Looking for an out-of-the-common boys love series? Then, Caged Again is for you, serving up a new taste for its wild journey of transformations!
Caged Again, which premiered last November 15, 2024, captured the attention of Boys Love series fans due to its unique storyline. The series wasn’t just a mere romantic-drama film. It also served a fantasy and comedic vibe—totally piquing the interest and curiosity of the viewers.
Starring ‘Ben’ Benjamin Greenwell as Sun and ‘Jay’ Sorathon Chaloemlapsombut as Junior. The story revolves around two teenagers who were once sheltered by the zoo but are now struggling to survive in the human world. The series immediately caught the attention of the viewers because of its uncommon story and rare plot.
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Caged Again Plot Summary
The story follows Junior, portrayed by Jay, an adorable penguin who is loved by many people whenever he’s performing at his onset home—the zoo. Junior, with his extreme desire to go to the North Pole, defies his fate of being a penguin and transforms into a human form. He might be successful in changing his appearance, but another struggle knocks on his door as he starts to get trapped in a boarding school, where he meets Sun.
Sun, played by Ben, also went through the same transformation as Junior. Before becoming a full-fledged human, he was once a black panther—a reserved and quiet one. Sun was drawn to Junior’s presence due to his predator instinct. However, his desire seems to become deeper, and his hunger seems to call for something else when Junior’s around.
Junior, being the free spirit, always follows Sun, until he meets Nam, the supposed number 1 swimmer on the swimming team. Junior becomes close with Nam, not knowing his hidden agenda—Sun comes to the rescue, but Junior starts to be furious with how Sun is behaving. Their relationship seems to be a push-and-pull, taking one step towards each other, yet taking three steps back every time they draw near each other.
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Unveiling the Journey of the Characters
Due to their opposing personalities, Sun and Junior struggled to find common ground, which heightened the excitement of the story. Both have their own dilemmas to deal with—a past that they must confront. Together with their friends, Jodd and Jeng, they walk past the mysteries of their lives—not to mention the charming and sacred ghost—Mina!
Their circle went through challenges that tested their bonds and friendship.
Starting with Junior’s encounter with Nam during the second episode, he is locked in an abandoned room when he is about to compete alongside other members of the swimming club for a scholarship. Junior, being a penguin, has the ability to swim faster than the others. As a result, Nam felt threatened and devised a plan to remove Junior from the picture.
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However, Sun, being Junior’s to-the-rescue friend, helped him survive Nam’s childish behavior. Even after getting locked up, Junior still managed to win the competition—and exposed Nam’s actions. This episode strengthened the relationship between Sun and Junior and marked the beginning of their romantic feelings for each other.
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Another notable conflict that happened in the series was when Junior and Sun tried to help the penguins, including his brother, Little—who was locked up and captured by Som—Junior’s former zookeeper. Som was looking for Junior, but in a penguin form; thus, he wasn’t able to recognize Junior in his human form, raising the conflict between them.
To escape Som’s greedy desire, Sun and Junior ran through the forest, where they met the lovable couple, Ton and Nat (played by the real-life couple, Porsche and Arm). However, Ton unexpectedly assisted Som and his friend in escaping the forest. Upon arriving at Ton and Nat’s house, Som immediately noticed Junior and Sun’s belongings. The chaos began to arise; luckily, Sun and Junior’s friends—Jodd, Jeng, and Mina—arrived at the right time, helping them escape.
That encounter was a heart-pounding scene, given how the characters effectively portrayed their roles. This conflict became the rising point of Sun and Junior’s relationship!
Watch Episode 6 at WeTV Originals.
Sun and Junior are struggling to achieve the happy ending they desire. As they navigate their relationship stage, another conflict has to intervene. Som and his colleague kidnapped Junior during their carnival fest, leaving Sun in a devastated state. But his primal instinct as a panther drove him to save Junior.
With the help of Jodd, Mina, and Jeng, Sun followed Junior to a hotel where he was captured. The intensity of the scene didn’t stop here, because after saving Junior from death’s door, Sun stepped up and shielded Junior from a painful ending. Som’s bullet reached Sun’s human form, wounding him and turning him back from being a panther. Left broken, Junior tried to survive even after losing his love.
Watch Episode 9 at WeTV Originals.
Rewriting the Story of a Panther and a Penguin
Junior evokes a sad ambiance, waiting for Sun’s return, but never hearing anything from him triggered a traumatic vibe from the series. But a panther must be really hungry for his penguin!
Sun didn’t disappoint the viewers for coming home to Junior’s presence. The two meet again at the cage, where both of them transform into human form. The emotional reunion, expertly paired with their poignant dialogues, captivated the audience. After meeting each other, Sun and Junior planned their life together. Their story continues to prevail in the land of Bangkok. They work hard together to earn money—with the hopes of fulfilling Junior’s dream to go to the North Pole.
The last episode of the series showed how Sun helped Junior achieve his dreams. Truly showing how his love will walk through ocean and fire to make Junior happy. Sun and Junior’s beautiful ending, in which they sit together and enjoy the beauty of the North Pole, exemplifies the power of love to overcome all obstacles.
Watch Episode 10 at WeTV Originals.
Escaping the Cage to Live Again
The journey of Sun and Junior showed how walking away from your comfort zone can sometimes be scary. But at the same time, it will help you grow and discover your true self. The transformation of Sun and Junior—both outside and inside—represented how change is constant.
This series greatly illustrates how the story unfolds, navigating the concepts of discovery, self-acceptance, and validating one’s own struggle. Despite its cheerful and bubbly vibe, the series didn’t fail to resonate an important message: “to live is to leave.”
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If you want to watch a light and comforting series, then you shouldn’t miss the story served by Caged Again! You can watch the series on WeTV, IFlix, and the WeTV Originals YouTube channel. The series consists of 10 episodes with approximately 40 minutes each.
Source: WeTV Originals Youtube Channel, My Drama List
