SOTUS (TV series)


SOTUS is a 2016–2017 Thai boys' love television series starring Perawat Sangpotirat and Prachaya Ruangroj. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Bittersweet. Directed by Lit Samajarn and produced by GMMTV together with Felloww, the series premiered on One31 and LINE TV on 20 August 2016, airing on Saturdays at 22:00 ICT and 24:00 ICT, respectively. The first eight episodes aired between 20 August 2016 and 8 October 2016. After the passing of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the series was ordered to stop airing during the 30-day official mourning period. The remaining eight episodes were eventually shown between 19 November 2016 and 7 January 2017. On 14 January 2017, a special episode aired entitled SOTUS: Very Special EP.
A sequel titled SOTUS S aired in 2017–2018, with both Perawat and Prachaya reprising their roles and was followed by the spin-off Our Skyy.
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Synopsis

The "Gear" – or cogwheel – is the symbol of the Faculty of Engineering. It is part of a system of cogwheels which power and run a device. If one gear fails, the device stops working. Wearing the "Gear" symbol signifies being a student of the Faculty of Engineering. However, in order to get one, all engineering freshmen must first undergo the S.O.T.U.S. system. Third year senior student Arthit is the head hazer who leads the hazing team in disciplining the freshmen students by following the code of the S.O.T.U.S system. His methods were misunderstood by the students as a form of abusing his power as head hazer when in fact all he wanted is for the freshmen to get to know their seniors, rely on them when they need to and vice versa. The freshmen students felt they are powerless to complain or resist any orders given to them by their seniors. Arthit was seemingly unstoppable, until Kongphop stood up against him. This initially resulted in a strained relationship between Kongphop and Arthit. However, continuous encounters between the two helped transform their relationship into something much more affectionate.

Cast and characters

Main

Supporting

  • Thitipoom Techaapaikhun as Kathawuth Hathaiprasert
  • Neen Suwanamas as May
  • Chanagun Arpornsutinan as Prem
  • Teerapat Lohanan as Wad
  • Ittikorn Kraicharoen as Knot
  • Jumpol Adulkittiporn as Bright
  • Khamchoo Natthawaranthorn as Tutah
  • Ployshompoo Supasap as Praepailin
  • Maripha Siripool as Ma-prang
  • Korn Khunatipapisiri as Tew
  • Naradon Namboonjit as Oak
  • Khemmika Layluck as Khao Fang
  • Patipan Intrakul as Minnie
  • Phurin Ruangvivajarus as Tee
  • Patcharin Thongyangyuen as Koi
  • Boochita Pitakard as Ple
  • Worakamon Nokkaew as Tim
  • Pongpol Saneewong Na Ayutaya as Yacht
  • Pitiwat Chaimongkol as Tum
  • Alysaya Tsoi as Namtan
  • Thanapas Suttichannapa as Deer
  • Jirakit Kuariyakul as Jay
  • Wittaya Teptip as Kang
  • Nuttanan Khunwat as Teacher Pak
  • Benja Singkharawat
  • Arada Arayawut

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the series included two original songs, five featured songs, and approximately 70 licensed tracks as background music.

Sequel

Due to its popularity, a continuation of the series was announced with both Perawat Sangpotirat and Prachaya Ruangroj reprising their roles. titled SOTUS S, it premiered on 9 December 2017 and picks up after the events of the first season with Arthit now working in an office and Kongphop becoming the head hazer of the Faculty of Engineering.