Don't Be Too Emotional

Don't Be Too Emotional
Official trailer poster
อย่าขอพี่เจน
Genre
Written byHwang Sol
Directed byTee Bundit Sintanaparadee (ตี๋ บัณฑิต สินธนภารดี)
Starring
Country of originThailand
Original languageThai
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes12
Production
ProducerAnusorn Limprasert (บอส อนุสรณ์ ลิ้มประเสริฐ)
Production companies
Original release
NetworkiQIYI
Release26 June (2026-06-26) –
11 September 2026 (2026-09-11)

Don't Be Too Emotional (Thai: อย่าขอพี่เจน) is a Thai boys' love (BL) television series with romantic drama and supernatural elements, starring Boonyakait Wongsajaem (Tee)[1] and Thatpong Rojsangruang (Heng).[2] Directed by Tee Bundit Sintanaparadee and produced by Anusorn Limprasert, the series is adapted from Hwang Sol's novel Rule No.1: Don't Be Too Emotional. It is a co-production between DeeHup House and the iQIYI platform.[2]

The official pilot was released on 27 February 2026 on DeeHup House's YouTube channel, accumulating over 2.8 million views by May 2026.[3] The series is scheduled to premiere on 26 June 2026 exclusively on iQIYI.[4]

Synopsis

Jane Patrick (Boonyakait Wongsajaem) is a university student with a campus reputation for granting wishes, each of which comes with a steep price. As a result, most students keep their distance. Jenn Alee (Thatpong Rojsangruang), a football player, ignores warnings to stay away from Jane. After a chance encounter, he approaches Jane to retrieve a ball. As their relationship develops, Jenn Alee begins to see a different side of Jane Patrick, uncovering questions about his identity and the true nature of his power. [5]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

  • Phattharapon Dejpongwaranon (Donut) as Dan [6]
  • Palat Chayutnitiroj (Korn) as Putt [7]
  • Tanthai Tatchapol Thitiapichai (Gap)[8]
  • Maki Machida Sutthikulphanich as Jean
  • Tom Phollawat Manuprasert as Little Jane's father
  • Namfon Sueangsuda Lawanprasert as Little Jane's mother
  • Chatchawit Techarukpong (Victor) as Ram
  • Byron Bishop as Big Jane's father
  • Duangjai Hiransri (Pure) as Putt's mother
  • Praew Hassaya Isariyasereekul as Rose, a lawyer
  • Namwa Thapanee Suparattanapirak as Jui
  • Fluk Nithikorn Chaiwan as Job
  • Rattawich Meechai (Pann) as Toy

Soundtrack

Don't Be Too Emotional OST
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Colorblind" (Opening theme)Jung PERSES featuring GeniePak[9][10]03:42
2."เคยรักกันหรือเปล่า (Was I just a lie?)" (Ending song of EP 06)sarah salola[11]03:53

Production

iQIYI announced the series as part of its original lineup in partnership with DeeHup House. The blessing ceremony took place on 6 April 2026 at the Ganesha shrine in CentralWorld, Bangkok.[2]

Tee Bundit Sintanaparadee (Tee Bundit) directed the series. Anusorn Limprasert (Boss), founder of DeeHup House, served as executive producer. His previous works include Lovely Writer (2021) and I Feel You Linger in the Air (2023).[12] The screenplay is based on Hwang Sol's novel Rule No.1: Don't Be Too Emotional (อย่าขอพี่เจน); Hwang was also involved in the adaptation.[2]

Filming began in 2026 in Bangkok. The series reunites actors Tee Boonyakait and Heng Thatpong, who previously appeared together in the short series LOVETRUCK รักสองแถว. The production team noted their on-screen chemistry.[5]

Release

The official pilot was released on 27 February 2026 on DeeHup House's YouTube channel, garnering over 2.8 million views within three months.[3] The same pilot was made available on the iQIYI platform, where it received an average user rating of 9.9/10.[4] The series is scheduled to premiere on June 26, 2026, exclusively on iQIYI.[13] The official trailer was released on the iQIYI Thailand YouTube channel on 10 June 2026.[14] According to Thai press reports, the series adopts a darker, more dramatic tone, exploring the "dark romance" subgenre with fantasy elements and supernatural bargains.[13]

Reception

Following its release, the pilot received positive feedback from audiences, who praised the chemistry between the leads, the dark atmosphere, and the dramatic potential of the story.[2] The series' hashtag trended on X (formerly Twitter) in Thailand after the pilot's release.[15]

Critics highlighted iQIYI's investment in bolder narratives and the choice of director Tee Bundit, known for his work on high-quality dramas. The production also drew attention for casting Phattharapon Dejpongwaranon (Donut) in his first BL role.[12]

References

  1. ↑ ""ตี๋ บุญยเกียรติ" โอดเล่น "สาปเมือง" เจอซีนร้องไห้สุดหิน ลั่นพักเตะบอลแต่ไม่ได้ทิ้งแน่นอน" (in Thai). Thai Rath. 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "iQIYI ร่วมกับ DEE HUP HOUSE เปิดตัวซีรีส์วายฟอร์มแรง "อย่าขอพี่เจน - Don't Be Too Emotional"" (in Thai). Mgronline. 10 February 2026. Archived from the original on 27 May 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  3. 1 2 "[Official Pilot] อย่าขอพี่เจน Don't Be Too Emotional". DeeHup House via YouTube. 27 February 2026. Archived from the original on 1 March 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Don't Be Too Emotional (2026)". iQIYI. Archived from the original on 27 May 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 "'ตี๋–เฮง' คืนจอเคมีร้อนแรง ในซีรีส์ 'อย่าขอพี่เจน Don't Be Too Emotional'" (in Thai). Naewna. 16 March 2026. Archived from the original on 27 May 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "iQIYI launches the boys' love series Don't Be Too Emotional, premieres Episode 1 ahead of its June 26 broadcast" (in Thai). Siam Rath. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "4 หนุ่ม iQIYI Artist ออร่าจับ! เฉิดฉายบนพรมแดงนาฏราช" (in Thai). ThaiTabloid. 21 May 2026. Archived from the original on 27 May 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "'Tee' and 'Heng' look forward to the premiere of Don't Be Too Emotional, admitting high expectations after talking it up" (in Thai). Khaosod. 26 June 2026. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "Official Music Video Colorblind By JUNG PERSES Ft. GENIEPAK OST. iQIYI Original Don't Be Too Emotional". YouTube. iQIYI Thailand. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  10. ↑ "Jung PERSES performs the first soundtrack of Don't Be Too Emotional with "Colorblind"". The Standard (in Thai). Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "Official Music Video เคยรักกันหรือเปล่า by "sarah salola" OST.iQIYI Original Don't Be Too Emotional". YouTube. iQIYI Thailand. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
  12. 1 2 "พร้อมเสิร์ฟเรือธง 2 ซีรีส์สุดปัง "อย่าขอพี่เจน" "I Flower You"" (in Thai). Thai Rath. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  13. 1 2 "Thai BL Drama "Don't Be Too Emotional" Set for June 2026 Premiere". Overseasidol.com. 6 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "Official Trailer | iQIYI Original "Don't Be Too Emotional อย่าขอพี่เจน"". YouTube (in Thai). iQIYI Thailand. 10 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  15. ↑ ""อย่าขอพี่เจน" พา "ตี๋-เฮง" กลับมาปะทะฝันแฟนซีรีส์" (in Thai). LINE Today. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
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