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- Mention BL (Boys’ Love) dramas, and many would immediately think of Thailand, the current forerunner of the genre – surpassing even Japan, which popularised Yaoi through manga. In 2022, the popularity of Thai BL dramas, also known as Y series, exploded with the release of shows such as Not Me, KinnPorsche, and Triage.
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BL or Boy’s Love dramas are predominantly used for East and Southeast Asian TV shows and films where the main leads are in a same-sex relationship (m/m). It is a sub-branch from Japanese...
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The presence of Boys Love series, a unique drama genre that depicts homoerotic relationships between male characters, has increased significantly in recent years. Narratives revolving around two boys in a romantic relationship were pretty much secondary subplots before the 2014 series Love Sick, which was a significant turning point for the subgenr...
Like many Boys Love dramas before it, 2gether the Seriesis based on a novel of the same name. Thai Boys Love is a local appropriation of yaoi, the Japan-originating form of homoerotic fiction that revolves around the romantic narratives between a masculine boy (called “uke”) and a more feminine boy (called “seme”). Traditionally, yaoiis created, co...
Similar to many other successful Thai Boys Love media, 2gether:The Series centers around college students living out unreal storylines and engaging in somewhat irrational conversations. It’s these elements that seem to guarantee the success of a Boys Love series—in addition to attractive characters with on-screen chemistry, that is. Other hit serie...
The wide reception and popularity of Thai Boys Love owes so much to the freedom of gender expression in Thailand. But is the LGBTQ community actually benefiting from the increasing popularity of Boys Love novels and series? A number of local LGBTQ advocates have shunned Boys Love culture, saying that it doesn’t reflect the real lives of LGBTQ indiv...
A few months ago, one of 2gether: the Series’ young lead stars posted comments on social media that allegedly criticized China’s power over Hong Kong and Taiwan. Though his comments were clearly misconstrued and taken out of context, it didn’t stop a full-blown war from exploding on Twitter. Thai and Chinese users, Boys Love fans and just simple de...
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As the name of the genre suggests, boys-love (BL) series are series that depict a romantic relationship between two male protagonists, usually in the foreground of the main narrative.
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- Vice Versa. Logline: After a mysterious accident, two strangers wake up in each other’s bodies and must navigate their new lives while searching for a way back to their universe.
- Until We Meet Again. Logline: A love story of two guys who couldn’t find happiness in their past lives gets a chance to do things right in their new life.
- SOTUS: The Series. Logline: What started off as bickering ended up in a romantic fuss. Year: 2016. Genre: Friendship, Romance. Cast: Prachaya Ruangroj, Perawat Sangpotirat, Chanagun Arpornsutinan.
- Bad Buddy. Logline: “Bad Buddy” follows two rivals who form a secret friendship and perhaps romance, navigating family feud and loyalty in a thrilling drama series.
- 'Cause You're My Boy. Thai Drama - 2018, 12 episodes. 10.
- 2 Moons. Thai Drama - 2017, 12 episodes. 9.0.
- 2 Moons 2. Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes. 10.
- 2Day. Thai Special - 2020, 1 episode.
1. My Dear Gangster Oppa is a Boys' Love (BL) drama from Thailand, directed by Dome Jade Bunyoprakarn. Based on the webtoon The Ideal Relationship by Ken, this story has got over 8 episodes, exploring the unlikely connection between two very different individuals.
1. TharnType. Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes. 7.6. Vote for this show. 66,419 points by 673 voters. Type Thiwat is a handsome freshman with a passion for soccer and spicy food. Although he’s a friendly boy, he hates gay people because, in his childhood, he was molested by a ...more. 2. SOTUS. Thai Drama - 2016, 15 episodes. 8.0. Vote for this show.