“Woonsen’s” family is warm, loving, and full of laughter. There are six members in total, led by “Jae Song,” whom everyone respects and fears because of her tough personality—even her husband, “Hia Kao,” has to submit to her. While Hia Kao tends to side with the children, Jae Song is always strict with them.
“Woonsen,” the eldest daughter, is a beautiful and stylish young woman, but her personality completely contrasts with her appearance. She is tomboyish and agile like a boy, which makes her father worry that she might be a “tom,” especially since girls often pursue her. The second and third children, “Guay Jub” and “Shanghai,” are twin sons who don’t look very alike and constantly cause trouble in the household. Jae Song often forces them to do the same things, which they dislike. The youngest, “Udon,” is a mischievous boy as playful as a monkey but extremely intelligent.
On the other hand, Wachara’s family is the complete opposite. They are a traditional, aristocratic family with strict discipline—especially “Khun Samorn,” who is orderly, strict, and stern. She raised her children in a very old-fashioned way. Her husband, “Khun Thongchat,” is a reserved retired government officer. Wachara, their handsome youngest son, is very afraid of his father. He appears somewhat feminine, having grown up under the delicate care of his older sisters.
The eldest sister, “Sahlim,” is strict and works as a home economics teacher. Another sister, “Waree,” is cheerful, talkative, and very close to Wachara; she runs a handmade goods shop. Khun Samorn longs for a grandchild but worries about her son, who seems timid and uninterested in women. None of the daughters show any sign of getting married either, which makes her even more anxious that Wachara might be gay, especially since he has many transgender friends.
Jae Song’s family and Khun Samorn’s family have been close for generations. Both mothers are concerned that their children may have unconventional orientations, so they come up with a plan: to make Wachara and Woonsen marry each other. When the two find out, they both try to refuse. Woonsen is being pursued by “Praowsai,” the daughter of the factory owner where she works. Wachara arranges to meet Woonsen to discuss the situation, with Praowsai and “Pongsak” tagging along, but it ends in an argument—none of them are willing to compromise.
The two mothers then devise a plan to bring Wachara and Woonsen closer. Khun Samorn manages to pressure Wachara into agreeing to the marriage, as he is quiet and obedient, unlike Woonsen, who protests loudly. Jae Song, on the other hand, pretends she will commit suicide because she wants a grandchild, forcing Woonsen to give in.
As the wedding approaches, misunderstandings and chaos ensue. Woonsen mistakenly believes Wachara is in a relationship with his male friend. Meanwhile, “Netnapis,” a woman secretly in love with Wachara, becomes enraged when she learns about the marriage and vows not to let him belong to anyone else.
After the wedding, the newlyweds move into Wachara’s condo. Their married life is filled with comedic situations, misunderstandings, and interference from both families. The couple struggles to develop a real relationship, even attempting (awkwardly and unsuccessfully) to consummate their marriage after being pressured to produce a grandchild.
Eventually, a series of misunderstandings drives them apart. Wachara believes Woonsen does not love him, while Woonsen becomes hurt and confused by his cold behavior. However, their relationship takes a turning point when emotions boil over, and they finally become a real couple.
Just as things begin to improve, Netnapis re-enters their lives, moving in with them and causing further misunderstandings. Woonsen later discovers she is two months pregnant and rushes to tell Wachara, only to find him comforting Netnapis. Feeling betrayed, she gives him an ultimatum.
Netnapis then pretends to commit suicide to manipulate the situation, but Woonsen sees through her act. Wachara, however, misjudges Woonsen as heartless. The conflict escalates until Netnapis attacks Wachara with a knife. He is injured while trying to stop her, and she is eventually handed over to the police.
In the end, will Woonsen and Wachara reconcile and truly understand each other? And will their baby be a boy or a girl? Follow this heartwarming yet chaotic story in the drama “Unexpected Couple.”
