Khemjira
A 2025 Thai BL supernatural drama about a cursed young man.
Khemjira (Thai: เขมจิราต้องรอด; RTGS: Khemchira Tong Rot, lit. 'Khemjira Must Survive') is a 2025 Thai boys' love romantic supernatural drama television series. Produced by Domundi TV and premiering on One 31 on 9 August 2025, the series stars Napatsakorn Pingmuang (Namping) and Harit Buayoi (Keng) and follows a young man cursed to die before age 21, who seeks help from a shaman.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Romantic drama · Boys' love · Supernatural
- Based On
- Khemjira Must Survive · Cali
- Screenplay
- Supachod Kajonsiripong · Jattawa
- Director
- Panuwat Inthawat · Kittipat Champa · Patarapon To-oun
- Starring
- Napatsakorn Pingmuang · Harit Buayoi · Ausadaporn Siriwattanakul · Matimun Sreeboonrueang · Wannakorn Reungrat
- Open Theme
- "ผาบมาร" by Aof Surapol
- Composer
- Jaithep Raroengjai
- Country
- Thailand
- Language
- Thai · Isan
- Num Episodes
- 12
- Producer
- Sunanta Sota
- Cinematography
- Sarawut Chuparkpanich
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Lore & Background
The series was first announced in October 2023 by Tumi Tuma with different leads, but by 2024 the production team changed to Domundi TV and Mandee, with Harit Buayoi and Napatsakorn Pingmuang as the new main leads. An official pilot was released on 6 June 2024, and a blessing ceremony was held at Wat Bangchak in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi on 31 October 2024. Principal photography ran from 12 November 2024 to 3 October 2025, with filming primarily in Ubon Ratchathani and other Thai provinces.
Reader's Guide
Khemjira follows Khemjira (Napatsakorn Pingmuang), a 20-year-old born with a family curse causing sons to die before age 21. His mother gave him a feminine name to protect him, but as his 21st birthday nears, ghosts intensify their attacks. His best friend Jet (Wannakorn Reungrat) takes him to Ubon Ratchathani to seek help from shaman Pharan (Harit Buayoi). The series explores themes of courage, love, magic, and sorrow as they unravel the curse. Marketing events included a press conference at Siam Paragon on 3 August 2025, busking at Siam Square, and a finale event at Union Mall. A post-series concert, Khemjira The Golden Time Concert, was held at Impact Arena on 17–18 January 2026, with tickets selling out in under 3 minutes for the first show, prompting a second date.
Did You Know?
- The series title translates to 'Khemjira Must Survive'.
- The blessing ceremony for good luck was held at Wat Bangchak in Nonthaburi on 31 October 2024.
- The cast performed songs from the original soundtrack at the series finale event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Khemjira?
Khemjira, whose full Thai title translates to 'Khemjira Must Survive,' is a 2025 Thai boys' love romantic supernatural drama produced by Domundi TV. It blends a curse-driven plot with a same-sex romance at its core.
Who stars in Khemjira?
The series is headlined by Napatsakorn Pingmuang (Namping) and Harit Buayoi (Keng), who portray the two central characters navigating the curse and their relationship.
What is the plot of Khemjira?
A young man discovers he is cursed to die before turning twenty-one and must seek the aid of a shaman to survive. The supernatural struggle unfolds alongside a developing romantic bond between the two leads.
Where can I watch Khemjira?
The show premiered on Thailand's One 31 channel and is also available for streaming on iQIYI.
When did Khemjira premiere?
Khemjira first aired on 9 August 2025 on the One 31 network.
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