Khluen Chiwit
| Kluen Cheewit (คลื่นชีวิต) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Also known as | Life's Waves / Waves of Life / Kleun Cheewit |
| Genre |
Romance Drama Revenge |
| Directed by | Aew Ampaiporn Jitmaingong |
| Starring |
Urassaya Sperbund Prin Suparat Louis Scott Toey Jarinporn Joonkiat |
| Opening theme | Ying Ham Ying Wanwai by Zeal |
| Ending theme | Ya Bok Wa by Warn Wunwarn |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language(s) | Thai |
| No. of episodes | 15 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Da Hathairat Aumatawanich |
| Running time | 1 Hr 50 Min |
| Release | |
| Original network | Channel 3 |
| Original release | January 23 – March 13, 2017 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Kluen Cheewit (Thai: คลื่นชีวิต, lit. "Life Waves", also spelt Kleun Cheevit) is a 2017 Thai drama that stars Prin Suparat, Urassaya Sperbund, Louis Scott, and Toey Jarinporn Joonkiat. It aired on Channel 3 from January 23, 2017 to March 13, 2017 on Monday and Tuesday. The drama is based on a novel with the same title and also a remake version of Khluen Chiwit (1995).[1] This is the second collaboration between Prin Suparat and Urassaya Sperbund, after 6 years, who previously worked together in the lakorn entitled Tawan Deard.[2].
Synopsis
Jeerawat (Urassaya Sperbund) is a cheerful, hardworking woman, who is a famous model and actress. Her mother, married a smarmy but rich man, who secretly lusts after his stepdaughter. After he attempts to drug Jeerawat, she manages to escape by driving away. Unfortunately, she hits a young woman in the road, who later dies at the hospital.
The dead young woman has a fiancée, Sathit (Prin Suparat), who happens to be a lawyer. He vows revenge on the female driver who killed his beloved fiancée. Unfortunately, Jeerawat's stepfather and mother use their influence and money to hide and hush all evidence. Sathit decides to stalk and bother her to find the evidence that she's an evil and manipulative temptress. But in the end, he finds out she's actually a good and kind person, despite her lowly beginnings, and gradually falls in love with her.
Casts
Main Casts
- Prin Suparat as Sathit / Thit
- Urassaya Sperbund as Jeerawat / Jee (Miss G)
- Louis Scott as Chaiyan
- Toey Jarinporn Joonkiat as Piyakul or Piak
- Masu Junyangdikul as Jade
- Nychaa Nuttanicha Dungwattanawanich as Dao / Daraka
Supporting Casts
- Bua Wansiri as Janjira
- Noey Chotika Wongwilas as Pim
- Prim Prima Bhunjaroeun as Tiwadee or Tiew
- Jack Chakapan as Character Name
- Freudonidas (Freud) Natthapong Chartpong as Pan
- Kik Mayurin Pongpudpunth as Character Name
- Teerapong Leowrakwong as Sitata
- Santisuk Promsiri (Noom) as Patna
- Khwanruedi Klomklom as Nawadee
- Eckhai Ueasangkhomserot as Suki
- Sriphan Chunechomboon as Looknam
Ratings
In the table below, the blue number represent the lowest ratings and the red number represent the highest ratings.
| Episode | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGB Nielsen | |||
| 1 | January 23, 2017 | 5.52% | |
| 2 | January 24, 2017 | 5.39% | |
| 3 | January 30, 2017 | 5.08% | |
| 4 | January 31, 2017 | 5.50% | |
| 5 | February 6, 2017 | 5.00% | |
| 6 | February 7, 2017 | 5.34% | |
| 7 | February 13, 2017 | 5.65% | |
| 8 | February 14, 2017 | 5.50% | |
| 9 | February 20, 2017 | 6.05% | |
| 10 | February 21, 2017 | 6.51% | |
| 11 | February 27, 2017 | 6.84% | |
| 12 | February 28, 2017 | 5.36% | |
| 13 | March 6, 2017 | 6.95% | |
| 14 | March 7, 2017 | 7.22% | |
| 15 | March 13, 2017 | 7.82% | |
| Average | 5.98% | ||
Reception
The drama was a major hit and received popularity in Thailand. It is considered to be the highest rated Lakorn of Channel 3 in 2017. Khluen Chiwit is one of the Thai dramas that became phenomenal in recent years in China. It tops the list of most watched on Bilibili, and other popular video streaming websites in China.[3] At that time of airing, the drama episodes were also top trending in social media sites like in Google and Twitter.[4] Additionally, the drama received praised from the fans in China, Russia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and also other Arab Countries.[5]
Furthermore, the drama received a positive reviews from critics. Criticism Thairath praised the director's ability to pull out the potential of the characters.Thairath also states that "Both Prin Suparat and Urassaya Sperbund portrayed their love and sweetness very well. Another, Nuttanicha Dungwattanawanich, Masu Junyangdikul and Louis Scott are the characters that make the drama even more mesmerizing."[6]
According to Post Today, they applauded the brilliant chemistry and romance between Prin Suparat and Urassaya Sperbund.[7]
After the airing of the drama, Thai Netizens wanted Prin Suparat and Urassaya Sperbund to see and work together again in a new Lakorn.[8]
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Maya Award 2017 | Most Popular Drama | Khluen Chiwit | Nominated |
| Best Director | Aew Ampaiporn Jitmaingong | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Prin Suparat | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Urassaya Sperbund | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Louis Scott | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Toey Jarinporn Joonkiat | Nominated | ||
| Best Song | Ying Ham Ying Wanwai by Zeal | Nominated | ||
| Star Indy Award (DaraInside) | Best Actress of The Year | Urassaya Sperbund | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Eckhai Ueasangkhomserot | Won | ||
| Best Drama of the Year | Khluen Chiwit | Won | ||
| 2018 | Howe Award 2017 | Best Actor | Prin Suparat | Won |
| Thai Top Talk-About 2018 | Top Talk-About Actor | Prin Suparat | Won | |
| Top Talk-About TV Drama | Khluen Chiwit | Won | ||
| 32th TV Gold Awards | Best Actress | Urassaya Sperbund | Won |
References
- ↑ คลื่นชีวิต เรื่องย่อคลื่นชีวิต หมาก-ญาญ่า, drama.tlcthai.com. Retrieved on 29 September 2017.
- ↑ ฟิตติ้งแล้ว!! ญาญ่า - หมาก ประกบคู่กันในคลื่นชีวิต, becteroradio.com. Retrieved on 29 September 2017.
- ↑ หากไม่รู้จักเจ็บปวดก็จะไม่รู้ถึงความสุขใจ เมื่อพายุผ่านไปท้องทะเลก็สดใสสวยงาม, pantip.com. Retrieved on 9 October 2017.
- ↑ คลื่นชีวิต ถือว่าดังมากไหม???, pantip.com. Retrieved on 9 October 2017.
- ↑ " คลื่นชีวิต " ละครไทยในไอจีซีรีส์เกาหลีและกระแสในจีน เวียดนาม, pantip.com. Retrieved on 9 October 2017.
- ↑ คลื่นชีวิต ดราม่าหนักมาก คนดูยกนิ้วชม ญาญ่า-เต้ย สอบผ่านบทสาวแรง-ร้าย อ่านข่าวต่อได้ที่, thairath.co.th. Retrieved on 29 September 2017.
- ↑ เคมีดีมาก! หมาก-ญาญ่า ระเบิดอารมณ์ตีบทแตกในละครคลื่นชีวิต .... อ่านต่อได้ที่, posttoday.com. Retrieved on 29 September 2017.
- ↑ Thai netizens want Yaya Urassaya and Mark Prin to star in Lakorn Sawan Biang new version, daranews2016.blogspot.com. Retrieved on 29 September 2017.