GL Drama Lovers Club

Hi everyone,

I specifically looked for a forum where people are genuinely fans of GL series. I have a question—I’m a huge BL fan. I think I’ve watched over 150 BL series by now, but within the BL community, there’s often some negativity towards GL couples and GL dramas. Because of that, I’ve been a bit hesitant to start watching a GL drama.

However, I really want to give it a chance! Does anyone have a good recommendation for a GL drama for a beginner like me? I’m looking for something fluffy, cute, and lighthearted—nothing that will emotionally destroy me while watching. That is a thing for later on, but I don’t want to risk missing out on GL just because my first experience ends up being heartbreaking or frustrating.

Thanks in advance! 😊

Ill think on a few other suggestions and get back to you ^-^

 AthenaTheStorierX:

If Japanese romcoms are your thing, DEFINITELY check out Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko! Hilarious

OMG, you really helped me out a lot! You’re building a great—and possibly even safe—bridge from my comfortable BL world to the GL world. It’s not that I’m specifically a fan of GMMTV BLs, but they do produce a lot of them, so I’m a regular consumer of their BL content. XD That’s why I’ll definitely give 23.5 a chance.

And haha, Gameboys was one of the BLs I gave a 10 on MDL, and I absolutely loved Pearl! Besides that, I really enjoy Japanese series, so I think I’ll start with Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko! Your recommendations are spot on for what I usually like. Thank you so much!!!

I was wondering—are there actually any Korean GL series? Since BL is pretty big there, I was curious!

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuUQH5CiOw6nonBCJs8Hvdk-9OJ6GjA8t&si=UUuEKg3HZcWA9QJJ (She Makes My Heart Flutter)

 PattyyyRawrX:

Thank you so much!! :)

No problem! Feel free to share your thoughts (positive or negative, honestly) here as you watch them! 

 PattyyyRawrX:

 

I’ll definitely keep that in mind! I’ve been looking for a place to share some of my thoughts after watching a series, but the last time I tried, people weren’t very kind. They took my comments way too personally, which made me hesitant to post or write reviews since then. That’s why your invitation to share my thoughts feels really welcoming—so thank you!

But for now, it’s almost 3 AM here, and I’ve been binge-watching for way too long. I seriously need to get some sleep before I turn into a zombie. 😅

I am so sorry you've been having an unpleasant experience in expressing your opinions. I know the MDL show page comment sections are particularly... aggressive... these past few years. It has resulted in many MDLers moving our interactions to less obvious portions of MDL. Forums and Feeds namely. But indeed, even off of MDL, fandom discourse is fraught with a lot of defensiveness.

I can confidently tell you that many of us in this forum have different opinions and tastes when it comes to dramas. For instance, GAP (and many other dramas from the same author, think Mame type fame and infamy) is one that has a lot of divided opinions in here XD

If you don't tell us what you do and do not like, how are we supposed to keep giving good recs? *shrug* lol

Good Night!

I can't find the comment anymore, but to address the previous suggestion of adding some GL masterlists on to the front page...

I'm trying to figure out the best way to do this. 

MDL tag search results are not really a good way to accomplish this for a few reasons:

• GL can be identified by a few different tags: Lesbian Romance, Lesbian Relationship, Lesbian Female Lead
• Not all GLs, in our broader lens, would qualify as Lesbian Relationship, as the relationship may not come to full fruition for a variety of reasons
• Not all GL storylines center on Lesbian characters. As Bisexual and Pansexual women have GL stories too
• Lesbian Romance could work, but it leaves out some important GLs: Those that would have the Homoerotic Subtext or Censored Adaptation of Same-Sex Work tag (which would also encompass BLs). It also leaves out GL supporting plots. It also includes erotic films, which is most likely not what people would be looking for when searching a GL masterlist.

I follow a few accounts and pages that I think I recall putting together masterlists, and will be checking them out and adding them.

We also do have a few member-created lists already linked (or that I would love to be linked if given permission) that are effectively masterlists. 

If anyone has feedback, suggestions, or lists - please do share.

Lei and Mar’s ending doesnt fit the request unfortunately. Though it is very good.