Famous producer Tik Kanyarat is working on her first major girl-love series project, bringing together many top actors. Throughout the production, various news stories emerged, causing Tik significant stress and pressure.
Recently, at the "4 Elements: The Grand Unveiling" event held at Union Hall, 6th floor, Union Mall, Tik spoke about the 4 Elements project and even broke down crying during the interview, releasing the emotional burden she had been carrying.
Can you tell us about this big project?
“It really gave me goosebumps because now I’m both the investor and, at one point, I wondered if I was actually a victim myself (laughs). This is a giant project for me. It feels like it’s no longer a first step. I’m really trying to make this project a success. It’s a mega project for me — from being a small actor to stepping into producing.”
“I’ve done some series and dramas before, but this is truly a mega project where I feel a heavy responsibility — from production, working processes, coordination, even backstage and front-of-house tasks. It feels all-encompassing because instead of just one small series, we’re combining four stories, so the work is quite stressful.”
“Some people may have seen me post about being stressed. I’ve vented a bit because I really am stressed about the work. I want it to be the best, the most fulfilling, and to satisfy everyone as much as possible. So I try to pay attention to every detail.”
Why did you feel at one point like you were a victim?
“Oh, no (laughs). I’m just a person who stresses and internalizes every detail from everyone. Sometimes I take comments, feelings, and everything around the work and put it all on myself. Each day I have to adjust, fix, and improve.”
“So it feels like, what am I doing? What project requires such a collective effort? Normally, I’d be relaxing on a trip, but now I’ve become one of the victims. I absorb everything everyone experiences and try to fix every issue. Wherever there’s a flaw, I try to smooth it out perfectly. So I jokingly say to myself, am I the investor or the victim?”
Did you ever feel discouraged along the way?
“I never really gave up, but sometimes I did feel discouraged. Honestly, it’s impossible for a big project not to have moments like that. But I keep fighting. Sometimes I just need some encouragement. Reading messages can change my stress into motivation because I truly want to do my best.”
Have you received many discouraging comments?
“There have been some, because social media always has supporters and critics. But I’m in the middle. Since I work with many people, many companies, many fandoms, I feel responsible to coordinate well and try to fulfill everything perfectly. When I read harsh comments, it stings a bit. I just wish people would wait a little. I have reasons for everything I do. I want to fix every mistake or gap and truly fill in those cracks.”
Have you found ways to fix those gaps yet?
“Actually, I’ve been addressing every detail and things are quite perfect now. I’m trying to make everything as good as possible. Those gaps have been patched up. But this is a new experience for me — a big project, stepping into producing for the first time.”},{
Even today's event is a big project gathering and a large fan meet — a first step. Of course, every step has mistakes, and my company and I accept those and are ready to fix them and improve future work. Everyone knows there will be some issues, but we’ll use them as motivation. For future projects, knowing what happened, we will continue to fill those gaps and make things as polished as possible.”
What kind of encouraging feedback has lifted your spirits?
“I’m receiving encouragement from everyone — all companies, all fandoms, fans of each artist, and everyone involved. I’m really grateful. I read and understand what’s happening, and I appreciate the positive support and the space they give me to keep going. Sometimes I take a deep breath and push through. Now I can breathe and carry on with this good encouragement and motivation.”
Did the worst periods affect your health?
“Um… (cries) Normally, my heart races quickly anyway. There was a time it was beating very fast. It’s hard to explain. (Did you have to see a doctor?) No, it’s due to my own condition. When stressed, my heartbeat can become irregular. (Is this the worst experience of your life?) Actually, it’s related to my thyroid condition. Sometimes stress accumulates, and I remember once I was just having fun as Tik Kanyarat, never expecting to be so affected by comments like this.”
What is your goal for these four series?
“Ideally, I want them to be as perfect as possible and deliver complete work to everyone. (Going international?) (laughs) Yes, I want to reach that. I work with the feeling that I want every project to be 100%. Like my past work, I always try to fully fulfill every project to the best of my ability.”
“However, since many companies are involved, I try to fulfill everything as best as possible. I want to do my best because, first, it’s my reputation, and second, I want this to be a big project people talk about — that a single young person can make.”
How has the feedback and reception been?
“I’m really grateful because many see me as the queen of GL (Girls' Love). Some even joke about me being the president of the GL association. I appreciate all those playful comments; it’s fun. This is something new for me, stepping into the scene quickly. So, I combine what I learned as an actor and producer to create something special.”
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