January came to an end as a package deal with surprising updates from both the BL/GL world. As a connoisseur of both genre, we were left stunned with the sumptuous display of rather captivating content. Join us as we walk through the exclusives from last week!

Secret Relationship

Official poster released for the upcoming Korean adaptation “Secret Relationship”. Adapted from the webtoon “Secret Relationship” (비밀 사이) by McQueen Studio (맥퀸스튜디오), the show stars Kim Jun Seo, Cha Sun Hyung, Kim Hoyoung, and Cha Jung Woo in lead roles. Premieres on Watcha & IQIYI from February 27.

Synopsis-

Smart, clever, and resourceful, Da On worked hard to overcome being poor. But his cheap ways are getting on the last nerve of his coworker, Sung Hyeon, who hates him! After an incident with his own impoverished parents, Da On is suddenly growing closer to Sung Hyeon while balancing feelings for his former tutor, Jae Min. With mixed emotions and unspoken secrets, will Da On be rich with love or fall back into poverty?

(Source: BLSeriesNews Instagram)

Love Under Mask The Series

Cambodian Production House Kool Play reveals the cast for their upcoming romance “Love Under Mask The Series”. Starring Finn & Devid as main leads, the pilot will be released soon.

The Ex-Morning

Filming has begun for GMMTV’s upcoming office romance “The Ex Morning”. Starring Krist Perawat & Singto Prachaya in lead roles alongside Aou Thanaboon & Ohm Thitiwat.

Synopsis-

When broadcaster Pathaphi gets demoted following a public shaming, his ex Tamtawan is given the job of helping him rebuild his reputation.

(Source: MyDramaList)

Heart Stain

Individual character teasers released alongside the official trailer for the upcoming Korean adaptation “Heart Stain”. Adapted from AG’s webtoon, the show stars Kim Ji Oh, BXB Hamin, and Kang Yeon Jae. Set to premiere on Gagaoolala, starting 6th February.

Justice in the Dark

The drama adaptation of Priest’s BL novel “MoDu/ Silent Reading”, “Justice In the Dark (Abyss)”, starring Zhang Xincheng & Fu Xinbo, made a surprise premiere on Youku with 8 episodes available for VIPs on 18th February, 2023. Unfortunately, due to heavy censorship, all episodes were taken down and the show never saw the limelight again. The show was initially scheduled with 30 episodes and ardent fans have been awaiting the release of the remaining episodes for the last two years. Surprisingly Japan came to the rescue and this crime thriller is finally free from the dungeon. The adaptation will now be available on the Japanese streaming portal WOWPW, in March, with the planned 30 episodes.

Synopsis-

The story is now set in a sci-fi-esque Xinyuan Civilization Year 253 where rising crime rate and its relation to “zero-degree empathy” have become a topic of interest. The murder of a deliveryman leads to a criminal organization and the culprit turns out to be someone with “zero-degree empathy”. Police officer Luo Wei Zhao who is in charge of the case finds that things are not as simple as they seem. In subsequent cases, the wealthy Pei Su also seems to be caught in the middle.

(Source: Chinese = Youku || Translation = MyDramaList)

The Wedding Banquet

Official poster and trailer released for Andrew Ahn’s remake of the 1993 classic queer hit “The Wedding Banquet”. The modern reinterpretation stars Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, & Han Gi-chan. Premieres in theaters on April 18.

Synopsis-

A gay man makes a deal with his lesbian friend: a green-card marriage for him, in exchange for in vitro fertilization treatments for her.

Official Trailer-

Lost in the Woods

Halo Entertainment in collaboration with Viu Thailand & Hollywood Thailand will produce the upcoming adaptation “Lost in the Woods”. Adapted from the novel ‘ฤดูหลงป่า’ by theneoclassic, the show stars Tonhon Tantivejakul and Arm Varot. Premieres in March.

Synopsis-

A handsome and ultra-materialistic boy who is sent into the woods to prove himself and an older man who has a painful past and isolates himself in the woods. They develop feelings for each other, but their limitations stand in the way, and they doubt their relationship can actually develop further.

(Source: thai.film)

Queendom The Series

Thai GL author Salmon Writing has been in news for the past few months after selling the adaptation rights for quite a few of her novels. The grapevine has been buzzing with excitement surrounding her novel adaptations and speculations relative to the production houses with the relevant copyrights. Putting most rumors to rest, the first of her adaptation was announced by WeTV Thailand. Based on the novel “Queendom” (QUEENDOM ซ่อนใจไว้ที่เธอ) by Salmon (แซลม่อน), the show stars Pam Tarradee & Arhoung Nattawadee.

Synopsis-

When lifelong rivals are forced to swap bodies, leading to an unexpected closeness. In this competition, whose heart will be the first to fall?

(Source: WeTV)

Memoir of Rati

Fitting has begun for GMMTV’s upcoming adaptation “Memoir of Rati”. Adapted from the novel by P. Picha, the show stars Inn Sarin & Great Sapol alongside Boom Tharatorn & Aou Thanaboon.

Synopsis-

Set in the Thai Buddhist year 2458 (1915 CE), this is the story of the relationship between a common orphan and a high-ranking official. Amidst conflict, love blossoms and is preserved in every heart.

(Source: Thai = realdramastationfanclubplus Instagram || Translation = MyDramaList)

My Safe Zone Series

Ch3Thailand releases fresh stills and official pilot for their upcoming GL, “My Safe Zone Series”. Starring Miu Natsha & Lena Lalina in lead roles.

Official Pilot-

Fight For Love

RL Studio release the official trailer 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.

CATMAN

Gap Jakarin and Pentaii Natthanit to star in Ch3Thailand’s upcoming reels/short-form drama “CATMAN”. They were recently seen together in the sapphic adaptation “The Secret Of Us”. Premieres February 1st on all social media platforms.

Last Meal Universe

Official poster released for the Thai BL adaptation “Last Meal Universe”. Adapted from the novel “Ahan Mue Sutthai Kon Lok Klai Pen Thang Duang Awakat” (อาหารมื้อสุดท้ายก่อนโลกกลายเป็นทางด่วนอวกาศ) by Rangsimant (รังสิมันต์), the show stars Ritz Rueangritz & Gun Napat in lead roles.

Synopsis-

Shun is a galactic civil engineer with a unique assignment: demolishing Earth to make way for a new intergalactic expressway. Naturally, earthlings have no clue of this impending doom. On his first day on earth, Chondan, the owner of a quaint Thai restaurant, enthralls Shun with his mouthwatering homemade dishes. Consequently, Shun secretly postpones his world-ending plan, lured by the promise of more delicious meals with Chondan. If he ever grows tired of the flavours, he can return to his original mission.

(Source: PatheNeuro X; edited by MyDramaList)

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