BL Dramas & Movies

BL draws my intention because it tends to show a romantic intimacy lacking in many main stream shows. Like in any genre, finding a drama or romantic comedy with an interesting storyline, that is well told and thoughtfully cast can be a bit, ‘hit and miss’. 

Being from Australia, I wasn’t exposed to all the promotional hoopla that surrounds the BL world in Asian countries. And having English as my only language means my ability to enjoy these shows is affected by the quality of the subtitles. I needed to search and read through numerous posts and websites to find the stories of interest to me and the avenues available to me, to watch them. So I’ve developed this list in hope it might guide others to find what they prefer.

Please note only stories I have watched will be on this list. I will also endeavour to write comments about my reasons for my rating; however I won’t rewrite the synosis.

MonEliz Nov 3, 2022
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  • 2gether

    1. 2gether

    Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes

    8.5

    Nice story. Good cast.

  • Still 2gether

    2. Still 2gether

    Thai Special - 2020, 5 episodes

    8.0

    Spent most of the drama recapping 2gether

  • Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
    8.5

    Unique storyline ... showcased the insecurity a persons has, about their partners feelings and thoughts.

  • A Boss and a Babe

    4. A Boss and a Babe

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.5

    Lighthearted, likeable characters

  • A Breeze of Love

    5. A Breeze of Love

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.5

    Another second chance. One steady, one regretful.

  • A First Love Story

    6. A First Love Story

    Korean Drama - 2021, 2 episodes

    8.0

    My first BL short film. Not bad.

  • A Shoulder to Cry On

    7. A Shoulder to Cry On

    Korean Drama - 2023, 7 episodes

    8.0

    One person is honest with themselves and others. One person pretends and is partial deceptive with other and deceptive with themselves, until he falls in love.

  • A Tale of Thousand Stars

    8. A Tale of Thousand Stars

    Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    8.0

    Thought provoking story. A little too vanilla for me.

  • Our Skyy 2: A Tale of Thousand Stars

    9. Our Skyy 2: A Tale of Thousand Stars

    Thai Special - 2023, 1 episode

  • Addicted

    10. Addicted

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 15 episodes

    9.0

    The relationship is not as intense as the book due to Chinese restrictions. I recommend the two book series by Chai Jidan, which provides a sequel to the story. Warning, the books deal with 18+ issues.

  • Advance Bravely

    11. Advance Bravely

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 30 episodes

    8.0

    I sometimes get disappointed with being shown a bromance when I’ve read the novel of a gay romance. This is worth a watch; although it could have been so much better with a bit of skinship.

  • Ai Long Nhai

    12. Ai Long Nhai

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    8.0

    Enjoyed, lighthearted, love at first sight for one of the main characters

  • 13. Ai no Kotodama

    Japanese Movie - 2007

    8.5

    An older movie, but enjoyable. Good acting.

  • The Ambiguous Focus

    14. The Ambiguous Focus

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 6 episodes

    7.5

    This was a confronting series to watch. It reminded me you need to be brave when it comes t communication. Deals with manipulation, betrayal, suicidal issues.

  • Candy Color Paradox

    15. Candy Color Paradox

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    9.0

    Lovely surprise … would love to see a session 2. A favourite.

  • Bad Buddy

    16. Bad Buddy

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    8.5

    Really enjoyed.

  • Our Skyy 2: Bad Buddy x A Tale of Thousand Stars

    17. Our Skyy 2: Bad Buddy x A Tale of Thousand Stars

    Thai Special - 2023, 2 episodes

    8.5

    Really enjoyed this.

  • Our Skyy 2: Bad Buddy

    18. Our Skyy 2: Bad Buddy

    Thai Special - 2023, 1 episode

    8.0

    Way too short. Only learn that they are still together but hiding it from their parents and doing a poor job of hiding it from their friends.

  • Bad Guy

    19. Bad Guy

    Korean Drama - 2024, 4 episodes

    8.5

    Direct short drama

  • Be Loved in House: I Do

    20. Be Loved in House: I Do

    Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    7.5

    Lightish … not too bad.

  • 21. Be Mine SuperStar

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.0
  • Because of You

    22. Because of You

    Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    8.0

    I enjoyed this. Way too short.

  • Behind Cut (Movie)

    23. Behind Cut (Movie)

    Korean Movie - 2022

    8.0

    Was so brief. Needed more romance … but storyline was good.

  • Big Dragon

    24. Big Dragon

    Thai Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    8.0

    Not as bad as many of the comments suggested. Not as good as many of the BLs out there.

  • Blue Boys

    25. Blue Boys

    Korean Drama - 2024, 4 episodes

    8.5
  • Blue Boys Part 2

    26. Blue Boys Part 2

    Korean Drama - 2024, 4 episodes

    8.5
  • Blue Canvas of Youthful Days

    27. Blue Canvas of Youthful Days

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    8.5

    Compelling. The ending left me hopeful.

  • Blueming

    28. Blueming

    Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes

    8.0

    Endearing and sweet.

  • Our Dining Table

    29. Our Dining Table

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    8.5

    Charmingly awkward… hope there is another season

  • Our Dining Table Spin Off

    30. Our Dining Table Spin Off

    Japanese Special - 2023, 1 episode

    8.5
  • BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen

    31. BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen

    Japanese Special - 2023, 3 episodes

    8.0

    Cutesy

  • Boys Love

    32. Boys Love

    Japanese Movie - 2006

    8.0

    Sad, on many levels

  • Boys Love: The Movie

    33. Boys Love: The Movie

    Japanese Movie - 2007

    8.0

    One for an adult audience. Sleeping around, obsession, murder, rape. Leaves a bitter taste.

  • Cherry Blossoms after Winter

    34. Cherry Blossoms after Winter

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    8.5

    Another lovely drama, about the awkwardness of falling in love; with the added difficulty, of being gay in a  predominantly homophobic society. 

  • Cherry Magic

    35. Cherry Magic

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    9.0
  • Close Friend

    36. Close Friend

    Thai Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    7.5

    There short stories are hit and miss in my opinion.

  • Coffee Melody

    37. Coffee Melody

    Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    7.0

    Thank god for the two couples acting ability … especially given they where required to repeat  the same dialogue over and over.This drama had some promise, yet badly needed better editing, a tighter script and more development of the romances.

  • Coffee Melody Special Episode

    38. Coffee Melody Special Episode

    Thai Special - 2022, 2 episodes

    7.0

    This contradicted the previous episode. The issues that where newly raised could and should have been resolved in the last episode.

  • Color Rush

    39. Color Rush

    Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    8.5
  • Color Rush (Movie)

    40. Color Rush (Movie)

    Korean Movie - 2021

    8.0

    Alternative world … 

  • Craving You

    41. Craving You

    Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    7.0

    What possessed me to watch this to the end … 

  • Crazy Handsome Rich

    42. Crazy Handsome Rich

    Thai Drama - 2023, 6 episodes

    7.0

    One of the worst storylines I seen. But I like the lead actors.

  • Cutie Pie

    43. Cutie Pie

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    9.0

    Love this. Highly recommend. The chemistry is wonderful; so sweet.

  • Cutie Pie 2 You

    44. Cutie Pie 2 You

    Thai Special - 2023, 4 episodes

    8.0

    Felt unfinished

  • Dark Blue Kiss

    45. Dark Blue Kiss

    Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

    8.0
  • Dark Blue and Moonlight

    46. Dark Blue and Moonlight

    Taiwanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes

    7.5
  • Dark Blue and Moonlight Special

    47. Dark Blue and Moonlight Special

    Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes

    6.0

    If you enjoyed main series, I’d skip this. Way too ambiguous.

  • Don't Say No

    48. Don't Say No

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    8.5
  • Don't Say No: Special Episode

    49. Don't Say No: Special Episode

    Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode

    8.0
  • The Eclipse

    50. The Eclipse

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    8.0

    I’m mixed about this. Really didn’t like parts of the plot line. Made some interesting points though.

  • The Eighth Sense

    51. The Eighth Sense

    Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    8.5

    A more realistic and mature approach than most.

  • Even Sun

    52. Even Sun

    Thai Drama - 2022, 6 episodes

    7.5

    Good acting (for the most part). Bones of story were good. Needed another episode before the last showing the growing feelings of the  two couples … who seemed to jump from potential feelings to love, in the blink of an eye. Potential here for this to have been so much better. Credit to the main couple and a few of the supporting cast who saved this one.

  • First Love Again

    53. First Love Again

    Korean Drama - 2022, 6 episodes

    8.0

    The acceptance of love in spite of gender done in a unique fashion.

  • Fish upon the Sky

    54. Fish upon the Sky

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    7.0
  • Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss!

    55. Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss!

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    7.5
  • Gen Y

    56. Gen Y

    Thai Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    7.5

    Enjoyed the Kit & Mark and Pok & Tong couples. Frustrating. Too vanilla with main two couples.

  • Gen Y Season 2

    57. Gen Y Season 2

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    7.0
  • Given

    58. Given

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    7.5

    I had read most of the Magna so I knew the storyline … probably helped my enjoyment of this drama … although it only covered the first books, not the series.

  • Golden Blood

    59. Golden Blood

    Thai Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    8.0

    Better direction would have done wonders. Liked that the friend group/potential lovers was a mixed group and not all male.

  • Happy of the End

    60. Happy of the End

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    Unable to rate this drama; it’s raw, confronting. Not for everyone. But the end made me happy.

  • Happy Merry Ending

    61. Happy Merry Ending

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.5

    Enjoyed this well done drama.

  • I Hear the Sunspot

    62. I Hear the Sunspot

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    8.5

    This is a 8.5 plus rating. I really enjoyed the quality of acting from the lead couple.

  • Hidden Agenda

    63. Hidden Agenda

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.5

    Another sweet romance from this pair

  • HIStory2: Crossing the Line

    64. HIStory2: Crossing the Line

    Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes

    8.5
  • HIStory3: Make Our Days Count

    65. HIStory3: Make Our Days Count

    Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes

    8.5

    Need tissues.

  • HIStory3: Trapped

    66. HIStory3: Trapped

    Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes

    8.5

    The HIStory series is always worth a watch.

  • HIStory4: Close to You

    67. HIStory4: Close to You

    Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    9.0

    My favourite HIStory. Highly recommend.

  • I Cannot Reach You

    68. I Cannot Reach You

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.5

    Cute

  • I Feel You Linger in the Air

    69. I Feel You Linger in the Air

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.5

    The slightly higher mark is for the commitment to eras demonstrated. Comfusing ending.

  • I Told Sunset about You

    70. I Told Sunset about You

    Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes

    8.5

    This handled the struggle of coming to terms with falling for a person of the same gender as well as the fear of confronting possible family and society bias (if choosing to move forward), really well.

  • I Promised You the Moon

    71. I Promised You the Moon

    Thai Drama - 2021, 5 episodes

    8.5

    Sequel to, I told you about sunset. Whilst my heart broke for Oh-aew, I did enjoy this well directed drama.

  • I Will Knock You

    72. I Will Knock You

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    9.0

    Lovely surprise, really enjoyed. Good comedy. Well directed.

  • Individual Circumstances

    73. Individual Circumstances

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.5

    Another chance. … with an understanding of individual feelings. And forgiveness/compassion of the consequence's of a lack of communication.

  • Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart! Special Episode

    74. Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart! Special Episode

    Thai Special - 2025, 1 episode

    Spoiler … I didn’t see the need for death, severely injured  or rescued from the brink of death with anmesia, eventually regaining  his memory, would have sufficed as a ‘separation’. By  the way, Jack, Arun and possibly one of the others should have been hospitalised given their injuries. Wish I hadn’t watched the special … and because of my viewpoint I’m not rating it. I couldn’t be fair.

  • Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart! (Uncut Ver.)

    75. Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart! (Uncut Ver.)

    Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    8.5

    I like this cast and the humour in the script. This couple is magnetic to watch. Although the storyline was strange in parts.

  • Jack o' Frost

    76. Jack o' Frost

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes

    8.0

    Not an easy watch, but worth watching… a unique  viewpoint

  • Jazz for Two

    77. Jazz for Two

    Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    8.5

    Something a little different. Sad and pleasant mixed together.

  • At 25:00 in Akasaka

    78. At 25:00 in Akasaka

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

    8.0
  • Jun & Jun

    79. Jun & Jun

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.5

    I enjoyed this … sweet couple

  • Junjou

    80. Junjou

    Japanese Movie - 2010

    8.0

    Worth a watch

  • Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to Be Recognized

    81. Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to Be Recognized

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    8.0

    Worth a watch

  • Living with Him

    82. Living with Him

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    9.0

    A delight. Highly recommend.

  • My Love Mix-Up!

    83. My Love Mix-Up!

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    9.0

    Comical, light hearted and G rated. This delivers.

  • KinnPorsche

    84. KinnPorsche

    Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes

    9.0

    An adult gay romance, so a breath of fresh air in the genre. Touched on many darker aspects of life. Left loose ends in character relationships  between family members and non main couples. In my top five. Tong Thanayut Thakoonauttaya deserves an award for his portrayal of Tankhun.

  • KinnPorsche Side Story

    85. KinnPorsche Side Story

    Thai Special - 2022, 1 episode

    8.5

    Should have been included in the main story.

  • 86. Kiseki: Dear to Me

    Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 13 episodes

    9.0

    Very refreshing.

  • Love Is Better the Second Time Around

    87. Love Is Better the Second Time Around

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes

    8.5

    Enjoyed

  • Laws of Attraction

    88. Laws of Attraction

    Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.0

    Focus was more on storyline than romance. Majority of acting was good, but the bad couple of actors were quite awful.

  • Last Twilight

    89. Last Twilight

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.5

    Good story, well told with good cast. Heartwarming.

  • Last Twilight in Phuket

    90. Last Twilight in Phuket

    Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode

    8.5

    A brief wrap up on initial series, as well as insight into things to come.

  • Life: Love on the Line (Director's Cut)

    91. Life: Love on the Line (Director's Cut)

    Japanese Movie - 2020

    8.5

    Ito is one of the luckiest characters ever. Spanning many years, this movie focuses on being brave enough to be honest with yourself AND live your own life.

  • Light

    92. Light

    Taiwanese Movie - 2021

    8.5

    Adult. Although involves prostitution it is a heartwarming story

  • Light on Me

    93. Light on Me

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    8.5

    Interesting choice for the main characters personality; at first I thought he had a form of autism, as he is genuinely honest. Enjoyed the insightful friend character, who only ever wished everyone happiness. My emotions swayed with this one.

  • Like Love

    94. Like Love

    Chinese Drama - 2014, 15 episodes

    8.5

    I enjoyed this, however in my opinion it’s unconcluded. The sequel stopped part way through?

  • Long Time No See

    95. Long Time No See

    Korean Drama - 2017, 5 episodes

    8.0

    Enjoyable, feel good (for a gangster) movie

  • Love by Chance

    96. Love by Chance

    Thai Drama - 2018, 14 episodes

    8.5

    A series with depth.

  • Love by Chance Season 2: A Chance to Love

    97. Love by Chance Season 2: A Chance to Love

    Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes

    8.5

    This sequel has merits.

  • Love Class Season 2

    98. Love Class Season 2

    Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    8.0

    Charming in its own unique way.

  • Love for Love's Sake

    99. Love for Love's Sake

    Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    8.5
  • Love in the Air

    100. Love in the Air

    Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes

    8.5

    A new favourite, really like this series. Great couples chemistry. Initial couple would have received a 9 review. Only fault, the trauma faced by Sky‘s character was dealt with too lightly, thus overall not deserving of a 9 review.

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