Series synopsis
The Rebound, also known as เกมนี้เพื่อนาย is a drama television series that premiered on Viu on June 26, 2024. It ended on August 1, 2024. It stars Nichakoon Khajornborirak, Krittanun Aunchananun, Krittanai Arsalprakit and Thanatsaran Samthonglai.
Zen fightsfor a basketball scholarship, but a scandal threatens his dream. Rebuilding the team, he reconnects with Ryu—where friendship blurs into something more.
Premise
Zen fightsfor a basketball scholarship, but a scandal threatens his dream. Rebuilding the team, he reconnects with Ryu—where friendship blurs into something more.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nichakoon Khajornborirak as Ryu
- Krittanun Aunchananun as Zen
- Krittanai Arsalprakit as Que
- Thanatsaran Samthonglai as Atom
- Chinawut Indracusin as Coach Ton
- Nanthawat Phaiboonphattana as First
- Ratchanon Kanpiang as Jed
- Thasorn Klinnium as Lin
Supporting cast
- Chaloemdet Thammawut as Prince
- Panupong Janchai as Kao
- Napat Rueangchaisiwawet as Tle
- Nopparoot Tanthanawikrai as Shogun
- Wasupol Panyalertprapha as Jedi
Guest cast
- Amata Piyavanich as Chutima
- Jakkrit Yompayorm as Sports Commentator
- Nirodha Ruencharoen as Sports Commentator
- Apirak Chaipanha as Kanin
- Natchukorn Maikan as Ryu's father
- Vacharakiat Boonphakdee as Atom's father
- Patcharapon Santiporn as Tos
- Tanwarin Sukkhapisit as Golf
- Phubeth Atarunwong as Senior basketball player
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | June 26, 2024 | August 1, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Club on the Brink In junior high, Ryu and Zen were basketball teammates. Now in high school, they’ve taken different paths—Zen plays on the school team, while Ryu earns money playing underground betting basketball run by gangs. One day, Zen’s basketball team faces disbandment when senior members are caught using drugs. |
June 26, 2024 |
| 2 |
New Talent While delivering coffee, Zen visits a street basketball court and ends up substituting for an injured player on Ryu’s team. Meanwhile, the school team restarts under a new coach, Ton, but lacks enough players. Coach Ton sets his sights on strengthening the team by recruiting someone new. |
June 27, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Bad Reputation Ryu joins the school team and is reunited with Zen, but the other members treat him like a delinquent. Meanwhile, the gang that controls the street basketball scene grows impatient as Ryu stops showing up, and they resort to drastic measures. |
July 3, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Viu |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 26, 2024 |
| Last aired | August 1, 2024 |
| Status | ended |