Korapat Kirdpan, popularly known as Nanon, has proven his star power through his work as the male lead in Thai dramas—most notably, Bad Buddy (2021) and The Gifted (2018). Since making his official acting debut in 2014, the Thai heartthrob has been hard at work. He shot to worldwide fame after starring alongside Ohm Pawatt Chittsawangdee on GMMTV's Bad Buddy. Apart from acting, Nanon is also a gifted singer, having just held his first-ever full scale solo concert tour, Nanon Born To Be BEO Concert. The world of entertainment aside, Nanon has also caught the eye of fashion and beauty brands, namely Coach and Laneige.
He was recently in Singapore to celebrate the launch of Coach Tabby Shop at the Coach PlayHouse. There, we caught up with the rising star for a little chat on his rise to fame, what success means to him and more.
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How did you get started in this industry?
I started my career acting in a drama series, which taught me what it means to be an actor. I fell in love with acting from that experience, and have continue pursuing it ever since.
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What is success to you?
Finishing work and doing my best. That is success to me.
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What do you love most about Coach?
The brand is so fun and I love the brand's proposal of having courage to be real. I love it.
*This interview was edited and condensed for clarity.