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and a Babe** (ชอกะเชร์คู่กันต์) is a 2023 Thai boys' love romantic comedy series produced by GMMTV, in which a university senior interning at a struggling video game company discovers that his CEO boss is a nightly listener of his secret ASMR channel, and the two begin a secret workplace romance.[1](https://www.dramabl.com/drama/a-boss-and-a-babe/) • [2](https://www.thaicontentdb.com/en/dramas/cmesdmzgu0mrzwumq7u7ywrc9) It aired on the GMM25 channel from March 3 to May 19, 2023, in twelve episodes, with streaming on Viu and full episodes with English subtitles on GMMTV's YouTube channel.[1](https://www.dramabl.com/drama/a-boss-and-a-babe/) • [3](https://www.gmm-tv.com/contents/VEvLM/) • [4](https://world-of-bl.com/index.php/Thai/ABossAndABabe)\n\n| Key fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Original title | ชอกะเชร์คู่กันต์ (also known as Together, Cher and Gun)[1](https://www.dramabl.com/drama/a-boss-and-a-babe/) |\n| Run | March 3 to May 19, 2023; 12 episodes of about 45 minutes, Fridays at 20:30 on GMM25 and 22:30 on Viu[1](https://www.dramabl.com/drama/a-boss-and-a-babe/) • [3](https://www.gmm-tv.com/contents/VEvLM/) |\n| Leads | Force Jiratchapong Srisang as Gun, CEO of a game company; Book Kasidet Plookphol as Cher, an intern and e-sports player nicknamed Laem[2](https://www.thaicontentdb.com/en/dramas/cmesdmzgu0mrzwumq7u7ywrc9) |\n| Director and writer | New Siwaj Sawatmaneekul (director); Inthira Thanasarnsumrit (screenwriter)[1](https://www.dramabl.com/drama/a-boss-and-a-babe/) |\n| Source material | Adapted from the novel คบวันนี้ เลิกกันปีใหม่ #ชอกะเชร์คู่กันต์ by Brave2Y[5](https://sip-thailand.com/drama/drama-info/49/) |\n| Genre | Romantic comedy, LGBTQ+ (boys' love), workplace setting[2](https://www.thaicontentdb.com/en/dramas/cmesdmzgu0mrzwumq7u7ywrc9) |\n| Reception | IMDb 7.6/10 from about 1,700 ratings; Viki 9.3/10 from 15,090 ratings[6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23903462/ratings/) • [7](https://www.viki.com/tv/40373c-a-boss-and-a-babe?locale=en) |\n| Follow-up | Two epilogue episodes in the anthology Our Skyy 2, aired May 24 and 25, 2023[8](https://blwatcher.com/bl-series/a-boss-and-a-babe-drama-review/) |\n\n## Spoilers\n\n### Premise\n\nCher is a talkative university senior in his final year who dreams of going professional in e-sports, where he is known under the nickname Laem. He takes an internship at a declining game company run by Gun, expecting a quiet placement, but his quick mouth draws the boss's attention on the first day. Cher also runs an ASMR channel, and his videos are what lull Gun to sleep every night, so Gun recognizes the channel's owner immediately when they meet.[3](https://www.gmm-tv.com/contents/VEvLM/) • [2](https://www.thaicontentdb.com/en/dramas/cmesdmzgu0mrzwumq7u7ywrc9)\n\nGun, who suffers from insomnia and is seen by his employees as cold and intimidating, begins assigning Cher unusual errands that confuse him about his intentions. After Cher is called to the president's office fearing his internship will be cut short, he learns that Gun watches his ASMR videos, and the two begin speaking by phone at night. A secret relationship develops from these calls, and the series follows how the boss-intern dynamic grows into romance despite gossip in the office and the power imbalance between them.[9](https://www.bl-n.com/works/abossandababe/) • [10](https://the-bl-xpress.com/2023/03/11/a-boss-and-a-babe-first-impressions-ep-1-2/) The finale has Cher, after graduating, completing his internship, and winning a gaming competition, return to Gun.[11](https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/65346/a-boss-and-a-babe)\n\n### Cast and characters\n\nThe series stars the pairing known as ForceBook, in their second lead roles together after the 2021 series *Enchante*.[8](https://blwatcher.com/bl-series/a-boss-and-a-babe-drama-review/)\n\n- **Force Jiratchapong Srisang** as Gun (Gungawin), the CEO of the game company[2](https://www.thaicontentdb.com/en/dramas/cmesdmzgu0mrzwumq7u7ywrc9)\n- **Book Kasidet Plookphol** as Cher / Laem, the intern and aspiring e-sports player[2](https://www.thaicontentdb.com/en/dramas/cmesdmzgu0mrzwumq7u7ywrc9)\n- **Fluke Pusit Dittapisit** as Thi (Thee) and **Ohm Thipakorn Thitathan** as Zo, the series' second couple[3](https://www.gmm-tv.com/contents/VEvLM/) • [1](https://www.dramabl.com/drama/a-boss-and-a-babe/)\n- **Mike Chinnarat Siriphongchawalit** as Jack, a company staffer and Cher's friend[2](https://www.thaicontentdb.com/en/dramas/cmesdmzgu0mrzwumq7u7ywrc9)\n- Supporting roles include Thor Thinnaphan Tantui as Porsche, Drake Sattabut Laedeke as Time, Leo Saussay as Tubtab, Java Bhobdhama Hansa as Thup, Lookjun Bhasidi Petchsutee as Thian, and Namyard Yardpirun Poolun as Oi[3](https://www.gmm-tv.com/contents/VEvLM/) • [9](https://www.bl-n.com/works/abossandababe/)\n\n## Production\n\nThe series was announced on November 22, 2022 as part of the GMMTV 2023 \"Diversely Yours\" lineup, and it was the first BL from that lineup to air.[10](https://the-bl-xpress.com/2023/03/11/a-boss-and-a-babe-first-impressions-ep-1-2/) It was directed by New Siwaj Sawatmaneekul, a director associated with earlier GMMTV series such as *SOTUS The Series*, and written by Inthira Thanasarnsumrit, with Nuttapong Mongkolsawas among the producers.[1](https://www.dramabl.com/drama/a-boss-and-a-babe/) • [12](https://ir-ithesis.swu.ac.th/bitstreams/436f03b5-a882-43a1-8f53-29d2375bf979/download) • [2](https://www.thaicontentdb.com/en/dramas/cmesdmzgu0mrzwumq7u7ywrc9) The story adapts a novel by Brave2Y, and the drama shares a fictional universe with the later series *Be My Player Two*.[5](https://sip-thailand.com/drama/drama-info/49/) • [1](https://www.dramabl.com/drama/a-boss-and-a-babe/)\n\nThe soundtrack includes two singles: \"My Luck\" (มีเธอนี่แหละดี), sung by lead actor Book Kasidet, and \"Selfless\" (แค่คนตัวเล็กๆ), sung by Louis Thanawin.[4](https://world-of-bl.com/index.php/Thai/ABossAndABabe) • [13](https://www.gmm-tv.com/contents/VJXd5/?fbrefresh=CAN_BE_ANYTHING)\n\n## Themes\n\nAlthough promoted as a light-hearted office romcom, reviewers noted that the series takes up more serious subjects, including marriage equality, depression, and homophobia.[10](https://the-bl-xpress.com/2023/03/11/a-boss-and-a-babe-first-impressions-ep-1-2/) Gun is written as openly gay, and early episodes depict his isolation at work, his insomnia, and his fear of being misjudged, while Cher is characterized as an unapologetic advocate of marriage equality who defends Gun against office gossip.[10](https://the-bl-xpress.com/2023/03/11/a-boss-and-a-babe-first-impressions-ep-1-2/) The workplace power imbalance between a CEO and his intern is a recurring point of discussion in commentary on the series.[1](https://www.dramabl.com/drama/a-boss-and-a-babe/) • [8](https://blwatcher.com/bl-series/a-boss-and-a-babe-drama-review/)\n\n## Reception\n\nAudience scores were solid but varied by platform: IMDb lists 7.6/10 from about 1,700 users, Viki lists 9.3/10 from 15,090 users, and the DramaBL aggregate score was 69.4 from 20 votes.[6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23903462/ratings/) • [7](https://www.viki.com/tv/40373c-a-boss-and-a-babe?locale=en) • [1](https://www.dramabl.com/drama/a-boss-and-a-babe/) Episode-level IMDb ratings stayed between 8.5 and 8.9 across the twelve episodes.[6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23903462/ratings/) A Soompi feature on Thai BL romance tropes singled the series out as a strong example of the boss-and-intern cliché, noting that workplace romances dominated the genre around 2022.[14](https://www.soompi.com/article/1705880wpp/5-thai-bl-shows-to-watch-based-on-your-favorite-romance-cliches) Critical reviews were more divided: the BL Watcher review scored it 7.5/10, praising the humor and Book's energetic lead performance while criticizing the office romance as unprofessional in its depiction of workplace boundaries.[8](https://blwatcher.com/bl-series/a-boss-and-a-babe-drama-review/)\n\nAfter the finale, the anthology *Our Skyy 2* devoted two episodes, aired May 24 and 25, 2023, to an epilogue for Gun and Cher.[8](https://blwatcher.com/bl-series/a-boss-and-a-babe-drama-review/)\n\n## References\n\n1. [A Boss and a Babe, DramaBL](https://www.dramabl.com/drama/a-boss-and-a-babe/)\n2. [A Boss and a Babe (2023), ThaiContentDB](https://www.thaicontentdb.com/en/dramas/cmesdmzgu0mrzwumq7u7ywrc9)\n3. [Official Trailer: ชอกะเชร์คู่กันต์ A Boss and a Babe, GMMTV](https://www.gmm-tv.com/contents/VEvLM/)\n4. [A Boss And A Babe, World of BL](https://world-of-bl.com/index.php/Thai/ABossAndABabe)\n5. [BookForce主演『A BOSS AND A BABE』, Sip Thailand](https://sip-thailand.com/drama/drama-info/49/)\n6. [A Boss and a Babe (2023) Ratings, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23903462/ratings/)\n7. [A Boss and A Babe, Rakuten Viki](https://www.viki.com/tv/40373c-a-boss-and-a-babe?locale=en)\n8. [A Boss and a Babe Series Review, BL Watcher](https://blwatcher.com/bl-series/a-boss-and-a-babe-drama-review/)\n9. [タイBLドラマ「A Boss and a Babe」, BL Network](https://www.bl-n.com/works/abossandababe/)\n10. [\"A Boss and a Babe\" First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2), The BL Xpress](https://the-bl-xpress.com/2023/03/11/a-boss-and-a-babe-first-impressions-ep-1-2/)\n11. [A Boss and a Babe, TVmaze](https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/65346/a-boss-and-a-babe)\n12. [ผู้กำกับซีรีส์วาย, Srinakharinwirot University thesis](https://ir-ithesis.swu.ac.th/bitstreams/436f03b5-a882-43a1-8f53-29d2375bf979/download)\n13. [ชอกะเชร์คู่กันต์ A Boss and a Babe EP.12, GMMTV](https://www.gmm-tv.com/contents/VJXd5/?fbrefresh=CAN_BE_ANYTHING)\n14. [5 Thai BL Shows To Watch Based On Your Favorite Romance Clichés, Soompi](https://www.soompi.com/article/1705880wpp/5-thai-bl-shows-to-watch-based-on-your-favorite-romance-cliches)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Arts and culture › Screen and stage › Film and television › Series and fictional screen worlds › International serial drama and telenovelas › Turkish, Middle Eastern, and African serials › Thai serial dramas (lakorn) › Premiered 2008 to 2024*\n\n*Initially written Oct 3, 2026 · Reviewed: Oct 25, 2026 · Edited: Oct 15, 2026; Oct 25, 2026; Nov 1, 2026 · Last review: Oct 25, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n", "same_as": [], "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/a-boss-and-a-babe", "markdown_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/a-boss-and-a-babe.md", "license": { "name": "Edgepedia Community License 1.0", "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license", "summary": "Free with credit, commercial use included. 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