BL Drama Lovers Club

GOOD MORNING!!! (it is literally 2:38 pm where I live but I just woke up lol)

I know we all live in different time zones so I must ask, is anyone in the future yet and how does 2025 feel lol. I am still in 2024.

 American Fan:

I second this and agree with everything said. And the markets, even if you don't shop. Truly worth your time and vacay dollars.

It's not that I couldn't go to Thailand - but somehow I don't have much desire to travel anymore. I did too much of it when I was younger (including also business travel, which gets really tiresome), plus I've made three trips to the U.S. in the past six months. I hate airports! However, if Angeliviki comes through on arranging my date with Fluke Natouch, I will definitely pull myself together.

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Although I was intending to wait and binge, I've started on the first episode of "Sangmin Dinneaw". My expectations weren't really high, but it's surprisingly enjoyable. 

My main reason for starting, however, was curiosity as to how they handle the language issue compared to the three other recent Thai-Korean collaborations which I've watched:
"Eccentric Romance" handled it poorly but was cute and gave me tingles because of my love for Save Saisawat. (OK, I admit it: the series was otherwise quite weak.)
"Love Is Like A Cat" was a general train wreck, and not only for the really pathetic and lazy handling of the language issue.
And "Close Friend Season 3: Soju Bomb!" wasn't really  BL (i.e. deceptive queerbaiting, thus the punishing MDL ratings), although it was a funny comedy with cute boys and actually handled the language issue adequately.

In short, the track record to date on Thai-Korean collaborations is not good.

Anyways, so far "Sangmin Dinneaw" is handling the language issue much better. At least Choi Sang Min (living in Thailand) speaks some Thai, and throwing in some English to bridge the communication gap is also realistic. (Actually, I suspect that he speaks Thai quite well and is dumbing it down for the story.) Added bonus: Nice rural Thai scenery. Chemistry also seems promising. Fingers crossed.

P.S. I'm watching the uncut version on iQiyi. Already in episode 1, there are some tantalising moments, and I suspect things will get juicier in future episodes.

Day 29 : Actor of the Year

TBH this is just an appreciation post of actors I loved this year no seriousness all vibes lmao

• My baby <3 Dunk. This year and every year. I love watching him improve every year. 
• Joong! Is anyone else crazy for Joong as Fadel?
• Santa. I love him. I watched My Only 12% and 2 episodes of him in P10Liners, and I'm in love. 
• Book. I feel like this man is underappreciated. 
• Raiden & Jin Yun. from See You Love. My current obsession.
• JJ Chayakorn. I love everything he's done this year. 
• Thomas, Kong, Por, Teetee, Save, AuAu. The whole DMD lineup. I didn't know I was going to like them this much--
• JJ Radchapon. I already loved Net but JJ is so cute and such a good singer *heart eyes* he didn’t even act this year lmao
• Pond & Phuwin! Because I'm still a We Are defender. 

Honestly I could keep adding names, but I have to go do stuff-- I'll be back later to finish up the challenge!

Day 30 : Drama of the Year

Let me be honest, as a disclaimer I skipped a lot of the more serious BLs this year, because I haven’t been in the mood to cry— I do have plans to eventually watch Unknown, Jack & Joker, The On1y One, Meet You At the Blossoms, and to finish Last Twilight— 

That being said, I’d like to give props to some good shows this year:

• Cherry Magic
• Love for Love’s Sake
• Hidamari Ga Kikueru
• We Are

Day 31 : Your Last Drama of 2024

The last drama I completed was LITA KOI, to mark show #60 of the year 🤗

The last episode watched was last night, Ep1 of Sangmin Dinneaw because I probably won’t have time to watch anything today 🫠

 Arc en ciel:

happy new year everyone, bonne année~~ 😊😁🎉 

Happy new years bestie!!! 😁🥳🎇 💖 

I hope this year is filled with happiness and love for us all! <3

 OnyxTheHedgehog:

Ah so not yet new year for u? Still feels like 2024, I can’t believe it’s already a new year lol

LOL I am still in 2024. It 7:45 pm right now but music is blasting in all the surrounding neighbourhoods so I am just trying not to dance until later tonight when the playlists start hitting good loll

2024 Year End BL Drama Awards

Day 30 - Drama of the Year:  Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart! (Uncut Ver.), Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo, My Stand-In: Uncut

Day 31 - Your Last Drama of 2024:  Kidnap