BL Mini-Bytes

Get ready to mark your calendars and set your reminders, because the entertainment world is gearing up for an electrifying lineup of upcoming movies and series. From highly anticipated sequels to brand-new originals, the stage is set for an unforgettable cinematic journey. Let’s dive into the exciting landscape of what’s on the horizon in the realm of film and television.

My Stand In

Adapted from the novel ‘Professional Body Double’ by Shui Qiang Cheng. This action packed BL stars Up Poompat, Poom Phuriphan and it premieres on April 26th 2024 exclusively on IQIYI. The story depicts Joe, the stunt man of famous actor Tong, happened to meet Ming. Having developed a deep relationship, Joe didn’t realise that Ming had always seen him as Tong’s replacement. When the truth is revealed, Joe has to take work on a foreign set where an accident takes his life. When he wakes, Joe’s in the body of a young man named Joe who’d met with an accident on the same day. With help, he’s soon living the same life as he was before—with the same people—and he meets Ming once more. In this life, Ming wants Joe back at his side as before and Joe doesn’t know why. Ming, who’s kept all memories of the old Joe, tries to find the truth about Joe’s continued life in order to return Joe to his side and give him the explanation he never had the chance to.

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Jazz For Two

Han Tae Yi lost his will to live after the death of his older brother, who was a genius jazz pianist. To Tae Yi, transfer student Yoon Se Heon is truly an uninvited guest. Se Heon has been playing jazz that reminds Tae Yi of his brother since the first day he transferred to school and gets on Tae Yi’s nerves. Se Heon also suspects that Tae Yi has a suspicious relationship with his friend Seo Do Yoon. Se Heon, who longs to play jazz freely and escape the eyes of his strict classical music professor father and Tae Yi, who wants to give up everything, was assigned to the same group for joint performance evaluation. As they practice together, they find themselves developing complex emotions for one another. However, just as their relationship begins to deepen, Song Joo Ha, a senior student who was suspended from school, returns to school, and his presence begins to stir up things between Tae Yi and Se Heon. ‘Jazz For Two’ is adapted from the webtoon of the same name by Keul Ra Jyu (클라쥬) and will premiere on March 26th 2024 on GagaOOLala for International fans.

Boys Be Brave

Adapted from the webtoon “I Can’t Confess” (고백을 못하고) by Seok Young (석영). The series portrays Jung Ki Sub who is Kim Jin Woo’s slacker friend – and secret crush. When Ki Sub asks to crash at Jin Woos place, his heart tingles to be near him everyday. But as the short stay turns into permanent mooch, how long can Jin Woo keep his true feelings under wraps and hold back from confessing? ‘Boyw Be Brave’ is currently under production and will air in April.

A Balloons Landing

There are a lot of conversations surrounding this particular Taiwanese movie starring Terrance Lau and Fandy Fan. The conversation was sparked because the producers of this movie refuse to comment on weather it is Boys Love or not, despite the fact that the released pictures and trailers suggest it is BL. The movie portrays a frustrated Hong Kong writer, Tian Yu, meets a Taipei street gangster, Xiang, and the two of them embark on a journey to find the Bay of Whales, a place that leads to paradise. Along the way, they discover unexpected twists and turns and close bonds, which brings out the message that “there is always someone like you in this world who is waiting for you.

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Heartstopper – Season 3

Charlie would like to tell Nick that he loves him. Nick also has something important to say to Charlie. As the summer holiday ends, the friends begin to realize that the year will come with both it’s joys and it’s challenges. Season 3 of Heartstopper premieres October 2024.

We Are

The series follows a group of friends in university as they try to navigate their lives and romantic relationships. The 16 episode GMMTV all star BL series premieres April 3rd 2024. We Are is the second series that GMMTV has released featuring multiple couples ‘ships’ and is expected by fans to be as popular as ‘Only Friends Series’ which aired last year in 2023.

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This Love Doesn’t Have Long Beans

Model Plawan has been a pad kaprao—no long beans—enthusiast all his life. Offered a hefty sum, he’s hired to train at a well-known chef’s table restaurant under head chef Chef Oab. His secret mission is to make Chef Oab fall for him and and to become his successor. Unfortunately, he’s shaken by the harsh and stern-looking chef who smells like holy basil. Apart from being known for his skills in the kitchen, he’s also said to be a serious perfectionist, instilling fear even in his peers. How, then, can amateur Plawan hope to measure up? This upcoming Thai BL is adapted from the web novel “No Beans and Love Me More” (รักนี้ไม่มีถั่วฝักยาว) by Ninepinta (นายพินต้า) and it features a lot of the same cast members as ‘Pitbabe The Series. The series will also be produced by the same company, CHANGE2561.

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GG Precinct

Following the success of the box office hit movie ‘Marry My Dead Body’. Netflix will be releasing an 8 episode spin-off series titled ‘GG Precinct’. Greg Hsu will reprise his role as police detective Wu Ming-Han in the sequel. No official synopsis has been released in relation to this show and it’s not been confirmed it Greg Hsu will play a starring role.

We will be back with more updates, stay tuned!

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