The Loyal Pin
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| Also known as | The Loyal Pin : ปิ่นภักดิ์ |
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| Based on | ปิ่นภักดิ์ by MonMaw (ม่อนแมว) |
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| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
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| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | IDOLFACTORY |
| Original release | |
| Network | Workpoint TV |
| Release | 4 August – 17 November 2024 |
The Loyal Pin (Thai: ปิ่นภักดิ์) is a Thai historical drama, romantic comedy and melodrama television series that premiered on Workpoint TV and the IdolFactory channel on YouTube on August 4, 2024 that will run until November 17, 2024. It stars Rebecca Patricia Armstrong and Sarocha Chankimha. Adapted by MonMaw (ม่อนแมว) from the novel of the same name, it is directed by Kittisak Cheewasatjasakun, and produced by IdolFactory.
Synopsis
[edit]The series follows the relationship between Princess Anil and Lady Pin, beginning in childhood. By the age of 15, Princess Anil has to pursue her study in the UK resulting in her leaving her close friend, Lady Pin.
Princess Anil realizes that she has feelings for Lady Pin. By the time she returns to her home country, Princess Anil does everything it takes to get close and confess her love to Lady Pin; however Lady Pin is arranged to be married to Kueakiat.
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Rebecca Patricia Armstrong (Becky) as Her Serene Highness Princess Anilpat / Anin
- Sarocha Chankimha (Freen) as M.R. Pilanthita / Lady Pin
Supporting
[edit]- Charm Osthanond as Her Serene Highness Princess Pattamika
- Alicia Hiranprueck as Her Serene Highness Princess Alisa
- Apinan Prasertwattanakul as His Serene Highness Prince of the Savettavarit Palace
- Kanin Stanley as His Serene Highness Prince Anantawut
- Danny Luciano as His Serene Highness Prince Anon
- Chatchawit Techarukpong as M.R. Kearkiat
- Nuttapart Tuntistianchai as Pranot
- Sarochinee Petampai as M.R. Uangfah
- Orntara Poolsak as Prik
- Asavarid Pinitkanchanapan as Chao Mueang Rama
- Neilinyah Taweearayapat as Arissara / Aon
- Sutthatip Wutichaipradit as Pia
- Anna Maria Benedic as Koi
- Lalichat Warawirojpol as M.R. Paravati
- Tanida Bavornkaisri as Ornnida (Orn)
Guest
[edit]- Nutthacha Jessica Padovan as young Anin
- Ravinnapa Vannarot as young Pin
- Rudklao Amratisha as Her Serene Highness Princess Dararai
- Katreeya English as Her Serene Highness Princess IM
- Phongsakorn Sukiang
- Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana
Production
[edit]On August 18, 2023, IdolFactory released character images of Armstrong and Chankimha and announced the project as the first Thai GL period drama.[1] Fitting began of all actors on October 23, 2023,[2] and filming started on November 20, 2023. On February 28, 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Ministry of Commerce with IdolFactory with the aim to promote Thai goods and services to the international markets through their productions, including The Loyal Pin.[3]
The Loyal Pin premiere gala was held for fans to watch the first episode with the cast on July 28, 2024[4] before the first episode aired on Workpoint TV on August 4, 2024.[5]
Original soundtracks
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Episodes
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| 1 | "THE LOYAL PIN THAI GL NO1" | 4 August 2024 | |
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Pilantita, also known as Lady Pin is a young girl who has experienced sorrow since childhood as her parents passed away when she was a kid. She is rescued from this sorrow by Princess Anilaphat, a little friend who constantly brings smiles to her face. However, as time goes by Lady Pilantita faces sorrow once again when the king of Sawatwarit family wishes for Princess Anillapat to go studies abroad. | |||
| 2 | "TLP AFFECTION FROM AFAR" | 11 August 2024 | |
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With the beauty of Khun Pin, Khun Kuea often visited the Palace. However, Khun Pin didn't have any feelings for Khun Kuea. As time passed and the palace was busy preparing for Prince Anan's engagement, Princess Anin suddenly appeared in the palace, bringing joy to everyone. The happiest of all to see the person she missed was Khun Pin. | |||
| 3 | "ANILPIN BLOSSOM AROMATIC" | 18 August 2024 | |
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After returning to the Palace to attend her brother’s engagement, Anil visits Aunt Patt right away in the hope of seeing Khun Pin, the one she misses very much. She then pours out her heart to Khun Pin, but isn’t sure enough if Khun Pin thinks of her as more than friend. Therefore, she plans sth out to make Khun Pin fall for her. Meanwhile, Khun Pin has also developed feelings which she hasn’t realized what they are. | |||
| 4 | "THE LOYAL PIN FRENCH KISS" | 25 August 2024 | |
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Anil is still in doubt about Khun Pin’s feelings, leading to get Khun Uang involved to prove Khun Pin’s feeling for her. She’s also planned to let Prik go province with Aunt Patt so that she could be alone with Khun Pin. Additionally, she teaches Khun Pin how to kiss with demonstrating each meaning of it not just through word but practice. | |||
| 5 | "TLP HAIRPIN OF LOVE" | 1 September 2024 | |
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Pin seemed confused by Aninl's actions and her own feelings, so she had to avoid Anin for several days. Anin confessed her love to Pin, and Pin told her how she loved Anin as much as Anin loved her, loved Anin with all her heart. After Anin heard this, she gave Pin the gold hairpin so that she could be paired with her silver hairpin. | |||
| 6 | "ANILPIN WE ARE THE ONE" | 8 September 2024 | |
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After belonging to each other, Anil and Khun Pin have spent their time in the Pine Palace much happier than before even though Aunt Patt is getting suspicious of their intimacy. However, she brushes it off as both of them have known each other since their youth. Happiness doesn’t last forever as Anil has to return abroad to assume her study. | |||
| 7 | "THE LOYAL PIN KISS MARK" | 15 September 2024 | |
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After Khun Pin woke up from a nightmare, she found Lady Anil by her side, caring for her closely. The two spent their last night together before Lady Anil had to leave for abroad. Although Khun Pin said she wouldn’t see her off, she still hid behind the bushes to secretly bid her farewell. Both exchanged longing gazes, knowing that they were truly parting. During this trip abroad, Lady Anil encountered Khun Aon, the daughter of the ambassador, who had studied with Anil and Pin since childhood. | |||
| 8 | "TLP HOT WRIST INTERTWINED" | 22 September 2024 | |
| 9 | "ANILPIN LOVE ON THE BEACH" | 29 September 2024 | |
| 10 | "Episode 10" | 6 October 2024 | |
| 11 | "Episode 11" | 13 October 2024 | |
| 12 | "Episode 12" | 20 October 2024 | |
| 13 | "Episode 13" | 27 October 2024 | |
| 14 | "Episode 14" | 3 November 2024 | |
| 15 | "Episode 15" | 10 November 2024 | |
| 16 | "Episode 16" | 17 November 2024 | |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Shipp de Ficção (Fictional Ship) | AnilPin |
References
[edit]- ^ "เผยภาพ "ฟรีน-เบคกี้" ลุคเจ้าหญิงสูงศักดิ์ ในซีรีส์พีเรียด "ปิ่นภักดิ์"". www.sanook.com/movie (in Thai). 18 August 2023.
- ^ "งานใหญ่บันเทิงสุด "ฟรีน-เบ็คกี้" ชวนบุกกองชมเบื้องหลังฟิตติ้ง "ปิ่นภักดิ์"" (in Thai).
- ^ "Producer of 'Yuri' series tasked with highlighting Thai goods and services".
- ^ "เอาใจแฟน ๆ! 'ฟรีน-เบคกี้' พาแฟน ๆ ชมตอนแรก 'ปิ่นภักดิ์' พร้อมเสิร์ฟความสุขใน The Loyal Pin Gala Prem". Mint Magazine Thailand (in Thai).
- ^ "ได้เวลาชม "ฟรีน-เบค" ปิ่นภักดิ์ (The Loyal Pin) ตอนที่ 1 อาทิตย์นี้ (4 สค.)". mgronline.com (in Thai). 2 August 2024.