[ TAIWAN ] shorter BL dramas

[ 8 episodes // 25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours 20 minutes

Ye Guang is an elite, popular high school student with good grades. Xu Qi Zhang, on the other hand, tends to blend into the background except for when he's performing on stage with his band.

Smitten by the kindness that Ye Guang showed him on one of the saddest nights of his life, Xu Qi Zhang is more than happy to repay that kindness when Ye Guang starts having a hard time with his parents. But will this newfound friendship develop into something more?

Ray, Ye Guang's best friend, is not used to being treated well by his previous boyfriend. So, when he meets Ah Jian, will he be able to give him a chance?

A slice of life drama about self-discovery and falling in love.

Genres: Music, Romance, Youth
Tags: Gay Romance, Gay Male Lead, Singer Male Lead, Teenager Male Lead, Band, LGBTQ+, Friendship, High School, Friends To Lovers, Family Pressure

[ 10 episodes // 15 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours 30 minutes

Growing up in a large, wealthy family, the three Yuan brothers – Jun Cheng, Jun Dao, and Jun Ping – share an unbreakable bond despite being half-brothers. As they navigate the complexities of love, each brother faces unique emotional challenges that test their relationships and personal desires. Struggling against societal expectations and personal doubts, they must find the courage to pursue their true feelings and fight for the love they deeply want.

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Tags: LGBTQ+, Multiple Couples, Rich Male Lead, Bilingual Male Lead, Bisexual Male Lead, Possessive Male Lead, Father-Son Relationship, Death Of A Mother, Gay Male Lead, Gay Romance

[ 12 episodes // 30 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 6 hours

A tragic car accident claims the life of Matt, the keyboardist of the band "Magnet," leaving his brother Neil, the vocalist, devastated. Neil announces his retirement, shattering the dreams of their fans, including a young boy named Sea.

Six years later, Sea, now a talented musician, is invited to work with his idol Neil, who has been in seclusion due to anxiety and stage fright. Together, they will heal each other with music and chase their dreams, finding strength in their shared voice.

Genres: Music, Romance, Drama
Tags: Gay Romance, Singer Male Lead, Idol Supporting Character, Idol Male Lead, Age Gap [Drama Life], Musician Male Lead, LGBTQ+, Stage Fright, Gay Male Lead, Mental Illness

[ 4 episodes // 20 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 1 hour 20 minutes

"Obsessed" centers on reincarnated young man Shao Yi Chen struggling not to fall for Jiang Jing Teng again in his new life. Each story presents an unconventional narrative about love, connection, and destiny.

Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama, Fantasy
Tags: Miniseries, Time Travel, Web Series, LGBTQ+, Gay Romance, Clingy Male Lead, Bisexual Supporting Character, Fate, University

[ 8 episodes // 25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours 20 minutes

Xia Yu Hao is a bit of a playful troublemaker in high school but is one day roped into the high-school volleyball team. There, he meets Qiu Zi Xuan, a senior and trainer of the team, and sparks start flying when the both of them clash. The two of them find themselves bonding over the sport and, as Yu Hao gradually discovers more about Zi Xuan, feelings start to develop. Can he keep his feelings to himself or will he end up crossing the line?

Genres: Romance, Youth, Sports
Tags: LGBTQ+, Volleyball, High School, Web Series, Gay Romance, Miniseries, Nice Male Lead, Secret Crush, Pansexual Male Lead, Gay Male Lead

[ 8 episodes // 25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours 20 minutes

The story is about a cynical father and a college student who get together after some odd circumstances arise.

Shi Yi Jie, a divorced, single man, is an associate professor at The Department of Anthropology. He has an 8-year-old daughter named Yo Yo. He single-handedly raises his daughter. After encountering Fei Sheng Zhe by accident, the three of them become a family.

Genres: Romance, Life, Drama
Tags: LGBTQ+, Bisexual Male Lead, Older Man/Younger Man, Nice Male Lead, Student-Teacher Relationship, Father-Daughter Relationship, Gay Male Lead, Web Series, Character Development, Miniseries

[ 9 episodes // 28 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 4 hours 12 minutes

Art graduate student Yu Xing is sent to teach at a rural high school to salvage his rejected graduation project. There, he meets Xu Lu Hui, a passionate but underprivileged art student. Initially awkward, they strike a deal: Yu Xing will teach Lu Hui privately if he drives him to sketching spots. As their bond grows, Lu Hui develops feelings for his teacher, leading to a forbidden romance.

Genres: Romance, Drama
Tags: Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, Age Gap [Drama Life], Age Gap [Real Life], Raised By A Sibling, Inn Owner Male Lead, Student Male Lead, Substitute Teacher Male Lead, Café Owner Male Lead

[ 13 episodes // 25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 5 hours 25 minutes

Bai Zong Yi, an exemplary student with dreams of becoming a doctor, is unexpectedly drawn into the world of an injured gangster named Fan Ze Rui. This unexpected encounter disrupts their tranquil routines and sends their lives into a whirlwind. Their initial awkwardness gradually gives way to familiarity and eventually blossoms into a heartfelt connection.

Genres: Mystery, Romance, Crime, Drama
Tags: Gay Romance, Gangster Male Lead, Age Gap [Drama Life], Older Man/Younger Man, LGBTQ+, Adult-Minor Relationship, Gay Male Lead, Student Male Lead, Age Gap [Real Life], Meet Again

[ 6 episodes // 25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours 30 minutes

Damian, who runs a restaurant in Taipei, has always had a dream of "getting a family and raising children". After two years of a stable relationship with his boyfriend, Jie Li, the two embarked on a surrogacy journey together and successfully gave birth to his son Kai Kai. Until the son entered kindergarten and began to face the curiosity and differences of his peers and the gossip of the parents, the two fathers had to think about how to explain to the young Kai Kai what "mother" was.

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Drama
Tags: Parenting, Gay Relationship, LGBTQ+ Parent(s), Family Relationship, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, Web Series, Restaurateur Male Lead, Older Man/Younger Man, Gay Romance

[ 8 episodes // 33 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 4 hours 24 minutes

Damian's son, Jimmy, has now entered the lives of Jerry, Damian, and Kai. His appearance causes a disruption between the couple. Jerry will have to decide to accept Jimmy or prepare to separate from Damian. At the same time, Jerry is also facing pressure from his family about not having a biological child. Damian tries his best to bond with Jimmy, but with these different problems arising, will Damian be able to make amends with Jerry and keep their family together?

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Drama
Tags: Bilingual Supporting Character, Gay Male Lead, LGBTQ+ Parent(s), Family Relationship, Gay Relationship, LGBTQ+, Web Series, Foreigner Supporting Character, Cohabitation, YouTuber Male Lead

[ 12 episodes // 25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 5 hours

It tells the love and collision of two couples. No matter how far or near, they only exist for each other.

Zheng Ze Shou and Fu Li Gong are good friends who have grown up together since kindergarten. Not only are they childhood friends, they even work for the same company until an accident shakes the two. At the same time, Kato Yuki, also known as X, is a free-spirited bartender and Jian Ying Ze, a divorcee who can't let go of the past, runs a laundromat. One day the laundromat owner stumbles upon the colorful nightlife of the bartender. The two collide and slowly realize each other's inner desires.

Genres: Romance, Drama
Tags: Gay Male Lead, Secret Crush, Best Friends' Relationship, Lawyer Male Lead, LGBTQ+, Bisexual Male Lead, Secondary Couple, Gay Romance, Child Supporting Character, Long Time Friends

[ 10 episodes // 27 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 4 hour 30 minutes

Han Tuo and Jun Xi have grown up together since they were kids, and they have a strong friendship until they both act in a university play together. Tuo challenges his friend under the guise of 'relationship training,' and a boundary gets crossed. From fake dating to fake kissing to real love, Jun Xi gradually is moved by Tuo's sincere feelings as they step into a different kind of relationship...

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Youth
Tags: Childhood Friends' Relationship, Gay Romance, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, Height Difference, LGBTQ+, Adapted From A Manga, Jealous Male Lead, Child Abandonment, Dubious Consent

[ 13 episodes // 27 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours 51 minutes

Zi Xiang, the reluctant third generation heir to his family business, is sent to Taiwan for business negotiations. However, shortly after his arrival, he finds himself targeted by an assassin, Xin Jia. Zi Xiang, hoping to use the chaos as an opportunity to escape from his business obligations, asks his assistant Feng Jie to hire Shao Peng, a hearing-impaired caregiver, to help him. However, Zi Xiang finds himself attracted to Shao Peng the more time they spend together. In the meantime, Feng Jie poses as a decoy to protect Zi Xiang, but as Xin Jia repeatedly fails his attempts to assassinate "Zi Xiang," Feng Jie and Xin Jia develop an unexpected romantic connection! Will either of these couples find lasting love, or will conflicting loyalties get in the way?

Genres: Thriller, Romance, Crime, Drama
Tags: Muteness, Deafness, Disability, Deaf Male Lead, LGBTQ+, Family Pressure, Personal Assistant Male Lead, Caregiver Male Lead, Heir Male Lead, Gay Male Lead

[ 10 episodes // 22 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours 40 minutes

Anthropology student Gu Bu Xia, raised in a temple, has always feared ghosts despite his grandfather being a spirit medium. Shielded by a talisman from childhood, Bu Xia's peace shatters after his grandfather's death and a temple accident weakens the talisman. As ghost voices torment him, Bu Xia's life is further disrupted by a new roommate, law student Jiang Chi, whose cold demeanor contrasts with Bu Xia's.

When Bu Xia realizes the ghosts are silenced by Jiang Chi's presence, he clings to him for relief, only to be swept into confusion when Jiang Chi responds with romantic interest. Now, Bu Xia must navigate the chaos, while questioning if he truly wants to.

Genres: Romance, Supernatural
Tags: Roommates' Relationship, Gay Male Lead, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Student Male Lead, Enemies To Lovers, Miniseries, School Setting, Brother-Sister Relationship, Secret

[ 1 episode ]
Total Runtime = 28 minutes

Jiang Chi and Bu Xia go on vacation together, and the two of them share their feelings for each other.

Genres: Romance, Supernatural
Tags: Vacation Setting, Gay Male Lead, Gay Relationship, LGBTQ+, Young Adult Male Lead, Student Male Lead, Medium Male Lead, Supernatural Power, Nice Male Lead, Gay Romance

[ 6 episodes // 30 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours

The story takes place five years after Zhou Shu Yi and Gao Shi De graduate from college. Their story will unfold as they juggle work responsibilities with the priorities of their personal lives.

Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama
Tags: LGBTQ+, Second Chance Romance, Multiple Couples, Misunderstanding, Time Skip, Gay Romance, Cold Male Lead, Rich Male Lead, Meet Again, Return From Abroad

[ 6 episodes // 30 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours

What’s the feeling of being suppressed? Zhou Shuyi knows about that well. After fifth grade, he has been suppressed by Gao Shide, falling from forever No.1 to forever No.2. Thus, after Grade 12, he thinks he doesn’t have to bear this anymore because they will go to different universities. However, future doesn’t come in his way. At university, he meets Gao Shide in the PK contest held by his favorite swimming club. Not only he fails to win in front of his secretly-loved senior but also he almost drowns himself because of cramp. What's worse is that the senior is seeing Gao Shide. He wonders why Gao Shide is everywhere?

Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama
Tags: Secret Crush, LGBTQ+, Competition, Rivals To Lovers, Bisexual Male Lead, Rich Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, Hot-Tempered Male Lead, University, Gay Romance

[ 10 episodes // 25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 4 hours 10 minutes

Yao Shun Yu, a cheerful and optimistic young man, lands a job as a secretary at the successful online marketing company Tianxia, eager to support his hardworking parents. On his first day, he learns he’ll be working for the demanding General Manager Xia Shang Zhou, not the kind interviewer, Li Hui Wang. Despite a disastrous start, Shun Yu is determined to stay, encouraged by the excellent salary, a Q&A manual on the boss, and the support of his colleagues—who are relieved he’s taking on the difficult job. After all, he's dealt with tough customers at his parents' restaurant.

Genres: Comedy, Romance
Tags: Workplace Setting, Office Setting, Secretary Male Lead, Workplace Romance, Innocent Male Lead, Kidnapping, Manager Male Lead, Office Worker Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, Gay Romance