Chemistry—between two humans, that is—is something that cannot be grown in the lab. It either exists or it does not. With Thai actresses Supassrathip “Kao” Akkrathaweepatch and Methika “Jane” Jiranorraphat, it is effortlessly organic, showing up in the smallest moments: the pauses; the glances; the way they move around each other with a comfortable ease.

It is also this quiet synergy that defines their on‑screen dynamic in Love Design. The 2025 Thai sapphic romantic comedy series itself is light and accessible, built on a familiar push and pull between rivalry and romance. But what gives it depth is something less scripted.

As Kao puts it, “when [Jane and I] worked together, there were many magical moments between us. Those are the moments that make the story feel dynamic and engaging.” Jane concurs, adding: “Sometimes, just one look is enough. We clicked very quickly.”

The bond between the two took shape swiftly in part due to the filming schedule. Shooting early episodes of the series in Japan meant working under pressure with cold weather, tight schedules and unfamiliar locations, and it is these circumstances, Kao shares, that pushed them to adapt to each other quickly.

“Shooting abroad can be quite challenging, and those conditions pushed us to work as a team. It helped us sync and adjust to each other more quickly,” she says. Despite limited rehearsal time, their shared experience allowed them to find a rhythm quickly. Those early challenges not only strengthened their on‑set rapport, but also gave Kao more confidence.

After all, Love Design marks her first foray into the Girls’ Love (GL) genre. “I’ve always wanted to try [acting in this space]. I love looking at beautiful people!” she jokes. “When GL started [gaining popularity], I knew that I wanted to be part of it. In the past, [what was portrayed on screen] were mostly heterosexual relationships—there weren’t even Boys’ Love stories yet. So when GL began to emerge, I hoped I’d get the chance [to be part of the genre], even though I didn’t know if any projects would come my way. When this one did, I immediately took the opportunity.”

For Jane, the collaboration carried a quieter significance, for she had long admired Kao. “We’ve never actually crossed paths even though we’ve been in the [entertainment] industry for more than 10 years,” she says. “I’ve actually been her fan since Hormones: The Series…she’s incredibly beautiful and also very talented. I’ve seen her work since I was young and I’ve always felt that she’s like a senior in the industry who’s extremely capable. So I was really happy to have the chance to work with her.”

Affectionately known to fans as “9779” (a play on the Thai pronunciation of their nicknames, with “Kao” corresponding to the number nine and “Jane”, the number seven), the Kao‑Jane pairing has quickly evolved into one of the most talked‑about emerging GL ships. What resonates is not just their on‑screen interactions—it is the natural, unforced camaraderie off screen.

“It’s the kind of chemistry that makes viewers feel comfortable,” Jane posits. “Both of us want to share happiness and send out good vibes. These days, the world can be exhausting, so we hope to give people a small moment of joy. What we bring is a sense of comfort, a feel‑good energy that’s easy and pleasant to watch.”

Interestingly, while the actresses share a magnetic chemistry that draws viewers in, their personalities could not be more different. Kao is steady, deliberate and composed—basically, “still the same person”, Kao muses, who last spoke to GRAZIA Singapore for its December 2024/January 2025 issue. She still approaches her work with the same measured mindset. “I keep calm,” she offers. “If something is stressful, I gather my composure first, then think about how to solve it.”

For her, that consistency has become a strength, a guiding principle that has not wavered over the years. That mindset has also shaped the way she approaches work today. Now that she is a freelancer, she is more selective about what she takes on. “When I choose a project, it’s because I’ve thought it through and know it’s something I truly want to be part of,” she explains. For her, a fulfilling project is one that feels right from the beginning.

Jane, on the other hand, moves in a very different rhythm—where one is still water, the other is a rushing current. This is most apparent in her approach to acting, which is fluid and often shifts from take to take depending on how she feels in the moment—something Kao noticed immediately. “In each take, she never does it the same way,” Kao says. “It keeps everything fresh and natural.”

For Jane, who had never set out to become an actress (she aspired to be a K‑pop idol and had auditioned for—and was rejected by—major South Korean companies), that instinct has guided her from the very beginning, leading to her unexpected casting and official acting debut as Tai in Season 2 of the Thai television series Love Sick (2015)—an audition she only attended to accompany a friend. From there, her career unfolded naturally, and she has since earned recognition and praise for her roles in productions such as After Dark: The Series (2020), Home School (2023) and the Netflix hit Mad Unicorn (2025).

“I feel like it’s fate,” says Jane of her career, which began as a chance encounter but has since grown into a genuine passion. “I never thought I wanted to enter this industry, but everything somehow led me here.”

Outside of Love Design, both actresses are thinking about what comes next—but in very different ways. Kao is less focused on setting long‑term goals now. Having once worked towards big milestones and achieved them, she found that reaching those goals did not necessarily bring the sense of fulfilment she expected. These days, she has become less interested in rigid planning. “I just go with the flow,” she says. “I try to do my best so I won’t have regrets later.”

Her growth, she explains, has come as much from working with people as it has from the roles themselves. “Communication is very important; you have to understand others and be clear without hurting anyone,” she expounds, adding that it is a skill she sees as just as important as acting itself.

Jane, meanwhile, is leaning into challenges. After more than 10 years working in television series, she has begun to transition into film (keep an eye out for the upcoming Phantom, a Taiwanese horror flick currently in production and her first film project outside of Thailand), where she feels there is more room to push herself. She is drawn to roles that feel difficult or unfamiliar—the kind that test her limits. “I want to try something I think I can’t do,” she says. “I like the feeling of being challenged.”

This idea extends to genres she has not fully explored yet, such as psychological thrillers and historical dramas. One of her long‑term goals, she shares, is to act in a Chinese period piece, inspired by shows she loved growing up. “When I was young, I really loved 小龍女 (Xiaolongnü) [from The Return of the Condor Heroes—specifically the 2006 television series where the character was portrayed] by Liu Yifei. [The series is] such a classic,” she gushes.

“I loved it so much as a child, and it’s one of my dreams to act in something like that someday. I don’t have to be the lead; I’d be happy to just play a character who appears and dies right away, but is an important part of the story. That’s one dream I’d really like to achieve.” It is a very specific ambition and reflects how she thinks about her career: always moving forward, always trying something new. “I want to see how far I can really go,” she adds.

Off‑set, even the ways the two find balance could not be more different. Kao finds hers at home, where her dogs are. “They’re a bundle of love,” she says. “When I come back, they’re always there, waiting.” For Jane, it is the work itself—and the people who follow it. “Acting is everything in my life right now,” she says. “And when I meet fans, it feels like there are people always waiting for me.” Meeting them, hearing their feedback and knowing they are waiting for her next project has become a major source of motivation for her.

Together, Kao and Jane represent two different approaches to the same industry—Kao is steady, thoughtful and selective; Jane is instinctive, curious and constantly pushing herself. But where they meet is in their commitment to the work—and in the connection they build with their audience.

It is this balance that gives their partnership weight. Not just because of a cover or a headline, but because it signals something larger: a new visibility for Thai actors that reaches beyond borders while staying rooted in authenticity. In that space, Kao and Jane are exactly where they belong—together, on their own terms and fully in their element.

Photography Wasu Sukatocharoenkul
Creative Direction and Styling Kelly Hsu
Hair Akkarachai Deedpin (Jane), Harit Punyaaiy (Kao)
Makeup Hirun Boonkarnwanit (Jane), Budsarin Whangvisarn (Kao)
Producer Montrai Towandejsiri
Photography assistants Santipong Jodnok, Natchanon Pinyosawatsakul, Danai Sompong
Fashion assistant Poonsiri Sanubol