Set fire to the rain with ThamePo Episode 10 as a dating scandal shakes MARS, leading to a press conference and heartbreaking moments for the cast.
In Episode 10 of ThamePo: Heart That Skips a Beat, MARS celebrates their No. 1 hit, but a leaked dating scandal soon circulates, gradually shaking everyone involved. In the end, this culminates in a press conference that provides comfort to the fans, yet leaves hearts shattered in the background.
GMMTV and Netflix present the BL series ThamePo: Heart That Skips a Beat, starring LYKN’s William Jakrapatr as MARS leader Thame and Est Supha as Po. The rest of LYKN’s members also star as MARS members: Nut Thanat as Jun, Hong Pichetpong as Dylan, Tui Chayatorn as Pepper, and Lego Rapeepong as Nano.
Po is tasked with documenting MARS’s final moments before their farewell concert. However, he soon becomes Thame’s closest ally, as Thame is determined to get the group back together. Throughout their journey to reunite the band, Po and Thame form a stronger connection, and their growing bond sparks deeper feelings between them.
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*WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for ThamePo: Heart That Skips a Beat Episode 10, aired on February 14, 2025.
MARS Reaches No. 1
When Thame returned home, MARS celebrated his return, proudly teasing him for spending the night with Po and noting his growth from his previously innocent self who didn’t understand “Netflix and Chill.”
Adding to the celebration, MARS finally claimed the No. 1 spot on the Hit Song Chart, surpassing Ice’s Would You Mind? (played by Joong Archen), a song originally composed by MARS themselves. They achieved this milestone with their self-composed and produced track, “Who Says?”
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MARS’ Pepper Caught in Dating Scandal, Leading to Fanbase Shutdown!
Pepper’s relationship with his girlfriend, Gam, was made public, which raised concerns among MARS members. They persuaded Pepper to meet with Gam, but she was more concerned about how the scandal would damage the group and herself. Despite this, she assured him that she was ready for the scenario, saying, “We’ve been prepared for this anyway. We’ll hold hands and get through this together.”
The news stirred outrage among fans, with many expressing disappointment and disapproval. Pepper-biased Baifern, the leader of MARS’s official fanbase, decided to take a break due to her emotional struggles. Concerned, Po told Baifern that closing the fan fanbase would make it seem like Sphere, MARS’s fandom name, no longer supported the group.
Po then asked Baifern, “Does the fact that he’s dating make you like him less?” Baifern admitted she felt MARS no longer cared about their fans the way they once did, believing that Sphere no longer held the same importance to the group. Po strongly disagreed, insisting that the members still valued their fans deeply and that Sphere remained crucial to their dreams and future. He emphasized that with or without relationships, MARS couldn’t achieve success without their fans’ support.
Po encouraged Baifern to reactivate the fanbase, emphasizing that she was the only one capable of addressing her bias, which was facing backlash. In response, Baifern advised Po that the group should take action—either by confirming or denying the scandal—as fans simply wanted the truth.
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The Truth Behind That Leaked News
Meanwhile, Thame rushed to Oner Entertainment to speak with their CEO, Pemika. He learned that he and Po were involved in the initial scandal that was leaked there. However, Pemika deliberately shifted the focus to Pepper’s relationship to protect Thame’s reputation and fame, emphasizing that regardless of what mistakes Thame made, the company would always safeguard him because of his immense value.
Simultaneously, they instructed Po to submit all his MARS-related work and files, including documentary footage. They reassigned him to work with Ice, no longer allowing him to collaborate with MARS.
The Scandal’s Aftermath
The controversy surrounding Pepper and Gam continues to gain traction. As a result, MARS gains even more attention, with people—including those who weren’t fans before—searching for information about them. Thame said this situation could help their name and song gain recognition and climb the charts.
The group wonders if it’s fair for idols to have no privacy. Nano said, “If you knew the rule (no dating) from the start, you shouldn’t have become an artist.”
Thame responded by saying, “Dating someone doesn’t mean we love our fans any less than before.” What we’re doing right now—trying to keep the group together—isn’t just for ourselves; we’re doing it for our fans too.”
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The Press Conference & The Breakup
Oner Entertainment held a press conference for MARS and Pepper to address the dating scandal. With both media and fans eagerly awaiting his statement, Pepper declared that he was no longer in a relationship. He claimed they had broken up a long time ago and that the photo circulating online was from the past. Fans, satisfied with Pepper’s statement, cheered and celebrated.
“In my heart now, aside from my members, there’s only our Sphere,” Pepper said, reassuring fans.
Unbeknownst to the celebrating fans, Pepper was silently heartbroken. Fortunately, his MARS members were there for him, offering comfort and support throughout it all. His girlfriend had just ended their relationship, explaining that it wasn’t easy for her to build her career and that the scandal was affecting her and her company.
Gam’s Sacrifice for MARS and Pepper; MARS Perfect All-Kill
Po later met with Gam and questioned why she and Pepper had to break up, reminding her that Thame had a plan she previously agreed to. Gam admitted that while Thame’s solution might eventually work, it would take time, and she would rather not hold MARS back from achieving success.
Gam’s decision was a selfless act of love for Pepper and MARS. She lied to Pepper, claiming she had something more valuable than him, even though he meant the most to her. Gam hoped her actions would help Pepper realize his importance to the group and stop blaming himself for their struggles. She thought breaking up was needed to stop Pepper from lying to his fans, which could have made things worse.
In the end, everything became a turning point for MARS. Their song “Who Says” soared to the top of the charts, achieving a perfect all-kill in just one day. They trended online, gaining even more support from fans.
“And that’s the love I can give to Per—bringing back his dream,” Gam shared.
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Watching Episode 10 of ThamePo: Heart That Skips a Beat was truly an eye-opening episode for fans. It reminded us that we don’t own our idols’ lives and that we should respect their private lives.
Source: Netflix, GMMTV Official, ThamePoSeries (X Account)
