#2 moons

2 moons in May 2026.

🌕 flower moon May 01.

I was rereading some of your older posts about Thai language, culture, and branded pairs in BL to send to friends just starting their Thai BL watching journey and saw you mention you never thought he would actually stick to a pairing. Did the continued pairing of Pooh and Pavel after Pit Babe surprise you?

I rarely talk pairs these days, but since you ask such a detailed question about my bias, I have to answer. I love someone who pays attention. (Thank you!)

For those who are new to this blog, Pavel is my icon image (from 2 Moons 2). Interestingly enough, the 2 Moons franchise was the first time I remember paying attention to pair branding.

First because in the original 2 Moons KimCop stuck so unexpectedly hard (they were such minor sides in that) while the mains fractured so badly.

Second, because in 2 Moons 2 they, mostly, tried their best to do sm branding (early days), and Pavel was leaps and bounds the best at it. He speaks English very well, so he branded out for an international audience, and he's a fashion girlie which I respect.

I would say I mildly doubted his ability to stick with a pair because I couldn't see anyone able to keep up with him. Also I think his standards were v high but... I under estimated his ambition.

To be a major TV success at his age in Thailand these days, you pretty much have to have a solid pairing. There's no doubt in my head that Pavel knows this.

I should add he's one of those, from an online personality perspective, I could see making a Big Mistake. He's v cocky. (And by mistake I mean not by my standards, but by Thailand's. I'm not saying there is a hidden scandal or anything, just that he reads a bit WILD. It's attractive and fun to watch but also... careful there boyo you look hot shirtless on that type rope, but you don't have a safety net.)

At first I would say, yes, the PoohPavel pair surprised me and I would not have guessed it would last. I started Pit Babe doubtful about any possible longevity, but after watching the success of it AND of that pair, and their BTS and promo circuit activities, I'm not surprised anymore.

I'm not sure they have the decades long sticking power of something like MaxNat, OffGun, or ZeeNuNew because their relationship is so (culturally speaking) informal, they can't fall back on traditional dynamics when making brand decisions - by which I mean sponsorships and contract negotiations. But I think they will ride it together as long as they can.

I would call them a very modern form of pair brand, a contemporary twist, if you take my meaning. It will be interesting to watch them play out, if nothing else.

I do think the fact that Goddess is their follow up project with roles that so PERFECTLY suit their brand is doing them many favors. It's hard to imagine any other working pair today doing these particular roles justice.

Salamanderpaw has graduated, being named Salamandershine and honored for his good nature. 

Salamandershine has become a great teacher.

Shinestripe purrs loudly, proud of her son.

..She and Secret Keeper discuss the arrangements for the Blessing. Secret Keeper has required the herbs needed for the Blessing.

Fleecefoot notices Shinestripe keeps a tuft of her fur in her nest and blushes.

Sparkcreek has gotten fleas. Dovefeather’s stomachache has gone, Darkstine and Beetlefluff no longer have running noses, Eggface has recovered from having her litter, and Dogpaw’s bee sting has gotten better.

Featherglide says something vulnerable to Applekit. Tarpaw reassures Larkbee about something that was bothering them. Dogpaw asks Pearkit how they sing so well.

Secret Keeper is annoyed by Tarpaw’s unwillingness to listen while training.

Eggface and Buttercupwing agree on something trivial while training!

Redgorse, Light, Featherglide, Tungstensoot, Groundhogcrest and Salamandershine investigate an old Wolverine’s Den.

Moon was by himself, looking to the sunset.

Another throwback to 2017 from 2 Moons.

Does Hydrogent® mean that he hydrates a lot? That he behaves in a gentleman-like manner around water? That he uses water in his gentlemanly behavior?

Y'all be pissing me off with that shit. Copter is not queerbaiting. Copter literally came out as nonbinary. They are queer. And we don't even know what gender Copter's partner identifies as or if that person has a gender at all. There's no reason Copter had to come on this internet to gather some bitches for calling them a fake queer. People did that same shit to Mew and Noeul. Chill the fuck out.

O que?! Really. Let me see!

*goes outside with binoculars, the sky is cloudy and its raining*

1. 2 Moons (2017) The Original Cast Set For All 3 Seasons

Featured: GOD (as Phana) BAS (as Wayo) KIMMON (as Ming) COPTER (as Kit) TAE (as Forth) & TEE (as Beam)

2. 2 Moons 2 (2019) The First Recast Set To Complete Seasons 2 & 3

Featured: BEN (as Phana) EARTH (as Wayo) JOONG (as Ming) NINE (as Kit) PAVEL (as Forth) & DOME (as Beam)

3. 2 Moons: The Ambassador or 2 Moons 3 (2022) The 2nd Recast and Finale Cast

Featured: HUE (as Phana) PARK (as Wayo) EIFFEL (as Ming) TOEY (as KIT) PRAME (as Forth) & PAYU (as BEAM)

2 Moons was a novel written by Chiffon _Cake and was originally adapted by small production house Motive Village

3 Seasons 3 Casts 3 Directors

Season 1: Directed By KANCHANAPUN MEESUWAN

Season 2: Directed By: ANUSORN SOISA-NGIM

Season 3: Directed By: PANNAPAN SONGKHAM

Of these directors it was Season 2 Director (Nickname AAM) that broke his silence on the toxic workplace and the alleged sexual harassment of 2nd Wayo BTS by a higher up older male in the production company. Earth never filed any charges but left the company ahead of the 3rd Season. Money issues lead to the side lining of Pavel and Ben while Dome (he was under different management) was seemingly ok but he didn't work and Joong and Nine were sent to China for some type of survival series. Ultimately the 3rd Season was put on indefinite hold as all the actors were released from their contracts.

In 2021 words dropped of a final season and 2nd Recasting as no one from Season 1 or Season 2 appeared in Season 3. The final Season aired October 10, 2022 - December 26, 2022 written by BL Actor Teerapat Lohanan aka Fluke and his writing Partner Tanachot Prapasri. Fluke is known as an actor in SOTUS & MY BROMANCE among others. As a writer he is known for YYY, BOSS & ME, MY RIDE & LA PLUIE.

2 Moons and 2 Moons 2 are available to watch on YouTube I believe 2 Moons: The Ambassador is a well or on WeTV as VIP

The toxicity of this production company is epic. The fact that the 3rd Season even found people willing to be involved is beyond me. The accusations of so much from the second cast. But everything is alleged only the director of Season 2 was honest without going into the details due to what I can only assume the respect of the people involved and their unwillingness to proceed or take action. The Final Season used newbies mostly but also some people with a bit of experience in the business.

Aside from some support characters the only 2 Moons The Ambassador cast that has resurfaced since their series tanked is PARK (he played the 3rd and Final Wayo) he is with HEADLINER THAILAND (WETV's management company) and he has been partnered with BIG (The Monster Next Door was their first project) They have another project coming out for WeTV this year)