On March 15, 2025, GMMTV, a dominant force in the Thai media landscape, shared a significant update via their social media platforms: popular Thai actors Leng-Thanaphon U-sinsap and Ohm-Pawat Chittsawangdee will no longer be collaborating as an on-screen pair. Known affectionately as Leng and Ohm, this duo garnered wide acclaim within the boy love (BL) drama community, particularly following their compelling performances in the series Kidnap.
This partnership marked the first time Ohm was paired with newcomer Leng, stirring mixed reactions among fans. The announcement of their split has reignited this division, with supporters expressing conflicting sentiments regarding the news.
Some fans attribute the breakup to negative feedback surrounding their pairing, while others extend their best wishes for the future success of both actors. One user succinctly expressed a common sentiment:
“Ships shouldn’t exist at all. They need to keep growing and keep working with the same guy; don’t let people do that. I’m glad,”
The Nature of Ship Culture
In the realm of BL dramas, it’s common for certain pairings to emerge as fan-favorite “ships.”For many fans, a “ship”embodies the hope that the on-screen chemistry translates into a real-life romance between the actors. This phenomenon can lead to intense emotional investment, as echoed by another commenter who said:
“Why theirs ship? Why can that be a partner he was doing a show with and now that the show ends, it’s time to move on,”
“Right person wrong time. As it’s your decision, we will respect it even if it hurts,”
“I love you and hope you are okay; you made me so happy that day! I will remember you forever, my #OhmLeng,”
Fan Reactions and Concerns
The fan response has not been without controversy. It has been reported that Leng faced harassment from certain fans who disapproved of his involvement in Kidnap. This online vitriol has led to concerns about the wellbeing of future co-stars, with one user stating:
“Respectfully, we all know why this happened. The toxic fans can’t let go of an old ship, so they relentlessly went after Leng. Does this mean the next partner for Ohm will go through the same thing?”
Another fan criticized the lack of accountability, remarking,
“Instead of doing what BL toxic fans want, they should take legal action against them. The amount of hate comments Leng received is disgusting for an actor,”
“But remember, they didn’t make THE RIGHT DECISION TO SEPARATE; they made THE ONLY DECISION THAT FOR NOW CAN LEAVE THEM CALM FROM THE HATE,”
Ohm’s Previous Partnerships
This is not the first instance where Ohm has transitioned away from an on-screen partnership. Previously, he starred alongside “Nanon” Korapat Kirdpan in the successful series Bad Buddy, where the duo engaged actively with their fanbase through events until their separation was announced in July 2024, leading to questions about the sustainability of actor pairings in the industry.
Overview of Kidnap
Leng joined GMMTV in 2023, while Ohm boasts a more extensive history with the network, including notable roles in productions such as He’s Coming to Me and The Shipper. The duo captured attention in the 2024 series Kidnap, where Ohm portrayed Min, a young man caught in a morally complex scenario involving kidnapping for his brother’s medical needs. Their chemistry and the character’s evolution captivated audiences, but plans for a subsequent project, Only Friends: Dream On, now hang in the balance after this recent announcement.
As fans grapple with the news, they reflect on the broader implications of actor pairings and the toxic dynamics that can sometimes pervade fandoms. For those invested in the future of these two actors, it will be intriguing to see where their respective careers lead.