Cutie Pie () is a 2022 Thai boys' love-romance drama television series starring Pruk Panich and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong. The first season aired from 19 February to 14 May 2022, on Workpoint TV every Saturday at 22:30 (ICT) for 12 episodes. It was followed by a special four-episode second season titled Cutie Pie 2 You () which aired from 6 January to 27 January 2023.
Synopsis Season one Lian and Kuea have been engaged since childhood because of a promise between their grandparents. Growing up, Lian has become a cold and serious businessman; on the other hand, Kuea is a free-spirited university student who loves motorbikes and music, but he hides his true nature behind a poised facade to please Lian. Unbeknownst to Kuea, Lian is actually aware that his betrothed is not the pleasing doll he pretends to be and that Kuea sings in a bar under the pseudonym of Kirin.
When Kuea finds out Lian doesn't love him back, he declares he wants to break off the engagement and, at that, Lian takes Kuea to his home to live together and try to make him change his mind.
Season two After Kuea graduates from university, Lian starts planning their wedding ceremony. In the meantime, Kuea receives an offer to debut as an idol in South Korea.
Cast and characters
Pruk Panich as Lian Kilen Wang, a young businessman of Chinese descent, owner of Kilen company Achita Panyamang as child Lian Kilen Wang Chawarin Perdpiriyawong as Kuea Keerati, a university student from an aristocratic family who is majoring in Engineering Natasitt Uareksit as Thacha Wongtheerawit "Kondiao", Kuea's best friend Punnathorn Pornprasit as child Kondiao Kornthas Rujeerattanavorapan as Phayak Chatdecha Chen "Yi", Lian's best friend Pakapon Tanphanich as child Yi Prarinyakorn Kansawa as Syn-Samer "Syn", Kuea's classmate Koraphat Lamnoi as Nuer, Kuea's classmate Nakhun Screaigh as Jay, owner of Gemini Club Ratchapong Anomakiti as Foei, Lian's secretary and driver Piamchon Damrongsunthornchai as Ton-Rak "Ton", Kuea's classmate Purewarin Kosiriwalanon as Nuchy, Kuea's classmate Jirakit Kanjanawaraporn as Pongsatorn "Jab", Kuea's classmate Athiwad Sanidwong Na Ayoodthayaa as Auea, Kuea's grandfather Paramej Noiam as Auea's partner Noppanut Guntachai as Top, Lian's friend Warut Chawalitrujiwong as Win, Lian's friend Sorntast Buangam as Black, Lian's friend Ornvipa Assavanig as Jennie, Lian's business partner Poramaporn Jangkamol as Kewarin, Kuea's mother Janya Thanasawaangkoun as Ja, Kuea's housekeeper Phutharit Prombandal as Cai Wang, Lian's father
Episodes
Season 1 (2022)
Season 2 (2023)
Production The production of a live action adaptation of BamBam's best-selling novel titled Cutie Pie was announced on 28 March 2021. The main cast was revealed between May and June 2021, while, in October, a partnership between Mandee Work, Domundi and WeTV was established. The first trailer was published on 21 October 2021. Filming for the first season started on 27 October 27 2021 and ended on 4 April 2022. The second season started shooting on September 22 and finished on 4 November 2022. The trailer was released on 27 December 2022. For his role as singer Kirin, Perdpiriyawong took drum lessons.
Original soundtrack Cutie Pie didn't release a full soundtrack album; instead, the songs were released as stand-alone singles. The soundtrack was composed by Amp Achariya Dulyapaiboon.
Season 1
Season 2
Reception Cutie Pie generated a phenomenon dubbed by the media as "the Zee-NuNew fever". The series trended at #1 on Twitter every week during its run and was popular both in Thailand and abroad, especially in other Asian countries like South Korea, Japan and China. The total number of views on Mandee YouTube channel, where Cutie Pie was uploaded one hour after broadcast, surpassed 100 millions with episode 8 and 120 millions with episode 10. The series' popularity on social media continued with the second season.
Cutie Pie was appreciated for teaching that love is learning to accept each other as who you are instead of trying to be perfect. It was also praised for its photography, and the concise and modern storytelling. After the first episode, The Standard wrote that Cutie Pie took viewers to explore the life and marriage inequality of gay couples, and that it was an important voice for the LGBTQ+ community.
Awards and nominations +Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award Year Category Nominee/work Result Bangkok Pride Awards2025 Pride Popular of Series/Drama Cutie Pie Feed Y Capital Awards 2022 Y Actor of the Year Award Pruk Panich (Zee) Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) 2023 Best Couple Award Pruk Panich (Zee) and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Heavenly Awards 2023 Howe Awards 2022 Hottest Series Award Cutie Pie Best Couple Award Pruk Panich (Zee) and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) 2023 Kazz Awards 2022 Kazz Favorite Cutie Pie Shining Star of the Year Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Best Young Man of the Year Pruk Panich (Zee) Hottest Artist Pruk Panich (Zee) and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) 2023 Series of the Year Cutie Pie Couple of the Year Pruk Panich (Zee) and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Popular Male Artist Award Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Popular Male Teenage Award Best Young Man of the Year Pruk Panich (Zee) The Best Actor of the Year Kom Chad Luek Awards 2023 Popular Thai Series Cutie Pie The Most Popular Y Couple Pruk Panich (Zee) and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Line Stickers Awards 2022 People's Choice Award Cutie Pie Manimekhala Awards 2022 Outstanding Y Couple Award Pruk Panich (Zee) and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Outstanding New Star – Y Series Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Outstanding Organizer Award – Y Series Mandee Work Co. Maya TV Awards 2023 Male Rising Star of the Year Award Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Most Attractive Young Man of the Year Award Pruk Panich (Zee) Best Couple of the Year Award Pruk Panich (Zee) and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Best Original Soundtrack "My Cutie Pie" by NuNew Series of the Year Award Cutie Pie Maya Popularity Award Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) MChoice & Mint Awards 2022 Rookie of the Year Mellow Pop 2022Top Music of the Month (September)"Baby Boo" Nine Entertain Awards 2023 Fan's Favorite Pruk Panich (Zee) and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Sanook Top of the Year Awards 2022 Shippers' Series of the Year Cutie Pie Shipped Couple of the Year Pruk Panich (Zee) and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Rising Male Star of the Year Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Sudsapda Y Awards 2022 Y Series of the Year Cutie Pie The Rising Star Duo of the Year Pruk Panich (Zee) and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Actor of the Year Pruk Panich (Zee) Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) True Insider TV 2022 Best of the Year Cutie Pie YUniverse Awards 2022 Best Y Series Excellence Award – Best Cast and Producer in a Series Popular Supporting Characters Best Kiss Scene Best Couple Pruk Panich (Zee) and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Best Lead Actor Pruk Panich (Zee) Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Best Supportive Friend Ratchapong Anomakiti (Poppy) Piamchon Damrongsunthornchai (Tonnam) Best Cuties Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Natasitt Uareksit (Nat) Pharinyakorn Khansawa (Yim) Best OST for a Y Series "My Cutie Pie" by NuNew Sexy Star of Y Pruk Panich (Zee) Kornthas Rujeerattanavorapan (Max) Y Iconic Star Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) The Sport Light Special Award Domundi TV 2023 Best Y Series Cutie Pie 2 You Best Couple Pruk Panich (Zee) and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Best Leading Role Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Best Supportive Ratchapong Anomakiti (Poppy) Best Cuties Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Y Iconic Star Pruk Panich (Zee) Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) Best Partner Pruk Panich (Zee) and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew)
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