also I’m so annoyed MDL doesn’t have any of these short-form YouTube shows listed.dora:
I noticed that too. The YT dramas seem to take much longer.
I submitted a new title for an upcoming YT series, but I haven't heard anything so far. I do know the second story for KissKissSxx, Folding? You! should be up before long. I was told the story list on the main drama page of KissKissSxx aren't in order of release.
Never Date a Capricorn recently got it's page but it was so bad I didn't even bother posting about it here, lol.
Italophilia:I started School Trip and it's so cuteee 🥰 I love the main leads and the friend group! It's simple and innocent. I'm enjoying it a lot. So far it's definitely a feel-good bl <33
there is also century of love, i loved century of love, im watching the wicked game (i didnt catch up yet) but so far i also like it, i enjoyed those two much more than love in translationLueurArcane:
Ah yess I should also watch century of love but I'm too excited for the wicked game so I think I'm gonna catch up with it first and then start century of love... I do like the idea of watching them in released order tho ughh idk
the last one is not a bl , i think its two single dads raising their children together but they are not a couple
Oohh I think you're right! I should've probably read the description more carefully and checked out comments😅
Watching and liking it!Indie Art Girl:
Hmm good to know! I might wait for a few episodes before I start it
why did that one possessed semi-dead guy have to
This show is seriously gripping, but I did not see that zombie coming and even less so the fact that it got first aid! 😂 I genuinely felt bad for Thara. Ongsa’s voice has me totally hooked.
my general feeling about the JBLs out right now is that they are all killing
JBLs always stand out. I just wish more platforms would make them easier to watch
I think Tae and Ja are doing great showing subtle emotions, repressed feelings, and hidden pain.
Totally loving this series too. That little wake-up call about needing privacy to film intimate scenes and making sure the actors give the green light before sharing anything was spot on.
Me and WhoBenizakura:
The Story of Bi Hyeong: Enchanted Master of the Goblin
Me and Who: Started watching with zero expectations and now I’m totally hooked. Great chemistry, solid acting and a gripping story.
I was watching The Story of Bi Hyeong, but I decided to wait until all the episodes are out so I can binge it.
has anyone watched "our dining table?"niko:
I’m watching this series for the BL Watch Challenge. I saw the trailer and totally fell in love with it. And with your recommendation, I’m even more excited to watch it!
has anyone watched "our dining table?"
if u havent u should watch it! its really cute :D
One of my favorite favorites! Like top 5 BLs of all time!
I finished The journey to killing you. Well, this wasn’t for me. I’ll just keep it at that.Sophie:
Interesting feedback. Although I'm usually keen on JBLs and watch most, I haven't started this one and am doubtful that I will: I'm not generally keen on the yakuza/mafia theme, especially if heavy or dark, and there's nothing here that's really grabbing me.
2 new BL titles with no release dates yet
Thanks so much - and since this reminds me of our CSO and Chief Updater:
@RXinw: So glad you got through the record-breaking hurricine relatively unscathed. Phew!
WeTV announced their 2026 line up!
WeTV continues to step up their game in BL. I'm likewise glad to have my subscription (two-year deal which I got back whenever at a really good price)
It's funny how things have shifted since I started with BLs: Back then, the two key subscription-based platforms were Viki and Gaga. Gaga continues to be strong on content (especially JBLs), albeit lacking in technical platform functionality and reliability, but Viki seems to be drifting away from BLs, so my two most indispensible platforms are now iQiyi and Gaga.
Potentially useful tip for others: When watching on my Windows PCs, I've recently been finding that Gaga works much better on Firefox than on Chrome.
Therapy Game ep2
i was much more invested after this week’s episode.
Ditto. With today's episode 2 (which I just finished), I'm declaring "Therapy Game" a winner.
I haven’t started Chosen Home yet, but Pinks Triangle, Therapy Game, School Trip, and Akasaka s2 are all so good!
I've long since declared "Punks Triangle" a winner. "School Trip" isn't brilliant so far, but I'm thoroughly enjoying it (not least because of my perverse fetish for nerd boys in glasses).
As I wrote on page 2352, I'm really enjoying "Chosen Home". @Dora, I think it's the kind of thing you'll really like!
I haven't yet started "Akasaka" S2: While I liked S1, I didn't viscerally love it as much as many others in this group - but yeah, I'll definitely watch S2 as soon as I have capacity.
Aside from the quality level of many current/recent JBLs, it's also nice to recognise more actors from other JBLs - hopefully a sign that doing too many BLs isn't bad for male Japanese actors' careers? It's also fun to see how totally different their characters are compared to the roles I originally know them from. (Just to take the example of "Therapy Game", there'sTaishin from "Takara's Treasure" but with a totally different personality, and gosh, Minato's older brother is almost unrecognisable as Kazuhito from "Living With Him".)
has anyone watched "our dining table?"
Yes, and like quite a few others in this group, I loved it! (Best little kid actor ever!)
Be sure not to miss the separate (and equally delightful) "spin-off", which is really more of an epilogue.
I just completed Love in Translation.
I loved "Love In Translation"- but admittedly because of Daou and especially Offroad and his magical smile. Without them, it would probably have been just another forgettable Thai BL.
I know you already have "Century of Love" in your queue. but I'll add that this was my personal "Best BL of 2024", and it was broadly very popular in this group. I hope you like it.
He's absolutely adorable and such a cutie pie!
(re "Me and Who") I'm also really enjoying this series. And yes, Park is a total cutie pie - and with this dual-character role, proving that he's a good actor, too!
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I'm now set to watch today's first two episodes of "Peach Trap" - with high expectations!
Sorry about that! I had posted November's list earlier so I didn't want to repeat, but maybe it would have been appropriate after all. 😊
Oh, not at all. I meant that I was glad I had your list to refer to, since I’ve been busy these past few days and missed a lot of things.
has anyone watched "our dining table?"
if u havent u should watch it! its really cute :D
So true! It's one of my favorite JBL
The Story of Bi Hyeong: Enchanted Master of the Goblin
A bit confusing but also really cute and funny. I enjoyed it.
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I started Shine yesterday, and it's amazing! The quality, the visuals, the story, everything was perfect. I already know I'm going to love this one. I totally get all the hype about Apo now, because my thought process everytime I saw him was damn what a beautiful man.
My spouse shows only me the phone with IG open and some sexy BL scene of shirtless men kissing starts playing. OMG! If my MIL saw this she would be offended/upset/embarrassed/think I’m inappropriate and have no manners—pick one! I’m mortified.
as soon as we get in the car to go, though, I start laughing so hard. Can you imagine?!
This has happened to me before as well LOL so i fully get it.
horrifying in the moment but afterwards is hilarious!
i'm glad you MIL didn't see that on your phone, thankfully your spouse has quick thinking
Me and Who: Started watching with zero expectations and now I’m totally hooked. Great chemistry, solid acting and a gripping story.Ju Moon:
Okay you got me more interested in Me and Who!
A bit confusing but also really cute and funny. I enjoyed it.
This is exactly the vibes it's giving me xD I'll binge it this weekend
Offroad and his magical smilep43425:
Yesss his smile is very beautiful!! He's so cute and tiny that I just wanna put him in my pocket 🥰
I know you already have "Century of Love" in your queue. but I'll add that this was my personal "Best BL of 2024", and it was broadly very popular in this group. I hope you like it.
Oh shoot now you got me intrigued for Century of Love 🙈 Maybe I'll watch it first and then The Wicked Game...
My spouse shows only me the phone with IG open and some sexy BL scene of shirtless men kissing starts playing. OMG! If my MIL saw this she would be offended/upset/embarrassed/think I’m inappropriate and have no manners—pick one! I’m mortified.
Lmao thank god only your spouse saw it and not your mother-in-law xDD
