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I was referring to only Chinese BLs.

Good list. Especially Gaya Si Pelikula, which is the best Asian gay show I've seen in 2020. These types of show, I actually do not like calling "BL" s because they have so much more depth than the BL genre can provide.

I'd add this one there too because it's definitely a satire and a commentary on the BL genre. Another Thai Gay show which could've turned out great was My Ride as it provides a lot of commentary as well, sadly the series seems to have been cancelled. The novel for that was written by a gay man so it's not aimed towards fujotshis.

Yep. BAFTA and SAGs voters make up most of AMPAS voters. If she wins either of these ESPECIALLY SAGs, she's unlikely to lose. Zhao is likely to win director as well, gotta wait for DGA.

Talk about being late. Old news. Lmao

On another note, she's guaranteed to win this by award gurus. The movie is unlike to win in other categories. Gotta look for the SAGs, WGA, PGA and DGA wins for confirmation.

1. Consent
2. Coming out at ones own pace

And it's not really a LGBT issue per se but it's a Thai BL issue. If you've seen Thai (and Chinese) BLs or have read them you should know that they LOVE to glamourise and glorify rape and sexual assault as some kind of intimate act where the rapist/offender is showing their love for the victim. It's absolutely disgusting to see/read. This show's basically exposing these problematic shows/books for what they are - problematic garbage.

Coming out is also a major issue in Thai and Chinese BLs where people say shit like "I'm not gay, I just love you" or have stereotypical view of things like how gay guys are feminine etc. etc.

Yep. This is why I'm liking this show. Its commentary is very refreshing to see because Thai BLs have never done this before.

Episode 4 was very filler-ish tbh I skimmed most of it but big thumbs up about the added stress on consent. It's so refreshing to see a Thai BL that prioritises consent instead of rape. And more thumbs up on the scene with Gene and his friends needling him about his sexuality. It's basically exposing the bad side of Thai BLs and I'm here for it.

Yes. She's doing very well. Most of her dramas have been big hits in China and she's ranked in celeb power list consistently. I've also been MeU since their debut, I follow all of their solo works as well.

Victoria and Oho pairing again? Count me in.

I like the pairing. Anticipating this.

No. Viki doesn't let you download.

Wutttt lmao That's the first time I've ever heard someone say Bbanghoon looks like Jungkook LOL

Looks fun but my lord 40 episodes.

Sadly it doesn't work that way. Once an accusation rises against a celeb, it takes time for it to calm down even if they're innocent. Case in point -> Park Shi Hoo. He was proven innocent yet it took years for him to make a comeback.

Budget problems? And I'm sure they're not reshooting it because it's been proven now that the lead actress did not bully anyone and the victims made up everything.

I like his songs. But what kind of name is "I'll" even xD

You are correct. I could just name a few from the top of my head like Addicted, Beloved Enemy (another book with rape), almost every MAME book (they all contain sexual assault), Make it Right etc.

That's the mindset that needs changing. Usage of sexual violence as a means to portray romance is just hella problematic. It's basically normalising rape and sending the message that raping/assaulting someone you love is okay because it's just a way to show them you love them. Wtf I usually just chalk it up to the fact that most fujoshis are young teen girls or people with no social sense.

My friend, the TV show feels very tame compared to the books. If you found the show problematic do NOT read the books. It's ten times more problematic. IDK how people even find this toxic series good.

Welcome to the BL fandom. It was even worse in Addicted. Where the Gu Hai literally r*pes BLY in the novel and even admits to raping him but BL fans be like "it's not real so it's okay, the couple is so romantic" and blabla.

Zhao Shu Yi needs to cut off his hair. I'm sorry but he looks so weird with that hair in that suit. And the suitpants they are wearing is a tad too long. They'd look so much better if it was ankle length. I mean they're like guys in their mid-20s prolly, why tf are they wearing suits like men in their 50s.

Bing Wei needs more appreciation. He looks the best of them all in the suit, very dashing.