Khabkluen (Star & Sky)

## Khabkluen

**Khabkluen** (Thai: คาบคลื่น) is the main character from the 2022 Thai television drama Star in My Mind.

## History

### High School Admirer

During high school, Khabkluen was together with his childhood friend, Gia. He did many things for her. However, he started noticing one of his classmates, Daonuea. He would see Daonuea secretly helping him with his art homework and sometimes see him up to other antics. His heart soon fell for the boy, but he didn't really know how to express this feeling.

On his last day of 11th grade at Sinrawee High School, Daonuea confesses to him. Despite liking him, Khabkluen could not say anything. Daonuea leaves heartbroken. It was only when he wanted to give the bracelet did he try to catch up to Daonuea, but it was too late.

After this incident, he broke things off with Gia realizing that their love was more of a sibling relationship.

### Journey to Love

A year later, he goes to a university where his major focuses on dentistry. Despite not wanting to do the freshy competition, he was chosen to be the one to represent the department. In the second meeting, he once again meets Daonuea. However, Daonuea treated him as a stranger.

During this time, he is still meeting with Gia, as a friend. However, this causes many misunderstanding with other people as they think they are together. But Khabkluen does not deny any of these rumors even though he still likes Daoneua.

Daonuea finally acknowledges him during move in where they are both roommates along with Sean and Typhoon. Throughout their stay together, Khabkluen would take every chance to take care and be with Daonuea. For instance, he gave Daonuea a secret kiss or gave subtle hints of him in his interview. He even got food and accompanied Daonuea during the break. This was being noticed by people, and they started shipping the two together.

When Fah comes into the picture, Khabkluen is saddened and jealous. Still, he would take care of Daonuea; he would treat his leg and try to calm him down during the competition. He is soon relieved when he finds out that Fah was Daonuea's real brother. But things get complicated when Typhoon starts to boldly flirt with Daoneua.

When they went to the beach, Khabkluen can see how happy Daonuea is when he talks to Typhoon. So, Khabkluen believes that it is better to leave the two together. This incident left the two on bad terms when all Khabkluen was trying to do is make Daonuea happy.

Khabkluen's jealousy is more apparent during Sean's birthday party when Typhoon provoked him. This causes Khabkluen to make a move by following Daonuea to confess and kiss him. This upsets Daoneua as he becomes confused with what Khabkluen really wants.

The next day, Khabkluen gets a surprise visit from Daonuea. Their role switches as Daonuea becomes the one taking care of him. They both talk about the incident and Khabkluen explained what his relationship is with Gia. The mending of their relationship gets disrupted with a call from Gia which prompts him to get ready to leave the room. With no explanation from Khabkluen, Daonuea gives Khabkluen an ultimatum: him or her. Not realizing the extent of what that meant, Khabkluen went to Gia hoping that Daonuea would wait for him. However, he goes back to an empty room and later, a post that Daonuea was taken by Typhoon.

When the friend group decide to go to the bar, Khabkluen takes matters in his own hands and confronts Typhoon. Khabkluen gets confused when Typhoon says that Daonuea still loves him. To prove this point, Typhoon kisses Daonuea. This causes a fight between Khabkluen and Typhoon. Daonuea gets mad towards Khabkluen and leaves the bar.

The next day, Khabkluen wanted to make it up to Daonuea. Once again, he plans on exclaiming his love for Daonuea through one of his art pieces. Upon seeing Daonuea in the cafeteria, he overhears how tired Daonuea was with Khabkluen. The courage of confessing was diminished and Khabkluen went back home. But he made sure to leave a post and the pot for Daonuea.

Daonuea later barges into Khabkluen's home where they talk. Khabkluen shows Daonuea all of the art he saved and they both reminisce of when his feelings started blooming. Then, the two finally get together.

### Together at Last

Finally together, the two expresses their love very loudly to the world... except to Fah. However, Fah soon faces the two when he walks into them kissing each other. The tension in the room thickens, and Daonuea tries his best to appease the situation. Khabkluen is met with a barrage of questions and the rain which causes him to stay longer. In the end, Khabkluen receives his stamp of approval from Fah as he was allowed to stay overnight to avoid the rain.

### Epilogue of Star in My Mind

The entire friend group decides to go to Chiang Mai for a trip. They are hosted by Khabkluen's and Noel's friend, Prince. Despite coming as a group, Daonuea and Khabkluen sneaks their way out alone to spend their time together.

## Personality

Khabkluen is smart, handsome and popular amongst his peers. His cold demeanor deters many people from approaching him. Behind this persona, Khabkluen is a caring and sincere person, especially to the person he loves. Although he is book smart, he lacks knowledge in the love and communication department. So, he would keep things to himself and make many mistakes. Due to his weaknesses, he would always have the worse timing with his advances to Daonuea.

* **Core Traits:** Smart, handsome, private, observant
* **Strengths:** Loving, caring
* **Weaknesses:** Communication, timing
* **Quirks:** Limited social understanding, overthinking
* **Values:** Perseverant, responsible, tolerant
* **Likes:**
	+ Beaches
	+ Sports: basketball
* **Dislikes:**
	+ Coffee, lime ice cream
	+ Competition

## Relationships

### Romance

* Gia: Ex-girlfriend | Close friend
* Daonuea: Admirer | Boyfriend (Star in My Mind Ep. 7-8)

### Friends

* Nay: In friend group
* Pong: In friend group
* Typhoon: University friend | Love rival | Roommate
* Noel: High school friend
* Maitee: University friend
* Sean: University friend | Roommate
* Prince: Summer camp friend

## Portrayal

**Khabkluen** is portrayed by Joong Archen Aydin.

## Notes

* His habits from high school included arriving at 7 every day, having guava juice and a sandwich for breakfast
* He was number 22 in basketball

## Appearances

* Star in My Mind
	+ Episode 1
	+ Episode 2
	+ Episode 3
	+ Episode 4
	+ Episode 5
	+ Episode 6
	+ Episode 7
	+ Episode 8

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## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Star in My Mind/Episodes/1
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star in My Mind/Episodes/8