GMM TV’s “23.5” features Ongsa and Sun as the main characters, going through high school life and online interactions. Ongsa’s decision to pose as “Earth” on Instagram to wish Sun goodnight leads to a web of secrets, as Sun mistakenly believes Earth is a boy.
Despite the thrill of finding an internet friend, Ongsa deals with the fear of losing Sun’s friendship if the truth comes out. As their virtual bond deepens, Ongsa struggles with the dilemma of revealing her true identity to Sun. The anticipation builds as Sun eagerly awaits her birthday, hoping to meet Earth in person.
Ongsa’s guilt intensifies as she worries about spoiling Sun’s special day with her deception. In the latest episode, Ongsa’s internal conflict reaches a climax as Sun’s birthday approaches. Despite her fears, Ongsa chooses honesty, offering Sun a heartfelt gift as a gesture of sincerity.
23.5 Episode 5 Recap
In Episode 5 of “23.5,” Ongsa receives flowers that Sun believes are from Earth, leading to confusion and mixed emotions. Meanwhile, Aylin faces bullying at school, causing Alpha and Luna to intervene and offer support. As Sun’s birthday approaches, speculation mounts about whether Earth will attend, causing tension and excitement among friends.
Sun invites Ongsa, Tin, Charoen, and Aylin to her birthday, making Ongsa worry about her secret identity as Earth. Despite her worries, Ongsa is determined to make Sun’s birthday special, even as she deals with guilt and uncertainty. As the party goes on, Sun’s disappointment grows when Earth fails to appear, leading to a heartfelt moment between Ongsa and Sun as they deal with friendship and forgiveness.
In the aftermath of Sun’s birthday party, Ongsa falls into a dilemma and is torn between revealing the truth about her identity as Earth or preserving her friendship with Sun.
With Aylin’s encouragement, Ongsa decides to make amends by gifting Sun a bracelet, hoping to close the rift caused by Earth’s absence. As Sun receives the heartfelt gift, her forgiveness calms Ongsa down and they’re able to have fun at the party.
23.5 Episode 5 Review
While the chemistry between Ongsa and Sun is to die for, there’s still a lot of doubt whether Sun would be willing to forgive Ongsa after finding out her secret. The latest episode was a rollercoaster ride, with Sun eventually forgiving Earth even when they didn’t show up at her birthday party.
There are so many signs that make it obvious who Earth is, but Sun continues to live in delusion. Ongsa’s way of dealing with the situation may not be the best, but it is understandable that she doesn’t want to risk losing her only best friend. In the upcoming episode of 23.5, Ongsa will be much closer to revealing the truth about her identity than ever before.