1. Tontawan Tantivejakul (Tu)

Tontawan Tantivejakul, who also goes by Tu, had a major breakthrough year after securing the lead role as Gorya in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, the Thai adaptation of Japanese manga series Hana Yori Dango.

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2. Jirawat Sutivanisak (Dew)

Jirawat Sutivanisak, also known as Dew, scored the second lead role in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, and captivated viewers with his soft portrayal of Ren. Dew, who started his career in high school as a model, leans towards classic and luxe styles when it comes to fashion.

This year, he made an appearance at several prestigious events, including Milan Fashion Week spring/summer 2024. He also acted in the drama series Home School, and G(I)-dle’s music video “I Do: A Love Story in Bangkok” alongside Tu.

3. Chanikarn Tangkabodee (Prim)

Chanikarn Tangkabodee, or Prim, has worked in the Thai industry since she was 10. This year, at age 19, she’s emerged as one of 2023’s biggest breakthrough stars. From playing Kaning in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers to securing a lead role in Enigma opposite Metawin Opas-iamkajorn, Prim’s star is definitely on the rise. She has also forged relationships with brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Valentino and Gucci.

4 & 5. Nattawat Jirochtikul (Fourth) Norawit Titicharoenrak (Gemini)

Boys’ love dramas have taken off and become a global phenomenon over the past few years. Nattawat Jirochtikul (Fourth) and Norawit Titicharoenrak (Gemini), both 18, have catapulted to stardom with their lead roles in boys’ love drama My School President, not only in Thailand but internationally. They are forces to reckon with as they close off the year by appearing on the cover of GQ Thailand’s Men of the Year 2023.

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6. Jeff Satur

Jeff Satur has long established himself as a musician, but he skyrocketed to global fame with his performance as Kim in KinnPorsche: The Series, a mafia-centric boys’ love drama. With his alluring musical capabilities, Satur has become a prominent name in Thailand’s entertainment scene. Known for blending several music styles, he is also set to embark on his first six-city Asian tour in 2024. Over the years, he has become friendly with brands like Valentino, Honda and Casetify.

7. MXFruit

Thai pop female group MXFruit (Mixed Fruit) consists of five members between the ages of 18 and 21: Michaela Baker, Oppapech Prava, Skawduan Simons, Yatichapat Hanbenjapong (Kanomjeen) and Rochelle Labreze. The group debuted under the label Ily Lab from Tada Entertainment, and made a splash with its lively English track “Strawberry Ice Cream” in March 2023. They have since released four more singles. Their music videos encapsulate their distinctive vocals and mesmerising presence, and in less than a year they have won over the Thai audience.

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8 & 9. Sarocha Chankimha (Freen) and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong (Becky)

Starring in Thailand’s first girls’ love drama Gap: The Series, Sarocha Chankimha (Freen) and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong (Becky) have quickly risen to cultural icon status. In the show, adapted from the novel by Devil Planoy and directed by Nuttapong Wongkaveepairoj, the 24-year-old and 20-year-old actresses navigate the challenges of love, social status and age differences. With Freen as Khun Sam and Becky as Mon, the two stars have not only garnered a huge fan base this year, but also made it onto a special cover of GQ Thailand Men of the Year 2023.