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After 2 years on YouTube, the Uncensored version is coming out on IQIYI, this means that that they will not blurred the peach 🍑and NC scenes. Time to rewatch my favourite shows in 2023, this time in 4K with viable peach

Yes , it’s a BL. Boys kissing boys, gay romance, LGBTQ+ tags everywhere, so I’m not really sure what the crying emojis are for. Did the trailer/tags not make it clear enough? 😭😂

I agree, some Thai BLs have those sound effects that make you cringe. I think I know which show you’re talking about, I’m the Most Beautiful Count lol.

But there are definitely Thai BLs that feel more mature and don’t have that at all.

I like Japanese and Korean BLs too, but most of them don’t have fighting scenes or the police/mafia theme, which is something I’m really into. I’m probably the opposite of you though, I prefer longer episodes, around 50 minutes with about 12 episodes. The shorter 20 minute Japanese and Korean BLs feel too quick for me.

Have you tried exploring Chinese BLs? Revenged Love is my favourite this year. And if you like historical dramas, definitely check out Kill to Love. It’s not as high quality as The Untamed, but it’s the first Chinese uncensored BL, and it’s really good.

I don’t usually like old Thai BLs, but there are so many great Thai shows airing at the moment.

Recently, there have been some amazing Thai BLs - Khemjira, Love in the Moonlight and The Cursed Love. All three are mature with great plots. Especially Love in the Moonlight, give it a try and it might just change your perspective on Thai BLs.

I keep a spreadsheet of all the shows I watch, including the exact time and date each episode airs. The “Calendar” and “Episode Guide” tabs are super useful too. Once you’re addicted to something, you’ll do whatever it takes to make it work. 9 airing shows are reaching their finale this week, so I’m down to 19 now by the end of this week which is great, because it gives me more time to catch up on completed series.

I’ve already watched the prequel, but it’s still boring and confusing.

You’re not the only one, I’m confused too. I hate leaving a drama unfinished, and since there aren’t many shows airing on Sundays, I’ll just finish it. Only two episodes left anyway.

But honestly, it’s so boring and confusing.

You should check out “School Trip: Joined a Group I’m Not Close To” it just aired in Japan today and it’s so much better!

GagaOOLala

Haha, welcome to the world of Japanese BL. Just like you, I only started watching Japanese BLs this year too. From my experience, only Korean series usually release two episodes per week, while most other countries like Thailand, Taiwan, China, Japan, and Vietnam release one episode a week.
To be honest, I’m currently watching 28 ongoing BLs at the moment, so one episode a week is perfect for me. I definitely wouldn’t be able to keep up if they released two each week!

Wow, I didn’t expect this new Japanese BL to pop up on my GagaOOLala app on a quiet Sunday, but what a pleasant surprise. The first episode did not disappoint. The story may be simple, but it carries that quiet, heartfelt charm that Japanese BLs always capture so well.

Hioki is quiet, awkward, and a little withdrawn, the complete opposite of Tokai, who is tall, handsome, and one of the most popular boys in school. Opposites definitely attract, and I can’t wait to see how their chemistry unfolds. When Hioki accidentally promises Tokai that he’ll do anything for him, it leaves us wondering what Tokai will ask for, maybe something he’s been hiding all along, like a secret crush from their primary school days.

The cast fits perfectly, the music is soft and nostalgic, and the atmosphere feels warm and sincere. It’s a simple yet captivating start that already has me hooked. Looks like my Sundays just got a lot sweeter until the end of the year.

Khemjira and Love in the Moonlight are my two favourite Thai BLs this year! If you haven’t added Love in the Moonlight to your watchlist yet, you definitely should. The finale is coming next week, so it’s the perfect time to catch up!

Adding Net to episode 11 was a brilliant choice, his humour felt like a fragile light in the storm. After ten episodes of intensity and pain, we needed his warmth to breathe again, even just for a moment.

But my heart shattered during the water scene, the kiss between Charn and Jet, the echoes of their past lives as Jin and Da. The flashback was hauntingly beautiful, like a memory that refused to die. I’m not usually drawn to GL stories, but their love transcended form, name, and time itself. In their past life, they loved deeply but were never allowed to be together. In this one, fate gave them a second chance, not for love, but for sacrifice. All they wished for was to save Khem. If that isn’t the purest form of friendship and love intertwined, I don’t know what is.
They did nothing wrong. They loved, they tried, they gave. Yet the world punished them anyway. Watching them suffer felt unbearable, I cried not just for what they lost, but for the cruel tenderness of destiny itself.

And now, with only one episode left, my heart aches knowing it’s all coming to an end. Rarely does a series capture me so completely, episode after episode, from the first to the last. This one did, flawlessly. It’s a masterpiece, and it deserves every bit of its 8.7 rating. Next week, when the final curtain falls, it will feel like saying goodbye to something irreplaceable.

Thank you, I’m really glad you liked it! I spent quite a long time writing it and tried to pour a lot of thought and emotion into every part, so it means a lot that you appreciated it.

You’re welcome, and thank you for your sassy reply! But let’s be real, it’s not about gender, age or income. I was just answering your original question about why there are no English subtitles on YouTube. You could easily watch it elsewhere with full subtitles if you really wanted to, and you don’t need to be older guy or have a steady income to do that. The real difference is choosing to support the series the legal way, and I genuinely respect you for considering iQIYI.

I completely agree with you, and here’s my perspective on people calling out or judging those who want NC scenes in BL.

Sex is a part of nature. It’s one of the most intimate ways two people can express emotion, vulnerability, and connection. When portrayed with meaning and sensitivity, it reflects chemistry and trust rather than shame or lust. There is nothing wrong or shameful about that.

This same idea applies to NC themes in BL dramas. Wanting or appreciating NC scenes isn’t about watching porn, it’s about storytelling and emotional depth. For example, in Manner of Death, the NC scene between Dr. Bun and Tan wasn’t there for shock value or pleasure. It revealed the tension, mistrust, and power struggle between them, setting the foundation for their emotional growth and eventual bond. It was a crucial turning point that deepened the story and the characters rather than trivialising them.

When written and acted with care, NC scenes can capture raw human emotions like guilt, confusion, redemption, and the blurred lines between love and dominance. They aren’t about glorifying violence or sex, they’re about exploring the complexity of human connection and the vulnerability that comes with it.

I watched it on iQIYI and the English subtitles were available straight away. To answer your question, the reason there are no English subtitles on YouTube is because that version is a free and slightly cut version, while iQIYI is the paid official platform. That’s the benefit of subscribing, you get the full, uncut episodes with proper subtitles as soon as they’re released.

That’s like saying you ordered water at a café and got upset it didn’t taste like a latte. YouTube is the free sample, but iQIYI is where you get the full flavour.

But I’m really glad you’re supporting them the legal way by watching on the official Office 31 YouTube channel. FYI, the English subtitles will be available later.

Apart from the childhood incident, Pheem actually met Jason before he ever met Than. Right now, Pheem and Than aren’t officially together, their feelings are still slowly finding their way toward each other. Meanwhile, Pheem met Jason in Singapore, and he’s simply following the path that fate has placed before him.

We need to remember that Pheem’s main goal is revenge. His stepmother murdered his own mother right before his eyes, and his half-brother tried to kill him. Those horrors turned an innocent boy into someone consumed by vengeance. His heart, once full of warmth, now beats for retribution.

Even if he has to flirt with Jason to accomplish his mission, he will do it, because revenge is all that fills his mind right now. If Pheem and Than were already a couple, then it would be wrong for him to flirt with Jason. But since they’re not, I don’t see anything wrong with it. You can see how Pheem tries to hold himself back from kissing Jason, how his thoughts quietly drift back to Than, the one person who still stirs something real inside him. Even in moments of temptation, his heart betrays his mission, reminding him that beneath all the anger and pain, he is still capable of love.

And Than, even from afar, can’t help but feel that ache of jealousy, that longing for Pheem. They both care so deeply, yet neither knows how to take that final step. All they need is time to open their hearts and let their love finally be understood.

Episode 5 preview went by so fast, even at 0.25 speed, I still couldn’t catch it. Was that Pheem about to kiss Jason, or someone else?

For those who don’t know, the first two episodes of Me and Who, starring Big and Park from Monster Next Door, are now available for free on WeTV!

Please support the series by watching through official channels; the team truly deserves it. If you don’t have a WeTV account or don’t want to sign up, no worries; the first two episodes are completely free and don’t require an account.

https://wetv.vip/en/play/ev770x3txo1kfou/l41011jleaz-EP01%3A_Me_and_Who

The reason I’m sharing this is that in episode 1 of Me and Who, I did not expect to see Keng (Phem) and Namping (Khem) make a cameo from Khemjira. Totally made my day!

Mandee Work, you’ve done it again, bringing together two excellent BLs airing right now: Me and Who and Khemjira.

Did not expect to see Keng and Namping cameo from Khemjira in episode 1! Mandee Work, you’ve done it again, combining two excellent BLs airing at the moment: Me and Who and Khemjira.