After a quiet week, we had a slew of announcements dropping left & right. It seems that the BL/GL world is never at rest. Bidding our time to bring you the latest updates, we have collected exclusives from all over the globe!
My Ex’s Wedding
Directed by Thanwimon Onpaplew (Sindy), the upcoming Thai GL movie “My Ex’s Wedding” released fresh stills from the last day of workshop. Starring Lux Sulax (Jay), Prom Kanchanisara (Natty), Mulan Sekporn (Grace) and Anji Arisa (B), the movie is scheduled to release in theatres in 2024.
Synopsis-
When Grace receives an unexpected invitation to Jay’s wedding, her ex she still loves, tensions rise and emotions run high. Will the wedding turns into a chaotic mess, and whose hand will Jay take in marriage? Join the rollercoaster of laughter and tears in “My Ex’s Wedding”
(Source: official poster)
Your Dear Daddy The Series
We are finally getting closer to the release with the official pilot reveal for upcoming adaptation “Your Dear Daddy The Series”. Adapted from the novel “Until You #RiakDadSiThan” (Until You #เรียกแด๊ดสิธาร) by CEO, the show stars Poonpun Jitaboon & Fluke Pusit in lead roles as Saithan & Sila.
Synopsis-
Haunted by his past, Saithan is unwilling now to tie himself to anyone. On holiday in Chiang Mai, he happens to meet Sila, the wealthy owner of Phu Saengdao farm and hotel. The two find themselves strangely drawn to one another and ultimately spend a night together, thinking they wouldn’t see each other again. Within a few days, however, Saithan’s status changes from Sila’s hookup to his debtor after a car accident with the child of an influential local. Sila happens upon the situation and volunteers to settle the issue and pay for the damages. Wanting to prove that he can step up and solve his own problems, Saithan withholds the truth from his family and decides to work for Phu Saengdao farm in order to pay his debt. Sila himself is having a good time; he now has a friend to chat with, to sleep with and lift him out of boredom.
(Source: Thai = Sanook.com || Translation = MyDramaList)
OMG! Vampire
Long-Frank’s upcoming romance “OMG! Vampire” is set to premiere on 19th May on We TV Thailand. Directed by Phadej Onlahung, the show stars Frank Thanatsaran & Lee Long Shi in the lead roles. This is their third project together after “Love Syndrome III” & “Crazy Handsome Rich”.
Synopsis-
After waking from a century-long sleep, vampire Phum finds that the land of vampires has banned gen-x vampires from falling in love. The new law doesn’t suit Phum and he invites his gang of close friends—Sen, Run, Mix and Jolie—to flee to the land of humans where people have more freedom. Getting there, however, won’t be easy. They’ll need to put their names down in the Bible of Life and take the bodies of their parallel human selves, mindful that there may be consequences. Phum finds himself living the life of a broken-hearted young man. Life in the land of humans is turning out to be a chaotic undertaking when he meets Patrick, the owner of a secret bar, and ends up working for him.
Heartstopper S3
Heartstopper S3 is set to premiere on 3rd October. Starring Kit Connor & Joe Locke in the lead roles, Netflix made the announcement alongside a teaser featuring a snippet of the new Billie Eilish song “Birds of a Feather.” William Gao, Yasmin Finney, Jenny Walser, Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell and Tobie Donovan will be returning to reprise their roles, with Jonathan Bailey, Hayley Atwell and Eddie Marsan to joining the cast in Season 3.
Synopsis-
Charlie would like to tell Nick that he loves him. Nick also has something important to say to Charlie. As the summer holiday ends and the months race on, the friends begin to realize that the school year will come with both its joys and its challenges.
As they learn more about each other and their relationships, plan social events and parties and start thinking about university choices, everyone must learn to lean on those they love when life doesn’t go to plan.
Jack and Joker
YinWar’s fans can rejoice, filming has begun for their upcoming romance “Jack and Joker”. Starring popular BL couple War Wanarat and Yin Anan in the titular roles of Joker & Jack, the show is a collaboration between YWPB and Dee Hup House (producers of “I Feel You Linger in the Air, Step by Step and Lovely Writer The Series). Joining Yin-War on this dangerous crusade are Prom Ratchapat (“En of Love Series”), Mark Siwat (“Love By Chance”, “Bite Me”, and “Dear Kitakyushu”) and Bonz Nadol in the supporting roles of Tattoo, Aran and Hoy.
Blossom Campus
Strongberry releases official trailer for their upcoming college romance “Blossom Campus”. Set to premiere May 16th 2024 on IQIYI, Viki and Gagaoolala. Starring Son Byeong Hoon Choi Dong Ho & Woo Hyeok, the show has 6 episodes with a runtime of 20 minutes each.
Synopsis-
The drama depicts Kim Min Jae, a transfer student majoring in Practical Music and working part-time at the library, and Lee Kyu Ho, a Taekwondo major who helped him. Since their first meeting, the two have become entangled and closer, leading them to develop a romantic relationship.
(Source: BLUPDATE2022 Twitter)
Xiao Xiang Yi Jiu
C-itrus Official releases official trailer for their upcoming Chinese GL, “Xiao Xiang Yi Jiu”. Starring Chen Honglei & Zhang Jiayu in lead roles, the story hints at an office romance between a boss & her employee who had a crush on each other when they were young, and met again after a long separation. This time, can they stand by each other’s side?
The Last Time
Jumdee Film releases official poster & teaser for their upcoming Thai BL, “The Last Time”. Starring Pakoo Atiwat & Pao Piched in lead roles, the show is set to premiere on 7th June. International platform still unannounced.
Synopsis-
Ryu is a skilled young writer who has a girlfriend, Pin, who he’s dated since high school. They love each other and plan to marry. But perhaps because of Ryu’s fate, he loses her forever in a car accident. Ryu blames himself. He withdraws and starts leaning on alcohol. With the arrival of Arm, the grandson of the owner of the company where Ryu works, and their gradual relationship, Ryu’s world begins to brighten again. When Ryu finds out that he has cancer and may not have long to live, Arm goes all in caring for him and the two decide to live together. However, the world is always cruel. When Arm and Ryu learn the truth of something that tears them apart, Ryu disappears from Arm’s life. Arm tries every means to find Ryu without any luck, until finally, Arm gets a box. This box contains all the answers.
(Source: Jumdeefilm YouTube; edited by MyDramaList)
Official Teaser-
Takara no Biidoro
A live-action drama adaptation of Minta Suzumaru’s manga “Takara no Biidoro” has been announced. This work depicts a pure, single-minded, sweet-sour love story between Taishin Nakano, a junior who moved to Tokyo from Fukuoka, and Takara Shiga, a caring senior. This work won 3rd place in the comic category at the BL Awards 2023! It is a work that is attracting a lot of attention right now, winning first place in the BLCD category at the BL Awards 2024. The show will start airing on July 1st.
Synopsis-
Taishin has moved to Tokyo from his hometown of Fukuoka in order to reunite with Takara, a stranger who had consoled him in his grief the year prior. However, despite finally getting a chance to express his gratitude to Takara at college, he is given the cold shoulder! But Taishin, undeterred, decides to pursue Takara anyway, and Takara finds himself becoming more and more enchanted by Taishin’s straightforward and earnest gaze.
(Source: SuBLime)
Source- Chill Chill BL
Knock Knock, Boys!
A collaboration between We TV Thailand & Kongthup Production, “Knock Knock, Boys!” is set to premiere on 30th May. The show is a coming-of-age romcom starring Seng Wichai (Secret Crush On You), Best Vittawin (Check Out), Nokia Chinnawat, and Jaonine Jiraphat in lead roles.
Synopsis-
Virgin Almond makes a wager with his three roommates—Latte, Thanwa and Peak. If one of them manages to hook him up with his crush, he’ll cover one year of their rent.
(Source: MyDramaList)
We will be back with more updates, stay tuned!