BL Masterlist Ranked (All countries)
This is my complete master list ranking the better BLs and movies (where it's a main theme) that I've watched from the following countries: Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Philippines and Mainland China.
Note I'm only including BLs that I rate a 8 or higher! I've now removed any series that I haven't rated higher than a 8/10. I previously had listed all series I'd watched but there were too many to maintain this list order lol.
This is my personal ranking of each drama depending on how much I generally enjoyed each from best to worst. My ratings may differ a bit from my overall numbered ranking as there are often obvious flaws with a show where I still overall enjoyed the show a lot. (Plus some are just guilty pleasures that may not necessarily be a "good" show lol).
Note that some shows included like Friendzone and the Shipper aren't fully BL shows- but I'm rating the BL component here. (I will mark these in the comments/notes for each)
List last updated: 07/03/2026
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![Shine (Orchestric Ver.)]()
1. Shine (Orchestric Ver.)
Thai Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
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![To Sir, with Love]()
2. To Sir, with Love
Thai Drama - 2022, 17 episodes
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![Not Me]()
3. Not Me
Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
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![Only Friends]()
4. Only Friends
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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![Manner of Death]()
5. Manner of Death
Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes
Chemistry between Max and Tul is hot af as usual. The main crime plot line is a little boring and unrealistic at times- but I'm rating for the BL component here.
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![Unintentional Love Story]()
6. Unintentional Love Story
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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![Laws of Attraction]()
7. Laws of Attraction
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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![Old Fashion Cupcake]()
8. Old Fashion Cupcake
Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes
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![The Novelist]()
9. The Novelist
Japanese Drama - 2018, 6 episodes
A very mature and convoluted story. I think the reason this is so good is mostly due to the nuance and skill in Takezai Terunosuke's acting. I found this one interesting and seductive where I expected to hate it after reading the synopsis.
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![KinnPorsche]()
10. KinnPorsche
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
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![The Paradise of Thorns]()
11. The Paradise of Thorns
Thai Movie - 2024
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![The Ex-Morning]()
12. The Ex-Morning
Thai Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
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![Bad Buddy]()
13. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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![Like in the Movies]()
14. Like in the Movies
Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Overall heartfelt and pure, wholesome romance.
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![Color Rush]()
15. Color Rush
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Really interesting concept- very unique BL. Absolutely loved!
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![Friend Zone 2: Dangerous Area]()
16. Friend Zone 2: Dangerous Area
Thai Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
I'm rating the BL component of the show here but note it's an ensemble cast show with multiple straight couples. This show has the spicy OTT drama I live for- much more fun than the first season. The episode opening and ending tracks are great and go perfectly with the vibes of the show.
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![Love in the Moonlight]()
17. Love in the Moonlight
Thai Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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![Blueming]()
18. Blueming
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
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![Gelboys]()
19. Gelboys
Thai Drama - 2025, 7 episodes
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![Semantic Error]()
20. Semantic Error
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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![Moonlight Chicken]()
21. Moonlight Chicken
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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![Gay OK Bangkok]()
22. Gay OK Bangkok
Thai Drama - 2016, 5 episodes
Think like the Thai version of Queer as Folk or Sex and the City (but with Gay men). A more realistic, adult take that I would more class as mature LGBT+ storytelling rather than "BL".
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![To My Star]()
23. To My Star
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
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![Ghost Host, Ghost House]()
24. Ghost Host, Ghost House
Thai Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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![HIStory3: Trapped]()
25. HIStory3: Trapped
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
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![A Tale of Thousand Stars]()
26. A Tale of Thousand Stars
Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Heartfelt, wholesome story with a setting outside the BL college campus/highschool.
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![The Eighth Sense]()
27. The Eighth Sense
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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![Diary of Tootsies]()
28. Diary of Tootsies
Thai Drama - 2016, 12 episodes
More of a comedy with LGBT+ chars than a true BL drama. Hilarious but note there's only one real "BL" couple you will swoon over here. Enjoyable and funny overall.
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![Dead Friend Forever - DFF]()
29. Dead Friend Forever - DFF
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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![Meet You at the Blossom]()
30. Meet You at the Blossom
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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![Century of Love]()
31. Century of Love
Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
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![Love for Love's Sake]()
32. Love for Love's Sake
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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![The Sign]()
33. The Sign
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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![Secret Relationships]()
34. Secret Relationships
Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
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35. The Bangkok Boy
Thai Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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![21 Days Theory]()
36. 21 Days Theory
Thai Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
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![Meet Me Outside]()
37. Meet Me Outside
Filipino Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
Short and sweet!
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![My Secret Love]()
38. My Secret Love
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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![10Dance]()
39. 10Dance
Japanese Movie - 2025
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![Cosmetic Playlover]()
40. Cosmetic Playlover
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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![The Story of Bi Hyeong: Enchanted Master of the Goblin]()
41. The Story of Bi Hyeong: Enchanted Master of the Goblin
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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![3 Will Be Free]()
42. 3 Will Be Free
Thai Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
Note this is an ensemble cast show with a BL component.
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![ThamePo Heart That Skips a Beat]()
43. ThamePo Heart That Skips a Beat
Thai Drama - 2024, 13 episodes
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![When It Rains, It Pours]()
44. When It Rains, It Pours
Japanese Drama - 2025, 7 episodes
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![Stay with Me]()
45. Stay with Me
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
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![The Time of Fever]()
46. The Time of Fever
Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
