Nat Thewphaingam

Nat Thewphaingam (, ; ), better known by his stage name Natthew (, ), is a Thai singer, actor, presenter and the winner of the 5th Season of reality talent show TrueVisions' Academy Fantasia in Thailand.

Biography Nat Thewphaigam (stage name Natthew), was born on 5 June 1989, the second child of three siblings. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in management from the Faculty of Business Administration, Kasetsart University. His hobbies include playing the saxophone, drawing Cartoons, collecting and building Gundam robots. Natthew was the winner of Thailand's Academy Fantasia Show Season 5 in 2008. He acted on the BBTV Channel 7 during 2009 – 2014. Presently, he is the only artist part of True Fantasia Group and CJ E&M.

He cited Nichkhun of 2PM as an inspiration for expanding his career into South Korea. CJ Entertainment, (a subsidiary of CJ Group in South Korea), hired Natthew as singer and artist in the joint Korean-Thai "New Natthew Project".

Natthew is also involved in a number of charity works, most notably singing for the Japan Charity Live Concert, South Charity Live Concert, and Clean Up Day Together We Can BIG CLEAN UP DAY TOGETHER WE CAN.

Debut in Korea Natthew, the winner of Thailand's Academy Fantasia, an audition program similar to Mnet's Superstar K, traveled to Korea as part of the Korean-Thai joint project, "New Natthew Project". The joint venture by CJ E&M and Thailand's CP Group managed his Korean debut, which included vocal and dance training.

Natthew said about his new ventures, "I′m aiming to be recognized by Korean fans as an artist instead of remaining a foreign singer who has thought to visit Korea. I hope to become an artist that helps the exchange of culture between Thailand and Korea."

Natthew created a fan club which he dubbed "Universe," because he sees his fans like the stars that are always in the sky, even when invisible during the daytime. When Natthew faces difficulties, just as the stars are always present, his fans are always there to look to for encouragement.

New Natthew Project As part of the "New Natthew Project", Natthew's first Korean MV single "She's Bad" and stage debut on M! Countdown premiered on 15 November 2012. "She's Bad" is an electronic track composed by C-Luv. Featured in the music video for "She's Bad" are Yong Jun-hyung from Beast, and Brave Girls' Seo-a. Natthew's logo was designed by South Korean actress Jaekyung from the girl group Rainbow. Natthew also performed in the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) in Hong Kong on 30 November 2012.

In April 2013, Natthew released "오 제발 (Oh Please)", a single from "Nine: Time Travelling Nine Times (나인: 아홉 번의 시간 여행) Part 3", a Korean drama that broadcast on the TVN network 11 March – 14 May 2013.

Projects in 2014 Since 9 June 2014, Natthew has worked in South Korea as a CJ E&M artist. In July 2014, he performed as a guest singer for the song "All of Me" during a mini-concert by Korean bands Black Muso and Nine Gray at Evans Lounge in Hongdae.

On 12 November, he pre-released a cover of Roy Kim's "Don't Know How". On 13 November, Natthew released a new title song entitled "Love will be OK (할게)" that featured Son Ho-young of G.o.d. and Park Bo-ram. His new single was released with a show performance on the comeback stage at Mnet M Countdown. He performed in several media outlets including The Show (SBS MTV), Show Champion (MBC), Music Bank (KBS) and Simply K-Pop (Arirang TV).

Natthew is featured in the single "The Only One" by South Korean girl group Tiny-G, released by Rerun Music on 25 November 2012.

Korean series

Natthew appeared in episodes 4, 7, and 8 of the series as Nawin Thammarat, a character who meets other regular characters while busking in Hongdae.

Career

Singer Natthew's debut single "Roo Mai" (รู้ไหม) was released in 2008. In 2009 he joined the band 123 SOUL and produced two other singles, "Sak Khrang (สักครั้ง) and Kha-yap (ขยับ). In 2010, Natthew performed as a solo artist again in The Winner Project. He released two singles, "Muea Chan Dai Bok Rak Thoe Pai Laeo" (เมื่อฉันได้บอกรักเธอไปแล้ว) and "Phro Thoe" (เพราะเธอ). After that, he released the Thai version of the OST, "As Ever/Still" from the "You're Beautiful" the Korean TV series.

Natthew's first album, "Natthew The Passion", was released in April 2011 which included five new songs: "Tor Hai Ther Ja Luem" (ต่อให้เธอจะลืม), "Noy Gwa Rak Mak Gwa Chob" (น้อยกว่ารักมากกว่าชอบ), "Change", "Sa thern jai" (สะเทือนใจ) and, "Love Happens", along with three previous works. The single of the year 2011 was "Kon Samkan" (คนสำคัญ).

After Natthew returned to Thailand, he released the single "Ying Fang Ying Jeb" (ยิ่งฟังยิ่งเจ็บ) or "Oh Please" in the Thai version and invited Thai actress Davika Horne to play appear in a music video. In November 2013, Natthew released a cover single "No Regret To Love You" (ไม่เสียใจที่ได้รักเธอ) for a special event to thank his "Universe" fans who had supported him since he won TrueVisions's Academy Fantasia in 2008. He featured a video from "Natthew Fan Meeting in BKK 2013".

In December 2014, Natthew came back to Thailand for to promote his new single "Love will be OK" in both Korean and Thai versions, (Rak Tae Kae Ma Cha – รักแท้แค่มาช้า). In 2015, his new ballad single "Silent Sorry (ขอโทษในใจ)" was released. The lyrics of the single were based on his personal relationships.

Actor While working in MUSIC FILE, he was also involved in his first-ever Thai TV production, "Wai Puan Kuan La Fun" (วัยป่วนก๊วนล่าฝัน). Earlier in 2011, both of his Thai series "Nuea Ma Nut" (เหนือมนุษย์) and "Sane Bangkok" (เสน่ห์บางกอก) were broadcast. The series "Thida-Wanon 3" (ธิดาวานร 3) was his fourth series. His latest series, "Sue-Saming" (เสือสมิง), aired December 2012, where he played Pha-U and Shwe-Bo (พะอู/ชะเวโบ). In August 2014, Natthew ended his contract as an actor with BBTV Channel 7.

Natthew has played Schlomo Metzenbaum in the Thai version of the musical Fame. In 2012, Natthew played the role of cheerful playboy Pravich Rajpallop (ประวิช ราชพัลลภ) in Prissana the Musical.

Others Natthew has worked in various areas of showbusiness including music, modeling, and being a brand ambassador. His most notable work to date was his role in the royal musical "Our Land", directed by Euthana Mukdasanit. The film was in celebration of the 83rd birthday of His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Natthew also represented Thailand in a celebration for the 8th anniversary of Korean broadcasting KBS World by taking part in the "Let's Go! Dream Team" featuring Asian Stars vs. Korean Stars. In 2012, KBS of South Korea chose Natthew to join in the Let's Go! Dream Team with Asian Stars against Korean Stars Season 2 again.

Personal life He's been dating with the actor Nathadej Pititranun (Jeff) since 2025.

Discography

Studio albums 2011: Natthew The Passion

Singles Year Title Album 2008 "Roo Mai (รู้ไหม)" – (Premier: 30 August 2008 /Premier MV: 9 October 2008) Me, My dream and My Producer 2009 "Sak Khrang (สักครั้ง)" – mv None " Kha-yap (ขยับ)" – mv None 2010 " Muea Chan Dai Bok Rak Thoe Pai Laeo (เมื่อฉันได้บอกรักเธอไปแล้ว)" – (Premier: 14 June 2010 /Premier MV: 19 July 2010) The Winner Project " Phro Thoe (เพราะเธอ)" – (Premier: 1 October 2010 /Premier MV: 8 November 2010) The Winner Project " AS EVER/STILL (Thai version)" OST. You're Beautiful (TV series) 2011 " TOR HAI THER JA LUEM (ต่อให้เธอจะลืม)" – (Premier: 16 February 2011 /Premier MV: 4 March 2011) Natthew The Passion " Noy Gwa Rak Mak Gwa Chob' (น้อยกว่ารักมากกว่าชอบ)" – (Premier MV : 13 June 2011 ) Natthew The Passion " Change" Natthew The Passion " Sa thern jai (สะเทือนใจ)" Natthew The Passion Love Happens Natthew The Passion " Kon Samkan (คนสำคัญ)" – (Premier: 16 August 2011 /Premier MV: 13 September 2011) None 2012 " She's Bad" – (Premier MV : 15 November 2012) New Natthew Project Because Of You – 2013 "오 제발 (Oh Please)" – (Premier: 1 April 2013) OST.Nine: Time Travelling Nine Times Part 3 " Ying Fang Ying Jeb (ยิ่งฟังยิ่งเจ็บ) or Oh Please Ver.Thai" – (Premier: 11 April 2013 /Premier MV: 30 May 2013) None "No Regret To Love You (ไม่เสียใจที่ได้รักเธอ)" – (Premier: 26 October 2013 /Premier MV: 5 November 2013) None 2014 "Don't Know How (Remake Roy Kim's song)" – (Premier: 12 November 2014) None 잘할게 (Love will be OK)" – (Premier: 13 November 2014) None Rak Tae Kae Ma Cha (รักแท้แค่มาช้า)/ Love will be OK Ver.Thai – (Premier: 1 December 2014 /Premier MV: 19 January 2014) None 2015 " Khothot Nai Chai (ขอโทษในใจ)/ (Silent Sorry)" – (Premier: 23 March 2015 /Premier MV: 31 March 2015) None

Filmography

Television drama Year Title Role channel 2009 phuean si longhon (เพื่อนซี้ล่องหน) guest star Ch 3 Thailand chamloei kamthep (จำเลยกามเทพ) guest star Ch 3 Thailand 2010 Wai Puan Kuan La Fun (วัยป่วนก๊วนล่าฝัน) Mai (ไม้) Ch 7 Thailand 2011 Nuea Ma Nut (เหนือมนุษย์) Heman (เหมันต์) Ch 7 Thailand Sane Bangkok (เสน่ห์บางกอก) Phueng (ผึ่ง) Ch 7 Thailand Thida-Wanon 3 (ธิดาวานร 3) Choeng Doi (เชิงดอย) Ch 7 Thailand 2012 wiwa chut chut . ha he (วิวาห์ ... ฮาเฮ) guest star Ch 7 Thailand Sue-Saming (เสือสมิง) Pha-U/Shwe-Bo Ch 7 Thailand 2013 Monstar (몬스타) Nawin Thammarat TVN South Korea 2015 rab sab my boss EP. Big fight (รับแซ่บmyboss ตอน ศึกนี้ใหญ่หลวงนัก) New True4U Thailand 2016 Rak Raek Khong Chan Kap Khadi Philuek Phi Lan Khong Chaobao (รักแรกของฉันกับคดีพิลึกพิลั่นของเจ้าบ่าว) GUN True4U Thailand Thi Da Pha Sin (ธิดาผ้าซิ่น) Su ra nart PPTV Thailand Lon the series EP. lon son hua (หลอนเดอะซีรีส์ ตอน หลอนซ่อนหัว ) Met 9 Mcot Thailand We were born in the 9th reign of the series. (เราเกิดในรัชกาลที่๙ เดอะซีรีส์) Invited actor One 31 Thailand Club Friday the series 8 EP. 'True love or just deep connection' (รักแท้หรือแค่ผูกพัน) Jim GMM25 Thailand 2017 Miti sa-yong chuea pen mai chuea tai EP. phi phlak (มิติสยอง เชื่อเป็น ... ไม่เชื่อตาย ตอน ผีผลัก ) Art GMM25 Thailand 2018 Bangkok na-rue mit (บางกอกนฤมิต) Sa-ha chat One 31 Thailand Rai Saneha ( ไร้เสน่หา ) Dr.Thaya GMM 25 Thailand Saneha stories ( เสน่หาสตอรี่) Seri Ais play 2019 You Who Came from the Stars; or My Love from the Star; Thai Ver. ( ลิขิตรักข้ามดวงดาว ) Athit (Yoo Seok : Korean ver.) Ch 3 Thailand THE MASSENGER (คิวปิดกามเทพผิดคิว) wait for a conclusion PPTV Thailand Luk Krung (ลูกกรุง) Chalong One 31 Thailand Tok Kradai Huachai Phloi Chon (ตกกระไดหัวใจพลอยโจน) Chen Tham GMM 25 Thailand

Musical theatre Year TitleRole Show DateVenue producerNote 2011 Fame the Musical Schlomo Metzenbaum 9-11, 16–18,23–25 September (12 round) M Theatre (New Pechburi Rd.) DREAMBOX 2012 Prisana the musical prawit rat phan lop 16–18,23–25 March 2012 (10 round) & restage 18–20,25–27 May 2012 ( 8 round) M Theatre (New Pechburi Rd.)DREAMBOX 2015 Roy-duriyang-the-musical Mike20–25 สิงหาคม (10 round) Thailand Cultural Centre, Main Hall, Bangkok, Thailandindex creative village 2016 Butterfly lovers the musical Liang san po 29 September – 16 October (15 round) M Theatre (New Pechburi Rd.)NBC & The Musicals Society of Bangko On 13 October, King Bhumibol Adulyadej died.The show was canceled from 13 to 16 October. Actually, there were only 10 round 2017 In dream suntaraphon Chettha 17 June – 23 July (10 round) M Theatre (New Pechburi Rd.) JSL Global MediaSee-pan-din-the musical 2017 Aun 11 November – 9 December 7.30 pm 10 December 1.30 am. (11 round) Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre, Bangkok, Thailand Exact & Scenario Double cast Saranyu Winaipanit 2018 In dream suntaraphon Restage Chettha 10 March – 1 April (6 round) M Theatre (New Pechburi Rd.) JSL Global MediaLod-Line-Mangkron-The Epic Musical at Lhong 1919 Chan Chai 16–25 November (7 round) LHONG 1919, Bangkok, Thailand Exact & Scenario

Live Concert

Concert participation 2008: The Journey of Love Concert 2009: AF Bachelor Dream Concert 2009: The Greatest of the kings, the greetings of the land 2010: Krungsi Present the 1st 3D Concert – Victory of the Winners 2011: KRUNGSRI AF Comedy Show Must Go On 2012: Concert For You Kon Samkan 2012: The Gentlemen On Stage 2013: The Serenade of My Mine, My Universe 2013: AF5 The Infinity of Dreams Concert 2013: Natthew Fan Meeting in BKK 2013 2014: The Precious Moment with My Universe Concert 2015: AF Reunion V Fun มันส์ เฟิร์ม 2016: Eight to Eternity The Eternal Love Concert 2018: A Decade of Love The Concert

Music programs Natthew performed his 2 singles "She's bad" in 2012 and "Love will be ok" in 2014 on Korean stages.

Year Song Music Show 2012 She's Bad Mnet M! Countdown (2012.11.15) 2014 Love will be ok Mnet M!Countdown (2014.11.13) Love will be ok SBS MTV The Show (2014.11.18) Love will be ok MBC Music Show Champion (2014.11.19) Love will be ok KBS World Music Bank (2014.11.21) Love will be ok SBS MTV The Show (2014.11.25) Love will be ok MBC Music Show Champion (2014.11.26) Love will be ok Arirang TV Simply Kpop (2014.12.05)

Awards