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.
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1. 2gether
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
Nice story. Good cast.
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2. Still 2gether
Thai Special - 2020, 5 episodes
Spent most of the drama recapping 2gether
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3. Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
Unique storyline ... showcased the insecurity a persons has, about their partners feelings and thoughts.
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4. A Boss and a Babe
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Lighthearted, likeable characters
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5. A Breeze of Love
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Another second chance. One steady, one regretful.
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6. A First Love Story
Korean Drama - 2021, 2 episodes
My first BL short film. Not bad.
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7. A Shoulder to Cry On
Korean Drama - 2023, 7 episodes
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.
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8. A Tale of Thousand Stars
Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Thought provoking story. A little too vanilla for me.
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9. Our Skyy 2: A Tale of Thousand Stars
Thai Special - 2023, 1 episode
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10. Addicted
Chinese Drama - 2016, 15 episodes
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.
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11. Advance Bravely
Chinese Drama - 2017, 30 episodes
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.
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12. Ai Long Nhai
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Enjoyed, lighthearted, love at first sight for one of the main characters
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13. Ai no Kotodama
Japanese Movie - 2007
An older movie, but enjoyable. Good acting.
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14. The Ambiguous Focus
Chinese Drama - 2018, 6 episodes
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.
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15. Candy Color Paradox
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Lovely surprise … would love to see a session 2. A favourite.
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16. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Really enjoyed.
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17. Our Skyy 2: Bad Buddy x A Tale of Thousand Stars
Thai Special - 2023, 2 episodes
Really enjoyed this.
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18. Our Skyy 2: Bad Buddy
Thai Special - 2023, 1 episode
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.
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19. Bad Guy
Korean Drama - 2024, 4 episodes
Direct short drama
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20. Be Loved in House: I Do
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Lightish … not too bad.
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21. Be Mine SuperStar
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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22. Because of You
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
I enjoyed this. Way too short.
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23. Behind Cut (Movie)
Korean Movie - 2022
Was so brief. Needed more romance … but storyline was good.
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24. Big Dragon
Thai Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Not as bad as many of the comments suggested. Not as good as many of the BLs out there.
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25. Blue Boys
Korean Drama - 2024, 4 episodes
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26. Blue Boys Part 2
Korean Drama - 2024, 4 episodes
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27. Blue Canvas of Youthful Days
Chinese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Compelling. The ending left me hopeful.
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28. Blueming
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
Endearing and sweet.
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29. Our Dining Table
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Charmingly awkward… hope there is another season
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30. Our Dining Table Spin Off
Japanese Special - 2023, 1 episode
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31. BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen
Japanese Special - 2023, 3 episodes
Cutesy
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32. Boys Love
Japanese Movie - 2006
Sad, on many levels
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33. Boys Love: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 2007
One for an adult audience. Sleeping around, obsession, murder, rape. Leaves a bitter taste.
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34. Cherry Blossoms after Winter
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Another lovely drama, about the awkwardness of falling in love; with the added difficulty, of being gay in a predominantly homophobic society.
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35. Cherry Magic
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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36. Close Friend
Thai Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
There short stories are hit and miss in my opinion.
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37. Coffee Melody
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
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.
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38. Coffee Melody Special Episode
Thai Special - 2022, 2 episodes
This contradicted the previous episode. The issues that where newly raised could and should have been resolved in the last episode.
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39. Color Rush
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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40. Color Rush (Movie)
Korean Movie - 2021
Alternative world …
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41. Craving You
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
What possessed me to watch this to the end …
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42. Crazy Handsome Rich
Thai Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
One of the worst storylines I seen. But I like the lead actors.
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43. Cutie Pie
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Love this. Highly recommend. The chemistry is wonderful; so sweet.
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44. Cutie Pie 2 You
Thai Special - 2023, 4 episodes
Felt unfinished
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45. Dark Blue Kiss
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
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46. Dark Blue and Moonlight
Taiwanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
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47. Dark Blue and Moonlight Special
Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes
If you enjoyed main series, I’d skip this. Way too ambiguous.
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48. Don't Say No
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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49. Don't Say No: Special Episode
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
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50. The Eclipse
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
I’m mixed about this. Really didn’t like parts of the plot line. Made some interesting points though.
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51. The Eighth Sense
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
A more realistic and mature approach than most.
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52. Even Sun
Thai Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
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.
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53. First Love Again
Korean Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
The acceptance of love in spite of gender done in a unique fashion.
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54. Fish upon the Sky
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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55. Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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56. Gen Y
Thai Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
Enjoyed the Kit & Mark and Pok & Tong couples. Frustrating. Too vanilla with main two couples.
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57. Gen Y Season 2
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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58. Given
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
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.
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59. Golden Blood
Thai Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
Better direction would have done wonders. Liked that the friend group/potential lovers was a mixed group and not all male.
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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.
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61. Happy Merry Ending
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Enjoyed this well done drama.
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62. I Hear the Sunspot
Japanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
This is a 8.5 plus rating. I really enjoyed the quality of acting from the lead couple.
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63. Hidden Agenda
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Another sweet romance from this pair
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64. HIStory2: Crossing the Line
Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes
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65. HIStory3: Make Our Days Count
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
Need tissues.
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66. HIStory3: Trapped
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
The HIStory series is always worth a watch.
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67. HIStory4: Close to You
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
My favourite HIStory. Highly recommend.
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68. I Cannot Reach You
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Cute
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69. I Feel You Linger in the Air
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
The slightly higher mark is for the commitment to eras demonstrated. Comfusing ending.
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70. I Told Sunset about You
Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes
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.
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71. I Promised You the Moon
Thai Drama - 2021, 5 episodes
Sequel to, I told you about sunset. Whilst my heart broke for Oh-aew, I did enjoy this well directed drama.
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72. I Will Knock You
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Lovely surprise, really enjoyed. Good comedy. Well directed.
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73. Individual Circumstances
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Another chance. … with an understanding of individual feelings. And forgiveness/compassion of the consequence's of a lack of communication.
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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.
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75. Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart! (Uncut Ver.)
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
I like this cast and the humour in the script. This couple is magnetic to watch. Although the storyline was strange in parts.
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76. Jack o' Frost
Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
Not an easy watch, but worth watching… a unique viewpoint
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77. Jazz for Two
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Something a little different. Sad and pleasant mixed together.
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78. At 25:00 in Akasaka
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
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79. Jun & Jun
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
I enjoyed this … sweet couple
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80. Junjou
Japanese Movie - 2010
Worth a watch
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81. Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to Be Recognized
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Worth a watch
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82. Living with Him
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
A delight. Highly recommend.
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83. My Love Mix-Up!
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Comical, light hearted and G rated. This delivers.
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84. KinnPorsche
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
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.
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85. KinnPorsche Side Story
Thai Special - 2022, 1 episode
Should have been included in the main story.
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86. Kiseki: Dear to Me
Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 13 episodes
Very refreshing.
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87. Love Is Better the Second Time Around
Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
Enjoyed
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88. Laws of Attraction
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Focus was more on storyline than romance. Majority of acting was good, but the bad couple of actors were quite awful.
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89. Last Twilight
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Good story, well told with good cast. Heartwarming.
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90. Last Twilight in Phuket
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
A brief wrap up on initial series, as well as insight into things to come.
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91. Life: Love on the Line (Director's Cut)
Japanese Movie - 2020
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.
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92. Light
Taiwanese Movie - 2021
Adult. Although involves prostitution it is a heartwarming story
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93. Light on Me
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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.
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94. Like Love
Chinese Drama - 2014, 15 episodes
I enjoyed this, however in my opinion it’s unconcluded. The sequel stopped part way through?
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95. Long Time No See
Korean Drama - 2017, 5 episodes
Enjoyable, feel good (for a gangster) movie
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96. Love by Chance
Thai Drama - 2018, 14 episodes
A series with depth.
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97. Love by Chance Season 2: A Chance to Love
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
This sequel has merits.
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98. Love Class Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Charming in its own unique way.
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99. Love for Love's Sake
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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100. Love in the Air
Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes
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.