The cheating of emotions

Tencent

In a realm dominated by the formidable Wen clan, Wei Wu Xian (Xiao Zhan) forms an unexpected bond with the righteous Lan Wang Ji (Wang Yi Bo). Their discovery of the Wen clan chief's sinister plot leads them to challenge his schemes, but their efforts result in Wei Wu Xian’s mysterious disappearance, leaving their world in turmoil. Sixteen years later, Wei Wu Xian returns to a land plagued by mysterious murders and rekindles his alliance with Lan Wang Ji. Together, they must unravel the dark conspiracy behind the killings and confront the shadowy figure orchestrating the chaos. Can they solve the mystery and restore peace, or will the dangers of the past resurface to thwart their quest? This 2019 Chinese drama, based on the hit novel Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, was directed by Steve Cheng and Chan Ka Lam.

The Untamed

Highschooler Ito (Shirasu Jin) is a serious, hard-working student who feels unfulfilled until he meets Nishi (Raiku), a naïve and friendly classmate. While walking home from school, Ito challenges himself by walking along a white line and encounters Nishi, instantly falling for his uncomplicated charms. After a passionate kiss reveals their mutual feelings, the story follows their journey from late childhood into adulthood, facing challenges that test their love. Based on a 2017 manga, this film explores the evolving relationship between two young men as they navigate life's complexities. "Life~ Love on the Line" is a 2020 Japanese film directed by Ninomiya Takashi that delves into the tender and transformative nature of first love.

Life~Love on the Line (Director's Cut)

💞 Strings of Fate 💞 Team

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

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

Friendless loner Kazunari Hira (Riku Hagiwara) is having a miserable time at high school. Things get even worse for him as the new semester starts, and he finds himself in a deeply uncomfortable situation. He is unexpectedly rescued by the wildly popular Sou Kiyoi (Yusei Yagi). Hira can’t help falling for the dashing Kiyoi, but thinks he has no chance of winning his classmate’s heart. However, it turns out Kiyoi has a secret dream – one that could possibly bring them together. Will this connection drive them apart? Or could it lead them to an unlikely love? This 2021 Japanese BL series was was directed by Mai Sakai and based on a novel by Yuu Nagira.

My Beautiful Man

🥂The Ginger Ale 🥂 Team

LINE TV

Hsiao Li Cheng (Charles Tu), a top sales manager at a leading wedding planning company, is a pro at closing deals, but struggles with matters of the heart. He’s long harbored feelings for his childhood crush, Liu Mei Fang (Cindy Chi), and he enlists his charming co-worker Teng Mu Ren (Anson Chen) to pose as his date, hoping to catch Mei Fang's BL-loving eye, but Mu Ren's role begins to blur into something else. Meanwhile, the company's creative director, Yeh Hsing Ssu (Michael An), finds himself entangled in an unexpected relationship with his step-brother, Fu Yung Chieh (Wico Lin). As these four men navigate their complicated emotions and intertwined lives, they discover that love can lead to surprising and transformative paths. Part of the fourth installment in the popular “HIStory series,” “HIStory 4: Close to You” is a 2021 Taiwanese BL drama directed by Chen Yi Yu.

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