One of the most talked-about series of the moment, Flower Boy, has captivated audiences with its intriguing blend of mysterious scents, hidden secrets, and compelling relationships. Produced by One31, the fantasy romance introduces viewers to a world where fragrance becomes a language of emotion, brought to life by a talented cast of rising actors: Pearl Sajjakorn, Peak Pheemphon, Obey Pannawit, Tangton Jinaphop, and newcomer Pakin Likhitamphon.
#legend_TH sat down with all five actors to discuss their first impressions of the story, the preparation behind their characters, and the lessons they took away from a project that has quickly become a fan favorite.
#legend_TH: What was your first reaction when you read a script centered around the idea of “a scent that makes people fall in love”?
Pearl: I thought it was incredibly interesting. There’s a fantasy element to it, but everything has such a detailed backstory. The Muthan tribe felt real, and every character had clear motivations. It made me want to explore the world even more.
Peak: The first thing that came to mind was how imaginative it felt. The script clearly explained the Muthan tribe—their culture, traditions, and rituals. I was excited from the start and immediately wanted to know how everything would unfold.
Obey: It felt like a fresh concept. I’ve seen stories involving scent before, especially in Korean films, but this one stood out because scent is such a powerful trigger for emotions. That aspect really resonated with me.
Tangton: I had a lot of questions at first because the concept is so fantastical. It’s hard to imagine someone having a natural scent that’s so alluring that people are drawn to it. Since my character is also a perfumer, I found the role especially interesting and fascinating to explore.
Pakin: I was surprised by how fantasy-driven it was. There’s communication through scent, an entire tribe with its own culture, and city people trying to create perfume from others’ natural fragrances. Since it was my first series, it took me some time to fully understand the world.
#legend_TH: How did you prepare for your character and the unique world of the series before filming began?
Pearl: I play Scent, who returns to take over as vice president of his family’s company. I listened to interviews with business executives and observed how they spoke, carried themselves, and interacted with people. I wanted those qualities to become part of Scent’s presence.
Peak: I started by figuring out who Gaysorn was as a person. He grew up in the peaceful Muthan tribe, where everyone knows one another, so I imagined him as someone with a pure and uncomplicated outlook on life. I also built a strong backstory for him. Since Gaysorn remembers his mother through scent, I found a fragrance that became my personal reference whenever I needed to connect with that memory.
Obey: I focused on Ray’s position as a business leader. He understands power dynamics, negotiation, and timing. I thought carefully about when he would reveal his true thoughts and when he would choose to hold back.
Tangton: In this series, I play a perfumer, so I had to learn how the equipment is used and understand the different steps involved in the perfume-making process. During filming at the perfume distillery, there was also a professional perfumer on set who guided me through the process and helped me understand the craft in greater detail.
Pakin: We had workshops with the director, especially for physicality and movement. I play Tawan, a tribal warrior and leader who has to protect his people. He’s much tougher and more intimidating than I am in real life.
#legend_TH: Scent is used as a metaphor for emotion throughout the series. How difficult was it to communicate something invisible on screen?
Pearl: There were challenging and easier aspects. The difficult part is that audiences can’t actually smell what the characters are experiencing, so we have to convey it through performance. At the same time, scent evokes feelings in a unique way, which made it an exciting challenge.
Peak: It was definitely difficult. Not every scene involved scent directly, and imagining a fragrance on command isn’t always easy. My method was to assign a specific scent to each memory and use an actual perfume to help trigger those emotions before filming.
Obey: Even though we can’t see the scent, it’s very real. Certain smells instantly bring back memories. For me, the smell of an eraser immediately takes me back to elementary school. That emotional connection is what I tried to bring into the role.
Tangton: Expressing it is difficult, but understanding it isn’t. We all have scents that remind us of specific moments in our lives.
Pakin: I didn’t find it too difficult because love itself is invisible. We can’t see it, but we can still feel it.
#legend_TH: What did you learn about yourself through this project?
Pearl: I feel like I grew as an actor. Playing Scent helped me understand people who seem to have everything yet continue striving for more. It taught me that everyone’s desires and motivations are different.
Peak: I got to explore a role unlike anything I’d done before. As someone from a secluded tribe experiencing city life for the first time, Gaysorn reacts to ordinary things with wonder. That innocence helped me discover a more natural side of my acting.
Obey: I learned a lot about composure and professionalism. Playing someone responsible for managing people and negotiating business deals made me think about how much of yourself you reveal in different situations.
Tangton: I learned about an entirely new profession. From documenting fragrance formulas to distillation and extraction, I gained a real appreciation for the craft of perfume-making.
Pakin: I learned from everyone around me. The senior actors were incredibly generous, and I could ask them anything—from acting techniques to body language and delivery.
#legend_TH: Beyond romance, what message do you think audiences will take away from the story?
Pearl: I think viewers will gain different perspectives on life. The series contrasts the purity of the Muthan tribe with the ambition and complexity of the city. It encourages people to find balance between those two worlds.
Peak: Trust is a major theme. If people are honest and communicate openly, many problems can be avoided. The relationship between Scent and Gaysorn highlights how damaging secrets can become.
Obey: I think the story shows that people are never one-dimensional. Every character has their own struggles and complexities. What matters is how they choose to deal with them.
Tangton: It reminds us to appreciate simple things. There’s a scene where members of the tribe ride an elevator for the first time and are amazed by it. It makes you realize that everyday experiences can still hold wonder.
Pakin: Growth. Every character carries emotional baggage, and by the end of the story, those unresolved issues finally find closure.
#legend_TH: If your character were a perfume, what would they smell like?
Pearl: Scent would be the scent of a brand-new leather car interior—classic, sophisticated, and full of character. But his fragrance changes depending on who he’s with. Around his aunt, his ambition becomes stronger. Around Gaysorn, he softens and becomes gentler.
Peak: Gaysorn would be a subtle fragrance. It’s not the kind that immediately fills a room, but when someone comes closer, they discover a soft and beautiful scent.
Obey: Ray would be a rose. It seems sweet at first, but there’s also a green, complex depth underneath. Personally, I’d be more like pine—fresh and reminiscent of a forest after rain.
Tangton: Sun would be a citrus scent, something with lemon and orange. The story can get quite intense, and he often brings a lighter, more playful energy to the atmosphere.
Pakin: Tawan would be orange peel. He’s only eighteen, so there’s a bit of youthful sharpness to him, but also brightness, freshness, and vibrancy.
#legend_TH: If you had to venture into the forest to find the Muthan tribe in real life, would you survive?
Pearl: I think I’d survive. Whether I’d actually find them is another question
Peak: Not on my own. The Muthan tribe is supposed to live deep in the mountains, hidden from outsiders. I’d probably give up before I ever got there.
Obey: Definitely. I love hiking and spending time outdoors. My family often goes camping together, so I’m more prepared than people might expect.
Tangton: Probably not. Even filming in the forest left me covered in bites and scratches. Nature and I don’t always get along.
Pakin: I think I’d make it. I watch a lot of survival documentaries—think Bear Grylls level of confidence.
As Flower Boy approaches its highly anticipated finale, audiences are eager to discover how Scent and Gaysorn’s journey will come to an end. Will love be enough to overcome the secrets, sacrifices, and challenges standing in their way? Find out in the final episode of Flower Boy, airing on June 13 , 2026.
