Still 2gether

Still 2gether
Official series poster
Thaiเพราะเรา(ยัง)คู่กัน
Genre
Created byGMMTV
Based on
Because We ... Belong Together (เพราะเรา ... คู่กัน)
by JittiRain
Directed byNoppharnach Chaiwimol
Starring
Opening theme"Tit Kap (ติดกับ)" by Natthawut Jenmana
Ending theme"Yang Koo Gun (ยังคู่กัน)" by Vachirawit Chivaaree and Metawin Opas-iamkajorn
Country of originThailand
Original languageThai
No. of episodes5
Production
Running time55–60 minutes
Production companyGMMTV
Original release
Network
Release14 August (2020-08-14) –
11 September 2020 (2020-09-11)
Related

Still 2gether (Thai: เพราะเรา(ยัง)คู่กัน; RTGS: Phro Rao (Yang) Khu Kan, lit. "Because We (Still) Belong Together") is a Thai boys' love-romantic comedy starring Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright) and Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win). A sequel to 2gether (2020), it was directed by Aof Noppharnach and produced by GMMTV and premiered on 14 August 2020 on GMM 25 and LINE TV platforms.

Synopsis

As Tine (Metawin Opas-iamkajorn) and Sarawat (Vachirawit Chivaaree) enter the second year of their relationship full of love and warmth for each other, they also begin to take on bigger responsibilities in the university with the former as the new president of the cheerleading club while the latter as the new president of the music club. With both clubs moving into adjacent rooms, this causes them to compete with each other during practice sessions. The growing quarrel between these clubs, which has already involved their friends, will challenge Tine and Sarawat's relationship.

Cast and characters

Main

A popular college student from the Faculty of Political Science, a football player, guitarist, lead member of the band "Ctrl+S" and new president of the music club.
A college student from the Faculty of Law, the new president of his faculty's cheerleading squad and the new secretary of the music club.

Supporting

  • Sivakorn Lertchuchot (Guy) as Dim
Former head of the music club and Green's boyfriend. He graduates in this series and asks Sarawat to become new head of the music club. He keeps on assisting the club.
A member of the music club and of the club's band "Ctrl+S".
  • Korawit Boonsri (Gun) as Green
A college student from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, a member of the music club, a new member of the cheerleading club, and Dim's boyfriend.
Sarawat's younger brother, Mil's boyfriend and a new member of the cheerleading squad.
A member of the cheerleading squad and Boss' love interest.
Tine's elder brother and Man's boyfriend.
Tine's best friends
  • Chayakorn Jutamas (JJ) as Ohm
Tine's best friends
  • Chanagun Arpornsutinan (Gunsmile) as Boss
One of Sarawat's best friends who has a crush on Pear. Football player of the Faculty of Political Science.
  • Chinnarat Siripongchawalit (Mike) as Man
One of Sarawat's best friends and Type's boyfriend. Football player of the Faculty of Political Science.
A student from the Faculty of Architecture and Phukong's boyfriend. Part of the Faculty of Architecture’s football team and the lead vocalist of a band. He substitutes as the lead guitarist of "Ctrl+S" when there was an emergency in the music club.
A legendary electric guitarist who appeared in the music club's event.(Ep. 2)
  • Phakjira Kanrattanasoot (Nanan) as Fang
Former head of the Faculty of Law's cheerleading squad. Also an adviser for the cheerleading team. (Ep. 1, 2 & 4)

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Episode 1"14 August 2020 (2020-08-14)
A year after the events of 2gether, Tine and Sarawat face new responsibilities as the leaders of their respective clubs. As Sarawat chooses Tine to be the music club's new secretary, some people start to question his qualifications. This prompts Tine to prove himself worthy of the position.
2"Episode 2"21 August 2020 (2020-08-21)
With both clubs moving into adjacent rooms, trouble ensues as Tine's and Sarawat's club members have to compete with each other during practice sessions. Boss and Phukong continue to pursue their respective love interests while Type struggles to tell Man about his consequential job promotion.
3"Episode 3"28 August 2020 (2020-08-28)
As both clubs get busy for the "2U Traditional Football Match," Tine and Sarawat have to focus on their respective club performances making it difficult for them to find time for each other. To make matters worse, Tine later finds out that Sarawat has to stay out for two weeks for band rehearsals.
4"Episode 4"4 September 2020 (2020-09-04)
The strict house rules in Dim's place makes it difficult for Sarawat to get in touch with Tine. As the music club rehearsals get intense, a mishap happens to one of their members prompting the group to find a replacement. With high hopes of being reunited during the "2U Traditional Football Match," Tine's and Sarawat's responsibilities to their respective clubs keep getting in the way.
5"Episode 5"11 September 2020 (2020-09-11)
After enduring weeks of constant rehearsals for the "2U Traditional Football Match," both clubs reward their members with a beach getaway. However, the unresolved quarrel between Dim and Green threatens to spoil the fun. Tine meanwhile sets up a plan to surprise Sarawat for their couple anniversary.

Soundtrack

The series' original soundtrack "Yang Koo Gun" (ยังคู่กัน) ranked first for three consecutive weeks in Joox Thailand's Top 100. It also ranked first at Week 32 of Joox Thailand's Top 20 Social Chart.

Song title English title Artist Ref.
ติดกับ (Tit Gub) "Trapped" Natthawut Jenmana (Max)
ยังคู่กัน (Yang Koo Gun) "Still Together" Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright) ft.
Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win)
With A Smile:
Eraserheads 		Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright)
คนนั้นต้องเป็นเธอ (Kon Nan Taung Pen Tur) "That Person Must Be You" Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win)

Reception

On 14 August 2020, after the release of the premiere episode, the series became the top trending topic on Twitter in several counties including Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Japan, India, United States, Mexico, and Peru, and in the Philippines with the hashtag #Still2Gether. On 11 September 2020, after the release of the penultimate and finale episodes, the series became the top trending topic worldwide on Twitter with over two million tweets. A month after the series aired, it garnered over 40 million views on YouTube and 27 million views on LINE TV, one month after its airing.

Accolades

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2020 Sanook Awards Thai Song Of The Year "ยังคู่กัน" ("Yang Khu Kan"): Vachirawit Chivaaree Won
2021 Line TV Awards Best Kiss Scene Nominated
Kazz Awards 2021 Imaginary Couple of the Year Won
Best Actor Vachirawit Chivaaree Won
Best Scene Won
Popular Artist among Teen Metawin Opas-iamkajorn Won
2021 Asia Artist Awards Asia Celebrity Award for Actor Vachirawit Chivaaree
Metawin Opas-iamkajorn		 Won
Maya Awards 2021 Best Couple Nominated
Popular Drama Soundtrack "ยังคู่กัน" ("Yang Khu Kan"): Vachirawit Chivaaree Nominated
Thairath Top of the Year 2021 Couple of the Year Won
Thailand Asia Dramatic TV Award: Japan Best Drama Won
Tokyo Drama Awards
(International Drama Festival)		 Special Awards for Foreign Dramas Won

Notes

  1. ↑ As continuation to 2gether.
  2. ↑ Only for the Philippine version of the said series.

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