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Historical Styled BLs With An Edge

Historical dramas have a charm of their own. Most of them are relegated to the timeline between the 1930s & 1960s, when western culture was slowly being adopted into the Asian subcontinent. These dramas feature settings that have traditional styles but modern vibes; costumes that betray the local culture whilst the citizens are adapting to a western mindset. Despite that, homophobia was still rampant and that remains at the forefront in most BL- themed shows.

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Queer Love Stories That Fight Homophobia: 7 BL Dramas You Need to Watch

Homophobia, a prejudice and hatred towards LGBTQ+ individuals, remains a crucial issue in various parts of the world. Amidst this harsh reality, BL (Boys’ Love) dramas emerge as creative mediums that not only entertain but also combat homophobia in unique and heartfelt ways.

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Favorite Thai BL Dramas (2022)- Part III

2022 was a clandestine affair of well-written scripts being orchestrated by talented actors. Surprisingly, Thailand was at the forefront of fielding these meaningful dramas that have elevated the art of storytelling. In today’s feature, our authors will be sharing their personal favorites- memorable shows with a nuanced edge!

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Favorite Thai BL Dramas (2022)

2022 was a succinct mix-up of phenomenal dramas strung together with some “Not So Good Ones”. We saw some excellent directives bought to life by nuanced actors who delivered praiseworthy performances. In today’s feature, we will be exploring such gems from the Thai BL industry!

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Favorite Setting/Location- Part III

Mesmerizing is the word that comes to my mind when I recall some of my favorite BL dramas. It has got nothing to do with the storytelling or execution and everything to do with the “Setting/Location”. A drama’s success cannot be solely ascribed to its cast or interesting storyline. The overall look depends on the adjoining location that adds the requisite oomph factor needed to drive the narrative forward. Join us as we talk about our favorite locales in the BL dreamland!

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Favorite Location/Setting

While cinematography and appropriate casting form the backbone to a drama’s success, another important factor that weighs in- is the location/setting. An entire team is involved in checking out the locales suitable to the script to building magnanimous sets that match the show’s era. In today’s feature, our authors will be taking about their favorite cinematic “Location/Setting”.

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The BL Xpress Awards-2022 (Popular Vote)- Top Ten BL Actors

The ability to move hearts inarguably depends on the artistic skills of an actor; more so, if you are a BL actor, specifically because the genre is often misjudged on the basis of its sensual content. Most actors put in a lot of efforts- to emote, express and deliver the feelings evoked by their character roles. “The Top Ten Actors” on this list have earned their right because their tenacity and dedication have left a deep impression on our body and soul. Join us, in this final feature, as we bid adieu to 2022.

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The BL Xpress Awards-2022 (Popular Vote)- Top Ten BL Dramas

Emotional, high-quality productions are in demand, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the results of BL Xpress’s 2022 “Top BL Dramas”.

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The BL Xpress Awards- 2022 (Popular Vote)

“Giving voice to characters that have no other voice—that’s the great worth of what we do.” — Meryl Streep

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