With GMMTV’s political satire “Not Me Series” having successfully finished its run, the world is fast tilting on an axis.

Obviously, avid fans are looking forward to the new releases in the upcoming months. While some shows in today’s feature are already on everyone’s watchlist, we have unshared updates about some more anticipated dramas that would definitely pique your attention. Will this fresh outpour keep up with the current status quo and win hearts? Let’s find out, as we take a look at this exclusive pile up!

Thai BL

Dear Doctor, I’m Coming for Soul

Directed by New Siwaj (of UWMA fame), this show features the erstwhile “Grey Rainbow” couple Nut Nutchapon and Karn Kasidej in leading roles. The supporting cast includes Cookkai Pavadee, Yacht Patsit, Tae Weerapat Toemmaneerat and Pat Chatburirak. The drama which has been in making for more than two years, is all set to premiere on IQIYI from 23rd March, 2020. The recently released trailer seems promising and everyone is looking forward to this supernatural romance between a Doctor and a Grim Reaper.

Synopsis-

Dr. Prakam is a well-known surgeon dedicated to saving people’s lives. However, while he is trying to save lives he is constantly visited by the last person he could ever want to see. Death will show up every day trying to take the souls of the people that the doctor is trying to save. They work for completely opposing sides. One must collect the souls of the dead, the other must save lives before they reach that state. Is it possible to fall in love with the one thing you try to avoid, and how can the love story between death and a Doctor last?

(Source: Shannon0l0 from mydramalist, aspects taken from Death vs Doctor trailer)

Trailer-

KinnPorsche The Series

The most anticipated drama of 2022, IQIYI’s KinnPorsche The Series, has been in news for more than two years. Finally, this show will be gracing our silver screen on 2nd April, 2022. With its intriguing storyline, talented casting and stunning camerawork, this drama is already making waves across the entire subcontinent. Starring Mile Phakphum and Apo Nattawin in the titular roles, KinnPorsche The Series promises to be a sensual affair because of their undeniable chemistry. The show’s trailer has already increased the excitement to feverish pitch and KinnPorsche might end up rewriting history. Helmed by popular Thai director Khom Kongkiat Khomsiri, this crime thriller is surely going to be a sinful delight- sizzling hot and risque!

Synopsis-

The second son of the Mafia, Kinn Anakinn, is assaulted by an enemy causing him to flee from them until he meets Porsche Pitchaya – a young student who was hired as a part-time waiter at an entertainment establishment. Porsche saw the scene in the entertainment establishment but didn’t pay much attention to it. But then… Kinn made an offer. If Porsche could save him from his enemies, he would pay a certain amount in return. Porsche, who has the best martial arts degree and is a national judo champion, decides to get involved and helps Kinn escape. Due to his striking combat skills, Kinn wants to hire Porsche to be his personal bodyguard. Porsche was opposed and rejected Kinn, who would do anything to get what he wanted. After being terrorized by Kinn’s enemies and Kinn, he had no choice but to agree. Porsche didn’t want to be a part of this dangerous world because he was afraid that the only person he loved, his brother Porché Pitchaya, would get hurt. Porsche accepts Kinns ridiculous agreements and moves in to live with him. There is still a mystery that Porsche has to face with some very unexpected events. Moreover, the intimacy with Kinn creates a turbulent feeling in their hearts that starts to shake and become love. That path will not be easy because of the many problems and many obstacles that will come to test their love – he must stand up to endure all the problems he faces.

(Source: Lare on MDL and LazySubber)

Character Profiles-

Theerapanyakul (Main Family)

☆ Mile Phakphum as Kinn, Jeff Satur as Kim, Tong Thanayut as Tankhun with Kob Songsit playing the role of their father, Korn

Theerapanyakul (Support Family)

☆ Ta Nannakun as Macau, Bible Wichapas as Vegas with Ex Piya playing their father Kan

Kittisawasd Family

☆ Apo Nattawin as Porsche and Barcode Tinnasit as Porsche’s brother Porchay

KimPorchay

VegasPete

☆ Build Jakapan as Pete with love interest Bible Wichapas as Vegas

TimeTay

☆ JJ Chalach as Time with love interest Tat played by Us Nititorn

Bodyguards

☆ Nodt Nutthasid as Big, Bas Asavapatr as Arm, Perth Nakhun as Ken and Job Yosatorn as Pol.

Trailer-

The Miracle of Teddy Bear

Another anticipated drama on our watchlist, this show took its own sweet time with gearing towards a global release. We have some good news for avid fans who are worried about the show’s availability. This CH3 production will premiere on Netflix, starting Mar 27, 2022. Adapted from the novel “Khun Mee Patihan” (คุณหมีปาฏิหาริย์) by Prap (ปราปต์), The Miracle of Teddy Bear focuses on the romance between Taohu- The Teddy Bear and his owner, Nat. Starring In Sarin and Job Thuchapon in the titular roles, the handsome actors sure make a formidable couple. Popular SBFIVE member Tee Thanapon has been paired opposite First Parada as the second lead couple- Song and Ganesit. While the promotions are a lacklustre affair, the show has a riveting storyline and equally interesting pairings. Let’s see if this fantasy drama spells magic and money for CH3!

Synopsis-

Taohu is a giant white teddy bear and has been Nat’s object of comfort for ten years. However, he isn’t an ordinary teddy bear, he has the ability to communicate with other objects and items in the house. One day, unbeknownst to Nat, the teddy bear was miraculously turns into a young man. However, that young man can’t remember anything about himself. Taohu tries to find his own background, but everything becomes complicated when he finds out that his background is connected to the dark secrets of his owner’s family. He has to hurry because his time as a human is running out and he wants to discover the secrets of his background; but at the same time, he also wants to be closer to the person he loves the most. Will Taohu be able to find the answers to his questions and reveal all the secrets he wishes to know? And would there be another miracle that may allow him to fulfill his wish?

(Source: Shannon0l0 at MyDramaList; aspects taken from Lazy Subber)

My Secret Love The Series

Previously titled as “Secret Admirer The Series”, this show underwent a total revamp starting from the director to the cast. Despite these massive changes, the main cast are still remains the same. Starring 2moons2 star Earth Teerapat in his second BL role, alongside rookie actor Fluk Chatchawan, My Secret Love seems like a breezy college romance. As against his earlier demure portrayal of Wayu in 2moons2, Earth’s Kimman seems like a strict officer as he takes on the mantle of playing the student’s union member. Fluk Chatchawan’s Mek on the other hand is a content creator/menace who loves to act against rules and regulations. What will happen when these two diverse characters decide to be in a fake relationship?

The recently released teaser promises a rambunctious affair, as the entire storyline seems to have undergone major changes (as against the original novel by popular author Jamie). My Secret Love is set to premiere on 28th May, 2022 (international platform unannounced, most probably GagaOOLala).

Character Profiles-

☆ Earth Teerapat and Fluk Chatchawan in the titular roles of Kimhan & Mek

☆ Daniel Cheng and Bew Sitthikarn as Lee and Park

☆ Yut Kritsadayut and Sean Barrett

☆ Boat Yongyut and HP Kenji

Teaser-

609 Bedtime Story

Deep Publishing TW’s third BL venture following “Lovely Writer The Series” and “Something in my room”; avid members of Ohmfluke fandom waited with bated breaths for the announcement of this show. Starring Ohm Thitiwat (Mum) and Fluke Natouch (Dew) in their fourth show as the main lead couple, 609 Bedtime Story is fantasy drama set in a parallel universe. Directed by Golf Tanwarin Sukkhapisit, this show is part of WeTV’s ambitious lineup for 2022. The drama features well-known names like Plustor Pronpiphat (Wee), Kenji Wasin (An), Amy Thasorn (Mint), Get Sorawut (Joey), Tom Jakkrit (Ton) and Potae Watcharayu (Game) in the supporting roles.

Synopsis-

One day, a strange man is sleeping on Mum’s bed, a playboy and the owner of room 609. They both have passionate sex the first time they meet and after that, mysterious things keep happing. Mum always dreams of a mysterious event and wakes up frightened in the middle of the night. Mum tries to forget the “feeling” with the young man by having sex with women. However, it makes him think of the man of his dream more. Then, he connects the dots of the events and comes up with the theory of reverse parallel universe. Finally, he meets Dew in real life. Though their first meeting is Dew’s last day, but also the beginning that both of them will help each other to change the future!

☆ WeTV recently launched the show with much fanfare and we have some exclusive pictures from the event-

I Feel You Linger in the Air

Adapted from the novel “Sweet Smell of Love” (หอมกลิ่นความรัก) by author Violet Rain, I Feel You Linger in the Air has the distinction of being the first period romance in the history of Thai BL dramas. Starring handsome actors Non Chanon and Bright Rapheephong in the titular roles of Jom and Khun Yai, this show is also a part of WeTV’s exclusive lineup for 2022. The pairing looks good and both are veteran actors; as such, we can expect some striking chemistry between this handsome couple. Will they make it to the BL ranks?

Synopsis-

Jom is the architect responsible for the renovation of historic houses along the Ping River. There he found a plywood chest packed with old drawings. They looked strangely familiar but he was unsure how. Jom didn’t have much time for those things however as he had to hurry back to Bangkok to pick up his lover who had just returned from studying abroad. He had counted the days until he would finally meet his boyfriend again after being apart for many years only to find that his lover has brought with him a fiancé; a woman who looks like a good match for him.

Heartbroken and confused by his lover’s choice, Jom has a car accident on his way back. As his car sinks to the bottom of the river he could smell the sweet fragrance of frangipani flowers coming from the midst of the cold darkness and the sound of a deep sweet voice that said the words, “Papa Jom”

He later finds himself woke up in 1930’s Chiang Mai.

(Source: Goodreads – edited translation from Yardie on MDL)

Check Out The Series

Another show that has been in the pipeline for ages. Starring Chahub Marut and Best Vittawin in the lead roles, Check Out isn’t their first show together. Chahub and Best portrayed the role of best friends in “Skinship S1 & 2”. People were so taken with their chemistry (even though they weren’t paired together), that the production house was met with demands to cast them together in a new series. That’s how “Check Out The Series” materialized. While Chahub is relatively new to the BL genre, Best is already a veteran having starred in various BL shows like I Am Your King, Love by Chance, Until We Meet Again and the recently concluded Love With Benefits. 9NAA Productions has been actively promoting the show, which is set to premiere on 11th Jun, 2022 on Amarin TV (international platform not yet revealed).

Synopsis-

Nine and Daonuea are traveling solo, one after breaking up with his girlfriend, the other after a disappointment in love. They accidentally find themselves sharing adjoining rooms and gradually get to know each other.

(Source: boyslovefrance)

For now, we are leaving you with some sizzling hot pictures of the main leads alongside the official teaser of the show. Enjoy!

Teaser-

Japanese BL

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: The Movie

With less than two weeks left for the premiere of this highly anticipated sequel, the social media handles are rather busy maintaining the buzz. After the unprecedented success of the drama version, Akaso Eiji and Machida Keita will be returning to reprise their characters roles of Adachi Kiyoshi and Kurosawa Yuichi in its movie version. While the excitement surrounding this movie is undeniable, fans are increasingly worried about the online screening. The major glitch with Japanese movies is that it takes a long time before they are legally available on any international platform and most fans have to rely on fan subbed videos. This might be feasible for small projects, but with the kind of popularity that the Cherry Magic franchise enjoys; we are fervently hoping that the production house banks on this opportunity, so that avid fans aren’t left disappointed.

Synopsis-

The film will continue the story from the drama of the same name. How will Adachi and Kurosawa deal with their relationship now that Adachi received an order to be transferred ?

(Source: Official website & Twitter)

☆ We have the character profiles of Akaso Eiji and Machida Keita alongside supporting cast Asaka Kodai, Goto Yutaro, Kusakawa Takuya and Sato Ryo who will be reprising their roles as well.

☆ Exclusive pictures of our adorable couple as they enjoy domestic bliss while trying their best to navigate through the hellish trope of “Long-Distance Relationship”

Official Trailer-

https://twitter.com/tx_cherimaho/status/1498387537265520642?s=20&t=dVN-cmeOY89GH0cD0GctRg

Sing in Love

Adapted from the manga “Koi Kogare Utae” (恋い焦れ歌え～R.I.P.～) by Miso, Sing in Love is a psychological thriller hinging on sensitive subjects like sexual assault and rape. Starring Inaba Yu and Endo Kenshin in the titular roles of Kiritani Jin and Kai, the movie promises to be a delicate yet sensual affair based on the age-gap trope. Will this film be perceptive enough to handle this topic in the same way as Sei No Gekiyaku/Dangerous Drugs of Sex did? That’s yet to be seen, but Sing in Love is certainly the first BL movie which includes rap as one of its main elements. It will be interesting to watch a thriller percolate and steep via music. The movie will premiere in local theaters on 27th May, 2022 (international platform is still unannounced).

Synopsis–

Jin is a temporary elementary school teacher on his way to a permanent position when a traumatic event plunged him into a terrifying deep darkness. Three months later, a mysterious man named Kai provokes Jin’s memories and feelings regarding the past experience through rapping. Why is Kai obsessed with Jin? How does Jin confront his own “darkness”? Conflicts and battles for men who have been deeply injured inspire healing. And does true love exist on the other side? Struggling, suffering, we will live.

(Source: koi-uta) ~~

Trailer-

https://twitter.com/koikogareutae/status/1497044088142532610?s=20&t=H8wFOuCO0MxxOdiHSB2pbg

Taiwanese BL

Plus & Minus

No matter how far or near, they only exist for each other.

Co-produced by Taiwanese and Japanese media, Plus Minus is set to premiere on 15th April, 2020 (Viki). Starring “HIStory3: Make Our Days Count” fame Shi Cheng Hao opposite Max Lin, this show will vividly portray the love and collision in the lives of two same-sex couples. Actors Zheng Qi Lie and Matt Lee will be playing the supportive couple. The recently released trailer seems promising and we are definitely looking forward to the pilot episode!

Synopsis-

Jung and Fu are good friends who have grown up together since kindergarten. Not only are they childhood friends, they even work for the same company until an accident shakes the two. Plus is a free-spirited bartender and Jane, a divorcee who can’t let go of the past, runs a laundromat. One day the laundromat owner stumbles upon the colorful nightlife of the bartender. The two collide and slowly realize each other’s inner desires.

(Source: Yahoo News)

Trailer-

Heartstopper (TV series)

Perhaps one of the most anticipated English adaptation in the recent times (alongside Love, Victor). Heartstopper is an upcoming British coming-of-age romance television series developed for Netflix based on the web comic and graphic novel of the same name by popular author Alice Oseman. The show stars Joe Locke as Charlie Spring and Kit Connor as Nick Nelson in the leading roles, with Oseman herself as writer and Euros Lyn as Director/Executive Producer. The rest of the cast includes Yasmin Finney, Sebastian Croft, William Gao, Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell, Cormac Hyde-Corrin, Rhea Norwood, and Tobie Donovan, Jenny Walser. Production began in April and wrapped in June 2021. The show will premiere on 22nd, April, 2022.

(Source- Wikipedia)

☆ Some exclusive pictures and stills from Heartstopper’s social media handles-

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Exclusive Updates

Cupid’s Last Wish

☆ Earth Pirapat and Mix Sahaphap’s anticipated drama “Cupid’s Last Wish” has finished its run on Disney+Hotstar. As such, the show will start streaming (for free) on GMMTV’s YouTube Channel from 27th March, 2022.

Young Royals Season 2

☆ Popular Swedish teen romance “Young Royals” will soon be returning for its second season. On February 25th 2022, Netflix officially confirmed filming had begun on the second season. On the same day, a promotional video was released on social media featuring the cast at Kaggeholms gård, the set of Hillerska Boarding School in Stockholm County, Sweden. Edvin Ryding, Pernilla August, Malte Gårdinger, Frida Argento, Nikita Uggla and Omar Rudberg, Nathalie Varli, Felicia Truedsson, Mimmi Cyon, Ingela Olsson, Rennie Mirro, Livia Millhagen and David Lenneman will be reprising their roles. Ryding is cast as Prince Wilhelm with August playing his mother, Queen Kristina of Sweden. Omar Rudberg plays Simon, Prince Wilhelm’s love interest. The plot revolves around Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, his budding gay romance with a fellow student and the drama that comes with it. The series is created by Lisa Ambjörn, Lars Beckung and Camilla Holter.

(Source- Wikipedia)

☆ Social media handles are rift with this news and buzzing yet again (for the umpteenth time). And although we don’t believe this announcement as yet, here’s hoping that the rumors come true!

Keep watching this space as we bring you further updates about Boys’ Love dramas from all over the Asian Subcontinent!

(Picture Credit- Original Sources

Synopsis Credit- MyDramaList)