Actors Off Jumpol Adulkittiporn and Gun Atthaphan Phunsawat, often referred to as ‘OffGun,’ are one of the most well-loved BL (Boys Love) pairings in the Thai entertainment industry. The couple, considered as one of the strongest pillars of the production company GMMTV, has made a name for themselves and garnered a strong fanbase worldwide with their powerful, versatile performances and strong chemistry.
Having started their journey as a pairing with Senior Secret Love: Puppy Honey, they went on to work as a leading pair in shows like Theory of Love, Not Me, Cooking Crush, The Trainee, Love From Outta Space and the currently airing show Burnout Syndrome. As they enter their 11th year together, Mashable India got the opportunity to have an EXCLUSIVE chat with them and get to know their thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) and what their future aspirations are.
Take a look at the excerpts from the interview:
First of all, congratulations on completing 10 years of partnership. How does it feel?
Off: Yes, absolutely. I’m really happy and truly grateful that Gun and I have been working together for ten years now. I’m also very glad that we’ve grown into partners. Working together feels easy and comfortable, and we’ve both grown and matured a lot over the years. It honestly makes me feel very lucky to have a partner like this by my side in my career.
Gun: For me, these ten years have gone by very quickly because we’ve been working together almost every day; it really feels like time just flew by. I’m very happy that we’ve reached this milestone. I’m truly grateful to Papii (Off); working with him always feels smooth and comfortable. Of course, at the beginning, when two people first start working closely together, there are small adjustments to make, but after ten years, everything feels settled. There’s nothing I would want to change, and I hope we can continue like this for a long time.
In the last 10 years, how have you evolved as actors as well as partners?
Off: I came from a hosting background, so acting really felt like a completely new beginning for me. Having Gun as my partner, especially someone who is so strong in acting, pushed me to keep improving. I didn’t want him to feel like I wasn’t growing alongside him. I wanted him to know that I was putting in the effort and moving forward, too.
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And it wasn’t just about acting. I had to learn so many new things. I couldn’t sing at all before, but once we started doing fan meetings, singing became unavoidable, so I had to practice. Dancing was the hardest challenge for me, but I kept working on it. All of this takes continuous effort, and I’m still learning every day.
Gun: Over these ten years, I feel like I’ve learned so many different things, hosting, singing, acting, and dancing. Acting has always been something I enjoy, so I’ve continued to improve myself there, but overall, Papii and I have tried almost everything together. Even if we’re not the best at everything, we always give it our all, and that’s what matters most to me.
Being one of the most experienced actors in GMMTV, which character do you think was your big break in the Thai entertainment industry?
Off: It would definitely be Pick and Rome from Senior Secret Love: Puppy Honey. That was the first project we worked on together. Although Kang and Cherreen were the main leads, we played a supporting couple, but those characters really caught people’s attention. They became the starting point that led to “OffGun” as a pair until today. I’m very thankful to Pick and Rome for carrying us through these ten years.
Gun: I completely agree. Pick and Rome were the roles that helped audiences truly see us as a duo. That recognition led to Puppy Honey Season 2, where our pairing was given more focus. I still remember our first blessing ceremony; there were only about eight fans at the time. Seeing how that small beginning has grown year after year into what it is today makes me incredibly happy.
As actors, you have experimented with lots of different characters over the years. Which one was the most difficult to portray, and which one was your favourite?
Off: I’d say the most challenging role for me was Sean in Not Me. It was my first time working with P’Nuchy (director Nuchy Anucha Boonyawatana), and at that point, I wasn’t very confident in my acting. She pushed me hard but also supported and guided me, helping me discover things about myself I didn’t know I could do. After that project, I felt my acting had improved a lot. Sean is also my favourite role because I’m very proud of how far I came through that experience and what I was able to achieve.
Gun: For me, the most challenging role was in the film Slice. I was very young, and the character had to deal with extremely heavy emotions, trauma, identity issues, violence, and even seizures. It was both emotionally and technically exhausting. I gave it my all with the skills I had at the time, and it’s still the toughest role I’ve ever taken on. As for my favourite role, I honestly don’t have just one. Every character means something to me, and I cherish them all.
Your current show, Burnout Syndrome, focuses on AI and the threat it poses in the creative field. Have you also come across this kind of shift in your career, say script-wise?
Off: Yes, AI is definitely showing up more and more in the industry. It can be part of the scriptwriting process, editing, or even visual creation, and sometimes we may not even realise AI has been involved. The visuals are getting so realistic that it’s hard to tell the difference between real and artificial. That’s why we have to be more aware and really think about whether AI is being used in a positive way.
Gun: I completely agree. AI is already around us, and there are times when we don’t even know it’s being used. I’ve seen images created in seconds that look incredibly real. Sometimes I even have to ask Papii if something is real or not. These days, we really have to pause and think before trusting what we see.
What are your thoughts on AI being introduced in filmmaking?
Off: I think AI brings a lot of advantages, particularly in special effects. What used to be very difficult is now much more achievable, and it helps creators turn imaginative ideas into reality, especially in genres like sci-fi and fantasy.
Gun: I see AI as a tool that can be beneficial when used thoughtfully. As long as it’s applied ethically and in a way that improves the final result without negative impact, I’m open to it.
Can you tell us about a genre or role which you want to explore in the coming years, something which you have not yet experimented with?
Off: I’ve always been interested in roles like an investigator or detective, maybe even a police officer. I’ll be playing a character like that next year, and I’m really excited because it’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time.
Gun: I’m especially interested in realistic, emotionally intense drama roles, stories that feel raw, grounded, and deeply connected to real human experiences.
Any directors and actors you would like to work with in the future?
Off: I really admire Woody Allen as a director. I love the warmth and depth in his films, and I’d love to be part of a story like that one day. As for actors, Anne Hathaway is someone I’ve admired for a long time. I’ve followed her work since The Princess Diaries through The Intern, and I’d love the chance to work with her in the future.
Gun: For me, I’m open to working with anyone if the opportunity comes along. I don’t want to set limits for myself. I believe every collaboration is a chance to learn, and I want to gain experience from as many people as possible.
One habit of your partner, which you find endearing, that your fans don’t know about.
Off: I think fans probably know everything by now, but one thing I really appreciate about Gun is his punctuality. It makes working together very smooth. He’s always on time, so everything stays on track, and we’ve naturally adjusted our routine around that. It works really well for us.
Gun: Papii used to always bring snacks and food for the whole crew, which was really sweet of him. He doesn’t do it as much now because he’s managing his diet for this role, but that caring side of him has always been very endearing.
While Burnout Syndrome continues to impress the fans and they are excited for Gunshot, what can they expect from you individually as well as together in 2026?
Off: Gunshot is another project I’m really excited about. It’s dark and intense, and it’s a chance for us to explore new territory as actors. I’m particularly looking forward to working with P’Chic (director Chic Sakon Tiacharoen), who I haven’t collaborated with before, Gun has, and he even won Best Supporting Actor at the 30th Asian Television Awards for Leap Day. As for other projects next year, we’ll just have to wait and see. I don’t want to hype anything too early, so please stay tuned!
Gun: As soon as I learned about Gunshot, I wanted to be part of it. I’ve admired P’Koo (director Koo Ekkasit Trakulkasemsuk) and P’Chic for a long time, and after hearing the plot, I knew it was a role I really wanted, something intense, involving pursuit and revenge. I’m very happy to take on this role. As for future couple projects, we’ll have to wait and see. For now, I hope everyone keeps supporting Burnout Syndrome.
A message to your Indian fans
Both: Thank you so much to all our fans in India for your love and support! We really hope that one day, whether it’s for work or just a visit, we’ll get to meet you all in person. We’d love to come to see you ourselves; you don’t need to travel to us! India seems like such an amazing country, with incredible food and sights we’ve always wanted to experience. We haven’t had the chance to go yet, but when we do, we’re sure it’ll be an unforgettable experience for both of us.
With OffGun touring the world to meet with their fans, we certainly can’t wait for them to come to India, so that we can show them our love. Until then, let’s keep watching and re-watching their shows, which are available on GMMTV’s YouTube channel and support their endeavours to the fullest.
On the work front, Off Jumpol Adulkittiporn and Gun Atthaphan Phunsawat will be next in the series Gunshot. A multi-starrer BL series, which will be directed by Koo Ekkasit Trakulkasemsuk and Chic Sakon Tiacharoen. More details about the show are yet to be revealed.
