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“Kiseki Dear to Me” Series Review (Ep.3 to 13)

“Kiseki Dear to Me” had such a strong start, the plot and the time jump that was established earlier on was a strong foundation for the show to bring the whole story together, and yet, somewhere in the middle it managed to lose momentum, focusing on the wrong points and ended up giving us a bland story, which certainly did not match up to the strong start the show had. The story doesn’t quite pay off as much as it could have, and despite the actors’ strong chemistry and the overall compelling nature of the characters’ stories, there was something missing in the story. It was not developed well.

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“My Dear Gangster Oppa” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)

The unspoken world of bars, guns, knives and mysterious shy boys is the one that the new Boys’ Love drama “My Dear Gangster Oppa” consists of. Like “KinnPorsche”, the drama is as simple as a man taking stock of the different cuts and bruises running down his body; you could miss it at first. But instead the storyline focuses on a shy college student named Guy (Ping Krirttanun) in love with his best IRL friend Wahl (Winner Tanatat). Then there is the tall, attractive Tew(Meen Nichakoon), a bar owner with beautiful hosts and a man of few words. The dichotomy of the two characters & their lives shouldn’t work. With fully C.G.I. rendered game play of the massive online game they play along with their online friends, it’s clear the two storylines, the people and situations that populate them blend into each other and that is the world of “My Dear Gangster Oppa”. A unique take on the webtoon “My Ideal Relationship” by Ken.

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“My New Boss is Goofy” First Impressions (Ep.1 to 3)

As an avid fan of the BL genre, diving into my second anime series of the year, ‘Atarashii Joushi wa Do Tennen’ had me intrigued and excited. The ongoing series promised an interesting storyline, and after immersing myself in its first few episodes, it certainly delivered more than I expected.

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“One Room Angel” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)

I think everyone experiences a point in their lives where they feel worthless. Hopeless. Lonely. No matter who we are or where we come from, these moments are universal. Whether these feelings stem from a fleeting thought or a lasting situation, they’re still there. Waiting.

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“Only Friends” Series Review (Ep.3 to 12)

Not one of these characters lied is something that one can say about the cast of this twelve episodes drama. The powerful show that showcased a group of friends who would have been happier if they never met came to its conclusion recently. As the characters make decisions that decide their “Happy or Not So Happy Endings” with surprising clarity, many fans were on the edge of their seats, every Saturday, waiting to see what comes next.

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“Heaven Official’s Blessing Season Two” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)

The Chinese Donghua Heaven Official’s Blessing (commonly referred to as TGCF) is back for its second season, bringing the flirtatious and intense tension that makes main characters Hua Cheng and Xie Lian so addictive on screen.

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“Boys Like Boys” First Impressions (Ep.1 to 3)

Queer dating shows seem to be the norm these days and they are trending. Following into the footsteps of their popular predecessors “Sparks Camp”, “His Man S1 & S2” and “Merry Queer”, Gagaoolala has rolled out the red carpet for their exclusive dating show “Boys Like Boys”. Promotions are in a high swing with the first episode available for free on their YouTube Channel. The reality show is a collaboration between Gagaoolala and HahaTai. It is also the first non-scripted LGBTQ+ and BL dating reality show from Taiwan.

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“Bump Up Business” Series Review (Ep.1 to 8)

Starring OnlyOneof members Nine (Jihoon) and Mill (Eden), the Korean BL Bump Up Business, adapted from the manga of the same name by RK Studios, has arrived. And, with it, a series that focuses on falling in love under the public eye and on the toxicity that homophobia and obsession can have on those in the limelight.

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