I was catching up the posts that I missed this night and couldn't help to go peek at your profile I think it's the first time I see someone with as much completed shows as me. And like you I have mixed feelings about the large amount that I've watched will probably reach 1k in 2026.Tiffany:
Right?!? I've recently slowed it down. And except for highly anticipated series like 10Dance, I'm not going to watch as many currently airing shows in 2026. I'll pick a couple dramas cuz I like joining in on the convos here while watching in real time, but not have like 6, 8 or 10 series going at one time. 😁
I have lots of travel plans for 2026 and a personal goal to have my art in at least one local gallery showing in addition to finishing several projects already started.
Your profile is so pretty I've watched it in dark mode as I'm always in dark mode at the point that I forgot we could choose between light and dark.
Thanks! Same but vise versa with dark, lol.
iota:
hiiiii everyone! before my laptop (tragically) broke i'd been working on new graphics for my profile. and i finally put them up! i've already made a mental note of like 5 different things i wanna change/adjust but that can be done later lol
pls pls pls use darkmode if you go look at it (it looks absolutely broken if you don't haha) and lmk what you think (๑ᵔ⤙ᵔ๑)
i will definetely be trying to think of more stuff to add in the future (i.e. i need to make up excuses to add more gifs from my favorite nc scenes 😇)
Looks good
2. 0 Can someone recommend me a bl drama or movie to each criteria one so not all criteria to one drama/movie ( you don't have to recommend one to every criteria, you can recommend to only one when you know one, you can recommend more than one like separate rec if you understand)( I mean you can recommend for 2.1 one and nothing to 2.2 and to 2.3 two, so can choose if you only want one or multiple)K-Dramafan21:
2.1 Internalized homophobia against oneself that gets resolved by the other ml
2.2 Trauma (sexual assault/abuse) that makes ml scared [to love guys or be intimate] ( the ones in [] is optional.
2.3 Trauma ( physical abuse by bully or family members or cybermobbing)
2.4 Trauma (mentally by family members or just someone)
2.5 any recommendations that include bls Mental problems, disabilities and just any problems like money problems. Just any problems.
2.6 Just any bl that you think you want to recommend
- Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo covers 2.1, 2.3, 2.4. It can be a difficult watch but does have a happy ending.
- The Eighth Sense has 2.4 and 2.5.
- A Shoulder to Cry On has 2.4 for one ML and 2.5 for the other (scholarship student).
- Bed Friend: Uncut has2.2 and 2.5.
- Between Us 2.4
- Blue Complex 2.4, 2.5
- His 2.6 A dramatic movie with a child custody battle. Engaging and heartwarming. A hidden gem. You don't need the watch the prequel His - Koisuru Tsumori Nante Nakatta to enjoy this movie.
- Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart! (Uncut Ver.) 2.6
- Jazz for Two 2.1
- Life: Love on the Line (Director's Cut) 2,1
I have more but I think that's plenty for now.
Indie Art Girl:
Right?!? I've recently slowed it down. And except for highly anticipated series like 10Dance, I'm not going to watch as many currently airing shows in 2026. I'll pick a couple dramas cuz I like joining in on the convos here while watching in real time, but not have like 6, 8 or 10 series going at one time. 😁
I have lots of travel plans for 2026 and a personal goal to have my art in at least one local gallery showing in addition to finishing several projects already started.
Thanks! Same but vise versa with dark, lol.
This year I've tried to not watch too many airing drama at the same time like right now I'm waiting for the end of burnout syndrome and head 2 head because I enjoy so much Me and Thee that I can't fully enjoy something else. I will try to do the same next year
It's so exciting to travel i will too in 2026. I hope you reach your goal this is so impressive. I want to do more things next year and be less on my phone.
BL Challenge Day 13 - Favorite Korean BL of 2025
Korea was really all over the place this year. On one hand, we got shows like Buddy Boy, Ball Boy Tactics, Heesu in Class 2, Heart Stain, My Bias Is Showing?!, Peach Trap, Something’s Not Right, and Sweetheart Service (all packed with cuties, by the way). But on the other hand, we also got the worst series of the year,one that honestly makes me think about giving it less than a 5! On the fluffier side, I’m torn between Ball Boy Tactics, Heart Stain, My Bias Is Showing?!, and Peach Trap. But if I want something with more intensity, more serious, Buddy Boy’s my choice.
BL Challenge Day 14 - Favorite OST song or favorite full OST from a 2025 drama
Hands down the hardest question in the whole challenge. I’ll try to behave and not spam all my faves.
Full OST: Shine
Favorite OST song:
2. ABO Desire
6. Revamp
10. I'm the most beautiful count
11. I promise I will come back
12. Khemjira
13. Pit Babe 2
14. Goddess bless you from death
Ops... I said I'd behave! 🫣
BL Challenge Day 15 - Biggest case for second lead syndrome in a 2025 drama
Shine
along with
ABO Desire
Revenged Love
and Rearrange.
Mystique in the mirror:
I finally finished Mystique in the Mirror, and honestly, I don’t really know how to feel about this series. I was super excited for it and overall I did enjoy it, but I have to admit I was expecting a lot more. From the start it really caught my attention because it tackled such a sensitive topic around mental health. Using the mirror and the idea of duality as a metaphor to talk about psychological struggles was really interesting, but at some point it felt like it turned into just a stylistic choice instead of actually digging deeper into the characters’ psychology.
The shifts between realities added mystery, but they also felt more like a “trick” than solid storytelling. The suspense leaned more on aesthetics than true psychological tension, and there wasn’t enough inner development to really carry the emotional weight. On top of that, the storylines of the other two couples : Nin and Alex, and Ophat and Pete, came across as pretty shallow and didn’t match the emotional intensity the series seemed to be aiming for.
Still, the final episode had me in tears because Alan and Win’s love story was just beautiful. An eternal love that overcame everything. And I have to give credit to the actors Tou Sedthawut and Top Sahatchai for bringing Alan to life so powerfully.
I have more but I think that's plenty for now.Italophilia:
You have a wonderful ability to make these connections and dig up these targetted recommendations. When I see what you've written, I think "Oh yes, that's so right" - but I really struggle to think of them out of the blue.
You don't need the watch the prequel His - Koisuru Tsumori Nante Nakatta to enjoy this movie.
I loved this one, despite the very abrupt and unsatisfying ending. Lots of authentic teen first-love feelings.
on the other hand, we also got the worst series of the year,one that honestly makes me think about giving it less than a 5!Ju Moon:
I assume that's "My Boyfriend Is a Sculpture" (which I've not watched yet).
But if I want something with more intensity, more serious, Buddy Boy’s my choice.
Hmmm, interesting nomination. I had mixed feelings about this one: It's a serious and heavy story which is well done given the limits of micro eps, and I give them credit for attempting something more serious and substantive (unusual for reels), but I liked it less and less as it went along, not only because it's depressing (homophobic Korean village life, abusive dad) but also because it felt heavy handed, especially the ending.
