[ KOREA ] shorter BL dramas
a comprehensive list of shorter or "short-ish" KOREAN BL dramas that you can binge-watch -- with either a total runtime less than 6-ish hours OR has episodes under 30 minutes.
[ these were collected from various reddit posts and other MDL lists ]
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1. A Breeze of Love
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 18 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours 24 minutesDo Hyeon, captain of the basketball team, is preparing for the championship when team manager Hye In brings in Dong Uk, his first love, to replace an injured player. They reconnect after years apart, having shared a past in high school. After a bet in a game, Dong Uk wins and suggests they live together. Though hesitant, Do Hyeon agrees, and as they spend time together, they begin to rebuild their relationship.
Genres: Romance, Sports
Tags: High School Crush, Gay Romance, Insomnia, Meet Again, Flashback To Past, University, Basketball, Basketball Player Male Lead, Athlete Male Lead, Gay Male Lead -
2. A First Love Story
Korean Drama - 2021, 2 episodes
[ 2 episodes // 8 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 16 minutes[First part]
"I'm going to the army."
Min Gyu was surprised at the unexpected news. He is uncomfortable with the news of Jae Seong's enlistment, but he does not know why. He pretends not to care, but his heart doesn't calm down. Min Gyu feels like he shouldn't miss Jae Seong.[Second part]
Jae Seong runs to Min Gyu as soon as he gets a military leave. Unlike Jae Seong, who had only thought of Min Gyu, the latter seemed excited about his new college life and bragged that he became a popular guy on campus. Jae Seong is a little upset to see him like that.Genres: Romance, Life
Tags: Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Gay Male Lead, Miniseries, Short Length Series, Military Enlistment, First Love, Fluffy, Best Friends' Relationship, Friendship -
3. A Shoulder to Cry On
Korean Drama - 2023, 7 episodes
[ 7 episodes // 30 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours 30 minutesLee Da Yeol, an outsider at school, finds solace in the archery club, where his skills have earned him a scholarship. His quiet life is disrupted when a misunderstanding with popular student Cho Tae Hyeon puts his scholarship at risk. Tae Hyeon falsely claims Da Yeol tried to make out with him, and despite Da Yeol’s efforts to clear his name, the rumors persist. Tae Hyeon enjoys tormenting Da Yeol, following him everywhere, and though Da Yeol despises him, he starts to question his growing feelings for the boy, wondering where hate ends and love begins.
Genres: Psychological, Romance, Youth, Drama
Tags: LGBTQ+, Love/Hate Relationship, Gay Romance, Age Gap [Real Life], Teenager Male Lead, Archery, Miniseries, Student Male Lead, School Setting, High School -
4. All the Liquors
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 19 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours 32 minutes ( Movie Version )Han Ji Yu, a marketing employee at a liquor company, seeks a collaboration with Park Gi Hun, a talented chef who refuses to sell alcohol at his famous restaurant. Despite his initial rejection, Ji Yu is determined to change Gi Hun’s mind. As they navigate their differences, the two men discover love’s transformative power.
Genres: Food, Comedy, Romance
Tags: LGBTQ+, Gay Romance, Miniseries, Chef Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, Short Length Series, Clumsy Male Lead, Restaurant Setting, Restaurateur Male Lead, Foodie Male Lead -
5. Ball Boy Tactics
Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 28 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours 44 minutesAfter retiring from gymnastics, Han Ji Won thought his biggest challenges were behind him. Turns out, winning Olympic medals was easy compared to surviving university as a painfully shy ex-superstar. Enter Kwon Jeong U — campus heartthrob, basketball star, and a whole new world of trouble wrapped up in a perfect smile. But just when Ji Won thinks he has Jeong U figured out, he discovers a surprisingly sweet side beneath that cold exterior. Can this unlikely duo overcome their differences and stick the landing on their budding romance?
Genres: Romance, Youth, Sports
Tags: Bisexual Male Lead, Awkward Male Lead, Student Male Lead, Prolonged Nudity, Schoolmates, Former Athlete Male Lead, Campus Setting, Never Dated Before, Gay Romance, Famous Male Lead -
6. Blueming
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
[ 11 episodes // 15-20 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 - 4 hoursSince childhood, Cha Si Won has realised that only people with good looks will grow to be popular, and he has made it a personal goal to achieve popularity by maintaining a strict personal regime and adopting a pleasant personality. As he starts his first year in college, Cha Si Won is confident that he will be one of the most popular people on campus.
That is until he meets another guy called Hyung Da Un, who appears to also have perfect looks, gets straight A’s, comes from a rich family, and even has a great personality. Cha Si Won's confidence in himself is shaken as he finds himself crossing paths with Hyung Da Un time and time again. College life no longer appears as easy as it seems.
Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama
Tags: LGBTQ+, Insecure Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, Divorced Parents, Web Series, Body Shaming, Popular Male Lead, Brother-Sister Relationship, Gay Romance, Mother-Son Relationship -
7. Bon Appetit
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 30 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 4 hoursDo Hoon is a lonely office worker, stuck in a monotonous routine. His life changes when his neighbor, Yoon Soo, a former college junior who dropped out, unexpectedly visits with a bowl of sweet rice soup as a housewarming gift. Yoon Soo confesses that he once lacked the courage to express his feelings for Do Hoon but has moved on. Gradually, Do Hoon begins to care for Yoon Soo, and their shared meals after work become cherished moments. As they grow closer, Do Hoon realizes his feelings for Yoon Soo are deepening.
Genres: Food, Romance
Tags: Advertising Designer Male Lead, Office Worker Male Lead, Neighbors' Relationship, Chef Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, Gay Supporting Character, Gay Romance, Meet Again, LGBTQ+, Office Worker Supporting Character -
8. Boys Be Brave!
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 28 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours 44 minutesJung Gi Seop is Kim Jin U's slacker friend - and secret crush. So when Gi Seop asks to crash at his place, his heart tingles to be near him every day. But as the short stay turns into permanent mooch, how long can Jin U keep his true feelings under wraps and hold back from confessing?
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Youth
Tags: LGBTQ+, Housemates' Relationship, Part-time Worker Supporting Character, Gay Romance, Bisexual Male Lead, Instant Attraction, Simple-Minded Male Lead, Eccentric Male Lead, Carefree Male Lead, Bisexual Supporting Character -
9. Business as Usual
Korean Drama - 2025, 6 episodes
[ 6 episodes // 28 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours 48 minutesOffice worker Min Joon lives a monotonous life, spending his days going to work at his 9-to-5 job and going home. Despite societal pressure to achieve more as he progresses through his 30s, Min Joon feels stuck and unfulfilled. However, his life gets a shake-up when his workplace gets a new employee that just so happens to be Jin Hwan, his ex-boyfriend from 10 years ago. Compared to Min Joon, Jin Hwan is confident and charismatic, easily charming his new co-workers, reminding Min Joon of just how different they are. While Min Joon initially attempts to keep their past relationship outside of work, Jin Hwan seems to have other plans. Will things go differently for them this time, or is the past best left behind?
Genres: Romance, Drama
Tags: Prolonged Nudity, Sexual Content, Nudity, Misunderstanding, First Love, Closeted Male Lead, Publishing Editor Male Lead, Bickering Mains' Relationship, Co-workers' Relationship, Workplace Setting -
10. Cherry Blossoms after Winter
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 20-25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 - 4 hoursAfter the death of his parents, seven-year-old Seo Hae Bom moves in with an adoptive family and meets their son, Cho Tae Seong, who he admires for being everything he's not. As they grow older and end up in the same high school class, a surprising romantic connection forms between them.
Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama
Tags: Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Gay Male Lead, Adapted From A Webtoon, Height Difference, Cohabitation, Long Time Crush, Web Series, Bullied Male Lead, High School -
11. Choco Milk Shake
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
[ 11 episodes // 15 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours 45 minutesJeong U lives alone. When he was twenty, a fatal accident robbed him of all he loved: he lost not just his parents but even the pet dog and cat, Choco and Milk, whom he had raised since childhood. One evening, after returning home from work in his uncle's café, he is disturbed by two handsome strangers knocking at his door. To his disbelief, they claim to be Choco and Milk! They can prove it, however, and after hearing their memories of earlier times together, Jeong U realises that he has indeed been visited by the two beloved companions of his youth, reincarnated in human form.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Fantasy
Tags: Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Nice Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, Animal Transformation, Dog, Cat, Reincarnation, Web Series, Animal -
12. Color Rush
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 15 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours ( Movie Version )Monochromatic people (known as 'Mono's) live in a world where they are not able to see colours and, therefore, view their surroundings through varying shades of grey, black and white. However, every Mono has a fated person (known as 'Probe's) who is able to trigger their grey-scale world into colour, inducing what is termed as a 'Colour Rush'.
Yeon U is a Mono. He’s aware that other colours do exist but has never experienced them for himself, nor is he interested in doing so. However, Yeon U’s life is forever changed when he meets Yu Han, his Probe, and experiences his first 'Colour Rush'. Terrified that he would be obsessed with Yu Han because of Yu Han's ability to make him see colours, Yeon U tries to avoid Yu Han, but why does Yu Han insist on drawing close to him?
Genres: Mystery, Romance, Drama, Supernatural
Tags: Obsessive Male Lead, LGBTQ+, High School, Web Series, Aunt-Nephew Relationship, Psychological, Color Blindness, Short Length Series, Love At First Sight, Miniseries -
13. Color Rush Season 2
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 15 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours ( Movie Version )Choi Yeon Woo is a high school student and a “mono” – a person who sees the world only in a dull and lifeless black and white. But for every mono, there is a “probe” – a kind of soulmate who allows the mono to see the world in vivid color. Yeon Woo’s probe was a boy named Yoo Han, and the two developed a beautiful friendship that blossomed into romance. But as their relationship intensified, mysterious goings-on suddenly got very unpleasant for Yeon Woo, who eventually found that Yoo Han had disappeared, with his mother also vanishing.
Yeon Woo vows to do whatever it takes to track down his “probe” and his mother. A classmate named Se Hyun learns of Yeon Woo’s quest and resolves to help and protect him – as a close friendship develops between the two students. But Se Hyun hides a secret, and Yeon Woo could be about to discover the truth… Meanwhile, Yeon Woo is not alone – other monos are nearer than he might think, including a female mono who is looking for her own probe. And a TV producer is also on the scene, hoping to get to the bottom of the mono-probe mystery!
Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Youth
Tags: LGBTQ+, Color Blindness, Friendship, Gay Male Lead, Miniseries, Web Series, Kidnapping, Investigation, Short Length Series, Flashback To Past -
14. First Love Again
Korean Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
[ 6 episodes // 25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours 30 minutesThe popular web novelist Yeon Seok has one big secret. He has been living for 300 years in order to achieve his first love. He is searching for his first love, Jeong Ha Yeon, who suddenly appears in front of him as a 25-year-old man. Yeon Seok, who never thought his first love would be reborn as a man, pushes Ha Yeon away at first. However, because Ha Yeon is Yeon Seok's editor at Sin Bi books, Yeon Seok can’t escape Ha Yeon and they naturally grow closer over time.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Tags: LGBTQ+, Gay Romance, Bisexual Male Lead, Reincarnated Lovers, Miniseries, Reincarnation, Flashback To Past, First Love, Gay Male Lead, Web Series -
15. Gray Shelter
Korean Drama - 2024, 5 episodes
[ 5 episodes // 20 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 1 hour 40 minutesCha Soo Hyuk is focused only on his survival, without any grand goals. He reunites with Lee Yoon Dae, who he was very close with. Yoon Dae was living with his girlfriend but now has nowhere to go. They end up living together.
Genres: Romance, Melodrama
Tags: Divorced Parents, Flashback To Past, Meet Again, Miniseries, Difficult Adulthood, Unemployed Male Lead, LGBTQ+, Housemates' Relationship, Stepbrothers' Relationship, Gay Male Lead -
16. Happy Ending
Korean Drama - 2024, 3 episodes
[ 3 episodes // 7 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 21 minutesOne day, Hyun, the owner of a bookstore, stumbles upon his high school diary and reminisces about the past, recalling his unrequited crush on his childhood friend, Dongho.
Genres: Romance, Drama
Tags: Best Friends' Relationship, Flashback To Past, Secret Crush, Gay Male Lead, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, Friendship, Short Length Series, Gay Romance, Long Time Friends -
17. Heart Stain
Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 24 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours 12 minutesU Hyeon has feelings for his homeroom teacher and intends to keep this hidden until graduation. However, when his best friend, Do Ha, finds out, U Hyeon fears Do Ha will judge him for liking men.
Surprisingly, Do Ha responds with an unexpected proposal—to date each other until graduation—and so, U Hyeon, wanting to give up his feelings for the teacher, agrees to Do Ha's suggestion.
Genres: Romance, Youth
Tags: Student Supporting Character, Student Male Lead, Teenager Male Lead, Teacher Supporting Character, Age Gap [Real Life], Gay Male Lead, Never Dated Before, Gay Romance, Jealous Male Lead, Height Difference -
18. Jazz for Two
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 30 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 4 hours ( Movie Version )After the death of his genius jazz pianist older brother, Han Tae I loses his will to live. He finds transfer student Yun Se Heon, who plays jazz reminiscent of his brother, to be an unwelcome presence. Se Heon also suspects Tae I of having a suspicious relationship with his friend, Seo Do Yun. Both are assigned to the same group for a performance evaluation, and as they practice, their emotions become more complex. However, things get complicated when Song Ju Ha, a suspended senior, returns to school, stirring tensions between Tae I and Se Heon.
Genres: Music, Romance, Youth
Tags: Gay Romance, Bully Male Lead, LGBTQ+, Pianist Male Lead, School Bullying, Adapted From A Webtoon, Transfer Student Male Lead, Aggressive Male Lead, Student Male Lead, School Setting -
19. Jun & Jun
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 28 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours 44 minutesLee Jun, a former idol star, now works as an intern at a cosmetics firm after giving up his dreams of stardom. He reunites with Choi Jun, a flirtatious manager at the company. While dealing with a growing workload, Lee Jun finds himself caught in a romantic tension with Choi Jun. Meanwhile, office romances blossom as fellow employees Simeon and Song Hyun Jae begin to develop feelings for each other.
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Tags: Boss-Employee Relationship, Workplace Romance, Gay Romance, Meet Again, LGBTQ+, Intern Male Lead, Male Harem, Workplace Setting, Office Setting, Long Time Crush -
20. Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 35 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 4 hours 40 minutesHigh schooler Do Hoe, burdened by the violent atmosphere of his father’s rural Taekwondo gym, finds solace when Ju Yeong, a cheerful peer from Seoul with dreams of a Taekwondo major, arrives. Their budding connection is disrupted by his father’s oppressive influence and a tragic incident that separates them. Reuniting a decade later, they rediscover a love that evolves from youthful excitement into healing and mutual support.
Genres: Romance, Drama
Tags: Gay Romance, Lovers Reunited, Time Skip, Abusive Parent, Nonlinear Narrative, Taekwondo, Domestic Violence, Separated Lovers, Domestic Crime, Violence Against Children -
21. Light on Me
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
[ 16 episodes // 24 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 6 hours 24 minutesTae Kyung has always been a loner, but when he decides he wants to try and make friends, his teacher suggests joining the student council. There, he meets the cold yet composed Shin Woo and the charming, popular President Da On, who seems immediately drawn to him. As a romance between Tae Kyung and Da On starts to blossom, Shin Woo’s disapproval and the jealousy of Da On’s close friend threaten to complicate everything. Can Tae Kyung navigate the tangled emotions of his new relationships, or will his attempts at friendship lead to heartbreak?
Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama
Tags: Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, School Club, First Love, High School, Secret Crush, All-Boys School, Nice Male Lead, Love Triangle, Awkward Male Lead -
22. Long Time No See
Korean Drama - 2017, 5 episodes
[ 5 episodes // 17 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 1 hours 25 minutesThe renowned hitman, "Flying Dagger’" starts dating "Wild Dog" who isn't really what he seems to be. While both of them hide their secrets, they cannot help falling in love with each other.
Genres: Action, Romance, Crime, Drama
Tags: LGBTQ+, Hidden Identity, Web Series, Gay Romance, Miniseries, Skilled Killer, Sexual Content, Violence, Mafia, Nudity -
23. Love Class
Korean Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
[ 6 episodes // 20 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hoursA gentle student pairs with a confident senior for a love project, all while protecting his crush from a stalker and questioning his own feelings in the process.
Genres: Romance, Youth
Tags: Student Male Lead, Classmates' Relationship, Gay Male Lead, Gay Romance, Bisexual Male Lead, University, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, Senior-Junior Relationship, Flashback To Past -
24. Love Class Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
[ 10 episodes // 25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 4 hours 10 minutesA group of young male university students feel the pull of romance. Will college life bring them all academic success – and love?
Genres: Romance, Drama
Tags: Multiple Couples, Gay Romance, Multiple Mains, Friends To Lovers, Supportive Friend, Student Male Lead, School Setting, Tutor- Student Relationship, Prolonged Nudity, Classmates' Relationship -
25. Love Class Season 3
Korean Drama - 2026, 16 episodes
[ 16 episodes // 15 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 4 hoursFour male K-pop idols must find a way to balance "forbidden" love for each other with surviving in the entertainment industry.
Genres: Romance, Youth
Tags: LGBTQ+, K-Pop, Entertainment Industry, Forbidden Love, Web Release, Student Male Lead, Idol Male Lead, Foreigner Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, Short Length Series -
26. Love for Love's Sake
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 34 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 4 hours 32 minutesTae Myung Ha, a 29-year-old, is transported into a virtual game as a 19-year-old character. Tasked with bringing happiness to Cha Yeo Woon, a talented track and field star admired for his looks and athleticism, Tae navigates a complex virtual world. Along the way, he encounters Cheon Sang Won, an affluent young man drawn to him, and Ahn Kyung Hoon, a reserved ally who aids his mission.
Genres: Romance, Youth, Fantasy
Tags: Transmigration, Virtual World, LGBTQ+, Game World, Gay Romance, Adapted From A Webtoon, Fictional Character Supporting Character, Fictional Character Male Lead, Student Male Lead, School Setting -
27. Love Mate
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 20 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours 40 minutes ( Movie Version )As a team leader, Seo I Jun is anything but soft. A leader at So What Media, I Jun’s content production team is one of the company’s best, but by demanding the best from his team, he’s developed a reputation as the company’s toughest team leader. Seen by all as an iron-clad man who’s set in his ways, everyone is surprised when it becomes apparent that the company’s new employee, Jung Ha Ram, has started to get under his skin.
A very straightforward type of person, Ha Ram hides nothing about himself, including his sincere beliefs about love. Skeptical of love himself, I Jun has a hard time understanding how Ha Ram can be so open about love. Even more confusing for I Jun is trying to understand the feelings that he seems to be developing for the company’s newest employee.
Finding themselves in a bit of a push-and-pull relationship, I Jun and Ha Ram begin to understand each other better as they slowly learn about each other’s past and present struggles. Drawing ever closer, will this unlikely pair learn to let go of the past and allow themselves the freedom to experience true love?
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Tags: Office Worker Male Lead, Team Leader Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, Gay Romance, Workplace Romance, Superior/Subordinate Relationship, Love At First Sight, LGBTQ+, Workplace Setting, Office Setting -
28. Love Tractor
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hour 20 minutesSeon Yul, a temporarily relocated city man, meets Ye Chan, a rural man who adores the countryside.
Seon Yul comes to the countryside to experience life knowing nothing about farming and Ye Chan appears before him. As Seon Yul learns to adapt to rural living and engage in farming activities, he becomes increasingly attracted to Ye Chan's sincerity and enthusiasm. Together, the two embark on a chaotic and romantic countryside journey of healing and love.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life
Tags: Countryside Setting, Gay Male Lead, Nice Male Lead, Innocent Male Lead, Farmer Male Lead, Cheerful Male Lead, Gay Romance, Calm Male Lead, Adapted From A Webtoon, LGBTQ+ -
29. Match Play: Re-edited Version
Korean Drama - 2025, 6 episodes
[ 6 episodes // 17 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 1 hour 42 minutesA quiet, steadfast stuntman, Jae Yeon, strictly follows his principles. He’s assigned to train Do Ha, an idol cast in an action movie. But Do Ha is unruly, proud, and refuses to listen. Still, Jae Yeon is just as stubborn. He puts a stop to Do Ha’s tricks and shortcuts without mercy, and the two inevitably become bitter rivals.
Then one day, their usual bickering is captured in an idol behind-the-scenes video, and Jae Yeon suddenly gains unexpected popularity… marking the beginning of a situation neither of them saw coming.
Genres: Romance, Drama
Tags: Instructor Male Lead, Co-workers' Relationship, Stuntman/Stuntwoman Supporting Character, Stuntman Male Lead, Idol Male Lead, Actor Male Lead, Talent Manager Supporting Character, Short Length Series, Gay Romance, Famous Male Lead -
30. Mr. Heart
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 11 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 1 hour 30 minutes ( Movie Version )Despite his misfortunes, Sang Ha always manages to smile. A sprinter on his school track team, he finds joy in short-distance races. Jin Won, a marathoner with record-breaking stats, is focused solely on his next race. When Jin Won struggles to maintain his performance, his coach pairs him with Sang Ha as a pacemaker. Initially resistant, Jin Won warms to Sang Ha as they discover a shared passion for running. As their bond deepens, they realize their feelings for each other may complicate everything they've worked for.
Genres: Romance, Youth, Sports
Tags: Running, LGBTQ+, Marathon, Miniseries, Gay Romance, Orphan Male Lead, Poor Male Lead, Competition, University, Web Series -
31. My Bias Is Showing?!
Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
[ 10 episodes // 23 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours 50 minutesWhen high school teacher Na Ae Jun shows up for work on an ordinary day, he never expects to bump into his favorite celebrity in the hallway. But when his school becomes a filming location for a show starring Choi Si Yeol, his bias from the idol group A-One, that’s exactly what happens! If that’s not enough to give a fanboy a heart attack, Si Yeol takes an interest in Ae Jun and asks him to join the show as his “co-teacher.”
Desperate to keep his fan life a secret, Ae Jun is forced to put his acting skills to the test, and not just on camera. But as he spends more and more time with Si Yeol, the deception becomes harder to keep up. Not to mention, he might not be the only one keeping secrets…
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Youth
Tags: Famous Man/Common Man, Idol Male Lead, Teacher Male Lead, Gay Romance, Fan Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, Gay Supporting Character, Secretive Male Lead, Hidden Agenda, Famous Male Lead -
32. My Damn Business
Korean Drama - 2024, 7 episodes
[ 7 episodes // 11 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 1 hour 17 minutesSales Team 2 receives notification of dissolution amidst the company’s management crisis. Left alone, Team Leader Han must wrap up business with partner companies that he has managed within three months. Yun, an assistant manager from the support team, is dispatched to Sales Team 2. With just the two of them in the empty office, Han can't help but notice Yun's aloof demeanor. A small incident leads to changes between the two.
Genres: Romance
Tags: Office Setting, Gay Male Lead, Gay Romance, Workplace Setting, Miniseries, LGBTQ+, Web Series, Manga Artist Supporting Character, Office Worker Male Lead, Team Leader Male Lead -
33. My Secret Vampire
Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 16 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours 8 minutesJu Wan, Eun Ho, Seon Jae, and Gyu Min are four college housemates who are searching for a fifth individual to fill a vacant room in their dorm. But their main concern isn't about paying rent; they're ravenous vampires, dying to sink their teeth into a fresh, live human!
So they can't believe their luck when Dong Ha, who grew up isolated from society, eagerly moves in with no idea of what awaits him. To the vampires' dismay, however, Dong Ha doesn't weigh enough for them to suck his blood!
As they shower their unsuspecting new housemate with food and attention to fatten him up, have they gotten too attached to their would-be prey? And is there more to sweet, naive Dong Ha than meets the hungry vampires' eyes?
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Tags: Housemates' Relationship, Share House Setting, Vampire Fiction, Vampire Supporting Character, Vampire Male Lead, Part-time Worker Male Lead, Age Gap [Drama Life], Age Gap [Real Life], Short Length Series, Gay Romance -
34. My Sweet Dear
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 15 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours ( Movie Version )Yoon Do Geon, a culinary creative genius, leads Laura Dining to the top of South Korea's restaurant scene, but tensions rise with the restaurant owner over menu direction. When Choi Jeong Woo, a talented chef known for copying recipes, joins the kitchen, their initial rivalry gradually transforms into an unexpected romantic connection. As they navigate professional challenges and personal dynamics, Do Geon and Jeong Woo must decide whether their competitive spirit can evolve into something more intimate.
Genres: Food, Romance, Youth, Drama
Tags: Gay Romance, Rivals To Lovers, Miniseries, Cooking, Co-workers' Relationship, Restaurant Setting, Chef Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, Rivalry, Workplace Setting -
35. Oh! Boarding House
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 15 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hoursSul Won, an unemployed young man, is left in charge of his mother's boarding house when she goes on vacation. The tenants include his cousin, a former college friend, a high school teacher, and a university student aspiring to be a writer. As they spend more time together, their bond grows, but things get complicated when Sul Won realizes some tenants have developed feelings for him.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Youth
Tags: Housemates' Relationship, Miniseries, Web Series, Gay Male Lead, Gay Romance, Nice Male Lead, LGBTQ+, Adapted From A Webtoon, Gay Supporting Character, Short Length Series -
36. Once Again
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours 20 minutesA time-traveling journey of redemption unfolds as a man returns to 2007 to rewrite his painful past and save the love he lost.
Genres: Romance, Supernatural
Tags: Miniseries, Gay Male Lead, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Time Travel, Student Male Lead, Dormitory Setting, Attempted Kidnapping, Death, Murder -
37. Our Dating Sim
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 15 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours ( Movie Version )A story about what happens when two men who have been friends since school days meet again at work and create a dating simulation game.
Genres: Business, Romance
Tags: Gay Romance, Meet Again, Illustrator Male Lead, Long Time Crush, Ghosting, LGBTQ+, Co-workers' Relationship, Game Developer Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, High School Crush -
38. Peach of Time
Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
[ 10 episodes // 27 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 4 hours 30 minutesPeach, a 22-year-old Thai boy, travels to Korea to visit his friend Yun O, whom he met when Yun O visited his parents' restaurant in Phuket. Everything seems perfect, especially staying with Yun O, but Peach senses tension between Yun O and his mother, Seong Suk. As he tries to help repair their strained relationship, Peach begins to question his own feelings: does he have romantic feelings for Yun O?
Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama, Supernatural
Tags: Mother-Son Relationship, Gay Romance, Investigation, Web Series, Nice Male Lead, Bilingual Male Lead, Single Mother/Father Supporting Character, Foreigner Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, Opposites Attract -
39. Roommates of Poongduck 304
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours 20 minutesJi Ho Jun, 29, a happy-go-lucky third-generation chaebol of Guemman Group, receives an ultimatum from his father to:
1. Leave the house penniless and survive for two years, and
2. Achieve results as a team leader in the new business team of the Guemman Group.Ho Jun was kicked out and moved to Villa, which he came to in a BMW Convertible. When he arrives, Seo Jae Yun, the owner of the villa, ignores and treats him as a swampy man who drives a luxury car penniless. However, it turns out they work in the same company when they meet as a team leader and subordinate. What will happen between them?
Genres: Business, Romance
Tags: Bisexual Male Lead, LGBTQ+, Office Worker Male Lead, Team Leader Male Lead, Gay Romance, Housemates' Relationship, Landlord Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, Superior/Subordinate Relationship, Miniseries -
40. Secret Relationships
Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 35 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 4 hours 40 minutesDa On, a smart and handsome salary man, often clashes with his colleague Seong Hyeon. Their relationship becomes more and more ambiguous as time progresses, while other figures like Jae Min, a former tutor, and company-heir Su Hyeon make their way into his life. What shape will this love square end up turning into?
Genres: Psychological, Romance, Drama
Tags: Possessive Male Lead, Abusive Male Lead, Obsessive Male Lead, Gay Romance, Love Square, Adapted From A Webtoon, Unhealthy Mains' Relationship, Male Harem, Long Time Crush, Poor Man/Rich Man -
41. Semantic Error
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours 20 minutes ( Movie Version )Chu Sang U, a by-the-book computer science student, is left to complete a group project alone. In frustration, he removes his teammates' names and submits the work under his own. This decision impacts Jang Jae Yeong, a popular design major with dreams of studying abroad, as he loses credit for the project. Seeking revenge, Jang confronts Chu, but when they are forced to work together, an unexpected attraction begins to grow between them.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Youth
Tags: Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Serious Male Lead, Smart Male Lead, Enemies To Lovers, Bisexual Male Lead, Opposites Attract, Height Difference, Gay Male Lead, University -
42. Sing My Crush
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 3 hours 20 minutesAfter a disastrous first encounter between Ba Ram and Han Tae during their school years, the two strike up an unlikely and close friendship in the aftermath. Years later, will Ba Ram be able to keep his crush on Han Tae a secret any longer?
Genres: Music, Comedy, Romance, Youth
Tags: LGBTQ+, Band, High School To Working Life, Nice Male Lead, Singing, Adapted From A Webtoon, Guitarist Male Lead, Songwriter Male Lead, Musician Male Lead, Singer Male Lead -
43. The Director Who Buys Me Dinner
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
[ 10 episodes // 15 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours 30 minutesHundreds of years ago, a child was named after god and was cursed. After 4 reincarnations he finds his love in the form of an employee of his company, a man! If they don't date, they die!
"We have to date. If we don't, we die."
Dong Baek is one of the newest employees at Min Entertainment. His director, Yu Dam, is absolutely perfect in every way. Yet, Dong Baek thinks his director has lost his mind... What do you mean the director has lived three lives and because of that he wants to date? What's going on?
Genres: Mystery, Romance, Fantasy
Tags: Reincarnation, LGBTQ+, Curse, Secretary Male Lead, Company President (CEO) Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, Gay Romance, Boss-Employee Relationship, Adapted From A Webtoon, Office Worker Male Lead -
44. The Eighth Sense
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
[ 10 episodes // 36 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 6 hoursJi Hyeon, a new student from a peaceful rural town, struggles to adjust to the bustling city life of Seoul. While at university, he meets Jae Won, who has just completed military service. As they share a love of surfing, they begin to develop feelings for each other. During a surfing trip, they share a kiss, but Jae Won acts as if nothing happened, leaving Ji Hyeon confused about their connection.
Genres: Romance, Drama, Melodrama
Tags: Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Young Adult Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, Bisexual Male Lead, University, Trauma, Surfing, Student Male Lead, Senior-Junior Relationship -
45. The New Employee
Korean Drama - 2022, 7 episodes
[ 7 episodes // 20 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours 20 minutes ( Movie Version )Seung Hyun is a virgin guy in his late twenties. A late bloomer, he finally manages to score the internship of his dreams. On his first day at work, he runs into the handsome yet cold Kim Jong Chan. Who is he? Just Seung Hyun's new boss! Will the two be able to keep their hands off each other at work?
Genres: Business, Romance, Drama
Tags: LGBTQ+, Workplace Romance, Advertising Agency Setting, Office Setting, Gay Male Lead, Gay Romance, Miniseries, Workplace Setting, Adapted From A Web Novel, Office Worker Male Lead -
46. The Story of Bi Hyeong: Enchanted Master of the Goblin
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
[ 12 episodes // 25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 5 hoursGeum-bok, a young man from the countryside who came to Seoul dreaming of becoming an actor, falls victim to a rental scam and begins a strange cohabitation with Bi-hyeong, a Goblin King suffering from an inability to absorb vital energy. As Bi-hyeong's loyal bodyguard Gil-dal and Ji-gwi, a nine-tailed fox who loved Gil-dal a thousand years ago, also get entangled, Geum-bok ends up becoming a target of ghosts amidst the obsession and misunderstandings of the three demons.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Tags: Aspiring Actor Male Lead, Supernatural Being-Human Relationship, Café Owner Supporting Character, Deity Supporting Character, Plastic Surgeon Supporting Character, Part-time Worker Male Lead, Bodyguard Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Gay Romance -
47. The Tasty Florida
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 11 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 1 hour 28 minutes ( Movie Version )College freshman Seo Hae Won moves into a guesthouse above Florida Banjeom, a popular Chinese restaurant. Despite being recommended for a part-time job by Cha Ji Soo, Hae Won finds himself at odds with the restaurant's owner and head chef, Baek Eun Gyu, who seems to instantly dislike him. Working alongside colleagues Ha Jin and Joo Seo Hyeok, Hae Won quickly adapts to the restaurant environment and attracts attention from patrons. As he becomes more comfortable, he unexpectedly develops feelings for his cold-hearted boss, Eun Gyu. The story explores whether Hae Won can overcome the initial tension and win Eun Gyu's heart.
Genres: Romance, Youth
Tags: Web Series, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Friendship, Miniseries, Instant Attraction, Restaurant Setting, Gay Male Lead, Cooking, Best Friends' Relationship -
48. The Time of Fever
Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
[ 6 episodes // 20 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours ( Movie Version )Ho Tae and Dong Hui, like brothers since childhood, reunite after years apart—Ho Tae returns to Gangneung after his father's funeral, and Dong Hui, kicked out of his home for being gay, moves into Ho Tae's empty house. As they live together, Dong Hui struggles with his feelings for Ho Tae, his first love, while Ho Tae begins to experience emotions he’s never felt before. Ho Tae dates girls in an attempt to escape his confusion, but this hurts Dong Hui. After an unexpected event, their relationship starts to shift.
Genres: Romance, Drama
Tags: Student Male Lead, Secret Crush, High School, Childhood Friends' Relationship, Gay Male Lead, Friends Reunited, Gay Romance, Meet Again, Miniseries, Death Of A Father -
49. Thundercloud Rainstorm
Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 30 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 4 hoursIl Jo, an unfortunate illegitimate son, gets abused by his half-brother Seo Jeong In at their father’s funeral and ends up relying on his cousin, Seo Jeong Han. One night, Il Jo impulsively kisses Jeong Han. Soon after, is hospitalized with gallstones, and the prickly Jeong Han pays the 4-million-won surgery bill for him.
Jeong Han then tells him to “pay it back with his body” and proposes a contract that basically states all of Il Jo’s rights belong to him. Il Jo ends up living in Jeong Han’s house and serving him.
Genres: Romance, Drama
Tags: Possessive Male Lead, Cohabitation, Cousins' Relationship, Gay Romance, Obsessive Male Lead, LGBTQ+, Unrequited Love, Indebted Male Lead, Illegitimate Male Lead, Cold Male Lead -
50. Tinted with You
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 12 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 1 hours 36 minutes ( Movie Version )In Korea’s feudal past, deposed Crown Prince Lee Heon is exiled after his cruel brother usurps the throne. With his life in constant danger, his only ally is his loyal guard, Geum.
In the modern-day, high school student Eun Ho, an artist, accepts a commission to complete a mysterious unfinished painting. Drawn into the past, he meets Lee Heon and forms a romantic bond with him. As the acting king plots to kill Lee Heon, Eun Ho realizes he may be the prince’s only chance of survival.
Genres: Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Tags: Gay Romance, Time Travel, Web Series, Prince Male Lead, LGBTQ+, Joseon Dynasty, Painting, Short Length Series, Miniseries, Gay Male Lead -
51. To My Star
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
[ 9 episodes // 15 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours 15 minutes ( Movie Version )Actor Kang Seo Joon was once one of South Korea’s biggest and most popular stars, but his career is now in decline. Despite his fall in popularity, he believes he has had a change of fortune when he meets and falls for a dashing young chef named Han Ji Woo.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Youth
Tags: Miniseries, LGBTQ+, Cohabitation, Rich Male Lead, Web Series, Gay Romance, Scandal, Gay Male Lead, Poor Man/Rich Man, Cold Man/Warm Man -
52. To My Star Season 2: Our Untold Stories
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
[ 10 episodes // 25 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 4 hours 10 minutes ( Movie Version )Kang Seo Joon, a once-famous celebrity, finds renewed hope when he meets the charming chef Han Ji Woo. As their undeniable chemistry blossoms into a passionate romance, it seems like they've discovered their perfect happily ever after. However, their love story takes a heartbreaking twist when one of them suddenly disappears, leaving only a note behind. Desperate and lost, Seo Joon and Ji Woo must confront the possibility that their fairy tale may have come to an abrupt end. Will love be enough to bridge the gap between them, or has fate sealed their tragic fate?
Genres: Romance, Drama
Tags: Gay Romance, Break Up, LGBTQ+, Chef Male Lead, Disappearance, Countryside Setting, Actor Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, Ghosting, Famous Male Lead -
53. Unintentional Love Story
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
[ 10 episodes // 35 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 5 hours 50 minutesWhen Ji Won Yeong's superior is fired over a corruption scandal, he is also dismissed despite his innocence. Determined to regain his job, Won Yeong seeks out the chairman's favorite artist, Yun Tae Jun, who is living in self-imposed exile at a pottery shop in a remote town. As Won Yeong secretly observes Tae Jun, he begins to develop feelings for him, causing him to question his sexuality and his motives. But when Tae Jun discovers the truth, will their relationship survive?
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Tags: Town Setting, Potter Male Lead, Gay Romance, Opposites Attract, LGBTQ+, Flashback To Past, Pottery, Café Owner Supporting Character, Ceramic Artist Male Lead, Gay Male Lead -
54. Where Your Eyes Linger
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 10 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 1 hour 20 minutes ( Movie - Director's Cut )Friendship evolves into something more between two high school students: a playful chaebol heir and the diligent bodyguard who's always by his side.
Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama, Melodrama
Tags: Bodyguard Male Lead, Bodyguard-Master Relationship, Gay Male Lead, Gay Romance, Serious Male Lead, LGBTQ+, Clingy Male Lead, Long Time Friends, Secret Crush, Best Friends' Relationship -
55. Why R U?
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 30 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 4 hours ( Thai original story )Jung Lee Won, a university student majoring in acting, has a rivalry with Kim Ji Oh, a directing major. Despite their constant bickering, they often have to work together. Unbeknownst to Jung, his younger sister is writing a web novel where he and Kim Ji Oh are lovers. When he discovers her secret, he vows that if he secretly likes Kim Ji Oh, the novel’s storyline should come true. As they spend more time together, Jung begins to question if his feelings for his enemy are becoming something more.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Youth, Drama
Tags: LGBTQ+, MDL Remake, Gay Romance, Secondary Couple, University, Miniseries, Student Male Lead, Classmates' Relationship, Performing Arts, Enemies To Lovers -
56. Wish You: Your Melody From My Heart
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 10 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 1 hour 20 minutes ( Movie Version )A street performer's musical dreams collide with a record label's talent scout, sparking an unexpected romance that challenges their professional ambitions.
Genres: Music, Romance, Drama
Tags: Music Industry, LGBTQ+, Cohabitation, Gay Romance, Shy Male Lead, Miniseries, Singing, Web Series, Rich Male Lead, Gay Male Lead -
57. You Make Me Dance
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
[ 8 episodes // 15 min. each ]
Total Runtime = 2 hours ( Movie Version )Song Shi On is a university student who is majoring in contemporary dance. After a major row, he has been thrown out of the family home and is left with an emotional wound. He decides to pursue his ambition and ends up sharing a rooftop apartment with Jin Hong Seok. This cold, attentive man works as a debt collector for the lending firm Chachacha Capital and has abandoned his dream of becoming a pianist.
Genres: Romance, Life, Drama
Tags: Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Nice Male Lead, Cohabitation, Web Series, Debt, Miniseries, Audition, Dance, Fate
























































