BL Drama Lovers Club

 American Fan:

Vietnam? I was also thinking the Philippines but I have the impression it's a very religious culture (Catholic?) which might be more challenging. How about Japan?

One can hope for any of these three, maybe even Cambodia.

Public opinions have been changing rapidly in Japan (see survey below, actually ranked #1 in the region!), but the political culture is very conservative and painfully sloooow.

Vietnam and Cambodia seem to be interested in LGBT tourism and such, and public opinion is also quite accepting (see below, #2 and #5 respectively), but they're far more authoritarian and thus hard to predict.

The Philippines is a bit of an enigma in that it's very Catholic but at the same time a very enthusiastic BL market - and although  it's not in the survey below, my understanding is that it's fairly accepting of same-sex relationships. Nevertheless, I wouldn't hold my breath.

This survey was published in November 2023 by Pew Research, which is very highly regarded:

 American Fan:

I was also thinking the Philippines but I have the impression it's a very religious culture (Catholic?)

I would be thrilled, but I don't think I'll see it in my lifetime. I spent the first 12 years of my life there, so I was very indoctrinated in that religion. I only have very superficial relationships with my childhood friends because they have remained very close-minded. 

Edited to include NPR article:

https://www.npr.org/2023/06/28/1184968364/in-the-philippines-a-survey-shows-growing-support-for-gays-and-lesbians#:~:text=Additionally%2C%20many%20of%20the%20laws,divorce%20and%20same%2Dsex%20marriage.

 p43425:

This survey was published in November 2023 by Pew Research, which is very highly regarded:

What's interesting about this is Taiwan where same-sex marriage has been the law since 2019. I expected more support.

 RiqueXinw:

Ah, I see, then I must say great choice. I enjoyed this one the most out of all of the stories.

Edit: I also thoroughly enjoyed story 2: Star in my mind

Loved them all! Such cute stories <3

 axdxex:

Do watch Star in My Mind if you get the chance! A lot of us here are fans lol 

This is me on the JoongDunk agenda lol

Well hello there my fellow JoongDunk/Star In My Mind fan :)

 American Fan:

DAY 18 - Most Romantic Main Lead

Karan (Tay) in Cherry Magic (Thai version)

Great choice! I honestly have no idea who to choose, there r just too many XD

 Elisheva:

The Thai Senate passed the marriage equality bill today :D :D :D :D :D :D

Haven't found vote numbers yet. Hoping it was as overwhelmingly for as the lower house's vote but whatever the count, Thailand will have equal marriage very soon.

Happy Pride Month everyone <3

Yayyyy <333 this is great news, cheered me up on a bad day <3 

 OnyxTheHedgehog:

Ok I'm loving the idea, but how the heck r BossNoeul gonna beat FortPeat in this?

Sooooo, I don't mean to start anything, like, you know, a war or anything, BUT BossNoeul are already ahead since they are THE sexiest BL CP ever.  I'm just sayin'...

 RiqueXinw:

A worshipping ceremony will be held July 8, 2024 for the series.

What is a worshipping ceremony? Cuz I don't want to miss out on the whole worshipping thing for the SEXIEST BL CP. (See note above).

 RiqueXinw:

It is heartwarming to see the celebratory atmosphere taking place in Thailand

Hip Hip Hurray!!

 RiqueXinw:

I believe there will be some content released with them getting married.

RE: Karan & Achi's Wedding -  I'll stay tuned!!! <3 <3 <3

 OnyxTheHedgehog:

I'm sorry- WHAT? Ok I'm loving the idea, but how the heck r BossNoeul gonna beat FortPeat in this? Man, I gotta see this lmao

my guess is grunting and moaning, they're pros at that

no one reply to this, we're not talking about it

Good night guys, today has been a day. I am finally getting to eat; so a few things:

I finished the Advance Bravely novel.  I didn't like some parts of the story but it was good, 3/5 (Good Reads rating). There were some elements of the couples' relationships that contradicted my views on how a relationship should be but that is just a personal preference and did't hinder my enjoyment of the novel much. Now that I have finished this novel I am considering which one to go to next. I can't decide between Beloved Enemy, Addicted Heroin and Killer and Healer; what do you guys think?

June Challenge - Day 18 - Most Romantic Main Lead

I agree with the choices regarding Cherry Magic (Thai). For me I am going to go with King from Bed Friend. The reason being the scene that made me give the series a 10; when King gave Uea a birthday cake. For those who watched the series you know the childhood emotional and sexual trauma Uea suffered as well as the emotional neglect of his mother which made him celebrate birthdays on his own without any love, so King walking in with that cake showing that he cared for Uea and saw his birthday as deserving to be celebrated was so special and heartwarming as well as heartbreaking, and seeing Uea cry  just added more to the depth of feelings emanating from the scene. That is what I call love not just in a romantic way but in a human way. This was one of the most thoughtful and romantic gestures I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing between two characters. Simply worth treasuring.