With quite a few Chinese BL shows releasing last week, the excitement surrounding the BL/GL genre is slowly becoming a global phenomenon. That means, we have more updates lined up and exclusives pouring from all over the world!

Lovers and Gangsters

First read through session held for GMMTV’s upcoming thriller “Lovers and Gangsters.” Adapted from the novels “Hong Sen Kao Yot” (หงเสนเก้ายอด) and “Seng Khluk Fun” (เส็งคลุกฝุ่น) by rolisrose, the show stars Force Jiratchapong, Book Kasidet, Great Sapol & Bright Rapheephong in lead roles.

Synopsis–

A young guy falls in love with a rival gangster of his family — the very one responsible for killing his father. Now, his brother won’t rest until he ruins his new brother-in-law’s life.

(Source: gaydaytime.proboards.com)

Third Person The Series

Blessing ceremony held for the upcoming sapphic romance “Third Person The Series”. Adapted from the web novel “Third Person” (Third Person ถ้อยรัก…คำลวง) by SIIX, the show stars Garn Nuttacha & Piglet Charada Imraporn in lead roles.

Synopsis–

Chris, a young woman suffering from amnesia, is recovering and living with her loving partner, Nadia, after an accident four years ago. Everything seems to be going well, but then the arrival of a strange woman named Sun begins to shake Chris’s beliefs.

(Source: Thai = Meb || Translation = Google Translate)

Crazy Love MOOMOO

Official poster & trailer released for BossNoeul’s upcoming romcom “Crazy Love MOOMOO”. Adapted from the web novel “Phi Fak Chop Thoe Mu” (พี่ฟากชอบเธอมู่) by Littleskyofme, the show stars Boss Chaikamon & Noeul Nuttarat. Premieres on 9th May.

Synopsis–

When the charming and charismatic Hia Fu tries to woo MooMoo, who longs for a normal life, he finds himself constantly surrounded by Hia Fu’s hilarious and mischievous antics. What tricks will this love-struck Hia Fu use to win MooMoo’s heart?

(Source: Thai = BlueandCoTH X || Translation = Google Translate)

Official Trailer-

Lately It’s Winter Season

Official trailer released for for the upcoming sequel “Lately It’s Winter Season”. Adapted from the novel “Lately, It’s Winter Season” (ช่วงนี้เดือนหนาว) by Howlairy, the show stars Pie Saranvut & Golf Pasatorn in lead roles. Premieres on 14th May.

Synopsis–

Tiger, the lonely youngest son of a powerful family, meets classmate Dueannao during football tryouts. Their first clash turns into warmth—one that makes Tiger want to cross the line from friendship into something more.

(Source: WeTV)

4 Elements- The Air

Official trailer released for the third installment of “4 Elements”. Adapted from the novel “The Air” (The Air เสน่หาวาโย) by Salmon (แซลม่อน), the show stars Freen Sarocha & Becky Armstrong. Premieres on 16th May.

Synopsis–

When Princess Catherine, or Blew, the first in line to the succession, becomes the target of a high-stakes assassination plot and a treacherous coup, she finds herself unable to trust anyone. This forces “Lom” Wayo, a female police officer tasked with her protection, to step in as the final fortress, guarding the Princess’s life with unwavering loyalty.

While hiding from the enemy, the two face danger and situations of defiance, leading them to an intimacy and forbidden feelings that may not be stopped. Though knowing well that this time, love may be impossible, Lom’s heart demands that she protects the princess at all costs. When the enemy discover their hiding place, a final battle is about to take place.

(Source: NORTH STAR ENTERTAINMENT YouTube; Thai = 4elementsGL X || Translation = MyDramaList)

ChermChey The Series

Official trailer released for TutorYim’s upcoming romance “ChermChey The Series”. Adapted from the web novel “Chermchey” (เฉิ่มเชย) by Nottakorn (นทกร), the show stars Tutor Koraphat & Yim Prarinyakorn in lead roles. Premieres on 19th May.

My Grandpa Is a BL Writer

Thai PBS unveils the official poster & trailer for their upcoming show “My Grandpa Is a BL Writer”. Starring Suprawat Pattamasoot & Plan Thanawat in lead roles. Premieres on 16th May.

Synopsis–

The headache-inducing saga of a veteran writer begins when his family’s orphanage faces imminent foreclosure. The only way to raise the necessary funds—and fast—is to write a “Boys’ Love” novel. When his grandson steps in to lend a hand, it sparks a chaotic collaboration between two generations worlds apart. The mission is monumental; will the grandfather’s efforts to adapt and keep pace with modern times allow him to successfully craft a Boys’ Love masterpiece?

Official Trailer-

Painter of the Night

Official poster & trailer released for the upcoming adaptation “Painter of the Night.” Adapted from the webtoon “Painter of the Night” (야화첩) by Byeonduck (변덕), the show stars Kim Kang Jae & Ji Min Seo. Premieres on 28th May.

Synopsis–

Since birth, Na Gyum was an exceptionally talented painter. However, though he had published a few collections under a pseudonym, he had decided to quit painting. Then Seung Ho, a young nobleman, barges into his life. An infamous tyrant notorious for his insatiable lust for creativity, Seung Ho forces Na Gyum to become his private painter. However, the nights that await Na Gyum are beyond anything he could have imagined…

(Source: lezhinus.com)

Official Trailer-

Soul Mate

Fresh stills released for the upcoming Japanese BL “Soul Mate”, that is set to premiere May 14 on Netflix. Starring Ok Taecyeon and Hayato Isomura in lead roles.

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)

Your Dear Daddy The Series

Official poster released for the upcoming romance “Your Dear Daddy The Series”. Adapted from the novel “Until You #RiakDadSiThan” (Until You #เรียกแด๊ดสิธาร) by CEO, the show stars Fluke Pusit & SaengNuea Jitaboon in lead roles. Premieres on 9th May.

Synopsis–

Haunted by his past, Saithan is unwilling now to tie himself to anyone. On holiday in Chiang Mai, he happens to meet Sila, the wealthy owner of Phu Saengdao farm and hotel. The two find themselves strangely drawn to one another and ultimately spend a night together, thinking they wouldn’t see each other again.

Within a few days, however, Saithan’s status changes from Sila’s hookup to his debtor after a car accident with the child of an influential local. Sila happens upon the situation and volunteers to settle the issue and pay for the damages. Wanting to prove that he can step up and solve his own problems, Saithan withholds the truth from his family and decides to work for Phu Saengdao farm in order to pay his debt.

Sila himself is having a good time; he now has a friend to chat with, to sleep with and lift him out of boredom.

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

Ticket to Heaven

GMMTV’s most anticipated school romance “Ticket to Heaven” has wrapped up filming. Starring Gemini Norawit & Fourth Nattawat in lead roles.

Synopsis–

When troubled Barth moves into his school, young seminarian Tanrak is asked to look after him and put him on the right path. Barth’s presence, however, accidentally serves to test Tanrak as he struggles to reconcile his innate feelings with his faith and fears for his future.

(Source: MyDramaList)

Good Omens Season Three

Official trailer released for he highly anticipated third season of “Good Omens” which is set to premiere on 13th May. The show stars David Tennant and Michael Sheen as a star-crossed demon and angel causing trouble on Earth.

Weirdo 101 Series

Fitting session continues for the upcoming romance “Weirdo-101”. Adapted from the web novel “Weirdo-101” (WEIRDO-101 #แรงโน้มถ่วงระหว่างเรา) by mostlycloudy, the show stars Sea Dechchart & Keen Suvijak.

The Man I Love

Rami Malek and filmmaker Ira Sachs are teaming up on “The Man I Love,” a musical fantasia premiering in competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. We now have our first-look images, courtesy of THR. It’s basically a puff piece, one that positions Malek’s performance as potentially Oscar worthy.

Set in late-1980s New York during the AIDS crisis, the film follows Jimmy George, an artist and actor confronting mortality while still searching for creative purpose. The supporting cast includes Rebecca Hall, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Tom Sturridge, with the film presenting New York as both “glamorous” and “haunted.”

Source- World of Reel

Payback The Series

Official trailer released for the upcoming crime thriller “Payback The Series”. Adapted from the webtoon “Payback” (페이백) written by samk (임상윤) and illustrated by Fujoking (푸죠킹), the show stars Min Thanakorn & Toptap Jarukit in lead roles. Premieres 30th May.

Synopsis–

Sun is a 25-year-old deliveryman with a troubled past. Violence took his brother and mother away, and guilt leads him to redemption—but not to forgetting. Entering Dream Entertainment marks the start of revenge and his reunion with Jay, the intimidating and charismatic company director. Jay believes in strategy over emotion, viewing every relationship as a transaction. Beneath his cool exterior lies a deep, unhealed wound—until the appearance of Sun begins to shake the world Jay once had completely under control.

With Jay stepping in as Sun’s sponsor and quietly backing his every move amidst the fierce competition of the showbiz world, the two find themselves entangled in a complex relationship, forced to rely on each other to survive the fight.

(Source: PaybackSeries X; edited by MyDramaList)

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