BL Dramas, Specials, & Short Films I've Watched
These are all the BL dramas (plus some special episodes and short films) I've watched since 2017. I excluded 1) Censored BL dramas like The Untamed, 2) Dramas where the gay couple is just a side couple like Kiss Me Again, and 3) Dramas with gender swaps such as Great Men Academy.
Sorry if some of my comments are too mean but I'm genuinely tired of BLs having crappy stories and annoying characters.
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1. 'Cause You're My Boy
Thai Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
Nothing made sense at the end.
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2. (Not That) Innocent
Taiwanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
Just the main characters of the main drama having a wet dream.
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3. 180 Degree Longitude Passes Through Us
Thai Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
A perfect example of the types of stories and dramas that don't grab my attention despite being considered "masterpieces" by others.
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4. 2 Moons
Thai Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
I tortured myself by watching all the episodes in one day; I truly hated it.
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5. 2 Moons 2
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
This remake was a blessing even if it wasn't perfect.
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6. 25 Ji, Akasaka de
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
The shift of POV was the most interesting part.
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7. 2gether
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
Even if it kind of went downhill in the last 2 - 3 episodes, it still was a solid drama.
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8. 2Wish
Thai Special - 2019, 2 episodes
It was a cute special episode but nothing worth talking about.
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9. 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
It shows you the magic of creating a show with a good story and lovable characters.
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10. 4Minutes
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Most memorable thing? The NC scenes; the rest was a mess.
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11. A Boss and a Babe
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
I'm a bad writer, but not even I would have written something like this.
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12. A First Love Story
Korean Special - 2021, 2 episodes
So much fluff that it doesn't matter that there is no plot.
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13. A Shoulder to Cry On
Korean Drama - 2023, 7 episodes
Another high school drama that failed to make me like it.
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14. A Tale of Thousand Stars
Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
The main conflict wasn't properly addressed but the overall story made me feel giggly.
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15. About Youth
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Everything was average.
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16. Absolute Zero
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Is it morally correct to low-key date the teenage version of your boyfriend if you go back to the past as an adult? Asking for science ofc.
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17. Alt.Gameboys
Filipino Special - 2020, 1 episode
It was okay...
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18. Ameiro Paradox
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Simply boring and dumb.
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19. Anti Reset
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
The plot makes no sense so I only finished it because of the main characters.
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20. Anti Reset Special
Taiwanese Special - 2024, 1 episode
Cute ig... with a nice cameo though.
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21. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
The best example of what happens when you pair up two actors that have amazing chemistry.
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22. Be Loved in House: I Do
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
It was draggy but at least both couples were cute enough to make up for the lack of development.
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23. Be Loved in House Special
Taiwanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
If you expect to see more of the main couple, let me tell you that it won't happen.
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24. Be My Favorite
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
The biggest f*ck you to all the people who doubted (and even hated) on this show before its release.
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25. Because of You
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
Just your average BL.
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26. Being Me
Korean Movie - 2018
Sweet but nothing spectacular.
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27. Better Days
Filipino Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
There was no point in making this drama because nothing ever happens.
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28. Between Us
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Can't believe I waited years for this........
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29. Between Us Special
Thai Special - 2021, 6 episodes
No plot, just the best couple from Until We Meet Again being cute together.
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30. Bite Me
Thai Drama - 2021, 11 episodes
Biting the air is more interesting and entertaining than watching this drama.
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31. BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen
Japanese Special - 2023, 3 episodes
Seeing a "popular" character being the biggest fan of an "unpopular" character will always be one of my favorite tropes.
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32. Blue of Winter
Korean Drama - 2022, 5 episodes
The dumbest love triangle.
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33. Blueming
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
Nicely produced though the story was nothing out of this world.
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34. Boku mo Aitsu mo Shinrodesu
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
Hilarious and has a really good message.
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35. Bokura no Shokutaku
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Inukai wasn't able to beat the world of BL lol
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36. Bokura no Shokutaku Spin Off - Bokura no Kyujitsu
Japanese Special - 2023, 1 episode
Give us more of them!!!!!!!!!!!!
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37. Bon Appetit
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Binge-watched the whole thing because it was funny.
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38. Boys Be Brave!
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Nothing impressive but cute enough.
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39. Capture Lover
Chinese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
I can forgive low-budget productions if the story is good, but this was bad in so many ways.
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40. Check Out: Special Episode
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
Entertaining enough to kill time.
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41. Cherry Blossoms after Winter
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Full of fluff but nothing groundbreaking.
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42. Cherry Magic
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
I tried my hardest to not compare it to the Japanese adaptation... but I failed.
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43. Choco Milk Shake
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
Doesn't make much sense, but it's cute.
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44. Color Rush
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Too bad they couldn't take advantage of its concept.
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45. Cosmetic Playlover
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Pretty boys being a little dramatic.
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46. Craving You
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
Average story that could have improved with better acting.
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47. Cutie Pie
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Watch this if you don't mind losing your patience and braincells.
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48. Dangerous Romance
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Was the danger in the room with us?
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49. Dark Blue Kiss
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
So many things could have been avoided with proper communication.
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50. Eien no Kino
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Just the protagonist showing the world it is possible to date a zombie.
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51. Fake Buddies
Korean Drama - 2024, 7 episodes
Cute. No more comments needed.
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52. First Love Again
Korean Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
This was decent... I guess.
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53. Fish Upon the Sky
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
A messy story with unlikeable characters and cringey comedy.
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54. Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Silly and enjoyable but nothing mind-blowing.
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55. Gameboys
Filipino Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
Too corny so I suffered from a lot of second-hand embarrassment.
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56. Given
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
As a fan of the anime, I am so disappointed with this live action.
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57. Golden Blood
Thai Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
The cringe is only bearable because of the secondary couple.
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58. Gray Shelter
Korean Drama - 2024, 5 episodes
Depressed gays trying to be happy and failing.
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59. Happy Ending
Korean Drama - 2024, 3 episodes
Nothing mind-blowing but sweet nonetheless.
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60. Happy Merry Ending
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Dongwon, sweetie, I love you, but this wasn't it; I'm sorry you couldn't pull a Seoham.
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61. He's Coming to Me
Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
It was special but at the same time it wasn't.
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62. Hello Stranger
Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Simple and sweet from beginning to end.
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63. Hidamari ga Kikoeru
Japanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
I NEED MORE OF THEM AS BOYFRIENDS!!!!
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64. His - Koisuru Tsumori Nante Nakatta
Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes
Innocent and relaxing without being boring.
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65. HIStory: My Hero
Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes
No comment.
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66. HIStory: Obsessed
Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes
No comment.
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67. HIStory: Stay Away from Me
Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes
No comment.
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68. HIStory2: Crossing the Line
Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes
There's nothing too special about the story but the way it is executed is very good.
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69. HIStory2: Right or Wrong
Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes
An interesting watch but there's nothing memorable in the story.
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70. HIStory3: Make Our Days Count
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
So close to being one of my favorites until it wrecked me at the end.
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71. HIStory3: Trapped
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
It had a nice balance between the romantic and action scenes.
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72. I Feel You Linger in the Air: Uncut Version
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Beautiful cinematography and gorgeous main actors *cough* … I mean... gorgeous story.
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73. I Told Sunset about You
Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes
9 out of 10 people call it a masterpiece, and I'm the one who doesn't.
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74. In Your Heart
Chinese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Just an old-school Chinese BL (derogatory).
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75. Innocent
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 4 episodes
For the first time in my life, I loved the steamy scenes and wanted more!
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76. Innocent Special
Taiwanese Special - 2020, 1 episode
Basically the pilot episode that inspired the actual drama, so there's no much context or plot.
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77. Jack o' Frost
Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
Cute and melancholic but expected more.
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78. Jazz for Two
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
There weren't enough reasons for me to support either couple.
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79. Just Friends?
Korean Movie - 2009
Pretty good but if it was a full-length movie it would be even better.
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80. Kabe Sa Doujin Sakka no Neko Yashiki-kun wa Shouninyokkyuu wo Kojiraseteiru
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Opposites attract + they are each other's fanboy = greatness!
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81. Kare no Iru Seikatsu
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
It was simply boring and forgettable.
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82. Kieta Hatsukoi
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Wholesomeness overload all thanks to an eraser.
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83. Kimi ni wa Todokanai.
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Cute but a little too simple and cliché.
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84. Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai
Japanese Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
They took seriously the phrase, "less is better."
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85. Kimi to Nara Koi wo Shite Mite mo
Japanese Drama - 2023, 5 episodes
Promiscuous teen falls in love with a boy with a beautiful smile in the sweetest way.
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86. KinnPorsche
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
Very intense in different ways.
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87. KinnPorsche Side Story
Thai Special - 2022, 1 episode
Just the main couple being adorable.
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88. Kinou Nani Tabeta?
Japanese Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
This drama is the reason why I want more BLs with older actors.
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89. Kinou Nani Tabeta? SP
Japanese Special - 2020, 1 episode
A great sequel to the main story.
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90. Kinou Nani Tabeta? Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
How does this keep getting better and better????!!!!
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91. Kiseki: Dear to Me
Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 13 episodes
The chemistry is too strong that it doesn't matter that the story doesn't make much sense.
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92. Kiss Me Again: Pete-Kao
Thai Special - 2018, 3 episodes
The only interesting couple from Kiss Me Again.
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93. Kissable Lips
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
It had potential but went downhill so fast...
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94. Koi wo Suru nara Nidome ga Joto
Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
Just a situationship.
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95. Laws of Attraction
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Tried too hard to seem serious and intricate, but failed.
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96. Life: Senjou no Bokura
Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
It could have been better if it was slightly longer, but overall, it was good.
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97. Light on Me
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
I might be getting too old for this type of plot because I couldn't enjoy it as much as everyone else.
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98. Like in the Movies
Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
This is another level of storytelling and representation of the LGBTQ+ community.
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99. Long Time No See
Korean Drama - 2017, 5 episodes
Just so you know, this is actually one of the very first Korean BLs that came out.
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100. Love by Chance
Thai Drama - 2018, 14 episodes
I was addicted to this drama but now that I think about it, it was okay.