The first month of August has been pretty hectic with surprise releases and updates lined up. The Japanese shores are picking up some pretty intriguing adaptations. Buckle your seatbelts to join us on an exciting ride!!

The Coldest Killer (HIStoryX)

After a month long shooting, the latest installment of popular Taiwanese franchise “HIStoryX” has wrapped up shooting. Starring Yi En (SpeXial) & Alex (ARKis) in lead roles, the show is set to premiere in 2027.

Synopsis–

A washed-up, arrogant actress (played by Yi En) meets a sunny boy band idol (played by Alex) who is labelled as a pretty face. The two, who are extremely incompatible off-screen, are surprisingly ordered by the director to “cohabit and practice love”?! From not being able to stand each other to igniting real love, it’s full of highlights!

Double U

Official & character posters released for the upcoming romance “Double U.” Starring Cooper Patpasit & Natkharin Tankaew in lead roles.

Four Hands, Two Sonatas

Fresh poster & stills released for the upcoming bromance “Four Hands, Two Sonatas.” Starring Song Kang, Lee Jun Young & Jang Gyu Ri in lead roles. Premieres on 29th August.

Synopsis–

In an elite arts high school for musical prodigies, three young musicians’ lives become intertwined through music, rivalry, and emotion.

Piano prodigy Kang Bi O is consistently ranked first in both academics and performance. Praised as a future star destined for the world’s top competitions, his steady path begins to shake when he encounters an unexpected rival. That rival, Choi Jeong Yo, is a gifted pianist who abandoned his talent after a difficult childhood. His sudden arrival at the school brings him face to face with the musician who once reignited his passion for music, forcing him to confront the gift he had long buried.

Completing the trio is Hong Jae In, a viola major with exceptionally sensitive hearing. Constantly searching for music that truly moves her, she becomes a close friend and devoted supporter of Kang Bi O, whose playing has captivated her since childhood. As intense competition evolves into connection, the three youths collide and grow within the pressure-filled world of music, forming friendships born from rivalry, emotions shaped by ambition, and a powerful harmony created through their shared passion.

(Source: MyDramaList)

Can’t You Kiss Me First

Official poster & first look teaser released for the upcoming romance “Can’t You Kiss Me First.” Adapted from Yamayade’s Can You Kiss Me First? (Omae no Hou kara Kiss Shitekure yo), the show stars Jin Suzuki as Ueno, and Gaku Oshida as Kanda.

Synopsis–

Ueno and Kanada seem like two complete opposites in the office. Ueno is an accountant who can strike fear into his co-workers with his strict and unbending ways. Meanwhile, Kanda is the superstar of the sales department—and thanks to his friendly and outgoing personality, he is even next in line to be manager! While most would think these two could never mesh, the truth is they’re actually very close friends outside of work.

Kanda often crashes at Ueno’s place, and the two spend time with each other constantly, growing closer than most co-workers would. But when Ueno confesses to Kanada that he’s gay, a myriad of unsaid feelings begin to grow between them. Ueno has mixed feelings about how close and touchy Kanada can be, while Kanada is hung up on the fact that Ueno claimed he wasn’t his type!

Can these two salarymen navigate their true feelings and realize the growing love between them?

Official Teaser-

Nour The Series

Official poster released for the upcoming thriller “Nour The Series.” Starring Boss Patthakarn, Tongtong Kitsakorn, Toey Pongsakorn & Phoom Chawonwat in lead roles. Premieres on 25th August.

Synopsis–

Nour will take audiences into a mysterious city haunted by a series of unexplained arson cases.

(Source: NOURTheSeries X)

Gelboys Season 2

First look stills released for the upcoming teenage romance “Gelboys Season 2.” Starring PJ Mahidol, Leon Zech, Pide Monthapoom, New Chayapak, Peem Veeravit & Mye Nattapat as main leads. Premieres on 8th August.

Synopsis–

Gelz and Baby, the sons of the Gelboys, sit down to look back at their fathers’ chaotic 2024 past during their time as “faen stans!” Fou4Mod debuted as a gel-nailed idol with a massive fanbase, forcing his real-life boyfriend Chian into a secret relationship—becoming nothing more than a “fanboy of his own boyfriend.” Meanwhile, Baabin and Bua agreed to find a shared T-Pop bias so they could go stanning together. But as they got deeper into the fandom, it turned out that “the idol became way more important than the boyfriend!”

(Source: looke_world X ; edited by MyDramaList)

Hook Your Heart

Official pilot released for the upcoming IQIYI original story “Hook Your Heart.” Adapted from the web novel “Suek Wan Ching Chai” (ศึกวันชิงใจ) by marchyy (มาร์ชชี่), the show stars Shawn Chawitkan & Deland Dechochai in lead roles.

Love is Better the Second Time Around Season Two

Fresh poster released for the upcoming sequel “Love is Better the Second Time Around Season Two.” Adapted from the manga series “Koi wo Surunara Nidome ga Joto” (恋をするなら二度目が上等) by Kinoshita Keiko (木下けい子), Hasegawa Makoto & Furuya Robin will return to reprise their roles.

Synopsis–

Two years later, Miyata Akihiro and Iwanaga Takashi are happily living together, having finally found the loving relationship they had long been searching for. Despite their busy lives, they cherish every moment they spend together, and their future seems brighter than ever.

But even as they grow closer, Miyata realizes there are still parts of Iwanaga’s past he knows nothing about. Iwanaga avoids talking about his former lovers, while fleeting words and subtle gestures hint at a side of him Miyata has never seen. When Iwanaga publicly reveals in a magazine interview that he has “someone important” in his life, his former partners unexpectedly reappear, stirring up old emotions and putting the couple’s relationship to the test.

Wanting to believe Iwanaga’s heartfelt words, “The only person I want to be with now is you,” Miyata struggles to shake the unease growing in his heart. As jealousy, unresolved feelings, and hidden pasts begin to cast a shadow over their happiness, the couple must face another test of their love in this heartfelt and passionate romance.

(Source: Japanese = MBS || Translation = MyDramaList)

Mr. Fanboy

Official poster released for the upcoming romance “Mr. Fanboy.”Adapted from the novel “Mr. Fanboy” (Mr. Fanboy #รักสุดใจนายแฟนบอย) by littlebbear96, the show stars Auau Thanaphum & Save Worapong in lead roles. Premieres on 29th August.

Synopsis–

University student Wan has a fanboy hobby, following and photographing rising star Nine. When Wan gets a casting opportunity for a support role in a Y series his idol will be starring in, he meets Third, a sharp-tongued leading man and Nine’s ship partner. The two clash immediately, but when Wan passes his audition, the two are forced to work together. Despite their dislike for one another, after getting to know Third, Wan starts to look at his rival in a different light. He doesn’t know what’s wrong with him, but he finds himself avoiding the cocky leading man’s gaze more and more often.

Beyond that, Wan comes to learn that behind the curtain, the industry that looked so splendid isn’t all as he’d thought. Even Nine, his own idol, is hiding something shady.

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

Summertime

Studio Oak Official (The Prosecutor’s Proposal) have announced the casting for their upcoming adaptation “Summertime.” Adapted from the web novel “Summer” (하절기) by Iiromill (이로밀), the show stars Seong Inho & Kim DoMin in lead roles.

Synopsis–

Yeo Eun Ho and Cha Do Hyeon have been friends all their lives. After 19 years, Eun Ho seems to have a good grasp on Do Hyeon, even knowing that his “perfect” image at school is a façade. But what Eun Ho is absolutely oblivious to is the fact that Do Hyeon has had an obsessive crush on him for years. Though Do Hyeon has been able to keep it a secret in order to slowly ease his way into Eun Ho’s heart, the sudden arrival of a new student named Kwon Yi Hyeon throws a wrench into his plans. What will Do Hyeon do to keep Eun Ho by his side? And will Eun Ho ever realize his best friend’s feelings for him?

(Source: Batoto)

I Will Always Save You

First read through session held for the upcoming romcom “I Will Always Save You.” Starring Jimmy Jitaraphol & Sea Tawinan in lead roles.

Synopsis–

When musician Pepper is forced to enter the witness protection program after witnessing a murder committed by the son of an influential politician, Lieutenant Pongpuen is assigned to protect him. The two have a complicated history involving Pongpuen’s ex. Despite clashing, Pongpuen has sworn to protect Pepper from any danger that might threaten him.

(Source: MyDramaList)

Ash The Series

Official poster & trailer released for the upcoming Hong Kong romance “Ash The Series.” Adapted from the web novel “Yan Hui” (烟灰) by Feng Nong (风弄), the show stars Kingston, Leo Peng & Sing Lee in lead roles. Premieres on 14th August.

Synopsis–

Undercover officer Mo Fei Huan unexpectedly crosses paths with Xu Lue Tao, the CEO of Tianping Group. Drawn together by fate, both men hide behind carefully crafted masks and dangerous secrets. As their true identities are gradually revealed, sweetness turns into suspicion, and even the deepest devotion seems destined to fail. A single careless remark from Xu Lue Tao shatters their fragile bond.

Meanwhile, a major cross-border counterfeit operation exposes a brutal power struggle among local forces, drawing both the underworld and the police into a deadly game. Caught in the eye of the storm, Mo Fei Huan and Xu Lue Tao find that the only person they can truly trust is each other. With every step leading deeper into danger and every moment apart deepening their longing, they stand together against overwhelming odds. Though divided by opposing worlds, their hearts remain destined for the same path.

(Source: Youku)

Official Trailer-

Heated Rivalry Season Two Cast Announcement

Crave Canada have announced additional casting for their upcoming sequel “Heated Rivalry Season Two.” Justice Smith (I Saw the TV Glow; Now You See Me: Now You Don’t) and Charlie Gillespie (One Night Only, Splitsville, Suze) are joining returning stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as leads in the upcoming second season, which is confirmed to premiere in spring 2027. Smith and Gillespie will play Harris Drover and Troy Barrett, respectively, the couple at the center of Role Model, the fifth book in Rachel Reid’s bestselling Game Changers series, on which Heated Rivalry is based. Production on Season 2 of the show, which streams on HBO Max in the U.S. and several other territories, started earlier this week in Canada.

Source- Deadline

Round One

First read through session held for the upcoming romance “Round One.” Starring Joss Way-ar & Gawin Caskey in lead roles.

Synopsis–

Two opposing young men: a journalist and a fighter find their paths are linked when the two end up trapped in a time loop.

(Source: gaydaytime.proboards.com)

We will be back with more updates, stay tuned!