# The Secret of Us (Thai TV series)

The Secret of Us (Thai: ใจซ่อนรัก RTGS: Jai Son Rak) is a Thai drama television series adapted from the novel of the same name. Directed by Saratswadee Wongsomphet, and produced by Channel 3, it premiered on Channel 3 on June 24, 2024, and ran until August 12, 2024. It is the first girls' love themed series produced by Channel 3.

## Synopsis

The series follows Fahlada, a dermatologist working at a hospital owned by her family. Before starting her career Fahlada had studied abroad where she met and fell in love with Earn. The pair were together for three years before Earn abruptly ended the relationship without telling Fahlada the true reason why. Heartbroken, Fahlada tried to move on with her life, finishing medical school and returning to Thailand to help run the hospital. However when she meets Earn again by chance two years later, Earn wants to get back together and prove she loves Falada and can do their relationship right this time. Falada resists, wanting nothing to do with Earn, but her feelings are reignited. Eventually, the real reason Earn broke off their affair and ran away comes out.

## Cast

Main
* LingLing Sirilak Kwong as Fahlada Thananusak
* Orm Kornnaphat Sethratanapong as "Earn" Sanithada Phongphiphat
Supporting
* Chatsak Mahata as Susi
* Jakarin Puribhat as Thaen
* Natthanit Praditthan as Wisanu
* Dandao Yamapai as Bow
* Anada Prakobkit as Engfa
* Naruemon Phongsupap as Jintana Phongphiphat
* Paramej Noiam as Phuthares Thananusak
* Apasiri Nitibhon as Russamee Thananusak
* Sureeyares Yakares as Rati
* Nene Thanchanok Yutthasarnsiri as "Ros" Rossarin

## Production

On February 14, 2024, Channel 3 released a mini pilot on their official YouTube channel. The full pilot was released on April 2, 2024, which was received well by viewers. Following this, the series began airing at 10pm on June 24, 2024. A ceremony was held at Channel 3 Studio to bring good fortune before the drama aired.

## Reception
### Viewership

In the table below, the blue number represents the lowest ratings and the red number represents the highest ratings.
| Episode No. | Air date | Timeslot (UTC+07:00) | Average audience share |
| 1 | June 24, 2024 (2024-06-24) | Monday 一 22:00 | 0.921 |
| 2 | July 1, 2024 (2024-07-01) | Monday 一 22:30 | 0.809 |
| 3 | July 8, 2024 (2024-07-08) | Monday 一 22:30 | 0.583 |
| 4 | July 15, 2024 (2024-07-15) | Monday 一 22:30 | 0.532 |
| 5 | July 22, 2024 (2024-07-22) | Monday 一 22:30 | 0.7 |
| 6 | July 29, 2024 (2024-07-29) | Monday 一 22:30 | 0.535 |
| 7 | August 5, 2024 (2024-08-05) | Monday 一 22:30 | 0.647 |
| 8 | August 12, 2024 (2024-08-12) | Monday 一 22:30 | 0.59 |
| Average | Average | Average | 0.67 |
    ^1 Based on the average audience share per episode.

### Reviews

Frank Hecker, a staff writer at Okazu, gave the series an overall 7 out of 10, finding that while the actresses gave great performances the script itself was lacking, "unfortunately, the relatively weak scriptwriting in The Secret of Us often puts otherwise compelling characters into situations that don’t make sense given the context, as with some of Earn’s more forward attempts to win Fahlada back. Lingling and Orm deserve a better vehicle for their considerable talents."