Recently, a connection was made quite surreptitiously between The BL Xpress and Cowboys Tokyo, the producer of the recent gay independent film called AICHAKU. Aichaku, in Japanese means, literally ‘attachment’. Specifically, an attachment to an object that is more like a feeling of affinity – what the object means. It takes on an emotional attachment.
Continue reading Aichaku The Movie: An Affinity Towards Dreams And Love
The fact that Girls’ Love genre is suddenly at a peak isn’t a surprise. Rivaling in the revolution led by the “Gap Series” couple Freen Sarocha & Becky Armstrong, GL industry is trending and insight. As such, locally available GL novels are being churned out at an alarming rate. While the genre still has to catch up with its BL counterpart, GL authors are at par with sharing the popularity that Boys’Love authors enjoy. One such novelist is Sixnine, who recently announced the adaptation of her uber popular novel “Player Yuri”. We sat down for an introspective conversation with the talented author to dig deeper into her psyche & novels!
Continue reading The Magic of Player: A Conversation with Thai GL Author Sixnine
Breaking through stereotypes seems to be Director Yuan Danop’s favorite pastime. Recently in news for his Thai remake of the Chinese BL adaptation “Addicted Heroin”, Mr. Danop had a careful consideration in mind while recreating the original which was widely popularized because of its sexual undertones. There were mixed responses; while some applauded his attempt to tackle the subject with sensitivity, others were disappointed with the lack of NC content (which is fast becoming a norm in the Thai BL industry). Is breaking out of the mold a diffident procrastination? We sought answer to this question as we sat down for a thoughtful conversation with the talented filmmaker!
Continue reading Sharing the “Addiction for Love” with Director Yuan Danop
Reality television seems to be the recent trend, with countries like South Korea, Japan and Philippines jumping into the foray. While dating shows have been omnipresent for quite sometime; queer representation was almost nonexistent. Stemming past the rampant negligence & abundant homophobia, dating shows are now more daring in their portrayal of homosexuality. But does a dating show only revolve around the emotional sojourn of the contestants?
Join us as we answer this question in our intriguing exchange with “Sparks Camp” Director Theodore Boborol. The show is gaining popularity across the globe and the impact is truly commendable!
Continue reading The Dawn of a New Era- With “Sparks Camp” Director Theodore Boborol
An iconoclastic filmmaker who has pushed the boundaries with his varied repertoire, Ark Saroj is out and proud in his personal and professional lives. After making his directorial debut with “Getaway”, a Singaporean BL web drama shot in Bangkok, for Asia’s leading LGBTQIA media publication Dear Straight People; Ark is currently testing his own limits with not one but two upcoming projects, both of which are highly anticipated. After wrapping the recently concluded horror thriller “Shadow”, Arj Saroj seems in high spirits whilst helming the adaptation “Allure of Siren The Series”. We sat down for a heart-to-heart with the talented director and it was truly stimulating!
Dreams are pretty fickle unless they are recognized as a fervent reality. In the past, I have interviewed quite a few US-based MM Romance authors who were fascinated with the BL culture, either because they drew inspiration from them or they were dormant fans of the said genre. In the midst of them, we have one novelist who not only dared to publish a BL novel while being based abroad but has also realized the dream of adapting her original work.
A gripping tale set in Bangkok’s nightlife, featuring an unprecedented partnership between two sworn rivals, Chanele Ramos’ “Allure of the Siren” captures human connection, resilience, and the ceaseless pursuit of truth. We sat down for a tell-a-tale with the busy writer who is currently filming the adaptation in Thailand.
Continue reading Alluring Yet Enterprising: Stepping into the World of Author Chanele Ramos
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!
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!
Continue reading A Casual Tell-a-Tale with Thai GL Author Salmon Writing
“Who will be brave enough for love?”
This question consistently reverberates throughout the journey that the “Boys Like Boys” contestants undertake to find their better halves. The first non-scripted LGBTQ+ and BL dating reality show from Taiwan saw contestants from different walks of life. Whilst his shy demeanor seemed like a deterrent to this very purpose, Bobo managed to defy logic to become one of the most popular contestants on the show. On this sojourn, he made friends and grew more confident. We sat down for a tell-all with Bobo, who despite his reclusive personality shone brightest on this reality television!
As the first large-scale queer dating reality show, Gagaoolala’s “Boys Like Boys” has been making waves because of the show’s commitment to authenticity and its potential to deeply resonate with audiences by depicting the complexities of queer relationships in a real and relatable manner. Warner Bros. International Television Production’s (WBITVP) recent acquisition of this pioneering queer dating format has tipped the scales in favor of queer and gay relationship genre. Whilst everyone is celebrating the acquisition, we bring to you the winners of the first season. Known for their mature disposition, Gino and Guan Yu are a match made in heaven. Their journey wasn’t an easy one, albeit what matters are their love and sincerity. Join us as we strike a conversation with the cute couple and discover their secrets!
Continue reading Gino & Guan Yu: The New Tale of Love & Sincerity
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