While fan service is an integral part of the Thai BL industry, there are very few BL pairings that live upto the expectations of the avid fans. It could be attributed to the off-the-charts chemistry between them, the camaraderie they share off-screen and the stories they choose. Today, we are talking about few such onscreen BL couples that are on the rise & slowly making their mark!
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I grew up on a stable diet of Indian mythological (Ramayana & Mahabharata), both have been remade again & again with different casting. The central character that remains at the heart of both mythologies is Lord Vishnu (both Lord Ram & Lord Krishna are his reincarnations). So, when the trailer for “The Sign” was released, I was intrigued; because it had two main characters based on Indian mythology. I was surprised to say the least; Garuda is the vahana/vehicle of Lord Vishnu while Sheshanaga is his mount. Although we know about the enmity between Garuda and Nagas, their story was never properly described/depicted beyond the fact that they both serve Lord Vishnu. So, to see two divine figures from the Indian mythology in a Thai drama was quite riveting. It was only after the show started that I realised that Thais have their own myths about Garuda & Nagas. The show is hugely based in modern era, but is fantasy drama based on the age long enmity between the two demigods. In Buddhism, Garudas are enormous predatory birds with intelligence and social organisation. The Garudas have kings and cities, and some of them have the magical power of changing into human form; as can be witnessed with Phaya’s characterization. The Garuda are enemies to the nāga, a race of intelligent serpent- or dragon-like beings, whom they hunt. Nagas are believed to live in either water bodies or in caves and have different clans; as witnessed by their attire. Tharn is mostly shown wearing green clothes, which depict his noble status while Chalothorn is show wearing black clothes which signify the fact that he is a royal. “The Sign” cleverly combines these age-old mythologies with the concept of reincarnation to script a thriller that is incomparable to most modern dramas in the BL world.
The announcements this week have been keeping us on our toes. Honestly, we are surprised but GMMTV seems to be on spree to make our weekends binge worthy. We have not one but three shows airing next month on weekends and the exclusives keep piling!
With quite a few surprises dropping, this week had a head start. We are looking at some anticipated releases and exclusives from unexpected turnouts. Either way, we can’t wait to recount the updates as we talk about their early release!
Last weekend stood testament to the fact that BL world is slowly evolving, and we can look forward to some intriguing shows dropping in the coming months. Join us as we recount some exciting news that is currently creating buzz!
“A slice of life romance with strong bonds of familial love and friendships”
Continue reading “Tadaima, Okaeri” First Impressions (Ep.1 to 4)
After a quiet week, we had a slew of announcements dropping left & right. It seems that the BL/GL world is never at rest. Bidding our time to bring you the latest updates, we have collected exclusives from all over the globe!
We had quite a few surprising announcements dropping towards the weekend, creating the type of hype that was unheard of. We are talking about sequels that were long awaited and exciting news that was unexpected. Picking up from the last week, it’s time to check out the latest buzz!
Committing to a dream isn’t an easy task; especially when you are a filmmaker. It means copious amounts of planning, understanding the script better than anyone else and prudently working with the actors to recognize their own vision. A “Make or Break” scenario that tests the director’s caliber; more so when you are working on reality television that is devoid of a readable script. Focusing your energy on different contestants to draw the best out of them requires certain amount of detailing which Director Huang Ting Chun excels at. We had a thoughtful reminiscence about his varied works and it was compelling!
It was another unrushed week with very few news updates. But we always make it a point to bring you the latest in the BL/GL world. Something new & attractive keeps spinning the wheel. Let’s find out what is happening in our queer diaspora!
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