The Boy Next World (2025)
A Thai sci-fi boys' love drama where a stranger from another universe claims to be Phu's lover — and Phu's heart can't quite disagree.
The Boy Next World - Series Information
- Original Title: คนละกาลเวลา
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: MAME
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (55 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 10
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Thai
- Spoken Languages: Thai
- Networks: Vimeo, Amarin TV
- Production Companies: Me Mind Y
- Production Countries: Thailand
- Alternative Titles: 异世界来的男生 (CN), The Boy Next World (MM)
The Boy Next World - Plot
A stranger claims to be Phu's lover from another universe. It sounds crazy—until Phu's heart starts to believe him.
The Boy Next World - Trailer
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The Boy Next World - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- MAME
Main Cast
- Chaikamon Sermsongwittaya
- Nuttarat Tangwai
- Suppawit Thongyuen
- Kashane Pichetsopon
- Sinsophak Wijitwerot
- Chaloemdet Thammawut
- Kanoklak Sinngam
- Ploypapas Isarapongporn
- Chavid Pevec
- Nichkul Pradubmooksiri
Writers
- MAME
Executive Producers
- MAME
The Boy Next World - FAQs
What is The Boy Next World about?
The Boy Next World follows Phu, a young man whose world is turned upside down when a stranger appears and insists they were lovers in a parallel universe. What begins as an impossible claim slowly unravels into a deeply emotional journey through love, loss, and the boundaries of reality.
Is The Boy Next World based on a novel?
The series is adapted from a novel by MAME, the prolific Thai author behind several beloved boys' love stories. MAME also served as writer and executive producer on the adaptation, ensuring the source material's emotional depth and supernatural themes carried through to the screen.
Who plays the lead roles in The Boy Next World?
The lead roles are played by Chaikamon Sermsongwittaya as Cirrus and Nuttarat Tangwai as Phukan. The supporting cast includes Suppawit Thongyuen, Kashane Pichetsopon, Sinsophak Wijitwerot, and Chaloemdet Thammawut, among others.
How does the parallel universe concept work in the series?
The show uses a parallel universe premise where a man named Cirrus crosses into Phu's world claiming they share a romantic past. The series weaves supernatural elements — including a car accident as a catalyst — into its love story, blurring the line between fate, memory, and alternate realities.
How many episodes does The Boy Next World have?
The Boy Next World consists of 10 episodes across its single season, with each episode running approximately 55 minutes. There is also one special episode included under Season 0, making it a compact yet immersive viewing experience.
Where can I watch The Boy Next World?
The Boy Next World aired on Vimeo and Amarin TV. For the most up-to-date streaming availability in your region, check JustWatch, which aggregates current viewing options across platforms and countries.
Who created and wrote The Boy Next World?
The series was created, written, and executive produced by MAME, a celebrated Thai author known for crafting emotionally rich boys' love stories. MAME's hands-on involvement across all creative roles gave the series a distinctive and cohesive vision from page to screen.
What genre is The Boy Next World?
The Boy Next World blends drama, science fiction, and fantasy into a boys' love narrative. It combines the emotional intensity of a romance series with supernatural and parallel-universe elements, making it a compelling watch for fans of both BL dramas and speculative fiction.
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