If you are obsessed with the Boys’ Love genre, there is a fair chance that you have watched dramas from the Filipino shores. Popularly known as Pinoy BL, the industry slowly evolved during the unfortunate happenstance of the Covid-19 pandemic. While local governments were clamoring to keep the pandemic under control, major production houses were shut down and shootings were halted. In the midst of this mayhem, Filipino media giants, Idea First Company & Black Sheep choose to script history with their “out-of-the-box” web series- Gameboys The Series & Hello Stranger, heralding this new genre into existence. It’s been a couple of years since then and Pinoy BL dramas/movies are now a commonplace phenomenon. Trying to bank on the success of their predecessors, the industry has seen an unprecedented increase in the number of shows released per year; the quality is although questionable. Today, we will be talking about those few shows that were not only phenomenally scripted but brilliantly executed!
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Favorite Taiwanese BL Dramas (2022)- Part III
As compared to their Asian counterparts, Taiwanese BLs are known for their mature approach and earnest execution. There is no overt fan service involved and as such, the focus shifts to producing exceptional stories that are inspiring and meaningful. In today’s feature, our authors will be talking about the shows that truly made a difference!
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Favorite Taiwanese BL Dramas (2022)- Part II
Taiwanese BLs are known for their nuanced storytelling and phenomenal casting; something that has been revered by the BL fans worldwide. Despite being adversely affected by the pandemic, the Taiwanese shores haven’t stopped churning out content that’s both progressive and thought provoking. In today’s feature, our authors will be sharing their absolute favorites from 2022!
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Favorite Taiwanese BL Dramas (2022)
Taiwanese BLs are clearly fan favorites. In terms of storytelling and fine execution, they are incomparable. The sudden advent of Covid-19 has slowed down the production of quality dramas from the Taiwanese shores and, as such, 2022 saw a quintessential decrease in the number of shows broadcast. In today’s feature, our authors will be talking about their favorite few!
Favorite Korean BL Dramas (2022)- Part III
While 2022 was distinctly a year of office romances (The New Employee, The Director Who Buys Me Dinner and Roommate of Poongduck 302), the generalist tropes were flavorful and intriguing. Gone are the days when Korean BLs were stuck in the old formulaic, recycling the same stories. Today, we have daring adaptations that employ actors par excellence. In today’s feature, we round up the best KBL’s in 2022- in terms of storytelling and directorial!
Favorite Korean BL Dramas (2022)- Part II
Korean BLs are slowly evolving when it comes to their storytelling style and vibrant casting. The recent releases like Our Dating Sim and Unintentional Love Story are abundant proof of the same. While 2023 saw the rise of distinctive cinema, the dramas showcased in 2022 were equally diversified. In today’s feature, our authors will share their succinct choices!
Favorite Korean BL Dramas- 2022
Korean BLs are slowly evolving into a substantial industry with their well-written scripts and phenomenal casting. Coupled with a massive fan following, they are becoming as popular as their Thai counterparts. In today’s feature, our authors will be sharing their favorite choices- the ones that touched their hearts!
Favorite Japanese BL Dramas (2022)- Part III
Japanese cinema is evolving and so is their abstract portrayal of the queer community. Setting aside the regressive mentality that mostly blindsides the stigmas faced by the LGBTQ diaspora, Japanese BL’s subtly touch on the underbelly of fraudulent issues that affects them adversely. In today’s feature, our authors will be talking about such gems- variant dramas/movies that spoke to our hearts!
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Favorite Japanese BL Dramas- Part II
Japanese BLs are swiftly becoming fan favorites because of their nuanced storytelling and phenomenal casting. Last year, we saw some excellent collaborative work which has raised the standards for BL content. In today’s feature, our authors will be sharing their favorite choices from 2022, meticulous adaptations that were successful globally!
Favorite Japanese BL Dramas (2022)
With a sudden rise of thought-provoking dramas, 2022 was indeed a phenomenal year for the BL world. While we spend the last three weeks listing our favorite Thai BL dramas, this week onward we will be diving into the Japanese shores. Despite lingual limitations that often cause delays in international premiere, Japanese BLs are always at the top of the game. In today’s feature, our authors will be talking about the shows that stole their hearts!
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