With Domunti TV and GMMTV couples making a splash on Songkran festival, last week was lit. We still haven’t recovered from the sweet nothings that were plastered to our timelines and the momentum still keeps going. Despite that sugar rush, the BL/GL was still consistently churning out new updates, and we are here with the scoop!

Teach Me Touch Me

Ab Group Thai announce the casting of their upcoming adaptation. Based on Wara’s novel “Teach Me Touch Me”, the show will star Chalarm Siam & James Pongsapak as main leads.

Synopsis-

Kanthee, a 34-year-old charming businessman and bachelor, accidentally bumped into a young, innocent fourth-year college student, Gear, who barged into his VIP room at the club and started begging to teach him…

“Don’t expect me to teach you. You better learn by yourself. Let’s start with… try touching it.”

(Source- Author : WARA

Spanish Translation: 2031Samantha)

To Get Her

First look teasers released for the lesbian version of popular Korean queer dating show “His Man”. Titled “To Get Her”, the show is scheduled to premiere on Wavve starting 25th April.

The Rose of Versailles

More than 50 years after the release of Riyoko Ikeda’s masterpiece “The Rose of Versailles”, its anime film adaptation is set to stream exclusively on Netflix from April 30. This tale of romance and fate unfolds during the turbulent French Revolution, vividly bringing to life the world of Oscar — a beautiful woman raised as a boy by a distinguished general — and an ensemble of unforgettable characters. Set in the prosperous late 18th century, they embrace their destinies with grace and beauty, despite being swept along by the tides of time.

In an era marked by restrictions, Oscar defies the societal limits of status and gender, choosing her own path and bravely leaping into the French Revolution. Her courageous and beautiful way of life garnered empathy and adoration from many young girls.

Synopsis-

Oscar François de Jarjayes, a beautiful woman who dresses as a man, was raised as a boy by a distinguished general.

Marie Antoinette arrives from neighboring Austria to become a noble and graceful queen. André Grandier is Oscar’s servant and childhood friend.

Meanwhile, Hans Axel von Fersen is a handsome and intelligent count from Sweden.

The story converges in Versailles, France, during the prosperous late 18th century, as these characters embrace their destinies with grace and beauty, despite being swept along by the times.

(Source- Netflix)

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Interview With The Vampire Season Three

The third season of the hugely popular adapatation “Interview With The Vampire” is set to premiere in 2026. Sam Reid will be reprising his role as Lestat Lestat de Liocourt who embarks on a journey to become a rock star.

Kenshin Kamimura Denies “Sexual Assault” Allegations in Court

Kenshin Kamimura, a member of the Japanese boy band “ONE N’ ONLY”, has recently become popular with the BL drama “Our Youth”.

When he came to Hong Kong to attend a fan meeting last month, he was suspected of molesting a female employee at the celebration banquet. He was charged with one count of indecent assault and his contract was terminated by the company. The case was re-heard at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts today (15th). Kenshin Kamimura was slightly trembling when he appeared in court, and firmly denied the charges in Japanese. He was so emotional that he cried during the hearing, and some female fans also shed tears when they saw him. Magistrate Li Zhihao scheduled the trial for July 30 and the defendant was granted bail of $100,000. Judiciary opens extended court The case was heard by Magistrate Li Zhihao. The case attracted a large number of citizens to attend the trial. The court arranged three courtrooms for hearing today and set up an extended court. More than 170 seats in the main courtroom were full, and more than 90% of them were women.

The judge asked if the court needed to be adjourned. Kamimura responded that there was no problem. As the secretary read out the charges, Kamimura trembled slightly and couldn’t help but cover his mouth with his hands on his chest, and he was even more agitated covering his face and crying bitterly when the prosecution spoke. Magistrate Lee Chi-ho was concerned about whether the court should be temporarily adjourned to stabilize the defendant’s emotions. Kamimura responded to the judge in Japanese, saying, “No problem.” Some female fans in the audience shed tears, while others looked worried. The prosecution said it would call two witnesses and the defendant did not confess. The defense revealed that in addition to the defendant, the defense had one or two witnesses who were present at the time of the incident.

Never Fair

Sukfilm releases first teaser for their upcoming romance “Never Fair”.

My Sweetheart Jom

Idol Factory’s upcoming romance “My SweetHeart Jom” premieres May 16 at 9:30 PM, with the Uncut version being available on their YouTube Channel. Adapted from the web novel “Wanjai Phuyai Jom” (หวานใจผู้ใหญ่จอม) by Naoto, the show stars Poom Nuttapart & Saint Suppapong 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)

Official Teaser-

I Promise I Will Come Back

Fresh 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. Set to premiere on WeTV soon.

Synopsis-

Perhaps waiting doesn’t mean going back in search of the past but holding for the heart to grow until it’s ready to start again.

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

Do Not Disturb

The cast lineup and main poster for the new original musical ‘Do Not Disturb’ have been revealed. ‘Do Not Disturb’, which will be performed on stage in June, is based on the BL novel of the same name by Baek Gak-gi-rin. Set in the bizarre Hotel Erebos, which is isolated from the outside world and only members can enter, the mysterious hotel that grants desired desires depicts the unpredictable events and complicated relationships of the characters who enter it while holding their own secrets in a mysterious atmosphere.

The work implements the boundaries between reality and fantasy on stage based on the original novel’s unique sensory narrative and a unique worldview reminiscent of cruel fairy tales and classical tales. In particular, based on the genre’s unique deep relationships, the original work will be reinterpreted with a focus on the emotional lines and suspense between characters, presenting even more detailed and delicate characters.

The role of Jess Blake, a young man who enters the Erebos Hotel with a membership card inherited from his mother after being abused due to trauma, has been cast by Kim Ji-on, who appeared in musicals such as ‘Vanishing’, ‘Anarchist’, and ‘The Last Man’; Yoon Jae-ho, who appeared in musicals such as ‘Nanseol’, ‘In the Burning Darkness’, and ‘Thrill Me’; and Kang Yu-chan of the group Ace, who is about to take on his second musical challenge following ‘Anarchist’. Park Gyu-won, who has delicately expressed emotions in musicals such as ‘Vanishing’, ‘The Origin of Species’, and ‘Gyeongjongsujeongsilrok’; Choi Ho-seung, who has shown his unrivaled presence in plays such as ‘Capone Trilogy’, ‘The Fiction’, ‘Pirates’, and ‘Mio Fratello’; and Won Tae-min, who is active in various OTT content including the musical ‘Spy’ and the play ‘AnnaX’, will take on the role of Cayman, a mysterious figure whose identity is shrouded in mystery.

In addition to the solid lead actors, unique and talented actors will also present diverse characters. Jang Hye-min and Lee Sun-joo will play Isabel Heaton, who dreams of becoming a world-class writer by completing a masterpiece at the hotel, / Kim Eun-ji and Lee Yoo-kyung will play Countess Reed, Jess’s aunt from an upper-class family who does not hesitate to speak harshly. Kim Ji-hoon and Jung Hwi-wook will play Baron Peter Livermore, a devout Catholic with a secret, / Lee Kang-hyuk and Kim Hyun-ki will play Patrick Baker, a private detective who pursues the truth behind the ‘flower vase murderer’ incident at the hotel. In particular, they will play two roles in addition to the main characters, adding more liveliness to the play.

The musical ‘Do Not Disturb’ will open on June 10 at the Seokyeong University Performing Arts Center Scone Hall 1, and ticket reservations will open through Interpark Ticket and Ticket Link.

Player Yuri Series

Official teaser released for the upcoming sapphic adaptation “Player Yuri Series”. Based on the novel by SixnineYuri, the show stars Ice Amena & Memi Muanfun as main leads alongside Ningning Marika & Grace Harper.

Synopsis-

The story of love between two women that starts with benefits and playing games of the heart. When the fluffy little rabbit who thinks she is a tiger like “Pun” has to use all her feminine tricks to extract some information from “Ploy-Pitcha”, a beautiful and intelligent actress who holds the clue. But the more she tricks her into loving…Pun falls in love more. The more she sets traps…the more she gets caught herself. Because the victim like Ploy always seems to be one step ahead of Pun.

How will the mission of charming and playing games of the heart that has already started end? When the game to win is staked with love that cannot be stopped.

(Source- mebmarket)

The South Bureau

iQIYI’s Republican drama “The South Bureau”, set in “The Lost Tomb” universe has wrapped up filming. Adapted from the web novel “Daomu Biji: The Southern Archives” (盜墓筆記：南部檔案（食人奇荒）) in the novel series “The Grave Robbers’ Chronicles” (盗墓笔记) by Kennedy Xu (南派三叔), the show stars Zhang Xincheng, Ding Yuxi, Jiang Peiyao, and Fu Dalong, + Liu Lingzi, Zhang Chenxiao & more.

Synopsis-

In the early years of the Republic of China, a series of mysterious events took place in the Nanyang region. The story follows Zhang Hai Yan and Zhang Hai Xia, two secret agents from the Southern Archives, who investigate an enigmatic case involving a conspiracy of warlords using the poisonous plant “Dusk Grass”. As they face life-threatening dangers, the clues begin to align, leading them to discover that all of them converge on a massive ship, the Nan’an.

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

The BL Xpress Goes Live!!

We had a lot of fun last week, tomorrow we will be talking about our favorite BL ships!

Join us on “The BL Xpress YouTube Channel”, Tuesday, April 22nd at 6 PM PST for a candid chat as our Tuesday panelist BL Songbird shares her joy over the currently on-air dramas, favorite moments & much more!

We will be back with more updates, stay tuned!