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Love You Teacher (2026) – Episode 1
This new series from GMMTV starts with an unusual but intriguing premise.
Phumek is an elementary school teacher who is actually terrible with children.
Their chaotic energy overwhelms him, and keeping control of his classroom feels almost impossible. Being late for class and getting called to the principal’s office seems to be a regular occurrence for him.
The only thing that keeps him going is his boyfriend Solar, who teaches at the same school. Solar is the complete opposite of Phumek: a natural teacher, loved by the students, and someone who seems to handle everything effortlessly.
But everything changes when Solar is hit by a car in front of the school and regresses mentally to the mind of a seven-year-old child.
The story seems to explore how Phumek, who has relied heavily on Solar for emotional support, will deal with this sudden change and what it means to truly care for someone you love.
Phumek appears to be a rather awkward and emotionally complicated character. Through Ji, a childhood neighbor who has recently transferred to the school, we learn that Phumek has apparently been a bit of a mess since he was young.
This is the first main series led by the pairing of Tanapon Sukumpantanasan and Santa Pongsapak Udompoch.
After watching Perth in several projects since Love by Chance, Santa actually feels like a very comfortable partner for him. Perth fits surprisingly well into the role of a devoted and slightly overprotective boyfriend.
The tone is light at first glance, but the premise hints that the story may eventually explore deeper emotional themes such as dependence, responsibility, and personal growth.
For a first episode, the show leaves a good impression.
Ratings (after Episode 1)
Story: 8
Acting: 8
Chemistry: 8.5
Expectation level: 4/5
Phumek is an elementary school teacher who is actually terrible with children.
Their chaotic energy overwhelms him, and keeping control of his classroom feels almost impossible. Being late for class and getting called to the principal’s office seems to be a regular occurrence for him.
The only thing that keeps him going is his boyfriend Solar, who teaches at the same school. Solar is the complete opposite of Phumek: a natural teacher, loved by the students, and someone who seems to handle everything effortlessly.
But everything changes when Solar is hit by a car in front of the school and regresses mentally to the mind of a seven-year-old child.
The story seems to explore how Phumek, who has relied heavily on Solar for emotional support, will deal with this sudden change and what it means to truly care for someone you love.
Phumek appears to be a rather awkward and emotionally complicated character. Through Ji, a childhood neighbor who has recently transferred to the school, we learn that Phumek has apparently been a bit of a mess since he was young.
This is the first main series led by the pairing of Tanapon Sukumpantanasan and Santa Pongsapak Udompoch.
After watching Perth in several projects since Love by Chance, Santa actually feels like a very comfortable partner for him. Perth fits surprisingly well into the role of a devoted and slightly overprotective boyfriend.
The tone is light at first glance, but the premise hints that the story may eventually explore deeper emotional themes such as dependence, responsibility, and personal growth.
For a first episode, the show leaves a good impression.
Ratings (after Episode 1)
Story: 8
Acting: 8
Chemistry: 8.5
Expectation level: 4/5
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