Khun Chai Ronapee
| Khun Chai Ronapee | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama Family Romance |
| Directed by | Chatchai Plengpanich |
| Starring | James Ma Chalida Vijitvongthong |
| Opening theme | "True Love Knows No Time" by: Crescendo |
| Ending theme | "Don't Tell Me To Go" by: Chinawut Indracusin |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 110 minutes Friday until Sunday at 20:15 (TST) |
| Production companies | Metta Mahaniyom Co., Ltd. |
| Original release | |
| Network | ThaiTV3 |
| Release | 15 June – 7 July 2013 |
| Related | |
| Khun Chai Taratorn Khun Chai Pawornruj Khun Chai Puttipat Khun Chai Rachanon | |
Khun Chai Ronapee (Template:Lang-th; RTGS: Khun Chai Ronnaphi) is a 2013 Thai lakorn part of a 5 drama series called Gentlemen of Juthathep (Template:Lang-th; RTGS: Suparburoot Juthathep) directed by Chatchai Plengpanich. This special series made to celebrate ThaiTV3's 43rd anniversary, which assigned five top producers to each make a period drama about the five Jutathep brothers: Khun Chai Taratorn, Khun Chai Pawornruj, Khun Chai Phuttipat, Khun Chai Rachanon and Khun Chai Ronapee. It aired on ThaiTV3 on Friday until Sunday at 20:15 beginning June 15, 2013 for 11 episodes. It stars James Ma and Chalida Vijitvongthong.[1]
Plot
Khun Chai Ronapee (James Ma) is the youngest of the 5 brothers and son of the first wife. He is a daring pilot of the Royal Air Force and known for his playboy attitude. In an attempt to help salvage a friend's relationship, he devised a plan to catch the other woman involved with his friend Piangkwan (Chalida Vijitvongthong). This commoner is an actress who Ronapee believes to be a gold-digger. However, he would soon find himself falling for her determination and love. Ronnapee is willing to sacrifice it all for the woman he loves and his country. In the end, who will save this soldier?
Cast
Main characters
- Khun Chai Ronapee is a pilot of the Royal Air Force. His face is sharp and handsome like a real Thai man. He has a player personality as natural to any young handsome man who is endowed with complete fine qualities. But when he finds love, he will be loyal only to his lover. He has a sense of obligation towards his work and responsibilities. When he’s with two of his grandmothers who raised him, he tends to behave like a crybaby.
- Chalida Vijitvongthong as Piangkwan Junpradab (Kwan)
- A rising star actress. Beautiful and sweet like a real Thai. Her figure and height is taller than the average Thai woman. She has a strong and persevering heart. Not weak and with her full strength and energy, she makes money to support her family.
- Warintorn Panhakarn as M.R. Taratorn Juthathep (Khun Chai Yai)
- Tanawat Wattanaputi as M.R. Pawornruj Juthathep (Khun Chai Ruj)
- Jirayu Tangsrisuk as M.R. Phuttipat Juthathep (Khun Chai Pat)
- Tanin Manoonsilp as M.R. Rachanon Juthathep (Khun Chai Lek)
- Ranida Techasit as M.L. Raweeramphai Juthathep (Maprang)
- Nittha Jirayungyurn as Than Ying Wanrasa Juthathep (Rasa)
- Ranee Campen as Krongkaew Juthathep Na Ayuthaya (Kaew)
- Natapohn Tameeruks as Soifah Juthathep Na Ayuthaya (Soifah)
Supporting characters
- Jaruwan Panyopas as Grandma Aiet
- Duangta Tungkamanee as Grandma Oon
- Esther Supreeleela as M.L. Wilairampa Taewaprom (Rampa)
- Thagoon Karnthip as Aut
- Savitree Suttichanond as Junkrapoh
- Methus Treerattanawareesin as Yodyod
- Warunya Charoenpornsirisuk as Pim
- Dilok Thongwattana as M.R. Taewapan Taewaprom
- Anuwat Niwaswong as Adul
- Khwanruedi Klom Klom as Napha
- Arisara Wongchalee as Bulan
- Thanongsak Supphakan as Date Kamhaeng
- Santi Santiwechakul as Sia Peng
- Tik Shiro as Chana
- Pimkae Goonchorn Na Ayuthaya as Piangkwan's Grandmother
- Kanokkorn Jaicheun as Bongkot
- Nuttanee Sittisamarn as Somsri
- Thipharin Yodthanasawas as Jaew
- Jakarin Puribhat as Pilot Air force
- Sasidej Sasiprapha as Pranod
- Praeva Bunnag as Salakjit
- Palida Khumwongdee as Chailai
- Patee Sarasin as Sergeant Lamai
- --- as Adul’s sister
Cameo appearances
- Songsit Roongnophakunsri as
- Chintara Sukapatana as M.R. Ubolwan Devaprom Juthathep
- Piyawadee Maleenont as
- Jariya Anfone as
- Prin Suparat as Air force senior
- Peradon Plengpanich as Air force pilot
- Kan Phongnua as Air force pilot
- Peter Varit as Pilot Air force
- Chomchay Chatwilai as Madam Thongsuk
- Thipparat Amattayakul as singer (ep 1)
- Chotika Wongwilas as M.L. Marathee Taewaprom
- Jaron Sorat as Chatchavee Teawaprom / King Rangsiman (ep 10)
- Chalitrat Chantharubeksa as Commander
- Tichakorn Plengpanich as Nurse
- Duangtawan Sirikon as Teacher
- Sarut Wijittranon as Prince Wirawong
- Aphichan Chaleumchainuwong as Sakda
- Surasak Chaiyaat as Captain
- Prakasit Bowsuwan as Pumpui / Punya
- Sikrintarn Plaithuan as Mei Hua
- Jaturong Kolimart as Pranod's Father
- Kanin Stanley as Young Adul
Original soundtrack
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "รักแท้อยู่เหนือกาลเวลา" (True Love Knows No Time) | Crescendo | 4:07 |
| 2. | "อย่าบอกฉันว่าให้ไป" (Don't Tell Me To Go) | Chinawut Indracusin | 3:54 |
| 3. | "อาทิตย์อับแสง" (Blue Day) | Jaruwat Cheawaram | 3:40 |
| 4. | "อาทิตย์อับแสง" (Blue Day) | Sand Tepin | 3:38 |
| 5. | "Make It Right" | Patee Sarasin | 4:13 |
| 6. | "รักแท้อยู่เหนือกาลเวลา (Acoustic Ver.)" (True Love Knows No Time (Acoustic Ver.)) | Crescendo | 4:06 |
Ratings
In the tables below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
| Episode # | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGB Nielsen[2] | |||||
| Nationwide | Bangkok Capital Area | ||||
| 1 | 15 June 2013 | 11.7% | 18.1% | ||
| 2 | 16 June 2013 | 9.3% | 15.4% | ||
| 3 | 21 June 2013 | 8.1% | 14.8% | ||
| 4 | 22 June 2013 | 7.9% | 14.2% | ||
| 5 | 23 June 2013 | 7.6% | 14.4% | ||
| 6 | 28 June 2013 | 7.6% | 14.6% | ||
| 7 | 29 June 2013 | 8.3% | 14.0% | ||
| 8 | 30 June 2013 | 8.0% | 15.0% | ||
| 9 | 5 July 2013 | 8.9% | 15.0% | ||
| 10 | 6 July 2013 | 10.1% | 17.1% | ||
| 11 | 7 July 2013 | 11.5% | 19.4% | ||
| Average | 9.0% | 15.6% | |||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 11th Seventeen Choice Awards[3] | Male Rising Star | James Ma | Won |
| OK! Awards | Nominated | |||
| TV3 Fanclub Awards[4] | Popular Male Rising Star | Won | ||
| Popular Female Actress | Chalida Vijitvongthong | Nominated | ||
| Popular Drama | Khun Chai Ronapee | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | 4th Mthai Top Talk Awards[5] | Top Talk-About TV Drama | Nominated | |
| 3rd Daradaily The Great Awards[6] | Male Rising Star of the Year | James Ma | Nominated | |
| 11th Kom Chad Luek Awards[7] | Popular Actor Award | Nominated | ||
| 8th Kazz Awards | Nominated |
References
- ^ Template:En icon Veteran actor-turned-director Chatchai Plengpanich is enjoying new success with the top-rating Khun Chai Ronnapee series. Bangkok Post. June 28, 2013 at 12:00 AM.
- ^ "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
- ^ Template:Th icon มาดู...กองทัพซุป'ตาร์ ร่วมงานครบรอบ 11 ปี นิตยสาร Seventeen. K@POOK!. October 12, 2013.
- ^ Template:Th icon TV3 Fanclub Award 2013 ประกาศผลแล้ว ณเดชน์ ญาญ่า แชมป์ดารายอดนิยม. K@POOK!. December 17, 2013.
- ^ Template:Th icon MThai Top Talk-About 2014 (Top Talk-About TV Drama Nominee). MThai. 2014.
- ^ Template:Th icon List of nominee for The Great Awards#3. daradaily. February 1, 2014.
- ^ Template:Th icon ประกาศผลรางวัลคมชัดลึก อวอร์ด ครั้งที่ 11. Sanook! News. May 7, 2014.