p43425:
Any thoughts?
Ton Saran and Ohmkrit : I don't think so because the only thing that comes to mind when I think about Ton Saran is the video I watched from DMD Sports Day, where Firstone calls him handsome, he calls Firstone cute, and wonders if Tle would let him have him. 😆 Here's the video.
ETA : With the video it's better
Unique_rain:
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but the difference between pilots and trailers is
Pilots is to get interest from audiences and sponsors and is still in the early days of productions.
Trailers are more concrete and what you should expect from the drama but there may still be minor changes
I'm not sure, but that's how I see it too.
. And I just learned that it will include PP Krit! (Am I the only one who didn't already know this?)
I didn't know about PP Krit. That's a nice surprise, but I still haven't seen the first season. I'll probably binge-watch both once the second season has finished airing.
What is more powerful, my cheapskate urges or my FY2 urges? Both are quite strong. It will be an interesting battle.
That's a hard decision, but I have enough things to watch to wait patiently. Since I can see Maxky and Bas (and the other cameos) in Be My Player Two, I can resist buying the fast track. 😆
Indie Art Girl:
I remember how much u enjoyed S1!
It was cute, but it also dazzled me with how dramatically good it was (writing, construction, acting), how it insightfully captured the mess of teen feelings and behaviours, and with its authentic youthful-urban vibe (although at the cost of making me feel really oooold).
(P.S. I'm not trying to convince you: You're entitled to like or not like whatever you like!)
Seeing this, I'm hesitating. Maybe I'll put the first season in my September watch plan instead of waiting for the second season to air. 🤔
I need help, pretty please! 🙏 😍
I'm having difficulty finding a title starting with the letter "I" for my prompt of a BL using the first letter of my user name here. It's for this year's BL Watch challenge.
That's if anyone has the time! 😆
I'm definitely late to this, but I was curious, so I used the "gay romance" tag in my watchlist. 😆
K-Dramafan21:
I saw Pavels Instagram channel and he wrote about the grim lover series [and that this role is really draining him I assume because there are many shots and takes]
I can't remember where, probably in a YouTube Short, but he said that his character cries a lot, so it's emotionally draining.
I also have high hopes for this one, so I'm a bit worried about being disappointed. Lower expectations mean fewer chances of being disappointed.
ZhouYanRan:
What's wrong with summer this year? 😒 It started with the first heat wave (35-40C), then it got autumnal (cloudy/rainy, 14-20C), now it's another heat wave and I'm melting. I'm not a fan of temperature over 30C 🥵 How's the weather in your area?
Same. Anything over 30°C is too hot. It was 21°C today, and it was so pleasant. Next week, we'll have 30°C again.
Knot ep 6
I agree with everything ! I'm glad we finally found out why Phatsa was so unaware of the whole ABO world : his father. I love the second couple, and I loved their NC scene. It made me shy. 🫣
I feel like the episodes are pretty long, but not a lot happens. I wish we had seen a little more of the third couple.
KristSingtoForever:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GMMTV/s/YmSrgtcDei Yay!!! Finally!!! I am so excited!!! 🥰❤️😍😁
Excited news !
Now watching the newly posted first episode of "After Moving Seats, The Boy Behind Me Has A Crush On Me" (Gaga & Viki).
That seems promising. I will wait a bit before adding it to my list.
Smile After Tears - Finished!
I went back after a break and then watched the last ep this morning. It's a heavy theme involving loss with a cute cast. It's not bad or really good. A 7/10 for me, which is to say it's "Just okay." My lowest rating is a 5. 🤷🏻♀️
thanks for this. i was debating whether to add this to my list or not =)
"I Cannot Reach You" (lovely first-love JBL on Netflix)
"If It's With You" (lovely first-love JBL on Gaga)
"I Hear The Sunspot" (lovely deaf-themed JBL on Gaga)
"Ingredients" (lovely micro-episode series with Jeff Satur and Gameplay, sadly no longer on Gaga but presumably can be found somewhere)
and of course
"I Told Sunset About You" / "I Promised You The Moon" - do these Thai BL masterpieces require further comment?
All great dramas that I've watched! Good list. I had no idea there were so many titles starting with an "I"!
I just knew I've seen a lot of them already, lol. Who knew the real challenge would be finding a title. 😱
I'm guessing that "I'm the Most Beautiful Count" and "I Became the Main Role of a BL Drama" aren't really your thing, but I liked both.
I dropped Beautiful Count after EP 2. I was really looking forward to it but nah, couldn't keep going. Same answer for I Became the Main Role, only I didn't even finish the first ep. When that happens I mark a drama "Not Interested" instead of "Dropped" since I didn't watch enough of it, and it doesn't seem as harsh.
I Just Want to See You
I really liked this one! 9/10
There's also "I'll Turn Back This Time", a painful and tragic CBL
A hard pass on this one. The reason is two words in your comment above, lol.
How's the weather in your area?
The last few days have been amazing. No A/C or fans needed. Yesterday morning was even chilly! I think we will be heating up for the rest of the week though.
A strange case of Zantiis Miss You (eps 1-7)
I swear that's a first. This drama's got short episodes, so I watch this on the bus. I know what I'm watching while I'm watching this, but I immediately forget what I saw once I finish.
That might be a plus in this case. 😆😂
I wonder if Indie Art Girl knows what this drama is about (is anyone else watching this?) I know there's a hotel and two couples and that's about it 😳
She doesn't know anything either. She's just there for the challenge. 💀
https://www.reddit.com/r/GMMTV/s/YmSrgtcDei
Yessssss!!! Hip Hip Hooray!! (Ceremony, hahahaha)
"After Moving Seats, The Boy Behind Me Has A Crush On Me" (Gaga & Viki).
So far, it reminds me somewhat of "School Trip",
Sounds like a good start!
PS Update: My hand is doing very well! I graduated to one bandaid for one finger a few days ago. My fingers don't feel back to normal just yet but I can do almost everything with them now! 🙏
Tiffany:
I used the "gay romance" tag in my watchlist.
I mention some the titles in my post for Mr. P.
In Between Seasons was really good! 9/10, but I watched it a long time ago. I could rewatch it for the challenge and see how it rates now. It's a storyline I currently avoid...but since I know what happens it wouldn't feel the same this time around.
I Feel You Linger in the Air was depressing as heck. I dropped it exactly halfway cuz I was not feeling optimistic that it would lighten up anytime soon. Sorry fans, I know there's a lot of you out there, LOL!
Irresistible Love 2 was just okay. Same for the prequel.
As of rn it looks like my best option is to start Interminable. 12 whole hours sigh! I'm one of those viewers that like 30 min or less eps. It's easier to sit through. Unless it's Stray Kids of course!! 🥰❤️😍
dora:
What are your favorite shows so far this year?
This question is an eye-opener. I've watched thirty-two and one half 2026 BLs and couldn't squeeze 10 favorites out of them. I came up with 6 and threw in 2 more to make it 8. 😂
The eye-opener is that I haven't done as good of a job as I would like at picking better productions to spend my precious time on. And that's after dropping some too. Looking at my numbers, out of 33 titles I rated 19 as a 7 or less. That's not a good balance! Waaaah!! It's time to get serious. 🧐💀💪
MY TOP FAVS:
Winter Sun - 💯 For all the best reasons but no room to list here. 100/10
MuTeLuv: Love Me if You Swear - An all-around great watch. And the laughs... 9/10
Love Upon a Time - It sucked me right in and lingered a while afterwards. 8/10
Countdown To Yes - The perfect comfort watch. One of the better JBLs, imo. 9/10
A Mountain Can Hold Two Tigers - A sweet and selfless love story. Underrated. 8/10
Fake Fact Lips - I went back & forth for forever, but ultimately watched and I don't regret it. 8/10
The next two I enjoyed and are worth mentioning, but neither made my BL Fav Watch list.
Wishing Upon the Shooting Stars - 8/10
My Romance Scammer - 8/10
jazme:
The first rate is my rating, the second is MDL rating. Not sure if this helps in your search
Hey, thank you for looking! I'll only mention titles I haven't seen in other posts.
I Saw You in My Dream - Dropped
I'd Rather Quit Than Die, Director! - Oh no, it's a vert! 😱 If I run through all other options I'll cave...maybe, lol.
Infidelity, It's a Disease - Watched and wish I hadn't.
Inverse Identity - Ahh, no.
Make room for one more...
You Maniac is coming Aug 29.
Whoa. Is this confirmed info?
I think I need to make start making a list of dramas releasing each month that I’m interested in watching. Or else I am starting to lose track of them all with how many are getting released each month! I usually just try to remember the dates and releases. But with each month bringing so many BLs recently, my brain ain’t keeping up with all that!
10GoodMemories:
Whoa. Is this confirmed info?
Not quite "official" yet, but it's expected that GMMTV will announce it soon.
c/p
"You Maniac is reportedly set to premiere on August 29, 2026. The date leaked early via a listing from the venue hosting the premiere event, though GMMTV has not yet made an official broadcast announcement."
Good list.
Even though I didn't give you any new ideas to watch, you have to admit that I know your likes and dislikes quite well.
Thanks also for the update on "You Maniac". With the two new "FY2" special episodes coming to WeTV, I think this brings us up to 22 (?) BLs with August start dates. No wonder that 10GoodMemories can't mentally keep track of them all!
What are your favorite shows so far this year?
I know we’re waiting til later in the year to do an official challenge but talking about it got me thinking.
Thank you! I think it's quite helpful to start thinking about this already now - to recall and reflect on what I've especially enjoyed year-to-date (e.g. in looking at your excellent list and comparing to my 2026 Completed list, I thought to myself, "Hmm, I don't see 'Love Me If You Swear', which on thinking back about it, I really loved"), but also as a reminder of some of the best BLs of 2026 that, due to my poor planning and misplaced priorities, I've still not watched ("Winter Sun" and "Payback", to name but two).
Reminder to myself: Set priorities, watch the good stuff instead of flimsy, forgettable verticals! Do not wait until I'm "in the mood" because that's just an excuse to be lazy!
