We had some early bird surprises this week, with exciting announcements, pouring in from all quarters. GMMTV is quickly working through the remaining releases from its last year’s lineup while speeding up the process for the premiere of this year’s shows. Let’s quickly rewind through the news updates and checkout the latest buzz!

The Ex-Morning

Singto & Krist’s comeback is set for release. Official poster & trailer released for GMMTV’s upcoming office romance “The Ex-Morning”. Stars Singto Prachaya & Krist Perawat in lead roles. Premieres on GMMTV & Viu, starting 22nd May, 2025.

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)

Official Trailer-

Somewhere Somehow

Filming has begun for Idol Factory’s upcoming sapphic adaptation “Somewhere Somehow”. Adapted from the web novel “Somewhere Somehow” (Somewhere Somehow : รัก ปาก แข็ง) by Monmaw (ม่อนแมว), the show stars Fay Kanyaphat & May Yada in lead roles.

Synopsis-

One is hard to tell, another one is hard-hearted. How will the love of an engineer and a beautiful vice president come true?

(Source: readawrite.com)

Eye Contact The Series

Official trailer released for the upcoming adaptation “Eye Contact The Series”. Based on the novel “Eye Contact” (Eye Contact เพียงสบตา) by Nu (นุ NU), the show stars New Chunnawan & Tora Toranin in lead roles alongside Gino Chayanin- Kokliang Parinya, Gap Narongkorn- Thap Thepwong, Ant Warinda- Nut Thanyarat & Folk Jakrin- Jiraseth Wongfu. Set to premiere on 14th May.

Synopsis-

Nu, a nerdy-looking spectacled boy, was hit by the car driven by Sun, a second-year medical student, resulting in an injury. Before Nu learned that Sun is a famous handsome guy at the university, just making eye contact that time, many things were brought about.

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

Player Yuri Series

HeartPop Studio releases official poster for their upcoming sapphic adaptation “Player Yuri Series”. Based on the novel by Sixnine Yuri, the show stars Ice Amena & Memi Muanfun as main leads. 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)

The Love Never Sets

A collaboration between IQIYI & Red Elephant Entertainment, “The Love Never Sets” will star Ja Phachara (Don’t Say No) & Tae Weerapat (Between Us) as main leads alongside the supporting GL couple, Nikita Parkin & Jaja Jutarat. Adapted from the Chinese online novel “The Love Never Sets”, the show will be directed by Tee Bandit.

Official Pilot-

Bad Girl

Official poster and trailer released for the upcoming Japanese sapphic anime adaptation “Bad Girl”. Adapted from Nikumaru’s “Bad Girl” manga, the school comedy follows Yū Yutani, a first-year high school student who is a good girl. However, to attract the attention of the school’s displinary committee chairman and “madonna” Atori Mizutori, she begins to act like a delinquent.

Official Trailer-

My Sweetheart Jom

Official trailer released for Idol Factory’s upcoming romance “My SweetHeart Jom”. Adapted from the web novel “Wanjai Phuyai Jom” by Naoto, the show stars Poom Nuttapart & Saint Suppapong as main leads. Set to premiere on 16th May, 2025 on YouTube.

That Summer Series

Following their fitting schedules, shooting has commenced for GMMTV’s upcoming romance “That Summer Series”. Starring Winny Thanawin & Satang Kittiphop alongside Mond Tanutchai & Ryu Phudtripart.

Loy Kaew First Love

Special teaser released for upcoming Thai BL “Loy Kaew First Love”. Starring Leng Nattaphon and Stamp Pornwasin as main leads, the show will premiere on 16th May.

Twin Flames

Media were abuzz with the news of this Chinese production starring Thai actor James Su & Chinese actor Gao Minrui. Set against the backdrop of the Republican era, “Twin Flames” tells the gripping story of two brothers who are torn apart by a tragic family massacre.

Synopsis-

The older brother returns to find the younger brother. After the family massacre incident, he was adopted by the enemy. The past became a sharp knife that stabbed the relationship between the brothers. Will the flames of this pair be hot and fluttering or will they be extinguished together?

My Magic Prophecy

JimmySea fans can rejoice. Filming has wrapped up for their upcoming adaptation “My Magic Prophecy”. Adapted from the novel “Tham Nai Thai Thap” (ทำนายทายทัพ) by Dawin (ดวินทร์), the show stars Jimmy Jitaraphol & Sea Tawinan in lead roles.

Special Johan North

Official poster & trailer released for SpecialJohanNorth Episode. Starring Maxky Ratchata & Bas Hatsanat. Premieres on 25th May, 2025.

Official Trailer-

Denied Love Series

Official trailer released for upcoming sapphic adaptation “Denied Love Series”. Adapated from the novel “Rin Mai Mi Wan Rak” (รินไม่มีวันรัก) by Peony (พีโอนี), June Nanniri will act as Rin & Enjoy Thidarat will play the role of Khem. Set to premiere on 29th May on WeTV Thailand.

Synopsis-

Her father’s condition for coming into her inheritance is, Phraenarin must marry Khemjira for two years. No matter how that kid tries to seduce her, though, there’s absolutely no way she’ll fall for her.

“Khem does her homework well, though, will you not fall even a little?” “No! I never will. Absolutely no way.”

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

The Wind’s Trick

Thai GL author Flowerofmemory9 has announced adaptation of her fourth novel “เล่ห์ลมหวน”. Her previous works “Remain Series” & “My Only Sunshine” are already being adapted by Star Hunter Entertainment.

Love at First Spike

Official poster & trailer released for upcoming Pinoy BL “Love at First Spike”. Starring Emilio Daez, Reign Parani, Sean Tristan, River Joseph, Rain Celmar & Sky Quizon in lead roles. Set to premiere in June.

Synopsis-

The eight-episode series centers on the story of Uno, a top basketball varsity captain at Brixton High, whose future is thrown off course after a violent incident during a game gets him removed from the team. Desperate to keep his athletic scholarship, Uno tries out for the only varsity team still open: the school’s struggling boys’ volleyball team, composed entirely of out and proud LGBTQIA+ members.

Tensions rise as Jared, who happened to be Uno’s first best friend from grade school until Uno distanced himself after Jared came out, is forced to work with him once again, navigating their shared past while trying to save the boys’ volleyball team from dissolution.

Helping them is Farrah, Jared’s cousin and the popular captain of the girls’ volleyball team, who has long harbored feelings for Uno. As she supports the team’s efforts and pushes Uno to stay, a potential love triangle begins to form, complicating the already fragile dynamics of the group.

(Source: Philippine Canadian Inquirer)

Official Trailer-

Musical Do Not Disturb

Officials posters 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 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, will be played by Kang Yoo Chan while Caiman, a mysterious, beautiful guest who inspires him to paint people for the first time will be portrayed by Won Tae Min.

Set to premiere in theaters from June 10-Aug 31.

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