Fans expressed collective disappointment when Tonhom Sakuntala announced she would stop live-streaming with Uncle Ging, thus ending the beloved on-screen pairing #HomGing. Recently, Tonhom explained the reason behind her decision to announce stopping their live streams and ending the pairing. She said it was out of consideration for their fans who were waiting, and she honestly admitted she had emotionally invested herself in the role. Later, she found out that Uncle Ging was already involved with someone else, so she had to stop quickly, not wanting to deceive the fans or force continuing the live streams.
Why did you write such a long post?
"Posting has two purposes: one, when we've taken on many jobs but can't fulfill them, so clients should understand there are reasonable reasons. It needs to be clear so clients don't think we are unprofessional for canceling. Second, fans of 'HomGing' were really waiting to watch the live streams, which had been postponed due to floods. Since it was clear it wouldn't continue, we wanted to show them that we truly care."
Why is it not continuing?
"The situation changed. As a pairing, when we do live streams together, there are cute moments. Don't compare this to the previous interview; it's a different energy."
Why is that?
"At the time of the last interview, I was cheerful. Just last week, actually. My life felt like a sitcom. I was excited and emotionally involved during the interview. Meanwhile, Uncle Ging was live streaming, and a mysterious chat message appeared at that moment."
It was like a hellish moment—on one side, the woman feeling sweet and excited, and on the other, he had just publicly introduced someone else. I thought, 'Oh no, what do I do now?' I wondered how the client would react, and they said, 'It's okay, the live stream will go on.'
The flooding situation caused some postponements, but when it was time to continue the live stream, the client confirmed proceeding. I then asked myself, how can I perform as a cute on-screen couple while he's involved with someone else? Would I be harassing him? It felt uncomfortable to work under these conditions. Also, if I acted like I liked him and wanted to play along, would viewers feel we were deceiving them?
But he never said who sent the mysterious chat message?
"Netizens have already dug up everything. (Do you know who it was?) Ultimately, I talked to Uncle Ging. The decision to post was a mutual conclusion, not just mine. We felt this was the best way to end things."
Everyone wonders, 'Did Uncle Ging deceive Tonhom all along?' The answer is no. At the time we worked together, he was truly single. The moments we shared were real. But along the way, circumstances changed when he got involved with someone else. It happened just then."
I wondered, should we continue? No, better not, because he respects the fans who love us and came for the 'HomGing' moments. If we can't give them that anymore, better to stop."
So that person was really his partner?
"Yes, Uncle Ging started seeing someone. When I decided to speak out, it was because I didn't want to deceive the fans. I felt I couldn't continue since everything until then had been real. If I live streamed now, I wouldn't be able to keep my composure or do my job well, so I decided to stop."
But people say the earnings from this were quite substantial?
"Yes, quite a lot. Honestly, I felt very apologetic to the clients because 'HomGing' was very popular then. But both of us agreed it felt uncomfortable working together. We would be tense, and since it wasn't fun anymore, we decided money wasn't everything. I believe in my own live-streaming abilities and can continue on my own."
How did you talk to the clients? How was the arrangement with Khun Boy?
"We posted first to surprise the clients, to stun them, so they would understand there was an issue. Then we explained we had a solution: that Khun Boy (Boy Pisanu) would stand by. We wouldn't exclude him. If you compare the digital footprint from last week's interview where I said 'No Boy,' now Boy's presence is equal to mine. I pulled him up to my level. I think Boy is a very good friend."
Does he know he has to replace the chemistry we lost?
"I called him and asked for help. We're close friends, so I swallowed my pride, even the words I once spat out at myself. He said no, 'There is no one else, Boy. Without you, I don't have a friend either.' So I told him to tell me what to do, and I would gladly do anything."
Did he get to hear your last interview where you talked about him?
"Yes, he heard it. He has a lot going on in his head—some things couldn't be broadcast because they might have been crude."
Is Khun Boy's rate the same as before?
"Yes, Boy agreed to lower his rate to the original client rate, which is quite reasonable. We gave the client the option to have Uncle Ging replaced slightly. Tonight at 7 p.m., 'HomBoy' will be live streaming. Thanks to Madame Fin for supporting us everywhere. Book quickly because Boy's rate is quite high, though he doesn't realize how famous he really is—he's very popular now."
You didn't say that last week?
"That was probably fake news. If anyone shared that, please delete it."
Was this situation caused by your own emotional investment?
"It wasn't just me emotionally involved. It was both sides. Matters like this can't be one-sided. You can't blame just the woman. We both played along, we both engaged. It was mutual."
Meaning that outside the live streams, you teased each other? Like when you asked Phi Pong Phatthalung, knowing I like him, to ask if it was okay? He said yes. So you didn't think it was acting during the live streams? You asked, 'Uncle, when you asked Phi Pong, were you single?' He said yes, he was single then. But when did the situation change? That part is unclear."
Are you upset since many fans believed you were a real couple?
"It felt like being dumped (laughs)."
Does Uncle Ging know?
"No, because we weren't really together. This is just my own feeling."
Were you shocked? Your writing seemed like a heartbreak confession.
"I had ChatGPT help me write. Half is my wording, half ChatGPT's. It's quite clever."
Are you sad it ended so quickly?
"Not at all. I understand the situation completely. I kept telling Uncle, 'You're not at fault.' I want to tell people in the comments not to blame him."
But some are blaming you?
"They can't blame me either. Try not blaming anyone, don't insult anyone. Some relationships have no fault; it's about timing and circumstances. If you're disappointed there's no more 'HomGing,' think of it this way: let him gain experience first, then maybe he'll return with equal experience."
People say your honesty is your social responsibility to your followers—to stop pretending if it's not real.
"That's my nature. When someone comments, 'Oh, Hom is fake, it's marketing,' I can't stand it. I respond every time. If you think I'm fake, your people-reading skill is very low. I've never hidden my feelings; I always show my true reactions. This is the clearest in the entertainment industry. Nothing is fake except maybe my face! I wish I could fake it like marketing, but I can't—I always put my heart into it."
Any message for your future on-screen pairings?
"It's okay, I'll find a new partner for the on-screen pairing."
Seriously, is there a chance with Boy?
"With Boy? He's too tall; I'm this height, and he's that height. Please review the clip from that day."
Is there a chance because many feel there could be chemistry?
"It's possible (laughs). Is there a digital footprint? I hope everyone supports us and thanks Khun Boy again."
What's wrong with Khun Boy? He has the six-pack, the clothes you like. Don't you have any interest?
"He's great. Watching him doesn't make me nauseous at all. I'm delighted but honestly too shy to touch him."
Should this moment be compared to last week?
"Please send support my way today. I've faced a lot, but I'll remain calm. He's right here, very tall. Thanks so much for coming down to live stream with me and help me."
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