The Boys’ Love (BL) drama genre, particularly the massive industry in Thailand, generates some of the most dedicated global fan bases. These fans often develop intense loyalty to the on-screen pairings, known as BL couples, who are frequently recast together in multiple projects, leading to intense speculation about their real-life romance.
One of the most popular and long-debated pairings is Zee Pruk Panich and NuNew Chawarin Perdpiriyawong, collectively known as ZeeNuNew.
NuNew made his debut in 2022 alongside his partner Zee in the wildly popular series Cutie Pie. Since then, the pair have solidified their status as a fan-favorite duo, appearing in subsequent works like The Next Prince.
Due to their undeniable on-screen chemistry and their visible closeness at events and on social media, many fans have long assumed they were a genuine couple, going beyond the realm of typical fan service. Yet, rumors have consistently persisted that their affectionate dynamic was purely for professional marketing.
The debate over their true status reached a fever pitch recently. On October 9, in apparent response to ongoing rumors about Zee’s relationship status, multiple clips featuring the pair were leaked and quickly went viral.
The most intimate of these clips shows a private, backstage moment where two individuals, widely believed to be Zee and NuNew, share an emotional hug followed by a kiss before separating.
The overwhelming reaction from the fandom has been one of confirmation and celebration. Fans are interpreting the backstage footage as definitive proof that the emotional connection and relationship they saw on-screen in Cutie Pie and other dramas is very much real and not just part of the Thai BL industry’s clever marketing strategy.
This exposure has delighted those who always hoped the pair were romantically involved, effectively ending the years of fan service speculation and affirming their status as an IRL BL couple.
Sources: Koreaboo
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