Thai actors Frank Thanatsaran Samthonglai and Lee Long Shi starred in the Thai BL drama OMG! Vampire earlier this year. The popular on-screen pair have shared the screen in multiple projects. This includes Love Syndrome III and Crazy Handsome Rich, among others. Frank and Lee Long Shi’s latest BL series concluded earlier this month.
Now, the former’s recent announcement has sparked confusion about the pair’s relationship. Frank and Lee Long Shi never openly admitted to dating each other. This article throws light on what the actor’s announcement was about.
Frank Thanatsaran parts ways with Lee Long Shi
Frank took to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, July 19, 2024, and announced that he and Lee Long Shi “are not together anymore.” However, the actor means that in terms of their on-screen partnership. For the unversed, Thai dramas are famous for their on-screen pairing of BL actors who remain constant in multiple projects. If a particular couple gains popularity, they go on to star in several more titles. Similarly, Frank and Lee Long Shi garnered attention in their projects together.
Frank shared in the statement that he and Lee Long Shi “have different opinions and different paths.” He also thanked the fans who followed their works and supported them so far. However, the pairing has now reached its end. Frank also clarified that “the two of us don’t have any problems.” He further asked fans to respect his decision. Frank continued and penned he would “concentrate on training and developing himself.”
Aside from that, Frank and Lee Long Shi were previously also unveiled as part of the cast of the upcoming BL series Red Peafowl. However, the drama’s future remains uncertain after one of the lead actors exited the project.
Stay tuned for updates about Frank’s future projects. In the meantime, fans can watch OMG! Vampire on the Very Great Channel on YouTube.
