Love By Chance is a Thai boys’ love drama that starts small and grows large. It follows Pete, a gay teenager bullied for his identity, who finds unexpected comfort in Ae, a boy who cannot love him back. The show is based on a popular novel by MAME12938, and it made a name for itself across East and Southeast Asia, parts of Europe, North and South America. It airs on GMM 25, with a second season that shifts focus to new characters.
The premise is simple: two people meet by chance and help each other through hard times. The execution is not simple. The show balances comedy, drama, and romance with a steady hand.
Trailer, via Love By Chace Series Gmm25.
Bullying at the Center
Pete is the heart of the story. He is picked on for being gay, and the show does not soften that cruelty. His relationship with Ae begins as a friendship, built on shared hardship, and it slowly turns into something deeper. The show does not pretend that loving someone who cannot love you back is easy. It is the quiet pain of the whole series, and it stays with you long after the credits roll.
Ae is played by Tanapon Sukumpantanasan. He brings a warmth to the role that anchors the show’s emotional core. Rathavit Kijworalak plays Can, a character who appears in the second season with a different focus. The chemistry between the two leads in the first season is the engine that drives the narrative forward.
The Cast and Its Reach
The cast runs deep. Phiravich Attachitsataporn plays Tin, while Napat Na Ranong plays Techno. Siwat Jumlongkul plays Kengkla, and Kirati Puangmalee plays Tum. Katsamonnat Namwirote plays Tar, Samantha Melanie Coates plays Boe, Pisitpol Ekpongpisit plays Job, Patsit Permpoonsavat plays Pond, Thapanat Athikompokin plays Keen, and Norravit Songtrai plays Champ. Each actor brings their own energy to the ensemble, and the show moves smoothly between them without losing focus.
The series gained popularity across several regions. It was originally scheduled to air on Channel 9 MCOT HD on May 27, 2018, but the broadcast was suspended a day before the initial date. It finally aired on GMM 25 on August 3, 2018, and was later re-released on LINE TV, where it reached over 118 million views. That number tells you something about its reach.
The show’s popularity grew steadily from the moment it began airing. Viewers across East and Southeast Asia, parts of Europe, North and South America watched the show as it moved from its original scheduled home to GMM 25. The move to GMM 25 came after the Channel 9 MCOT HD broadcast was suspended, and the show found its audience there instead.
The Second Season Shift
The second season premiered on September 2, 2020, with a focus on Tin and Can. This shift changes the dynamic of the show, moving away from Pete and Ae’s central relationship. The series kept growing its audience even after the first season ended.
Comparing the Two Seasons
| Season | Focus | Premiere Date |
|---|---|---|
| First | Pete and Ae | August 3, 2018 |
| Second | Tin and Can | September 2, 2020 |
The table shows the clear difference between the two seasons. The first season is about a boy finding comfort in someone he cannot love. The second season is about a different pair entirely.
Key Facts
- Title: Love By Chance (Bang-oen Rak)
- Creator: MAME12938
- Network: GMM 25
- Seasons: 2, totaling 27 episodes
- First aired: August 3, 2018
- Last aired: November 18, 2020
- Views on LINE TV: over 118 million
The show is a study in balance. It handles bullying with honesty, comedy with lightness, and romance with restraint. It does not lose focus between its many characters.
Love By Chance is a drama that understands its own stakes. It is a show about finding comfort in a world that does not want to see you. It is a show about the quiet pain of loving someone who cannot love you back. And it is a show that found an audience far beyond its home country, proving that stories about kindness and acceptance travel well.
It is a solid watch, a show whose reach matches its reputation.
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