We have some juicy updates lined up for your perusal, the BL/GL world is getting versatile and we have an evolving repertoire of unique storylines bursting with different flavors, creating an atmosphere of intrigue and mystique.
My Damn Business
GND Studio (“Fake Buddies”) have announced their next project. Titled “My Damn Business”, the show stars Jeon Yubin (“Blue Of Winter”) along with Jaebin Jeong in lead roles.
Petrichor The Series
Official poster and teaser released for the most anticipated Thai GL of the year. A collaboration between IQIYI, One31 Thailand and TV Thunder Series, “Petrichor The Series” is set to premiere on November 23 on iQIYI.
Adapted from the webnovel “Petrichor — Rust in the Rain” (หยดฝนกลิ่นสนิม) by SixTeenSeven, an author duo comprised of DobbyMANU7 and hitokage,the crime thriller stars the uber popular couple, Engfa Waraha & Charlotte Austin in lead roles.
Synopsis-
The first field deployment of Lieutenant Tul, a rookie officer assigned to the Criminal Investigation Department, unexpectedly brings her face-to-face with Dr. Cherran, a physician from the Institute of Forensic Sciences. Their differing work attitudes create a considerable gap between them, making it challenging to find common ground. Amidst the crime scenes reflecting societal issues, Detective Tul also contends with pressures from a working system favouring influential groups. She navigates the interference aimed at protecting allies and the societal currents that could influence the case’s outcome. At least Tul’s integrity remains intact amidst these challenges. When she teams up with forensic doctor Cherran, they methodically analyze the evidence left at crime scenes, leading them closer to identifying the perpetrators in each case. With time, both Tul and Cherran grow to trust each other more, working tirelessly to protect the lives of the innocent and ultimately deliver justice to the families of the victims.
(Source: Meb)
Official Teaser-
Club Friday S16: Hot Love Issue- (Family Tragedy)
“This Love Doesn’t Have Long Beans” actor Aon Kasama, stars in “Club Friday S16: Hot Love Issue- (Family Tragedy)”. The drama also features Lift Supoj and Tae Chayapat alongside Yuyee Alissa. Set to premiere on September 20 on One31 Thailand, with reruns on VIU Thailand.
Official Trailer-
Spare Me Your Mercy
Possibly the most anticipated thriller of the year, “Spare Me Your Mercy” has wrapped up filming. Director Wo Worawit Khuttiyayothin (Century of Love) who has been regularly posting updates on his X, tweeted about the same. Adapted from the novel “Euthanasia” (การุณยฆาต) by Sammon (แซมม่อน), the show stars Tor Thanapob & JJ Krissanapoom in lead roles.
Synopsis-
Do we have the right to determine our own death? The rising death rate in terminally ill patients raises a doubt in Police Major Wasan’s heart he cannot shake. Recently, just before he could make it back to her, his mother has passed away. Given the circumstances, she may be one in a series of suspicious deaths. Dr. Kantaphat, the doctor who’d taken care of Wasan’s mother in her final days, becomes important to his grieving heart. The deeper his feelings grow, however, the more the mystery seems to link back to his lover, bit by bit.
(Source: Thai = tunwalai.com || Translation = MyDramaList)
Bad Guy My Boss
Promotions are in full swing for the upcoming office romance “Bad Guy My Boss”. Based on the novel by anin19, the show stars James Hayward and Kad Ploysupa in lead roles. Set to premiere on Gagaoolala, starting September 15.
Synopsis-
Aware that it is not appropriate for an employee to fall in love with his own boss, “Patt,” a personal assistant to an austere, mixed-race businessman, “Ares,” therefore tries to restrain his emotions and maintain their relationship on a boss-employee basis. However, Patt’s effort is constantly challenged by Ares’s persistent attempt in making him his “one and only” sweetheart. Amid the intense competition in the red ocean of billion-baht-worth businesses where many rivals also want to win Patt’s heart, Ares needs to remove his unlovable characteristics in order not to lose Patt to anyone. Of course, transforming his personality is not as easy as undressing his assistant!
(Source- VIRF)
Official Trailer-
Exclusive Love
LINE TV & HWC Entertainment held the blessing ceremony for their upcoming Taiwanese BL “Exclusive Love”. Starring Mao Qi Sheng, Zhang Jia Sheng, Xu Wei Ze, Pu Jing Heng, Sun Mai Jie, and Zheng Li Yu in lead roles.
Synopsis-
The story centers on Wang Zhan, a timid second-generation funeral director with dreams of becoming a singer, who struggles with the responsibility of taking over his family’s business. His life takes a dramatic turn when he meets Tang Duzhi, a disciplined and charismatic ace mortician who becomes his mentor.
(Source- BLtai)
Love Is Like a Poison
TBS Drama releases official teaser for “Love Is Like A Poison”. Adapted from the novel “Doku Koi: Doku mo Sugireba Koi to Naru” (毒恋~毒もすぎれば恋となる~) Makino Keisuke (牧野圭祐), the show stars Hama Shogo & Hyodo Katsumi as main leads. Set to premiere on Netflix, starting 10th September.
Love in the Big City
The movie adaptation of the year, “Love in the Big City” is gearing up for its theatrical release on October 2. Starring popular actors Kim Go Eun & Steve Noh in lead roles, the film is based on the novel “Love in the Big City” (대도시의 사랑법) by Park Sang Young (박상영). As such, we have official posters coupled with the trailer and visual stills to delight you!
Synopsis-
Characterized by her sharp tongue and daring attitude, Jae Hee is always at the center of gossip and hateful rumors. Meanwhile, Heung Soo is set on keeping his gay identity a secret for life. One day, in the back alley of a hotel, Jae Hee discovers Heung Soo’s secret by chance. Contrary to Heung Soo’s worries, Jae Hee keeps his secret and even helps him in a critical moment. As the two misfits begin to rely on each other, they secretly move in together and attempt to find love in the prejudiced world they live in.
(Source: Plus M)
Official Trailer-
Smells Like Green Spirit
MBS releases official teaser for their upcoming manga adaptation “Smells Like Green Spirit”. Based on the manga by Saburo Nagai, the show stars Araki Towa, alongside Sono Shunta and Fujimoto Kodai.
Synopsis-
Mishima, a student at a school in the countryside, is bullied by his classmates. The reason is because he’s seemingly gay. In reality, Mishima does like guys so he doesn’t resist their bullying, and instead, finds solace in secretly cross-dressing. One day on the rooftop, Mishima finds the lipstick he’d lost before in the hands of Kirino, one of the bullies… and Kirino was about to put on the lipstick that Mishima used on his own lips. This is the story of young boys looking for a place they can really be themselves.
Source- Anime News Network
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