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“Young Royals Season Three” Series Review (Ep.1 to 6)
“Love shouldn’t be so hard”
This solemn yet painful thought resonates throughout the series finale. Love isn’t something easy, but it shouldn’t be so hard either. It is about adapting, giving space and understanding each other’s needs. Something that both Wilhelm & Simon fail at, before they reconsider their choices and reconcile towards the end. The finale was everything that I hoped for and some more. Without sidelining the royal romance which is the heart of this story, the show hightails important issues like internalized homophobia, traditional hierarchy and unjustified prejudices. As Wilhelm and Simon grapple with the consequences of Wilhelm’s public declaration of their love; Hillerska is thrown into chaos, the Queen has a mental breakdown and August goes through a character transformation. The show packs a lot in the six episodes to bid a fitting farewell to these characters that have carved a special place in our hearts.
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“The Perfect Prince Loves Me, the Side Character?!” Anime Premieres in April, 2024
Suiseisha, the studio behind the upcoming BL anime “The Perfect Prince Loves Me, the Side Character?!” slated for an April 2024 debut, has exciting news! They’ve revealed an early premiere of the debut episode on March 15, 2024! The premiere will be available on Coolmic and will include English subtitles for those eager to dive into the series.
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“Cherry Magic Thai” Series Review (Ep.3 to 12)
I pondered endlessly on how to best handle this review. Should I make a detailed comparison between the Thai and the Japanese versions? Should I compare the acting calibers of the main pairings in both versions? And ultimately, which version was better?
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New Asian GLs/BLs Coming Your Way
We got some interesting new arrivals in the upcoming months, and we are pretty excited to share the news. Buckle your seatbelts and hold on tight!
“Heaven Official Blessing Season Two” Series Review (Ep.3 to 12)
“For some people, the mere existence of someone in this world is hope- Hua Cheng”
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“Pit Babe” Series Review (Ep.3 to 13)
Adapted from the web novel “Pit Babe” (พิษเบ๊บ) by _alittlebitch (also known as alittlebixth), Peter Nopachai’s rustic adaptation ended on a high note. Based on the fictional ABO/Omegaverse universe, the show’s ratings skyrocketed because of the natural chemistry between the various pairings littered across this universe. While the storytelling was indeed faulty in some places, the stellar casting made up for the odd pacing. This was one of those shows that leaves you with mixed feelings; I won’t say that I was exactly enamored with the series. Nevertheless, it was flavorful in its own ways. There are reasons to watch this show; let me list them first before we journey into the disaster zone!
“Twins” Series Review (Ep.1 to 12)
When Lovemedia Thailand first started with the promotions, “Twins The Series” was marketed as a sport themed BL. Whilst the Thai BL industry is filled with high school dramas or engineering misnomers, we were never offered a full fledged sports drama. As such, the expectations were high from a cast that included handsome hunks who seemed to fit the bill of volleyball players. Either ways, I was never enthusiastic about sports labeled shows. But then my X timeline was filled with spoilers once the show premiered; the end result- I gave in to the urge. The pilot episodes were pretty lame and dragged on; nothing substantial to hold onto. So, why did I continue on this journey? Despite the mediocre writing with abundant potholes, the lead pairing manage to savage the show. Without pulling any punches, let’s dive into this review!
Thai BL: Sammon Scene’s Medical Suspense Thriller “Spare Me Your Mercy” Releases Official Teaser
In a gala event yesterday, One D Official in collaboration with media giant One 31 Thailand released the official teaser for Sammon Scene’s upcoming adaptation “Spare Me Your Mercy”. After months of speculation, Sammon recently revealed that Tor Thanapob and JJ Krissanapoom will be playing the main leads Kan & Thiu in this medical suspense thriller. Adapted from the novel “Euthanasia” (การุณยฆาต) by Sammon (แซมม่อน), the show will be helmed by director Worawit Khuttiyayothin (“To Sir, With Love”) alongside screenwriter Sirilux Srisukon. Tor Thanapob was recently seen in the mystery thriller “Midnight Museum” and his bromance with main lead Gun Atthaphan was much appreciated. This lead to catcalls from avid fans who wished to see him in a BL role.
Korean BL: “I A Gangster Became A High Schooler” Releases Official Poster & Trailer
Following the hoopla surrounding the removal of the BL element, No 3 Pictures have finally released the official poster and trailer for their upcoming adaptation ‘I A Gangster Became A High Schooler’. Adapted from the web novel “I, a Gangster, Became a High Schooler” (조폭인 내가 고등학생이 되었습니다) by Ho Rol (호롤) the movie is a censored adaptation of same-sex original work. The live-action has been in news since the day of its announcement, with avid fans expressing their displeasure over the removal of the BL tag. The film was rumored to be canceled due to lack of funds before No 3 Pictures (“Unintentional Love Story”) announced that there were no changes in the production, and the shooting was proceeding as planned. They also revealed that actors Yoon Chan Young (“All of Us are Dead”), Bong Jae Hyun, and Lee Seo Jin will be playing the lead roles in the movie, which is being helmed by Lee Sung Taek (“Love Class”) alongside screenwriter Jung Da Hee. With the trailer release, it became apparent that actor Won Tae Min (“You Make Me Dance” and “Unintentional Love Story”) is also a part of the cast. ‘I A Gangster Became A High Schooler’ will have a exclusive screening at CGV Theater for its first two episodes on February 22. International premiere still unannounced.
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