Payback (Thai TV series)
| Payback | |
|---|---|
 Official series poster | |
| Also known as | Payback: The Series |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Payback by Samk and Fujoking |
| Screenplay by |
|
| Directed by | Pongchaiphat Sethanand |
| Starring |
|
| Opening theme | "Payback (ทวงคืน)" by Sam Sermsartr |
| Ending theme | "Until You (เธอทำให้รู้)" by Chear Nathaphon |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Rungrapee Kingkaew |
| Cinematography |
|
| Running time | 44–88 minutes |
| Production companies |
|
| Original release | |
| Network | |
| Release | 30 May – 1 August 2026 |
Payback is a 2026 Thai boys' love drama television series directed by Pongchaiphat Sethanand (Woodie), starring Thanakorn Wichanukhor (Minlee) and Jarukit Kaewmoonrueang (Toptap). The series is based on the South Korean webtoon of the same name written by Samk, illustrated by Fujoking.[1]
The series premiered on 30 May 2026, airing every Saturday at 22:30 ICT on One 31. The uncut version was made available for streaming at 23:30 ICT on iQIYI. The series was also made available for streaming on the OneD app, Rakuten TV (Japan), Heavenly (South Korea) and Line TV (Taiwan).[2] The series concluded on 1 August 2026.[3]
Synopsis
Sun (Thanakorn Wichanukhor) works as a debt collector for a loan shark named Sia Poh (Amnard Thangsomboon). One night, an enraged debtor stabs his younger brother to death. Just as Sun needs money to pay for his mother's cancer treatment, his boyfriend at the time, Bank (Thanawat Shinawatra), draws a large sum of money out from his account and vanishes. Sun finds himself deep in debt and ultimately loses his mother after the treatment fails. Since then, he has lived tormented by guilt, believing he is responsible for the deaths of his brother and mother.
Five years later, Sun no longer works as a debt collector and instead delivers packages. While making a delivery at Dream Entertainment, he encounters Bank, who is a rising actor who now goes by the stage name Sunny. Sun overhears that Bank was the one who had tipped off the debtor about his brother's whereabouts, leading to his death. From that moment, Sun decides to infiltrate the entertainment world to seek revenge.
Coincidentally, Sun had been scouted to join Dream Entertainment by Kajorn (Jirapat Uttamanan), Sunny's former manager. His plan for revenge also attracts the attention of Jay (Jarukit Kaewmoonrueang), the mysterious high-ranking director at the company that Sun encounters on the rooftop.[4]
Cast and characters
Main
- Thanakorn Wichanukhor (Minlee) as Theemekha Rungsapdee (Sun)[4]
- Taechin Kittiwattanakorn (Fiat) as Sun (young)
- Jarukit Kaewmoonrueang (Toptap) as Athip Wanitsakitphaisan (Jay)
- Suppakit Wongsa (Shogun) as Jay (young)
- Paramee Thesdaroon (Shogun) as Phanuwat Manasakdech (Sky)
- Thanawat Shinawatra (Fuaiz) as Thanapat Loetkraisorn (Bank / Sunny)
Supporting
- Jirapat Uttamanan (Khunnote) as Kajorn Piyawanichkul
- Claude Athaseri (Moo) as Songphon
- Suttida Kasemsant Na Ayutthaya (Nook) as Pawinee Jirajaroensak
- Amnard Thangsomboon (Kie) as Sia Poh
- Kumron Jivachat as Kongkiat
- Gandhi Wasuwitchayagit as Sia Jo
- Yasaka Chaisorn (Pu) as Suchat
- Sarinya Inger Olsson (Lilly) as Director Karn
- Nawapol Sangsuwan (Eat) as Manager Game
- Maneenun Ningsanond (Poo) as Wandee (Sun's mother)
- Tanarit Photkanawat (Francis) as Kavin
- Paythai Ploymeeka (Phe) as Jay's father
- Peerapat Jarutasroj (Jam) as Wave
- Atagorn Sonyot (Tor) as Two-O
- Theeradon Wattanapan (Supreem) as Ten
- Pawarit Kinnares (Tawan) as Off
- Sasit Chatpiroonpun (Ramil) as Sky (Sun's younger brother)
- Nathita Chaipong as Angie (Kajorn's daughter)
- Pakin Pongsoipetch as Sky (young)
Guest
- Chaikamon Sermsongwittaya (Boss) as Pakin Wongsasat (Ep. 3, 6–7, 10)
- Kornthas Rujeerattanavorapan (Max) as Pen Nueng (Ep. 7–8)
- Napapat Sasiphanitchakun (Grace) as lead actress (Sky's stage play)
- Nitcha Jakchaikul (Mukki) as lead actress (Sky's stage play)
- Phetlada Pimchai (Hongpao) as lead actress (Karn's drama)
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Until You (เธอทำให้รู้)" |
| Chear Nathaphon | 3:18 |
| 2. | "Payback (ทวงคืน)" | Tan Pakdee | Sam Sermsartr | 3:12 |
Production
The original webtoon accumulated over 20.48 million views across platforms such as Boomtoon and Lezhin TH, being translated into more than 8 languages and distributed in countries including South Korea, Japan, Thailand and the United States.[1]
The series was announced as an international co-production between Aplan International Group (Thailand), Rakuten TV (Japan), Kidari Studio (South Korea) and Copus Japan. The blessing ceremony and filming began in January 2026.[5]
Marketing
The series was promoted with a press conference and premiere screening event held at Major Cineplex Ratchayothin on 30 May 2026. The event featured a performance by the lead actors, as well as an exclusive behind-the-scenes Q&A session with the cast and crew.[6]
References
- 1 2 "PAYBACK The Series เดือดทะลุวงการบันเทิง เปิดเกมล้างแค้นจากเว็บตูนดัง 20 ล้านวิว" (in Thai). Sanook.com. 19 January 2026. Archived from the original on 1 June 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ ""PAYBACK The Series" เปิดเกมรักปนแค้นสุดเดือด! ชวนลุ้นทุกปมทรยศในวงการมายา เริ่มตอนแรก 30 พฤษภาคมนี้". Siam Rath (in Thai). 25 May 2026. Archived from the original on 1 June 2026. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ @PaybackSeries (29 May 2026). "ตารางออกอากาศ #PAYBACKTheSeries 🔥 เริ่มตอนแรก 30 พฤษภาคมนี้! ONAIR SCHEDULE #PAYBACKTheSeries 🔥 BEGINS MAY 30, 2026" (Tweet). Retrieved 10 June 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- 1 2 "เรื่องย่อ "PAYBACK The Series"". Manager Daily (in Thai). 28 May 2026. Archived from the original on 1 June 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "'PAYBACK The Series' ซีรีส์วายฟอร์มยักษ์ดัดแปลงจากเว็บตูนเกาหลีที่ทุกคนรอคอย!". Naewna (in Thai). 23 January 2026. Archived from the original on 10 June 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "เปิดตัวจึ้งสะเทือนเอเชีย ซีรีส์วายฟอร์มยักษ์ "PAYBACK The Series" ส่ง "ท็อปแท็ป-มินลี" เดินเกมแค้นแฉวงการมายา". Siam Rath (in Thai). 1 June 2026. Archived from the original on 1 June 2026. Retrieved 1 June 2026.