BL Dramas & Movies
BL draws my intention because it tends to show a romantic intimacy lacking in many main stream shows. Like in any genre, finding a drama or romantic comedy with an interesting storyline, that is well told and thoughtfully cast can be a bit, ‘hit and miss’.
Being from Australia, I wasn’t exposed to all the promotional hoopla that surrounds the BL world in Asian countries. And having English as my only language means my ability to enjoy these shows is affected by the quality of the subtitles. I needed to search and read through numerous posts and websites to find the stories of interest to me and the avenues available to me, to watch them. So I’ve developed this list in hope it might guide others to find what they prefer.
Please note only stories I have watched will be on this list. I will also endeavour to write comments about my reasons for my rating; however I won’t rewrite the synosis.
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1. 2gether
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
Nice story. Good cast.
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2. Still 2gether
Thai Special - 2020, 5 episodes
Spent most of the drama recapping 2gether
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3. 30Sai made Doteida to Mahotsukai ni Narerurashi
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
Unique storyline ... showcased the insecurity a persons has, about their partners feelings and thoughts.
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4. A Boss and a Babe
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Lighthearted, likeable characters
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5. Weather Forecast Love
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Another second chance. One steady, one regretful.
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6. The First Love Story
Korean Special - 2021, 2 episodes
My first BL short film. Not bad.
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7. A Shoulder to Cry On
Korean Drama - 2023, 7 episodes
One person is honest with themselves and others. One person pretends and is partial deceptive with other and deceptive with themselves, until he falls in love.
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8. Addicted Heroin
Chinese Drama - 2016, 15 episodes
The relationship is not as intense as the book due to Chinese restrictions. I recommend the two book series by Chai Jidan, which provides a sequel to the story. Warning, the books deal with 18+ issues.
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9. Advance Bravely
Chinese Drama - 2017, 30 episodes
I sometimes get disappointed with being shown a bromance when I’ve read the novel of a gay romance. This is worth a watch; although it could have been so much better with a bit of skinship.
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10. Ai Long Nai
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Enjoyed, lighthearted, love at first sight for one of the main characters
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11. Ai no Kotodama
Japanese Movie - 2007
An older movie, but enjoyable. Good acting.
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12. The Ambiguous Focus
Chinese Drama - 2018, 6 episodes
This was a confronting series to watch. It reminded me you need to be brave when it comes t communication. Deals with manipulation, betrayal, suicidal issues.
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13. Ameiro Paradox
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Lovely surprise … would love to see a session 2. A favourite.
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14. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Really enjoyed.
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15. Our Skyy 2: Bad Buddy
Thai Special - 2023, 1 episode
Way too short. Only learn that they are still together but hiding it from their parents and doing a poor job of hiding it from their friends.
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16. Bad Guy
Korean Drama - 2024, 4 episodes
Direct short drama
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17. Be Loved in House
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Lightish … not too bad.
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18. Be Mine SuperStar
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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19. Because of You
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
I enjoyed this. Way too short.
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20. Behind Cut (Movie)
Korean Movie - 2022
Was so brief. Needed more romance … but storyline was good.
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21. Big Dragon
Thai Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Not as bad as many of the comments suggested. Not as good as many of the BLs out there.
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22. Blueming
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
Endearing and sweet.
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23. Bokura no Shokutaku
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Charmingly awkward… hope there is another season
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24. Bokura no Shokutaku Spin Off
Japanese Special - 2023, 1 episode
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25. BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen
Japanese Special - 2023, 3 episodes
Cutesy
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26. Boys Love
Japanese Movie - 2006
Sad, on many levels
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27. Boys Love 2
Japanese Movie - 2007
One for an adult audience. Sleeping around, obsession, murder, rape. Leaves a bitter taste.
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28. Cherry Blossoms After Winter
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Another lovely drama, about the awkwardness of falling in love; with the added difficulty, of being gay in a predominantly homophobic society.
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29. Cherry Magic Thailand
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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30. Close Friend
Thai Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
There short stories are hit and miss in my opinion.
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31. Coffee Melody
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Thank god for the two couples acting ability … especially given they where required to repeat the same dialogue over and over.This drama had some promise, yet badly needed better editing, a tighter script and more development of the romances.
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32. Coffee Melody Special Episode
Thai Special - 2022, 2 episodes
This contradicted the previous episode. The issues that where newly raised could and should have been resolved in the last episode.
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33. Color Rush
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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34. Color Rush the Movie
Korean Movie - 2021
Alternative world …
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35. Craving You
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
What possessed me to watch this to the end …
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36. Crazy Handsome Rich
Thai Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
One of the worst storylines I seen. But I like the lead actors.
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37. Cutie Pie
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Love this. Highly recommend. The chemistry is wonderful; so sweet.
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38. Cutie Pie: Special Episode
Thai Special - 2023, 4 episodes
Felt unfinished
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39. Dark Blue Kiss
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
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40. Dark Blue and Moonlight
Taiwanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
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41. Dark Blue And Moonlight Special
Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes
If you enjoyed main series, I’d skip this. Way too ambiguous.
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42. Don't Say No
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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43. Don't Say No Special
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
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44. The Eclipse
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
I’m mixed about this. Really didn’t like parts of the plot line. Made some interesting points though.
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45. The Eighth Sense
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
A more realistic and mature approach than most.
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46. Even Sun Series
Thai Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
Good acting (for the most part). Bones of story were good. Needed another episode before the last showing the growing feelings of the two couples … who seemed to jump from potential feelings to love, in the blink of an eye. Potential here for this to have been so much better. Credit to the main couple and a few of the supporting cast who saved this one.
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47. First Love for the Third Time
Korean Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
The acceptance of love in spite of gender done in a unique fashion.
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48. Fish Upon the Sky
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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49. Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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50. Gen Y
Thai Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
Enjoyed the Kit & Mark and Pok & Tong couples. Frustrating. Too vanilla with main two couples.
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51. Gen Y 2
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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52. Given
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
I had read most of the Magna so I knew the storyline … probably helped my enjoyment of this drama … although it only covered the first books, not the series.
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53. Golden Blood
Thai Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
Better direction would have done wonders. Liked that the friend group/potential lovers was a mixed group and not all male.
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54. Happy Merry Ending
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Enjoyed this well done drama.
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55. Hidden Agenda
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Another sweet romance from this pair
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56. HIStory2: Boundary Crossing
Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes
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57. HIStory3: Make Our Days Count
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
Need tissues.
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58. HIStory3: Trapped
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
The HIStory series is always worth a watch.
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59. HIStory4: Close to You
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
My favourite HIStory. Highly recommend.
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60. I Feel You Linger in the Air
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
The slightly higher mark is for the commitment to eras demonstrated. Comfusing ending.
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61. BKPP
Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes
This handled the struggle of coming to terms with falling for a person of the same gender as well as the fear of confronting possible family and society bias (if choosing to move forward), really well.
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62. I Told Sunset About You Part 2
Thai Drama - 2021, 5 episodes
Sequel to, I told you about sunset. Whilst my heart broke for Oh-aew, I did enjoy this well directed drama.
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63. I Will Hit You
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Lovely surprise, really enjoyed. Good comedy. Well directed.
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64. Individual Circumstances
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Another chance. … with an understanding of individual feelings. And forgiveness/compassion of the consequence's of a lack of communication.
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65. Jack Frost
Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
Not an easy watch, but worth watching… a unique viewpoint
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66. Jazz for Two
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Something a little different. Sad and pleasant mixed together.
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67. Jun and Jun
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
I enjoyed this … sweet couple
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68. Junjou
Japanese Movie - 2010
Worth a watch
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69. Kabe Sa Doujin Sakka no Neko Yashiki-kun wa Shouninyokkyou wo Kojiraseteiru
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Worth a watch
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70. Living with Him
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
A delight. Highly recommend.
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71. Kieta Hatsukoi
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Comical, light hearted and G rated. This delivers.
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72. KinnPorsche
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
An adult gay romance, so a breath of fresh air in the genre. Touched on many darker aspects of life. Left loose ends in character relationships between family members and non main couples. In my top five. Tong Thanayut Thakoonauttaya deserves an award for his portrayal of Tankhun.
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73. KinnPorsche Side Story
Thai Special - 2022, 1 episode
Should have been included in the main story.
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74. Miracle
Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 13 episodes
Very refreshing.
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75. Last Twilight
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Good story, well told with good cast. Heartwarming.
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76. Last Twilight in Phuket
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
A brief wrap up on initial series, as well as insight into things to come.
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77. Laws of Attraction
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Focus was more on storyline than romance. Majority of acting was good, but the bad couple of actors were quite awful.
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78. Life Senjou no Bokura: Director's Cut
Japanese Movie - 2020
Ito is one of the luckiest characters ever. Spanning many years, this movie focuses on being brave enough to be honest with yourself AND live your own life.
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79. Light
Taiwanese Movie - 2021
Adult. Although involves prostitution it is a heartwarming story
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80. Saebit Boys' High School Council
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Interesting choice for the main characters personality; at first I thought he had a form of autism, as he is genuinely honest. Enjoyed the insightful friend character, who only ever wished everyone happiness. My emotions swayed with this one.
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81. Like Love
Chinese Drama - 2014, 15 episodes
I enjoyed this, however in my opinion it’s unconcluded. The sequel stopped part way through?
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82. Long Time No See
Korean Drama - 2017, 5 episodes
Enjoyable, feel good (for a gangster) movie
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83. Love by Chance
Thai Drama - 2018, 14 episodes
A series with depth.
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84. Love by Chance 2
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
This sequel has merits.
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85. Love Class Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Charming in its own unique way.
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86. Love Supremacy Zone
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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87. Love Storm
Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes
A new favourite, really like this series. Great couples chemistry. Initial couple would have received a 9 review. Only fault, the trauma faced by Sky‘s character was dealt with too lightly, thus overall not deserving of a 9 review.
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88. Love in the Air: Special Episode
Thai Special - 2022, 1 episode
Nice to see these couples again
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89. Love Mechanics
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
A reminder that happiness needs to be fought for.
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90. Love Syndrome III: Uncut Version
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
This wasn’t nearly as bad as painted. In my opinion the script, direction and editing all needed work. Particularly in regard to revealing the background story, as this is billed as a third instalment of a series that does not have instalments one and two produced … and thus needs to be viewed as a stand alone drama. Insights into the background story were vague and I needed to read the synopsis of the novels to understand what had happened to date. Once revealed, as the actors say, horrible things occurred, yet how they moved from initial hatred to soulmate love is left unexplained. Despite this, I do think this drama is worth a watch. Majority of the acting is good although the sex scenes look too contrived.
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91. Love Syndrome: The Beginning
Thai Movie - 2024
There are complex issues in this one, and I would have been so confused if I hadn’t read the books/seen Love Syndrome 3. An extra 20 mins to show the development of the main couples stories would have gone a long way to understanding why the characters were behaving as they were.
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92. Lovely Writer
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
I couldn’t help but want to see Gene’s journey.
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93. Manner of Death
Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes
i didn’t enjoy this as much as I thought I would; I didn’t think the storytelling was good enough.Has a darkness to it.
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94. The Ghost and I Becoming Family
Taiwanese Movie - 2022
A comedy bromance.
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95. Mood Indigo
Japanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
Sad, compelling and erotic.1 of 4
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96. Pornographer
Japanese Drama - 2018, 6 episodes
This is a must watch if you want to see the series. In a way I wish I’d just watched Mood Indigo and learnt that the main character found someone who loves them. 2 of 4
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97. Pornographer - Spring Life
Japanese Movie - 2021
Less than 30 hour. Allows us to see the bond between the two isn‘t broken. 3 of 4.
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98. Moonlight Chicken
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Loved it. The chemistry between Earth and Mix is spot on, Gemini and Fourth are brilliant. It has a mature script and good direction.
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99. Pornographer
Japanese Movie - 2021
Final in the series. Doesn’t leave me with a feeling of certainty about the couple’s future … but that’s a reflection of reality. 4 of 4
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100. Mr.Heart
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Worth a watch.