We had some surreptitious announcements past week, with some luscious affairs unfolding onscreen. We are excited to unveil these exclusives & share the new updates!

Soulmate

2PM’s Ok Taec Yeon will be starring alongside What Did You Eat Yesterday?’s Hayato Isomura in Netflix’s new Japanese BL Soul Mate. Probably the most anticipated premiere after the recently released “10 Dance”, the show is making waves across the globe, with fans eagerly awaiting Taec Yeon’s entry in the BL spectrum. Set to premiere on 14th May, with 8 episodes in total.

Synopsis–

After inadvertently destroying the life of his best friend, Narutaki Ryu abandons everything and leaves Japan. He nearly dies at a church in a foreign country before he is saved by a Korean boxer named Hwang Jo Han. Both men carry deep, unhealed wounds, and as their lonely souls gravitate toward one another, it soon becomes clear that they are soul mates. Drawn by fate, they decide to live together. Their journey takes them through Berlin, Seoul and Tokyo, where they experience a breadth of emotions: unforgettable pain, suffering and, ultimately, joy.

(Source: Netflix)

First Look Teaser-

Cleat Cute

Following the runaway success of Heated Rivalry, many fans are now getting excited about nonbinary author Meryl Wilsner’s sapphic soccer romance Cleat Cute being turned into a TV series. The book was optioned under Rapinoe and Bird’s company, A Touch More, and will be their first scripted television project. Wilsner is attached as an executive producer, alongside Bird, Rapinoe, and A Touch More head of development Camille Bernier-Green.

Synopsis–

Grace Henderson has been a star of the US Women’s National Team for ten years, even though she’s only 26. But when she’s sidelined with an injury, a bold new upstart, Phoebe Matthews, takes her spot. Phoebe is everything Grace isn’t—a gregarious jokester who plays with a joy that Grace lost somewhere along the way. The last thing Grace expects is to become friends with benefits with this class clown she sees as her rival.

Phoebe Matthews has always admired Grace’s skill and was star struck to be training alongside her idol. But she quickly finds herself looking at Grace as more than a mere teammate. After one daring kiss, she’s hooked. Grace is everything she has been waiting to find.

As the World Cup approaches, and Grace works her way back from injury, the women decide to find a way they can play together instead of vying for the same position. Except, when they are off the field, Grace is worried she’s catching feelings while Phoebe thinks they are dating. As the tension between them grows, will both players realize they care more about their relationship than making the roster?

Source- Pride

Payback The Series

Workshop has begun for the upcoming romance “Payback The Series” followed by their welcome ceremony. Starting Toptap Jarukit and Min Thanakorn as the main leads, alongside Shogun Paramee, Fuaiz Thanawat, and Boss Chaikamon.

Synopsis–

Haunted by guilt over a relative’s death, a former debt collector meets a man who promises to help him seek revenge.

Source- Boys Love Hub X

Frozen Valentine

Official poster released for the upcoming sapphic romance “Frozen Valentine”. Adapted from the novel “Frozen Valentine” (Frozen Valentine ปิ๊งรักคุณพี่เย็นชา) by Ta Kling Kaem Chai (ตากลิ้งแก้มใจ), the show stars Natty Natthamon & Yeepun Purichaya as main leads. Premieres on 12th February, on WeTV.

Synopsis–

Pingrak—formerly a nerd, now a beautiful, ultra-rich heiress to a massive department store empire—once had a secret crush on P’Charm, her former ice-cold senior and a school star. Today, she’s a rising model. Back then, she brought her horrible sadness. From a love that was once one-sided between them, the two are suddenly thrown together as the leads in a Girls’ Love series.

(Source: Thai = Meb || Translation = MyDramaList)

Love After Addiction

Fresh teaser released for the upcoming Chinese BL “Love After Addiction”. Starring Lin Feng Song, Chen Wen, Wang Pei Wei, Hu He Ran. From the 2016 iconic series “Addicted”, Lin Fengsong and Chen Wen reunite after ten years, falling into love all over again. Premieres on Gagaoolala, Viki, from 6th February.

Synopsis–

Once an award-winning actor, Yoki sees his career collapse after being entangled in scandals—and is plagued by severe insomnia. While filming a reality show on a remote island, he unexpectedly reunites with his high school classmate Yang Meng, now a rescue team leader. To his surprise, the moment he sleeps beside Yang Meng, his long-suffering insomnia disappears. Using “sleep aid” as an excuse, Yoki launches a series of calculated pursuits, trying to get closer to the emotionally guarded Yang Meng. Yet through encounters that are planned, accidental, and uncontrollable, his feelings shift—from loving to sleep with someone, to loving the person he sleeps with. As the dreamlike reality show draws to an end, the two are forced to face a real test. Only then do they realize that in this so-called trap of love, they’ve already become hopelessly addicted to each other.

When Oranges Fall

Workshop has begun for the upcoming romance “When Oranges Fall”. Adapted from the web novel “Ton Som Yu Ban Khao Tae Phon Som Lon Ma Ban Rao Talot Loei” (ต้นส้มบ้านเขา แต่ผลส้มหล่นมาบ้านเราตลอดเลย) by Littleskyofme, the show stars Almond Poomsuwan & Progress Passawish in lead roles.

Synopsis–

Ko was a boy who adored oranges more than anything in the world—but not just any oranges. They had to be from the tree next door. No other oranges tasted so good or made him as happy. Fragrant, sweet, delicious—everything about those homegrown oranges, Ko loved completely.

Except for one thing: the orange tree’s true owner. That boy, the one with the cool name jut the same as Ko’s. Everyone called him “Ko Two,” as was customary when two people shared the same name. And so, Ko naturally became “Ko One.” But the similarity ended with their names. Their personalities were complete opposites—as if heaven had sent a masterful celestial being to punish a mischievous little orange demon.

As the story of the two Kos unfolded, they grew—both in body and in the feelings quietly forming in their hearts.

(Source: Thai = Meb || Translation = MyDramaList)

Mu Te Luv Love Me If You Swear

Official poster & trailer released for the upcoming mini series “Mu Te Luv Love Me If You Swear”. Starring Surf Patchara & Java Bhobdhama in lead roles. Premieres on 9th February.

Synopsis–

After Tum gains leadership of Nuea-in gang through a superstitious vow, he experiences horrible luck. When Oh, the leader of Pathumphaisan gang, steals his gang’s badge, Nuea-in’s members begin to question whether Tum deserves his new position. Realising it all stems from not fulfilling his vow, he soon sets out on a nine-temple merit-making journey. His bad luck doesn’t end there, though: surprisingly, Oh is also on the same mission, and they find themselves forced to cooperate.

(Source: Thai = GMMTV || Translation = MyDramaList)

Official Trailer-

Lost to Light

Official pilot released for the upcoming romance “Lost to Light”. Starring Ford Chaivirach & Aomstin Thakrit in lead roles. Premieres on 20th June.

Synopsis–

Disband the group?! No way!!! Once an idol group with dreams of stardom, they’re now forced to wear mascots and sing children’s songs for kindergarten kids. Humiliating? Absolutely. Everyone quits. Everyone—except Jeng, the only one who stays beside Boss Sithian.

“I hereby announce—we are recruiting new members!” The new lineup? Main rapper—now helping his dad drive a long-tail boat and his mom sell goods from a pickup truck; main dancer—a former national cover dance champion once representing Thailand in Korea… and now teaching aerobics to grandmas; main vocal—a rescue volunteer who sings to calm people about to jump off buildings.

Then comes the boss’s brutal condition. If you don’t want the group to disband, take this guy on. The artsy guitarist with the boiled-face look—Mai? The annoying guy from the bar last night?! No way! What Jeng doesn’t know… Mai is actually the younger brother of the label’s chairman—and he joins the group with one secret mission: to win Jeng’s heart.

Meanwhile, Boss Sithian must confront his past and ask for help from Bailiu, his high-school ex, now the CEO of a wildly successful music label. Can Bailiu save Ultimate Wolf, a label on the brink of collapse? Will Jeng finally rise to the light—or fall into complete failure?

(Source: UltimateTroop official YouTube)

Love Like A Bike

Official trailer released for the upcoming romance “Love Like A Bike”. Starring Masu Junyangdikul & Tee Thanapon in lead roles alongside Ta Nannakun- Us Nititorn & Danny Luciano- Win Thanat. Set to premiere on 2nd March.

Synopsis–

A story of three young men of three different nationalities and three different styles who were adopted and raised as siblings and love each other as unwaveringly as if they were blood relatives.

The eldest is Thai-Chinese psychiatrist Nubnueng, the warm caretaker of the family. He’s always ready to support the dreams of his younger siblings and the people around him, especially Sailom. Sailom has an unusual condition: he can’t allow men to touch him.

Commercial airline captain Thawi is a true Thai, easy-going and the house barista. He’s kept himself single and virginal, then one day he has a one-night stand with a complete stranger.

Thai-Swiss former cadet Third has been poisoned against love by past heartbreak and no longer believes in it. He’s turned himself into a well-known bar host ready to bestow all manner of happiness on everyone as long as it doesn’t involve the heart.

(Source: Thai = newtv.co.th || Translation = MyDramaList)

Accused

Netflix has dropped the official teaser for “Accused”, a much-anticipated psychological drama starring Konkona Sen Sharma and Pratibha Ranta.

Synopsis–

The story revolves around Dr. Geetika (Konkona Sen Sharma), a queer respected gynaecologist with a stellar professional record based in London. Her life unravels after serious allegations of sexual misconduct are made against her, thrusting her into a storm of suspicion, public scrutiny and personal turmoil. In a few stark moments, the teaser shows how quickly doubt can spread.

Professional respect gives way to suspicion, personal bonds begin to fracture, and Geetika finds herself isolated, fighting a battle that goes beyond legal consequences. The strain on her marriage and sense of self appears just as central as the accusation itself.

Source- The Statesman

Always Meet Again

First look posters unveiled for the upcoming school romance “Always Meet Again”. Starring Woo Ji Han & Shin Jeong You (A Breeze of Love) in lead roles. Premieres on 5th March.

De Noche

Following Joaquin Phoenix’s exit last year, Todd Haynes’ subversive love story “De Noche” is back on track with Pedro Pascal officially set to play a hard-boiled detective opposite Danny Ramirez as his younger lover. Shooting will start next month.

Haynes penned the screenplay with longtime collaborator Jon Raymond. The story, which echoes classic noirs like “Chinatown,” charts the passionate and unexpected love affair between a cop (Pascal) and a boarding school teacher (Ramirez) in 1930s Los Angeles, when the city is overtaken by corruption and the world is on the brink of war. The two men become targets of the city’s corrupt political machine and are forced to flee to Mexico.

Source- Variety

Addicted Love The Series

Official pilot released for the most anticipated sequel of the year, “Addicted Love”. Starring Dome Woranart & Tong Samitpong in lead roles.

We will be back with more updates, stay tuned!