I love a show with serious themes, but sometimes I need to watch something that will lift my spirits. These 8 boyslove series are sure to warm your heart, make you smile, and give you hope for your own happy ending.

Thamepo: Heart That Skips A Beat

Premise: Po is hired to document the final days of a boy group. He becomes close with the group’s leader, Thame.

This is a green-flag romance set against the backdrop of the idol industry. With great music by real-life boy band LYKN, the core message of finding your happiness resonates. The romance and the relationships among the band members are all compelling.

I Hear The Sunspot

Premise: A reserved student with hearing loss meets a loud and energetic classmate who changes his world and opens his heart.

This is just straight-up heartwarming. The romance builds between two people who couldn’t be more different. Along the way, they both discover themselves and new things about the world around them.

Perfect 10 Liners

Premise: A peer mentoring group, known for its beautiful members, connects three unlikely pairs of lovers during college.

With overlapping storylines, each couple gets a third of the show to shine. It’s charming, playful, and bright, with the couples facing unique challenges. One character does face some childhood fears, but it’s an upbeat story overall.

We Are Series

Premise: Enemies bicker as their friend groups navigate the hazards of life and love in this goofy, slice-of-life university story.

This show simmers with chemistry and skips unnecessary drama. It’s full of hijinks, pranks, and silly, heartwarming friendships. Besides the lead pair, there are three other couples to enjoy, each with unique dynamics.

Our Dating Sim

Premise: After confessing his love to his best friend, Lee Wan disappears. Seven years later, they meet again as coworkers.

With 15-minute episodes, this show is a little slice of sweetness. The couple has a playful dynamic and a complicated history, both of which are treated with appropriate nuance. For such a short show, they have surprisingly sizzling chemistry.

Wandee Goodday

Premise: After being rejected, a doctor has a one-night stand with a popular fighter that evolves into a contract relationship.

A rare show that manages to be steamy without miring its characters in sexual trauma. This is silly and sweet. It’s a great watch for anyone who loves to see two clueless idiots who are clearly in love.

Cutie Pie Series

Premise: After years of being engaged to Kilen, Kuea is ready to break it off. But Kilen doesn’t make it easy for him.

The premise is a bit absurd, but it’s an entertaining watch. It’s steamy, and the lead pair has incredible chemistry. Their dynamic is fun, if sometimes silly. One of the characters is secretly a musician, so it comes with fun performances as well.

Ossan’s Love Thailand

Premise: A property consultant who doesn’t know how to say no gets mixed up in a chaotic love triangle with his boss and coworker.

This is a show for people who like silliness. You will want to shake all three leads for being exceedingly stupid, but it will also make you laugh. It’s over the top comedy with two leads who bring the chemistry and yearning.

This article is written by Ruth’s Rec Room, adapted from one of her recommendation posts on Instagram.