It’s raining BL romances and we couldn’t be happier. Join us as we take a dive into the latest announcements!

Korean GLs and Lesbian Romances

While Korean dramas dominate the Asian subcontinent, there has been a steep rise in the production of queer content. With the significant amount of queer dramas that the country is churning out, the Korean BL industry is slowly and steadily evolving. In contrast, the Girl’s Love isn’t as popular as its male counterpart and there are very few production houses vying for GL based scripts. One of the biggest announcements this week is pertaining to two GL romances from the Korean shores.

Heavy Snow

Korean actress Han So Hee was recently in the news because of her upcoming GL romance “Heavy Snow”. Quite famous for her intriguing characterization in popular shows like “Nevertheless”, “My Name” and “Soundtrack #1”, Han So Hee is well known for her diverse repertoire. The movie will be shown at 24th Jeonju International Film Festival and is probably set to premiere this year.

“Heavy Snow” is a heartwarming story about the friendship and blossoming love between two teenage girls as they navigate the challenges of growing up. Through their journeys from Gangneung to Seoul, the girls share a range of emotions and experiences that fully capture their enduring bond. Despite the physical distance and limited time they have together, their feelings for each other persist.

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No Heaven, But Love

Another sapphic romance that is making waves is “We Can’t Go to Heaven, but We Can Love/ No Heaven, But Love”. Starring “Squid Games” actress Lee Yoo Mi opposite “Anna” star, Park Soo Yeon, No Heaven, But Love tells the story of the love of girls and the friendship of friends that was hotter than any other summer in the age of apocalypse in 1999, when nothing was easy. The film will be screened at the 24th Jeonju International Film Festival as well.

Mother Mary

“The Princess Diaries” star Anne Hathaway will be paired opposite “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” actress Michaela Coel in this ambitious collaboration between A24 and director David Lowery (The Green Knight and A Ghost Story). Mother Mary will be filmed in Germany and will focus on the romantic relationship between an iconic pop star (Hathaway) and a well-known fashion designer (Cole). Cole was recently in news for playing the lesbian character, Aneka (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), who is in love with Ayo (Florence Kasumba). The songs for this movie will be composed by the Bleachers frontman Jack Antonoff with pop icon Charli XCX, while Daniel Hart will produce the original score.

Crush On You

TikTok/ YouTube Shorts’ mini-series are fast gaining traction amongst Thai BL pairings. And joining this bandwagon is the “Middleman’s Love” couple, Tutor Koraphat and Yim Pharinyakorn. Popularly known as TutorYim, they will be starring in “Crush On You”. Produced by thaiminiseries, the concept is quite similar to their previous venture, “Our Winter”. The story is based on the endearing journey of two men who meet in a shop and inevitably get attracted to each other. TutorYim are already quite famous because of their natural chemistry in “Cutie Pie The Series” and avid fans are eagerly awaiting the premiere of their solo project “Middleman’s Love”, where they will be playing the main lead couple. Meanwhile, you can either watch “Our Winter” or await the release of “Crush on You”.

“Crush On You” premieres on Thaiminiseries’ TikTok channel, every Friday and Sunday at 6 PM GMT+7 (Thailand Standard Time), starting 31st March, 2023. Reruns will be available on Thaiminiseries’ YouTube Channel on every Saturday and Monday.

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Can I Buy Your Love from a Vending Machine?

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Popular author Haruaki Yoshii’s “Can I Buy Your Love From a Vending Machine?” (Sono Koi, Jihanki de Kaemasu ka?) manga is getting a live-action adaptation. The film will be directed by Kenji Tani with Kumi Tawada acting as the screenwriter.

Ryo Matsuda will be playing the main lead, Ayumu Koiwai, while Shogo Tazuru plays his love interest, Yamashita. In addition, Yurina Yanagi will also be joining the cast.

Synopsis-

Salaryman Ayumu Koiwai just can’t tear his eyes away from the strong, muscular man as he checks on the stocks of the vending machine in his office. He may be a proper adult now, but everything about the emotions Yamashita awakens in him feels like a teenager’s first love.

(Source- Anime News Network)

Lover Merman

Adapted from Lita.P and Guy Suwanroj’s novel of the same name, Lover Merman is an upcoming Thai BL fantasy romance. The production house has acquired the copyrights for the novel and soon auditions will commence. The author has posted details relative to the storyline, revealing that Lover Merman is a dramatic romance between a human and a merman. The show revolves around love, sorrow, contention, and sacrifice with a plot is that is flavorful and has an unexpected twist.

Pray in Love

SoulChill Official are back with their second venture- “Pray in Love”. After a lot of glitches, their first project “Innocent The Series” premiered last year on Gagaoolala. The show was met with a positive response and has generated enough buzz for their upcoming project. Titled “Qi An” which literally means praying for peace in traditional Taiwanese culture, Pray in Love focuses on the nondescript romance between Officer Yuan, a policeman and Xian An, an orphan, illegitimate son of the Yang family.

“Keeping you safe is my mission. So no matter what happens to you, I will definitely help you find out the truth.”

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The Whisperer

K10 Global Content (My Ride The Series) recently released the promotional posters for their upcoming suspense thriller “The Whisperer / ศพกระซิบ”. Adapted from the novel “The Whisperer” (ศพกรซิบะ) by Phakhinai (ภาคินัย), the show stars Fluke Pongsakorn Wongpian (My Ride The Series) alongside rookie actor, Tor Komkrit. They will be playing the main lead couple, Kun & Taw.

Synopsis-

After losing his brother and sister-in-law in a tragic accident, Kun is left with the responsibility of taking care of his nephew, Dung Jai. King’s life would be difficult if his partner Taw didn’t support him unconditionally. Tragically, Kun starts seeing the spirits of his brother and sister-in-law still wandering around the house. The young man and his lover find a rented house to start a new life peacefully. But the souls of his brother and sister-in-law still follow him everywhere with terrifying whispers. There’s also a madman who keeps trying to take Duang Jai away from them. The lover who used to be faithful seems to be having a secret relationship with the man next door, Vit. When love becomes a lie, when delusions become haunting, a whisper that leads to… death!

Characters

Fluke Pongsakorn as Kun

Tor Komkrit as Taw

Navin Tanyaphichai as Dung Jai

Time Obnithi as Vit

I Feel You Linger in the Air

The month of March ended with a slew of announcements; the most anticipated one being- the teaser release of the upcoming historical BL “I Feel You Linger in the Air”. Produced by Deep Hub House (My Lovely Writer The Series, Something in my Room), this show is a fantastical time travel romance. Adapted from the novel “Sweet Smell of Love” (หอมกลิ่นความรัก) by Violet Rain, the drama pairs actor Nonkul Chanon alongside Bright Rapheephong in the lead roles of Jom & Khun. The teaser was released with much fanfare and it weaves a rustic love story with a sensual touch. Nonkul and Bright seem to share a great chemistry onscreen and the republican period styling adds a poignant touch.

Synopsis-

Jom is an architect responsible for the renovation of a historic house alongside the Ping River. There he discovers a wooden chest packed with old drawings, drawings that look strangely familiar. The contents are intriguing. However, Jom doesn’t have time to concern himself with them; he must take a trip back to Bangkok to see his love. For years, Jom has been counting the days till his boyfriend would return from his far away studies, only to find him engaged to someone else. Heartbroken, Jom comes to a place of acceptance as he runs his car into the river. In the cold darkness, Jom catches the sweet scent of fresh frangipani flowers coming from the stream and in the distance, he can make out a deep, gentle voice pronouncing clearly, “Pho Jom.” Jom will find himself waking up in 1920s Chiang Mai.

(Source: Thai = Goodreads || Translation = MyDramaList)

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Naughty Babe Series

Adapted from the novel “Naughty Babe” (Naughty Babe ดื้อเฮียก็หาว่าซน) by BamBam (ผู้เขียน), Naughty Babe Series is a spinoff sequel to Cutie Pie Series. The show focuses on the tumultuous romance between the secondary couple, Phayak Chatdecha Chen a.k.a Hia Yi (Max) and Tacha Wongteerawit a.k.a Kon Diew (Nat). Max Kornthas and Nat Natasitt will be reprising their roles from the prequel and the show is set to premiere in 2023. After generating quite a buzz last week, the pilot trailer for the show was released, and it is a delicious affair.

Synopsis-

Tacha Wongteerawit is engaged to Phayak Chatdecha Chen because of a mutually beneficial business agreement. The sweet love of Hia-Yi and Kon-Diew is like the ending of a romance novel. He was left alone when he moved in to Hia-Yi’s place. As the wedding ceremony was around the corner, he had to deal with everything alone. His name is Khon Diew, but it doesn’t mean he wants to be alone! As the distress is no longer bearable, Diew decides to flee from the future wedding to Switzerland, not thinking Hia-Yi will try to catch up with him and get into a car accident. Hia-Yi loses his memory when he wakes up and accuses Diew of being the one despising the idea of getting married! What’s with him, huh?!

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Venus in The Sky

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Probably the most surprising package in the month end bonanza, 9Naa Production released the official trailer for their upcoming BL romance, Venus in The Sky, and it is 18 mins long. Yes, the equivalent runtime for most Korean BLs. Starring Tod Pranapong and Cheque Wacharawee in the lead roles of Guy and Vee, the story focuses on the reconciliation of two close friends who drifted apart. The plot will certainly remind you of the recently concluded Korean BL “The Dating Sim” and seeing its popularity, Venus in The Sky has huge shoes to fill in. For now, enjoy the trailer, which almost seems like a short film!

Official Trailer-

Born To Be Y TheSeries

Dome Woranart (2 Moons 2, The Theory Series, The Luminous Solution) and Grain Attaphun were announced as the lead pairing for the upcoming series Born To Be Y. The show has 16 cast members with multiple pairings & is expected to air in September. The story follows a group of boys who live together while trying to get a role in a BL Project (might sound similar to the currently on-air BL drama Boy Band The Series).

(Source- BL Critic)

The cast recently attended the “Kom Chad Luek Award 19”. Exclusive pictures from the event-

Colorful Melody

28 MDP Studio (The Love of Winter & Hard Love Mission) released the promotional poster for their upcoming drama, “Colorful Melody”. The show stars Ter Sittar (The Love of Winter) as the main lead Ter, opposite Pokawin Jamsai who will play his love interest, Team. The cast and crew recently had the prayer ceremony for the show. No other details have been revealed.

The Luminous Solution

Directed by Jane Botta (SOTUS S, Our Skyy, Oxygen, Nitiman), The Luminous Solution follows two couples, both going through hardships, and the two men who make a wish to change their fate. Gun Napat (Love by Chance, Until We Meet Again, Love by Chance 2: A Chance to Love and Golden Blood) will be starring in the lead role, Patis. He is paired opposite rookie actor Mig Teerapat, who plays his love interest, Thana. Bhu Bhudis (Manner of Death & Nitiman) and Bell Rachata will be playing the secondary couple, Mai & Ryou. The show premieres on May 27 on AmarinTV34, re-runs on PTG Entertainment YouTube Channel.

(Source- BL Critic)

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Future From Me The Series

Popular author Lok LalLaa’s novel “Future From Me” will be adapted into a series soon. Producers Starlatiz have made a formal announcement with a casting call for auditions. Lok LalLaa is quite famous for her literary works like Future From Me, Half Moon and Invisible Moon. You can follow her Wattpad for the English translations of these books.

Synopsis-

Chanin Kunlakant (Baich) is an ordinary freshman from the least popular faculty in QU university and who has had a crush on Kritanai Akarawaranon (Newt) since middle school. Baich could only look at him from a distance since Newt is too good for him, like the moon beyond the sky. Newt is currently a medical student, the most popular student at QU University. One day, everything changes. Baich receives a message from his future self 15 years later, telling him that if he doesn’t flirt with Newt now, he will regret it.

Because when he stops falling for Newt, Baich’s heart doesn’t belong to him anymore. On the day he was about to marry someone else, Newt confesses that ‘he likes Baicha’. With his future self’s warning, will he be able to win Newt’s heart in the present year?

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Stay tuned, until next week!