Jakrapatr Kaewpanpong

Jakrapatr Kaewpanpong (; born 14 February 2005), nicknamed William , is a Thai singer and actor. He is the main vocalist of the Thai boy band LYKN under Riser Music, formed through the GMMTV survival reality show Project Alpha. Aside from his musical activities, he gained recognition through his acting debut as Thame in the television series ThamePo: Heart That Skips a Beat (2024). He is also known for playing Rome, the younger brother of Thee, in Me and Thee (2025).

Early life and education Jakrapatr was born as Phuwadol Kaewpanpong on 14 February 2005. Through his mother, he is of one-quarter American ancestry. He has an older half-brother from his mother side. Raised in Hat Yai, Thailand, he pursued various extracurricular activities after struggling with academics, such as playing musical instruments and practicing martial arts, eventually earning a black belt in Taekwondo.

He attended Pholwitaya School in Hat Yai for seventh through ninth grade. During this period, he developed a passion for singing after being inspired by Tom Isara's "Durian Mask" performance on the Thai television show The Mask Singer (2016). Motivated by the performance, he began practicing independently at home before receiving formal vocal lessons with his father's support. He later advanced his training by enrolling in the Young Artist Music Program (YAMP), a college prep school offered by the College of Music, Mahidol University, majoring in Musical Theater.

Prior to changing his name to Jakrapatr, he changed his birth name to Natthaphong.

Career 2020–2023: Pre-debut and Project Alpha During his high school years, Jakrapatr was a vocalist for several student bands, including Lost & Found, Dolphin, and Broccoli. In 2022, he was selected as a trainee and contestant for GMMTV's reality competition show Project Alpha after passing a remote audition following a suggestion from his school's musical theatre department head. Throughout the competition, which aired from December 2022 to March 2023, he established himself as a strong vocalist, covering tracks by artists such as Tilly Birds and Jeff Satur. He maintained his "Alpha" status as a top-ranking contestant throughout the competition until the finale, placing first overall to earn the title "King of Alpha" and secure his spot as a member and main vocalist of the Thai boy band LYKN.

2023–present: Debut with LYKN and acting career

Jakrapatr debuted as a member of LYKN, alongside Lego, Nut, Hong and Tui, with the release of their digital single "เลิกกับเขาเดี๋ยวเหงาเป็นเพื่อน (May I?)" on 5 May 2023. Apart from LYKN's activities, he released the solo soundtrack for the Thai boys' love television series Last Twilight (2023). The track achieved significant digital success, surpassing 26 million views on YouTube by May 2026, He released a solo single titled "5CM" for the drama's soundtrack. He also stars in the lead role as Dean in You Maniac (2026).

Filmography

Television series Year Title Role Notes 2024 ThamePo: Heart That Skips a Beat "Thame" Teema Kanjanakittkul Main role You Maniac Dean Main role

Film Year Title Role Notes 2023No WorriesHimselfShort film for LYKN's third single of the same name

Television shows YearTitleNetworkNotes2022–2023Project AlphaGMM 25 Contestant; Finished 1st (King of Alpha)2022–2023Talk with Toey Guest (Ep. 86, 93) 2023–2026 Arm Share GMMTV YouTube channel Guest (Ep. 120, 127, 135, 151–152, 175, 189, 197)2023 School Rangers GMM 25 Guest (Ep. 267–269, 286–287) Khun Phra Chuai Workpoint TV Guest (7 May 2023)2023–2025 Family Feud Thailand One 31 Guest (Ep. 796, 858, 880, 935)2024 The Golden Singer: Beautiful Voice Stage Guest (Ep. 18) Sound Check 2024 Guest (Ep. 4, 40) Thailand Music Countdown 2024 Channel 3 Guest (Ep. 10, 19, 27) Song of Fame Thai PBS Tata Young's guest2025 Who is My Chef Workpoint TV Guest (Ep. 306) The Wall Song Guest (Ep. 232, 271) Goodbye My Luck Guest (Ep. 19) Thailand Music Countdown 2025 Channel 3 Guest (Ep. 5, 13, 19) Face Off: Identical Twins Workpoint TV Guest (Ep. 90)Idol EnergyGMMTV YouTube channelRegular Member

Music video appearances Year Title Artist 2025 "ไม่อยากเป็นรักแรก (Your Last)" Est Supha

Discography

Singles As lead artist YearTitleLabelRef.2026"จำได้ว่าลืม" (Flashback)Riser Music

Collaborations YearTitleLabelRef.2025"เสียงหัวใจ (Love Echo)" GMMTV Records 2026"Love Feels So Fast"

Soundtrack appearances YearTitleSoundtrackLabelRef. 2024 "ภาพสุดท้าย (Last Twilight)" Last Twilight OST GMMTV Records 2025 "5CM" ThamePo: Heart That Skips a Beat OST "ระหว่างทาง (Good Time)" (Cover) 2026 "Red Flag" You Maniac OST

Concerts and fanmeetings

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result 2024 Maya TV Awards 2024 Original Soundtrack of The Year"ภาพสุดท้าย (Last Twilight)" 29th Asian Television Awards Best Theme Song Y Entertain Awards 2024 OST. of the Year Y Universe Awards 2024 The Best Series OST The Best Series OST 2025 TOTY Music Awards 2024 POPular OST. of the Year ContentAsia Awards 2025 Best Asian LGBTQ+ Programme ThamePo: Heart That Skips a Beat Best Original Song Created in Asia for an Asian TV Series/Programme or Movie "5CM" Howe Awards 2025 Rising Icon Award 2026 TOTY Music Awards 2025 POPular OST. of the Year "5CM" Kazz Awards 2026 Hottest Artist Award Most Trending on Social Media Me and Thee