It’s time for another quick dose of BL/GL updates! From fresh announcements and exciting new projects to little developments that have fans buzzing, BL Mini-Bytes brings you the latest happenings from across the BL/GL world, one bite-sized update at a time. Here’s what caught our attention this week!
How Do We Relationship? Season Two
With the prequel ending last weekend, MBS has announced Season Two for the sapphic romance “How Do We Relationship?” Adapted from the manga series “How Do We Relationship?” (付き合ってあげてもいいかな) by Tamifull (たみふる), Sayashi Riho & Konishi Sakurako will be returning to reprise their roles.
HIStoryX: The Killer Is Icy Cold
Official poster & trailer released for the upcoming Taiwanese romance “HIStoryX: The Killer Is Icy Cold.” Starring Yi En (SpeXial) & Alex (ARKis) in lead roles, the show is set to premiere in 2027.
Synopsis–
A washed-up, arrogant actor (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!
Official Trailer-
Teacher It’s Time To Pay Me Back
Official poster released for the upcoming shorts “Teacher It’s Time To Pay Me Back.” Starring Lee Sang Min, Han Sun Woo & Kim Ji Woong. Premieres on 31st October.
Synopsis–
A teacher drowning in debt and a student offering a contract leading to a dangerous debt-romance!
17th Spring Series
Fitting has begun for the upcoming romance “17th Spring Series.” Adapted from the web novel “17th Spring” by Littleskyofme, the show stars Chokun Puttipong & Aston Ratiphat in lead roles.
Synopsis–
A boy who was born with HIV, transfers to a new school, where he meets a rebellious student. As they grow closer, they begin to bring out the best in each other.
(Source: gaydaytime.proboards.com)
Reversed Lovers
SEEK Media has unveiled the official poster & trailer for their upcoming BL series “Reversed Lovers”. Starring Min Yu-jun and Lee Jun-gi in lead roles.
Love Me to Hurt Me
Fresh posters released for the upcoming sapphic romance “Love Me to Hurt Me.” Adapted from the novel “Phai Phloeng Man” (พ่ายเพลิงมาร) by LalaNon (ลลนล), the show stars Tan Duangkaew & Yuyu Ornicha in lead roles. Premieres on 6th November.
Synopsis–
Song is a glamorous jewellery mogul; she has everything but peace. Haunted by the woman who broke her heart, she seizes the change for revenge when her former lover, Oh, unexpectedly becomes her mother’s private nurse. Bound by a contract and trapped under one roof, Oh endures Song’s cold cruelty while hiding the painful truth behind their separation.
As old wounds reopen, resentment gradually gives way to longing. When the secrets finally surface, however, Song realises she has been punishing the woman who sacrificed everything for her. Is there a second chance for love, or is it already too late?
(Source: Channel 3 HD)
Double Shuffle
Official poster released for the upcoming Taiwanese romance “Double Shuffle.” Adapted from the web novel “Double Shuffle” (心機) by Lin Pei Yu (林珮瑜), the show stars An Jun Peng & Lin Chia Wei in lead roles.
Synopsis–
Fan Chiang Jui Chen, heir to a powerful family, becomes ruthless amid deadly power struggles. His only weakness is his love for his seventh uncle, Fan Wei Hsia. Their bond ends in tragedy when Jui Chen dies saving Wei Hsi, who is later murdered seeking revenge. Fate sends Wei Hsi back to his youth with memories of their past life. Determined to change their destiny, he protects Jui Chen, only to find him colder than before. When an accident restores Jui Chen’s memories, they must confront old wounds and decide whether love can overcome fate.
(Source: kff.tw)
The Grim Lover
Official poster released for the upcoming fantasy romance “The Grim Lover.” Adapted from the web novel “The Grim Lover” (The Grim Lover รักลืมตาย) by alittlebixth, the show stars Pavel Naret & Pooh Krittin. Premieres on 28th November.
Synopsis–
“When a man tries to die for love, Death itself refuses to let him go — because their fates are bound by a secret that could change everything.”
When a grieving man attempts to end his life to follow the lover he lost in a tragic accident, he encounters a Grim Reaper who looks exactly like him. Bound by fate, the Reaper repeatedly stops him from dying, revealing that their destinies are intertwined.
Amid the mysterious rules of death and the hidden truth behind the accident, an unexpected bond forms — one that may lead him back to love, truth, and the will to live again.
(Source: thai.film)
Bake Love Feeling
Workshop has begun for the upcoming sapphic romance “Bake Love Feeling.” Adapted from the novel “Bake Love Feelings” (ขนมปังชีสเนย Bake love feelings) by Snow Leopard (เสือดาวหิมะ), the show stars View Benyapa & Mim Rattanawadee.
Synopsis–
Though we got off to a bad start, I hope that we’ll get close and that I’ll be able to work smoothly with you. I don’t know if it’s from proximity or what that’s making my heart race. I have to keep telling myself that the kindness you’ve been showing me is only out of obligation, don’t take it so seriously!
(Source: Thai = mebmarket.com || Translation = MyDramaList)
No.1 Student
First read through session held for the upcoming romance “No.1 Student.” Adapted from the web novel “Fake Slackers” (伪装学渣) by Mu Gua Huang (木瓜黄), the show stars Copper Phuriwat & Fifa Thanut as main leads. Fitting for the show has also begun.
Synopsis–
After class placements were decided, the school’s two infamous “problem youth” shared not only the same class but the same desk. They’re clearly good at studies but pretend to be slackers. Fakers from head to toe, they just keep walking farther down the path of their performance.
(Source: Novel Updates)
Love Scandal
Following the worship ceremony, filming has begun for the upcoming romance “Love Scandal”. Adapted from the novel “Personal Manager” (ผู้จัดการส่วนตัว) by Sweet Garden, the show stars Jame Jame Supawit & Folk Jakrin in lead roles.
Synopsis–
A secret relationship between a model and his manager.
(Source: BL Series News Facebook)
The Last Lock of Love
Official teaser released for the upcoming romance “The Last Lock of Love.” Starring Chat Chatchai & Choi Seung Ho in lead roles. Premieres on 3rd November.
Coward
MUBI has shared the latest trailer for Lukas Dhont’s latest film, Coward, which is set for cinemas on 26th December followed by a wide release on 1st January 2027. Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne lead the cast and the two actors won the Best Actor award at Cannes earlier this year.
Synopsis–
Pierre (Macchia) arrives at the front lines as a young soldier eager to find his footing in a world consumed by violence. Everything changes when he meets Francis (Campagne), a kindred spirit whose vision of staging a front-line theatre show unlocks a world Pierre never knew existed. What begins as a fleeting escape from the harsh reality of the trenches soon blossoms into a tender, emotional love story, anchored by the undeniable chemistry of breakout actors Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne. As the world burns around them, their stage becomes a sanctuary of innocence and devotion
Source- The Hollywood News
Plan B to U
Workshop held for the upcoming romance “Plan B to U.” Adapted from the web novel “Chak Sattru Su Thirak” (จากศัตรูสู่ที่รัก) by JittiRain, the show stars Boun Noppanut & Prem Warut.
Synopsis–
With his life savings, Nile purchases a house owned by Krit, the CEO of record company Rabbit Hole, for a bargain price. However, it turns out the house is haunted. Nile tries to return the sale, but Krit refuses, so Nile comes up with a plan B: land an internship at Rabbit Hole and exact his revenge.
(Source: MyDramaList)
We will be back with more updates, stay tuned!
