A curated collection of BL's I have had the privilege to experience. Some of these are beginner-friendly and some of these are not so beginner-friendly lol. Choose at your own risk.

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As Daonuea (Dunk Natachai Boonprasert) prepares to study abroad for his final year of high school, he decides to confess his long-held feelings for his classmate Khabkluen (Joong Archen Aydin). But after being rejected, Daonuea leaves for Germany with a broken heart. A year later, he returns to Thailand for university, only to discover that not only is Khabkluen at the same school – he’s also living in the same dorm! Though they both try to ignore each other, things take a turn when Daonuea catches the attention of another student, sparking jealousy in Khabkluen. As old feelings resurface, Daonuea must decide if he’s willing to risk his heart again for a second chance at love. This 2022 Thai romance drama was adapted from the novel Depending on the Stars by Peachplease and was directed by New Siwaj Sawatmaneekul.

Star in My Mind

Kuafah (Mek Jirakit Thawornwong), a dedicated doctor, finds himself heartbroken after his girlfriend of seven years leaves him for constantly putting his work first. Determined to move on, he later attends her wedding, only to get into a drunken car accident with his friends, Mesa (Arm Weerayut Chansook) and JJ (Mike Chinnarat Siriphongchawalit). Sentenced to community service in a remote village, Kuafah meets Prince (Mark Jiruntanin Trairattanayon), their fiery volunteer leader. Their initial interactions spark unexpected chemistry, and when Kuafah learns that Mesa has feelings for Prince, he must confront his own growing attraction. Caught between loyalty and desire, Kuafah must decide whether to embrace his feelings or remain the friend he’s always been. This 2022 Thai BL drama, based on the novel “Star and Sky” by Peachhplease, was directed by New Siwaj Sawatmaneekul.

Sky in Your Heart

The handsome TV weather forecaster Mizuki Segasaki (Kouhei Higuchi) is a hit with viewers, who love his calm and mild-mannered personality. Little do they know, it’s all an act! He secretly lives with a penniless manga artist Yoh Tanada (Atsuki Mashiko) – on the condition that his every whim and command is obeyed! When fan Manju (Sayuri Matsumura) learns of the two men’s secret, their “relationship” is put to the test. Will the weather forecaster’s tyranny come to an end – and could it give way to love?

My Personal Weatherman

Cloudy With Chance of Romance

The initial request is strange enough: tattoo artist Kant (First Kanaphan Puitrakul) goes undercover to assist the police with an investigation of a burger shop run by two assassin brothers. The mission gets even stranger when Kant recognizes the younger brother Bison (Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan), as a one-night stand he can’t forget. Determined to get more information for his mission, Kant tries to charm Bison, but his attempts are constantly thwarted by Bison's protective older brother Fadel (Joong Archen Aydin). To get Fadel off his back, Kant drags his fearless and charming best friend, Style (Dunk Natachai Boonprasert), a mechanic with his own history with Fadel. As alliances shift and boundaries grow blurry, Kant must decide what's more important – his mission, or his heart?

The Heart Killers

💰Hired to Woo a Killer💗

Workpoint TV

Ice-cold businessman Lian Kilen Wang (Zee Pruk Panich) and the free-spirited university student Kuea “Kirin” Keerati (NuNew Chawarin Perdpiriyawong) are being pushed into an arranged same-sex relationship by their demanding families. While Kuea is keen on the idea, Lian wants no part of this plan. When life pressures them to live together regardless, Cupid decides to intervene! This 2022 Thai BL drama series was directed by Aoftion Kittipat Jampa.

Cutie Pie

Cutie Love Team

After the death of his parents, Seo Haebom (Ok Jin Uk) was taken in by the Jo family. Raised alongside Jo Taesung (Kang Hee), the two young boys developed a strong brotherly bond, but upon high school, things began to change. Spending all of their time together, both in school and at home, the two boys start to realize the feelings they have for each other have grown into something more.

Cherry Blossoms After Winter

Our love blooms after winter🌸

Principled gossip magazine reporter Satoshi Onoe (Keito Kimura) clashes with his polar opposite – the slobby photographer Motoharu Kaburagi (Yamanaka Jyutaro) – when they are forced to work on celebrity stakeouts together. As they strive to catch exclusive scoops, their rivalry gradually gives way to unexpected romantic feelings. Will their tension escalate, or is an unlikely workplace love story on the horizon? This 2022 Japanese drama is based on a hit manga series by Isaku Natsume.

Candy Color Paradox

🍬Candy Crush🍬

Growing up, Lee Wan (Lee Jong Hyuk) and Shin Gi Tae (Lee Seung Gyu) were best friends, but an unexpected confession from Wan drove Ki Tae away. Seven years later, the two find their paths crossing unexpectedly when Wan interviews for an open position at Ki Tae’s gaming company. Landing the job as an illustrator for an upcoming dating simulator, the former best friends inevitably gravitate toward one another, but this time, things are different. Could love spark between them this second time around? This 2023 South Korean romance series was directed by Lim Hyun Hee.

Our Dating Sim

Re:Try First Love Game

When logical Chu Sang Woo (Jae Chan) is left to do all of the work for a group project on his own, he decides to get revenge by removing the names of the other members from the project. Having been dealt a heavy academic blow by Sang Woo, Jang Jae Young (Park Seo Ham) starts relentlessly tormenting Sang Woo. But when the two are forced to work together once again, their strong feelings of dislike begin to give way to a new kind of attraction. Based on the webtoon of the same name, written by J. Soori, this 2022 South Korean drama was directed by Kim Su Jeong.

Semantic Error

⚔️ Enemies  to Lovers 💕

LINE TV

Childhood friends Teh (Billkin Putthipong Assaratanakul) and Oh Aew (PP Krit Amnuaydechkorn) drifted apart after a childhood dispute. Years later, they unexpectedly reunite at a Chinese language class, where Teh, who comes from a Chinese-Thai family, becomes Oh Aew's language tutor. As they spend time together, their complicated past begins to soften, and new romantic feelings emerge, challenging their previous relationship. Their unexpected reunion sparks a potential rekindling of their friendship and possibly something more. Will they overcome their past differences and explore their growing connection? This is a 2020 Thai drama series written and directed by Boss Naruebet Kuno.

I Told Sunset About You

📫Greetings from the dawn🌅

Yamato (Kentaro Maeda), a charismatic high schooler, and Kakeru (Haru Kashiwagi), his introverted best friend, have shared an unbreakable bond since childhood. Despite their contrasting personalities, their friendship remains strong. However, Yamato harbors deep romantic feelings for Kakeru and yearns to confess his emotions. Kakeru, who has never explored his sexuality, struggles to understand and respond to Yamato's advances. Their friendship hangs in a delicate balance as Yamato contemplates revealing his true feelings. Will his confession destroy their long-standing friendship, or will it mark the beginning of a transformative romantic relationship? This 2023 Japanese drama series was based on a hit manga series of the same name by Mika and was directed by Masahide Izumi, Takayoshi Tanazawa, and Masataka Hayashi.

I Cannot Reach You

✨All I Want is You✨

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.

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