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Vietnamese Reviews

“Under the Oak Tree” Series Review (Ep.1 to 10)

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This series, without wanting to sound hyperbolic, is in an instant classic category and in essence prototypical. It is one of the most remarkable BLs I have ever seen or perhaps will ever see. It is that good. It is certainly unique. True to Vietnamese BLs, it is a series that digs deep into the internal onuses of humanity and its various components of human passions. I have stated this before and shall state it again. Some of the finest, if not the finest BLs come from Vietnam. They tell deeply insightful stories of humanity that have heart and aspiration and tell it in a way that underlying it all is still the message of hope. And they tell these stories in ways that if we listen and observe, can help us change to become better individuals. The narratives are just remarkable.

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BL Mini-Bytes

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As we unwind after a long weekend, there are exciting news updates to share. The BL/GL was literally on fire, with fresh inputs from each quarter. The Asian BL industry is thriving, and we are getting a daily dose of new and intriguing storylines, coupled with a vastly innovative casting.

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Weekend Exclusives

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The weekend blues are exasperating, but we got hits and misses lined up from the BL/GL world. Some exciting news from the Boys’ Love arena, we are looking forward to surprise entrants that are making a debut and long awaited series/shows that are finally seeing the limelight.

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Movie Review

“Khar Taw Mi” Movie Review

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I have a confession to make here. I had to watch this series twice to fully appreciate it. I dislike obfuscation and initially felt that is what was going on in this short film. Perhaps because I am from the United States, I like things to be made crystal clear and upfront. Which, of course, this short film does not. Being also inquisitive, I read a variety of comments about this short film which certainly educated me. I realized how myopic and clouded my thinking was. Therefore, I watched it again in light of my newfound appreciation of traditional Burmese culture and Myanmar’s current political climate.

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Midweek Updates

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The BL industry keeps busy with frequent updates and exclusives. Be it Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese or Korean market, the competition is tough; the genre is making leaps and bounds. The last three days saw sumptuous amount of inputs which will leave you pleasantly surprised!

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BL Mini-Bytes

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It’s safe to say that bingeing brilliant series has become one of our favourite pastimes over the last few years, and our TV drama obsession will not be slowing down any time soon. Luckily for us, it doesn’t have to as a whole host of brand new must-watch TV shows keep arriving by the week.

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BL Mini-Bytes

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The BL/GL world is evolving, and so we have a hectic schedule. As promised, we are here with the latest updates from the Boy’s Love universe, coupled with some juicy exclusives from the Girl’s Love genre as well!

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Vietnamese Reviews

“The Servant and the Young Master” Series Review (Ep.1 to 7)

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Once again, the Vietnamese prove their superiority in BL story telling over other countries with their big budgets and slick productions. Not only do they portray a human story, but, because of budget constraints, do so in a short period. Can you imagine if they had the money to put on full productions what these BLs would be like? And yet, the interest in Vietnamese BLs is obviously nowhere near those of Thai or Korean, which I find sad and disheartening. Why? Because most of these stories are relatable, connect to us personally, and genuinely touch us on an emotional level. This one is no exception to that axiom. It tells a deeply profound story not just in acting but in words as well. This is very well written.

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