Lover Merman

Lover Merman
เพียงนาวา
Genre
Based onPhiang Nawa Lover Merman by Guy Suwannaroj and Lita P.
Written byTanachot Prapasri, Fluke Teerapat Lohanan
Directed byRungradit Rungamonwanit
Starring
  • Poon Akkharaphat
  • Feros Khan Chaemchoi
  • JJ Chalach Tantijibul
  • Film Jirayu Aungvanich
  • Dew Jiramate Srinonghang
Country of originThailand
Original languageThai
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes12
Production
ProducerG02INFINITY
Production locationThailand
Running time45 minutes
Production companyG02INFINITY
Original release
Network
Release27 September 2025 (2025-09-27) –
present

Lover Merman (Thai: เพียงนาวา) is a 2025 Thai romantic fantasy Boys' Love television series produced by G02INFINITY. It is adapted from the web novel Phiang Nawa Lover Merman written by Guy Suwannaroj and Lita P. The series premiered on Channel 7 in Thailand and is available internationally via GagaOOLala. For Thai audiences, it is also accessible on Viki.[1][2]

Synopsis

Phu Phurit, a 28-year-old man from Bangkok, relocates to a quiet island to help manage a nautical-themed bar called "Full and a Half" alongside his friend Phana. There, he meets Nawa, a laid-back bartender who is secretly a merman. Orphaned at 25, Nawa lives among humans while concealing his true identity. As Phu and Nawa grow closer, their bond is tested by secrets, supernatural forces, and the tides of fate.[3][4]

Production

The series is produced by G02INFINITY. On December 2, 2023, the company released a 23-second "Official Pre-Pilot" teaser on YouTube featuring only actor Feros Khan Chaemchoi.[5] A longer pilot episode of 4 minutes and 58 seconds was released on December 16, 2023. The official trailer premiered on September 17, 2025.[6][7]

Cast and characters

Main

  • Poon Akkharaphat as Nawa
  • Khan Chaemchoi (Feros) as Phu Phurit
  • Chalach Tantijibul (JJ) as Phana

Supporting

  • Jirayu Aungvanich (Film) as Phraphai
  • Jiramate Srinonghang (Dew) as Ping Prakan
  • Buranrat Hombut (Tan) as Phuthan
  • Kannatorn Charapinyo (Captain) as Winyu
  • Apiwit Jakthreemongkol (Mark) as Met
  • Banyawat Phatsing (Mork) as Timmy
  • Nattapum Waiwat (Up) as Mai-ek

Guest

  • Usanee Wattana (Nok)
  • Praptpadol Suwanbang
  • James Punnaphat
  • Thanuphat Poungsuwan (Fam)

Reception

The series received mixed to positive reviews. On MyDramaList, it holds a rating of 7.0/10 based on 335 user reviews. On IMDb, it has a score of 6.5/10.[8] The series has been featured in Thai entertainment outlets for its unique fantasy concept and visual presentation.[9]

References

  1. ^ ""เพียงนาวา" ซีรีส์วายแนวแฟนตาซีลงจอช่อง 7HD". Channel 7 News (in Thai). 27 September 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  2. ^ ""เพียงนาวา" ซีรีส์วายเปิดตัวบนช่อง 7 และ GagaOOLala". Kapook (in Thai). 28 September 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  3. ^ "เปิดตัวซีรีส์วาย "เพียงนาวา" Lover Merman". MGR Online (in Thai). 17 September 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  4. ^ ""เพียงนาวา" ซีรีส์วายแฟนตาซีที่น่าจับตามอง". Khaosod (in Thai). 26 September 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  5. ^ "G02INFINITY เปิดตัวซีรีส์ใหม่ "เพียงนาวา"". Goodtime Radio (in Thai). 2 December 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  6. ^ ""เพียงนาวา" ปล่อยตัวอย่างเต็ม". LINE Today (in Thai). 17 September 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  7. ^ ""เพียงนาวา" เปิดตัวอย่างเป็นทางการ". TrueID Entertainment (in Thai). 17 September 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  8. ^ "Lover Merman (2025) – IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  9. ^ ""เพียงนาวา" ซีรีส์วายแฟนตาซีที่ไม่ควรพลาด". Kom Chad Luek (in Thai). 25 September 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.