TOP COMING SOON
Since 2022, over 150 BLs air every year. There are so many to look forward to (as well as some GL and gen shows!), so I made this list to help me narrow down the ones I'm most excited about. More added as details and announcements come out.
This is an offshoot of my upcoming BL list, which can be FOUND HERE.
The 2025 expo was great! I love how much GMMTV is leaning into queer content outside of your standard slice-of-life romance. These are the things het fans get all the time. It's our turn to have exciting shows and premises with a bit of romance on the side.
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1. Lovers & Gangsters
Thai Drama - 0000
This looks amazing and lots of fun. I hope it stays that way. It's got a lot of things in it that I love in shows but don't get nearly enough. So I'm holding my breath and crossing my fingers until this one is out. Hopefully it'll be a 2026 show and not later.
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2. Gunshot
Thai Drama - 0000
This is gonna be a dark, crazy mess, and I can't wait! I hope they don't find a way to make it less serious when it finally comes out. I'm scared of a sad ending for my boys, but I think it's clearly the kind of story that lends itself to tragedy. Hopefully it's at least bittersweet and not just painful.
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3. Only Friends: Dream On
Thai Drama - 0000, 12 episodes
So happy to get a second season! I hope all of the guys make appearances. I'd like to see how things are going with them. Also I'm just excited to see some of these guys kiss other guys. Several of them have only been with their scene partner on any show. (Well, fine, only two, but still!)
I love this messy drama thing, though this one seems pretty hectic. Hopefully it's a lot of fun, and not full of heartbreak at the end. I'm really loving how GMMTV is embracing this complicated drama stuff with BL/GL casts.
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4. Ticket to Heaven
Thai Drama - 0000, 5 episodes
I'm gonna have to wait on this one to fully air before I watch it. I'm terrified of how it'll end. This looks amazing, honestly, the cast and the director and writer and everything. This could be huge. But if Aof pulls another time jump happy ending I'm gonna fly to Thailand and egg his house. He loves to separate his couples, and it's super annoying. But I'm still excited because I'm trying to have faith in him here.
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5. My Professional Boyfriend
Thai Drama - 0000
I love Satang getting to be in a saucy role again! I hated how they softened him so much in his other roles when the appeal of his relationship with Winnie in MSP was that they were both jerks butting heads. Either way, I look forward to this, and I hope it's really good.
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6. Oxytoxin
Thai Drama - 0000
This is exactly what I've been asking for for years! I wanted an all-female cast in a show that isn't about backstabbing each other or trying to find a boyfriend/husband. It looks like there's a bit of romance in it, but it seems like a nice balance to everything else. The friendships are really emphasized. But yeah, it there is romance, I'm glad it's f/f.
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7. The Bangkok Boy Season 2
Thai Drama - 0000
Loved the first season. Praying the second season is even better, or at least just as good. There are so many things they could do to screw up the second season. It'd be really easy to make it good, but I've seen shows miss those opportunities over and over again. But I guess worst case, we can just pretend like the first season was real and the rest is fanfiction. Here's hoping that won't be necessary, lol.
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8. Love upon a Time
Thai Drama - 2026, 12 episodes
I'm sad James won't be involved, as he's very pretty (shallow moment), but I hope this ends up being great regardless. I respect Net and really hope he clicks well with his new partner. I am a bit surprised by how young the new actor seems, which might change the feeling of the dynamic, but I still like the idea. Here's hoping it's another great show.
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9. The Invisible Dragon
Thai Drama - 0000
I love First and Khao so much, I'd watch them in anything. But this one does seem sweet and moving, maybe a bit sad. I think I'll enjoy it more than Cats for Cash, honestly, as it's less silly and light in comparison.
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10. Mr.Kill
Thai Drama - 0000
This was announced during the straight portion of the show, and I imagine it's bromance, not anything overtly romantic. But it looks like it could be fun, and even when it's platonic, I love seeing two men care for and cherish each other so much.
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11. Happy Ending
Thai Drama - 0000
If this isn't m/m (since there is romance), I think it'll irritate me too much to watch this. We get so few exciting BLs, and this could be a great opportunity. But if it IS gay at all, I'll bump this up much higher, because it sounds right up my alley. If I find out there is confirmed m/m though, this is shooting right up into my top ten. (I am VERY concerned about a "twist" that is very common in this kind of media, though, and that would destroy the show for me, so I have my fingers crossed it doesn't go there.)
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12. Knot
Thai Drama - 0000
I don't know what I was expecting, but not that. Lol, this looks batshit insane, and I'm here for it. I was hesitant because of the typical consent issues, but the main couple seem to at least be all in. I'm actually kind of looking forward to this now. Even if it sucks and is super weird, it looks like it'll at least be entertaining.
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13. I Will Always Save You
Thai Drama - 0000
Mixed feelings on this one, but again it seems like it could be fun. Here's hoping!
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14. Cat for Cash
Thai Drama - 0000, 10 episodes
I'm mostly just excited for First/Khao because I love them. I love cats, but the show might be a tiiiiny bit too sweet and squishy. I'm still gonna watch it, for sure, but it's not on this list for the plot, just because I'm not a huge fan of soft, low-plot type stuff.
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15. Enemies with Benefits
Thai Drama - 0000
I want more tension like this in GL couples. I hope this ends up being great, and I always love seeing Jan in queer roles.
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16. Kiss Me, Remember?
Thai Drama - 0000
I'm just excited to see Barcode with another partner. He belongs in BL, damn it! The story, however, I'm still not sure how I feel about it. I hate amnesia tropes. Most of the time, at least. They're usually not great. But I did enjoy That Summer, so we'll see. Especially if there's a hint that when Barcode remembers, the memories won't be good.
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17. The Spooky Love Tale
Thai Drama - 0000
I like this concept in theory, but I would prefer it were a little more serious. That's okay though. Hopefully it's a lot of fun. That's all that matters.
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18. Cupid's Ghost
Thai Drama - 0000
Mixed feelings on this one, but I love Earth and Mix, and I adore stories with someone who can see ghosts. It looks more cutesy than is usually my taste, but I have my fingers crossed that it's awesome.
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19. Girl Rules
Thai Drama - 0000, 12 episodes
People were asking for a woman-centered Only Friends, and we got it! Or so it seems. This looks like a lot of fun, and it'll give a lot of actresses more of a spotlight, since the guys tend to corner that market, both in and out of BL.
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20. Your Dear Daddy
Thai Drama - 0000
I'm purely excited about the casting. It doesn't look like my type of plot at a glance, but I hope it ends up being good. I also hope it helps to propel Fluke further in his career. EDIT: After seeing the pilot trailer, I'm much more excited for this. It looks a little dark and interesting, and as much as I love Fluke, his co-star is so insanely hot. Damn. I hope this ends up being good and not cheap. With drama it can really go either way. Let them examine these topics with the care they need, please!
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21. Eyes on You
Hong Kong Drama - 0000, 12 episodes
This seems to have a bit of crime-ish/mafia vibe to it, so I'm hoping it'll be high action and exciting. Lowering my expectations, though. It still sounds fun at the moment, but we'll see.
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22. Love Punch!
Japanese Movie - 2026
Looks interesting. I like anything with a rough, actiony kind of vibe. We'll see how this one goes.
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23. Arrest and Action
Thai Drama - 0000
This is bromance, but it involves making a BL. I think this might be the closest we get to see them in a ship. But as long as it's a good show, that doesn't really matter. It seems to me that they may be too close to comfortably play lovers. I guess we'll see though. I never thought Dew would be in a BL, but here we are.
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24. Gameboys NYC
Filipino Drama - 0000
I enjoyed the first season and adored the movie. I still haven't seen the second season, which is just an expansion of the movie, but I'm really excited to see their story continued. Hopefully this time we'll get a solid, certain, happy ending.
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25. Cranium
Thai Drama - 0000, 12 episodes
A GL with potentially complex plot and action. I have my fingers crossed, because it sounds cool so far.
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26. A Dog and a Plane
Thai Drama - 0000, 10 episodes
Mostly just excited for TayNew because I love Tay and like seeing him kiss other guys. The story itself isn't my type, but I have my fingers crossed regardless.
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27. Swing Kick
Thai Drama - 0000
Anything that suggests action of some sort, I'm in. I hope this is good. There were a bunch of boxing shows licensed a while ago, but none of them ever happened. Ever since Wandee Goodday, though, they're finally coming out of the woodwork.
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28. High & Low Born to Be High
Thai Drama - 2027
This one isn't gay, but it looks like a lot of fun. I like to see hot guys beat each other up, what can I say? I do hope they don't shove any female characters into this unless they're also badasses, not just there as a prize or motivation for some dude. Something without romance, just fighting and maybe friendship (?) seems like it could be quite enjoyable. Fingers crossed.
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29. The Dragon House
Thai Drama - 0000
Many GLs aren't really for me, because they're starting out and testing the waters in the way BL did before it. Most f/f stuff I've seen was fluffy and light, or incredibly sexual but not heavy on plot. But if they pull off a GL mafia show, I will lose my mind. I really hope it happens and that it's amazing.
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30. Wu
Thai Drama - 0000, 8 episodes
This might just be a bromance. They said at the expo that apparently they're still deciding what the relationship between the two will be. I'm shocked it even came THIS close to a BL. So maybe, like Dew, they'll surprise us. But even if it's just bromance, I love a good bromance as long as they truly care about each other and no one has a girl shoved in there so the balls don't touch.
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31. Moonshadow
Thai Drama - 0000
I'm starting to think that I can only see Emi in power-lesbian roles. I keep finding her irritating when she's in her other roles, but this one seems custom made for her. Also, no hate for the people who like her, I just haven't seen her pop up in any other roles that I found interesting. So fingers crossed this is the one.
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32. Overdose
Thai Drama - 0000
This is het, but it looks kinda fun. I'm actually not sure if it's het or gen, but either way, I hope it ends up being fun to watch.
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33. The Hell Guard
Thai Drama - 0000
This actually doesn't look great from the pilot, but I'm crossing my fingers that the final product is much better. It's an unusual concept in BL, so I have my fingers crossed, at any rate.
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34. Punk Spy
Thai Drama - 0000
Possibly canceled. I'm putting the ones with long periods of radio silence near the bottom, because at this rate I don't know if we'll even get them.
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35. Wish You Luck
Thai Drama - 0000
Thought this one was canceled, and I was so sad--but apparently now they're estimating a 2025 release. Hopefully that means they're giving it all of the time and attention it needs to be as amazing as it looks.
EDIT: I moved this down from the top ten because it's still been pretty quiet. Not sure if this one will come out, but 2025 is almost over, so...
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36. The Young Gangster
Taiwanese Drama - 0000, 8 episodes
Thought this might be canceled, but it's on for 2025. I wasn't sure initially how action-oriented it would be, but it does sound a bit mysterious and angsty. Here's hoping it's good.
EDIT: Looks like it may indeed be canceled after all. Boo.
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37. Wuju Bakery
Korean Drama - 0000, 8 episodes
I'm a bit more excited about Happy Ending, the other upcoming JeffBarcode show, but since this one is guaranteed sweet romance, I'm pumped for it. I just hope it does come out in 2024.
EDIT: It's almost halfway through 2025 with no updates. This was in my top 15, but since we might not get it at all, I'm keeping it low on the list along with all of the other shows trying to break my heart by potentially not coming out. x_x
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38. The Last Case
Thai Drama - 0000
Sounds interesting, and GL deserves more love. I know little about it, so my interest may change, but otherwise I hope it's good. EDIT: Silent for a long time. May not come out.
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39. Allure of the Siren
Thai Movie - 0000
I have no idea if this will be any good. It sounds like a very indie, first time project. But the teaser trailer caught my eye. I'm really hoping this will be good. We need more stuff like it. EDIT: No word for quite a long while. It seemed a bit unlikely from the start, to be fair. This one might be canceled.
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40. Partner in Crime
Thai Drama - 0000, 10 episodes
I love the concept here, but the company itself seems to be having some issues, and I'm guessing the final product will be pretty low-quality, if it even comes out. Otherwise, this would be much higher on my list. But I still have hope. EDIT: I'm not sure if this one is happening anymore, so it joins the ranks of the others at the bottom of this list.
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41. Dokkaebi Captivation
Korean Drama - 0000
This has potential to be very disappointing, but I have my fingers crossed, since it's unusual.
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42. Pray in Love
Taiwanese Drama - 0000, 8 episodes
This one has been silent a long time. :(
EDIT: It released a short movie, and I guess they're trying to get crowd funding for the series now. So who knows if this will happen.
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43. Light
Taiwanese Drama - 0000, 8 episodes
Yet another series I was SO excited for that seems to have been abandoned. I'm not gonna get my hopes up here and try to accept that it isn't likely to happen at this point.
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44. Red Peafowl
Thai Drama - 0000
This may actually be canceled. I had it in my top ten before, but since it seems the company may have bit off more than it could chew, my hopes for it have drastically lowered. I hope someone more capable picks it up, or that we just get more shows with awesome concepts and casts like it that are actually done well.
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45. Black Forest
Thai Drama - 0000
This may or may not be canceled, because the company situation is a mess, and honestly the photoshopping has me side-eying the entire thing, but we need more dark BL, so I have my fingers crossed that it DOES happen and is better than it looks.
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46. Mafia Prince & Bookworm
Thai Drama - 0000
Same as the above, this is having some company issues. This seems less likely to be interesting, and I assume it'll lean more toward slice of life with a mafia background, but maybe not. Benefit of the doubt for now.
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47. Kissable Lips Season 2
Korean Drama - 0000
Mixed feelings here, but we have a criminally low amount of vampire BL (one legit series, one pseudo series, three movies--all of which are weird as hell). We need all the vampire stuff we can get. EDIT: This one might not even come out, but honestly, we're getting four other vampire series aimed for 2024, so I'm excited to see some new interpretations.














































