#Philippine Taekwondo

[kavalyera]

toreador who is a martial artist because fighting can be an art who can hear me

[lurkingshan]

Hey Shan!! IDK if you're planning to do a BL wrap up or superlatives or anything like that this year so this question might be a bit too early but um...what has been a few of your favorite first watches for 2024 bls?

Hi Eboni! This is actually pretty good timing for a list because most of the shows that will end within 2024 are already over! The only two I could see maybe making my list that have not ended yet are Love is Like a Poison (Japan) and Blue Canvas of Youthful Days (China), so I'll mention them here (fingers crossed they end well and stay favs).

That said, here are my favorite completed BLs of 2024 (alpha order)!

At 25:00 in Akasaka (Japan, Gaga)

Two actors who first met in college are cast in a bl together, old feelings resurface, and the lines between their professional and private lives start to blur. This show is super beautiful and moody.

Cooking Crush (Thailand, YouTube or WeTV for uncut)

Ten and Prem are my favorite of OffGun's many couples. Ten is a med student with food issues who wants to learn how to cook, and Prem is a chef in training. Their romance is super sweet and I also really like the side couple and friend groups in this one.

Cherry Magic Thailand (Thailand, YouTube or Viu, requires VPN)

I still can't believe this show happened. How on earth did GMMTV manage to make a superior version of Cherry Magic?? Tay Tawan had a lot to do with it, along with a very smart adaptation. It's so sweet and funny and perfect (if you just pretend ep 8 doesn't exist).

City of Stars (Thailand, iQIYI)

I was surprised by how much I liked this charming little Thai pulp. It had an interesting story with strong writing and the pair was very good together. More people should watch it!

I Became the Main Role of a BL Drama (Japan, Gaga)

This is a short and sweet and note perfect BL comedy about two actors falling for each other while making a BL. Loaded with meta jokes about the industry and stan culture and very loving about it.

Knock Knock Boys (Thailand, Gaga)

I am obsessed with this excellent Thai BL that not nearly enough people watched. Two couples, both compelling and sexy and fun, and amazing friendship dynamics. I want everyone to watch it!

Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo (S Korea, iQIYI)

My top BL of the year. It's a second chance romance, you see the characters both in high school and later as adults and I don't really want to spoil anything else about it. It's beautiful, the characters are so compelling, and the story is masterfully told.

Love for Love's Sake (S Korea, iQIYI)

This one is special and quite unique, and I also don't want to spoil much about it! It begins with a basic isekai set up that then goes to some unexpected places. Really, really beautiful show.

Love Sea (Thailand, iQIYI)

Definitely my favorite spicy romance of the year. I really loved a lot about the story for this one, in particular the class dynamics that defined the characters and their relationship, and Mahasamut (played by Fort) is on my list of favorite drama characters this year.

Marahuyo Project (Philippines, YouTube)

We didn't get much from the Philippines this year, but they did drop one absolute banger in this show about a fierce and proud gay kid who gets booted out of school in Manila and sent to live with his grandma and mother on a small island. He makes friends and enemies and starts an LGBTQ+ club, and falls in love along the way.

Mr Mitsuya's Planned Feeding (Japan, fansub)

An excellent age gap romance about a young editor and the chef who writes for his magazine making food together and falling in love. Lots of fun side characters, too. I loved every minute of this show.

Perfect Propose (Japan, Gaga)

Two old friends meet when one of them is in need of housing and one is on the verge of a nervous breakdown from a soul-sucking corporate job, and help each other heal. This one is short and sweet.

Ossan's Love Returns (Japan, Gaga)

This one is technically a sequel, but you can enjoy it without having seen the original (and might like it better that way, tbh). One of the funniest shows of the year and featuring a main couple that is a personal fav and are now on my ride or die list.

Takara's Treasure (Japan, Gaga)

This one is a simple story but so, so sweet. A cute little bean follows his mysterious idol to university and joins the hiking club to get to know him better. They get to know each other slowly and fall in love.

Unknown (Taiwan, Viki)

ALMOST my favorite bl of the year, but we had a few issues on the back end. Despite that, I still loved it a whole lot. A family drama and a love story about two chosen brothers whose relationship changes over time. Easily the best BL Taiwan made this year.

Looking at this list, I am realizing how absolutely invaluable my Gaga and iQIYI subscriptions have become; it's where nearly all my favorite BL is airing.

[twig-tea]

2024 BL/GL/QL Round-Up Post

Since I did this last year, I thought for posterity I'd post another reflection on everything I watched that completed in 2024. For me, that means anything that started in 2023 but the last episode was in 2024 is on this list, but anything that was still be airing after 31 December 2024 11:59 my time (EST) is not on this list, even if the bulk of the show did air in 2024.

A few stats:

[The image is TL;DR for what follows lol]

I watched ~150 discrete pieces of new QL content in 2024 (series/films) that I tracked [It gets complicated with specials and split seasons but I did my best to be consistent]; plus 10 things that I would consider "adjacent". For contrast, I listed 110 pieces of discrete content in 2023; that's a 45% increase year over year!

This clocked in at an est. 900 hours of new BL/GL and adjacent content (up from ~600 in 2023--which also tells us that the content I tracked was a little longer overall because that's a full 50% increase in terms of hours spent).

The new content I watched came from 9 different countries [same as 2023]: (Cambodia [1], Philippines [2, down from 3], Hong Kong [1], Japan [32, up from 18 in 2023], Korea [20; was 19], Myanmar [2, up from 1], Taiwan [12, up from 6], Thailand [75; up from 56], Vietnam [4, down from 7]), China [5], and then 3 joint effort productions from Thailand/Korea [2] and Thailand/Taiwan [1]

This means just under ~47% of the content I watched on this list is from Thailand [close to the 50% in 2023]

So many more shows had multiple or varied distributions this year, but like last year ~85% of my content was on 3 platforms: YouTube [38%; down from 40%], GaGaOoLaLa [30%; up from 23%] and iQIYI [17%; down from 21%] Note: I'm in Canada and my access routes are sometimes affected by that.

As unbelievable as it sounds with all that, I did actually drop shows this year! I dropped 9 shows, which is I think more than I've dropped in my entire previous 20+ years watching queer asian media combined (that might be an exaggeration but I do really hate dropping shows); 4 Thai, 3 Filipino, 1 Taiwanese and 1 Japanese (listed at the very bottom of this post if you want to be messy). I didn't track any dropped shows in 2023.

And if you're wondering how many shows there are in the world in total, I am aware of an additional 11 shows I just did not have time to even start (2 from Cambodia, 4 from the Philippines, 3 from Thailand, and 1 each from Korea and Myanmar). That does not include the vertical short reels that I didn't track this year--see @ellsieee 's tracking post for these--as well as several GL shorts from JPC media YouTube channel and Sastra film app YouTube channel that I just have not had time to try or even keep track of, though I do peek in on them to see if there's anything that looks particularly good, and I do always link these folks in my GL round-ups.

All of this doesn't include re-watches or catching up on old shows, or non-QL queer media, or non-queer media (the hets sometimes do deserve rights); but does include films as well as shows.

I hope you all appreciate that with this much content, and with my general brand of being unable to make decisions, I really struggled to narrow down a top 10 list. What follows is the best I could do lol

Top 25 QLs I'd Recommend From This Year:

[Links are self-indulgently to what I thought was the most relevant post I'd made this year relevant to that series/media, mostly spoiler-free pitches]

She Loves to Cook and She Loves to Eat S2 (Tsukutabe) [GL]

Love in the Big City

Love For Love's Sake

Tadaima Okaeri [anime]

Ossan no pantsu ga nandatte ii janai ka (Oppan)

Marahuyo Project

Knock Knock Boys

Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo

Love is Like a Poison (Doku koi)

Ossan's Love Returns

Twilight out of Focus [anime]

At 25:00 in Akasaka

Cooking Crush

Cherry Magic [anime]

Cherry Magic Thailand

Takara no Vidro

Soul Sisters / Twin Rabbits [GL]

Perfect Propose

Unknown the series

Paradise of Thorns [film]

Blue Canvas of Youthful Days

The Secret of Us [GL]

Mr Mitsuya's Planned Feeding (Mitsuya-Sensei)

The Time of Fever

A Man Who Defies the World of BL S3

I tried to put these in some kind of order but honestly if you asked me to rank them the numbering would change all the time and I would combust. The ones I liked best are closer to the top of this list. I also debated back and forth on whether Paradise of Thorns counts as QL so many times. But in the end I decided the main character was queer and queer romance of a sort was at the heart of the drama, so I've left it in this list even though technically it should probably sit with the 'adjacent's.

Worth noting that though only ~20% of the content I watched was from Japan, ~45% of my favourites were from Japan.

+5 notable pulp offerings worth mentioning:

Bagan Beginning (Myanmar)

City of Stars (Thailand)

Gym Affairs (China)

To the Ex Who Hated Me (Korea, GL)

Under the Oak Tree (Vietnam)

I think I'll do a top 10 GL post separately since we had enough content to warrant a top 10 (yay!) but this is already long enough. I just want to take a second to acknowledge that this year was so much better than in 2023 when I didn't feel like I could recommend any of the new GL shows. Thank you content creators for better and more GL in 2024, please keep that energy for 2025!

Bonus: Not a QL but worth calling out:

How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (Thai film)

I saw both this and Paradise of Thorns in theatres during the Toronto International Film Festival and they were both so powerful! Extremely different tones but they surprisingly hit on similar themes, and very beautifully filmed. HTMMBGD was a complicated film filled with very rounded and complex characters, and I still think about it all the time. Very excited for more folks to have access to both of these soon.

Sidenote: The fact that I watched 45% more shows in 2024 than I did in 2023 and still managed to keep my rec list to 30 (*cough1cough*) does seem to back up the general feeling that though we had more content, we didn't have a proportional rise in good content. I do want to crunch those numbers in another post.

Double Plus Bonus: Best Older QL Content I watched for the first time in 2024:

Life as a Girl / Joshi-teki Seikatsu (Japan, 2018; I'm so sad I missed out on this one for so long due to misinfo, it is fantastic! Thanks to @so-much-yet-to-learn for helping propel me to this one)

Iron Ladies (Thailand, 2000; thank you for the rec, @happypotato48)

Nacchan's Secret / Himitsu no Nacchan (Japan, 2023; thank you @furritsubs for making this watch possible)

Can I Buy Your Love From a Vending Machine / Sono Koi, Jihanki de Kaemasuka? (Japan, 2023; thanks to @nicks-den for making this watch possible)

I Fell In Love with the Villainness (Japan, 2023; watched because of a convo with @pilanthitasanilaphat)

Doi Boy (Thailand, 2023; this one I had on my list and just had to work up the energy to watch, but it was a beautiful film and I'm glad I did)

BL Metamorphosis (Japan, 2022; another thank you to @furritsubs)

Dear Dad (India, 2016; thanks to @neuroticbookworm for the rec!)

Salty Blue / Kakenuketara, Umi (Japan, 2023, thank you again @nicks-den!)

[I can't believe I forgot this at first] The Miracle of Teddy Bear (Thailand, 2022, thanks for going on that journey and writing great meta with me and for calling me out for forgetting @lurkingshan!)

There is so much good content in the world and despite my best efforts I haven't seen everything! So grateful to the fansubbers and people who write about past shows so that those of us who missed them the first time still get a chance to see them.

In terms of my output based on all this input, I continued not lurking this year, and have enjoyed it very much; see my Top 10 posts from 2024 here as well as the content I linked in my recommended shows above--going through the process of adding those links really highlighted to me how much more I've written this year, and how much more motivated I am to write about shows I love. It's no surprise I had dedicated posts for most of my top shows! To highlight a few specific projects this year that I'm proud of, I participated in the Love in the Big City Book Club read and watch-alongs organized by @lurkingshan, which was such a fun project that I am grateful for, and I started my GL Odds and Ends posts (tagged with #gl recs) that I am still feeling out but am really enjoying seeing the impact whenever someone watches a show because they found out about it through one of my posts. I also made an appearance on several episodes of @the-conversation-pod and had an incredible time trying out different things in a quarterly 'Dispatch' and having some really rich conversations with @bengiyo and @shortpplfedup. I love this corner of tumblr that we've carved out for ourselves as a QL watching community, and I just want to say to everyone I've interacted with in 2024: Thank you, and wish good things for you all in 2025!

Full list of 2024 shows under the cut for anyone curious! [Mostly in order it completed but may be slightly off--if a special aired immediately after the final episode I only list them as one thing and count the airing of the special as the end date, for example].

Bagan Beginning

Love Senior the Series

After SunDown

VIP Only

Twins the Series

Last Twilight

Night Dream the Series

My Universe

Bake Me Please special episode

Sahara Sensei to Tori Kun / Mr Sahara and Toki-kun

Love for Love's Sake

7 Days Before Valentine

Happy Ending

PitBabe the series

For Him the series

Cooking Crush

The Sign

Chaser Game W

Playboyy the series

Perfect Propose

Ossan's Love Returns

Tsukuritai Onna to Tabetai Onna S2 / She Loves to Cook and She Loves to Eat

Cherry Magic Th

Dead Friend Forever

Sukidoya / Although I Love You and You / Sukiyaken kedo dou yaroka?

Healing Thingyan

Love You in Every Multiverse

Cherry Magic (anime)

Please Teach Me

Anti Reset

Jazz for Two

Blank the Series

A Secretly Love

To Be Continued the series

Love is Better the Second time around / Koi wo Surunara Nidome ga Joto

City of Stars

Sea You Soon

Human Too

Man Who Defies the World of BL s3

Gray Shelter / Gray Currents / Grey Current

Gym Affairs

1000 Years Old the Series

Love is Like a Cat

To the Ex Who Hated Me

Lady Boy Friends the series

Deep Night the series + Special Episode

Unknown the series

Memory in the Letter

You are My Star

Lonely Girls

Boys Be Brave / Roommates / I Can't Confess

Blossom Campus

Two Worlds

VIP Only special episode

Pray In Love

I Fell In Love with My Male Best Friend

Friend With Benefit

Stay By My Side special episode

23.5

You Made My Day

Living With Him

City Boy Log pt3

Anti-Reset special episode

The Time of Huan Nan

Xiao Xiang Yi Jiu

Inverse Identity

At 25:00 in Akasaka

Only Boo!

Tadaima Okaeri

Love Bully (Club Friday)

Blank the Series S2

Marahuyo Project

The Two of Us

Blue Boys

OMG Vampire!

My Stand-In

We Are the series

Ossan no pantsu ga nandatte ii janai ka / Oppan

Wandee Goodday

Under the Oak Tree

The Rebound

Love Enemy

Love in the Apocalypse

Bad Guy

My Marvellous Dream is You/ Dream the Series

Century of Love

Knock Knock Boys

Be Your Star

Meet You at the Blossom

BOYTOY

The Secret of Us

Ayaka is in love with Hiroko / Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-sempai ni koi shiteru

My Love Mix-Up!

This Love Doesn't Have Long Beans

Love Sea the series

Cosmetic Playlover

City Boy Log s4

Sunset Vibes

Mr Mitsuya's Planned Feeding

Takara no Vidro / Takara's Treasure

Paradise of Thorns

I Hear the Sunspot

The Time of Fever / when your temperature reaches my fingertips

4 Minutes The Trainee

Twilight out of Focus

Happy of the End

The On1y One

Live in Love

Heaven'sxCandy

The Two of Us s2

Addicted Heroin

I Saw You In My Dream

Monster Next Door

Our Golden Times

Affair

First Note of Love

Battle of the Writers

Reverse 4 U

Unlock Your Love

Chaser Game W s2

Let free the Curse of Taekwondo

Uncle Unknown

The Hidden Moon the series

Love in the Big City [the series]

Smells Like Green Spirit

Red Whisper

Eccentric Romance/PT is Love

My Damn Business

Apple My Love

Dominant Yakuza and Wimpy Corporate Slave

The Nipple Talk

Kidnap the series

Every You Every Me

Jack & Joker

People Come Later

Blue Canvas of Youthful Days

The Loyal Pin

Let's Eat Together Aki and Haru 2

Love is Like a Poison / doku koi: doku mo sugireba koi to naru

Bad Guy My Boss

Haunted Hearts

Seoul Blues

The Renovation

Love Sick 2024

Love in the Big City [the film]

Spare Me Your Mercy / Euthanasia

Soul Sisters / Twin Rabbits

My Hot Butch Roommate

Whisper Me a Love Song / Sasayaku you ni koi wo utau

Boys' Christmas

Bonus: FuFuKnows bi-weekly shorts [every other week they post a short film, almost always a QL storyline; there were 23 in 2024]

And those QL-adjacent shows I mentioned [these are all adapted from QL media or starred QL actors or were part of a QL franchise but did not have a canon queer romance at the core of its storytelling]:

The Spirealm

Close Friend 3 - Soju Bomb

How to Make a Million Before Grandma Dies

Man Suang

High School Return Of A Gangster / I, a Gangster, Became a High Schooler

Kimi to Yukite Saku: Shinsengumi Seishunroku

Hoshikuzu Telepath

A Balloon's Landing

Peaceful Property

My Strawberry Film

The shows I dropped:

Time the series

Beside You

Sugar Dog Life

The Whisperer

Kiseki in Tokyo

Q18

Sky Valley

The Fate Trap

Dear Miss Becky

And as a shout-out in penance, the shows I had on my list to get to but haven't yet watched:

A Blue Sky (Cambodia)

Ending Friend (Cambodia)

Pretty Boys (Philippines - requires an access fee on VivaMax+)

Oh My Boo (Philippines)

The Perfect Heartbreak (Philippines)

Where I found You (Philippines)

My_ the series (Myanmar)

What's In My Bag (Korean GL - requires an access fee on Vimeo)

Complicated (Thai)

Club Friday: Hot Love Issue (Thai)

2nd Chance (Thai; not to be confused with Second Chance, this was a smaller 3-episode short series from this year)

Thank you for reading!

[gunsatthaphan]

~ Monthly BL Breakdown: October 2024 ~ 

☔️ Happy November!!! 🍂 (and Happy Halloween 🎃👻)

Disclaimer: ALL shows can be streamed here or here, as well as on Youtube and other platforms. For more info on where to watch what, check out this post! 

New breakdowns are coming at the end of every month - feel free to add stuff! -> previous breakdowns

What came out this month? (green = seen/currently watching)

🌟 Fourever You - October 3rd (Thailand)

🌟 Uncle Unknown - October 4th (Taiwan)

🌟 My Damn Business - October 5th (South Korea)

🌟 Every You, Every Me - October 6th (Thailand)

🌟 DMD Friendship: It Takes Two (reality show) - October 6th (Thailand) 

🌟 Eccentric Romance - October 10th (South Korea) 

🌟 Blue Complex - October 10th (South Korea)

🌟 Taming the Bad Boy - October 15th (South Korea)

🌟 Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo - October 17th (South Korea)

🌟 Love in the Big City - October 21st (South Korea) 

🌟 See Your Love - October 23rd (Taiwan)

🌟 See You (movie) - October 25th (Taiwan) 

🌟 Perfect Propose: Dream Edition - October 25th (Japan) 

🌟 Blue Canvas of Youthful Days - October 26th (China)

🌟 Perfect 10 Liners - October 27th (Thailand) ✅

🌟 Stealing From My CEO - October 27th (China) 

Monthly Likes / Dislikes

❣️ - Nothing overwhelming going on lately lol but I'm currently enjoying Peaceful Property a lot, it's so unique and fun and I really hope they consider adding more stuff like this in their 2025 lineup!! 🥺

New series & movie announcements

🎥 8 Hours (sequel to 4 Minutes) - Coming 2025

🎥 A Perfect Match - Date TBA (Taiwan)

🎥 Knock Out - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Who Can Define Popularity - Date TBA (South Korea)

🎥 Haunted Hearts - Date TBA (Philippines)

🎥 About Faith - Date TBA (South Korea)

🎥 Love Casting (BL reality show) - Date TBA (Taiwan)

🎥 Eyes on You - Date TBA (Hong Kong)

🎥 Winter is not the death of Summer but the birth of Spring - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Beloved Enemy (novel adaption from the author of My Stand In) - Date TBA (?)

🎥 Match Play - Date TBA (South Korea)

Other news from the BL world

❗️ The Korean BL Love Class will get a third season, allegedly with the same cast from the previous seasons. Further details are unknown.

❗️ A second season for the Thai BL 4 Minutes was announced titled 8 Hours. The author Sammon will partner with Be On Cloud again and the show will go into production in 2025.

❗️ Actors Mew Suppasit and Tul Pakorn publicly got engaged at the launch event of Mew's new single "Absence".

❗️ The Thai network channel One31 held their 2025 lineup on October 17th. The following BL productions were announced:

Taste

The Wicked Game

Love Carved in the Moonlight

❗️ The Thai production company Idolfactory released a teaser for their upcoming lineup for 2025. The corresponding event will be held on January 12th. The teaser however revealed the following series prior to the event:

Interminable (starring BillyBabe)

My Sweetheart Jom (starring SaintPoom)

Cranium (starring BeckyFreen)

Somewhere Somehow (starring FayMay)

❗️ After it was disclosed that DMD actors Thomas and Kong would no longer participate in the upcoming series The Next Prince, it was announced that Net S. and JJ R. will take the roles of Calvin and Jay respectively.

❗️ GMMTV released a statement saying that the announcement of the winner of the Y-Find contest has been postponed from October 31st to November 30th due to the large number of submissions. Earlier this year the company announced the project as a way for Thai fans to submit original stories, one of which will be chosen to be adapted into a series. Whether or not the postponement will have any effect on the company's upcoming 2025 lineup event is unclear.

Upcoming series & movies for November:

👉🏻 Bad to Bed - November 2nd (Taiwan)

👉🏻 Love in the Air: Koi no Yokan (remake of Love in the Air) - November 3rd (Japan)

👉🏻 Our Youth - November 5th (Japan)

👉🏻 Episode 9. Nineteen, Eighteen (special ep) - November 9th (South Korea)

👉🏻 All the Liquors (movie) - November 13th (South Korea)

👉🏻 Caged Again - November 15th (Thailand)

👉🏻 Your Sky - November 17th (Thailand)

👉🏻 Mhom Ped Sawan (bl side story) - November 17th (Thailand)

[duvewing]

update: 7

the bots finally found me

[lazzarella]

BL Masterlist

Decided to make a new masterlist of BLs I've watched, so I can keep it updated, and keep the other one as it was when I posted it (though I did update it a few times, so I have to try an un-update it lol)

Currently watching:

Perfect 10 Liners; Ossan's Love Thailand; Sweet Tooth, Good Dentist

Tentative overall top 10:

My Personal Weatherman and Moonlight Chicken tied for first place :P

KinnPorsche

Cherry Magic (Thailand)

Kidnap

Century of Love

Wandee Goodday

Old Fashion Cupcake

A Tale Of Thousand Stars

Cherry Magic (Japan)

Only Friends

All of the series I’ve watched ranked by country under the cut (an idea I borrowed from @/dramalets)

Thailand (avg rating 8.4)

Moonlight Chicken

KinnPorsche

Cherry Magic

Kidnap

Wandee Goodday

Century of Love 

The Heart Killers

A Tale of Thousand Stars

Ossan's Love Thailand

Only Friends

Gelboys

Never Let Me Go

My School President (tied with NLMG tbh)

Be My Favourite

I Told Sunset About You

Cupid’s Last Wish

Manner of Death

Love in Translation

Laws of Attraction

Monster Next Door

We Are

Vice Versa

A Boss and a Babe

Hidden Agenda

Last Twilight

Ghost Host, Ghost House

Enchanté

Lovely Writer

The Sign

Star in My Mind

Love Mechanics

Spare Me Your Mercy

Bad Buddy

Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart!

The Trainee

4Minutes

Not Me

Every You, Every Me

Love Sea

This Love Doesn’t Have Long Beans

Theory of Love

Your Sky

ThamePo

To Be Continued

Big Dragon

Sky In Your Heart

The Love of Winter (only 2 eps so feels like cheating XD)

Japan (avg rating 8.2)

(Using the English titles)

My Personal Weatherman

Old Fashion Cupcake

Our Dining Table

Jack O' Frost

Happy of the End

What Did You Eat Yesterday?

Cherry Magic etc

My Beautiful Man

Takara's Treasure

Love is a Poison

Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to be Recognized

When it Rains it Pours

Love is Better the Second Time Around

Life: Love on the Line

Living With Him

Ossan’s Love

At 25:00 in Akasaka

Cosmetic Playlover

Perfect Propose

Although I Love You, and You?

My Love Mix-Up

Candy Color Paradox

I Cannot Reach You

Mr Unlucky Has No Choice But to Kiss

South Korea (avg rating 7.4)

Boys Be Brave!

Blueming

Semantic Error

Love for Love’s Sake

Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo

Choco Milk Shake

The New Employee

Love Tractor

Our Dating Sim

Fake Buddies

Bon Appetit

Roommates of Poongduck 304

The Director Who Buys Me Dinner

Love Class

Behind Cut

Happy Merry Ending

Cherry Blossoms After Winter

Bump Up Business

Kissable Lips

Ocean Likes Me

Taiwan (avg rating 7.4)

See Your Love

First Note of Love

Be Loved In House: I Do

Innocent

Other countries (not ranked):

Meet You at the Blossom (I know it’s a Thailand/Taiwan co-production, but as it’s a Chinese story set in China with mostly Chinese actors, I’ve mentally filed it as China)

Meet Me Outside (Philippines)

On hold for now:

1000 Years Old; Cutie Pie; I Feel You Linger in the Air; Ossan’s Love Returns; Step by Step; The Untamed; Word of Honour; La Pluie; Only Boo!

MyDramaList / Serializd

[jhazrinehartificio]

NU Laguna: Where Futures Are Built

National University Laguna (NU Laguna) is one of the universities that offers quality education to every youth and hands-on experiences that will prepare students for the challenges ahead. Here, we’ll explore the aspects of this institution—and how it proves that this university truly has the “education that works”.

History

NU Laguna opened its first branch outside Metro Manila on November 18, 2019, with the inauguration of NU Laguna and INSPIRE Sports Academy. The university, which opened in September 2018, offers numerous degree programs and the only state-of-the-art sports facility in the south, INSPIRE Sports Academy. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, unveiling of markers, commemorative tree planting, and a sneak peek of the Philippine national taekwondo team's preparation for ASEAN competitions. President RJ Ermita emphasized the university's goal to bring education to the CALABARZON area.

Facilities

Football Pitch - an artificial turf field designed for football or soccer sports. It is part of Inspire Sports Academy which offers comprehensive sports training for athletes.

Aquatic Center & Tennis Court - it features Alice G. Eduardo Tennis and Aquatic Center, who had contributions to sports development. It has an Olympic-size pool and tennis court which is designed for supporting athletes.

Inspire Dormitel & Cafeteria - a lodging facility which offers comfortable accommodations and has 28 quad-sharing rooms and 32 twin rooms, providing a communal yet cozy atmosphere for athletes, coaches, and guests. The cafeteria serves as a dining facility including the students, athletes, coaches, and guests. It provides a menu focused on healthy, nutritious meals designed to support the dietary needs of students and those engaged in sports training.

High Performance Gym - equipped with high-quality equipment designed for conditioning and skill training, making it suitable for both individual athletes and teams. It includes in-house coaches who provide guidance to athletes, enhancing their training experience.

Learning Resource Center - it provides students with essential academic support, including study spaces and access to technology. It is designed to enhance learning outcomes by fostering a collaborative environment.

Health Services Clinic - offers essential healthcare services, including first aid and general medical care for athletes and students. It ensures the well-being of users during sports activities and academics.

Auditorium & Ampitheater - versatile venues suitable for various events, including seminars, performances, and community gatherings. Equipped with modern audio-visual technology, it facilitates engaging presentations and promotes community interaction among diverse groups.

Multipurpose Court & Hoops Center - it is designed for various sports, including basketball, volleyball, futsal, and badminton. It accommodates training and competitions, making it suitable for both recreational and serious athletes. Meanwhile, the Hoops Center features two full-size FIBA-standard basketball courts and a 3x3 court, making it an excellent facility for training and competitions. This center supports various basketball activities and events, catering to both aspiring and professional athletes.

Lecture & Laboratory Rooms - equipped with modern technology to support diverse academic activities for students. These versatile spaces are ideal for lectures, discussions, and hands-on training across various subjects.

[goalhofer]

2024 olympians representing non country of residence part 7

Nigeria: Adebola Adeyeye, basketball (Brampton, Ontario); Michelle Alozie, soccer (Apple Valley, California); Obiageri Amaechi, athletics (San Francisco, California); Dubem Amene, athletics (Farmington Hills, Michigan); Promise Amukamara, basketball (Glendale, Arizona); Ashley Anumba, athletics (Charlottesville, Virginia); Ayomide Bello, canoeing (Bowie, Maryland); Lauren Ebo, basketball (Upper Marlboro, Maryland); Jennifer Echegini, soccer (London, U.K.); Blessing Ejiofor, basketball (Paterson, New Jersey); Nicole Enabosi, basketball (Montgomery County, Maryland); Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, athletics (West Lafayette, Indiana); Edose Ibadin, athletics (Prince George's County, Maryland); Ezinne Kalu, basketball (Newark, New Jersey); Ashton Mutuwa, wrestling (Cedar Lake, Indiana); Dubem Nwachukwu, athletics (Katy, Texas); Adaku Nwandu, swimming (Singapore); Chidi Okezie, athletics (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); Amy Okonkwo, basketball (Rancho Cucamonga, California); Ijeoma Okoronkwo, soccer (Richmond, Texas); Olaitan Olaore, boxing (Wallsend, U.K.); Sade Olatoye, athletics (Dublin, Ohio); Ifeoma Onumonu, soccer (Rancho Cucamonga, California); Udodi Onwuzurike, athletics (Bloomfield Hills, Michigan); Chioma Onyekwere, athletics (Detroit, Michigan); Antoinette Payne, soccer (Birmingham, Alabama); Nicole Payne, soccer (Birmingham, Alabama); Tobi Sajuade, swimming (Bath, U.K.) & Olaoluwatomi Taiwo, basketball (Carmel, Indiana) Norway: Isabel Freese, equestrian (Mühlen, Germany); Victoria Gulliksen, equestrian (Knokke, Belgium); Viktor Hovland, golf (Stillwater, Oklahoma); Jon-Hermann Hegg, shooting (Dingle, Ireland) & Kristoffer Ventura, golf (Palm Beach Gardens, Florida) Palestine: Yazan Al-Bawwab, swimming (Amsterdam, The Netherlands); Layla Almasri, athletics (Colorado Springs, Colorado); Fares Badawi, judo (Damascus, Syria); Omar Hantoli, taekwondo (Sharjah, U.A.E.); Jorge Sahle; Jr., shooting (Santiago, Chile) & Valerie Tarazi, swimming (Crystal Lake, Illinois) Panama: Bernhard Christianson, swimming (Easton, Maryland) & Gianna Woodruff, athletics (Santa Monica, California) Papua New Guinea: Georgia-Leigh Rotuisolia, swimming (Gold Coast, Australia) Paraguay: Javier Insfran, rowing (Rio De Janeiro, Brazil) Peru: McKenna De Bever, swimming (Denver, Colorado) The Philippines: John Cabang, athletics (San Sebastián, Spain); Aleah Finnegan, gymnastics (Lee's Summit, Missouri); Jarod Hatch, swimming (Morgan Hill, California); Lauren Hoffman, athletics (Haymarket, Virginia); Emma Malabuyo, gymnastics (Los Angeles, California); Bianca Pagdanganan, golf (Tucson, Arizona); Levi Ruivivar, gymnastics (Plano, Texas) & Kayla Sanchez, swimming (Toronto, Ontario) Poland: Magdalena Niemczyk, athletics (Versailles, France) & Mariya Zhodzik, athletics (Baranavichy, Belarus) Portugal: Tiago Apolónia, table tennis (Ochsenhausen, Germany); Thomas Augusto, skateboarding (San Marcos, California); Jorge Da Fonseca, judo (São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe); Agate Da Sousa, athletics (São Tomé, São Tomé & Príncipe); Fatoumata Diallo, athletics (Paris, France); António Do Vale, equestrian (Lastrup, Germany); Vanessa Farinha, breakdancing (London, U.K.); João Geraldo, table tennis (Ochsenhausen, Germany) & Rochele Nunes, judo (Pelotas, Brazil)

[genyukandojo]

Martial Art: Definition, History, Types, & Facts

Definition of Martial Arts

Martial arts refer to a variety of combat practices and traditions that have been developed over centuries for self-defense, military, and law enforcement applications, as well as mental and spiritual development. The term "martial" is derived from Mars, the Roman god of war, indicating a connection to combat and warfare. Martial arts encompass techniques for unarmed and armed combat, and they often emphasize discipline, respect, and the development of the practitioner's mind, body, and spirit.

History of Martial Arts

The history of martial arts is as diverse as the many forms it encompasses, spanning thousands of years and multiple continents.

Ancient Origins:

Martial arts have ancient roots, with early evidence found in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece. The earliest recorded instances date back to 3000 BCE in Egypt, where depictions of combat training were discovered in tombs. Ancient Greek wrestling and pankration, a combination of boxing and wrestling, were popular in the Olympic Games and highlight the early significance of combat sports.

Asian Martial Arts:

Asia is often regarded as the cradle of martial arts. Chinese martial arts, known as kung fu or wushu, have a rich history that dates back to the Xia Dynasty (2070-1600 BCE). The Shaolin Monastery in China played a crucial role in the development and dissemination of martial arts. Monks at Shaolin developed techniques for Martial Arts self-defense and physical conditioning, which eventually evolved into various styles of kung fu.

In Japan, martial arts like jujutsu, kendo, and kyudo have deep historical roots. The samurai, Japan's warrior class, practiced bushido, a code of conduct emphasizing honor, discipline, and martial prowess. Judo, developed by Jigoro Kano in the late 19th century, and karate, originating from Okinawa, are also prominent Japanese martial arts.

Korean Martial Arts:

Korean martial arts, such as taekwondo, have a rich history influenced by indigenous practices and interactions with Chinese and Japanese martial arts. Taekwondo, characterized by its high, fast kicks and jumping and spinning kicks, was officially named in the 1950s but has historical antecedents in earlier Korean martial traditions.

Southeast Asian Martial Arts:

In Southeast Asia, martial arts such as Muay Thai from Thailand, Silat from Indonesia and Malaysia, and Arnis from the Philippines have long traditions. Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing, emphasizes strikes using fists, elbows, knees, and shins. Silat encompasses a variety of fighting styles, often including weapons training. Arnis, also known as Eskrima or Kali, is focused on stick fighting but also includes empty-hand techniques.

Types of Martial Arts

Martial arts can be broadly categorized into traditional and modern styles, each with distinct characteristics and purposes.

Traditional Martial Arts:

These styles often have deep cultural and historical roots, emphasizing techniques passed down through generations.

Kung Fu:

Chinese martial arts that include various styles such as Wing Chun, Shaolin Kung Fu, and Tai Chi. Wing Chun focuses on close-range combat, Shaolin Kung Fu emphasizes a wide range of techniques and forms, and Tai Chi is known for its slow, meditative movements aimed at cultivating internal energy (Qi).

Karate:

Originating from Okinawa, Japan, karate emphasizes striking techniques, including punches, kicks, knee strikes, and elbow strikes. Styles such as Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, and Kyokushin have unique characteristics and training methods.

Judo:

Founded by Jigoro Kano in Japan, judo focuses on throws, joint locks, and grappling techniques. It is a modern martial art and Olympic sport that emphasizes leverage and balance to overcome opponents.

Aikido:

Developed by Morihei Ueshiba, aikido combines joint locks, throws, and blending movements to redirect an opponent's energy. It emphasizes harmony and non-resistance, Aikido Classes NYC.

Taekwondo:

Korean martial art known for its high, fast kicks and jumping and spinning techniques. It emphasizes speed, agility, and dynamic footwork.

Muay Thai:

Thai martial art and national sport known for its striking techniques using fists, elbows, knees, and shins. It is often referred to as the "art of eight limbs."

Silat:

Martial art from Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It includes strikes, joint manipulation, throws, and weaponry.

Modern Martial Arts:

These styles often incorporate elements from traditional martial arts and are adapted for contemporary self-defense, sport, and fitness.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA):

A full-contact combat sport that combines techniques from various martial arts, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai. MMA has gained immense popularity through organizations like the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ):

Developed from jujutsu and judo, BJJ focuses on ground fighting and submission holds. It emphasizes technique, leverage, and positional control.

Krav Maga:

An Israeli martial art and self-defense system developed for military and law enforcement. It focuses on practical techniques for real-world situations, emphasizing aggression and neutralizing threats quickly.

Kickboxing:

A hybrid martial art that combines elements of traditional karate with boxing. It is practiced for self-defense, fitness, and as a competitive sport.

Jeet Kune Do:

Developed by Bruce Lee, Jeet Kune Do emphasizes simplicity, directness, and efficiency. It incorporates techniques from various martial arts, aiming to be adaptable and practical.

Facts about Martial Arts

Mental and Physical Benefits:

Martial arts training provides numerous physical benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, and coordination. It also enhances mental well-being by reducing stress, increasing focus, and promoting discipline and self-control.

Spiritual Development:

Many martial arts emphasize spiritual growth and inner peace. Practices like meditation, mindfulness, and breathing exercises are integral parts of arts such as Tai Chi, Aikido, and certain styles of Kung Fu.

Global Popularity:

Martial arts have a global following, with millions of practitioners worldwide. They are popular not only for self-defense and sport but also as a means of cultural preservation and personal development.

Martial Arts in Media:

Martial arts have a significant presence in movies, television, and literature. Icons like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li have brought martial arts to mainstream audiences through their films, showcasing the beauty and effectiveness of various styles.

Olympic Recognition:

Several martial arts have been included in the Olympic Games. Judo became an Olympic sport in 1964, Taekwondo in 2000, and Karate made its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Martial Arts and Self-Defense:

While many martial arts are practiced for sport and fitness, they remain effective self-defense systems. Techniques from Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Muay Thai are widely taught to law enforcement and military personnel.

Cultural Heritage:

Martial arts are often deeply intertwined with the cultural heritage of their countries of origin. They reflect historical traditions, philosophies, and values, and are often preserved and promoted as national treasures.

Martial Arts Schools and Dojos:

Training in martial arts typically takes place in specialized schools or dojos, where students learn under the guidance of experienced instructors. These environments emphasize respect, discipline, and camaraderie among practitioners.

Conclusion

Martial arts encompass a vast array of combat practices and traditions, each with its unique history, techniques, and philosophies. From ancient origins to modern adaptations, martial arts continue to evolve and thrive, offering physical, mental, and spiritual benefits to practitioners around the world. Whether practiced for self-defense, sport, or personal growth, Martial Arts Schools in Queens NY remain a powerful and enduring aspect of human culture and heritage.

[manidk1273]

THINGS ABOUT ME.

Hello!

I am Velvette, pronounced as "Velvet (Vel - vuht)"

I am 19 years old

My birthday is on 05-27(May 27)

I live in the Philippines

I am Filipino

Here's some fun facts about me;

— I did taekwondo for 3 years.

— High Honor student 🫶

— I'm straight, but supportive:)

— I'm broke

— I love reading and writing, most of the time I only write for myself or maybe some close friends. But sometimes, if I feel confident about my work I do share it publicly

— I used post on AO3 and Wattpad

— I do roleplay!

— I have Discord, Insta, and tiktok:)

Pls be my friend:,)

[martinthatsme]

Hi, I’m Martin, so since this is my blog site, Imma talk about me. 😉 I’m currently a 3rd Year Marketing Major student at the University of San Agustin from which a lot of successful people in their respective fields graduated such as Edgar “Injap” Sia, who was once named as the youngest billionaire in the Philippines, the founder of the famous Mang Inasal that has at least 500 branches all over the country.

I’ve explored several sports before, such as basketball, taekwondo, football, volleyball and Arnis, which I was able to be part of Team Iloilo in the Batang Pinoy, but I guess I’m not really that much of a sporty person.

My current hobby is photography which started around last 2016 then freelancing and what led me to being part of the USA Publications. Funny thing, back when I was still in Assumption Iloilo, I wanted to study at the University of San Agustin to join the Little Theatre when they used to visit us during playfest but currently enjoying my college life as part of the USA Publications and learning a lot from my colleagues.

College life is tiring but trying to make the most of it and enjoy each bit.

Trying to steer my ship well no matter how big the waves are.

[gunsatthaphan]

~ Monthly BL Breakdown: June 2024 ~ 

☀️ Happy July!!! 🧴

Disclaimer: ALL shows can be streamed here or here, as well as on Youtube and other platforms. For more info on where to watch what, check out this post! 

New breakdowns are coming at the end of every month - feel free to add stuff! -> previous breakdowns

What came out this month? (green = seen/currently watching)

🌟 My Love Mix-Up - June 6th (Thailand)

🌟 Love Sea - June 9th (Thailand) ✅

🌟 SunsetxVibes - June 15th (Thailand)

🌟 Blue Boys Part 2 - June 15th (South Korea)

🌟 His Man Season 3 - June 21st (South Korea)

🌟 Marahuyo Project - June 24th (Philippines)

🌟 The Rebound - June 26th (Thailand)

🌟 I Hear the Sunspot - June 26th (Japan)

🌟 Sparks Camp Season 2 (Dating Reality Show) - June 26th (Philippines)

🌟 The Trainee - June 30th (Thailand) ✅

Monthly Likes / Dislikes

❣️ - 👎🏻 -

New series & movie announcements

🎥 Islanders - Date TBA (Taiwan)

🎥 Desire (Omegaverse) - Date TBA (China)

🎥 Khemjira - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 See Your Love - Date TBA (Taiwan)

🎥 Happy Ending (starring JeffBarcode) - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Sugar Dog Life - Coming August 2024 (Japan)

🎥 Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo - Date TBA (South Korea)

🎥 Allure of the Siren - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Soulmate (starring Taec-yeon from 2PM) - Date TBA (South Korea)

🎥 Secret Love - Date TBA (Thailand)

Other news from the BL world

❗️ Bible W. and Jess J., the leads of the upcoming BL 4 Minutes, starred in a music video - short film by the Thai band Getsunova called Spaceless. The film was released on June 4th, the music video was released on June 6th.

❗️ Jeff S. and Barcode T. were revealed to star in the upcoming BL Happy Ending, along with Mike Angelo and Jorin K. A first trailer was released on June 15th. The show is produced by Jeff S. himself.

❗️ Actor Chimon Wachirawit withdrew from the upcoming GMMTV BL Perfect10 Liners due to his struggle with mental health issues. He was previously hospitalized and pulled back from various events, such as the LOL Fanfest and multiple fanmeetings. He released a statement on June 24th saying he has been suffering from depression and is currently receiving treatment. On June 27th, GMMTV issued a statement announcing a hiatus in Chimon's career and the end of the PerthChimon ship as a result. They have mutually agreed to end their work as a pair due to Chimon's condition and will continue to pursue separate career paths. Chimon will return to acting once his treatment is finished.

❗️ It was revealed that the upcoming Taiwanese BL First Note of Love will be a collaboration with the Thai production company StarHunter. The show stars Charles Tu (HIStory 4) and Michael Chang (My Tooth Your Love) as well as Jame Kasama (GenY) who plays a Thai singer. The show is set to premiere in August.

❗️ The production company Be On Cloud announced a lineup event titled "The Next Altitude", which will be held on July 9th. It will feature upcoming projects such as series and various events. Further details are unknown.

❗️ Following the legalization of same-sex marriage in Thailand, the production company StarHunter announced a reality series surrounding the marriage of actors Porsch A. and Arm S. titled "Porsch-Arm The Wedding". The show will follow the pair on their path to their wedding and is thus the first Asian LGBT+ marriage themed reality show. In light of the bill-pass, fellow actors Both N. and Newyear K. also celebrated their engagement after 10 years of being together.

Upcoming series & movies for July

👉🏻 Takara no Vidro - July 1st (Japan)

👉🏻 This Love Doesn't Have Long Beans - July 5th (Thailand)

👉🏻 The Boyfriend (Gay Dating Reality Show) - July 9th (Japan)

👉🏻 The Next Altitude (BOC lineup event) - July 9th (Thailand)

👉🏻 Century of Love - July 10th (Thailand)

👉🏻 Meet You at the Blossom - July 11th (China/Thailand/Taiwan)

👉🏻 Heavens x Candy - July 13th (Japan)

👉🏻 Sky Valley - July 20th (Philippines)

👉🏻 4 Minutes - July 26th (Thailand)

👉🏻 Battle of the Writers - July 29th (Thailand)

[ildi-dragonheart]

Tagged by @frankenjoly :))

1. Are you named after anyone? -- Does it count if I say my father named me my real name cuz he loves my mother's eyes?

2. When was the last time you cried? -- A few nights ago, I think. Over a freaking scenario I was doing on character ai involving my main genshin ship (it was really angsty okay)

3. Do you have kids? -- No. Do pets count?

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot? -- Yes. It's part of my personality at this point

5. What's the first thing you notice about people? -- Their appearances, mostly

6. What's your eye color? -- Dark brown

7. Scary movie or happy endings? -- Happy endings because scary movies make my wild imagination flare up at night

8. Any special talents? -- :)

9. Where were you born? -- Philippines

10. What are your hobbies? -- Writing stuff, reading stuff, watching stuff, playing video games and stuff, annoying the shit out of my beagle

11. Do you have any pets? -- Yeah, actually. In my family, we have 8 dogs in total (i own 2 of them)

12. What sports do you play/have you played? -- I used to train and compete in taekwondo (3 years) and swimming (1 summer). I only stopped with taekwondo because of my poor time management skills and school

13. How tall are you? -- About 163-ish cm? I'm not sure I might need to check

14. Favorite subject in school? -- History, literature, and biology

15. Dream job? -- To be a vet, specifically, tho at this point I just want a job in the medicine field

[99okmeme]

Thể Thao Việt Nam Hướng Tới SEA Games 33: Mục Tiêu Lọt Vào Top 3 Toàn Đoàn

SEA Games 33, sự kiện thể thao lớn nhất khu vực Đông Nam Á, sẽ diễn ra tại Thái Lan vào năm 2025. Với mục tiêu đầy tham vọng là lọt vào top 3 toàn đoàn, thể thao Việt Nam đang gấp rút chuẩn bị để khẳng định vị thế của mình trong khu vực, đồng thời tiếp tục xây dựng những thành công đã đạt được từ các kỳ SEA Games trước.

1. Thành Tích Đáng Tự Hào Tại Các Kỳ SEA Games Trước

Trong những năm gần đây, thể thao Việt Nam đã có những bước tiến vượt bậc tại các kỳ SEA Games. Tại SEA Games 31 (2021) được tổ chức trên sân nhà, Việt Nam dẫn đầu bảng tổng sắp huy chương với số lượng huy chương vàng kỷ lục. Đến SEA Games 32 (2023) tại Campuchia, đoàn thể thao Việt Nam tiếp tục duy trì phong độ ấn tượng khi đứng ở vị trí thứ 2 toàn đoàn, chỉ sau nước chủ nhà.

Những thành công này là minh chứng cho sự đầu tư đúng hướng vào công tác đào tạo vận động viên, cơ sở hạ tầng và các chiến lược phát triển dài hạn của ngành thể thao Việt Nam.

2. Mục Tiêu Top 3 Tại SEA Games 33

Với những thành tích đã đạt được, mục tiêu lọt vào top 3 toàn đoàn tại SEA Games 33 không chỉ là kỳ vọng từ người hâm mộ mà còn là nhiệm vụ trọng tâm của ngành thể thao Việt Nam trong năm 2025. Đây không chỉ là thách thức mà còn là cơ hội để Việt Nam khẳng định sự phát triển mạnh mẽ của mình trên bản đồ thể thao khu vực.

Mục tiêu này đòi hỏi sự chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng từ tất cả các môn thể thao, đặc biệt là những môn thi đấu chủ lực như điền kinh, bơi lội, bóng đá, võ thuật, và các môn thể thao đồng đội.

3. Những Môn Thế Mạnh Của Việt Nam

Để đạt được mục tiêu lọt vào top 3, Việt Nam sẽ tập trung vào các môn thể thao có thế mạnh truyền thống và tiềm năng cao trong việc giành huy chương vàng:

Điền kinh: Điền kinh Việt Nam tiếp tục là niềm hy vọng lớn với sự góp mặt của những vận động viên xuất sắc như Nguyễn Thị Oanh, Quách Thị Lan, và các tài năng trẻ. Đây là môn thể thao luôn mang lại nhiều huy chương vàng cho đoàn Việt Nam tại các kỳ SEA Games.

Bơi lội: Kình ngư Nguyễn Huy Hoàng cùng đội tuyển bơi lội sẽ là tâm điểm của sự chú ý. Với kinh nghiệm thi đấu quốc tế và khả năng thi đấu ở nhiều cự ly khác nhau, Huy Hoàng được kỳ vọng sẽ mang về nhiều huy chương cho Việt Nam.

Võ thuật: Các môn võ như taekwondo, karate, wushu, và judo luôn là "mỏ vàng" cho thể thao Việt Nam tại các kỳ SEA Games. Với sự chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng, các võ sĩ Việt Nam hứa hẹn sẽ tiếp tục thống trị ở những nội dung thế mạnh.

Bóng đá: Đội tuyển bóng đá nam và nữ Việt Nam luôn là tâm điểm của sự kỳ vọng. Sau thành công liên tiếp tại các kỳ SEA Games gần đây, cả hai đội tuyển đang được kỳ vọng sẽ bảo vệ thành công tấm huy chương vàng.

Cờ vua và cờ tướng: Đây là những môn thể thao trí tuệ mà Việt Nam luôn có thế mạnh với những đại kiện tướng đẳng cấp thế giới.

4. Công Tác Chuẩn Bị Của Thể Thao Việt Nam

Để đạt được mục tiêu, ngành thể thao Việt Nam đã và đang triển khai hàng loạt các chương trình tập huấn, thi đấu cọ xát và tuyển chọn vận động viên:

Tập huấn trong nước và quốc tế: Các đội tuyển quốc gia đang được tạo điều kiện tốt nhất để tập huấn ở cả trong và ngoài nước. Những địa điểm có điều kiện thi đấu tương đồng với Thái Lan được lựa chọn làm nơi tập luyện để giúp các vận động viên thích nghi với môi trường thi đấu.

Cọ xát quốc tế: Đội tuyển của các môn thể thao chiến lược được gửi tham gia các giải đấu lớn ở châu lục và thế giới để tích lũy kinh nghiệm, cải thiện kỹ chiến thuật, và nâng cao tâm lý thi đấu.

Đầu tư vào thế hệ trẻ: Song song với việc chuẩn bị cho SEA Games 33, Việt Nam cũng chú trọng phát triển thế hệ vận động viên trẻ để đảm bảo sự kế thừa và phát triển bền vững trong tương lai.

5. Thách Thức Đối Với Thể Thao Việt Nam

Dù đặt mục tiêu cao, nhưng Việt Nam cũng sẽ phải đối mặt với nhiều thách thức lớn tại SEA Games 33:

Sự cạnh tranh khốc liệt: Các nước như Thái Lan, Indonesia, Malaysia và Philippines đều có sự chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng và lực lượng mạnh mẽ. Đặc biệt, Thái Lan, với lợi thế chủ nhà, sẽ là đối thủ lớn nhất trên hành trình chinh phục top 3 của Việt Nam.

Áp lực từ các môn thi đấu mới: SEA Games thường có nhiều môn thi đấu không phổ biến hoặc có lợi thế cho nước chủ nhà. Điều này đòi hỏi Việt Nam phải nhanh chóng thích nghi và đầu tư vào những môn mới để không bị lép vế.

Tâm lý thi đấu: Một số vận động viên trẻ của Việt Nam còn thiếu kinh nghiệm ở các giải đấu lớn, dễ bị áp lực trong những trận đấu quan trọng.

6. Sự Kỳ Vọng Của Người Hâm Mộ

Người hâm mộ cả nước đang đặt rất nhiều kỳ vọng vào đoàn thể thao Việt Nam tại SEA Games 33. Thành công tại các kỳ SEA Games trước đã tạo động lực lớn cho các vận động viên, đồng thời cũng khiến người hâm mộ tin tưởng rằng thể thao Việt Nam hoàn toàn có khả năng đạt được mục tiêu top 3.

Những cổ động viên nhiệt thành không chỉ mong chờ các màn trình diễn ấn tượng mà còn hy vọng vào tinh thần thi đấu quả cảm, fair play của các vận động viên. Từ đó, thể thao Việt Nam không chỉ khẳng định vị thế trong khu vực mà còn để lại dấu ấn đẹp trên đấu trường quốc tế.

7. Kết Luận

SEA Games 33 tại Thái Lan sẽ là một thử thách lớn nhưng cũng là cơ hội để thể thao Việt Nam khẳng định sự tiến bộ vượt bậc. Mục tiêu lọt vào top 3 toàn đoàn không chỉ phản ánh tham vọng mà còn thể hiện quyết tâm vươn lên mạnh mẽ của ngành thể thao Việt Nam.

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WHEREIN LIFE IMITATES ART

TIMELINE . . .

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ONE: THE CASE OF THE YOUNGEST STAR, YICHÉN.

The capital of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, also referred to as the "land of abundance," is situated at the center of the West Sichuan Plain and offers a distinctive and livable natural environment. Xuē Yichén, the older twin and the son of widely recognized businesswoman Sloane De Blanchefort and senator Aquillino Xuē, was born under a lucky star, undoubtedly the favorite of fate. Yichén has always been incredibly humble and wise, and even though he didn't have a close relationship with his father, he was showered with everything, supported him, and ensured that he had a comfortable and safe lifestyle to remember. As a child, he showed interest in reading books and exchanging perspectives with others, which resulted in his mind being loaded with knowledge—he was definitely mature for his age.

TWO: DISCOVERY IS A TREASURE TO HONE.

Yichén managed to find contentment having a playful banter with his twin brother, JunWei. Understanding his twin brother had never been a problem for him; in fact, he would just laugh it off whenever JunWei would often complain about their banter to their mother and grandparents. Yichén showed interest in taekwondo and soccer at the age of four. He told his mother up front that he wanted to spend the summer doing both activities. Even though he was only a young child at the time, he is well recognized for competing against a wide range of people and teams. Along the road of his soccer and taekwondo journey, he also trained in different places and met new people whom he considered as his acquaintances. He can play a variety of sports, including basketball and archery, making him a versatile athlete. In addition, he shown an interest in and skill with music, particularly with playing the violin, piano, drums, and guitar.

THREE: OUT IN CHAMBERS.

At the age of fifteen, Yichén decided to visit the Philippines during the summer when he heard that Yanli was staying in the country for the meantime. His mother gave him permission to stay with Yanli’s family, knowing that their families are somehow connected through the business industry. However, staying in the Philippines made it challenging for him to adapt his new surroundings and socialize with locals due to his foreign background and language barrier. Since Yanli could see he was having trouble with the language, she volunteered to help him learn some simple Tagalog words as a way to strengthen their relationship. And through this bonding that they had, Yichén made progress and increased his fluency.

FOUR: THE VERDICT OF FATE—A DREAMER’S WISH.

Yichén’s thirst for knowledge and justice constantly made him incapable of being satisfied with the informations he knows. He decided to pursue Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of the Philippines, Diliman when he relocated to the Philippines. He also came up with the English name Yeshua Akieon so that people could more easily address him. He had consistently performed above average on all his subjects and aced his exams, being a role model and inspiration to others with a perfect attendance. A senior student council member encouraged him to join the council in his sophomore year due to his exceptional demeanor and performance. In addition, he joined their university's soccer team as an attack midfielder. They branded him the soccer prodigy because he was always the team's ace. Some have referred to him as the starboy since he is the one who really drives the team and is the center of attention during plays.

FIVE: WELCOME TO THE COURT.

Because of his intense dedication to his studies, Akieon earned Latin honors when he obtained his bachelor's degree. Later on, he also finished law school. Although he was always hard on himself and constantly put pressure on himself to perform well in school, he never let that hinder him from concentrating on his goal. All of his efforts had paid off when he was able to pass the bar exam and get his legal license. Venice also sparked his passion in modeling; he participated in his first catwalk show, the Amiri Autumn-Winter 2022 Collection, and they frequently shot photos together in their spare time. He has collaborated closely with photographers and creative teams for various editorial shoots and commercial projects. He has cultivated versatility in portraying different looks and moods, adapting his style to align with each brand’s aesthetic and target audience.

SIX: THE OATH TAKING; A ROAD TO ENDLESSNESS.

In the present, he is married to Soren Venice, a ballet prodigy who’s two years younger than him. They have been dating for a year now and got married last 20th of July, 2024. In order to make sure Venice was secure and wouldn't have a difficult time travelling around, Akieon would frequently insist on taking her to her university and picking her up after her classes when they were still dating. They like to travel to other countries and places whenever they have free time to spend quality time together. He’s now part of a band named HEX! Playing as the bassist.

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WEEKLY JOURNAL 3 : Trust Yourself

I was lying on my bed, deep in thought, when I suddenly remembered myself a year ago at a Taekwondo competition under the Kukkiwon Club. It was such a nice experience, as I got to meet many people from around the world, like France, the Philippines, and more. It was a national-level competition, so I put in a lot of effort before the competition day. My trainer chose me for two events which was Sparring and Poomsae.

A week before the competition, we trained for 3 hours every day. It was so tiring, and the most exhausting part was running around one building for 10 rounds. However, it did help keep my fitness level up. Then, I got bad news from my parents that they couldn’t see me at the competition because of their work schedule. I was sad, but I didn’t let it ruin me. Instead, I used it as motivation to do my best and bring home the gold medal.

A few hours later, we arrived at our hotel and took a good rest. When I looked outside, there was a swimming pool! Without thinking twice, I changed into my swimsuit and went to the pool with my friends. We had so much fun before the competition day.

The next day began with me feeling really anxious. I stretched to make sure my body wouldn’t hurt after the game, and a bit of training helped sharpen my muscles. I checked the game board for my schedule, and my match was set to start at 10 AM.

After 2 hours of waiting, it was finally my turn. I was so nervous, and seeing my opponent made me even more anxious because she looked a bit bigger than me. When the whistle blew, the match began. I was so tense that I forgot how to breathe, and the cheering crowd didn’t help. Suddenly, a kick from my opponent hit me in the face, and everything went black. I fainted.

I woke up with medics in front of me, checking on me. They moved their fingers left and right to make sure I was alert and checked my nose to ensure it wasn’t broken. Thankfully, everything was fine, and they gave me an ice pack for my nose. I was a little sad, but I had one more event which was Poomsae. I did my best, making sure I remembered every move. I put all my effort into it and shouted strongly at the end to show I was still in it. The event ended, and we waited for the results.

In the evening, the results came out. I was so nervous, and surprisingly I got first place! I had a gold medal in my hand and I was so happy. I called my mom right away to share the news. Even though I didn’t do well in one event, I didn’t give up. I pushed myself to do better and I got the results I wanted.

To sum it up, don’t give up if you fail once, because if you keep pushing yourself, you’ll get the results you want.