Studio Wabi Sabi’s ‘Lately, It’s Winter Season’ Wraps Emotional Slow-Burn Romance
- Ikmal Fahmi
- Jun 26
- 2 min read
BANGKOK — The highly anticipated Thai BL series Lately, It’s Winter Season officially concluded its run yesterday, delivering a highly discussed, slow-burn finale for fans. Airing on GMM25 and streaming uncut versions online, the drama wrapped up the tumultuous, interconnected journey of its lead couple, leaving fandoms buzzing across social media.
The 7-episode miniseries—a crucial installment of Studio Wabi Sabi’s expansive Fourever You Project Part 2—adapted the popular digital novel by author Howlsairy. The narrative seamlessly ties into the broader universe of high school and university friendships, sharing roots with companion stories like Beside the Sky.
From Football Pitch to Mafia Drama
The series followed the heavy, contrasting lives of its central pair:
Tiger (Saran "Pie" Nitayasutthi): The rebellious, soccer-enthusiast youngest son of a powerful mafia boss.
Duean Nao (Pasatorn "Golf" Puangmanee): Tiger's warm-hearted, dense, yet fiercely loyal classmate.
What started as a fiery rivalry during football club tryouts quickly evolved into a deep, complicated "friend zone" struggle. As the plot progressed, the story took a sharp, dramatic turn, plunging the characters into dangerous family secrets, mafia retaliation, and a complex murder conspiracy surrounding Tiger's criminal family legacy.
Fan Reaction: Cozy Cuddles vs. Uneven Tones
Following the finale, social media platforms were flooded with clips of the episode's highlights. Fans widely praised the palpable on-screen chemistry between Pie and Golf, sharing clips of domestic, "cozy winter" moments—including sleepy cuddles, playful banter, and a humorous scene featuring friends carrying a passed-out Tiger.
"The slow-burn payoff was absolutely worth it. Watching Tiger balance his protective, dangerous mafia side with how soft he is for Nao was the highlight of the season," wrote one viewer on X (formerly Twitter).
However, the finale also drew minor critiques from the community. Some viewers noted an uneven tone throughout the short run, arguing that the series occasionally struggled to smoothly transition between its lighthearted, slice-of-life school comedy and the intense, high-stakes mafia angst.
Despite the tonal shifts, the emotional weight of Tiger’s long-awaited confession and the couple's ultimate commitment to their shared future provided the definitive, satisfying ending that Fourever You fans had been waiting for.
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