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BL philosophy:

  • BL is a guilty pleasure.
  • Know your kink. People who kink-shame can go hang.
  • BL rankings are obviously measured on a different scale
  • There are not many second seasons on the list, I am a foreplay sort of person ;)
  • A green flag is a red flag, no?
  • The important thing with GMMTV is knowing what not to watch.

BL facts:

  • Lipgloss in Thailand is no joke
  • Fashion in Taiwanese BLs is questionable
  • All lists must have 3 points XD

Existential BL:

  • Is there a job description for the guy who chooses the in-drama profile pictures for LINE / WeChat ect?
  • Spotting IKEA knick-knacks in drama

Some great BLs came out 2023/2024 so there is some major rearrangement taking place.


I recently watched the VietnameseBL 'Teenager Judge' which was insanely strong: 20 eps with no lull, rich story, mean character depth and growth and the romance and acting were brilliant. The topic was not for the faint hearted and it was gut wrenchingly sad at times, but I was deeply impressed with the actors. Certainly, it was better than many GMMTV productions which often have the nutritional value of cream puffs. In any case, I could hardly believe the traction of the story throughout the 20 eps was consistent and had me on the edge of my seat. I shall check out more of 02 Productions, they seem to be struggeling financially, and they deserve more attention!

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  • Mr Yan Dong! Don’t Come Over

    101. Mr Yan Dong! Don’t Come Over

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

    7.0

    Curious picture story format. Bad case of Second Lead Syndrome

  • To My Star (Movie)

    102. To My Star (Movie)

    Korean Movie - 2021

    7.0

    actually a bit non-descript

  • Han Zi Gao: The Male Queen

    103. Han Zi Gao: The Male Queen

    Chinese Movie - 2016

    7.0

    based on a historical person. filmed like a tale. no great depth

  • His - Koisuru Tsumori Nante Nakatta

    104. His - Koisuru Tsumori Nante Nakatta

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes

    7.0

    sort of feels like a prequel to HIS - the movie. It's not, but you could watch it that way.  The end was a bit abrupt.

  • The Love that Dare Not Speak Its Name

    105. The Love that Dare Not Speak Its Name

    Hong Kong Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    7.5

    mini series. butterflies and coffee romance. open-end

  • Long Time No See

    106. Long Time No See

    Korean Drama - 2017, 5 episodes

    7.0

    very raw & intense. Could have been longer

  • A First Love Story

    107. A First Love Story

    Korean Special - 2021, 2 episodes

    7.0

    mini movie. Same feel but not as good as 'Just-Friends?'

  • Love in the Air

    108. Love in the Air

    Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes

    7.0

    MAME gone mainstream. Puppy love.
    Prapai had huge potential and I loved the one night stand story but thereafter he's just too white knight

  • HIStory4: Close to You

    109. HIStory4: Close to You

    Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    7.0

    ah... this one had mixed reviews. Fortunately the Jongjie/XingSi storyline is my kink- so i loved this one. The rest is disgustingly sweet ;)

  • Miseinen: Mijukuna Oretachi wa Bukiyo ni Shinkochu

    110. Miseinen: Mijukuna Oretachi wa Bukiyo ni Shinkochu

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

    7.0

    I like the premise but the way they fall in love is so ... unimpressive. I prefer my coming-of-age stories to have a bit more hormones involved.

  • Kimi ni wa Todokanai.

    111. Kimi ni wa Todokanai.

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    7.0

    manga adaptation, but charmingly done.

  • See You After Quarantine?

    112. See You After Quarantine?

    Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    7.0

    This one has nothing on BoysLockdown. Some cute scenes.

  • First Note of Love

    113. First Note of Love

    Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    6.5

    Nice slow burn. Is the older man / younger man dynamic experiencing a renaisssnce in 2024? Very thoughtful romance scene.

    I actually perferred the second couple here, because the Sea/Neil was too much healing all around. Watch this in one go, otherwise you'll never finish.

  • Aki wa Haru to Gohan wo Tabetai 2 Haime!

    114. Aki wa Haru to Gohan wo Tabetai 2 Haime!

    Japanese Movie - 2024

    6.5

    decent, but nothing special. There a much better food JBL

  • Bad Roommate

    115. Bad Roommate

    Thai Drama - 2021, 30 episodes

    6.5

    TikTok web format. 5min eps, not high-end but really well executed considering

  • HIStory: My Hero

    116. HIStory: My Hero

    Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes

    6.5

    Is it even BL if the soul occupying the body is technically female?

  • HIStory: Stay Away from Me

    117. HIStory: Stay Away from Me

    Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes

    6.5

    faux-incest really works for me

  • A Tale of Thousand Stars

    118. A Tale of Thousand Stars

    Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    6.5

    that took a bad turn towards the end. Earth and Mix get cast in these insanely romantic, emotional, silent-waters-run-deep-plots.

  • 25 Ji, Akasaka de

    119. 25 Ji, Akasaka de

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

    6.5

    When Asami smiles just once in the later episodes, I was like: it must have been so hard to have zero facial expression up until now. Why not more smiling??

  • Senior Secret Love: Puppy Honey

    120. Senior Secret Love: Puppy Honey

    Thai Drama - 2016, 6 episodes

    6.5

    look beyond the childish title. Watch for the original OffxGun. Gun on the offense

  • Sukiyanen Kedo Do Yaro ka

    121. Sukiyanen Kedo Do Yaro ka

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

    6.5

    Insta Love in 2025. But cute romance

  • Senior Secret Love: Puppy Honey 2

    122. Senior Secret Love: Puppy Honey 2

    Thai Drama - 2017, 8 episodes

    6.5

    Gun and OFF are awesome as usual. I like this slightly emotional abuse to their dynamic. But here their story is just superficial. Nothing compared to theory of love

  • Love Syndrome III: Uncut Version

    123. Love Syndrome III: Uncut Version

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    6.0

    When I see people screaming 'toxicity' in the comments over and over - I'm like: 'where? where??'. The twisted relationship works for me, but I had some issues with the storytelling.

    the NSFW scenes are barely  PG 12+ - even in the uncut version. But I liked Day's fixation with Itt's neck. I thought the two side couples acutally had much better chemistry.

    The best thing about this drama LSS fighting people & the ridiculous pyjamas.

  • 124. Playboyy

    Thai Drama - 2023, 14 episodes

    7.0

    I liked the premise of exploring relationships and characters through the way they have sex and not showing it as something holy like the final result of a relationship. But the 'thriller' backdrop story was weak and spoilt the whole thing towards the end.

  • Bad Guy My Boss

    125. Bad Guy My Boss

    Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    6.0

    it can hook you for a few eps with the flirting but then the story just has nowhere to go. And that jawline really doesn't work for me.

  • Senpai, Danjite Koidewa!

    126. Senpai, Danjite Koidewa!

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    6.0

    this makes me cringe so hard, but you kinda keep on watching. better than average manga adaptation.

  • Century of Love

    127. Century of Love

    Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

    Cool premise but the betrayal twist was so off-putting I barely managed to finish, even though I could understand where he came from.

  • Nobleman Ryu's Wedding

    128. Nobleman Ryu's Wedding

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    6.0

    yay for rocking the sub-genre!

  • Tinted with You

    129. Tinted with You

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    6.0

    time-travelling theme.

  • No Regret

    130. No Regret

    Korean Movie - 2006

    6.0

    I can't even remember watching this - lol

  • Bad Buddy

    131. Bad Buddy

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    5.0

    Oho - look at Ohm suddenly showing off all kinds of cheekbones and flirting skills! He really outgrew the gentle features of He's coming to me. 

    Strong start. Watch for the iconic kiss in ep 5. Thereafter your either love it or hate it.

  • Kidnap

    132. Kidnap

    Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    5.0

    zero chemistry and weak plot. Turns out Ohm needs a strong acting partner. Within 2 eps Ohm-Nannon had a strong relationship established in Bad Buddy. Still waiting for Leng and Ohm to create that kind of tension. Either may be replaced with a slice of white toast...

  • Plus & Minus

    133. Plus & Minus

    Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    5.0

    It's not actally bad. Better than Be loved in House: I do. Which is the same crew. But it's a bit bland

  • The Trainee

    134. The Trainee

    Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    5.0

    is this even BL? I think they had to cast GunOff and pepper in 3' of extended eye contact per episode just to get this plot sold.

    In BL you can find bad writing, bad acting, bad chemistry any day... but this is the first time I see bad romance. Everything about this is wrong.

  • The Tuxedo: Re-Edit Version

    135. The Tuxedo: Re-Edit Version

    Thai Drama - 2022, 4 episodes

    5.0

    4 eps of this was quite enough. But I liked the chemistry and muted colours of the post editing. Gives it a retro feel.

  • Exclusive Love

    136. Exclusive Love

    Taiwanese Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    Surprisingly good despite the utter lack of plot

  • Even Sun

    137. Even Sun

    Thai Drama - 2022, 6 episodes

    6.0

    oh well. must watch for BounxPrem but apparently they were wasted on a bizarre and idiotic plot

  • 138. Ai no Kotodama

    Japanese Movie - 2007

    6.0
  • The On1y One

    139. The On1y One

    Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    5.0

    Sweet romantic awakening, I suppose.  The leads give me nothing, though

  • En of Love: This Is Love Story

    140. En of Love: This Is Love Story

    Thai Drama - 2020, 3 episodes

    5.0

    somehow the age-gap is awkward... or they just don't feel comfortable acting together... idk

  • Golden Blood

    141. Golden Blood

    Thai Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    5.0

    Gun as ML! But I think I preferred Gun as hapless, clueless senior getting seduced by a younger man. Very odd chemistry in this one and the back story is a bit ridiculous.

  • 142. Wandee Goodday

    Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    5.0

    You know it's GMMTV when the mood-lighting is over the top colourful.
    Top notch chemistry but it's endlessly boring towards the end. Barely finished.

  • Paint with Love

    143. Paint with Love

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    dnf. sue me. Probably works for most people, though.

  • HIStory: Obsessed

    144. HIStory: Obsessed

    Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes

    5.0

    Sorry, were you expecting a wholesome relationship or a morale at the end?  What part of the title gave you that misguided idea?   The problem is : what sissy-crap is this?

  • Laws of Attraction

    145. Laws of Attraction

    Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    5.0

    I am constantly going back and forth between dropping and binging. This has strong lakorn feel - not much to look at in terms of cinematography or editing. Bouncing between brutal and cringy. I think Film's acting is what makes this difficult to watch for me. He borders on loony lawyer, although I am given to understand his smile is supposed to be sexy. He is more authentic later but he still shows those lewd smiles in the most inappropriate moments. I am all for ravishing the drunk, but I am surprised that i draw the line at seducing a man who is emotionally wrecked by the death of his baby niece. And the abused rich boy and his bodyguard should be my kink but somehow that's even worse of a plot line.

    Jam is actually a very good actor and makes the whole thing worth watching.

  • Unforgotten Night

    146. Unforgotten Night

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    it was awful. I loved it.

    the writers sat in a room and Jon from accounting said "BDSM Mafia Boss". one person said "what about the storyline?" "don't worry about it" Jon from accounting replied. "the hornies don't care about that." and they really stuck to that because except the lil quarrel they had in the end, nothing really happened. Until Jon from accounting said "you know what. throw in a threesome, but don't build up or follow up on it at any point ok?" and the room said "Sure thing, Jon".

  • Stay by My Side

    147. Stay by My Side

    Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    6.5

    dnf. I am too old for this type of young rom com. Or it's too bad. idk

  • 7 Project

    148. 7 Project

    Thai Drama - 2021, 7 episodes

    5.0

    I am just not an anthology lover.
    Ep1: story: meh. romance: soso
    Ep 2: -
    Ep3: for Boun x Prem - very nice dynamic. they are so adorable.

  • Gen Y

    149. Gen Y

    Thai Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    5.0

    Nice flirting- but overladen with side stories.  

  • You're My Sky

    150. You're My Sky

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    5.0

    mediocre across the board.

  • Blueming

    151. Blueming

    Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes

    5.0

    bland.

  • Mr. Heart

    152. Mr. Heart

    Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    5.0

    boring

  • Pit Babe

    153. Pit Babe

    Thai Drama - 2023, 13 episodes

    5.0

    12 eps of 45' would have given them A LOT of room to tell a story. They choose not to. Actually, NOTHING much happens. Watch it with your brains switched off. It's pretty enough and the uncut version might actually be worth it for the steamy scenes as they carry a lot of the story. 

  • Ameiro Paradox

    154. Ameiro Paradox

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    4.0

    dnf. manga adaptation. Need I say more?

  • Kieta Hatsukoi

    155. Kieta Hatsukoi

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    4.0

    dnf. manga adaptation - the usual problem: what works in panels does not work irl

  • Eternal Butler

    156. Eternal Butler

    Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    4.0

    Another man loves robot plot. They are a bit low budget and have plenty insta love, but kinda cute if you can buy into the premise. Sadly it is even worse than the first installment

  • 2gether

    157. 2gether

    Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes

    4.0

    Reviews foreshadow a big disappointement. I should have believed them.
    Reasons this didn't work for me: too many too count. Reason I still gave 4 stars: Toptap and Mike

  • Wish You: Your Melody From My Heart

    158. Wish You: Your Melody From My Heart

    Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    4.0

    30 min into the movie and nothing has happened yet. ... booooring

  • Nitiman

    159. Nitiman

    Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    4.0

    dnf. nil character depth, no recogniseable storyarch, and sooo old-fashioned for a 2021 BL.

  • Boy Meets Boy

    160. Boy Meets Boy

    Korean Movie - 2008

    4.0
  • My Love Mix-Up!

    161. My Love Mix-Up!

    Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    3.5

    dnf. started well enough but derailed quickly. No pull.

  • Until We Meet Again

    162. Until We Meet Again

    Thai Drama - 2019, 17 episodes

    3.5

    with a little bit of effort this might have been better off as a psychological thriller. so bad. so much crying and long stares and dragging

  • Bake Me Please

    163. Bake Me Please

    Thai Drama - 2023, 6 episodes

    3.5

    Yes well. It has Poom. 

    Another Foodie BL that features exrtemely little food and extremely little plot and Dean 2.0 who meets all his romantic partners while grocery shopping.

  • Love Is Like a Cat

    164. Love Is Like a Cat

    Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    5.0

     There are no cats. No one is a wer-cat either (I thought that would be it)

    If you’re looking for a show with cute animals in it, you won’t find it here, and you’re honestly better off just watching dog or cat videos on Youtube.

  • Be Loved in House: I Do

    165. Be Loved in House: I Do

    Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    3.5

    It's cheap, and cringey. The story is ridiculous and the acting very stiff. Watch this if you want to be cheered up and smile at how bad this is.

  • 609 Bedtime Story

    166. 609 Bedtime Story

    Thai Drama - 2022, 11 episodes

    3.0

    dnf. Fluke is so typecast in his PJs, it made me sad. I usually like paradox timey-wimey plots, but I got hella confused here and wasn't invested enough to figure it out. Maybe if they'd given this more temporal room, now it's just instalove with a time-shift twist.

  • Cutie Pie

    167. Cutie Pie

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    dnf.

    Should have been been Saint x Zee. Unfortunately script like a fanfic of a 12-year old,  if you can't find a better cliffhanger than Zee looking at you like he will eat you right up, you really really really have nothing to say.

  • Sunset x Vibes: Uncut Version

    168. Sunset x Vibes: Uncut Version

    Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    dnf. this is definitely not a bingeable show.
    High production but so far It's sadly going to lengthen my already overly long list of mediocre BLs which seems to be a specialty in Thaïland. Not great, not fun, but watchable when you have some time to waste.

    The shy virgin trope with the vanilla plot is just too much. The novel it is based on is supposedly basically porn. Not sure that would have been better.

  • Baker Boys

    169. Baker Boys

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    dnf. 

    Remake of Japanese original. This role does not fit Singto to a t. He's just too teddy bear to pull off the irresistible gay conquerer. I wish I could give this a higher rating...

  • My Sweet Dear

    170. My Sweet Dear

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    2.5

    dnf. Foody BL. Interesting dynamic. #AbsBeforeEp3

  • Deep Night

    171. Deep Night

    Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    2.5

    dnf. hell no.

  • Bite Me

    172. Bite Me

    Thai Drama - 2021, 11 episodes

    2.5

    dnf. the speed of this is positively glacial and the chemisty is equally frosty. But the foodporn and music are nice

  • Happy of the End

    173. Happy of the End

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    2.5

    the japanese really have no filter.

    child abuse galore. yes there are 2 men in a relationship but really that's not the point. this is not bl.

  • YYY

    174. YYY

    Thai Drama - 2020, 6 episodes

    dnf. oh lord. I can't even. Sooo overacted.

  • Perfect 10 Liners

    175. Perfect 10 Liners

    Thai Drama - 2024, 24 episodes

    dnf. I barely managed 4minutes of this. I thought it might be watchable bc of Perth but really I cannot. Book&Force are a deal breaker for me.

  • Behind Cut

    176. Behind Cut

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    dnf.

  • Something in My Room

    177. Something in My Room

    Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

  • Beloved Enemy

    178. Beloved Enemy

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 15 episodes

  • No Touching At All

    179. No Touching At All

    Japanese Movie - 2014

  • The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese

    180. The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese

    Japanese Movie - 2020

  • The Miracle of Teddy Bear

    181. The Miracle of Teddy Bear

    Thai Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

  • Let Me Hear It Barefoot

    182. Let Me Hear It Barefoot

    Japanese Movie - 2021

  • The Ex-Morning

    183. The Ex-Morning

    Thai Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

    mixed feelings. Krist/Singto are legendary. Not sure they can delivery the same glorious performance that we remember. If this turn out a falling short I might be too disappointed.

  • Cat for Cash

    184. Cat for Cash

    Thai Drama - 0000

    GMMTV 2025 - I get it. FirstKhao are versatile. But this? Isn't it wasteing their skill?

  • Only Friends: Dream On

    185. Only Friends: Dream On

    Thai Drama - 0000

    GMMTV 2025 line up. Can it possibly be as good as Season1? But it has MixEarth... But it also has OhmLeng and did they really reuse the OST?

  • Burnout Syndrome

    186. Burnout Syndrome

    Thai Drama - 0000, 10 episodes

    GMMTV 2025 line up. I wasn't gonna watch, but the trailer is intruiging. Gun is a superp actor and his roles are deep and interesting (The Trainee aside). Same director as NOT ME and similar feel.

  • Doku Koi: Doku mo Sugireba Koi to Naru

    187. Doku Koi: Doku mo Sugireba Koi to Naru

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    I like that he has this tsundere-energy but doesn't know what to do with it

  • Egoist

    188. Egoist

    Japanese Movie - 2022

  • Business as Usual

    189. Business as Usual

    Korean Drama - 2025, 6 episodes

  • Close to You

    190. Close to You

    Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes

  • Crush on You

    191. Crush on You

    Thai Drama - 2025, 3 episodes

    cute mini movie

  • My Stubborn

    192. My Stubborn

    Thai Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    oho! nice intro. tasty.

  • Something's Not Right

    193. Something's Not Right

    Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes

  • Fight for You

    194. Fight for You

    Taiwanese Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

  • Reset

    195. Reset

    Thai Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

  • I Promise I Will Come Back

    196. I Promise I Will Come Back

    Thai Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

  • Mission to the Moon

    197. Mission to the Moon

    Thai Drama - 2025, 18 episodes

  • Sweetheart Service

    198. Sweetheart Service

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

  • 199. The Bangkok Boy

    Thai Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

  • The Next Prince

    200. The Next Prince

    Thai Drama - 2025, 14 episodes

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