VIVANT Season 2 sparks social media trends and cast popularity

The second season of the popular Japanese drama ‘VIVANT’ has generated significant social media buzz, particularly regarding its supporting cast. Thai actor Ohm (Thanapak Jongjayer), who plays the eccentric character Chokky, has seen a massive surge in popularity. Following his debut, his Instagram followers increased approximately eightfold, growing from 40,000 to roughly 340,000. His character’s unique mannerisms even trended globally on X.

Additionally, actress Shi Yuxuan has gained attention after appearing in the 21st episode. A former member of the idol group ‘Through Skills’, Shi expressed her excitement on social media about acting alongside lead actor Masato Sakai. Her appearance in the series led to positive reactions from Japanese netizens, who praised her performance and screen presence.