Only Friends

A tight-knit group of business students share a cramped hostel while juggling classwork, part-time jobs and messy personal feelings. Mew, Ray, Boston and Namchueam keep the place running together, and living so closely makes it hard to tell where friendship ends and something more begins. Small routines, rivalries and late-night conversations shift into tender moments and awkward confessions, and the show watches how those shifts affect friendships, studies and plans for the future. Expect character-driven scenes and slow-burning emotional beats, with an emphasis on how ordinary choices change relationships over time rather than big plot twists or dramatic finales.

Released in 2023, Only Friends was created by Kittisak Kongka and Panuwat Inthawat, and directed by Tichakorn Phukhaotong and Pinya Chookamsri. The series leans on a compact ensemble cast, including Kanaphan Puitrakul, Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan, Jiratchapong Srisang, Kasidet Plookphol and Trai Nimtawat.

It hasn't picked up major industry awards, but the series earned a solid viewer rating, reflecting steady support from its audience. While not a mainstream prize-winner, the show found appreciation among fans who follow regional drama releases and actor-driven performances.

Within BL and youth-drama circles the series sparked active online discussion, fan art and shipping conversations. Viewers often highlight the chemistry between leads and the realistic domestic moments, and the show has been shared widely on streaming playlists and social feeds where niche dramas gain momentum.

Critics and viewers have pointed to honest performances and the realistic portrayal of cohabitation pressure as the series' strengths. Themes include evolving desire, friendship loyalty, and the friction between personal ambition and close relationships. With an 8.2 average from viewers, Only Friends appeals to audiences who like slow emotional development, character focus and relationship realism rather than high-stakes plotting.