Khemjira

Khemjira (Thai: เขมจิราต้องรอด; RTGS:Khemchira Tong Rot, lit.'Khemjira Must Survive') is a 2025 Thai boys' love romantic supernatural drama television series, starring Napatsakorn Pingmuang (Namping) and Harit Buayoi (Keng). The series was produced by Domundi TV and premiered on One 31 on 9 August 2025, airing every Saturday at 21:30 ICT. The uncut version was made available for streaming at 22:30 ICT on iQIYI.

Synopsis

Khemjira (Napatsakorn Pingmuang) is a 20-year-old born with a family curse, in which sons will die before they turn the age of 21. Because of the curse hanging over him, he lives a hard, lonely life; however, despite the struggles he faces, he still maintains a friendly and humble attitude. In order to avoid the curse following him, Khemjira's mother gave him a feminine name to protect him which made his life somewhat a mockery for others to joke about. However, as his twenty-first birthday approaches, the curse gradually intensifies leading to an increasing number of ghosts trying to harm him.

His best friend Jet (Wannakorn Reungrat), who possesses some amateur magical powers, takes him to the province of Ubon Ratchathani to seek help from his shaman teacher, Pharan (Harit Buayoi), a young and skilled white magic shaman who seems reluctant to help. Together, linked by a deeper chain of fates, destiny and curses, Khemjira and his friends discover courage, love, magic and sorrow while trying to solve the mystery surrounding this vengeful curse.

Cast

Main

• Napatsakorn Pingmuang (Namping) as Khemjira Chandrapisut (Khem) Norraphat Nakadumrongchai (Tham) as Khemjira (young) Janistar Phomphadungcheep (Janis) as Khemmika
• Harit Buayoi (Keng) as Pharan Rueangdet / Phawat / Phuchagin Chirachart Buspavanich (Patji) as Pharan (age 14)
• Ausadaporn Siriwattanakul (Green) as Ramphueng
• Matimun Sreeboonrueang (Tle) as Chanwit Charoenkiatpricha (Chan) Nichapat Sujipinyo (Nycha) as Chayada
• Wannakorn Reungrat (FirstOne) as Jettana Nakarnkul (Jet) Natthamon Jantraviphart (Natty) as Jintana

Supporting

• Phirunwat Promrat (Pung) as Chayos
• Chayanon Akaradumrongdej (Udon) as Thong / Suea
• Nachawakorn Sirirak (Ryuji) as Ek / Singha
• Manita Chobchuen (Om) as Khaekhai / Kakanang / Khwannari
• Noknoi Uraiporn as Grandma Si Boonheung
• Penpetch Benyakul (Jab) as Phra Phinyo / Pawin
• Arisara Wongchalee (Fresh) as Phao / Chanya
• Puri Hiranprueck as Phat / Wiraphat
• Somchai Kemglad (Tao) as Phra Yao Sing
• Rhatha Phongam (Ying) as Ketkaew
• Krittanai Asanprakit (Nammon) as Phakhaphong (Phong)
• Kanticha Chumma (Ticha) as Phrima (Prim)
• Jennis Oprasert as Jane (Jettana's older sister)
• Siraphop Manithikhun (Net) as Kachen Erdoğan

Guest

• Yasaka Chaisorn as Grand Master Sek
• Theerayut Pratyabamrung as Monk Kasem
• Boonsong Nakphoo (Sueb) as Uncle Chai
• Suthida Chantrabut as Aunt Kaew
• Pradit Prasartthong (Tua) as Village Headman Chang
• Sarayut Phetsamrit (Eddy) as Worn
• Thanyarat Praditthaen as Rae
• Porntip Kitdamrongchai (Jewly) as Mint
• Jidapa Phonrojpanya (Tontoei) as Praemai (Prae)
• Napat Rueangchaisiwawet (Perth) as Techathorn (Te)
• Phankarat Ngamdan (Nato) as Kornkan (Korn)
• Chawakorn Horsaengchai (Phone) as Phudit (Phu)
• Patarapon To-oun (Ron) as Mountain Lord Phuchong
• Thanatphong Charurangsimes (Nutt) as Big
• Ratchaneekorn Jantaharn as Earn
• Sorntast Buangam (Mark) as Kla
• Himawari Tajiri as Krongkwan

Original soundtrack

Production

Khemjira was first announced in October 2023 by Tumi Tuma, starring Suppacheep Chanapai and Krit Songdechakraiwut. In 2024 the production team changed to Domundi TV and Mandee, with Harit Buayoi and Napatsakorn Pingmuang as the new main leads, and an official pilot was released on 6 June 2024. A blessing ceremony for good luck was held at Wat Bangchak in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi on 31 October 2024. Principal photography began on 12 November 2024 and concluded on 3 October 2025. While the show was primarily set in Ubon Ratchathani, the series was also filmed in different provinces across Thailand.

Marketing

Khemjira Homecoming press conference and premiere screening for the first episode was held at the Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon on 3 August 2025. The event featured Isan culture, with the cast dressed up in traditional Thai attire, as well a special show performed by mor lam singer Noknoi Uraiporn, who plays Grandma Si Boonheung in the series.

Following the release of the third episode, the cast held the Khemjira Busking event around Siam Square on 24 August 2025. Khemjira Ep 7: Temple Fair Screening was held at the MGI Hall, Bravo BKK in Bangkok on 20 September 2025. A screening of the eighth episode, presented by iQIYI, was held at the MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Bangkae on 27 September 2025.

For the series finale, Khemjira's Final Blessing event was held at Union Hall, Union Mall on 25 October 2025. The event began with a dance procession and a merit-making ceremony. In addition to the screening of the final episode, the cast performed songs from the original soundtrack.

Following the success of the series, the cast went on to perform at the Khemjira The Golden Time Concert, held at the Impact Arena on 17–18 January 2026. The concert also featured performances by artists from the soundtrack, including Prang Prangthip, Aof Surapol, and Sayamo, as well as guest performances by Jeff Satur, Milli, Ink Waruntorn, and Bowkylion. Tickets for the first show sold out in under 3 minutes, so a second date was added. The concert also sparked a trend of wearing Thai silk, with the dress code "Rooted in Thai, Rising to the World", in keeping with the focus of Thai culture and beliefs integrated in the series.

Accolades

External links

Media related to Khemjira at Wikimedia Commons