This week was bonkers with a surreptitious downpour of exclusives and concerning news updates. We haven’t had a single moment to rest with the BL industry churning out more shows/dramas than we could catch up with. While the downpour doesn’t seem to cease for now, let’s catch up with upcoming Asian BLs/GLs on the block!
Monthly Archives: October 2024
Our Favorite Asian GLs So Far (2024)
2024 was surprisingly the “Year of GLs”. From a few succinct shows like “Gap The Series” & “Fragrance of the First Flower” which made their mark on the international platforms, we didn’t have any sapphic representation before. The tables have turned, with several prominent releases this year, and we have new fandoms coming into existence, more couples gaining traction.
“Monster Next Door” Series Review (Ep.5 to 12)
“Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place.” – Zora Neale Hurston
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“Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
In the darkness, there’s always a light, and when that light is love, it shines even brighter amidst the shadows. Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo, a new Korean BL drama, captures this beautifully, blending love and pain in a way that intensifies both. The story follows high schooler Lee Do Hoe (Kim Nu Rim) and his strained relationship with his strict father, the local Taekwondo master. Everything shifts when Sin Ju Yeong (Lee Seon), a cheerful student from Seoul, arrives, bringing hope and warmth into Do Hoe’s bleak world. But soon, the light Ju Yeong offers is threatened by the darkness that Do Hoe has known all his life.
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“Avanin Avan” Movie Review
“All people should be treated equally regardless of who they are or who they love…” – Ending Quote
“Twilight Out of Focus” Series Review (Ep.1 to 12)
“Twilight Out of Focus” is a romantic BL anime that focuses on 3 couples that are involved in a high school film club. The leads are taken on a journey, from roommates/friends to lovers, enemies/rivals to lovers and the nonchalant/bubbly couple that grows on us.
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“Eccentric Romance” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
Cute is the perfect word to describe the new Thai-Korean BL drama Eccentric Romance.
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BL Mini-Bytes
We got some piping hot news pouring from close quarters, unexpected ouster of a renowned adaptation that is set to premiere soon. While the queer community is eagerly awaiting the show’s release, it was stuck by traditional conservatives. Apart from that, we also have updates about some of the most anticipated dramas in 2024!
Our Favorite Korean BLs So Far (2024)- Part II
While we are having a constant outpour of Japanese and Thai BLs, Korean BLs seemed to be slow on uptake this year. We didn’t have any continuous projections, but the shows that premiered were indeed a worthwhile experience. We had some complicated adaptations with nuanced storytelling and casting that made waves across the continent. Spilling the beans, let me share my favorites from 2024!
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Sharing the “Addiction for Love” with Director Yuan Danop
Breaking through stereotypes seems to be Director Yuan Danop’s favorite pastime. Recently in news for his Thai remake of the Chinese BL adaptation “Addicted Heroin”, Mr. Danop had a careful consideration in mind while recreating the original which was widely popularized because of its sexual undertones. There were mixed responses; while some applauded his attempt to tackle the subject with sensitivity, others were disappointed with the lack of NC content (which is fast becoming a norm in the Thai BL industry). Is breaking out of the mold a diffident procrastination? We sought answer to this question as we sat down for a thoughtful conversation with the talented filmmaker!
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The BL Xpress 