These days, Indian BL is on the rise. The BL/GL phenomenon is expanding throughout the Asian subcontinent, and it is an utter joy to bring you these updates on a weekly basis!!

Dile Chaay Jaare

Official trailer released for the upcoming Bengali BL “Dile Chaay Jaare.” Starring Souradeep Roy & Shivam Bakshi in lead roles. Premieres on 25th September.

Synopsis–

Meer is an introverted young man, carrying the weight of a tormented past. Then he meets Krish, a budding model and actor who brings a new light into his life. And somewhere along the way, Meer finds his Krishna in Krish.

For Meer, love is devotion. For Krish, love is freedom.

But when two hearts find each other, the journey isn’t always easy. They have a past to confront, fears to overcome, a society to face and a love that will challenge everything they thought they knew! So, how will Meer and Krish set off on this extraordinary journey of love?

Official Trailer-

Rule 101

Seek Media unveils the official poster & trailer for their upcoming romance “Rule 101.” Starring Jung Myeong Cheol & Kim Hyeon Seo alongside Jung Hyun Woong & Kwak Geon Hee. Premieres on 30th September.

Official Trailer-

Love Bound

Kongthap Production unveils first look teaser for their upcoming sapphic romance “Love Bound.” Adapted from the novel “Sami Ti Tra” (สามีตีตรา) by Nawika (นาวิกา), the show stars Ormsin Supitcha & Folk Sutima alongside Namwa Thapanee & Rada Chutirada, Zen Napat & Pat Apirum.

Ao to Midori

Official trailer released for the upcoming romance “Ao to Midori.” Adapted from the manga “Ao to Midori” (青と碧) by Roji (ろじ), the show stars Kusakawa Naoya & Chinen Hidekazu in lead roles. Premieres on 5th October.

Synopsis–

A much-talked-about work that vividly portrays the gentle yet bittersweet misunderstandings born from caring for one another, alongside a deep, slowly nurtured affection.

Ao is an academic and athletic genius at the top of his class who openly and innocently showers affection without condition. Midori naturally looks after Ao, yet struggles to be honest with his own feelings. Meeting in high school and drawn to one another, their desire to fit society’s idea of “normal” leaves them caught in a mutual, unrequited love well into adulthood.

Because they cherish each other so deeply, they carefully layer their words and feelings, moving forward step-by-step over the span of eight years. A relatable, true-to-life pure love story!

(Source: Japenese = BS Asahi || Translation = MyDramaList)

Boy, with Caution

Character teasers released for the upcoming romance “Boy, with Caution.” Starring Ha Junghoon & Ryu Seil in lead roles. Premieres on 30th September.

Synopsis–

Jang Gi U is a 32-year-old temporary high school teacher. Four years ago, he became the subject of an inappropriate rumor involving a student. As a result, he never took the teacher certification examination and has instead spent the years moving from one contract teaching position to another.

Raised in a single-mother household, he grew up constantly hearing that he had to be someone with “no flaws in the eyes of others.” He lives as a person who appears flawless, but his life feels dull and unremarkable. At least, that is what everyone says.

(Source: Korean = filmmakers.co.kr || Translation = MyDramaList)

Heated Rivalry Season Two

Heated Rivalry Season 2 has added six more cast members.

Brendan Morgan (F*** Marry Kill, The Handmaid’s Tale) will play Zane Boodram. David Tomlinson (Fellow Travelers, Silent Night) will play Cody Kent, changed from the character of Dallas Kent in Rachel Reid’s Game Changer book series. Gerry Dee (Mr. D, Animal Control) will play Coach Cooper. Michelle Mylett (Letterkenny, El Camino Christmas) will play Lisa. Lauren Chan (The Devil Wears Prada 2, Canada’s Drag Race) will play Gen. Nick Stahl (Let the Right One In, Terminator 3) as Curtis Barrett.

Source- Deadline

Decoding You

Official teaser released for the upcoming romance “Decoding You.” Starring Thakhi Kwin & Friend Peerakrit in lead roles. Premieres on 4th October.

Synopsis–

Krit, the polished CEO of a data analytics empire, has always put family and duty above his own heart. When a scandal linked to his ex-lover tarnishes his reputation, his controlling mother forces him into a fake marriage with Non—his adopted younger brother who has secretly loved him for years. What begins as a staged arrangement soon turns real as Non steps out of Krit’s shadow and catches someone else’s eye, awakening emotions Krit can no longer deny. But when their relationship sparks a public scandal, Krit must choose between protecting the perfect life he’s built or risking everything for a love he never expected.

(Source: BEC World)

Can You Kiss Me First?

Official trailer released for the upcoming Japanese romance “Can You Kiss Me First?” Adapted from the manga series “Can You Kiss Me First?” (お前のほうからキスしてくれよ) by Yamayade (やまやで), the show stars Suzuki Jin & Oshida Gaku. Premieres on 19th September.

Synopsis–

Ueno, a cool and serious member of the accounting department, and Kanda, a bright and sociable ace of the sales department, seem like complete opposites at first glance. However, no one knows that Kanda is actually close friends with Ueno, spending a lot of time at his house. Even after Kanda reveals he’s gay, Ueno is left with mixed feelings as Kanda continues to approach him unguardedly. Meanwhile, Kanda has been feeling increasingly uneasy ever since Ueno declared to him in the past, “Nothing will ever happen between us.” As they spend time together as friends, their presence in each other’s lives gradually grows stronger…

(Source: Japanese = NBCユニバーサル アジア【公式】 YouTube || Translation = MyDramaList)

Saep on the Beach

First look posters released for the upcoming romance “Saep on the Beach.” Adapted from the novel “Love Sand” (Love Sand หาดร้อน ซ่อนรัก) by Mame, the show stars Benjamin Brasier, Tata Patcharapong, Max Nattapol & Yi Fang Gao.

Synopsis–

Khom, a nineteen-year-old boy who lives on the southern island of Pangan has to fill in as a guide for his friend, Mahasamut, as the guy got his leg broken. That’s when Khom meets Connor, a handsome tourist with blonde hair and those green eyes that Khom can sense intimidating the first time he looks at them.

Throughout these three days and two nights as the tourist guide, Khom tries his best not to fall for Connor. However, that isn’t as easy because this Canadian is wickedly charming and ‘tempting’ him all the time. But when it’s too much to resist, Khom finally gives in to what his body desires and tastes the man’s touch.

But Khom has never thought this decision would lead to risking his bruised heart on a relationship that doesn’t end after three days and two nights. Meanwhile, Connor has never thought that this boy would ever make the heart of a player like him tremble and change forever.

(Source: Meb)

Resonance The Series

Official poster released for Velcurve Studio’s new project “Resonance The Series”. The show stars Friend Torfan & Palm Paramee in lead roles. Friend & Palm were last seen as a supporting couple in “Love Design.”

My Secret Boyfriends

Worship ceremony held for the upcoming romance “My Secret Boyfriends.” Adapted from the webtoon “Secret Relationship” (비밀 사이) by McQueen Studio (맥퀸스튜디오), the show stars Bonus Nutthawut, Fluke Pongsapat, Junior Kajbhunditt & Maiake Thirawat.

Synopsis–

Smart, clever, and resourceful, Dan worked hard to overcome being poor. But his cheap ways are getting on the last nerve of his coworker Saint who hates him! After an incident with his own impoverished parents, Dan is suddenly growing closer to Saint while balancing feelings for his former tutor, James. With mixed emotions and unspoken secrets, will Dan be rich with love or fall back into poverty?

(Source: tapas.io; edited by MyDramaList)

Love in Bloom

Filming has wrapped up for the upcoming sapphic romance “Love in Bloom.” Starring Tungpang Pattarawadee & Jessie Natsiya in lead roles.

Synopsis–

They met on a rainy day. They fell in love on the day the flowers bloomed. What will they do on the day the truth comes out?

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

Lock Love Game Reality

Official poster & teaser released for the upcoming reality show “Lock Love Game Reality.” Starring Chat Chatchai, Best Noratape, Choi Seung Ho & Tontae Tinnakorn Puwasakdiwong. Premieres on 22nd September.

Synopsis–

When hearts are locked in the ultimate game of love! Get ready for fun, sweetness, and exciting challenges, and join us to see who will successfully lock each other’s hearts!

(Source: onebychat.ent Instagram)

Official Teaser-

Only You Above All

Thai GL author Flower of Memory has announced the live-action adaptation of her novel “Only You Above All.”

Rules of Horror

Tricreation has announced the third project for their 2027 lineup. Titled “Rules of Horror”, the show stars Khopkhet Natkharin & Cooper Patpasit.

The Dragon

Official teaser released for the upcoming sapphic romance “The Dragon.” Adapted from the web novel “The Dragon” (The Dragon #มังกรไร้ใจ) by Salmon (แซลม่อน), the show stars Wonderframe & Namfah Thunyaphat in lead roles.

Synopsis–

Fei Long, the eldest heir of the Dragon Fire gang had to marry Young Miss Wang Li Ming of the Jade Dragon gang against both of their wills. The heartless dragon and the cheeky rat had to live together as a married couple while the little rat learned to become the mistress of her gang. What will become of their relationship? And how will this arranged marriage lead?

(Source: Meb)

The Boy I Hate

Official trailer released for the upcoming Indian BL “The Boy I Hate.” Starring Pramod Rawat & Gaurav Paliwal in lead roles.

We will be back with more updates, stay tuned!