Korapat Kirdpan
Korapat Kirdpan, nicknamed Nanon, is a Thai actor, singer and model. He began his career as a child actor and has appeared in numerous television dramas and series. Korapat is known for his roles in productions such as Senior Secret Love, My Dear Loser, The Gifted, Blacklist, The Gifted: Graduation, ''Bad Buddy Series, and The Jungle''.
Early life and education
Born in Bangkok, Thailand, Korapat is the son of Thai actor Khunakorn Kirdpan and Poonsuk Kirdpan. He has one younger sister named Pitchaporn Kirdpan. At the age of 13, he was ordained as a Buddhist monk. He completed his secondary education at Amatyakul School and is currently studying in acting and directing for cinema from the College of Social Communication Innovation at Srinakharinwirot University.Career
Korapat started his acting career at the age of three by appearing in several TV commercials. He made his acting debut in 2014 with the television drama series Hormones 2 where he had a guest role as M. In 2015, he had supporting roles in Ugly Duckling Series: Don't and Love Flight - television programs produced by GMM 25. He also reprised his role as M in Hormones 3.In 2016, he played a supporting role in Little Big Dream. He would later become known for leading roles in Senior Secret Love: My Lil Boy & My Lil Boy 2 alongside Kanyawee Songmuang, My Dear Loser: Edge of 17, The Gifted, The Gifted: Graduation. Nanon's acting as a pair of twins in The Jungle is highly praised for his ability to pull off two different characters flawlessly.
In 2021, Nanon starred with Pawat Chittsawangdee in the highly successful BL series Bad Buddy. They held fan meetings in various countries including South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and the Philippines. In December 2022, Nanon Korapat won the "Best Theme Song Award" for "Just Friend?" at the 27th Asian TV Awards.
His career continued to expand in 2023 with several television series. He received high praise for his performance as a pair of twins, Nanaam and Nanfah, in The Jungle, showcasing his ability to flawlessly portray two distinct characters. Other notable roles in 2023 included main roles in UMG and Midnight Series: Dirty Laundry, a guest role in Midnight Museum, and reprising his role as Pran in Our Skyy 2. He also starred in the feature film My Precious.
In 2024, Korapat continued his role as Tong in My Precious The Series. Looking ahead, he is slated for a main role in the 2025 series I Love 'A Lot Of' You and has a confirmed role in the upcoming Scarlet Heart Thailand.
Besides acting, Nanon was a host for one of the most popular Thai variety show School Ranger in 2018. He has also released several soundtrack appearances, including "กว่าจะรู้ใจตัวเอง" for Senior Secret Love: My Lil Boy 2, "แค่เพื่อนมั้ง " and "เพลงที่เพิ่งเขียนจบ " for Bad Buddy, and "สิ่งมหัศจรรย์ที่ไม่มีรูปแบบ " for UMG.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | |
| 2016 | Jewel of Thailand Award | Outstanding Entertainment Person | ' | Won | |
| 2017 | World Top Award | Person of the Year | ' | Won | |
| 2017 | Maya Awards | Male Rising Star | Senior Secret Love | Nomitated | |
| 2017 | Rattanakosin Active Citizen Award | Role Model Artists & Actors | ' | Won | |
| 2018 | Buddha-anusorn Award | Role Model of Buddhism Preservation | ' | Won | |
| 2018 | Golden Scales Award | Outstanding Public Welfare Person of The Year | ' | Won | |
| 2019 | 24th Asian Television Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | The Gifted | Nomitated | |
| 2019 | Thailand Master Youth | Artists, Performers, Singers & Entertainers | ' | Won | |
| 2021 | 1st Siam Series Awards | Most Popular Actor | The Gifted: Graduation | Won | |
| 2021 | Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | The Gifted: Graduation | Won | |
| 2021 | 26th Asian Television Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | The Gifted: Graduation | Nomitated | |
| 2021 | Kazz Awards | Attractive Young Man of the Year | ' | Nomitated | |
| 2021 | PCA 2021 | Best Thai Actor | Bad Buddy Series | ||
| 2022 | Maya Awards | Song of the Year | Just Friend? | Nomitated | |
| 2022 | Kazz Awards | Attractive Young Man of the Year | Bad Buddy Series | Won | |
| 2022 | Kazz Awards | Best Scene with Pawat Chittsawangdee | Bad Buddy Series | Won | |
| 2022 | Kazz Awards | Best Actor | Bad Buddy Series | Won | |
| 2022 | Kazz Awards | Best Couple with Pawat Chittsawangdee | Bad Buddy Series | Won | |
| 2022 | 27th Asian Television Awards | Best Theme Song | Just Friend? | Won | |
| 2023 | Japan Expo Thailand Award 2023 | Japan Expo Actor Award | ' | Won | |
| 2023 | Kazz Awards 2023 | Popular Male Teenage Award | ' | Won | |
| 2023 | Eh? Awards by TK Park | From Eh? To Growth | ' | Won | |
| 2023 | Howe Awards 2023 | Howe Shining Male Award 2023 | ' | Won | |
| 2025 | Weibo Culture Exchange Night 2025 | Most Outstanding Stage Performer | ' | Won |