BL Drama Lovers Club

 Sophie:

Is anyone watching " Love in The Moonlight" ? How is it so far ?

i watched ep 1 - 2 : it looks interesting and remind me of "To Sir With Love", so far i like it

 Sophie:

Oh, thanks! I haven't seen this one yet, but I've heard it's good so I might try it too.

yes i highly recommend it too ,its so good 

Shine

i finished. It tore my heart out. I kind of expected that but still it was rough. Since i myself struggle with depression, the hardest for me to watch was Thanwa spiraling downward. I lost it when his father came to get him. Maybe because my parents saved me from my own self-destruction. I was most annoyed at Krailert’s wife, of course. I don’t know if that was really truthful or just petty. She was wronged but she also had no empathy for Krailert being gay. It’s heartbreaking for me when people can’t be themselves because of pressure and prejudice from the outside world.

was the last scene supposed to be Krailert and Naran? I think so. I’m not sure the ending was enough for me in general. Even if the couples were separated I wanted to see what happened to them, not just to the students.

Anyway, this is not really a review, just a jumble of emotions and questions I’m left with. I still have more to say becaus I always do (lol) but I want to sit with it awhile.

just be warned if you watch this—it’s emotionally intense and doesn’t end wrapped in a big bow. But it’s worth it. (Plus, better to get upset about fiction than what’s actually going on in the world, especially the US.) 

 p43425:

All of these are real BLs (not just bromance).

Hello! It's wonderful to chat with you again. I hope this year has been treating you well.

Regarding your suggestions, I tried to watch "Meet You At The Blossom" when it aired last year, but for some reason, I just couldn't get into it. However, I might give it another chance because we should definitely support our CBLs! I will add "I'll Turn Back This Time" to my PTW list.

It's funny you mentioned "Stay With Me" because Xu Bin and Zhang Jiong Min left me so emotionally devastated that I haven't fully recovered. Still, even knowing this, I still gravitate towards dramas that don't have the happiest endings. The writing and cinematography all seem to be crafted in a way that makes me contemplate the messages being presented more than the dramas that have a happy conclusion. As long as I have a box of tissues on hand, I say bring on the tears, lol.

 dora:

just be warned if you watch this—it’s emotionally intense and doesn’t end wrapped in a big bow. But it’s worth it. (Plus, better to get upset about fiction than what’s actually going on in the world, especially the US.) 

Yes, thank you for the warning!  Shine is one of the very very few dramas I am choosing to watch knowing the ending won't be rosy.

 Simi_Tutu:

makes me contemplate the messages being presented more than the dramas that have a happy conclusion.

I'm going to apply this interesting point of view to Shine and maybe practice on a few more. 

Both of u have good points about dramas that aren't HEAs. Maybe if I can watch a few more with difficult endings I could build some immunity, lol. 

Actually, I'll take recs for the most meaningful but sad ending BL dramas and watch it this winter.  😸 😹

Hi lovely people!
How’s it going?

Welcome to all the new members, and happy birthday to those celebrating this month!

I had to step away for a bit, but I’m feeling much better now.

I just finished watching Hi, I'm Your Luck and honestly, I wish there were more episodes! This series totally won me over with its simplicity, charm, and engaging storyline. It almost made me like math… emphasis on almost.  😇  Sea & Keen are absolutely adorable, and their chemistry feels so natural and effortless. Some themes like insecurity, competition, and self-discovery could’ve been explored a bit more deeply, but even so, it was a really fun watch.

 Simi_Tutu:

I'm late, but wow, this was  incredible! How  can Earth bounce around without missing a beat?  This has to be one of my favorite performances for Mix—thank you for sharing!  

These two have such chemistry, it should be illegal! ❤️

That was a such a fun Fan Meet. I was so lucky to score a front row seat and have that awesome view. ☺️😍