For release on 11th Sep 2024

A GMMTV actor, Sapol Assawamunkong joins the YTV drama series“Octo -Mind Investigator Akari Shinno- Season 2”

YTV is delighted to announce a GMMTV actor, Sapol Assawamunkong, joins the YTV drama
series Octo -Mind Investigator Akari Shinno- Season 2, as one of the key characters, KritWongratch.
A talented actor, Mr. Sapol Assawamunkong, also known as Great, made his television debut
in the drama Room Alone 2 in 2015. Advancing his career, his role as Jerd in Inhuman Kiss in2019 earned him numerous award nominations. He is well-known for his critically acclaimed
performance as Saint in Beauty Newbie in 2024, as well as his recent role in Wandee Goodday.
Regarding his latest role in Octo, Mr. Sapol said, “I am incredibly excited to join the cast of Octo
and work with such a talented team. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase my abilities
on an international stage and bring a unique character to life. I look forward to sharing thisexciting project with audiences in Japan and beyond.” Also, Mr. Sataporn Panichraksapong,
CEO of GMMTV, commented “We are thrilled to have one of our actors join a Japanese TV
drama series as a key character. We hope this opportunity not only strengthens therelationship and fosters further collaborations between YTV and GMMTV but also allows us toshowcase the incredible talent of our Thai artists to a global audience. This collaboration will
pave the way for more opportunities for GMMTV artists to shine on the international stage.”
YTV tries unprecedented projects, such as collaborations and co-production with overseas
partners, in addition to the international sales. We will keep driving our global business toexpand the potential of YTV’s content.

YTV’s iconic drama series, “Octo”
The original mystery drama series features Akari Shinno, a detective who has theextraordinary ability to see people’s emotions as colours. Season1 aired in the summer of2022, and received an exceptional response. Episode 1, for example, gained over one million
views on the free catch-up service, TVer.

GMMTV
GMMTV is a leading content production company and talent agency, operating as asubsidiary of the Thai entertainment conglomerate, The One Enterprise. The company
conducts a comprehensive entertainment business, producing a wide range of content andentertainment programs targeted at teen audiences and new generations, including drama
series, variety shows, music programs, movies, and other formats, which are presented
through both television and online media within Thailand and globally. In addition to content
production, GMMTV manages a roster of over 100 stars, including actors, singers, andemcees, who have large fan bases both in Thailand and around the world. The company has
gained international acclaim for its innovative Boys' Love (BL) drama series, which have not
only captivated global audiences but also demonstrated Thailand's cultural soft power on theworld stage.

YTV International Business
YTV internationally distributes animation titles, drama series, TV formats, and manages
international roadshows of films. For example, a drama series, Pure Soul was re-produced asa film in South Korea, as A Moment to Remember, which was a blockbuster. A lightentertainment format, The Rolling Kitchen, was reproduced in Mongolia and Brazil. Now,
further projects, such as local adaptations of other entertainment formats are proceeding.

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Contact: ytv-international@ytv.co.jp
https://ytvcontents.com/en/

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