BL DRAMAS

KKTV

Growing up in a large, wealthy family, the three Yuan brothers – Jun Cheng (Lee Si Kang), Jun Dao (Will Chang), and Jun Ping (Jerom Alouf Huang) – share an unbreakable bond despite being half-brothers. As they navigate the complexities of love, each brother faces unique emotional challenges that test their relationships and personal desires. Struggling against societal expectations and personal doubts, they must find the courage to pursue their true feelings and fight for the love they deeply want. This is a 2020 Taiwanese BL romance directed by Zero Chou.

Because of You 2020

Han Tae Joo (Han Gi Chan), heir to a powerful business family, can hardly catch a break from his oppressive parents – to the point that his close friend, Gang Gook (Jang Eui Soo), serves as his unofficial bodyguard. But as their high school days unfold, they begin questioning whether their bond goes beyond friendship. When a new student, Hye Mi (Choi Gyu Ri), shows interest in Gang Gook, tension mounts between the two boys. Will this spark Tae Joo and Gang Gook to confront their feelings, or will it push them apart for good? This 2020 South Korean BL series was directed by Hwang Da Seul.

Where Your Eyes Linger

Bai Luo Yin (Timmy Xu) discovers that his estranged mother has remarried a high-ranking official, making him stepbrothers with Gu Hai (Johnny Huang), his new classmate. Navigating the complexities of their new family dynamic, Luo Yin must confront the tensions of adolescence and the challenges of living under the same roof as someone who was once a stranger. As they clash with each other and collaborate with their classmates, the lines between rivalry and camaraderie blur, leading them to explore a deeper connection. Can these stepbrothers redefine their relationship beyond mere family ties, or will the weight of their circumstances drive them apart? This 2016 Chinese BL drama, based on a novel by Zhu Wen Jiao (Chai Ji Dan), was directed by Ding Wei.

Addicted

The Addicted Team

LINE TV

High school students Xiang Hao Ting (Song Wei En) and Yu Xi Gu (Huang Juan Zhi) are polar opposites: Hao Ting is a rebellious extrovert, while Xi Gu is a reserved bookworm. When Hao Ting’s girlfriend takes an unexpected interest in Xi Gu, it puts the quiet student directly in Hao Ting’s crosshairs. Initially driven by jealousy and rivalry, Hao Ting’s confrontations with Xi Gu reveal deeper layers of their personalities. As Hao Ting’s troubled past and Xi Gu’s painful loss come to light, their animosity gradually transforms into an unexpected bond. Through clashes and shared vulnerabilities, the power of love and understanding might just bring these unlikely souls together before their high school days end. This 2019 Taiwanese BL drama, part of the third installment of the “HIStory” series, was directed by Tsai Mi Chieh.

HIStory 3: Make Our Days Count

BL Lovers Team

After a deadly shooting leaves a police officer and a crime boss dead, Meng Shao Fei (Jake Hsu) spends four years tracking down Tang Yi (Chris Wu), the only survivor and new head of the Hsin-Tien Group. Both men are searching for answers, but Tang Yi seems intent on exacting his own form of justice, harboring a dark secret that complicates his motives. Locked in a dangerous game of wits, Tang Yi and Shao Fei are kidnapped together, forcing them to team up to escape while blurring the lines between loyalty, desire, and revenge. Will their deadly dance lead to the truth—or to destruction? This 2019 Taiwanese drama is the third installment in the “HIStory” series.

HIStory 3: Trapped

Is there a right and wrong way to love? In "Right or Wrong," single father college professor Shi Yi Jie (Jiang Chang Hui) develops unexpected romantic feelings for Fei Sheng Zhe (Zhang Hang), a younger male student he hired to help care for his daugther. "Crossing the Line" follows two stepbrothers Qiu Zi Yuan (Zach Lu) and Xia Yu Hao (Fandy Fan) struggling with their forbidden attraction. These interconnected stories delve into the blurred lines of love, challenging traditional boundaries and exploring relationships that defy conventional expectations. A follow-up to "HIStory 1" from 2017, this is a 2018 Taiwanese BL web drama series directed by multiple directors across its two storylines.

HIStory 2

Buddy Buddy

In a series of three separate stories, love has a funny way of making itself known: "My Hero" features a woman's spirit that inhabits young man Gu Si Ren's (Jiang Yun Lin) body, giving her one week to reconnect with her former lover Mai Ying Xiong (Aaron Lai). "Stay Away From Me" follows a friend's attempts to spark romance between superstar Cheng Ching (Duke Wu) and his new stepbrother Feng He (Edison Song). "Obsessed" centers on reincarnated young man Shao Yi Chen (Teddy Ren) struggling not to fall for Jiang Jing Teng (Bernard He) again in his new life. Each story presents an unconventional narrative about love, connection, and destiny. This 2017 Taiwanese web drama series offers three distinct perspectives on love's unpredictable nature.

HIStory 1

Rakuten TV

Highschooler Ito (Shirasu Jin), a serious 17-year-old, feels unfulfilled and often challenges himself by walking along a road's white line. During one of these moments, he encounters Nishi (Raiku), a friendly and naïve fellow student. Instantly drawn to Nishi's uncomplicated nature, Ito finds himself falling in love. Their relationship blossoms as they meet while returning home from school, and a passionate kiss reveals their mutual feelings. The drama follows their journey from late childhood into adulthood, exploring the challenges that test their young love. Based on a hit 2017 manga, "Life~ Love on the Line" is a 2020 Japanese drama series directed by Ninomiya Takashi.

Life~Love on the Line

💞 Strings of Fate 💞 Team

The King of Goryeo (Joo Jin Mo) is under pressure to produce a male heir after marrying Yuan Dynasty princess No Guk (Song Ji Hyo). However, there’s an obstacle standing in his way: he is in love with Hong Rim (Zo In Sung), the male head of his royal guard, and has no interest in consummating his marriage with the Queen. In desperation, the King orders the Queen and Hong Rim to have a child together, who he will then pretend is his own, but his scheme backfires when the duo starts to fall for one another! When the King learns what has happened, he flies into a violent rage, forcing Hong Rim to go on the run, but Hong Rim will not give up on his love for the Queen. Will true love win the day – or will tragedy strike a fatal blow? This award-winning 2008 South Korean movie was directed by Yoo Ha.

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