The Next Prince (; , ) is a 2025 Thai boys' love romance drama television series, starring Chawarin Perdpiriyawong and Pruk Panich, based on the same title two-volume novel by writing duo Ceo ft. Ennice, which was published between 2022 and 2023.
It aired from May 3 to August 2, 2025 on One 31 every Saturday at 21:30 (BMT) for 14 episodes; the uncut version was available on iQIYI one hour later. It was also distributed on Rakuten TV in Japan and Heavenly in South Korea. A slightly re-edited version, labeled "hidden cut", was released on Netflix SEA on November 15, 2025.
Synopsis In the kingdom of Emmaly, the heirs of the Assavadevathin, Bhuchongpisut, Davichmetha and Meenanagarin noble families spar in a fencing tournament to decide which of their fathers will become the next prince to the throne. In light of his deteriorating health, the current king sends Charan, his most trusted palace guard, to retrieve his grandson Khanin Assavadevathin, who grew up abroad without knowing his true identity. As Khanin gets used to his new life in the palace, Charan is by his side to help him prepare for the royal competition and to protect Khanin from those who want to harm him. With time, the two gradually form a strong bond that trascends their duties and fall in love.
Cast and characters Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) as Khanin Assavadevathin, a royal prince who has been raised as a commoner in London Chaiyaphat Eaksamutchai as child Khanin Pruk Panich (Zee) as Charan Phithakthewa, a royal guard serving the Assavadevathin family who teaches art at Morpheus University Pannawit Tritsadee as child Charan Nirut Sirijanya as Thipokbowon Assavadevathin, the current sovereign of Emmaly and Khanin's grandfather Karn Kritsanaphan (Jimmy) as Ramil Bhuchongpisut, a royal prince Thanakrit Chiamchunya (Ohm) as Paitay Ronawee, the Ministry of Defense's son and Ramil's confidant Siraphop Manithikhun (Net) as Calvin, a foreign prince from Bhujar Radchapon Phornpinit (JJ) as Jay Jirat, an art student at Morpheus University Maethanee Buranasiri as Chana Davichmetha, the western capital ruler and Ava's father Phurit Prombandal as Wasin Meenanagarin, the southern capital ruler Saksit Tangthong as Thatdanai Keerakul, a royal guard who raised Khanin as his son Phollawat Manuprasert as Tharin Assavadevathin, the northern capital ruler and Khanin's biological father Teerapong Leowrakwong as Rachata Bhuchongpisut, the eastern capital ruler and Ramil's father Trakan Punthumlerdrujee as Wirun, Thipokbowon's butler Daweerit Chullasapya as Siwakorn, Rachata's butler Kochakorn Nimakorn as Marisa, Wasin's late wife who came from Assavadevathin Suancsuda Lawanprasert as Chita, Charan's mother and royal guard Chutima Teepanart as Kunita Assavadevathin, Khanin's late mother who came from Bhuchongpisut Tanawat Cheawaram (Ballchon) as Chakri, Khanin's butler Wisarut Himarat (Most) as Vetith, an undercover agent and Charan's friend Charintip Rungthanakiat (Kris) as Ava Davichmetha, a royal princess Plaifah Siraacha as Mira Kitakhan, Ava's coach in fencing and archery Juckkit Amarat as Hawl, King of Bhujar and Calvin's father Thitinan Rattanathitinan (Tanggo) as Paul, Khanin's friend in London Chanidapa Phornpinit (Maam) as June, Jay's sister
Production Development
After starring together in Cutie Pie in 2022, Chawarin Perdpiriyawong and Pruk Panich were asked by their company CEO Aoftionz Kittipat Champa what kind of series they would have liked to be in next, and Panich expressed his wish to play a royal guard. Champa then asked Ceo and Ennice to write a book about it, and the characters of the original novel were based on the two actors. The production of the TV series The Next Prince was announced on December 13, 2022 as part of Domundi's 2023 line-up, with Chawarin Perdpiriyawong and Pruk Panich set to play prince Khanin and his royal guard Charan.
The budget was then reported to be more than 30 million baht, but ultimately neared nine figures because the production team had to create all the necessary props and make the locations seem foreign, as the series is set in the fictional country of Emmaly. In an interview with Workpoint Today, Perdpiriyawong estimated the budget at around 120 million baht. As the novel was too short for a 14-episode series, the TV adaptation added new elements to the plot. To prepare for their roles, the cast had to learn fencing, and Perdpiriyawong also took piano, dancing and archery lessons. The costumes, of which almost 100 for prince Khanin, were designed by Unkuniya, while the background score was recorded by a full orchestra.
After a worship ceremony held on July 18, filming started in Thailand on August 19, 2024 and ended on July 16, 2025. The production team did not buy stock footage for the scenes set in England, but asked for the help of a local team, who used the same equipment of the Thailand crew to film on-site. Locations include the Mövenpick Resort Khao Yai in the Nakhon Ratchasima province, Northeast Thailand;Sponsor in the series' ending credits. Chatuchak Market; La Chapelle Bangkok in Tha Raeng; Pattaya, and Finsbury Square, London.
Teetut Chungmanirat (Thomas) and Kongpob Jirojmontri had initially been cast as Calvin and Jay, respectively, but withdrew on August 30, 2024 due to scheduling conflicts between filming The Next Prince and Your Sky, another Domundi series in which they starred as leads. On October 30, Siraphop Manithikhun (Net) and Radchapon Phornpinit (JJ) joined the production as their replacements.
Marketing Together with the announcement of the series in December 2022, a short pilot teaser was disclosed to the public. An 8-minute pilot trailer was subsequently released on March 31, 2024. The official trailer was released on March 11, 2025. The first episode was partially screened to the press and attending fans during the series' premiere at Iconsiam on April 26, 2025; on the same day, a behind-the-scene documentary was released on IQIYI and Mandee's YouTube channel. A public screening was held for episodes 7 and 14 alongside the cast and crew, together with an exhibition of costumes and props used during the series.
Episodes
Original soundtrack
The Next Prince Original Score
Reception The Next Prince has been complimented for its compelling storyline, chemistry between leads, and high production values. The Thai Post defined it "spectacular and meticously detailed." The series trended at #1 on X in Thailand and worldwide every week during its run, and was a trending topic in more than 29 countries. It also ranked #1 in terms of views on the IQIYI app. In Japan, it was the third most watched boys' love series in the first half of 2025 on Rakuten TV.
Accolades +Name of award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee of award, and result of nomination Award Year Category Nominee/work Result Bangkok Pride Awards 2026 Pride Popular of Series/Drama (BL) The Next Prince Pride Popular of Y Series Star Pruk Panich and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Feed x Khaosod Awards 2025 Most Popular Series/Drama The Next Prince Top-Tier BL Series of the Year Best Couple of the Year Pruk Panich and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Howe Awards2025 Outstanding Production of the Year The Next Prince Hottest Actor Award Pruk Panich Best Couple Award Pruk Panich and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Kazz Awards 2026 Series of the Year The Next Prince Best Actor of the Year Pruk Panich Couple of the Year Pruk Panich and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Kom Chad Luek Awards 2026 Popular BL (Boys' Love) Couples Popular Male Actor Pruk Panich Maya Superstar Idol Awards2026 Popular Male Couple of the Year Pruk Panich and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Best Series Soundtrack of the Year "The Sky Beside You" Best Actor of the Year Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Maya TV Awards2025 Charming Male of the Year Pruk Panich Male Couple of the Year Pruk Panich and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Best Production Design for a Series The Next Prince Nataraja Awards 2026 Best Supporting Actor Award Nirut Sirijanya Best Costume Award Wiriya Pongkhajorn Nine Entertain Awards 2026 Couple of the Year Pruk Panich and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Sanook Top of the Year Awards 2025 Best BL Series The Next Prince Most Iconic Couple Pruk Panich and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Thailand Box Office Awards2025 Series of the Year (BL) The Next Prince Couple of the Year (Series) Pruk Panich and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Actor in a Series of the Year Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Original Song in a Series of the Year "The Sky Beside You" Thailand Social Awards 2026 Best Content Performance on Social Media – Series The Next Prince Best Entertainment Figures Performance on Social Media – Actor Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Thailand Y Content Awards 2025 Best Production Design The Next Prince Best Costume Design Best On-screen Couple Pruk Panich and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Best Supporting Actor Nirut Sirijanya The Viral Hits Awards2025 Best BL Series of the Year The Next Prince Best Newcomer of the Year Charintip Rungthanakiat Best BL Couple of the Year Pruk Panich and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Best BL Actor of the Year Pruk Panich The Viral Hits Thailand Spotlight Awards2025 Best Series The Next Prince Y Entertain Awards 2025 Best Creative Team of the Year Prince of Boys' Love Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Y Couple of the Year Pruk Panich and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Y Star on Spotlight of The Year Thanakrit Chiamchunya Best Series OST. of the Year "Above" Y Universe Awards 2024 The Best Coming Soon The Next Prince Best Noticeable 2025 The Best Series The Best BL Series The Best Y Series The Best Cinematography The Best Costume Design The Best Editing The Best Production The Best Special Effects The Best Series Director Aoftionz Kittipat Champa The Best Couple Pruk Panich and Chawarin Perdpiriyawong The Best Partner The Best Leading Role Pruk Panich Chawarin Perdpiriyawong The Best Leading Actor/Actress The Best Series OST. "Above" The Best Cuties Chawarin Perdpiriyawong Y Iconic Star References
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