Asian BL Ranking.

My personal ranking of every asian BL drama i have watched, including the not-so-good ones.

( Dramas I have left without star-rating may not be placed correctly in this list. I watched most of these when I was at the tender age range of 14 - 16, which is a while back considering I am now almost 21. )

DanTheMan Dec 18, 2023
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  • The Eighth Sense

    1. The Eighth Sense

    Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    10

    Outstanding cinematography. Incredible acting. Raw, mature and relatable storyline, especially for individuals who are university aged and/or have struggled with depression. Lim Jisub and Oh Juntaek's on-camera chemistry is unlike any I've seen before.  All of their interactions, both positive and negative, felt real. I truly treasured every second of this series.

    Though I do have my fair share of complaints regarding the editing and certain character arc conclusions, I think they are relatively easy to overlook. 

    This is the future I wish for the asian BL industry. 

  • Semantic Error

    2. Semantic Error

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    9.5

    I have a strong preference for cinema with an overall serious atmosphere, however, «Semantic Error» is drama that manages to be endearingly silly without coming across as overly cartoonish or cheap in the romance.

    Having read the webtoon prior to watching the drama, I feel compelled to mention how I think Jaeyoung's drama adapted persona is a great step-up from his character in the source material. 

    No other actors would have fit Sangwoo and Jaeyoung as well as Park Jaechan and Park Seoham. 

  • The Untamed

    3. The Untamed

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes

    9.5
  • Blueming

    4. Blueming

    Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes

    9.0

    This is a drama I wholeheartedly believe is too short for its own good. I absolutely adore the cinematography, as well as all the *slightly* awkward interactions between Siwon and Daun. Their general relationship to each other feels very cautious and inexperienced in a refreshingly realistic way. 

    I most likely would have given «Blueming» a rating of 9.5 or 10 had the runtime been longer.  Still, what this drama manages to accomplish in only 2.5 hours is beyond impressive.

    Sad to see it getting a remake instead of a season 2.  

  • I Told Sunset about You

    5. I Told Sunset about You

    Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes

    9.5
  • To My Star Season 2: Our Untold Stories

    6. To My Star Season 2: Our Untold Stories

    Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    9.0
  • To My Star

    7. To My Star

    Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes

    8.5
  • Stay with Me

    8. Stay with Me

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    8.5
  • Tinted With You

    9. Tinted With You

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    8.5
  • Until We Meet Again

    10. Until We Meet Again

    Thai Drama - 2019, 17 episodes

    8.5
  • HIStory3: Trapped

    11. HIStory3: Trapped

    Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes

    8.5
  • A Shoulder to Cry On

    12. A Shoulder to Cry On

    Korean Drama - 2023, 7 episodes

    8.0

    Current and previous K-POP idols taking on roles within the BL genre is not exactly unheard of. However, both main actors being members of the same group (in this case, OMEGA X) is certainly rare.

    The visual quality of this drama is what stands out to me the most. Despite being littered with k-drama clichés, I still found «A Shoulder To Cry On» to be an entertaining watch. Unfortunately, the writing grows increasingly lacklustre with every episode. 

  • Unintentional Love Story

    13. Unintentional Love Story

    Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    8.0
  • Addicted

    14. Addicted

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 15 episodes

  • Night Flight

    15. Night Flight

    Korean Movie - 2014

    8.0

    A touching movie documenting the harsh reality of what queer youth can be like at the hands of society. 

  • Not Me

    16. Not Me

    Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes

    8.5

    A clear step up for Thai BL.

  • Star Struck

    17. Star Struck

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.0

    While «Star Struck» offers little new for avid BL drama watchers, I still happened to enjoy what was given. I am, however, adamant that this should have been a movie instead. 

    Zuho has been my bias in SF9 for quite a few years now, so seeing him take on a queer role was a pleasant surprise.  

  • 2gether

    18. 2gether

    Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes

  • SOTUS

    19. SOTUS

    Thai Drama - 2016, 15 episodes

  • 2 Moons

    20. 2 Moons

    Thai Drama - 2017, 12 episodes

  • TharnType

    21. TharnType

    Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

  • 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii

    22. 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

  • Where Your Eyes Linger

    23. Where Your Eyes Linger

    Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    7.5
  • Kissable Lips

    24. Kissable Lips

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

  • Roommates of Poongduck 304

    25. Roommates of Poongduck 304

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    7.0

    If you enjoy goofy, short-lived rivalry dynamics, then «Roommates of Poongduck 304» might be the drama for you. 

    A large portion of the show takes place in an office-setting, which I admit I am not a huge fan of. Kim Jiwoong playing this unserious, silly nepo-baby character was the main reason I stuck around to see the end.

  • Yandai Byway No.10

    26. Yandai Byway No.10

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes

  • Views of Love: Grey Rainbow

    27. Views of Love: Grey Rainbow

    Thai Drama - 2016, 4 episodes

  • Like Love

    28. Like Love

    Chinese Drama - 2014, 15 episodes

  • Make It Right

    29. Make It Right

    Thai Drama - 2016, 12 episodes

  • Mr. X and I

    30. Mr. X and I

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 4 episodes

  • A Round Trip to Love

    31. A Round Trip to Love

    Chinese Movie - 2016

  • I Go to School Not by Bus

    32. I Go to School Not by Bus

    Hong Kong Movie - 2015

  • Together with Me

    33. Together with Me

    Thai Drama - 2017, 13 episodes

    7.5
  • Water Boyy

    34. Water Boyy

    Thai Drama - 2017, 14 episodes

  • Long Time No See

    35. Long Time No See

    Korean Drama - 2017, 5 episodes

  • Our Dating Sim

    36. Our Dating Sim

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    6.5

    From what I have gathered, my thoughts on this drama appear to be a bit unpopular. «Our Dating Sim» follows a bland plot-line in a bland setting with bland characters. I found Lee Jonghyuk's character quite cute, but apart from that, nothing about this drama drew me in. 

  • Color Rush

    37. Color Rush

    Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    6.5

    Interesting premise, falls a bit flat on execution.
    I think what bothered me most about «Color Rush» was the stark difference in performance between the show’s two main actors. Yoo Jun’s portrayal of Yeonwoo was quite decent. However, all of Hur Hyunjun’s lines sounded stiff and blatantly scripted. Perhaps his style of speaking was intentional? Perhaps not. Either way, it would not negate the fact that my emersion broke whenever he opened his mouth. Their chemistry was excruciatingly unconvincing as well.. which offered me a few laughs.
    How exactly this drama landed a second season is beyond me.

  • I Like You, You Know?

    38. I Like You, You Know?

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

  • HIStory: My Hero

    39. HIStory: My Hero

    Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes

  • Advance Bravely

    40. Advance Bravely

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 30 episodes

  • Love Love You

    41. Love Love You

    Thai Movie - 2015

  • Red Balloon

    42. Red Balloon

    Taiwanese Drama - 2017, 8 episodes

  • My Engineer

    43. My Engineer

    Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes

    «My Engineer» is a drama that is so bad it somehow manages to be good. I can't stand the main couple, but I found the side-couples very entertaining. 

  • Beloved Enemy

    44. Beloved Enemy

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 15 episodes

  • Alternative Love

    45. Alternative Love

    Chinese Movie - 2016

  • HIStory: Stay Away from Me

    46. HIStory: Stay Away from Me

    Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes

  • HIStory: Obsessed

    47. HIStory: Obsessed

    Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes

  • Ghost Boyfriend 1

    48. Ghost Boyfriend 1

    Chinese Movie - 2016

  • Customized Companion

    49. Customized Companion

    Chinese Movie - 2017

  • Me and Mr. X Season 3: Goodbye Mr. X

    50. Me and Mr. X Season 3: Goodbye Mr. X

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 9 episodes

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