After the age-gap couple, young DJ Petchja Wichian Kusolmanomai and the fresh-faced student Neptune, his non-celebrity girlfriend, had a dispute and both sent messages to fans in a group implying they were going their separate ways, shocking and disappointing fans and sparking questions about what happened.
Recently, DJ Petchja attended the launch event for “AVATR RAMA6 SHOWROOM by Eternity At One” at the new showroom and service center on Rama 6 Road, where reporters asked him about the situation.
Asked about his relationship with Neptune?
“We’re fighting, but we’ve cleared things up.”
Why did you send that kind of message in the group?
“Oh, you mean my fan group? Suppose people fight; I won’t livestream because I’m not in the right state of mind. My fans, almost a thousand who love me a lot, worry about me. I don’t want to hide things from them, so I tell them we’re fighting and might break up. Otherwise, they keep asking why I livestream alone without her.”
“Even when we’re good, they still ask. I care about my fans’ feelings and want them to know but I’m not making any official announcement. Our love is youthful; it’s normal to have on-and-off moments. I don’t want news of breakups and reunions. It’s just normal for people who love each other to break up, get back together, and make up.”
What is your current status?
“We’re broken up now, waiting for her to apologize. (Why don’t you apologize?) I don’t know.”
You broke up but still talk every day?
“Yes, we haven’t fought. Maybe it’s a small issue I don’t like, and I don’t like being forced.”
Are you sure you’re not at fault?
“Definitely. I told my smart nephew the other day, who asked why I never speak out during problems. I said because I’m a man, I don’t have to say anything, even if I’m not wrong. We’re gentlemen; we let people think what they want.”
“I was touched by a fan’s comment asking why people always blame men when couples fight, even though men and women are equal nowadays. Maybe I’m not at fault, but people already decide.”
What if she doesn’t apologize?
“That’s okay. Will I apologize? No. We’re broken up. People grow and make mistakes. If we truly love each other, we forgive.”
Do you think she will apologize?
“Yes, she is trying. (Smiles) She’s sweet. I love her; she loves me. Of course, she’ll apologize. Whoever caused the problem must fix it.”
How does she apologize?
“She says hi, but it’s strange. Maybe Gen Z kids don’t know how to apologize. She greets me as usual, like nothing happened. Am I soft-hearted? No, I’m confused—are we really not angry? We talk normally. We’re not mad or fighting, just some things I dislike.”
Is this a Gen Z style breakup?
“Maybe. When we first dated, she said in a livestream not to worry if we broke up, because she’s young. I understood then it would be like this.”
Do you want an apology?
“Not really an apology, just that she tries to reconcile. I’ve never been upset with a girlfriend before, but the news came out without my words.”
How should the headline read?
“We’re broken up now, but if she apologizes sincerely, I can forgive.”
Or do you have to tell her directly to apologize?
“I already told her. I don’t understand why I have to tell her to apologize. I’m not mean. She hasn’t done anything wrong. It’s probably just a matter of understanding; young couples fight all the time.”
So should you tell her exactly what you don’t like?
“Yes, she knows. What confuses me is when people connect it to Nuclear Hansah (Hansah Jungwiwatwong),”},{ I joked that trouble has found me. Our house is cold, so we invited friends for a barbecue. I invited mine, she invited hers. Taika wanted to play with Neptune, but the nanny wasn’t there, so the mother brought her child over. When she arrived, they played football together. Nuclear sat and chatted with my friends since it had been a while. I livestreamed for three hours then, and some people wondered if Nuclear’s visit was the reason, but it wasn’t; they see each other all the time.”},{
People say when an ex announces being single, you become single too?
“Oh, what timing! (Do you think you’ll get back together?) No way. We’ve been like siblings for four years. It’s impossible. Nuclear’s ex and I eat, shop, like siblings. Nuclear is the same. When netizens say no one would tolerate this, that’s not true. If you were in my shoes, you’d know we’re really like siblings. The flame is completely out.”
So Nuclear and Neptune have no problems at all?
“They don’t. Also, I saw comments saying ‘Good they broke up, don’t help raise the child, that’s hard.’ Sorry, our house has four nannies. In the morning, they take the kids; Nuclear picks up the kids; Neptune just comes to play. I cook. She’s not a nanny. We’d never bring a partner to be a nanny. They just play; they’re like siblings.”
Is there any comment you really want to clear up?
“Yes, I wrote them down (takes paper). Some comments say it’s good they broke up. I want to say to those people, that’s a toxic attitude. When people break up or a business fails, good people encourage and say, ‘It’ll pass, stay strong.’
But if you say ‘It’s deserved, break up,’ that shows how cruel your heart is. If someone in your family dies and you say ‘It’s deserved,’ you’re a truly evil person.”},{
Also, comments saying on-and-off love stories are nonsense and should stop being reported. Honestly, I don’t want to do interviews; I want to focus on the floods. Today, all my fees will be donated to flood relief in Hat Yai. Some netizens say bring constructive news; if you don’t like negative news, just scroll past. Will I sue for damages to help floods? No, I won’t. I feel sorry.”},{
And comments saying ‘Good they broke up, I feel sorry for him.’ Sorry, everyone thinks I’m a casanova. I’ve said in livestreams I’ve never cheated or had affairs. I just like to go out and enjoy life. When single, I live my life, but when I have someone, I care for them with all my heart. So why feel sorry? I take good care of everyone.”},{
Another comment says I’m too old, the generation gap matters. That’s irrelevant. It’s like liking new or old music. I might be old-fashioned but not old. Younger people might be older in mindset. It’s about how you take care of yourself.”},{
So age-gap love isn’t a problem?
“No problem. It depends on how we handle it. We must understand our partner is young. When they don’t understand, we should teach or explain, not say ‘Why don’t you understand?’ Gen Z is facing the world now, while Gen X like me has seen it all. So we should be glad they experience things without over-teaching.”},{
Or do you have to apologize face-to-face?
“I don’t know.”
You haven’t seen each other since the quarrel?
“We haven’t met since breaking up. (How many days?) Today is the third day. Do I miss her? Of course. We’ve been together eight months.”
How do you want her to apologize?
“Can you advise her? She’s sulking. How can I tell her what to do?”
How long do you think you’ll be single?
“Depends if she apologizes. Apologizing means caring and wanting to continue. If a man apologizes, he might bring flowers, take her to dinner. I’m the apologizing type — standing outside the house, in the rain, playing guitar and singing.”
Is this the biggest fight in eight months?
“Yes, fighting is normal when you’re a couple.”
So there’s still a chance to get back together?
“Yes, if she apologizes sincerely. People should always forgive. The fight wasn’t serious; if it was, apologies wouldn’t fix it. Don’t read too much into it. She didn’t do anything wrong. Maybe I’m the one at fault.”
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