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I'm a Researcher by profession, prone to questioning everything. Living in Mumbai, I grew up on a stable diet of monotonous Indian dramas which stretch for a decade or so and I sincerely wanted to elude the boredom. So I escaped into the unknown, which is the world of BL dramas. I love sharing my thoughts about the storyline, characters and analyzing the smallest details possible. When something touches my heart, I want to know what others feel about the subject matter as well. That’s why, I’m here at BL Xpress. Being a writer gives me an outlet to explore my inner emotions and turmoil

Midweek Updates

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!

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Midweek Updates

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!

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BL Mini-Bytes

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!

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What Makes “Boys Like Boys” a Global Success- A Tell-All with Director Huang Ting Chun

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!

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Weekend Exclusives

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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BL Mini-Bytes

Last week was slightly slow on uptake, with less announcements. There were hardly any surprises with random hits & misses. The quietest weekend so far, there might be a storm brewing; you never know when it comes to the quirky BL world!

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A Casual Tell-a-Tale with Thai GL Author Salmon Writing

Following the sumptuous success of recent GLs like “Gap The Series” & “23.5”, Girls’ Love genre seems to be trending. As such, famous GL novels are being adapted as original sources and are in demand. Recently, popular Thai GL author Salmon Writing announced adaptation of her novels, “Built in Love” and “Queendom”. One of the forerunners in an industry that is still trying to catch up with its male counterpart (Boys’ Love), Salmon Writing has penned a dozen of love stories spanning from fantasy, action thrillers to historicals. We sat down for a brief conversation with the mindful author to gather her thoughts about the said genre and her books!

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Midweek Updates

The BL industry keeps busy with frequent updates and exclusives. Be it Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese or Korean market, the competition is tough; the genre is making leaps and bounds. The last three days saw sumptuous amount of inputs which will leave you pleasantly surprised!

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