MANILA, Philippines — Filipino fans of the Thai Boys’ Love (BL) series KinnPorsche are in for a treat as the show’s stars will visit Manila on Oct. 22 via the concert KinnPorsche The Series World Tour 2022 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Since its premiere last April, the series has become a phenomenon across Asia, bringing kilig to fans. In each episode premiere, the fans have always made the show the talk of the town on social media, making the hashtag #kinnporschetheseries trend on various platforms.
The series centers around Kinn Anakinn Theerapanyakun (Phakphum Romsaithong), the son of a mafia boss and heir presumptive of the Theerapanyakun crime family’s main branch, and Porsche Pachara Kittisawat (Nattawin Wattanagitiphat), a local bartender and underground fighter, who is hired as his bodyguard.
Last Aug. 31, concert promoters PULP Live World and Live Nation Philippines announced the Manila leg of KinnPorsche The Series World Tour 2022. Now, with the concert just a week away, let’s get to know more about the cast members:
Mile
Phakphum Romsaithong, commonly known as Mile, plays Kinn in the show. Born on Jan. 5, 1992, the 30-year-old earned his Bachelor of Arts Program in Journalism (Media Studies) degree from the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication, Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand.
His hobbies and interests are investing, traveling, cocktail mixing, guitar trading and collecting vintage stuff like vinyl CDs and liquor.
He has 2.1 million Instagram followers, over 729,000 Twitter followers and over 574,000 TikTok followers with the @milephakphum.
Apo
Nicknamed Apo, Nattawin Wattanagitiphat plays Porsche. The 28-year-old was born on Feb. 24, 1994. He graduated with a Bachelor of Communication Arts degree at the Rangsit University in Pathum Thani.
His interests include singing, Thai dancing, cocktail mixing and extreme sports. His hobbies are being an acting coach and a stylist.
He has 1.9 million Instagram followers, over 631,000 Twitter followers and over 511,000 TikTok followers under the handle @nnattawin.
Bible
Wichaspas Sumettikul, 24, graduated from the Faculty of Engineering at the Thammasat University in Bangkok. Bible, as he is popularly known, was born on Christmas Day in 1997. He portrays Vegas Kornwit Theerapanyakun, the eldest son and heir presumptive of the Theerapanyakun crime family’s secondary branch.
In his spare time, he is a handyman, working on tools and DIY projects.
Under his social media handle @biblesumett, he has 1.7 million followers on Instagram, over 622,000 followers on Twitter, and over 613,000 followers on TikTok.
Build
Jakapan Puttha, also known as Build, has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts from Bangkok University. Born on June 4, 1994, the 28-year-old plays Pete Phongsakorn Saengtham, head bodyguard and Porsche’s roommate.
He is a talented instrumentalist, having learned how to play the saxophone, guitar and bass in his spare time.
On social media, he has 1.6 million Instagram followers, over 631,000 Twitter followers and over 761,000 TikTok followers. Follow him on Instagram @buildurluve, Twitter @Buildbuilddd and TikTok @buildbuiltbuilt.
Jeff
Worakamol “Jeff” Satoe, 27, portrays Kim Kimhan Theerapanyakun, Kinn’s pop star younger brother who feigns disinterest in the family crime business. Born on March 6, 1995, he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (Corporate Finance and Investment) degree from Rangsit University.
He loves singing, writing books, karate, tennis, basketball, pottery making and drawing. He knows how to play bass, Chinese flute and piano.
Under the handle @jeffsatur, he has 1.8 million Instagram followers, over 548,000 Twitter followers and over 813,000 TikTok followers.
Barcode
Tinnasit Isarapongporn, nicknamed Barcode, was born on Aug. 4, 2004. The 18-year-old portrays Porchay Pitchaya Kittisawat, Porsche’s younger brother. He graduated from the Suankularb Wittayalai School in Bangkok.
His talents include singing, dancing and playing the guitar. On social media, he has 923,000 Instagram followers, over 382,000 Twitter followers and over 835,000 TikTok followers. His Instagram and TikTok handle is @barcode.tin, while @BarcodeTin on Twitter.
Tong
Thanayut Thakoon-auttaya, 30, was born on Jan. 26, 1992. Known as Tong, his colorful educational background includes graduating Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at the Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand; Master in Branding and Marketing at the Chulalongkorn Business School; and Development Administrator in Digital Era at the National Institute of Development Administration. At present, he is studying for a Master of Arts Degree in Media and Creative Industries at Chulalongkorn University.
He plays Tankhun Theerapanyakun, Kinn’s older brother, who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and no longer wants to rule the crime family. He’s into writing fictional stories, video editing, decorating fish tanks and building LEGO.
On social media, he has 1.3 million Instagram followers, over 548,000 Twitter followers and over 302,000 TikTok followers with the handle @tongthk.
Nodt
Nutthasid Panyangarm portrays Big, Kinn’s former bodyguard who was reassigned to his younger brother Kim. Born on Aug. 7, 1993, the 29-year-old graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Marketing) at the Kasetsart University in Bangkok.
Among his interests are playing musical instruments, basketball, ice skating, scuba diving, parkour and traveling.
He currently has 783,000 Instagram followers, over 381,000 Twitter followers, and over 235,000 TikTok followers under the socmed handle @nodted.
Us
Nititorn Akkarachotsopon, known as Us, was born on Sept. 10, 1996. The 25-year-old finished his Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) degree at Bangkok University.
He portrays Tay, Kinn’s friend. In his spare time, he loves to stream video games, do Gundam building, watch animé, sing and rap. He is an expert at FPS Games.
He has 652,000 Instagram followers, over 384,000 Twitter followers and over TikTok 396,000 followers under @usnttr.
Bas
Born on April 9, 1997, Asavapatr “Bas” Ponpiboon portrays the tech-savvy bodyguard of Tankhun, Kinn’s older brother.
The 25-year-old graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. He’s into music, sports like football, basketball and swimming, games and photography.
On social media (@basvpr_), he has 635,000 followers on Instagram, over 150,000 followers on Twitter, and over 208,000 followers on TikTok.
Job
Yosatorn “Job” Konglikit was born on Sept. 22, 1996. The 26-year-old portrays Pol, one of Tankhun’s bodyguards. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and used to be a Taekwondo jin. He also loves to unicycle and dabble in pen-spinning. He speaks Korean, and plays the guitar and bass.
On social media, he has 411,000 Instagram followers, over 293,000 Twitter followers and over 134,000 TikTok followers. Follow him on Instagram @yosatorn_job, TikTok @jobjaab and Twitter @jobbyNoo.
JJ
Chalach “JJ” Tantijibul was born on June 28, 1994. The 28-year-old plays Time, Kinn’s friend who is in a relationship with Tay. He has a Bachelor’s degree from The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
He enjoys table tennis, badminton, petong, swimming and volleyball. When not acting, he’s a gym trainer. He loves music, movies and making a cooking show.
On social media, he has 284,000 Instagram followers, over 187,000 Twitter followers and over 76,500 TikTok followers. Follow him on Instagram and TikTok @2j.khunchalach and Twitter @2Jkunchalach.
TA
Ta, born as Nannakun Pakapatpornpob, portrays Macau Theerapanyakun, the second and youngest son of the Theerapanyakun crime family’s secondary branch. Born on Feb. 23, 2000, the 18-year-old graduated with a Bachelor of Communication Arts in Digital Media degree at Assumption University. He loves to skateboard and surf during his spare time.
On social media, he has 618,000 Instagram followers, over 117,000 Twitter followers and over 122,000 TikTok followers. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @ta_nannakun and TikTok @nakunta.
Pong
Pongsakorn “Pong” Ponsantigul was born on June 23, 1997. The 25-year-old portrays Tem, Porsche’s friend. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. He loves to play sports like table tennis, football and badminton, as well as instruments such as guitar and bass.
On social media, he has 232,000 Instagram followers, over 160,000 Twitter followers and over 44,000 TikTok followers. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @pong_psk and TikTok @pong_psk1.
Ping
Touchchavit “Ping” Kulkrachang is Jom, one of Porsche’s friends. Born on Nov. 28, 1992, the 29-year-old graduated with a Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts Program in Music degree from the Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok.
He loves to play the drums and do photography. Gardening is what he enjoys doing during his free time.
On social media, he has 149,000 Instagram followers, over 92,000 Twitter followers and over 32,400 TikTok followers. Follow him on Instagram and TikTok @ping.tcv and on Twitter @Pingtcv.
Perth
Stewart Nakhuntanagarn Screaigh, also known as Perth, was born on July 6, 1994. The 28-year-old graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Japanese degree at Assumption University. He portrays Ken, one of Kinn’s bodyguards.
He loves playing the piano and volleyball, as well as speaking Japanese, reading manga and watching anime in his spare time.
On social media, he has 960,000 Instagram followers, over 135,000 Twitter followers and over 127,000 TikTok followers. Follow Instagram @perth_ss, TikTok @pikaperth,and on Twitter @PerthNakhun.
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