GMMTV renames ‘Scarlet Heart Thailand’ to ‘Scarlet Heart Ullavee’

GMMTV has changed the title of its forthcoming series "Scarlet Heart Thailand" to "Scarlet Heart Ullavee" in response to an online dispute. Accusations emerged that the costumes in the show bore resemblance to traditional Burmese royal attire. This controversy originated when Myanmar netizens noticed parallels between the outfits in the program and garments donned by royals in the erstwhile Burmese court.

In response, GMMTV released a statement clarifying that the narrative unfolds in a fictional metropolis named Ullavee. They elaborated that the costumes were inspired by diverse Asian cultures and did not aim to assert or depict any specific cultural facets as uniquely Thai. The studio affirmed its respect for cultural diversity and all cultural identities.

"Scarlet Heart Ullavee" is a television adaptation of the Chinese novel "Bu Bu Jing Xin" by Tong Hua. The plot revolves around a contemporary woman who is transported to an alternate era, assuming the identity of Fong Nuan, a lady from Ullavee. There, she becomes entangled in a power struggle amongst seven princes, as well as a tale of love and destiny.

The principal cast comprises Win Metawin, Tu Tontawan, Nanon Korapat, Tay Tawan, Fourth Nattawat, Phuwin Tangsakyuen, Perth Tanapon, and Force Jiratchapong.