My BL shows
Absolute Favorites:
- The Untamed
- Stay with Me
- Utsukushii Kare series, including Utsukushii Kare Season 2 and My Beautiful Man: Eternal
- I Told Sunset about You series, including Last Twilight in Phuket and I Promised You the Moon
- Our Dating Sim
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1. About Youth
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Sweet, youth romance, where we have two main couples. They find a sense of belonging in one another. One ML is in a band and the OST is fantastic.
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2. 2 Moons
Thai Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
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3. 21 Days Theory
Thai Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
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4. 2gether
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
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5. Still 2gether
Thai Special - 2020, 5 episodes
Sequel to 2gether
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6. 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
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7. A Boss and a Babe
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
HR nightmare of CEO dating his intern? As much as Cher and Gun tried to keep their romance secret, everyone seemed to know anyway.
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8. A First Love Story
Korean Special - 2021, 2 episodes
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder."
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9. A Shoulder to Cry On
Korean Drama - 2023, 7 episodes
TW: One of the MLs has childhood trauma.
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10. A Tale of Thousand Stars
Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Slow burn romance set in a tiny mountain village. Undeniable chemistry between the leads.
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11. Advance Bravely
Chinese Drama - 2017, 30 episodes
Censored Adaptation Of Same-sex Original Work
Cut short due to censorship. BTS found on YouTube are plentiful and entertaining, showing this was far from bromance.
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12. Ai Long Nhai
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Cute and fluffy with married couple Porsch Apiwat Apiwatsayree and Arm Sappanyoo Panatkool playing Ai's parents.
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13. Ai Nhai
Thai Special - 2023, 1 episode
Sequel to Ai Long Nhai
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14. All the Liquors
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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15. Ameiro Paradox
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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16. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
MLs families have been enemies even before they were born, and they are next-door neighbors. Rivals to lovers trope that's well done. Episode 5 rooftop scene was epic.
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17. Be Loved in House: I Do
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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18. Be My Favorite
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Pisaeng = green flag boyfriend
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19. Behind the Love
Korean Movie - 2023
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20. Between Us
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
This was a spin-off of Until We Meet Again and is Win and Team's story. There's undeniable attraction between them but they are in this uncertain stage in their relationship for a long time because of how it all started.
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21. Blueming
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
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22. Boku mo Aitsu mo Shinrodesu
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
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23. Bokura no Micro na Shuumatsu
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
College relationship ended badly and the two MLs unexpectedly meet at their college library just days before a world-ending meteor will hit the earth. NC scenes are hot!
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24. Check Out
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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25. Check Out Exclusive Episode
Thai Special - 2022, 1 episode
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26. Check Out: Special Episode
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
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27. Cherry Blossoms after Winter
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
MLs live in the same home but rarely hang out. High school to college romance.
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28. Choco Milk Shake
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
RomCom, Fantasy
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29. Cupid's Last Wish
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Rural Thailand setting where siblings Win and Lin swap bodies after a car accident. A monk tells Win that he needs to collect holy water from 4 temples in order to switch bodies back with his sister who remains unconscious. And he needs to be accompanied by his former childhood friend Korn, with whom he had a falling out over an inheritance.
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30. Cutie Pie
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Arranged marriage trope where the MLs have been engaged since childhood. One of them went abroad for school and when he returned, their relationship was more distant. As the younger one is completing his university degree, they get to know each other again but it seems awkward, esp. since the younger one is hiding many facets of himself. The leads have amazing chemistry.
The second couple have a weird relationship that's not properly explained, but we get their back story in the spin-off Naughty Babe. -
31. Cutie Pie 2 You
Thai Special - 2023, 4 episodes
Prequel: Cutie Pie
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32. Dark Blue Kiss
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
Prequel: Kiss Me Again: Pete-Kao
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33. Destiny Seeker
Thai Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
What happens when the heads of rivals dorms fall for each other? How long can they keep it a secret from their friends? Great chemistry between the leads and episode 10's NC scene was hot. (Note that this didn't have an international release so the MDL rating is unusually low for such a good show, probably because it was impossible to find good subtitles).
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34. DNA Says Love You
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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35. Eien no Kinou
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Mystery, Romance, Drama, Supernatural. Emotional.
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36. Fish Upon the Sky
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Phuwin was so young in this one. I love the "magic" of the Kitty Gang in their makeover transformation of Pi.
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37. Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Fluffy and so very cute
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38. Ghost Host, Ghost House
Thai Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Interesting premise with good NC scenes.
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39. Given
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
TW: High school trauma.
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40. Great Men Academy
Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
Body transformation, supernatural.
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41. Happy Merry Ending
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
TW: One ML has prior trauma from his idol trainee days
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42. His - Koisuru Tsumori Nante Nakatta
Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes
A summer romance that's incredibly sweet. Prequel to the movie His.
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43. His
Japanese Movie - 2020
A dramatic show with a child custody battle. Engaging and heartwarming. A hidden gem.
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44. Hold Me
Korean Movie - 2021
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45. I Promised You the Moon
Thai Drama - 2021, 5 episodes
This is the sequel to ITSAY. It's a roller coaster ride for your emotions, but if you recall your college years and all the bad decisions you made, maybe you'll sympathize with the characters a little better. They're in their late teens to early 20s, and they don't communicate well. As a budding actor, Teh is being ruled by his emotions and passion. Oh-aew has a group of loyal friends who made me laugh and made me cry. TW: infidelity
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46. I Told Sunset about You
Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes
This is one of the best coming of age LGBTQ+ stories I have seen. Set in Phuket, the scenery is breath-taking. It's well-acted, well-directed, and I loved it. In Teh, we have a character confused about his sexuality as he finds himself attracted to his long-term crush Tan and to Oh-aew, his former best friend with whom he has recently reunited. TW: This emotional drama is not your typical BL.
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47. I Will Knock You
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
High school gang leader falls for his tutor. Great redemption arc.
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48. Jack o' Frost
Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
A long-term couple have a fight leading to a break-up, causing one of them to run out. That night, he gets into an accident and, upon waking, has amnesia, but only forgetting his partner. His partner takes him back to their home and only tells him they were roommates.
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49. Kabe Sa Doujin Sakka no Neko Yashiki-kun wa Shouninyokkyuu wo Kojiraseteiru
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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50. Kieta Hatsukoi
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
aka My Love Mix-Up!
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51. Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai
Japanese Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
aka I Only Want to Keep Looking at You. A sweet, youth romance.
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52. KinnPorsche
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
Mafia setting. Steamy NC scenes.
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53. Kiss Me Again: Pete-Kao
Thai Special - 2018, 3 episodes
Prequel to Dark Blue Kiss
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54. La Pluie
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Interesting fated mate concept that went downhill near the end, IMO.
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55. Last Twilight in Phuket
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
Short episode between I Told Sunset about You and I Promised You the Moon.
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56. Light on Me
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
High school setting, love triangle.
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57. Life: Love on the Line (Director's Cut)
Japanese Movie - 2020
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58. Life: Senjou no Bokura
Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
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59. Long Time No See
Korean Drama - 2017, 5 episodes
Gangs, hidden identity, good NC scenes
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60. Love by Chance
Thai Drama - 2018, 14 episodes
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61. Love in the Air: Special Episode
Thai Special - 2022, 1 episode
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62. Love in the Air
Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes
If you enjoy NC scenes, this one's for you.
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63. Love Mate
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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64. Love Tractor
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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65. Love Mechanics
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Angsty push and pull, love triangle
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66. Love Sick
Thai Drama - 2014, 12 episodes
TW: infidelity
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67. Love Sick Season 2
Thai Drama - 2015, 36 episodes
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68. Love Stage!!
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
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69. Lovely Writer
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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70. Manner of Death
Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes
A small town has an unusual number of deaths and the medical examiner starts investigating. MaxTul are the BL kings and I'm glad they left left us MoD as part of their legacy. Their skin ship is perfect.
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71. Minato Shouji Coin Laundry
Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Shin as the assertive one and Akira as the more reserved of the two - I found this dynamic funny, interesting and reasonable.
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72. Moonlight Chicken
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Complicated adult relationships, budding first love (second couple), superb acting. I experienced the gamut of emotions watching this show, from the giddy excitement of first love to the tragic demise of a long-term relationship, from the comfort and contentment of finding the right one to the pain of unrequited love.
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73. Mr. Heart
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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74. My Beautiful Man: Eternal
Japanese Movie - 2023
This series is in my top 5. Guaranteed to be re-watched. Sequel to Utsukushii Kare (Seasons 1 and 2)
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75. My Only 12%
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
Childhood best friends to lovers trope that's incredibly well done
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76. My School President
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
School president and music club leader need to cooperate in order to prevent music club closure. Fluffy with superb OST that you’ll want to download.
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77. My Secret Love
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
A hidden gem.
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78. My Sweet Dear
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
Dueling chefs create heat in the kitchen
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79. My Tooth Your Love
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
The first couple didn't appeal to me as much. I was more curious about the second couple but they didn't get as much screen time or development.
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80. Never Let Me Go
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
TW: violence
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81. No Touching At All
Japanese Movie - 2014
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82. Nobleman Ryu's Wedding
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
Gender bender
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83. Not Me
Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
Twins White and Black have a psychic connection. When Black ends up in the hospital, White takes his place to find out who hurt him. Action, Thriller, Mystery
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84. Old Fashion Cupcake
Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes
So, so cute!! And a great example that love is not just for teens. Our characters are 29 and 39 when they decide to pursue their great love.
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85. Our Dating Sim
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
High school best friends meet again in a work place setting. Really cute flashbacks (post-credits). I loved their chemistry (apparent in the show and in their BTS).
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86. Our Skyy 2
Thai Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
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87. Oxygen
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
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88. Plus & Minus
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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90. Roommates of Poongduck 304
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
This was interesting to me from the start. And I really liked how it ended.
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91. Secret Crush on You
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
College RomCom. Ignore the "stalker" description in the synopsis. Toh is just over-the-top crushing on Nuea and may have hoarding tendencies. What I loved about this series: the tight friendship of Toh, Jao, Daisy and Som; and the representation: ML/ML, FL/ML, FL/FL couples. Intentionally campy so be prepared for second-hand cringe. Great NC scenes. Good rep of safe sex and consent.
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92. Semantic Error
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Opposites attract in a university setting. Incredibly well executed.
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93. Shigatsu no Tokyo wa...
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
TW: Childhood trauma from their time together, separation and a reunion. Love and healing that the two of them could find only in each other.
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94. Sing My Crush
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
A hidden gem. I loved this show,
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95. Some More
Korean Movie - 2018
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96. Star and Sky: Star in My Mind
Thai Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Thoroughly enjoyable, loved their chemistry.
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97. Star Struck
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
I'm one of the few that loved this show. Best friends to more?
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98. Stay with Me
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
This is an incredible BL, full of details and "clues" about the MLs' growing closeness, from the posters and artwork on the walls and the color schemes of clothing, lighting, etc. You can search for the Reddit on-air discussions for additional details, which was esp. useful for me on culture/language insights. SWM was adapted from book 1 of the novel "Are You Addicted?" by Chai Ji Dan, who was the screenwriter for this drama. Sadly, we're not getting the promised Season 2.
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99. Step by Step
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Office setting; a bit of an HR nightmare.
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100. Takara-kun to Amagi-kun
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Takara is the cool, popular guy and Amagi is the cute, quiet kid who somehow catches Takara's eye. This is one of the cutest dramas, and I loved Katori 's role as their "relationship interpreter."