“Crazy Handsome Rich” is a series like no other. First off, this was supposed to be a dubbed series so the voices are a bit off and it makes for an unpleasant experience. As such, the dubbing sound effects and background score during scenes are also hindered. Despite these flaws, the show is set in a more mature atmosphere which is very refreshing.
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Welcome to our weekly rendezvous with the latest and greatest in the realm of Boys Love Dramas. From breaking news to fresh trailers, upcoming TV series to exciting reality shows, we’ve got your ticket to a world filled with romance, drama, and the timeless allure of love that transcends all expectations.
The Japanese queer film My Beautiful Man Eternal starring Hagiwara Riku (Hira Kazunari) and Yagi Yusei (Kiyoi Sou) is a passionate adaptation of the novel He, Who is Beautiful (美しい彼) by Nagira Yuu that captures an innate look at inner emotions, insecurity, and personal strength.
Is love enough when you don’t know the person your heart chooses? That’s the question Mandee’s new Boys’ Love series “Naughty Babe” asks. Does the show answer?
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Why R U?, the Korean remake of the Thai BL of the same name, has ended, and with its conclusion, left behind a series that manages to retain the essence of the original while also falling short on some of the delivery.
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For the BL purist out there, this is undoubtedly not a series that will be high on your list of want-to-sees. And you will be making a big mistake if you let its foibles outweigh its content and message. And it does have a lot of flaws requiring patience, understanding, and a genuine love for BL to get through. But the payoff is so worth the effort.
“Stay by My Side” is a very adorable show and the actors’ chemistry really shines through, making this fluffy series worthwhile. The show is a bubblegum show, doesn’t really give you much, but it is fun and sweet, as such it’s important to review it for what it is. “Stay by My Side” focuses on Bu Xia (Hong Wei Zhe) and Jiang Chi (Yang I Hsuan); since there aren’t any secondary couples, it allows the show to focus on these two leads and their relationship. Although the show has supernatural elements, which are used to cement Bu Xia and Jiang Chi’s relationship (because the ghosts that torment Bu Xia are only silenced when Jiang Chi is close to him), the supernatural world isn’t really tackled with but only used as a vehicle to establish the two’s relationship and then to bring the two closer.
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It is with immense excitement that I delve into the world of “Stay Still,” Hong Kong’s latest entry into the Boys Love (BL) series genre. In a realm where such offerings are seldom found, “Stay Still” emerges as a unique addition, aiming to capture hearts with its intricate narratives and emotive portrayals.
Three stories.
Three romances.
One satisfying ending
While scripting and directing a show itself is a painstaking process, without proper resources and funding, the desired effect won’t be achieved. This is where producers come into the picture. They try to help the directors enliven the world build by the scriptwriters. This is normally the case where heterosexual romances are concerned. But the reverse is true for BL content; especially in Asian countries, where LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream media is still an impossible dream. Despite these unfavorable circumstances, there are a few daring producers who are determined to extrapolate queer experiences. One of them is Mr. Jimmy TSOI from Hong Kong’s Jupiter Entertainment. Their recent production, “Stay Still The Series”, won applause because of its rustic production and sublime storytelling. In this exclusive, we talk to Mr. TSOI about the problems faced during the inception of this show and his vision about their upcoming projects!
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