The TayNew pairing began at GMMTV in 2016, when Tay Tawan Vihokratana and New Thitipoom Techaapaikhun were cast as Pete and Kao in Kiss: The Series, the studio’s first entry in what became its long-running Kiss franchise. The roles carried over into two further installments, Kiss Me Again in 2018 and Dark Blue Kiss in 2019, each continuing the same characters and giving the pairing a rare multi-year continuity inside a single franchise rather than a single stand-alone drama.
Alongside their scripted work, GMMTV paired the two as hosts of the web series TayNew Meal Date, which ran from late 2018 into 2019, extending the pairing into unscripted content. The partnership continued in 2023 with both as leads in Cherry Magic Thailand, and again in 2026 with A Dog and a Plane, keeping the two paired on screen a decade after their debut. GMMTV has also promoted the duo through dedicated fan meetings branded under the Polca name, including events in Thailand, Singapore and China.
<p>Across the Kiss franchise, TayNew's dynamic was built on a slow-burn push and pull between Pete and Kao, sustained over three separate productions rather than resolved in one. That long arc gave the pairing an unusual continuity: viewers followed the same two characters move from ambiguous tension in <em>Kiss: The Series</em> toward an established relationship by <em>Dark Blue Kiss</em>. In <em>Cherry Magic Thailand</em> the two shifted into an office comedy register, trading the franchise's earlier drama for a lighter, more comedic rapport. Outside scripted work, their hosting partnership on <em>TayNew Meal Date</em> and joint fan events under the Polca banner have reinforced an easy, familiar screen presence built over roughly a decade of repeated collaboration.</p>
TayNew’s first joint role was as Pete and Kao in Kiss: The Series (2016), the debut installment of GMMTV’s Kiss franchise.
The same characters, Pete and Kao, continued across two further installments, Kiss Me Again (2018) and Dark Blue Kiss (2019).
GMMTV paired the two as co-hosts of the web series TayNew Meal Date, which ran from November 2018 to December 2019.
Their fandom name, Polca, is used by GMMTV itself, including for the ticketed event “Polca the Journey: Tay & New 1st Fan Meeting in Thailand” in 2022.
GMMTV’s official social accounts have used the hashtag #TayNew alongside #Polca to promote joint fan meetings, including events in Singapore, Guangzhou and Chengdu.
The pair starred together in Cherry Magic Thailand (2023), the Thai adaptation of the Japanese BL franchise of the same name.
In 2026, a decade after their debut, the two returned as leads in A Dog and a Plane, which premiered on One 31 on 29 May 2026.
Both actors are signed to GMMTV, and no earlier on-screen collaboration between them has been documented before Kiss: The Series in 2016.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who are TayNew?
TayNew is the on-screen pairing of Tay Tawan Vihokratana and New Thitipoom Techaapaikhun, two actors signed to GMMTV in Thailand. They have appeared together in multiple GMMTV productions since 2016.
What shows are Tay and New in together?
Their joint credits include Kiss: The Series (2016), Kiss Me Again (2018), Dark Blue Kiss (2019), the web series TayNew Meal Date (2018-2019), Cherry Magic Thailand (2023), and A Dog and a Plane (2026).
Are Tay and New dating?
There is no confirmed off-screen romantic relationship between them. TayNew is documented as an on-screen acting pair, and neither actor nor GMMTV has made any public statement confirming a private relationship. BLGLFLIX makes no claim about their private lives.
What is Polca?
Polca is the fandom name GMMTV itself uses for TayNew’s fan base. GMMTV has used it in official event names, such as “Polca the Journey: Tay & New 1st Fan Meeting in Thailand” in 2022, and in its own social media hashtags.
Are Tay and New still together as an on-screen pair?
Yes. As of August 2026 they most recently co-starred as leads in A Dog and a Plane, which premiered in May 2026, showing the pairing is still active a decade after their 2016 debut.
Which show should I start with?
Kiss: The Series (2016) is where the pairing began and introduces the characters Pete and Kao, who continue into Kiss Me Again and Dark Blue Kiss. Viewers who prefer a stand-alone story can start with Cherry Magic Thailand (2023) or A Dog and a Plane (2026), which do not require the earlier Kiss franchise.
What is the TayNew ship name based on?
The name combines Tay Tawan Vihokratana’s and New Thitipoom Techaapaikhun’s stage names, Tay and New. It is used by GMMTV itself, including in the title of the web series TayNew Meal Date.
What characters do Tay and New play across the Kiss franchise?
Tay plays Phubodin “Pete” Rachatraku and New plays Phanuwat “Kao” Chotiwat across Kiss: The Series, Kiss Me Again, and Dark Blue Kiss.
What is Cherry Magic Thailand about?
It is the Thai adaptation of the Japanese BL franchise Cherry Magic, in which Tay and New star as the leads. It premiered in 2023.
What is A Dog and a Plane about?
A Dog and a Plane is a 2026 GMMTV boys’ love series starring Tay as Phanuphong “Toto” Khomklao and New as Khanit Sakdatawee, premiering on One 31 on May 29, 2026.
Have Tay and New done any non-scripted projects together?
Yes. They co-hosted TayNew Meal Date, a GMMTV web series that ran from November 2018 to December 2019, in addition to their scripted drama work.
How long has the TayNew pairing existed?
Their documented pairing dates back to Kiss: The Series in 2016, making TayNew one of GMMTV’s longer-running on-screen partnerships as of 2026.
Does BLGLFLIX confirm a real-life relationship between Tay and New?
No. BLGLFLIX documents TayNew strictly as a professional, on-screen acting pair. No off-screen romantic relationship has been confirmed by either actor or by GMMTV, so this page makes no such claim.
Written and verified by Renkaze · Last updated 2 September 2026
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