Korapat Kirdpan
A Thai actor who transitioned from beloved child star into a versatile leading man, captivating audiences with complex and challenging roles.
Born 2000 (age 26)·Thai actor, model and singer·Birthday: December 18·Generation Z
Biography
Korapat Kirdpan, known universally as Nanon, grew up on Thai television screens. A child actor of notable charm, he faced the tricky transition into adult roles, a leap many fail to make. Nanon, however, used his early fame as a foundation. He deliberately sought out complex characters, most notably in the critically acclaimed series 'The Gifted,' where he played a morally ambiguous student with hidden powers. This role shattered his boyish image and proved his dramatic depth. His versatility was further cemented by his lead role in the hit BL series 'Bad Buddy,' where his chemistry and nuanced performance won international fans. Nanon has evolved into a thoughtful performer who selects projects—from thriller to romance—that challenge both him and his audience's expectations.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Korapat was born in 2000, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Korapat Was Born
The biggest hits of 2000
#1 Movie
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Best Picture
Gladiator
#1 TV Show
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Korapat's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2000Born
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2005Started school
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2013Became a teenager
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Could drive
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2018Could vote
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2021Turned 21
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 26 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Gained widespread critical acclaim for his lead role as Pang in the hit Thai series 'The Gifted' (2018).
- Starred as Pat in the massively popular BL series 'Bad Buddy' (2021), expanding his fanbase globally.
- Began his career as a child actor and successfully transitioned to leading adult roles in his teens and twenties.
Did You Know?
His nickname 'Nanon' was given to him by his mother, inspired by a cartoon character.
He is a graduate of Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Engineering.
He is also a singer and has released several original songs and soundtracks for his dramas.
“I choose roles that scare me a little, because that's how you grow as an actor.”
