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This Week in BL - All's Quiet on the BL Front

Organized, in each category, with ones I'm enjoying most at the top.

May 2024 Wk 3

Ongoing Series - Thai

Wandee Godday (Sat YT) ep 3 of 12 - I love how were getting a solid depiction of two queers just genuinely enjoying sex with each other. That’s actually rare in BL. In this case, it manages to also be weirdly adorable and cute.

Dee is such a tease. I guess Y likes a brat?

LOOK at those bedroom eyes!

Linguistics corner: when these two are being serious, sweet, or flirty with each other they use rao/nai which is kind of old fashioned and charming and not common in BL. They move pretty seamlessly into gu/mueng and back depending on the style of convo, tho. It's FUN to hear them talk.

Let the fake relationship commence!

My Stand-In (Thai Fri iQIYI) ep 4 of 12 eps - I HAVE THOUGHTS. I'm really enjoying the sinister backbone of this show. I hope they have the courage of their convictions in that regard and lean into a kind of sexy evil revenge narrative. It was a pleasure to watch the break up and I do not want a redemption arc for Ming or a romance for us. Fuck 'em, let’s just ride a revenge train, okay Joe baby?

That’s said, I totally sniffled at the ending scene where Ming (for two years!) has been paying penance cooking for two and waiting alone. Excellent pathos. Now, I understand how they're gonna make this a full 12 eps. And I’m excited about it. Carry on!

We Are (Weds iQIYI) ep 7 of 16 - I wasn't a fan of Winny & Satang in My School President but I'm loving them in this. The thing with Q, Toey, and Chain had me hooting with laughter. I think I’m finally just easing into the relaxed absurdity of this show. The key is not to expect anything from it. Just them being tiny gay idiots.

Two Worlds (iQIYI) ep 10 fin - Someday I’d like to really enjoy a MaxNat show, but today was not that day. (I feel like ever since Between Us I’ve been generally disenchanted with established OG pairs and what they’re bringing to the table. Perhaps that’s a discussion for another day. Cherry Magic excepted, of course.)

OK, so this final episode, they sure tried to fit a lot in. But that made the pacing better for me. So I kinda liked this weird cliff notes resolution to the story.

In conclusion:

MaxNat do a credible job with a messy script about parallel worlds, gangsters, and strange diseases cured by forest fruits. It sounds confusing because it is. The chemistry is excellent the side pair is entirely forgotten about, and one could drive a Tardis through the plot holes. Still, I found it modestly enjoyable if not at all rewatchable. 7/10

Only Boo! (Sun YouTube) ep 6 of 12 - I do love how bold and brash Moo is. He’s truly a great character, such an utter outgoing sunshine puppy focused on his pursuit of his older boy. I'm charmed by his utter harmlessness. They gave us a sweet coming out scene, and an awesome supportive mom. Frankly GMMTV has a good track record with moms. (With a few noted exceptions, of course.)

That said, I do keep forgetting this is a GMMTV offering. It just doesn't FEEL GMMTV. Just me?

OMG Vampire (Thai Sun ????) ep 1 of 10 - Starts tomorrow, will report on sitch next week. LeeFrank are back - not unlike the undead. But how do we feel about it? Unsure given their track record.

Ongoing Series - Not Thai

At 25:00 in Akasaka AKA 25 Ji Akasaka de (Japan Thurs Gaga) ep 5 of 10 - I like it. I like our sulky 2nd lead. He’s pouty, adorable, brash, and adding some much-needed tension to this narrative. The blurring lines between show within a show is a lot of fun. Probably the best I've seen done in BL so far.

Living With Him AKA Kare no Iru Seikatsu (Japan Thurs Gaga) ep 6 of 10 - I like that we got backstory, but we also sort of already knew it. So this ep felt a bit like filler. They are wonderful when they’re on screen together but when they aren't it's a bit dull. I hope we just get them together for the next 4 eps. But this is Japan, so I doubt it.

Blossom Campus (Korea Thurs Gaga & iQIYI) ep 1 of 6 - The image resolution on this show (via Iqiyi ) is terrible. Meanwhile, awkward crush. Jock nerd pairing. Dorky. Maybe a bit too much awkward/dorky for me? I'm not sold on this one.

Meanwhile the ordering then not eating or drinking of food continues. Very upsetting.

Boys Be Brave (Korea Viki) eps 5-8fin - This show was just never sure what it wanted to be. Slacker sunshine KiSub moves in with nerd JinWoo, mostly because he knows JinWoo likes him but won't confess and that's never happened to him before. It reminded me of some earlier KBLs like Behind Cut, yes is had bones but not much flesh, so it only just hung together and progressed through not very much plot in a jerking rattling fashion like an animated skeleton. All the story and chemistry was with the side couple and none of the screen time. That just annoyed me. What did this BL want to BE? Who tf knows. I, for one, don’t care, and resolve to think no more on it. 6/10

Blue Boys (Korea Sat YouTube) - This ended at 4 eps on a cliffhanger. Since this is a very small studio I don’t have a lot of faith in there being a part two. But they have bundled both this BL, and the GL, bingable chunks on YT. So if you want to binge it, it’s there. Just be aware that it ends on a cliffhanger.

My thoughts?

Promising reunion romances full of class and coming out struggles but I grade with what we got, not on expectations, and you know I HATE a cliffhanger. So yeah, it HAD promise but as of now it gets a 4/10 - fatally flawed. I reserve the right to change my mind if they amend for damages.

It's airing but...

You Made My Day (Thai YT) ep 1 of 5 - mini series staring the I Will Knock You couple Tar & Bom, started but I couldn't find it. I also didn't try very hard.

Lady Boy Friends (Thai WeTV grey) 16 eps - reminds me a bit too much of Diary of Tootsies only high school. Not my thing. DNF unless it turns a corner and is truly amazing.

A Balloon's Landing (Taiwan movie) trailer - A frustrated Hong Kong writer, Tian Yu, meets a Taipei street gangster, Xiang (Fandy Fan from HIStory2: Crossing the Line), and the two of them embark on a journey to find the Bay of Vanishing Whales. Along the way, they discover unexpected twists and turns and close bonds, which brings out the message that "there is always someone like you in this world who is waiting for you. This released to cinemas in Taiwan, no word on international release.

In case you missed it

A really really thorough and fascinating article on 2 Moons 2 and what happened.

Next Week Looks Like This:

Upcoming BLs for 2024 are listed here. This list is not kept updated, so please leave a comment if you know something new or RP with additions.

May Releases

VBL (Taiwan) is releasing 4 'Special Episode' epilogues to their 4 2023 shows every Friday this month on Gagaoolala, Viki & Viu. Not sure on search terms or how to find these. (Or, frankly, if we need them.)

5/10 – You Are Mine

5/17 – VIP Only

5/24 – Stay By My Side

5/31 – Anti Reset

5/25 The Time of Fever AKA Unintentional Love Story 2 (Korea movie) trailer - HoTae & DongHee are back but unfortunately not in a cinema near me. Side couple from Unintentional Love Story, same actors, same character names. I love them. I NEED TO SEE THIS.

5/28 My Biker 2 (Thai movie YT?) - trailer

5/30 Knock Knock Boys (Thai Thurs WeTV) - I'm hoping I can get it elsewhere since my WeTV account is inactive, but I do love Best and I'm interested in seeing him in a new pairing. That said, I'm not wild about Seng... so I won't be too cut up if I can't get hold of this. More here.

5/31 The Time of Huannan (Taiwan movie) - May not be BL

THIS WEEK’S BEST MOMENTS

I'm a sucker for this king of casual claiming. (Only Boo)

It me! (Wandee Goodday)

(Last week)

Streaming services are listed by how I (usually) watch, which is with a USA based IP, and often offset by a day because time zones are a pain.

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ririnya7 · 2 days

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If there's one thing that is quintessential to Zhiyuan's character is that he doesn't want to let go of Qian. EVER.

⚠️ warning: spoilers ahead⚠️

He'll hold on to that man like his life depends on it! (some specialists suggest to the detriment of Qian's sanity)

It's fine though cause he could never say never to Zhiyuan.

Now Wei Zhiyuan doesn't want to ever let go of Qian and especially when they're already physically close and intimate. I'm not sure if it was the director's demand or Kurt's initiative but Yuan doesn't seem to enjoy breaking any and all contact with Qian. Especially when it comes to kissing.

He keeps chasing him, wanting to prolong the moment (why are these GIFs 2hr long 🫠)

He looks out of breath but why am I the one needing an inhaler!??

He looks so disappointed the kiss ended early..

BONUS ROUND: Neck Grabs! 🎉

This is the imaginary one but still counts in my head

This is the softest most brazen demand for attention

Ok I'm done. I'll be back with Wei Qian content and gif analysis! Woo!

#it's me again with another set of beautiful gifs #thank you gifmakers #for making the scenes longer and my brain into mush #unknown the series #qian x yuan #taiwanese bl #yuan x qian #unknown spoilers

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heretherebedork · 2 days

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Just two men in love sharing a tent.

#vip only #vip only special #vip only series #vip only the series #taiwanese bl #taiwan bl #taiwanese drama #taiwanese series #bl drama #bl series #asianlgbtqdramas #asian lgbtq dramas

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zhaozi · 2 days

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tha gays have a hand kink

#kiseki #kiseki: dear to me #louis chiang #jiang dian #nat chen #chen bowen #taiwanese bl #bl drama #asianlgbtqdramas #m:gifs

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just-misheru · 29 days

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Unknown ep 11 nc scene edited in order without the flashback montages. I didn't want to change the sound because of the moans/kissing noises... I tried my best, enjoy!

#Unknown spoilers #Unknown the series spoilers #unknown #unknown bl #unknown series #yuanqian #taiwanbl #taiwanese bl #unknown the series #bl series #yuan x qian

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happypotato48 · 2 months

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This Is A Gay Asian Rant About BL Comments Made By Some Queer Westerners I See Sometimes.

So you know of those gays (usually white) that made dumb tiktok dancing to list of countries that legalized same sex marriage and list of countries that discriminate against LGBTQIA+ poeple as a way to say something racist. yeah i kinda got the same vibes from some comments regard how asian BL is homophobic just cause they don't live up to queer western standard. look, i'm not saying that some BLs and their creators don't deserve criticism regard how they capitalized/exploited queerness for an easy cash grab.

But people need to understand that Asian countries despite recent progress are still very much culturally conservatives. so when people says that thai bl is homophobic and all the characters looks like bunch of straight guys, which is true for some olders thai BLs i'm not gonna denied that. but after all this time and newer BLs generally being very queer and most of creators being out queer themself and poeple still making these comments, i'm annoyed.

And don't get me start on the actors. you don't know them! why are you making assumption and calling them queerbaiter just cause they acts in bl. like maybe they're straight, maybe they're not but what they're definitely doing is making queer content for you know, queer people here. so when you made halfass comments about their sexuality what do you think that made other queer people who still in the closet feels. and when you add the nationality to that, "these thai bl pair are this and that, this korean actor is so ungrateful for his bl past", etc. when our societies are still very much still in progress regard LGBTQIA+ acceptance. it make us living here feels fucking awful like somehow we're lesser queer than people in the west just cause we don't have citibank at pride or some shit.

And the shittiest in my humbled opinion are comments regard censored chinese bls. people do know like, that the creators making these bls are risking their livelihoods for this. that these shows getting make at all are miracles. yes it sucked that they're censored but they're still very much queer shows making by queer people who want to express thier queerness despite the chinese government being the chinese government. when people dimissing these shows as not belonging in queer media, you're also dimissing their creators and audiences as not belonging in the community.

Look what i want to say is that we're trying our best over here, and maybe our best are not up to your liking. the ways we talk and express our queerness maybe still can be perceived as problematic by western queer standard. but these media are our house and you're the guests. for people aren't shitty we appreciated that you're here engaging and loving our media, this is your home too and you're welcome in it. i can speak for myself that i very much love being here on tumblr and interacting with people from all over the world who love BL. but for people who are being shitty sometimes about asian bl.

YOU'RE THE GUESTS, BEHAVE!

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wanderlust-in-my-soul · 6 months

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Buckle up.

#kiseki #kiseki: dear to me #kiseki ep 13 #ai di x chen yi #chen yi x ai di #Nat x louis #nat chen #louis chiang #chen yi x eddie #taiwanese drama #taiwanese series #taiwanese bl #bl drama #bl series #asianlgbtqdrama #myedit #they were the best part of this series #and I am gonna miss them

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25shadesoffebruary · 6 months

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You're cute.

#kiseki: dear to me #kiseki dear to me #bl series #taiwanese bl #taiwan bl #ai di x chen yi #chen yi x ai di #chen yi x eddie #nat chen #louis chiang #asian lgbtq dramas #asianlgbtqdramas #25shadesedit #userjap #userspicy

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dykealloy · 1 month

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“we sent yuan away so his feelings could subside” you sent him to gay rizz bootcamp is what you did

#watching this as it airs week to week is torture but it also means more free time to be generate shitposts and be unwell #i like to think that the new york gays welcomed him with open arms #'oh he learned about the 21-day habit theory at college' that man majored in IT or game design.#if he studied psychology he would know that theory is a busted myth #the queer club on the other hand was just throwing ideas at him left and right #mutuals feel free to ignore this one #unknown 2024 #unknown the series #taiwanese bl #CJ's edits

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jeffsatur · 7 months

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Kiseki Dear to me + Textposts

#kiseki dear to me #kiseki: dear to me #ai di x chen yi #chen yi #ai di #nat chen #jiang dian #**mine #taiwanese bl

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mondstalgia · 2 months

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okay but, what about my sanity?

#I would kill for the behind the scenes of that shoot #kiseki: dear to me #kiseki dear to me #louis chiang #jiang dian #taiwanese bl #chiang tien #nat chen #chen bowen #natlouis #ai di #chenyi #chenai #chen yi #aidi

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alienwlw · 7 months

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#important

#kiseki: dear to me #asianlgbtqdramas #asiandramasource #taiwanese bl #kiseki #ai di #*edit #he means eVERThing to me

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laurenkmyers · 7 months

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four times ai di celebrated their birthday alone + the one time chen yi did:

#kiseki: dear to me #ai di x chen yi #kiseki dear to me #kisekiedit #aidichenyi #asianlgbtqdramas #asiandramasource #taiwanese bl #nat x louis #louis x nat #mine #angst is good

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heretherebedork · 2 days

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Love is stored in the ear bite and the piggyback ride.

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zhaozi · 1 month

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a summary of unknown (2024) episode 8

#unknown #unknown the series #taiwanese bl #bl drama #asianlgbtqdramas #chris chiu #taiwan bl #m:gifs

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just-misheru · 28 days

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EDITED Unknown nc scene (2.0). The flow of this scene has been bothering me, I think it was the flipping of positions every few seconds mixed with flashbacks so I've attempted to edit it again. It's not perfect but I can't stop watching.

#unknown the series spoilers #unknown spoilers #unknown #bl series #unknown bl #yuanqian #taiwanbl #unknown series #unknown the series #taiwanese bl #yuan x qian #bl drama

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