Excellent BL / Gay Movies & Series

Akaso Eiji truly deserves his flowers for his portrayal of Adachi. Top-tier physical comedy. He brought the character to life in such a genuine and charming way. I wish for everyone to have a Kurosawa in their lives. MVP: Udon.

Art.

Unmissable. The emotional impact of this short movie will stay with me forever. 

Whether this show ends up being a hit or a miss for you depends entirely on whether you can stay by Ko Yeong’s side throughout the episodes and accept that, even if his growth feels minimal and far from linear, it is still there.

It also depends on whether Nam Yoon Su’s casting and his interpretation of the character work for you. For me, all of these elements hit, and because of that I found this to be a finely told, beautifully filmed, and convincingly acted watch.

Nam Yoon Su absolutely nails this role. I’m genuinely impressed by how fully he committed to it, how he handled the conversations surrounding the show, and how he managed to make me feel and root for Yeong until the very end. I also want to highlight how well the show balances lightness with darkness, seamlessly infusing absurdity into emotionally heavy scenes without ever undercutting them or leaving a bad aftertaste.

And huge praise to Lee Soo Kyung as Mi-Ae. Her delivery and her chemistry with Nam Yoon Su were definite standouts of the series. The restaurant scene where Ko Yeong meets Mi-Ae’s boyfriend was just chef’s kiss. Nam Yoon Su and Lee Soo Kyung played off each other perfectly and didn’t miss a single comedic beat.

Has two of the most beautifully shot, emotionally charged and well-acted confession scenes.
And cake. 

Rating includes the special episode.

Simple, unassuming, healing and so, so very heartwarming.

I liked their chemistry and how the relationship progressed slowly and in an undramatic way.
Strong acting all around, beautiful scenery and the main themes of the story were just lovely.
The cinematography and how everything seemed to become warmer as the story progressed was a really nice touch.

The emotional impact sneaks up on you, because of the quiet nature of the movie, but it's impossible not to be moved at the end. It's the kind of movie that should be watched at least twice to catch all the subtle details.

"Thank you for coming to this house". There was so much love in that statement.

"I just need to balance myself once, and I'll be safe forever".

"To truly love someone is for them to become your only exception".

A romance/coming of age story with a darker undercurrent spotlighting mental health conditions, grief, guilt and accepting loss. Show delivered scene after scene of natural acting, outstanding chemistry and offbeat cinematography.

While the show had its rough edges, such as editing, scene transitions, and occasional shortcomings in dialogue and storytelling, it excelled in showcasing the value of stepping back from the fast-paced assembly line approach. Despite a few unfortunate missteps (like episode 7, a too-easily resolved conflict, and the portrayal of the therapist), The Eighth Sense succeeded in its core mission.

Like many productions within the genre, the series operated on a modest budget, it was not an adaptation and one of the main leads was cast directly off the street without prior acting experience. Yet, when passion, sincerity, boldness, and care come together, remarkable things can happen. Watching this, it felt as if every single person involved was fully committed to bringing their A-game.

One of the great, if not the greatest, couples in this genre. Both actors nail their portrayal of these characters, and the chemistry is still mostly unparalleled.