeTV.</p><p>According to a press release, &quot;Shine&quot; tells &quot;a deeply moving story of love, hope, and identity — set across three transformative decades in Thai history.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Thai history. From the 1950s to the 1970s, the series weaves together culture, art, historical events, and emotional storytelling, offering a sweeping, cinematic portrayal of connection and resilience.&quot;</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jIz-wnyCSVg?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>The cast also includes Son Yuke, Euro Yotsawat, Oab Oabnithi, Nok Sinjai, Kob Pimolrat, Punpun Sutatta, Tiew Disaya, Peter Deriy, JJay Patiphan and Bump Pawat.</p><p>&quot;Shine&quot; marks the pairing&#x27;s reunion following the hit BL series &quot;KinnPorsche&quot; in 2022.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/26/22/thai-action-bl-series-kinnporsche-cast-visits-manila"><strong>READ: Thai BL series &#x27;KinnPorsche&#x27; cast visits Manila, thanks fans for support<br/></strong></a></div><p>The series is also helmed by Pond Krisda (serving as executive producer, director and scriptwriter), the same the creative force behind &quot;KinnPorsche.&quot;</p><p>Adding to the appeal of &quot;Shine&quot; is an original soundtrack that blends period influence with modern edge, with Thai rock legends Slot Machine contributing songs to the series.</p><p>In recent years, boys&#x27; love (BL) and girls&#x27; love (GL) content have surged in popularity across Asia and beyond, with Thailand establishing itself as a major force in the genre.</p>

<p>Thai actors Mile Phakphum and Apo Nattawin are set to make hearts swoon as they reunite in a new historical boys' love series.</p>

Thai actors Mile Phakphum and Apo Nattawin are set to make hearts swoon as they reunite in a new historical boys' love series.