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The Next Prince is a 2025 Thai boys' love romance drama television series, starring Chawarin Perdpiriyawong and Pruk Panich, based on the same title two-volume novel by writing duo Ceo ft. Ennice, which was published between 2022 and 2023.

Synopsis
In the kingdom of Emmaly, the heirs of the Assavadevathin, Bhuchongpisut, Davichmetha and Meenanagarin noble families spar in a fencing tournament to decide which of their fathers will become the next prince to the throne. In light of his deteriorating health, the current king sends Charan, his most trusted palace guard, to retrieve his grandson Khanin Assavadevathin, who grew up abroad without knowing his true identity. As Khanin gets used to his new life in the palace, Charan is by his side to help him prepare for the royal competition and to protect Khanin from those who want to harm him. With time, the two gradually form a strong bond that trascends their duties and fall in love. == Cast and characters ==
Cast and characters
Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (NuNew) as Khanin Assavadevathin, a royal prince who has been raised as a commoner in London • Chaiyaphat Eaksamutchai as child Khanin • Pruk Panich (Zee) as Charan Phithakthewa, a royal guard serving the Assavadevathin family who teaches art at Morpheus University • Pannawit Tritsadee as child Charan • Nirut Sirijanya as Thipokbowon Assavadevathin, the current sovereign of Emmaly and Khanin's grandfather • Karn Kritsanaphan (Jimmy) as Ramil Bhuchongpisut, a royal prince • Thanakrit Chiamchunya (Ohm) as Paitay Ronawee, the Ministry of Defense's son and Ramil's confidant • Siraphop Manithikhun (Net) as Calvin, a foreign prince from Bhujar • Radchapon Phornpinit (JJ) as Jay Jirat, an art student at Morpheus University • Maethanee Buranasiri as Chana Davichmetha, the western capital ruler and Ava's father • Phurit Prombandal as Wasin Meenanagarin, the southern capital ruler • Saksit Tangthong as Thatdanai Keerakul, a royal guard who raised Khanin as his son • Phollawat Manuprasert as Tharin Assavadevathin, the northern capital ruler and Khanin's biological father • Teerapong Leowrakwong as Rachata Bhuchongpisut, the eastern capital ruler and Ramil's father • Trakan Punthumlerdrujee as Wirun, Thipokbowon's butler • Daweerit Chullasapya as Siwakorn, Rachata's butler • Kochakorn Nimakorn as Marisa, Wasin's late wife who came from Assavadevathin • Suancsuda Lawanprasert as Chita, Charan's mother and royal guard • Chutima Teepanart as Kunita Assavadevathin, Khanin's late mother who came from Bhuchongpisut • Tanawat Cheawaram (Ballchon) as Chakri, Khanin's butler • Wisarut Himarat (Most) as Vetith, an undercover agent and Charan's friend • Charintip Rungthanakiat (Kris) as Ava Davichmetha, a royal princess • Plaifah Siraacha as Mira Kitakhan, Ava's coach in fencing and archery • Juckkit Amarat as Hawl, King of Bhujar and Calvin's father • Thitinan Rattanathitinan (Tanggo) as Paul, Khanin's friend in London • Chanidapa Phornpinit (Maam) as June, Jay's sister == Production ==
Production
Development After starring together in Cutie Pie in 2022, Chawarin Perdpiriyawong and Pruk Panich were asked by their company CEO Aoftionz Kittipat Champa what kind of series they would have liked to be in next, and Panich expressed his wish to play a royal guard. Champa then asked Ceo and Ennice to write a book about it, and the characters of the original novel were based on the two actors. The production of the TV series The Next Prince was announced on December 13, 2022 as part of Domundi's 2023 line-up, with Chawarin Perdpiriyawong and Pruk Panich set to play prince Khanin and his royal guard Charan. The budget was then reported to be more than 30 million baht, because the production team had to create all the necessary props and make the locations seem foreign, as the series is set in the fictional country of Emmaly. In an interview with Workpoint Today, Perdpiriyawong estimated the budget at around 120 million baht. To prepare for their roles, the cast had to learn fencing, and Perdpiriyawong also took piano, dancing and archery lessons. The costumes, of which almost 100 for prince Khanin, Khao Yai in the Nakhon Ratchasima province, Northeast Thailand; Chatuchak Market; La Chapelle Bangkok in Tha Raeng; Pattaya, and Finsbury Square, London. Teetut Chungmanirat (Thomas) and Kongpob Jirojmontri had initially been cast as Calvin and Jay, respectively, but withdrew on August 30, 2024 due to scheduling conflicts between filming The Next Prince and Your Sky, another Domundi series in which they starred as leads. On October 30, Siraphop Manithikhun (Net) and Radchapon Phornpinit (JJ) joined the production as their replacements. Marketing Together with the announcement of the series in December 2022, a short pilot teaser was disclosed to the public. The official trailer was released on March 11, 2025. on the same day, a behind-the-scene documentary was released on IQIYI and Mandee's YouTube channel. together with an exhibition of costumes and props used during the series. == Episodes ==
Original soundtrack
;The Next Prince Original Score == Reception ==
Reception
The Next Prince has been complimented for its compelling storyline, chemistry between leads, and high production values. The Thai Post defined it "spectacular and meticously detailed." The series trended at #1 on X in Thailand and worldwide every week during its run, It also ranked #1 in terms of views on the IQIYI app. Accolades == References ==
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