Cherry Magic (Thai TV series)

Cherry Magic
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Thai	Cherry Magic 30 ยังซิง
Genre	Romantic comedy Drama
Created by	GMMTV
Based on	Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! by Yuu Toyota
Directed by	Nuttapong Mongkolsawas
Starring	Tawan Vihokratana Thitipoom Techaapaikhun Panachai Sriariyarungruang Jiruntanin Trairattanayon
Country of origin	Thailand
Original language	Thai
No. of episodes	12
Production
Running time	45 minutes
Production companies	GMM Grammy GMMTV
Original release
Network	GMM 25 Viu
Release	9 December 2023 (2023-12-09) – 2 March 2024 (2024-03-02)

Cherry Magic (Thai: Cherry Magic 30 ยังซิง; lit. 'Cherry Magic 30 Still Single') is a 2023 Thai boys' love television series produced by GMMTV. The series is the Thai adaptation of Yuu Toyota's yaoi manga Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! starring Tawan Vihokratana (Tay) as Karan and Thitipoom Techaapaikhun (New) as Achi.[1][2][3][4]

Synopsis

Achi (Thitipoom Techaapaikhun), 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.[5][1]

Cast and characters

Main

• Tawan Vihokratana (Tay) as Karan Wongkarun
• Thitipoom Techaapaikhun (New) as Achirawit Jittawisut (Achi)

Supporting

• Panachai Sriariyarungruang (Junior) as Jinta
• Jiruntanin Trairattanayon (Mark) as Min
• Ployshompoo Supasap (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

Date Released	Song Title	Artist(s)	Label	Ref.
9 Dec 2023	"แอบตะโกน" (Loudest Love)	Tawan Vihokratana and Thitipoom Techaapaikhun	GMMTV Records	[6]
16 Dec 2023	"พลังวิเศษของคนไม่พิเศษ" (Everything is Magic)	Thitipoom Techaapaikhun	GMMTV Records	[7]
6 Jan 2024	"ถ้าเธอได้ยิน" (Voice Within)	Tawan Vihokratana	GMMTV Records	[8]

Broadcasting issues

On December 21, 2023, GMMTV stated on their social media pages the need to suspend the broadcast of the film on YouTube 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.[9][10]

Reception

Upon its release, Cherry Magic quickly became the number one trending topic in the Philippines and Thailand on X (formerly Twitter).[11][12]

Accolades

Listicles

Year-end lists for Cherry Magic

Critic/Publication	List	Rank	Ref.
Teen Vogue	13 Best BL Dramas of 2024	Included	[13]

References

1. เรื่องย่อ Cherry Magic 30 ยังซิง ซีรีส์วายโรแมนติกคอเมดี้. Sanook (in Thai). 4 December 2023.
2. 'เต-นิว' ควงคู่ปล่อยพลังจิ้น ใน 'Cherry Magic 30 ยังซิง'. Thai Post (in Thai). 29 November 2023.
3. "เต - นิว" ปลื้มซีรีส์ "Cherry Magic 30" ออนแอร์ตอนแรกกระแสตอบรับดี. DaraDaily (in Thai). 14 December 2023.
4. เต - นิว" หวนกลับมาเล่นซีรี่ย์วายอีกครั้ง ปล่อย Pilot "Cherry Magic 30 ยังซิง" ขอเบิกหมอนร้อยใบแฟนคลับฟินไม่ไหว. Line Today (in Thai). Line. 25 September 2023 – via WeR News.
5. [Official Trailer] Cherry Magic 30 ยังซิง. GMMTV (in Thai). Retrieved 19 December 2024.
6. แอบตะโกน (Loudest Love) Ost.Cherry Magic 30 ยังซิง - Tay Tawan, New Thitipoom (in Thai). 9 December 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
7. พลังวิเศษของคนไม่พิเศษ (Everything is Magic) Ost.Cherry Magic 30 ยังซิง - New Thitipoom (in Thai). 16 December 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
8. ถ้าเธอได้ยิน (Voice Within) Ost.Cherry Magic 30 ยังซิง - Tay Tawan (in Thai). 6 January 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
9. "Oh no! 'Cherry Magic TH' Suspends Airing Outside Thailand". BLtai. 22 December 2023.
10. รีวิว Cherry Magic 30 ยังซิง เวอร์ชั่นไทย เต ตะวัน / นิว ฐิติภูมิ ทาง GMM25. True ID (in Thai).
11. "'Cherry Magic' trends in PH as TayNew returns onscreen". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN. 10 December 2023.
12. "เต-นิว" ทำแฟนคลับขอออซิเจนเพิ่ม ตัวอย่าง "Cherry Magic 30 ยังซิง" ฟินมากจนติดเทรนด์. DaraDaily (in Thai). 27 November 2023.
13. Williams, K-Ci (10 December 2024). "The 13 Best BL Dramas of 2024". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 1 January 2025.

External links

• Cherry Magic at IMDb