Entertainment Star – Ice Delivers Intense Action and Steamy Romance in 'Hidden Beast'

Actor Ice Panuthat Premmaneenan revealed that the drama 'Hidden Beast' on Channel 3 features intense action sequences. Ice, who plays the lead character Taiga alongside actress Yam Matira Tantipresuit, shared details about his role and the challenges of filming.

On his character, Ice explained: "I play a young designer who is the son of a yakuza gang leader. The gang is called 'Fierce Beast.' There's conflict between members, and when the gang leader dies, my character seeks revenge to protect his father and maintain the gang's reputation."

Regarding the action, Ice stated: "The action is extremely intense—heavier than anything I've done before. I previously worked on 'Seize the Land,' which used guns, but this drama relies heavily on hand-to-hand combat and Japanese sword fighting. Using a katana is very difficult since I've never done it before, and the sword is very long. Fortunately, we have a fight choreographer with us at all times, and unlike other productions where a team member supervises, here we have a dedicated combat specialist."

Beyond action sequences, Ice noted the emotional complexity: "The challenge also involves hiding the character's love and emotions while using psychological tactics in confrontations."

When asked about romantic scenes, Ice revealed: "There are many love scenes, and they're the most intense I've ever filmed. Both characters are fighters by nature, but when love and understanding develop between them, it becomes very passionate and intense. I was nervous before the first intimate scene, but after that, Yam became quite open with me, which made working together easier."

On returning to long hair styling, Ice shared: "I really like this look. I feel it's a style people recognize me by. When I started out, I had long hair in 'Destiny of Love,' and I kept this style in 'Seize the Land.' But during the COVID period, I cut it short, and other companies wanted me to keep it short. Over the past year, I've grown it out again, and I feel much more like myself with more confidence."

Ice added that the long hair complements his current roles better and makes him feel more charming and confident at age 30. He mentioned he's willing to change his appearance if a role is interesting enough.

Regarding his cat hotel business in Pattaya, Ice confirmed: "It has been affected by the economy, but animal lovers are willing to pay for the best care for their pets. Despite the impact, we're still operating. I hope the economy and tourism improve to help the cat business as well."

On his involvement with the business, Ice stated: "I help manage it myself. I visit about once a week to assist my parents, who are the main operators. Sometimes I respond to customer messages myself. It's a small family business run with joy. The hotel is located in Pattaya—it's very accessible from Bangkok or just a short drive from Pattaya."