Khemjira

The story follows Khem, a young man born into a family cursed by a terrifying fate: every male in his bloodline is destined to die a horrific death before reaching the age of 21. To protect him and “hide” him from the spirits, his mother gives him a feminine name, Khemjira, which means “forever safe.”

As Khem approaches his 21st birthday, the protective measures his mother put in place begin to fail. He starts seeing vengeful spirits that are not only haunting him, but actively trying to kill him. In order to survive, Khem and his best friend Jet travel to Ubon Ratchathani to seek help from a powerful shaman.

There, they meet Master Pharan, a young yet exceptionally skilled spiritual protector. Pharan is initially cold and reluctant to help, believing that one should not interfere with another person’s karma. However, as they spend more time together, it is revealed that their souls are bound by a deep-seated grudge and a tragic love story from a past life—one that involves a vengeful spirit named Ramphueng.

Slowly, something begins to shift in Khem and Pharan’s relationship. At first, Pharan tries to deny his growing feelings, refusing to form attachments of any kind. But eventually, even Pharan can no longer deny what is developing between them.

Now the questions:
Can they successfully overcome the curse, and will Khem survive in the end?
How is the curse truly connected to Khem?
And how does everything ultimately end?

That's pretty much the story without giving anymore spoilers. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ Unique drama, because it focuses heavily on Thai folklore, shamanism, and horror elements rather than just romance.
+ The 2nd lead story. And how they're also linked to Khem from his past life.

What I don't like:
- Napatsakorn can't act. He can act well when nothing happens. Well I mean, when he just needs to be a calm boy who is just enjoying his day… But when he needs to act sad, hurt or even jealous, that's when his lack becomes obvious.
- The ending… It's just, they made it too pretty… Everything just peacefully ended like that… Ugh… talk about lazy writing…

Overall this really offers us a unique story about Thai folklore, shamanism, and horror elements rather than just romance.

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A League of Its Own!

This is the first Thai BL series I've watched that every episode brings out something that makes you love it even more. They explained the curse well, gave us the steps they took to fight it, and brought us to a closure without leaving anything behind. In other words, the development is so very well thought out.

Casting is superb - the past and present characters look so much alike, and all of them delivered. As someone who has read the novel and kinda felt amused that Khem is a character that cries a lot, I must say that Namping did such a good job getting the balance between novel Khem and his Khem in the series. Paran's development from the cold shaman who didn't want to care to going all out to save the love of his life is endearing. It felt like he held back, but when he decided they must be together, he did everything he could.

Jet and Charn are fantastic as well, and I'm happy that despite being the second couple, the screentime gave them justice (don't come at me for this because I just came from a series where the second couple had minuscule screentime lol).

The other characters also leave a mark - Khemika, Da, Jin, Grandma Si, Uncle Chai, Khem's mom, Chayod, the twins, monk Kasem, Jane, Kachen, Ramphueng!

Truly, Khemjira The Series brought their world and shared it with us because we feel for them and with them.
All kinds of love are in the show, romantic, parental, platonic, communal.
Khem, Jett, and Charn are the friends we want to have and aim to be.
KhemPeem love is what we long for.

Congratulations to everyone who gave us this series. I am happy that it received and is still receiving A LOT of love. Cheers to the more shows that will follow Khemjira's footsteps and I am looking forward to what these actors - Keng, Namping, Tle, and FirstOne would give us in the future!

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DOMUNDI delivered it - the best supernatural bl series yet !

I found Kemjira standing up to it's expectations in almost all fronts. It was a great watch and totally worth it.

Going into the details, the supernatural part was really captivating as well as realistic. Though, I somehow didn't find it frightening, except first and last few episodes, I felt something was missing for it to be actually bone chilling.

I agree the love story was not a typical soap opera one, but it was the specialty of the series, and they did show it really beautifully towards the end.
The Story was well written, complete. The execution and direction was great. Although, some of the episodes felt slow, and could a bit dragged. But, it was still engaging enough.
I do have to agree with the fact that the main cast were really good looking and "cute", which added to the charm of the series!

Overall, it's worth at least watching once.

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A Well-Executed Supernatural Drama

I watched this alongside the GL series 'Runaway', as both share a similar premise involving a shaman saving their soulmate. I’ll avoid making direct comparisons here. What stood out immediately was the quality of the visuals, the VFX were well done, and the prosthetic makeup added a lot to the atmosphere. While it wasn’t scary for me, the story itself was engaging enough to keep me hooked, to the point where I didn’t even mind the hour-long episodes.

One thing I really appreciated was how clearly everything was explained. Every question I had was answered as the story progressed, and nothing felt confusing or poorly handled. The production quality overall was solid, and the narrative flowed well.

Personally, I found myself more drawn to the side characters than the main ones. As for the antagonist, her actions felt justified within the context of the story, I couldn’t help but agree with the idea of long-held, agonizing revenge driving the plot.

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DMD's best BL out there

At first, I didn't want to watch it because I am a scaredy cat and can't handle horror. But this was fine once you got used to it (after watching with a friend).

Khemjira is the biggest BL this year, maybe even in the last few years and if you would have told me a few years ago DMD would be able to produce this kind of BL I would have doubted you HARD.

It's obvious DMD is really picking up on production now, the setting is great. It really takes you to this little village somewhere in the north of Thailand.

The Plot itself is very compelling and interesting, truly unique in the BL game. As a Non-Thai person it is super interesting to watch so much of their shaman culture/beliefs. The characters are all likable, even the antagonist to a certain point. She is not just evil, but a broken woman with backstory. So that was great! Obviously doesn't excuse her behaviour, but makes it easier to understand why she's doing what she's doing.

The acting is, for a BL, quite decent. I say this with all my love for Thai BLs btw. But there are still moments where I feel like I'm getting pulled out of the moment because I wonder what's going on with the acting. Pity. But I have seen far FAR worse in another dramas.

The music is amazing, it really fits the whole setting and 'Mantra' wow what a great song.

My biggest problem is, unfortunately, the final episode.

I don't know if I was expecting too much or something, but the episode was more of a 6/10 for me. I personally didn't really like the way Ramphueng's scene was written and produced. I think it's beautiful that her deepest wish was just to see her child again and that was very emotional. But I feel like the way it was handled was just meh. Also, the whole Khem is getting whipped but barely makes a sound? Eh. Even if he was holding back any screams to spare Paran for example, the camera should have shown that.

Their NC scene is imo one of the weakest NC scenes DMD has produced so far, which is honestly incomprehensible to me because their first NC scene in ep 8 was so beautiful. I had high expectations for this one, but it felt a bit too chroreographed for me. I don't mind awkwardness, but something felt just a bit off. Maybe I have to rewatch it, but I don't feel the need to rewatch it, you know?

I do appreciate them squeezing in a full hour of fluff, so plus points for that. But I'm so confused about so many things. Like why does it feel like in the two years until graduation, PeemKhem haven't met? If so, why? Also, I felt like afterwards, it lacked a little bit of natural flow between the main pairing who has been in love and been together for years and therefore should be without any stilted awkwardness. The latter point is more of a Thai BL problem in general, though.

So in total, it was still most likely the best BL of the year, truly unique in its own ways. I'm glad the leads had such a great break out drama and look forward to their future projects. I try not too have too much expectations for future DMD projects or else I will be disappointed (like with TNP). Would definitely recommend the drama to friends.

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Khemjira is peak.

I still haven’t recovered from this BL. I have already watched it 3 times and I cannot get over it. I watched this every week in my flat with all my friends and it became Khemjira Saturday. I don’t think I’ve seen a BL that all of my friends have enjoyed to this extent before.

The supernatural storyline mixed with romance was pure gold. I was so happy they didn’t go crazy with the sound effects like in some other shows and showed a more mature approach. The emotional connection between characters and how you slowly learn more about everyone and see how their love unfolds really keeps you captured, all while seeing how they’re going to make it through unexpected challenges.

Keng and Namping really outdid themselves, the soundtrack is still on repeat and the whole setting of the show was perfect. I am so jealous of my friends who watched it as their first Thai BL.

I really can’t get enough of this series and don’t think I’ll ever get over the impact it left on my life. I am probably being dramatic but it was genuinely so fun to watch and I will definitely watch it again.

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Romance and mystery – Great chemistry between new BL couple

Khemjira is a 12-episode Thai BL series that mixes supernatural elements with romance. The story follows Khem, a young man cursed to die before 21, and his journey to break the family curse with the help of Pharan, a skilled shaman.

The series wasn’t quite what I expected, but I got drawn in anyway. The new actors did a great job, and the lead couple had fantastic chemistry that made their relationship feel real and engaging. The second couple also had good chemistry, but their romance felt almost unnecessary in the story. It seemed a bit forced to fit in so many gay couples, which slightly took away from the authenticity of the main narrative.

Khemjira feels fresh compared to many other Thai BL series. The story is exciting, and the supernatural angle makes it stand out. It might have been a little long at times, and the plot could have been tightened up, but it kept me watching from start to finish.

Overall, I really enjoyed the series and the journey of the characters. I hope the lead couple gets to star together in more projects because their chemistry was one of the highlights. It’s a nice change from the usual Thai BL shows and worth watching if you want something a bit different and a little more adventurous.

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A Unique Gem!

Khemjira is definitely the surprise BL of 2025 for me. I basically had no idea what I was getting into when I started to watch this whilst it was airing. This is also my first Domundi production and I will have to say that there is a clear difference in style and storytelling compared to GMM.

Firstly, Khemjira offers a twist on the supernatural & traditional beliefs often seen in Thai BLs. I really appreciated this and how it really went all in on it. I liked how the show didn't overexplain every little detail of the world, but rather allowed the viewer different interpretations. I think the show did the horror elements of the show very well and almost wished they did more of it later on in the show.

The chemistry between both couples in the show was good and the acting in general was solid. I'm generally not someone that likes the whole “couple is meant to be with each other” as I think it deludes the actual romance, however I think it's fine here as it´s not as clear-cut (trying to avoid spoilers).

A few things about the show that I didn't necessarily love were the unnecessary random side-characters that would show up and just kinda disappear. Also I do think the show dragged a bit at certain points. There were a few scenes (especially in the middle of the show) that dragged on for like 20 minutes without really adding anything to the story. I also think the ending was a bit anti-climactic to be honest.

Other notes:

- One of my favorite Thai intros, really sets the tone for the show.
- Khemdijra is well done technically. They clearly had a big budget for this show.
- I loved the set design.
- One of the best pilot episodes i've seen in BL.

To conclude, I really enjoyed this show and would recommend this to pretty much anyone (even non-bl fans), however it did lack an emotional punch for me and I don't really see myself re-watching this for that particular reason. Khemjira is one of those shows for me that does most things right, and I can see why other people would absolutely adore it, but it just lacked *something* for me. Nevertheless, this will get a very solid rating from me.

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Khemjira — 8.5/10 and I am NOT OK

I didn’t expect Khemjira to crawl under my skin like this… but here we are. This series is beautiful in that quiet, aching way — the kind that doesn’t scream for your attention but slowly takes over your heart. The production alone already had me hooked: dark, atmospheric visuals, haunting sound design, and rituals that feel sacred, scary, and oddly poetic all at once. Everything feels intentional. Nothing feels cheap.

And the romance??? Oh it hurts in the best way. This is not loud love. This is longing, restraint, stolen glances, hands almost touching, emotions swallowed and held for too long. The love story feels fated and fragile, like one wrong move could break everything — and that tension just *wrecked* me episode after episode.

Harit Buayoi… sir. SIR. He absolutely owns this role. The way he expresses pain, fear, devotion, and love without even speaking should be illegal. His eyes do half the acting and somehow say more than pages of dialogue. Watching his character slowly crack — then soften — then love anyway, knowing the risks? I was gone.

That said — the reason this sits at 8.5/10 (and not higher) is the writing choice for Khem. The character is written quite effeminate, and while the actor plays it beautifully and with sincerity, it sometimes leans into a portrayal that feels more stereotypical than necessary. It’s not an acting issue at all — it’s a writing decision. The performance elevates the character, but I couldn’t help wishing Khem had been written with a bit more complexity and balance.

Still, Khemjira feels like a series made with care and heart — one that trusts the audience to feel rather than be told. It’s haunting, tender, painful, and beautiful. I finished it with that hollow-but-full feeling, staring at the screen like “okay… now what do I do with my life?”

8.5/10 for I would still suffer again. Would still rewatch. Would still recommend — emotional damage and all.

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A BL with Plot Done Well

I came across this drama while I was scrolling YouTube and found the "Peem x Khem Their Story" video and was intrigued after watching it. So I decided to watch. And here are some of my thoughts.

What I like:
- Plot! It's a BL that actually didn't focus solely on the romance which is something I haven't watch at all. It feels like a ghost-themed drama that happen to have a heavy romance subplot. I love the theme of revenge of a spirit, it is so refreshing to me.
- Every part of the drama, like the music, cinematography, script, characters, I really like them all. Especially the music and cinematography.
- I really love how "traditional" everything is in this drama especially the opening music because it really sets your mood into watching a heavily Thai rooted drama. You immediately know you're gonna watch a drama that is heavy in Thai's tradition and customs.
- Keng Harit, the man you are! Especially when you're acting as Pawat because how can he be so fine?? He's also really great at acting in my opinion.

What I don't really like:
- The way that the villagers said "No one's blaming you" to Khem after Grandma Si died is a little on the nose. I feel like the way they just let Khem to attend Grandma Si's funeral alone can convey that message.
- I don't really sense when Peem started to like Khem. I was wondering if he actually liked Khem from the very start. It also applied otherwise. Good grief that the chemistry after they find out about their feelings were great.

It's a wonderful experience overall. I rarely watch BL drama that focused on something that is not romance (I mean, My Golden Blood also didn't focus solely on romance but still, Khemjira is different) so it's a new experience and I can't wait to see more of this kind of BL in the future.

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Amazing show with interesting approach

I just finished rewatching this series. Honestly, the first time I was looking for something light to watch and didn't enjoy it as much as the second time.
The scenario is great, the actors are amazing and I love how it is not a plot served on a golden plate to admire, but got me so immersed that I would thing about it all day. In addition, the series doesn't only draws its value in the romance which is quite refreshing.
I really enjoyed the shaman vibe and it was very realistic I thought for a series on this topic (karma, ghosts, shamanism), and I have watched my fair share.
Honestly I could only recommend it. Of course you need to enjoy the topic, but the cast did a great job and the show is very well balanced.

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