Love Destiny BL: Aokus and Leung Heat Up New Series
A BL reimagining of classic romance drama "Bupphaesanniwas" premieres in 2025 with Aokus and Leung starring as rivals-turned-lovers across time, when a surgeon from 2026 awakens in ancient Ayutthaya.
The classic romance drama "Bupphaesanniwas" from author Rom Phaeng is reimagined as a BL multiverse series titled "Love Destiny" in 2025, produced by CUU Thailand under the direction of Nai Bhavath Panangsiri. The production stars Aokus Vachirawit Paisalkulwongsa and Leung Thanapol Oosinthrarp in the roles of Thao Dej and Thao Kaew, alongside supporting couples: Na Naphatthorn Vikayrungrocha and Win Thanapol Akyuwongseri as Thao Rueang and Thao Wad, and Thanya Thanyathorn Wiwattanadecha and Faye Chinthaap Duangkaew as Ai Phin and Ai Yhaem.
The cast also includes Joturong Mokjok, Mom Luang Kwantip Thewakul, Anna Sueong Gamaeiam, Ishikawa Plavden, Varittasisa Limthammahisorn, Phanuwat Premmaninanth, Mawin Thaveepon, Natthasakon Chaiyarocha, and Nonthiya Jibbangpai, among others. The story begins when Great (Leung), a surgeon from 2026, awakens in the body of Thao Kaew in ancient Ayutthaya during the reign of King Narai. As he adapts to this unfamiliar world and atones for the original body's misdeeds, his former enemy Thao Dej (Aokus) gradually sees him differently, and a profound love develops between them amidst the constraints of their era and unpredictable fate.
Director Nai Bhavath shared his perspective on adapting the series into a BL version: "We've already made the original version, so tackling the yaoi version was a good challenge. It made me rethink and reinterpret the story in new ways, which was enjoyable. The key was finding fresh interpretations of the characters and dialogue while preserving what audiences loved about the original. I didn't want to erase the previous version—I wanted to keep the memorable character traits and the feelings viewers had grown to appreciate. The interesting part was figuring out how to tell a BL story while keeping it true to Bupphaesanniwas, without forcing it. I still respect and believe in the original version that people loved, and I hope everyone will keep an open mind and watch this series."
Tuning into the BL multiverse series "Love Destiny: Bupphaesanniwas" every Tuesday at 10:30 p.m., starting July 14, on Channel 3 HD. Stream the uncensored version at 11:00 p.m. exclusively on iQIYI app and iQ.com.
