Cherry Magic (; ) is a 2023 Thai boys' love television series produced by

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. The series is the Thai adaptation of Yuu Toyota's

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Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! is a Japanese boys' love (BL) manga series by Yuu Toyota. A live-action television drama adaptation aired from October 9 to December 24, 2020, on TV Tokyo's programming block, which enjoyed high ratings during its broadcast. A sequel to t ...

'' starring Tawan Vihokratana (Tay) as Karan and

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(New) as Achi.

Synopsis

Achi (

), a worker at a stationery company, discovers an article stating that once he turns 30 and is still a virgin, he will gain a special power. He soon figures out that he has gained a special power—the ability to read people's minds—but everything takes a turn once he reads the mind of Karan ( Tawan Vihokratana), his most famous, handsome, and kind coworker having a crush on him. Knowing this, Achi tries his best to keep his distance.

Cast and characters

Main

* Tawan Vihokratana (Tay) as Karan Wongkarun *

(New) as Achirawit Jittawisut (Achi)

Supporting

* Panachai Sriariyarungruang (Junior) as Jinta * Jiruntanin Trairattanayon (Mark) as Min *

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(Jan) as Pai * Harit Cheewagaroon (Sing) as Rock Banphot * Thanaporn Wagprayoon (Parn) as Dujdao * Sereeroj Jayaphorn (Roj) as Tanaka

Guest role

* Tanaka Keita as Ikeda * Janya Thanasawaangkoun (Ya) as Achi's aunt * Phromphiriya Thongputtaruk (Papang) as Pai's ex-sweetheart * Thanida Manalertruengkul (Pimtha) as Karan's older sister * Phassapong Boonvittayakul (Time) as Min's friend * Pongpak Pimsarn (Boss) as Min's friend * Peerakan Teawsuwan (Ashi) as Min's friend * Pijika Jittaputta (Lookwa) as Khem * Hattaya Wongkrachang (Ple) * Warapun Nguitragool * Sivakorn Lertchuchot (Guy) * Varot Makaduangkeo (Arm)

Soundtrack

Broadcasting issues

On December 21, 2023,

stated on their social media pages the need to suspend the broadcast of the film on

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to all viewers outside of Thailand until further notice. The original author, Yuu Toyota shocked upon hearing it, stated that she was not involved in the suspension of the airing. Nevertheless, the drama could still be viewed by international viewers using Viu with added English subtitles.

Reception

Upon its release, ''Cherry Magic'' quickly became the number one trending topic in the Philippines and Thailand on X (formerly Twitter).

Accolades

Listicles

References

External links

* {{GMMTV filmography 2023 Thai television dramas 2020s romantic comedy television series Thai boys' love television series 2020s LGBTQ-related drama television series GMM 25 television dramas Television series by GMMTV