BL Drama Lovers Club

p43425:
So glad you share our love of this little gem.
(re "On1y One") Sadly, S2 was officially cancelled about two months ago. (Or has there been some kind of subsequent news?)

Oh, seriously??? Why!!! I saw an interview a while back where he said there would be a second season. I was really looking forward to it! 😭😭😭

RXinw

3 days ago

The Next Prince: Uncut - episode 6

I have a few comments I want to make, but I will reserve them for the next episode. There is one main focus for me in this episode. They kissed 😍

I must mention once again, just how amazing the production is. It is quite obvious that no expense was spared.

Also, I really love Princess Ava.

Eagerly awaiting episode 7 - the halfway mark which means I will do a better review next week.

RXinw

3 days ago

Fuccbois - movie 🔞

4/10

In my view this movie left too many plot holes; it was vague in developing the story. The story needed more background to give it a stronger and impactful plot. It is my opinion that enough was not given to make viewers connect with the characters (Ace & Mico) in a meaningful sense to facilitate the tragic events; hence no real in depth reaction could be had. At more than one point while watching I wondered to myself, "What am I watching?!?!".

Anyway, 4 for effort.

RXinw

3 days ago

The Bangkok Boy - episode 7

I was not very engaged watching this episode. For no reason in particular I was not interested. It may be the flu taking its on me as I am in pain, so yeah.

Hopefully, the next episode grabs back my attention.

dora

3 days ago

I was going to write one post with all my different comments but I don’t know if can keep track. and my iPad won’t let me quote part of someone’s comment.

@RXinw

i loved hearing your passionate comments about knock out. I don’t feel as strongly about how the characters should behave but I like your detailed description of an improved version of the situation. Well, both situations. But I’ll have to imagine how you’d improve the car scene. Unless you want to message me the details. Lol.

regarding fight for you, I take no offense that you didn’t like it but I did. Sometimes we just feel for certain characters and not for others. I can forgive a lot in a show if it gives me a couple I feel invested in. But I never expect that other people should feel the same way I do. I don’t understand people who get angry in BL discussions when others don’t agree with them.

the only important thing about agreeing or disagreeing about shows is figuring out whose recommendations you will like for what kind of shows. Even then there are anomalies. I have a “BL bestie” and I listen to all her recommendations because 90% of the time we agree. But there’s still the other 10%. Luckily I don’t mind wasting my time occasionally on BLs I don’t like.

i have more to say about people’s posts but I swear it hurts my brain to say anything coherent after 10pm. And to think I did all of my best work in college in the middle of the night! no Longer. Lol.

I’ll write more tomorrow about other shows if I can find the time, but I have an unusually busy day planned.

side note: how does everyone have the patience to use caps properly?! I’ve gotten so out of the habit from texting that it’s seems like too much effort now. But kudos to all of you.

p43425 VIP

3 days ago

"Thai BL", a reasonably good Youtube channel, just posted a video of the 12 BLs of 2025 with the highest average MDL ratings. (The list includes currently airings as well as "ThamePo", the first three episodes of which aired in 2024. The MDL ratings are according to the video, not verified by me.)

These are (*drum roll*) ...
1. "Top Form" (8.82) - Thailand
2. "Our Youth" (8.80) - Japan
3. "See Your Love" (8.54) - Taiwan
4. "Gelboys" (8.52) - Thailand
5. "Secrets Happened on Litchi Island" (8.50) - China
6. "Perfect 10 Liners" (8.48) - Thailand (GMMTV)
7. "ThamePo" (8.42) - Thailand (GMMTV)
8. "Boys In Love" (8.40) - Thailand (GMMTV), currently airing
9. "The Ex-Morning" (8.22) - Thailand (GMMTV), currently airing
10. "Secret Relationships" (8.20) - Korea
11. "Knock Out" (8.18) - Thailand, currently airing
12. "The Next Prince" (8.10) - Thailand, currently airing

One might argue about how meaningful MDL ratings are and how they may be distorted by certain effects, and one might argue that "A" should be ranked higher than "B" (e.g. I personally would put "Next Prince" much higher) ... but what I mainly see here is that we've had a pretty darn good year so far. Except for "Ex-Morning", which I've not yet started, I have watched or am watching all of these and loved (or am loving) all of them. Hurray!

The country representation is also notable but not surprising: One "winner" each from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China (quite amazing how "Litchi Island" came out of nowhere!), and the remaining eight from Thailand.

Anyways, we've talked quite a bit about each of these titles in this group, so nothing really new here, but the list provides a nice retrospective overview, as well as a nudge if you've overlooked any of these excellent titles.

ETA: "Your Sky" - which I adored - has an average MDL rating of 8.2 (or 8.3 for the "uncut" version), so I'm not sure why it didn't make the list.

p43425 VIP

3 days ago

dora:
regarding fight for you, I take no offense that you didn’t like it but I did. Sometimes we just feel for certain characters and not for others. I can forgive a lot in a show if it gives me a couple I feel invested in. But I never expect that other people should feel the same way I do. I don’t understand people who get angry in BL discussions when others don’t agree with them.

I've not yet watched "Fight For You", but you and I seem to have a fairly high overlap in BL tastes, so I plan to give it a try. (I have famously low standards where cuties are involved, so don't necessarily take this as a compliment, haha!)

Like you, I can overlook a lot of flaws if I'm invested. ("Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.")

I really appreciate this group, not least because we can have different tastes and opinions without the toxicity of so many other forums (e.g. MDL comments section).

Indie Art Girl VIP

3 days ago

p43425:
2. "Our Youth" (8.80) - Japan

I'm trying to remember this one and can't find the MDL page. Does it have a Japanese title? I've prob seen it, lol.

p43425 VIP

3 days ago

Indie Art Girl:
I'm trying to remember this one and can't find the MDL page. Does it have a Japanese title? I've prob seen it, lol.

= "Miseinen: Mijukuna Oretachi wa Bukiyo ni Shinkochu" ... i.e. the one subsequently tainted by the scandal involving Kamimura Kenshin (which doesn't affect my own high regard for this excellent drama, but some others now reject it - personal choice).

Indie Art Girl VIP

3 days ago

p43425:
= "Miseinen: Mijukuna Oretachi wa Bukiyo ni Shinkochu" ... i.e. the one subsequently tainted by the scandal involving Kamimura Kenshin (which doesn't affect my own high regard for this excellent drama, but some others now reject it - personal choice).

Oh okay! Yes, I liked it very much. One actor's scandal doesn't change how I feel about an entire body of work by many people.

RXinw

3 days ago

I am planning to binge watch You Are Min. To anyone who has watched it, what are your thoughts on it?

axdxex

3 days ago

RXinw:
I am planning to binge watch You Are Min. To anyone who has watched it, what are your thoughts on it?

Honestly… in my opinion, it promised a lot and didn’t deliver.

There was so much drama for the sake of drama, and the cuteness of the last ep wasn’t enought to save it 🥲

I rated it a 6/10 🙃

axdxex

3 days ago

I’m currently watching ep8 of My Stubborn and Penny’s makeup is taking me out—

Like you’re telling me this sick lady keeps waking up with perfectly placed blush, highlighter on her nose, glossy af lips, and perfectly smooth shiny hair 🤣

I need that makeup technique 😆

dora

3 days ago

RXinw:
I am planning to binge watch You Are Min. To anyone who has watched it, what are your thoughts on it?

I actually liked You Are Mine even though it was flawed. I thought it was sweet in the end. I still didn’t rate it that high but I’d say it’s worth watching for a fun little escape.