Top Favs of 2021

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Genre: Censored adaption of a BL manhwa

Type: Drama

Ep. #: 12

Country: South Korea

Summary: A coming of age story about young people in their twenties and the problems they face in university. Nam Soo Hyun and Yeo Joon, two boys with contrasting personalities, unexpectedly become friends when working on a project together. 

Depicts the realistic worries and conflicts of university students in their 20's, centered around 1st-year student Yeo Joon. Even though Yeo Joon has an attractive appearance and comes from a wealthy background, he carries pain inside. His character is a puppy-dog freshman who takes a liking to a sunbae and follows him around, leading to an unlikely friendship between two very different boys.

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Genre: BL

Type: Drama

Ep. #: 6

Kiss rating: 6/10

Country: Japan

Summary: Sato Mafuyu, clutching his Gibson guitar, meets fellow student Uenoyama Ritsuka after a chance encounter on the gym staircase. Uenoyama, knowledgeable about guitars, agrees to fix Sato's and teach him how to play. He invites Sato to a jam session with his bandmates, Nakayama Haruki and Kaji Akihiko. Impressed by Sato's beautiful voice, Uenoyama envisions him as the lead singer. After an emotional conversation with an old friend, Sato accepts the offer. With his new friends' support, Sato must learn to play and confront the mysterious past behind his guitar. 

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Genre: BL

Type: Drama

Ep. #: 20

Kiss rating: 10/10

Country: Taiwan

Summary: Xiao Li Cheng, a top sales manager at a prestigious wedding planning company, excels at business but struggles with love. He’s been in love with Liu Mei Fang since childhood and enlists co-worker Teng Mu Ren to pose as his boyfriend, hoping to spark Mei Fang’s interest. Meanwhile, the company’s creative director, Ye Xing Si, becomes entangled in a complex relationship with his stepbrother, Fu Yong Jie, a medical student obsessed with him. As their emotions grow more complicated, the four men must confront their feelings and decide if they’re ready to follow their hearts. 

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Genre: BL

Type: Drama

Ep. #: 4

Country: Taiwan

Kiss rating: 10/10

Summary: Yu Shi, with a second personality named Noah, is drawn to Wu Zheng despite Noah's skepticism. Wu Zheng's presence restores Yu Shi's hope, but can he, a straight man, confront societal constraints and embrace his feelings for Yu Shi?

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Genre: Supernatural

Type: Drama

Ep. #: 8

Country: Japan

Summary: Eight years ago, Fukamachi Naoya got lost in the Blue Lantern Festival and strangely met his deceased grandfather. 

Naoya, who is now a college student, developed the ability to understand people's lies since the day of the festival. When a person tells a lie, his voice is distorted and sounds strange. Parents who noticed Naoya's ability kept Naoya away, and Naoya also lived without having close relationships with others. However, Naoya is interested in Takatsuki Akira, a handsome associate professor whose words carry no lies at all.

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Genre: Supernatural

Type: Drama

Ep. #: 8

Country: Japan

Summary: The story is set one year later. Takatsuki Akira, Fukamachi Naoya, and Ubukata Ruiko become involved in mysterious disappearances that occur in different parts of Japan. These disappearances apparently are linked to Akira's past as the trio attempt to find out what happened when Akira was 12 and how he got his "perfect memory" ability. 

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Genre: Censored romance

Type: Drama

Ep. #: 37

Country: China

Summary: A story that follows two men who are polar opposites; one kills while the other heals. One is a violent cop, and the other is a compassionate doctor. Together, they support and redeem each other during troubled times. Jiang Yue Lou heads the Jingcheng Police Station and appears neither good nor evil. Yet smugglers tremble at the thought of him. 

While investigating an opium case in Hong Kong, Yue Lou encounters Yu Zhi, who learns that Yue Lou suffers from bipolar disorder. Although initially reluctant to undergo treatment, Yue Lou eventually opens up to Yu Zhi. Despite their differing values, they slowly become close friends. At this time, the secrets from the past start to bubble to the surface.

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Genre: BL

Type: Drama

Ep. #: 16

Kiss rating: 6/10

Country: South Korea

Summary: Tae Kyung is a 18-year-old high school student. He is also a lifelong loner. But one day, he starts questioning his own judgment and tells a teacher that he no longer wishes to be alone. The problem is, he has no idea how to start going about making new friends. The teacher advises him to join the school’s student council. He agrees, but discovers that making friends may be harder than it seems. 

He meets the Vice President of the council, Shin Woo, who is cool and level-headed, but also somewhat cold toward him and reluctant to accept Tae Kyung. However, he also meets the super-attractive President of the council: Da On, who appears to take an instant shine to him. The beginnings of a romance appear to be in the cards for Da On and Tae Kyung, but Shin Woo does not seem to approve. Matters are further complicated by the fact that Da On’s close female friend – who secretly loves Da On – is jealous of their closeness, and attempts to drive a wedge between them!

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Genre: BL and straight romance

Type: Drama

Ep. #: 18

Country: Taiwan

Kiss rating: 10/10

Summary: Yan Fei, CEO of the Love Science Marriage Agency, uses Big Data to help singles find their ideal partners. She reconnects with a longtime friend, who secretly harbors feelings for her, just as her charming ex-husband unexpectedly returns, hoping for reconciliation. Torn between the steady affection of her friend and the unpredictable nature of her ex-husband, Fei must decide who is truly right for her. Will love be redeemed through the most romantic and healing relationship? 

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Genre: BL

Type: Movie

Kiss rating: 7/10

Country: Taiwan

Summary: “Even if it’s not real, please say you love me.” 

Light was sexually assaulted by his stepfather and always lacked love in his childhood. After his mother — his only blood relative — was killed, he could no longer escape and was forced into prostitution. One day, he meets a new client who beats him up on the street. Shuo is an undercover cop trying to reach the drug cartel’s boss by working at a tailor shop. During a mission, Light catches his eye. He brings back the unconscious Light and provides him with shelter. But can Light really face his trauma and live with it? Or will he eventually go back to the streets and keep pursuing false love from clients? 

Genre: Bromance

Type: Drama

Ep. #: 5

Country: Japan

Summary: Not exactly your normal, everyday, run-of-the-mill high school student, Hayashi Miyoshi marches to his own beat. Frank, guileless, and full of quirks, Hayashi has a knack for quietly drawing the attention of classmates and strangers alike. Full of mysterious charm, Hayashi embraces life on his own terms, staying unapologetically true to himself, despite what others might think. 

While Hayashi embraces the lighter side of life and draws others toward that light, Nikaido Akira does exactly the opposite. Exuding nothing but doom and gloom, Nikaido has worked hard to build up his dark façade, knowing full well that it’s the best method for keeping others away. While nearly everyone around Nikaidou believes him to be a bad omen, there’s one person who isn’t so sure. Having once caught a glimpse of the boy behind the mask, this person is determined to find that boy once more and bring him into the light. 

Living two entirely different lives, Hayashi and Nikaido may not seem to have much in common, but deep down, could they be more alike than they realize?

Genre: Thriller

Type: Drama

Country: South Korea

Ep. #: 20

Summary: A suspenseful story that asks the key question, “What if we could identify psychopaths in advance?” A crazed serial killer’s ruthless murders have left the entire nation gripped with fear, and chaos reigns. Justice-seeking rookie police officer, Jung Ba Reum, comes face to face with the killer. While he survives his dangerous encounter with the psychopath, Jung Ba Reum finds his life completely changing before his eyes.

Genre: Thriller

Type: Drama

Country: South Korea

Ep. #: 2

Summary: "Mouse: The Predator" reveals the serial murder from the perspective of the Predator, in order to help the audience understand the hidden narrative, before entering the second part of the story. These episodes will highlight the hidden narratives in the series that the audience may have

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Genre: BL

Type: Drama

Country: Thailand

Kiss rating: 10/10

Ep. #: 14

Summary: Black and White are twins with a powerful connection. After their parents' separation, though, White’s father took him abroad, and their family effectively severed in two. It isn’t until fifteen years have passed that White—now grown—returns to Thailand. 

One day, seemingly from nowhere, White feels an agony like death. He recovers in the hospital, but they’re unable to determine the cause. Then he picks up a call from a childhood friend, Tod. Tod tells him that Black is in a coma following a vicious attack, and he learns that Black is in a motorcycle gang. Unable to endure the harm done to his brother in silence, and suspecting it was one of Black’s close friends—Sean, Gram, or Yok—who betrayed him, White disguises himself as Black to root out the traitor. 

But White doesn’t know his brother as well as he thought; he’s not behaving like the Black Sean knows, distrustful and uncaring about the feelings of others. Sean's suspicious. The difference gets under Sean's skin and makes him feel things he shouldn’t.

Genre: Sci-fi

Type: Movie

Country: South Korea

Summary: Former intelligence agent Ki Heon encounters the first-ever genetically mutated human clone, Seo Bok, who holds the secret to eternal life. For his final mission, Ki Heon is responsible for Seo Bok’s safe journey. They become embroiled in dangerous situations, as several forces desire the clone to suit their own agendas. 

Genre: Action

Type: Movie

Country: South Korea

Summary: Cha Woo Sol, a victim of school violence who was imprisoned in a boys' prison due to an unexpected incident, meets mixed martial arts champion Jung Do Hyun and breaks his limit one by one. 

Genre: Crime

Type: Drama

Country: South Korea

Ep. #: 16

Summary: Do Gi, a former Special Forces officer, is consumed by grief after his mother is murdered by a serial killer. He joins Rainbow Taxi, a secret organization that delivers revenge to victims the law couldn't protect. As he becomes a star driver, he faces prosecutor Ha Na, who investigates Rainbow Taxi's lawless methods while questioning their ability to bring justice. Torn between revenge and the pursuit of justice, Do Gi seeks to understand what true justice really means. 

Genre: Law

Type: Drama

Country: South Korea

Ep. #: 16

Summary: In a dystopian Korea where society has collapsed and distrust in leaders runs deep, Head Trial Judge Kang, known as the "Devil Judge," runs a brutal courtroom reality show, punishing the guilty with ruthless precision. His mysterious persona divides public opinion—some view him as a hero, while others suspect his true intentions. A bitter rivalry ensues between the "Devil Judge" and the ambitious Jung Sun Ah, a corporate foundation director. Amidst this chaos, two childhood friends, rookie Judge Kim Ga On and Police Officer Yoon Soo Hyun, strive for true justice, challenging both the scheming Jung Sun Ah and the notorious Kang. 

Genre: Supernatural

Type: Drama

Country: China

Ep. #: 24

Summary: The iron triangle: Wu Xie, Zhang Qi Ling and Wang Pang Zi find themselves on a train headed for the mountainous Korean border in search of a mysterious, mythical palace in a world of glaciers, avalanches, and blizzards. They have no idea why Wu San Sheng has sent the message that brought them all together again, but they soon discover that they are not alone in their search for the peak that holds the palace, Ning is on the same trail with a team of foreigners. Not only that, Chen Pi A Si has his own interests to look out for and so brings along Monk Hua, Lang Feng and Ye Cheng. They are joined by a guide as well, Shun Zi. As they move deeper within the maze of mountain tunnels, all of them begin to wonder if this adventure will be their final quest. 

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Genre: BL

Kiss rating: 10/10

Country: Japan

Ep. #: 6

Summary: Seventeen-year-old Hira, who is at the bottom of the class, tries to remain invisible at school, never wanting to open his mouth and expose his stuttering speech to his classmates. He views the world through his camera lens, detached until one day, Kiyoi Sou walks through the classroom door. The impact is instantaneous. 

Hira finds himself pulled into Kiyoi's gravity, following him everywhere and attending to his every need. Popularity comes easily to beautiful Kiyoi, who is always surrounded by his classmates. He uses his status to get what he wants, ordering around the boy who stares at him with his big eyes and seems to worship him like a god. 

Hira contents himself to merely exist within Kiyoi's orbit, asking for nothing in return…

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Genre: BL

Type: Drama

Kiss rating: 7/10

Country: Taiwan

Ep. #: 6

Summary: It is not a simple thing to like someone because... many times, we dare not say anything! "If first place is the only way to make you see me, then I will never lose to you before you fall in love with me." 

Zhou Shu Yi stared at the class report and saw Gao Shi De’s name above him again. He didn’t understand. He had always ranked second ever since Gao Shi De came into his life. For this reason, he was excited to go to college and parted ways. He hoped never to see Gao Shi De again. 

In college, he joined the swimming club and was revered by everyone. He was happily enjoying college life until Gao Shi De suddenly appeared at the swimming competition during their senior year. This made him wonder why Gao Shi De always followed him wherever he went. But little did he know that Gao Shi De had eyes for him and would never let him go.

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Genre: BL

Type: Drama

Ep. #: 6

Kiss rating: 7/10

Country: Taiwan

Summary: It is not a simple thing to like someone, because... many times, we dare not say anything! "If first place is the only way to make you see me, then I will never lose to you before you fall in love with me." 

Zhou Shu Yi stared at the class report and saw Gao Shi De’s name above him again. He didn’t understand. He had always ranked second ever since Gao Shi De came into his life. For this reason, he was excited to go to college and parted ways. He hoped to never see Gao Shi De again. In college, he joined the swimming club and was revered by everyone. He was happily enjoying college life until Gao Shi De suddenly appeared at the swimming competition during their senior year. This made him wonder why Gao Shi De always followed him wherever he went. But little did he know that Gao Shi De had eyes for him and would never let him go.

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Genre: BL

Type: Drama

Ep. #: 1

Kiss rating: 7/10

Country: Taiwan

Summary: "Between us"
The love when you were young is presumptuous and public. If you like it, you like it! When it is too late to fully trust each other, we face advanced challenges. Retreating from romance and putting on reality, we who are not strong enough, are we qualified to stand side by side? Can become a strong backing? The one who is not confident enough always wants to hide his panic; the one who is too confident always takes many things for granted. 

"I'm good at it"
I miss you 12348 kilometers apart. It's very hard not to meet, to hug each other, and to pretend to be okay. Don't want to show weakness in front of love, don't want to see each other, reluctant to leave, because in the face of love, people are often more proud than they think!

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Genre: BL

Type: Drama

Kiss rating: 10/10

Ep. #: 6

Country: Taiwan

Summary: The sequel to "No. 1 For You" takes place five years after Zhou Shu Yi and Gao Shi De graduate from college. Their story will unfold as they juggle work responsibilities with the priorities of their personal lives. 

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Genre: BL

Type: Drama

Kiss rating: 10/10

Ep. #: 1

Country: Taiwan

Summary: A special episode about the love story of Pei Shou Yi and Yu Zhen Xuan since their first meeting. 

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Genre: BL

Type: Drama

Kiss rating: 10/10

Ep. #: 6

Country: Taiwan

Summary: The sequel to "No. 1 For You" takes place five years after Zhou Shu Yi and Gao Shi De graduate from college. Their story will unfold as they juggle work responsibilities with the priorities of their personal lives. 

Genre: Censored romance

Type: Drama

Ep. #: 36

Country: China

Summary: In order to leave the assassin organization The Window of Heaven, the leader Zhou Zi Shu performs an obligatory departure technique, leaving him with three years left to live. He disguises his face and tries to live the remainder of his days as a drunkard wandering the martial arts world. 

Three months later, he meets the mysterious Wen Ke Xing, who immediately notices Zhou Zi Shu’s façade. The two then grow closer when they get entangled in a conspiracy regarding the Glazed Armor, a protected legendary key to a powerful armory.

Genre: Censored romance

Type: Drama

Ep. #: 1

Country: China

Summary: This special episode shows what happens after the end of the main show 'Word of Honor'. 

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Genre: BL

Type: Drama

Ep. #: 8

Country: South Korea

Kiss rating: 7/10

Summary: Song Shi On is a university student who is majoring in contemporary dance. After a major row, he has been thrown out of the family home and is left with an emotional wound. He decides to pursue his ambition and ends up sharing a rooftop apartment with Jin Hong Seok. This cold, attentive man works as a debt collector for the lending firm Chachacha Capital and has abandoned his dream of becoming a pianist. 

As the duo forms a close bond, the affection of CEO Cha Soo Ryeon and the jealousy of senior student Jung Hun threaten to derail their fledgling love story. 

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Genre: BL

Type: Drama

Ep. #: 2

Country: South Korea

Kiss rating: 10/10

Summary: [First part]
"I'm going to the army." Min Gyu was surprised at the unexpected news. He is uncomfortable with the news of Jae Seong's enlistment, but he does not know why. He pretends not to care, but his heart doesn't calm down. Min Gyu feels like he shouldn't miss Jae Seong. 

[Second part]
Jae Seong runs to Min Gyu as soon as he gets a military leave. Unlike Jae Seong, who had only thought of Min Gyu, the latter seemed excited about his new college life and bragged that he became a popular guy on campus. Jae Seong is a little upset to see him like that.