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| ‘Almost Attached at the Hip’: Shelly Phetsai and Aom Pundao Reveal Real-Life Romance. (Credits: 9entertain) |
The rumours can finally be put to rest. Popular Thai GL stars Shelly Phetsai Chanrueang and Aom Pundao Panyabaramee, affectionately known by fans as ShellyPundao, have confirmed they are dating, turning one of Thailand's most beloved on-screen partnerships into a real-life romance. For fans who spent months analysing every smile, every glance and every behind-the-scenes interaction, the news feels less like a surprise and more like the world's slowest mystery finally getting its official ending.
The pair captured viewers' attention through their performances in "Roller Coaster The Series", and excitement is already building for their upcoming GL drama "By Your Side".
While audiences originally fell for their chemistry on screen, it turns out the connection continued long after the cameras stopped rolling. According to the actresses, they now spend so much time together that being apart almost feels unusual.
Speaking about their daily lives, Pundao revealed that in a typical week they spend at least four days together. Whether it is grabbing meals, hunting down snacks, visiting cafés or simply enjoying each other's company, their routine has become remarkably intertwined.
The pair even joked about their habit of sitting across from one another and exchanging compliments. Apparently, staring lovingly into each other's eyes at cafés is not just something reserved for drama scripts anymore.
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| Shelly and Pundao Reveal How They Handle Misunderstandings in Their Relationship |
Pundao shared that she often sends videos and photos she discovers online to Shelly, simply because she wants her partner to experience the same happiness she feels.
Shelly, meanwhile, admitted she enjoys looking through everything Pundao sends her. The habit has become such a normal part of their relationship that a day without sharing random content now feels strangely incomplete.
"We do it all the time," the couple explained. "If one day it doesn't happen, it feels like something is missing."
the way Shelly grabbed her favourite part and pulled her bb...🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠#Shellypundao pic.twitter.com/ZxiJftYbVI
— sidXp ˚ʚ🧸ɞ˚ (@hey_syd1) June 8, 2026
Their relationship has not been entirely free of bumps in the road. The two openly admitted they have experienced misunderstandings along the way, including one memorable period when they sulked and tried to work things out for nearly a month.
Yet rather than seeing it as a serious falling out, both described it as part of learning about each other and growing closer.
"We don't really see it as fighting," they said. "It's more about learning who the other person is."
One issue both feel strongly about is communication. According to the couple, nothing frustrates them more than hearing news about one another from somebody else first.
"the two shared that misunderstandings do occur. They once sulked and made up with each other for as long as 1 month. But in the end, they were able to reconnect. They see it not as fighting but as learning about each other" 😭😭#shellypundaopic.twitter.com/uBqIhvkMGQ pic.twitter.com/Ewab6JEMJs
— ana⋆𐙚🧸 (@shelndao) June 11, 2026
For Shelly and Pundao, matters involving their relationship should always be discussed directly between them before anyone outside the relationship gets involved.
"It's our relationship," they explained. "We should be among the first people to know what's happening, not hear it from someone else."
The honesty behind those comments has resonated with many fans, particularly because it presents a relationship that feels refreshingly normal despite the spotlight surrounding them. Between working together, spending time together and building a relationship together, both actresses say their lives currently feel comfortable and balanced.
Their confirmation has naturally sent GL fandoms into celebration mode. Social media quickly filled with supportive messages, fan edits and reactions from viewers who have followed the pair since "Roller Coaster The Series" first aired.
Some fans described the news as a "win for GL fans", while others joked that their favourite pairing had decided to remove all remaining ambiguity once and for all. Not every reaction has been identical, however. Some netizens expressed surprise at how openly the pair discussed their relationship, while others praised them for their honesty and maturity.
Many comments focused on the fact that the actresses spoke not only about happy moments but also about misunderstandings and communication, making the relationship feel genuine rather than overly polished.
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The timing could hardly be better. With anticipation already growing for "By Your Side", interest in Shelly and Pundao continues to rise.
Fans who loved watching them navigate romance on screen now have an extra reason to tune in, although some are already joking that future scenes may become impossible to separate from reality.
For now, Shelly Phetsai Chanrueang and Aom Pundao Panyabaramee appear content enjoying the simple things together, whether that means sharing meals, exchanging videos, complimenting each other in cafés or spending hours side by side.