We have a new influx of exciting news updates from the BL/GL world, toe curling and audacious. The Japanese market seem to be flooded, with new shows dropping right & left, we barely have time to catch up with the ongoing drama. Competition is rift and despite that, the fans are winning!
Blue Canvas of Youthful Days
Chinese BL “Blue Canvas of Youthful Days” is set to premiere on IQIYI starting August 6. Starring Zhang Xuan and Guo Jia Le as main leads, the drama will have 12 episodes, with two different side couples. Check out the official trailers below-
Heartstopper Season Three
Netflix has dropped an adorable snippet of main leads, Nick & Charlie from the upcoming sequel, “Heartstopper S3”.
Unlock Your Love
K11D House has released the official poster for their upcoming Thai GL “Unlock Your Love Series”. Starring Bmine Jiratchaya and Near Inthira (BmineNear) as leads alongside Chacha Rita and Cake Nawaporn. Starting September 11 on GagaOOLala.
Synopsis-
The pain and disappointment of love drives Rain and Love into each other’s orbits. With the assistance of Dean and Pat, Love and Rain are able to get over the barrier erected by Rain’s painful past.
(Source: Thai = KONEONEDEE YouTube || Translation = MyDramaList)
Happy Of The End
Based on Tanaka Ogeretsu’s manga of the same name, “Happy Of The End stars Rei Sawamura from “Living With Him” and Yuuki Beppu in lead roles. Set to premiere on September 2.
Synopsis-
Chihiro Kashiwagi who is at the lowest point in life after being rejected by his family for being gay and having lost everything, meets Keito one night at a bar he frequents. Keito, who appears to be a cool and beautiful young man, is traumatized by his tragic upbringing. Their life together started off as expected, but there were some conflicts and misunderstandings; as they lived a peaceful life, they grew closer to each other, such as when Keito was impressed by Chihiro’s home cooking or when Chihiro was really pleased with the necklace that Keito gave him. They became connected through love. However, these happy days are about to come crashing down due to Keito’s past. The relationship between the two is filled with complex emotions such as attachment, jealousy, and guilt, and is sure to evoke new excitement! The ultimate sensational love story that will bring you to tears over the painful yet beautiful love between love-hungry men.
Source- Emo
Same Place, New Pace
Hour Channel has released the official poster and synopsis for their upcoming Thai GL, “Same Place, New Pace”. Starring Ferin Weerin and Great in lead roles.
Synopsis-
Pugan is an artist who likes to be quiet and private, and Amy is a bright girl whose life revolves around social media. Despite their vastly different personalities, fate brings them together at a house filled with memories from Amy’s childhood, prompting her to reflect on her past. Amy returns to her childhood home in search of her mother’s lucky things that she hopes will bring happiness back to her life. She submits an offer to rent the house for a month, with the condition that if she can’t find the items, she will move out.
(Source: H’our channel Youtube; edited by MyDramaList)
Addicted Heroin
Thai remake of popular Chinese BL adaptation “Addicted Heroin” is set to premiere on WeTV, starting 13th August. Based on Chai Ji Dan’s novel of the same name, starring August Vachiravit, Mac Nattapat, Jur Vasin, and Newyear Nawaphat in lead roles.
Official Trailer-
Angels in America
Character posters released for Yoo Seung Ho & Son Ho Jun who will be playing Prior Walter, a queer AIDS patient in the theater adaptation of Tony Kirshner’s “Angels in America. Alongside fresh visuals were also released for Son Ho Jun and Lee Tae Vin (Love For Love’s Sake), his same-sex lover, Louise Ironson. Veteran actor Lee Hyo-jung, plays secretly gay lawyer Roy Cohn while Lee’s son, rookie TV actor Lee You-jin, will be making his theatrical debut as Joseph Pitt, an unhappily married Mormon who belatedly discovers that he is gay.
Source- Korea JoongAng Daily
Secret Love Mini Series
A collaboration between QUSTORY & Bebravehub, “Secret Love Mini Series” releases official trailer. Adapted from Chinese novel “Secret Love” by J.W starring FirstOne Wannakorn and Tle Matinum in lead roles.
Live In Love The Series
Studio on Fire has released the official poster and trailer for their upcoming show, “Live In Love The Series”. Adapted from the novel “Live in Love” (Live in Love .. รักผ่านไลฟ์) by Yeonim (ยอนิม), the show stars Hearth Chindanai & Junior Chokkorn as leads. Set to premiere on 1st September.
Synopsis-
The drama depicts a pure and feel-good love story between Kla and Cake, where their story begins through live streaming and gradually develops into love.
(Source: Thai = Studio on Fire Facebook || Translation = MyDramaList)
Official Trailer-
Perfect10 Liners
Fresh stills of GMMTV new pairing, Perth Tanapon & Santa Pongsapak as they have started filming for the upcoming adaptation “Perfect10 Liners”.
We will be back with more updates, stay tuned!