We had some early releases in the first week of January and although the news updates might seem tad late, it is our job to deliver the exclusives to your doorstep. Some anticipated releases have made their way to Gagaoolala, and we are pretty sure you must be dying to watch them!

Sashes and Hearts

Oxin Films release posters for their upcoming romance, “Sashes And Hearts”. Starring “Haunted Hearts” main leads Mac Alonzo, Larence Brenches alongside Ivan Cojuangco, Ethan Aguiular, Tita Krissy & Cartz Udal.

Fragrance of the First Flower Season 2

Gagaoolala Original “Fragrance of the First Flower Season 2” is set to premiere on Feb 18, 2025. Lead actresses Zai Zai Lin & Lyan Chen will be reprising their roles.

Synopsis-

Yi Min left her ex-husband to start a new life with Ting Ting. Having little experience with girls’ love, Yi Min shows her care for Ting Ting in an awkward but lovely way. Yi Min joins Ting Ting’s friends’ party, where she meets Nong, who helps them find an apartment and becomes their neighbor. As Yi Min feels delighted to make a new friend, it turns out Nong is Ting Ting’s ex-girlfriend and used to be hostile to Yi Min. Through Nong’s flashback, we see Ting Ting never let go of Yi Min, resulting in many difficulties in her previous relationships.

(Source: pavilion.taicca.tw)

Official Trailer-

Call Me By No Name

Official trailer released for MBS’s Japanese GL adaptation “Call Me By No Name”. Adapted from the mystery novel by Yuki Shasendo, the show stars Mio Kudo & Maka Ozaki. Streaming on Gagaoolala.

When It Rains It Pours

Adapted from Ichiho Michi’s novel of the same name, “When It Rains It Pours” stars GNJB’s Jun Muto and Asahi Ito (A Man Who Defies The World Of BL) as main leads. Streaming on Gagaoolala.

Khat The Lust

After quite a few hiccups, 2B Entertainment’s new Vietnamese BL “Khat The Lust” premiered on 9th January. Starring “Under the Oak Tree” couple Vuong Han & Duc Duy.

Synopsis-

The story revolves around two close friends in the same class. Phong (Vuong Han) has an absolute unrequited love for Nhật (Duc Duy). One day, Nhật confessed that he always felt “aroused” whenever he was near Phong and suggested that Phong “join him” in bed. Phong had to face a difficult choice: satisfy Nhật’s “thirst for love” and his own hidden love or reject him. How can it be right when the “thirst” of both looks the same yet they crave each other strangely!

Fight For Love

RL Studio release the official teaser for their upcoming project “Fight For Love”. Starring Thai Khang and Dac Thang. The series has a total of 7 episodes, each episode is 25 minutes long, starting from February 7, 2025 on the RL Studio Youtube Channel.

Synopsis-

“Fight For Love” tells the love story between two boys who are completely opposite in both personality and family background, THANG and BINH, however, both have the same love for music. Let’s witness THANG’s journey to pursue and conquer the heart of the shy, self-conscious boy Binh.

Exclusive Love

LINE TV has released the couple posters for “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. Set to premiere on 14th February.

Synopsis-

Wang Zhan, the cowardly successor of the etiquette company who is afraid of ghosts, meets the Ace etiquette master Tang Du Zhi and starts training. The more cruel he became, the more loving he got. The heartbroken wedding consultant Zhang Yi Qing helps his long-time crush friend Tu Jing He to organize the wedding, but he actually wants to sabotage it. Between the funeral and the wedding, watch how the four of them say goodbye to past pain and misunderstandings and redefine love and life.

(Source: Chinese = LINETV Taiwan || Translation = LUNA ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ at MyDramaList)

Reset The Series

Broadcast Thai has released the pilot for their upcoming time travel romance “Reset The Series”. Adapted from the novel by author Crystaljade, the show stars Pond Ponlawit (Fourever You) and Peterpan Tadsapon (Oh My Sunshine Night).

Synopsis-

On the night of his greatest success, famous actor Armin dies after being betrayed by his lover. However, death is not the end. Going back in time and meeting mysterious fan TD, the path to superstardom begins again.

(Source: Thai = naiin.com || Translation = MyDramaList)

Love Like A Bike

Official pilot released for Director Golf Tanwarin’s upcoming project “Love Like A Bike”. Starring Tee Thanapon, Masu Junyangdikul, Nanon Ruangdet, Ta Nannakun, Win Thanat & Danny Luciano as main leads.

I Will Turn Back This Time

Official trailer released for the Chinese BL, “I Will Turn Back This Time”. Starring Wei Long Kou and Yi Mu Li, the secondary couple from “Meet You at the Blossom” as main leads. Streaming on Gagaoolala.

Babanbabanban Vampire

Official trailer released for the upcoming Japanese anime adaptation of “Babanbabanban Vampire”. Adapted from the manga series “Babanbabanban Vampire” (ババンババンバンバンパイア) by Okujima Hiromasa (奥嶋ひろまさ), the anime began broadcasting in Japan on January 11, 2025 and will be exclusively streamed on Netflix.

Synopsis-

Ranmaru is a 450-year-old vampire who works in a bathhouse. As a vampire he is particularly picky about his blood choices, his main goal being to drink the blood of an 18-year-old virgin. To do so, he has been watching 15-year-old Rihito, the son of the bathhouse owner who saved him from near death. Rihito must not lose his virginity before he turns 18 and Ranmaru does everything he can to prevent that. However, when Rihito starts to show interest in a classmate, Ranmaru’s desperate fight to preserve the boys virginity begins.

(Source: moon at MyDramaList)

Lottery Doctor

Based on MostlyCloudy’s อาการมันเป็นยังไงไหนบอกหมอ, Bosston Suphadach (Be Mine SuperStar) and Kut Kanawut (Chains of Heart, A Secretly Love) will star in the upcoming adaptation “Lottery Doctor” alongside Jimmy Jiramate (Time Series).

Synopsis-

Nack discovers that he has an extraordinary ability to predict. Whether it’s guessing who secretly likes who, someone’s feelings or guessing which question gets a score on the test, he can guess everything; until he decides that the highest goal in his life is to become rich. So he turns to becoming good at guessing lottery numbers. But nothing seems right. Nack can’t guess the correct lottery numbers by himself. He tries many times failing repeatedly until he meets ‘Jafar’ who Nack has idolized as a god. To find the numbers that will make him a millionaire, Nack has to bring himself closer to Jafar.

(Source- Meb)

Reverse With Me The Series

SiamSi Studio has released the official trailer for their upcoming sapphic romance “Reverse With Me The Series” (sequel to “Reverse 4 You The Series”). Adapted from the novel “Reverse with me: Across Millions of Orbits” (Reverse With Me ล้านวงโคจร) by Zezeho, the show stars Pitchatorn Santinatornkul & Kwon Chokejindachai as main leads, the show is set to premiere on 5th February. The story is set in the same universe as “Reverse 4 You The Series” and focuses on Karan, Fourth & Jattawa’s daughter, who has her mother’s ability to manipulate time.

Synopsis-

Amid the intricate waltz of time, Kliaokhluen’s life was spared seven years ago by a mysterious medical student Karan who possesses the extraordinary power to manipulate time. Saved from the brink of death, Kliaokhluen found her life purpose, yet the only remnant of her savior was a name. Haunted by an unfulfilled connection, Kliaokhluen embarks on a relentless quest for Karan. She pursues a medical degree to follow in the footsteps of her enigmatic savior until fate takes an unexpected turn when, amidst the frantic urgency of the emergency room, their paths converge once more. Karan emerges, not as a fellow student but as a cold and distant cardiothoracic surgeon. Kliaokhluen, now a seasoned sixth-year medical student, struggles to bridge the gap, yearning for acknowledgment and understanding. As the lines between past and present blur, secrets unfold, revealing a complex accident from years ago and the icy demeanor of the woman who holds the key to Kliaokhluen’s unanswered questions. Will Karan remain indifferent, refusing to recognize her unique ability to control time, or will their intertwined destinies finally unravel?

(Source: Meb)

PorschArm the Wedding

Thai celebrity couple Porsche Apiwat & Arm Sappanyoo finally got married on 10th January. Star Hunter Entertainment has released the official trailer for their reality show featuring the popular couple who have previously starred together in BL shows “Together With Me”, “Ai Long Nhai” & “Caged Again”. The series will showcase their iconic love story in Asia’s first-ever LGBTQIA+ wedding reality show.

Aino Kisetsu Series

9Naa Production release first posters for “Aino Kisetsu Series”, the sequel to “Kiseki Series Chapter 2”. Starring P Ekkapop Tata, Pan Jirachot, PJ Kritsana, Plai Chattrin & Tontae Tinnakorn. Set to premiere in May.

Idol Factory Lineup 2025

In a gala event held on Sunday, Idol Factory officially announced their upcoming projects for 2025/2026 alongside releasing the pilot trailers for the following anticipated shows-

My Sweet Heart Jom

Idolfactory has released the official pilot for their upcoming adaptation”My Sweet Heart Jom”. Adapted from the web novel “Wanjai Phuyai Jom” (หวานใจผู้ใหญ่จอม) by Naoto, the show stars Saint Suppapong and Poom Nuttapart as main leads.

Synopsis–

When he gets tangled up with a mafia boss’s son’s girlfriend and ends up in a scuffle, young Yothin needs to find a safe place. Instead of sending him overseas, his father decides to send him to the countryside! There, he stays in Bang Pho under the care of subdistrict headman, a close friend of his father. He’s also under the watchful eye of the village headman who happens to be the subdistrict headman’s grandson and is overseeing his probation. As Yothin spends more time with Jomkhwan, his perception of the village headman begins gradually to change.

(Source: Idol Factory)

Interminable TH

Adapted from the web novel “Asongkhai” (อสงไขย) by Sine (ทราย), “Interminable TH” stars “The Sign” couple Billy Patchanon and Babe Tanatat as main leads.

Synopsis-

The love between lord Khun Yai and Kaewta, a traditional Thai dancer, remained unfulfilled, leading to a tragedy that hindered Khun Yai’s soul from being reborn. In Kaewta’s new life, he encounters the ancient Thai house inhabited by the owner’s spirit. Memories of the past come to the surface.

(Source: Idol Factory)

Somewhere, Somehow

The “Dream GL” couple Fay Kanyaphat and May Yada will be starring in a new project “Somewhere, Somehow”, which is being adapted from the web novel “Somewhere Somehow” (Somewhere Somehow : รัก ปาก แข็ง) by Monmaw (ม่อนแมว).

Synopsis-

A funny and joyful love story between a talented female engineer and a beautiful, fierce vice president that will make you smile, laugh, and cry together.

Cranium

Becky Armstrong & Freen Sarocha are all set to star in their fourth project “Cranium”. Adapted from the novel “Cranium” (Cranium ปริศนาซากมรณะ) by Nalan (ณลัน), the show is a crime thriller, set to premiere in 2026.

Synopsis-

As two of the very few biological anthropologists in the country, a catastrophic plane crash forces two doctors and former university rivals Bussaya and Phinya to work together. While identifying victims, the discovery of an unexpected skull adds a new layer of mystery to the investigation. At some point during their work, a shift in their typically adversarial relationship occurs.

We will be back with more updates, stay tuned!