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Heartthrob' Nadech Kugimiya returns following the success of his hit horror film in Vietnamese theaters

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Heartthrob' Nadech Kugimiya returns following the success of his hit horror film in Vietnamese theaters

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Stepping away from horror films, Thai actor Nadech Kugimiya returns to the big screen in the romantic comedy 'Henry's First Dates' (Vietnamese title: Quyết cua anh này), starring alongside idol Minnie ((G)I-DLE).
Actor Nadech Kugimiya returns to the big screen in a romantic comedy alongside idol Minnie PHOTO: Courtesy of GALAXY STUDIO
Actor Nadech Kugimiya returns to the big screen in a romantic comedy alongside idol Minnie PHOTO: Courtesy of GALAXY STUDIO

On September 28, the feature film Henry's First Dates released its official trailer in Vietnam, unveiling a humorous and sweet love story between Henry (played by Nadech Kugimiya) and Lucy (Minnie). In this big-screen comeback, the "heartthrob" Nadech transforms into an optimistic, high-energy young man. Following an accident, Henry's memory is stuck on his father's birthday. Consequently, every morning he wakes up, he forgets everything that happened the day before.

Henry's life changes when he meets Lucy—a beautiful, spirited girl who loves adventure. The irony is that even though Henry forgets he has ever met Lucy each day, he keeps falling in love with her repeatedly. While for Henry, every day is a first meeting and a first date, for Lucy, it feels like their 100th date. She must get to know Henry, win his heart, and make him fall in love with her all over again—only for it all to start from scratch the next morning.

The couple's awkward predicament creates many laugh-out-loud situations. However, beyond the humorous and sweet moments, they must face various challenges due to Henry's unstable memory.

Henry's First Dates features many humorous situations interspersed with sweet, romantic scenes PHOTO: Courtesy of GALAXY STUDIO
Henry's First Dates features many humorous situations interspersed with sweet, romantic scenes PHOTO: Courtesy of GALAXY STUDIO

Henry's First Dates is inspired by the hit Hollywood romantic film 50 First Dates. However, the Thai version offers a fresh perspective, as it is Henry who suffers from memory loss, rather than the female lead as in the original.

While Nadech Kugimiya is a very familiar face on screen, this film marks Minnie's acting debut. Despite being a newcomer, the idol was praised by Nadech for her natural acting talent. He also highly valued his co-star's hard work and dedication on set. In addition to improving her acting, the K-pop star from (G)I-DLE learned to operate drones, hot air balloons, and ride scooters to meet the requirements of the role.

Minnie shared that she was very shy when she first met Nadech, having followed the Thai "heartthrob's" films for over a decade. The 29-year-old beauty was impressed by his dedication and professionalism, viewing Nadech as a mentor who guided her deeper into the field of acting. This connection helped them bridge the gap and perform with better chemistry and natural ease in front of the camera. Besides the lead role, Minnie also wrote and performed the soundtrack song, 'Nice To Meet You'.

Nadech Kugimiya and Minnie show great chemistry in their first collaboration PHOTO: Courtesy of GALAXY STUDIO
Nadech Kugimiya and Minnie show great chemistry in their first collaboration PHOTO: Courtesy of GALAXY STUDIO

Henry's First Dates is scheduled to hit Vietnamese theaters on October 2.

The film also marks Nadech Kugimiya's return following the massive success of the horror franchise Tee Yod (Vietnamese title: Tee Yod: Quỷ ăn tạng), which spanned three installments released in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Beyond its success in his home country of Thailand, the franchise created a sensation in Vietnam, with the three films grossing a total of over 237 billion VND (according to data from Box Office Vietnam) at the Vietnamese box office. That success also brought actor Nadech Kugimiya and the film's cast to Ho Chi Minh City in 2024 and 2025 to meet and interact with Vietnamese fans.