📣 This English version was retranslated and refined on May 13, 2026 with the help of ChatGPT. The original review was written in Chinese by Gogo, with the goal of sharing this story and EmiBonnie’s emotional impact with more international GL viewers.
By Gogo (果果) (Threads)
(Spoilers ahead. Long read.)
In the world of Thai GL dramas—often filled with emotional chaos, misunderstandings, and intense romantic conflict—US the Series feels like an unusually gentle masterpiece.
The two female leads, known by fans as EmiBonnie, have such natural chemistry that many viewers consider them one of the most heartfelt and believable couples in Thai GL.
Their relationship is incredibly sweet, yet also emotionally mature and stable. Through quiet eye contact, tender physical closeness, and a series of unforgettable kiss scenes, they created a love story that made countless viewers think:
“I want to fall in love too.”
What makes US special is that it doesn’t rely on explosive melodrama.
Instead, it moves viewers through sincere daily interactions and carefully layered emotional development. The main storyline focuses on romance, while the side stories gently explore family relationships and, occasionally, friendship.
Bonnie (Pattraphus Borattasuwan) plays DokRak, a coffee shop employee and bar singer who falls in love at first sight with Pam, a dental intern played by Emi (Thasorn Klinnium).
Together, they move through longing, secret crushes, kisses that cross emotional boundaries, intense romance, grief, forgiveness, and eventually marriage—leading viewers through a deeply emotional love story.
Episodes 1–6 focus on emotional tension and unspoken feelings.
Episodes 7–8 explode with sweetness.
Episodes 9–11 show how the two support each other through real-life struggles.
And in the final episode, even after experiencing separation, Pam and Rak continue exchanging love through handwritten postcards and video calls before finally finding happiness in their peaceful married life.
One thing worth mentioning is that Pam and Rak might genuinely be one of the healthiest couples in Thai GL.
They don’t constantly misunderstand each other.
They communicate honestly.
When life becomes difficult, they instinctively choose to protect each other and stay together.
Their relationship shows what mature love can look like.
💋 One of the Most Moving Kiss Scenes in Thai GL
The emotional journey in US feels rich and complete.
Many scenes are worth revisiting over and over again.
From the rain scene and lingering eye contact in Episode 1, to Rak softly singing with her guitar in Episode 2 while Pam secretly falls deeper in love watching her…
Little by little, viewers are pulled into a world that belongs only to the two of them.
A private emotional universe called “US.”
It almost feels as if they were soulmates reunited after another lifetime—able to understand each other without needing many words.
Among all the intimate scenes in the series, the most unforgettable is undoubtedly the drunken kiss scene in Episode 3.
I honestly think it’s one of the most moving kiss scenes in Thai GL.
Rak, emotionally vulnerable after drinking, repeatedly begs Pam not to hate her while leaning helplessly against her chest.
Pam finally loses control of the emotions she has been suppressing.
Her feelings break through reason like a collapsing dam, and she kisses Rak.
At first, Rak pulls back slightly in confusion.
But when Pam kisses her again, Rak instinctively responds.
In that moment, heartbeats replace dialogue.
The entire world narrows down to only the two of them.
Emi performs Pam’s emotional shift beautifully—from restrained longing, to emotional surrender, to sudden panic after the kiss, trembling as she softly says:
“Th-This… I…”
Meanwhile, Bonnie portrays Rak’s longing, confusion, vulnerability, and emotional pain through incredibly expressive eyes.
Across all 12 episodes, only Episodes 1, 2, and 5 contain no kiss scenes.
And surprisingly, many of the intimate moments were improvised.
What makes them remarkable is how natural they feel.
Not like actors performing scripted intimacy.
But like two people genuinely in love.
I truly believe EmiBonnie emotionally immersed themselves in these scenes. Their interactions flowed through instinct rather than choreography.
Take the famous watermelon kiss in Episode 7, for example.
The script reportedly only described the scene as:
“Cutely eating watermelon together.”
But EmiBonnie transformed it into a long, affectionate kiss scene that felt almost impossible for them to stop. It was overwhelmingly sweet.
(Yes, the entire scene was improvised—here’s the clip!)
I Fell in Love with the Daughter of the Person Responsible for My Parents’ Death
This relationship was never simple.
Rak is the daughter of a wealthy hospital director, but because of conflict within her family, she chooses to leave home and live independently.
Pam, meanwhile, lost her parents and approaches Rak’s family while carrying complicated feelings connected to revenge.
From revenge to forgiveness, from deception to honesty, the story slowly builds a love that feels soft yet resilient.
Pam and Rak face three major emotional obstacles:
- Rak’s fear and uncertainty regarding same-sex love.
- Rak secretly loves Pam, but because of insecurity, she helps her brother Kawi pursue Pam instead—creating a painful “I fell in love with my brother’s girlfriend” situation.
- Rak’s father is indirectly responsible for Pam’s parents’ deaths, turning the story into: “I fell in love with the daughter of the man connected to my parents’ death.”
It sounds extremely dramatic on paper.
But interestingly, US rarely becomes emotionally cruel.
Every time viewers expect intense suffering, the tension is softened through understanding, comfort, forgiveness, hugs, or kisses.
Pam and Rak consistently try to understand each other’s pain.
And they forgive surprisingly quickly.
That emotional warmth is one of the reasons the series feels so healing.
Watching EmiBonnie Fall in Love Feels Sweeter Than Falling in Love Myself
As their relationship deepens, even ordinary moments become overwhelmingly sweet.
Waking up to a soft kiss.
Shyly asking whether they should shower together.
Punishing your girlfriend with a kiss on the cheek.
Every interaction feels both realistic and dreamlike at the same time.
Watching two people fall deeper and deeper in love—becoming increasingly unable to let go of each other—naturally makes viewers smile.
And eventually, many viewers begin longing for this kind of love themselves.
At some point, I genuinely started thinking:
Watching EmiBonnie fall in love feels sweeter than being in love myself.
Even the smaller conflict setups become easy to forgive because the emotional warmth between them fills the entire story.
Yes, the plot is relatively gentle.
And the final three episodes aren’t quite as emotionally strong as the first nine.
But among Thai GL dramas—where storytelling is often weak and editing frequently chaotic—US feels like a rare gem.
The story is complete.
The pacing feels smooth.
The characters remain emotionally consistent.
There’s no extreme emotional abuse.
No absurd character breakdowns.
All the actors deliver strong performances.
Watching the series feels relaxing, comforting, and emotionally warm.
More importantly, US presents a sincere, sweet, and emotionally grounded lesbian relationship within ordinary daily life.
It gently invites viewers into a world built on love, understanding, and emotional safety.
The family storyline is also surprisingly touching.
Pam’s relationship with her grandmother is incredibly heartwarming.
Rak reconciling with her mother in Episode 11 is another emotional highlight.
Even Nene’s repeated attempts to create chaos become unintentionally funny.
As Rak’s father’s secret daughter, she constantly tries to break apart the family.
But Kawi refuses to be manipulated.
Rak never stops loving Pam.
And Rak’s mother responds not with hatred, but with gentle concern:
“Are you tired?”
It’s like every emotional attack lands softly on a pillow.
By the end, Nene may honestly become one of the happiest “villains” in Thai GL.
Episode 12 contains one of the series’ most emotional scenes.
After Pam’s grandmother peacefully passes away, Pam reunites with Rak at the funeral after a long separation.
The moment she sees her, all her emotional strength collapses.
Their tears, their embrace, their silent comfort—it all perfectly conveys the feeling of soulmates supporting each other without needing words.
And four years later, Pam and Rak are shown living together happily as a married couple, doing volunteer work and continuing to radiate love.
When a child asks:
“Are you two girlfriends?”
They proudly show their wedding rings and answer:
“We’re married.”
It’s a beautiful ending—filled with love while quietly expressing support for LGBTQ+ equality.
🎬 Art-Film Visuals and Incredible Music
Now let’s talk about the production.
Honestly, I deeply believe more Thai GL dramas should be directed by queer women.
Director Kanittha Kwunyoo captures the emotional intimacy between women with extraordinary tenderness.
There’s no exaggerated passion.
No artificial sweetness.
Instead, she creates a subtle emotional atmosphere that many lesbian viewers instantly understand.
Kanittha is often nicknamed the “Saint Mother Director” because her works tend to portray love as something healing and emotionally redemptive.
Her previous series 23.5 shares a similar emotional DNA.
Under her direction, US often feels almost like an art film.
The cinematography is poetic.
The lighting feels soft and emotional.
And the soundtrack becomes the emotional soul of the series.
The Episode 3 drunken kiss scene is a perfect example.
When the song “Like a Bird” begins playing, it doesn’t simply accompany the scene.
It amplifies the emotions.
It wraps around them.
The OST lineup is genuinely excellent:
● Kissin’ Out of Dream
● Between Us
● More than Words
All three songs, sung by Emi and Bonnie themselves, beautifully reflect the characters’ emotional journey.
And honestly?
They are probably the strongest singing pair among Thai GL couples.
Especially Emi.
Her voice is stunning.
Rich low tones, warm mid-tones, powerful high notes, smooth transitions—she genuinely sounds like a professional vocalist.
Her song “More than Words” became the fastest Thai GL OST to surpass one million YouTube views:
- 1 million in 6 days
- 2 million in 13 days
- 3 million in 26 days
A truly phenomenal achievement.
Some Eye Contact Felt Like Spiritual Kisses
Both Emi and Bonnie deserve enormous praise for their performances.
This was their first time leading a drama series, yet every glance and every touch felt incredibly natural.
Their intimate scenes never feel exaggerated or performative.
They simply feel sincere.
Many of their gazes honestly felt like spiritual kisses.
Their chemistry is extraordinary.
And surprisingly, many fans feel EmiBonnie are even more lovable outside the series.
According to astrology fans, EmiBonnie share an unusually strong astrological connection.
Both have Aries moons and Pisces Venuses, which supposedly creates deep emotional resonance and effortless understanding.
Whether or not someone believes in astrology, their connection genuinely feels special.
Some people simply meet and immediately feel irreplaceable to each other. That’s why, from very early on, I kept feeling like EmiBonnie resembled soulmates reunited after another lifetime.
This CP Feels Too Real — They’re Basically Soulmates
In ELLE Thailand’s March 2025 “Crush” interview, Emi once said:
“There was a scene where I had to say, ‘If I didn’t have Dokrak, how could I continue living?’
But in my mind, I was actually thinking:
‘If I didn’t have Bonnie, how could I continue living?’
And then I started crying.”
At the US final fan meeting on April 5, 2025, Bonnie tearfully said:
“P’Mi is like a sister, like a friend… like everything to me.
She supports everything I do.
She spoils me.
I don’t know where else I could find someone like P’Mi.
We can talk about anything.
She truly understands me.
I’m just incredibly grateful.”
(Watch the clip here)
Everything?
Unable to live without each other?
This CP feels dangerously real.
Their interviews are also incredibly entertaining.
Fans often joke that they behave like an old married couple constantly teasing each other.
Sometimes they become so absorbed in talking to each other that the host practically disappears.
And Bonnie?
She’s famous among fans for constantly staring at Emi instead of looking at the camera.
Sometimes with affection.
Sometimes with complete fangirl energy.
Sometimes while teasing Emi mercilessly.
Honestly, their interview clips are addictive.
At this point, EmiBonnie already have “married couple energy.”
You absolutely have to watch their interview clips.
Here’s a great EmiBonnie compilation.
I know I sound completely obsessed.
But after watching countless interviews and behind-the-scenes clips, it’s difficult not to become emotionally attached to them.
Still, returning to the drama itself:
US is more than just a sweet romance.
It’s a gentle story about love, healing, emotional intimacy, and companionship.
A series that makes you want to revisit it again and again.
If this was your very first GL drama, what a beautiful place to begin.
And if it wasn’t?
It might still become the series that makes you believe in love again.
Thank you, EmiBonnie.
Thank you, US.
You made us want to fall in love.
(P.S. I spent a very long time writing and revising this review. It feels like a love letter to the past two months I spent immersed in this series and this couple. I truly love both US and EmiBonnie very deeply.)
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