BL Mini-Bytes

We had an immensely slow week dragging by, without much relevant announcements. It might be because last weekend was lit with the premiere of “Pit Babe The Series Season Two” & “The Next Prince Series”- two of the most anticipated releases this year. Do comment and let us know how the pilot episodes fared? Were they on par with your expectations? We are excited to hear expert opinion!

Sweetheart Service

Official poster & trailer released for upcoming Korean BL “Sweetheart Service”. Starring Kim Hyeon Seo & Lee Jae Hyeop as main leads. Set to premiere on 8th May.

Synopsis-

Yu Ha, a job seeker who must do whatever it takes to stand on his own without help from his family, and Min U, a developer desperate to escape the pressure to marry. An unexpected “fake dating contract” ties them together. Though it starts as just a deal, real feelings slowly begin to grow between them.

(Source: Strongberry YouTube)

Official Trailer-

The Wicked Game Series

Daou Pittaya and Offroad Kantapon are attending workshops for their upcoming thriller romance TheWickedGameSeries. Filming will begin soon.

Synopsis-

Police officer Than takes a gig guarding Pheem, the youngest son of a private hospital owner. On the hospital’s opening day, an assassination attempt is made against Pheem. Fortunately, Than comes to his rescue and—impressed by Than’s skills—Pheem asks him to be his personal bodyguard.

Than is an easygoing, straightforward guy. As he gets closer to Pheem, he finds the man to be quite the opposite of him—cold and cunning. When continuous attempts are made on his life and he’s exposed to more of the family’s cold relationship, he begins to see the hurt and loneliness beneath the cool exterior. Meanwhile, Than’s warmth and humour begin to thaw him.

(Source: MyDramaList)

I Promise I Will Come Back

Fresh poster released for the upcoming romance “I Promise I Will Come Back”. The show stars 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 May 19, 2025 on Channel 7HD & WeTV Thailand.

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)

Ayaka Is In Love With Hiroko Season Two

Japanese GL adaptation “Ayaka Is In Love With Hiroko” will be returning for Season Two. Adapted from the web manga series “Ayaka Is in Love X Love X Love with Hiroko”(彩香ちゃんは弘子先輩に恋してる) by Sal Jiang (サルチャン), Kato Shiho & Mori Kanna will be reprising their roles from Season One.

Synopsis-

Ayaka (Kato Shiho) is in love with Hiroko (Mori Kanna), a senior at the same company. Each of them thought that the other person was straight, but as a result of Ayaka’s reckless advances, both are dating now!

A year has passed since then. Ayaka has come to live in Hiroko’s house, and they have started living together. Hiroko, who cares for Ayaka so much, has sworn to herself that she will never make a move on her easily so as not to hurt her, and is in super doting mode!

Meanwhile, Ayaka has vague anxiety because Hiroko never makes a move on her. The two of them, keep missing each other as misunderstandings lead to more misunderstandings.

A junior who never gives up x a senior who never gives up- the ultimate misunderstanding Girls’ Love comedy!!

Player Yuri Series

We have fresh updates about the upcoming GL adaptation, “Player Yuri Series”. Based on the novel by Sixnine Yuri, the show stars Ice Amena & Memi Muanfun as main leads alongside Ningning Marika & Grace Harper. The show will have 12 episodes, filming begins this month and the premiere date is set for 2025.

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)

Whale Store xoxo

GMMTV’s upcoming GL adaptation from their 2025 lineup “Whale Store xoxo” has finished filming. Adapted from the novel “The Whale Store” (คุณวาฬร้านชำ The Whale Store ร้านนี้ไม่มีรักขาย) by Snow Leopard (เสือดาวหิมะ), the show stars Milk Pansa & Love Pattranite in lead roles alongside Mewnich Nannaphas & Piploy Kanyarat.

Synopsis-

Wan suddenly inherits her father’s grocery store, crumbling away during hard times. She soon meets hardworking and flirtatious store regular Maewnam. Maewnam is supportive of Wan’s efforts to turn the business around, but she’s hiding the truth about her family’s business which threatens Wan’s plans.

(Source: MyDramaList)

Swing Kick

Love Media Thailand has released the first look poster for their upcoming romance “Swing Kick”. Previously Known as “Boxer The Series”, the show stars Time Obnithi (The Whisperer) & Team Tatchanon (Twins The Series).

Poisonous Love The Series

GL adaptations are dropping left and right. North Star Entertainment’s upcoming sapphic adaptation “Poisonous Love The Series” has wrapped up filming. Adapted from the web novel “Phit Rak” by MeeNam (มีนาม), the show stars Jayna Angelina & Ginny Natnicha as main leads.

Synopsis-

Love is a poison, intoxicating the hearts. Yet, in the end, it’s poisonous love that makes the hearts race.

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

Only You The Series

Possibly the most anticipated GL release this year, starring the power couple Lingling Sirilak & Orm Kornnaphat, “Only You The Series” has wrapped up filming. We are this close to watching our favorite couple onscreen again!

In the 8ight

Work point in collaboration with Idol Factory will be launching a “Girls Love Reality Show”. Details are under wrap but it is quite possible that this show will be on the similar lines as the recently concluded Taiwanese reality show “Love Casting”.

Official Teaser-

Natt Pitcha House

Following the success of their recently concluded sapphic adaptation “Reverse with Me The Series”, Siam Si Studio has unveiled the official trailer for their new project “Natt Pitcha House”. Natt Nattamon & Pitcha Pitchatorn will be starring in their very own YouTube variety show that will broadcast their daily lives as roommates!

Loy Kaew First Love

Upcoming Thai BL “Loy Kaew First Love” is set to premiere on 16th May. Starring Leng Nattaphon and Stamp Pornwasin as main leads, the story focuses on childhood friends falling in love, but their love is threatened by a woman vying for Loy’s affection.

Fourever You Project

Maxky Ratchata & Bas Hatsanat will be returning to reprise their roles, Johan & North in the upcoming Special Episode. Set to premiere on May 25 in local theater.

Recent Controversy Surrounding the Korean Lesbian Dating Show, “To Get Her”

Last week, the lesbian version of the Korea dating show “To Get Her” premiered to high expectations, whilst introducing the first seven contestants. As the production house posted pictures of individual contestants on their social media, a huge controversy suddenly erupted. Contestant, Kim Riwon has been at the center of this controversy, with a man exposing her past life as a camgirl and reiterating that she had previous relationships with men.

In a post on her social media, Kim Riwon clarified that she did produce adult content in the past, regrets her actions and solely identifies as a woman who likes women. Her first love was a girl but in a state of confusion, she dated men, one of whom blackmailed, stalked and abused her. She joined the show to come out on her own to her family and acquaintances.

In response to her post, another contestant Jun Han Kyul who was supposedly close to Riwon during the shoot posted messages claiming that Riwon had tried to arrange an inappropriate dinner date for her, while using her sexual orientation as a pretext to lure people in the adult industry. Riwon denied the allegations on her social media.

The production house have issued a statement, clarifying the situation, stating that they didn’t recruit contestants through inappropriate channels.

The History of Sound

Vanity Fair has released the first look pictures for Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor’s upcoming queer romance ‘The History of Sound.’

A sweeping, wrenching historical drama starring two of the internet’s most beloved leading men, Oliver Hermanus’s new film follows the tender romance of two students at a New England Conservatory post-WWI. The film—set to premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival—takes surprising, sometimes tragic plot turns, and demonstrates an effortless, palpably sweet connection between the two characters.

“We felt very boyish in each other’s company throughout,” Mescal tells VF. “I’ve always said this to Josh, but he brings out a childlike version of me. I haven’t felt that kind of degree of boyishness in myself for a long time.”

Source- Vanity Fair

Reset The Series

Broadcast Thai’s upcoming time travel romance “Reset The Series” will premiere on 2nd June on IQIYI. 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)

We will be back with more updates, stay tuned!

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