The Secret of Us (TV series)

The Secret of Us (Thai: ใจซ่อนรัก RTGS: Jai Son Rak) is a 2024 Thai drama-girls' love television series adapted from the novel of the same name by Meenam (Thai: มีนาม) starring Kornnaphat Sethratanapong and Sirilak Kwong.^[1][2] Directed by Saratswadee Wongsomphet, and produced by Channel 3, it premiered on the network on June 24, 2024 until August 12, 2024 for eight episodes. It is the first girls' love series produced by Channel 3.

The Secret of Us
Official series poster
ใจซ่อนรัก
Genre	Drama Girls' love
Based on	Jai Son Rak (ใจซ่อนรัก) by Meenam (มีนาม)
Written by	Jaotarn Piyaporn Wayuparp Tinna Simapaisal Nitinun Supappong
Directed by	Saratswadee Wongsomphet
Starring	Kornnaphat Sethratanapong Sirilak Kwong
Country of origin	Thailand
Original language	Thai
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	8
Production
Producer	Piyawadee Maleenont
Cinematography	Ruengwit Ramasoota
Running time	60 minutes
Production company	Channel 3
Original release
Network	Channel 3 YouTube Netflix
Release	24 June (2024-06-24) – 12 August 2024 (2024-08-12)
Related
Only You (2025)

Synopsis

The series follows Fahlada, a dermatologist working at a hospital owned by her family. Before starting her career Fahlada had studied abroad where she met and fell in love with Earn. The pair were together for three years before Earn abruptly ended the relationship without telling Fahlada the true reason why. Heartbroken, Fahlada tried to move on with her life, finishing medical school and returning to Thailand to help run the hospital. However when she meets Earn again by chance two years later, Earn wants to get back together and prove she loves Falada and can do their relationship right this time. Falada resists, wanting nothing to do with Earn, but her feelings are reignited. Eventually, the real reason Earn broke off their affair and ran away comes out.^[3]

Cast

Main

• Kornnaphat Sethratanapong as "Earn" Sanithada Phongphiphat^[1]
• Sirilak Kwong as Fahlada Thananusak^[4]

Supporting

• Chatsak Mahata as Susi
• Jakarin Puribhat as Thaen
• Natthanit Praditthan as Wisanu
• Dandao Yamapai as Bow
• Anada Prakobkit as Engfa
• Naruemon Phongsupap as Jintana Phongphiphat
• Paramej Noiam as Phuthares Thananusak
• Apasiri Nitibhon as Russamee Thananusak
• Sureeyares Yakares as Rati
• Nene Thanchanok Yutthasarnsiri as "Ros" Rossarin

Production

On February 14, 2024, Channel 3 released a mini pilot on their official YouTube channel.^[5][6] The full pilot was released on April 2, 2024, which was well-received by viewers.^[7][8] The series began airing every 10pm on June 24, 2024.^[9] A goodwill ceremony was held at the Channel 3 studios prior to the premiere.^[10]

Reception

Critical response

Frank Hecker, a staff writer at Okazu, gave the series an overall 7 out of 10, finding that while the actresses gave great performances the script itself was lacking, "unfortunately, the relatively weak scriptwriting in The Secret of Us often puts otherwise compelling characters into situations that don’t make sense given the context, as with some of Earn’s more forward attempts to win Fahlada back. Lingling and Orm deserve a better vehicle for their considerable talents."^[11]

Viewership

In the table below, the blue number represents the lowest ratings and the red number represents the highest ratings.

Episode No.	Air date	Timeslot (UTC+07:00)	Average audience share	Source
1	June 24, 2024 (2024-06-24)	Monday 一 22:00	0.921	[12]
2	July 1, 2024 (2024-07-01)	Monday 一 22:30	0.809	[13]
3	July 8, 2024 (2024-07-08)	Monday 一 22:30	0.583	[14]
4	July 15, 2024 (2024-07-15)	Monday 一 22:30	0.532	[15]
5	July 22, 2024 (2024-07-22)	Monday 一 22:30	0.7	[16]
6	July 29, 2024 (2024-07-29)	Monday 一 22:30	0.535	[17]
7	August 5, 2024 (2024-08-05)	Monday 一 22:30	0.647	[18]
8	August 12, 2024 (2024-08-12)	Monday 一 22:30	0.59	[19]
Average			0.67	1

^1 Based on the average audience share per episode.

Accolades

The series won Best GL Series of the Year at the Y Entertain Awards and Most Popular Series award and FEE:D Y Awards.^[20]