Also known as Life on the Line, this BL mini-series (4 episodes) will premiere on June 19th, 2020 at Rakuten TV. Based on a manga written by Tsunekura Zoya, it tells the tale of two boys with opposite personalities who…
2 May 2020 updates: The author of My Ride indicates that shooting will start very soon and it is slated for an end of the year airing. A teaser clip will be posted soon. (more…)
Some stories become true fan legends and are revered for centuries. The Untamed is one such epic series. With 50 episodes, followed up by a 20 episode Special Edition, it’s based on the fantasy web novel Mo Dao Zu Shi (translated to “Grandmaster of Demonic…
A number of films have been stirring high emotions within the BL and gay communities. At this time, it appears that Filipino, Vietnamese, and Thai independent filmmakers are making headways in the global film festival circuit. (more…)
With the world coming to a standstill because of the Coronavirus quarantine, many shows have halted their shooting. However, for the most part, the lockdown has been lifted in China, and as such, one of the most anticipated dramas, Immortality…
Some stories become true fan legends and are revered for centuries. The Untamed is one such epic series. With 50 episodes, followed up by a 20 episode Special Edition, it’s based on the fantasy web novel Mo Dao Zu Shi (translated to “Grandmaster of Demonic…
Coming-of-Age features in the Philippines is an exhausted theme, yet there is always that welcome surprise - like a gift - when you discover a cinematic gem. In the case of Darwin Yu, his starring role in First Sem gave…
Some stories become true fan legends and are revered for centuries. The Untamed is one such epic series. With 50 episodes, followed up by a 20 episode Special Edition, it's based on the fantasy web novel Mo Dao Zu Shi (translated to “Grandmaster…
The bad boy image in BL is one theme that is hard to match - there is just something alluring about being bad for the sake of it. Now comes a new BL drama entitled Motor Cycle: The Series. For…
As promised, we continue our conversation with Mr. Jay Lin, LGBTQ+ activist, co-founder of the Taiwan International Queer Film Festival (TIQFF), and CEO of Portico Media and streaming service GagaOOLala. He took some time out of his busy schedule to…
Taipei-Based Streaming Service boasts one of the largest selection of Gay films and Series! Film Journal ScreenDaily interviewed Jay Lin in 2018 and reported on the LGBTQ+ scenes in Asia. As the CEO and prime mover of GagaOOLala, among others,…
My WhyRU journey brought me to discover new friendships that I hope will last a lifetime. It's especially memorable for a good number of reasons. Unlike a blog where emotions and personal views are often fully expressed, I try to…
Finally, the South Koreans join the current Boys Love craze that originated in Japan and has been deconstructed and re-designed by the Thais. Entitled Where Your Eyes Linger, it's already making waves for its poignant and unique storyline. Most publications…
The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty is racking up ratings because of the elements of mystery and thrills. That, coupled with the main lead's excellent chemistry, is keeping the audience on edge and highly entertained. Let's review what is happening in…
There is a certain star quality about Enzo Santiago. On Twitter during their Q&A, how he replies to questions about his BL series, My Extraordinary, is spontaneous and honest. You immediately become aware of his seriousness and passion. His role…
While everyone is pretty much on lockdown, let us give you the names of actors (and their projects) you'll be seeing very soon! Based on casting news, degree of excitement on their upcoming series (or movies), and personal appeal, we…
Welcome to the Psycho Milk Top 30 Hottest Thai BL actors list! This is the second edition of the hitlist. The first edition was published in May 2019, and to provide perspective, the ranks will be dual (Current and previous…
Welcome to the Psycho-Milk Top 30 Hottest Thai BL actors list! This is the second edition of the hitlist. The first edition was published in May 2019, and to provide perspective the ranks will be dual (Current and previous ranks…
Welcome to the Psycho Milk Top 30 Hottest Thai BL actors list! This is the second edition of the hitlist. The first edition was published in May 2019, and to provide perspective the ranks will be dual (Current and previous…
My Roommate is a Detective is an addition to BL dramas dubbed as Bromance as per the Chinese Government's restrictions. It’s a light-hearted drama set in the mid-1920s and follows the exploits of Lu Yao, newly returned from his studies…
On April 21st, 2020, LINEtv will broadcast a new BL sitcom about urban dwellers trying to adapt to living in an apartment complex somewhere in the big city. This new sitcom's director, Shewin Thanamin Wongskulphat, also helms WhyRU. Members of…
While Thai, Japanese and Taiwanese BL (Boys Love) series have dominated the BL world stage, it’s fans in the Philippines who have been its most ardent supporters. Now, it’s about time that the cultural melting pot of Asia launches its…
Update: 30 March 2020: Wayufilms is slated to release this miniseries today. Visit their YouTube channel for more details. Previously, it indicates availability on YouTube but the teaser clip says LINEtv. Not exactly sure if this is a series or…
Its refreshing that a Thai Food company employs two good-looking actors to portray a musician and a culinary professional in a romantic BL-themed foodie drama. (more…)
Taiwan's Boys Love output is gaining new grounds even with some recent controversies. Some of its popular stars are conquering mainstream audiences, which prove not only versatility but star power.
A Taiwanese BL drama is creating conversation on Twitter that is hard to ignore. Entitled Because of You, it offers some amazing looking young actors. (more…)
In a few days, we'll be watching a short series called My Friendship and Aok plays one of the main characters (together with fellow Wayufilms' protege Mon Hatsawatchon). (more…)
After learning that Ryo Narita has a BL movie, the exciting news is that award-winning actor Masaki Okada is also joining the BL trend. He co-stars Jun Shison in what can be considered a casting coup! (more…)
UPDATE: As of July 2020, NetFlix has made this movie available in Thailand for the viewing Audience Warning: This article contains sexually explicit materials. Translated in English as Sex and Dangerous Drugs, Sei no Gekiyaku is BL manga R-18 that…
I have no idea how many Engineers there are in Thailand. But it seems to me, BL storytellers are besotted with the very occupation itself. Why does it almost always seem to be "Engineers" serving as the object-of-affection for the…
5 April 2020 updates: It's incredibly unfair for this series to be ranked only #22 when it has VIP limitation. Plus the YT clips are not of the highest quality. While the actual series itself is getting better, it remains…
Your Name Engraved Herein is an upcoming Taiwanese movie inspired by a true story. It has a political theme about two students after martial law ended in Taiwan in 1987. According to Variety, the film was screened at the Berlin's…
Update: 17 March 2020 - Now available on Netflix but in Thailand only. Production team promises availability in other countries as soon as negotiation pushes through. Dew the movie tells the story of romantic love between two boys. But the…
From Japan, where BL (Yaoi) originates, comes a heartwarming tale of love, friendship, familial relationship, peer pressure and coming out. Daichi Kaneko, 24, plays the lead role as Jun, a closeted teenage gay, who is intimately involved with a matured…
While Luke Ishikawa Plowden has yet to appear in any Thai BL series, his casting in Ton Thanasit's video which is BL-inspired in its cuteness is good enough for me. (more…)
Casting news and buzz are becoming lightning fast, so this is a daily (or even hourly) update on what's happening - right here, right now! 13 March/2020 11:17 am BKK Zee Pruk as Fighter in WhyRU It takes a certain…
After the Takumi-kun craze in 2007, it was only Seven Days that kept the quality of Japanese BL above mediocre. Of course, the Yaoi animations remain at very consistent levels, but the BL live-action suffered tremendously. 2018-2019 appear to be…
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