The theme for this feature is “Angst, suspicion, thrill and homophobia”
Those are a lot of tropes to club in a single feature but subjectively, they are some of the most trending topics in the BL industry in the current times. We will be touching base with each of them, because it is a given that more the thrill & angst, more riveting the story turns.
Continue reading My Favorite Asian BLs/GLs So Far (2024)- Part IV
The theme for this feature is “Sweet, Endearing”
The transient trope in quite a few BL dramas, the humorous candor paired with an adorable casting can work wonders for even an abysmal script, not that we are bringing you any subpar content. The dramas in today’s article will lighten your mood, alleviate your sadness and make you smile fondly.
Continue reading My Favorite Asian BLs So Far (2024)- Part III
My last tier of my favorite Asian BLs for this year is, of course equally eclectic as my first two lists were. Perhaps these, of all the series I have watched this year, are the ones that have left the greatest emotional impact on me. Equally important, they have also made me ruminative and reflective. Wondering and pondering most whether I would have taken the same actions or gone down the same path or felt the same way. Mostly, I saw something within me in each of the main protagonists. Some characteristic force, strength, flaw, weakness, emotion, or perhaps desire that helped me identify more with how they felt, who they were, and/or more importantly why they did what they did. I felt deeply engaged in what was happening and could feel their emotions with them:
Continue reading My Favorite Asian BLs So Far (2024)- Part III
The theme for this feature is “Hardcore Realizations”
Continue reading My Favorite Asian BLs/GL So Far (2024)- Part II
Admittedly, my second-tier favorite Asian BLs for this year (so far) is as equally eclectic as my first list was and is again not of a ‘mainstream’ conformity. It bears repeating that I am an individual who does not follow any set of established social norms in what I find to be favorites.
Continue reading My Favorite Asian BLs So Far (2024)- Part II
The theme for this feature is “Emotional Trauma, Healing & Wellness”.
Admittedly, my favorite Asian BLs for this year (so far) is an eclectic mix and perhaps not of a ‘mainstream’ conformity. I am an individual who does not follow any set of rules in establishing what I find to be my favorite. Therefore, I tend to not like what most others find as fashionable or currently trending. I am also not an avid follower of any particular BL artist, although I do think some actors are better than others.
Bromances probably came into existence and became popular because of China’s rigid censorship on queer representation. Even though their popularity stems from heart fluttering moments that spur imaginary romance between the fictional characters, Bromances are fast becoming a stable part of the BL genre!
Continue reading Heart Fluttering Bromances That Aired in 2024
2024 was surprisingly the “Year of GLs”. From a few succinct shows like “Gap The Series” & “Fragrance of the First Flower” which made their mark on the international platforms, we didn’t have any sapphic representation before. The tables have turned, with several prominent releases this year, and we have new fandoms coming into existence, more couples gaining traction.
While we are having a constant outpour of Japanese and Thai BLs, Korean BLs seemed to be slow on uptake this year. We didn’t have any continuous projections, but the shows that premiered were indeed a worthwhile experience. We had some complicated adaptations with nuanced storytelling and casting that made waves across the continent. Spilling the beans, let me share my favorites from 2024!
Continue reading Our Favorite Korean BLs So Far (2024)- Part II
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