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The month of Valentine’s brings lots of joy, happiness and exclusives if you are a part of the BL/GL world. With updates pouring in from all corners, our favorite stars were busy with rustic photo shoots. Buckle your seat belts as we take you on a love tour!

Top Form The Series

Worship ceremony held for WeTV Thailand’s upcoming adaptation “Top Form The Series”. Adapted from the manga series “Dakaichi: I’m Being Harassed by the Sexiest Man of the Year” by Sakurabi Hashigo, the show stars Boom Raweewit & Smart Chisanupong in lead roles.

A Perfect Match

Official poster released for upcoming Taiwanese BL “A Perfect Match”. Starring Chuck Yu and Ricky Liu in lead roles, the story follows an unexpected romance between a young man who is passionate in tennis and a domineering boss. Premieres on 24th February on IQIYI.

Synopsis-

Cheng Tian Xiang, a sunny young man who loves tennis, rescues a young girl, Lin Xiao Ruo, and accidentally meets her cold brother, Lin Xiao Nan, an ice-cold outward appearance and a soft-hearted general manager of an enterprise. Cheng Tian Xiang’s innocence gradually melts Lin Xiao Nan’s defences, and the two of them move from antagonism to ambiguity, with love quietly sprouting. However, the entanglement of old love and the emergence of new love make this relationship full of twists and turns. Will they be able to cross the heart wall and embrace their own happiness?

(Source: Chinese = 一拍即合 Facebook || Translation = MyDramaList)

Last Meal Universe

Official teaser released for the upcoming Thai BL adaptation “Last Meal Universe”. Adapted from the novel “The Last Meal before the World Turns into Galaxy Expressway” (อาหารมื้อสุดท้ายก่อนโลกกลายเป็นทางด่วนอวกาศ) by Rangsimant (รังสิมันต์) by Patrick Rangsimant, 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)

10 Dance

Here’s your first look at “10 Dance”. Set to premiere in December 2025.

Two rival dancers journey through the intense world of competitive dance, leading to an unexpected connection. Adapted from the manga series “10 Dance” (10DANCE) by Inoe Sato (井上佐藤), the film stars Ryoma Takeuchi and Keita Machida (Cherry Magic).

Synopsis-

Japanese Latin dance champion Suzuki Shinya and Japanese standard dance champion Sugiki Shinya are both famous dancers. Although they are in different fields, their names differ by only one letter. Suzuki, who hates to lose, is irritated by being compared to the other dancer. One day, Sugiki suddenly invites Suzuki to “aim to be champion together in 10 Dances.” 10 Dances is a competitive dance where dancers who have mastered both Latin and standard dance compete in a total of 10 dances.

Suzuki initially refuses Sugiki’s proposal to teach each other and aim for the top because it seems too reckless. However, he is overwhelmed by Sugiki’s provocative and competitive attitude and accepts in anger. The two are polar opposites in terms of personality and everything and they clash, but as they take lessons every day, they work hard together and gradually close the gap. Then, Suzuki gradually realizes that he is starting to be attracted to Sugiki.

(Source: Japanese = mdpr.jp || Translation = MyDramaList)

Soulmate

Netflix has released its lineup for 2025 which includes the Korean-Japanese collaboration, “Soulmate”. Starring Ok Taecyeon and Hayato Isomura (What Did You Eat Yesterday) as main leads. Set to premiere in August.

Synopsis-

Traversing the cities of Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo, a 10-year-long love story between two young men is told. It all starts when Ryu Narutaki, who left everything behind in Japan, is saved by a boxer named Johan Hwang in a foreign land.

(Source: Netflix)

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Runaway GL

Baanchan Production confirmed that their upcoming adaptation “Runaway GL” is scheduled later this year. Adapted from the novel “Runaway” (Runaway หนีไปก็ตายเปล่า) by Zonlicht, the story focuses on a woman haunted by a vengeful spirit and the only one who can save her refuses to help.

I Promise I Will Come Back

Official teaser released for “I Promise I Will Come Back”. Starring Tontae Tinnakorn alongside Taiwanese twin actors JN – Hsia Chen En and JD – HSia Chen Te (HIStory3: Make Our Days Count). This charity-driven project is created to promote tourism in his hometown province of Phrae, Thailand.

Memoir of Rati

Shooting has commenced for GMMTV’s upcoming adaptation “Memoir Of Rati” following a worship ceremony. Adapted from the novel by P. Picha, the show stars Inn Sarin & Great Sapol alongside Boom Tharatorn & Aou Thanaboon.

Queendom The Series

Official pilot teaser released for “Queendom The Series”. Adapted from the novel “Queendom” (QUEENDOM #ซ่อนใจไว้ที่เธอ) by Salmon (แซลม่อน), the show stars Pam Tarradee & Arhoung Nattawadee alongside Linn Mashannoad & Praew Chermawee. Set to premiere on WeTV.

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)

On Swift Horses

Official trailer released for the upcoming American movie “On Swift Horses”. Based on “On Swift Horses” by Shannon Pufahl, the screenplay has been adapted Bryce Kass. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, Diego Calva and Sasha Calle. The movie is scheduled to be released in the United States by Sony Pictures Classics on April 25, 2025.

Synopsis-

Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California following his return from the Korean War, which is upended by the arrival of Lee’s charismatic younger brother, Julius. Lee is keen for the three of them to build a new life together in San Diego, but Julius decides to travel to Las Vegas instead, where he finds employment in a casino and meets Henry, a male co-worker. Julius and Henry fall in love and the two men begin a secret romantic relationship, including living together in a motel room. Meanwhile, Muriel embarks on a secret life of her own back in California, gambling on racehorses and discovering a love she never thought possible after meeting a female neighbor, Sandra.

Source- Wikipedia

The Red Envelope

Red envelopes are opening. Love between the living and the dead is beginning.

Official poster and fresh stills released for the upcoming Thai remake “The Red Envelope”. Starring Billkin as the human & PP Krit as the ghost. Directed by Chayanop “Mormu” Boonprakob (Friend Zone). A fun remake of the Taiwanese movie “Marry My Dead Body”.

Payback The Series

Based on the novel by Samk, Korean webtoon “Payback” is being adapted into the Thai drama, “Payback The Series”.

Synopsis-

Lee Yoohan who lived a tiring life of a debt collector, decides to become a celebrity to get revenge on a former lover. He meets a man named Yoon Jay who tells him that he’ll help him. Little did he know that Jay is a shareholder and well-known figure at one of the top entertainment agencies, and they share a strange past with each other.

Desire The Series

Durian Culture unveils few exciting spoiler stills for their upcoming ABO drama, “Desire The Series”. Adapted from Nong Jian’s novel, the show stars Eliot Huang as Yong Hua, Kipuka Qiu as Sawyer Sheng, Seeky Li as Tu Gao & Ocean Jiang as Wenlang Shen. Premieres in 2025.

Harmony Secret

Official pilot released for CHANGE2561’s upcoming GL adaptation “Harmony Secret”. Based on Serenista_66’s novel of the same name, the story focuses on two heiresses from rival companies. Starring Sonya Saranphat & Lookmhee Punyapat (Affair The Series) as main leads.

Clairebell

Mine Media Official has unveiled the official pilot for their upcoming sapphic romance “Clairebell”. Adapted from the novel by KA9ESAMA, the show stars Pangjie Paphavarin & Mable Siriwalee in lead roles.

Synopsis-

Bell Lalita is arrested on charges of drug possession. Though they aren’t hers, with the evidence against her, her lawyer tells her she stands no chance of winning the case if were they to fight it. Left with no choice, she steps into prison with a sentence of fifteen months. Life in prison isn’t as peaceful as she’s hoped. She becomes targeted by a powerful group within the place. Even the warden turns a blind eye to their actions. She has no other choice; her last hope of survival lies with Claire Nineteen Scars, an inmate locked up for a serious crime who no one dares get close to.

(Source: Thai = Mine Media Production || Translation = MyDramaList)

☆☆☆☆VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL☆☆☆☆

As a part of the festivities, we are bringing you posts from celebrity onscreen couples who spend valentine’s together!

1) We are obviously starting this festive season with our evergreen couple, Mew Suppasit & Tul Pakorn. Irrevocably in love!

2) The current heartthrob & Valentine’s boy, William Jakrapatr spend his birthday with onscreen partner, Est Supha who build him a Lego bauquet, bought him his birthday cake and gift!

3) “Perfect 10 Liners” couple Aou Thanaboon & Boom Tharatorn had a week-long celebration for Valentine’s. The duo sure love spending time together!

4) Santa Pongsapak also posted pictures with his new, hot onscreen partner, Perth Tanapon.

5) Junior Panachai & Mark Jiruntanin also joined the trend, their onscreen characters Faifah & Wine’s love story begins this weekend!

6) 2moons star Copter Panuwat send shock waves through the nation when they posted cryptic pictures on their social media with the announcement that they are “Reserved”. We still don’t know who the lucky person is. But Congratulations are in order!

7) Our “Cutie Pie” couple Zee Pruk & Nunew Chawarin spend the Valentine’s hugging a giant teddy bear and drawing hearts!

7) “Why R U” star Jimmy Karn spend Valentine’s with his new onscreen partner, Ohm Thanakrit.

8) Putting speculations surrounding their relationship to rest, “The Heart Killers” couple Joong Archen & Dunk Natachai spend Valentine’s together!

9) “The Boy Next World” supporting couple Forth Kashane & Donut Suppawit posted a photoshoot for Valentine’s!

10) Fan favorites Mos Panuwat & Bank Mandop dropped pictures from their weekend vacation!

10) Billy Patchanon & Babe Tanatat decided to shock their fans with this surprisingly sultry photoshoot!

11) “The Boy Next World” main leads Boss Chaikamon & Noeul Nuttarat followed the “Greek Romance”.

We will be back with more updates, stay tuned!