How fitting is it that LinglingKwong and Orm Kornnaphat, the breakout stars of the 2024 hit Girls' Love series The Secret of Us, were born in the same month? For fans of the beloved pairing, fondly known as Lingorm, May 2025 brought a double dose of joy and excitement.
Known collectively as The Purple Fandom or JKRs, Lingorm fans had much to celebrate, with Ling’s birthday on May 11th and Orm’s birthday on May 27th. The result? A month-long celebration that transformed May into what many now call Lingorm Month.
From thoughtful gifts and fan projects to major advertising takeovers, the scale and creativity displayed by both solo fans and shippers were nothing short of extraordinary. In this article, we dive into why May 2025 was such a memorable chapter in the Lingorm story, starting with the older of the two stars, LinglingKwong.
LinglingKwong Turns Heads with Global Birthday Projects
If there’s one thing we’re sure of, it’s that Ling must really love cake. Reports suggest she received up to ten beautifully crafted cakes from friends, fans, and well-wishers. One especially sweet moment came when Orm presented Ling with a cake she transported from Macau to Hongkong, an affectionate gesture that warmed hearts and showcased their close bond.
Fans from around the world went above and beyond to celebrate Ling, especially her dedicated Chinese fanbase. One of the standout projects was a full BTS Skytrain wrap in Bangkok, an incredibly rare and prestigious birthday tribute. In fact, only a handful of Thai celebrities, including Win Metawin, Mew Suppasit, and Becky Armstrong (through a Maybelline collaboration), have had similar projects on the Skytrain. Ling now joins that elite list, solidifying her status as a fan favorite.
The celebrations didn’t stop there. Her Chinese fans also lit up over 1,000 digital screens across various cities in China, and displayed a 40-meter-long birthday banner in Kalasin, the place where her career first began. This was described as the longest fan art banner in Thailand’s history.
Bangkok Lights Up for LinglingKwong
In Thailand, fans kept the energy high with projects at Central World, Siam Center, and Interchange, as well as a charming Tuk Tuk parade that featured 15 tuk tuks cruising through Siam, MBK, and Yaowarat, all emblazoned with birthday wishes. Over at MCC Hall, 76 screens ran tributes to Ling for three consecutive days.
Coffee shop and cup sleeve events also popped up around Bangkok, transforming the city into a celebration zone. Whether you were commuting, shopping, or grabbing a latte, Ling’s birthday spirit was everywhere.
Luxury Gifts and Unmatched Fan Power
Fans didn’t just stop at visibility, they gave generously too. Ling received an impressive collection of luxury gifts from brands like Miu Miu, Dior, Rimowa, and Loewe, along with cash gifts amounting to millions of baht.
The birthday hashtag #HappyBDLinglingkwong quickly gained traction, amassing 677,000 tweets and an astounding 2.2 million engagements, with over 14,000 users actively tweeting about her birthday. It's clear that Ling's fanbase is not only passionate but powerfully organized.
A Month of showing love: LingOrm Fanclub Lights Up Bangkok with Birthday Tributes for Ling and Orm
A fanclub dedicated to both members of the beloved on-screen couple organized a stunning birthday tribute that lit up some of Bangkok’s most iconic locations throughout the month of May 2025.
An LED screen birthday ad campaign at MBK Center, one of the busiest and most recognized shopping landmarks in central Bangkok. Known for its heavy foot traffic and popularity among locals and tourists alike, MBK Center became a glowing stage for the fan-organized display.
For two separate weeks, LingOrm’s radiant visuals lit up the LED screens, drawing the attention of thousands of shoppers and passersby. The location was carefully chosen for its visibility and significance, allowing fans to share their admiration for both stars in a high-impact, public setting.
To extend the celebration beyond the mall, the fanclub also launched a birthday E-poster campaign across three major BTS Skytrain stations, each strategically located in central Bangkok and serving as key transit points for daily commuters.
These electronic lightboxes and digital displays gave fans and commuters daily glimpses of the duo, making them almost impossible to miss. With high-frequency rotations and premium visibility, the campaign turned everyday commutes into moments of joy for fans and casual viewers alike.
Whether at a bustling shopping center or a major train station, the LingOrm fanclub’s birthday projects demonstrated not only their dedication but their ability to create unforgettable experiences in public spaces. May 2025 truly became LingOrm Month, with Bangkok itself acting as a canvas for love, celebration, and fan creativity. Lingorm’s fanbase also organized a blood donation project for fans to give back to the community.
Charity Fanmeeting
The stars of the day then watched a touching video made by the fans for them. Ling and Orm expressed their appreciation to fans and reiterated their commitment to acting together as a gl cp pair. Later came the big announcement that their upcoming series Only You will air in July. In the end, during a press session, Ling hinted at preparing a very important gift for Orm.
The most eye-catching part of the event were the gifts given to lingorm by their fans.
Around 20 couple fanclubs from all over the world applied to give gifts to Lingorm on the day and they were given 1 meter of space each. Aside from couple fanclubs, Lingorm’s solo fanclubs also gave eye watering gifts to show their love to their favorite idol.
Fans from the Philippines customized funko pop dolls for the girls and organized food support to show some love to the girls' stomachs as well as their hearts. The amount of cashgifts was not officially quantified but from the piles of money visible at the event, it was clear that Lingorm received millions of bahts from fans.
Thai Star Orm Kornnaphat Celebrates Her 23rd Birthday with Glittering Wishes, Fan Love, and a Gift That Melted Hearts
A Star-Studded Shower of Birthday Wishes
As soon as the clock struck midnight, birthday greetings poured in across social media, with Thai celebrities and influencers joining the celebration. Among those who publicly wished Orm a happy birthday were Engfa Waraha, Bam Saralee, Yeena Salas, Alie Blackcobra, Junji Janjera, Nont Intanont and others, a true who’s who of the Thai entertainment scene.
But it wasn’t just local admiration. International luxury brands also chimed in with their birthday greetings, including Dior, Omega Watches, Maybelline, and Bvlgari. Thai beauty and lifestyle giants such as Smooth E, Ichitan Drink, Cathy Doll, and Sushiseki Thailand also joined in the celebration, spotlighting Orm’s growing influence as both an actress and a brand ambassador.
A Celebration in Lights: Fan Projects That Stole the Show
Another standout moment was the Keep Silent Takeover at ICONSIAM. Fans showed up wearing T-shirts from Orm’s fashion brand “Keep Silent,” and as night fell, the glow-in-the-dark logo turned the riverside mall into a luminous sea of support—visually striking and deeply moving.
Gifts Fit for a Star: Chinese Fans Go All Out
Chinese fans took their love to luxury heights, showering Orm with a jaw-dropping selection of birthday gifts. These included gifts from: Bvlgari, Loewe, Tiffany & Co., Balenciaga x Under Armour, Dior High-Top Sneakers, Alexander Wang Jean Shorts and many more carefully chosen pieces, each a reflection of Orm’s chic, modern aesthetic.
A Birthday Hashtag That Trended Worldwide
And the digital love didn’t stop there. Orm’s birthday billboards popped up in high-traffic locations such as Hongdae and Myeongdong Stations in Korea, Landmark 81 and Vincom Ba in Vietnam, and Thailand’s MBK Center and MCC Hall. Chinese fans also took it a step further, lighting up 271 screens across 128 cities in China in a jaw-dropping show of global devotion.
The Gift Everyone Was Waiting For: Ling’s Surprise
In the days before her birthday, Ling playfully teased fans with baby chicken emojis. The suspense ended in the sweetest way when Orm finally received her gift: a baby parrot called Abu Chicken. It was a deeply thoughtful gesture, as Orm had once described a parrot she raised as her “representative animal.” Her delight was obvious, and fans couldn’t get enough of the moment.
With both Ling and Orm celebrating their birthdays in May, the month has now become a cherished time for fans of The Secret of Us. And as the fan projects continue to grow bigger each year, one thing’s for sure, Lingorm Month is here to stay.