#Taiwanese dramas

[xiaobaosnoona]

Noona's 2024 Drama Wrap-up

Yeah, so don't expect me to make sense, I just need to gush my entire soul out about the dramas that kicked butt for me this year. Also gifs.

Atomic bomb of the year: The Untamed (2019)

The show that altered the chemistry of my brain completely and threw me into an obsession so serious I pulled several people down with me (you're welcome and I am sorry). A chinese fantasy drama that centers around a young man who wants to do what's right even if it costs him everything (and it does), and his soulmate who loved him through two lifetimes. Censored bl that feels zero censored because of the brilliancy and hard work of the cast and crew. Clearly a labour of love for everyone involved. Impossible to water down into a blurb, watch it and you'll understand.

Love blorbo of my life: Li Lianhua

No one else made me fall as deeply as Li Lianhua of Mysterious Lotus casebook (2023). This cynical, too clever, highly whumpable lying liar got me in a chokehold and has yet to let go. His love language is to push people away, but thankfully some people are hard to get rid of. Deserves to be lovingly wrapped in a blanket and fed chocolate until his sadness passes (or possibly forever).

The one I never thought I would love: DMBJ/Lost Tomb franchise (2016-2024)

Hi, hello, what the hell happened? This show kinda took over my life and I am seriously confused (standard dmbj experience). One of the queerest shows I've ever laid my eyes on featuring one of china's most famous m/m ships; Pingxie. Filled to bursting with adventure, conspiracies, tomb shenanigans, snakes and the best character dynamics I've ever seen on the small screen. Don't expect everything to make sense, just enjoy the ride. It's a hoot.

I cried my face off because of this: Fangs of Fortune (2024)

This made me suffer from dehydration, flailing arms with feet kicking, and severe gif-making-syndrome. Stunning Chinese fantasy with characters that will unapologetically roundhouse kick you in the heart. Repeatedly. Very queer and doesn't even try not to be. Did I say stunning? The cinematography and costumes are so fucking beautiful that this alone brings tears to your eyes. Just watch it, I can't possibly explain what it's about without starting to cry again.

Has a dear and special place in my heart: Oh no! Here comes trouble (2023)

So well written I want to chug vinegar because I didn't write it myself. Some of the best character dynamics known to man, fantastic stories told with a supernatural twist and (you guessed it) queer vibes that will smack you in the face. Has a wonderfully dumb and grumpy ml that will make you love him unconditionally in a very short amount of time. The drama deals with heavy topics, like grief and abuse, and balances it out delicately with ridiculousness and humour.

Favorite BL: History 3: trapped (2019)

The cutest little twink police falls in love with the mob boss he's been trying to catch for four years. Adorable low-spicy Taiwanese bl that utilizes the often seen het-romance drama tropes in a low key hilarious and endearing way. Enemies to lovers? Uhuh. Grumpy/sunshine? Mhm. Catch the love interest in your arms as they trip and fall? Yup. Everything wrapped in soft romantic lighting as you stare into each other's eyes? Yesss. And do i love it? FUCK YEAH. Actually does have a pretty solid plot as well, which made it a real home run for me.

Underrated gem: 19th Floor (2024)

A less queer version of Spirealm (but watch me try and find every queer crumb in it if it kills me). Got me on the edge of my seat most of the time, had characters I loved dearly with great development, adorable bromance with cheek smooches, and het-romance that didn't make me want to scratch my face off. FL kicks serious ass and is allowed to be unapologetically herself throughout the whole show. Also this show has Bai Shu and that is always a win.

[bisexualboysbroadcast]

i think it should be mandatory for every single actor-person in the entire world, who stars in romance stories of some kind, to learn how to kiss from gay taiwanese dramas and ji chang wook. every. single. one. Like until you can kiss like them you aren’t and never will be doing it right. that’s just my objective opinion.

[thedramadojo]

As we hit the halfway mark of 2024, it's time to highlight some BL dramas released this year that have captured our hearts. Dive in and find out dramadojo's top picks!

🌟Share which BL dramas have you enjoyed this year.🌟

[taeminie]

If one day you think I'm a burden to you, just tell me you want to break up. No need for any reason. Maybe it's you who thinks I'm a burden.

See your Love (2024-2025) dir. Chiang Ping Chen

[pointlesscandies]

He really did consider the probability for a solid 3 seconds bless him

[happypotato48]

This Is A Gay Asian Rant About BL Comments Made By Some Queer Westerners I See Sometimes.

So you know of those gays (usually white) that made dumb tiktok dancing to list of countries that legalized same sex marriage and list of countries that discriminate against LGBTQIA+ poeple as a way to say something racist. yeah i kinda got the same vibes from some comments regard how asian BL is homophobic just cause they don't live up to queer western standard. look, i'm not saying that some BLs and their creators don't deserve criticism regard how they capitalized/exploited queerness for an easy cash grab.

But people need to understand that Asian countries despite recent progress are still very much culturally conservatives. so when people says that thai bl is homophobic and all the characters looks like bunch of straight guys, which is true for some olders thai BLs i'm not gonna denied that. but after all this time and newer BLs generally being very queer and most of creators being out queer themself and poeple still making these comments, i'm annoyed.

And don't get me start on the actors. you don't know them! why are you making assumption and calling them queerbaiter just cause they acts in bl. like maybe they're straight, maybe they're not but what they're definitely doing is making queer content for you know, queer people here. so when you made halfass comments about their sexuality what do you think that made other queer people who still in the closet feels. and when you add the nationality to that, "these thai bl pair are this and that, this korean actor is so ungrateful for his bl past", etc. when our societies are still very much still in progress regard LGBTQIA+ acceptance. it make us living here feels fucking awful like somehow we're lesser queer than people in the west just cause we don't have citibank at pride or some shit.

And the shittiest in my humbled opinion are comments regard censored chinese bls. people do know like, that the creators making these bls are risking their livelihoods for this. that these shows getting make at all are miracles. yes it sucked that they're censored but they're still very much queer shows making by queer people who want to express thier queerness despite the chinese government being the chinese government. when people dimissing these shows as not belonging in queer media, you're also dimissing their creators and audiences as not belonging in the community.

Look what i want to say is that we're trying our best over here, and maybe our best are not up to your liking. the ways we talk and express our queerness maybe still can be perceived as problematic by western queer standard. but these media are our house and you're the guests. for people aren't shitty we appreciated that you're here engaging and loving our media, this is your home too and you're welcome in it. i can speak for myself that i very much love being here on tumblr and interacting with people from all over the world who love BL. but for people who are being shitty sometimes about asian bl.

YOU'RE THE GUESTS, BEHAVE!

[theside-b]

SEE YOUR LOVE • 看見愛 (2024) EPISODE 10 + KISSES

[heretherebedork]

Lifts and glorious happy smiling kisses!

[asoftepiloguemylove]

"YOU'RE NOT JUST A FRIEND TO ME. I REALLY LOVE YOU." // CHENG-HSING AND SHOU-HENG

Emily Palermo What I Could Never Confess Without Some Bravado // 盛夏光年 Eternal Summer (2006) dir. Leste Chen // Amy Hempel Sing to It: New Stories // @/tullipsink desperation sits heavy on my tongue // Richard Siken Litany in Which Certain Things are Crossed Out // 盛夏光年 Eternal Summer (2006) dir. Leste Chen // Virginia Woolf in a letter to Vanessa Bell // R.F. Kuang The Burning God // 盛夏光年 Eternal Summer (2006) dir. Leste Chen // unknown // 盛夏光年 Eternal Summer (2006) dir. Leste Chen // Fernando Pessoa A Little Larger Than the Entire Universe: Selected Poems // June Gehringer I get so jealous of euthanized dogs // unknown // 盛夏光年 Eternal Summer (2006) dir. Leste Chen // Lucy Dacus Hot & Heavy

[wanderlust-in-my-soul]

Yuan, aren't we moving to fast? I've been waiting all my life. This isn't fast at all.

[queerbrainrot]

Seconding everything OP said,

just in relation to my prev reblog, if anyone looks for sapphic romances, list below of whatever I found in 15 minutes search on mydramalist:

Legend of Yunze (2021-2022)

Legend of Yun Qian (2020)

Girls Love 1 (2016)

Girls Love 2 (2016)

Show Me Love (2023)

Led Astray by Love (2022)

Red Devil and Heroine Su (2020)

Ride or die (2021)

Transit Girls (2015)

Fragrance of the first flower 

Sleep with me (2022)

Until Rainbow Dawn (2018)

The Greatest Love (2016)

Her (2023)

RedLife (2023)

Chasing Sunsets (2020)

BetCin (2021)

The Root (2022)

Rookie (2023)

Matcha & Vanilla (2021)

You Are Vitamins in My Routine (2023)

Wrath of Desire (2020)

Veils (2021)

Swimming in the Dark (2022)

1448 Love Among Us (2014)

Lucky My Love (2023)

Cat in The Eastern Palace (2020)

The Fox Spirit and the Little Priest (2021)

GAP (2022)

You Are the Cream in My Coffee (2023)

Fragment (2018)

The Vampires (2022)

Lemon vs Melon (2023)

The Secret Weapon (2021)

The Ideal Ratio: Find My 170 (2023)

I feel like if you're going to discuss GL/yuri in a historical context, specifically regarding why it does or doesn't "get made", and you don't mention things like the intersections of misogyny, and cultural patriarchy towards queer & non queer women in their own countries of origin (ie Japan, China, etc) whilst also ignoring huge cultural mainstays like Revolutionary Girl Utena, Sailor Moon, or Rose of Versailles and recent hits like The Gap & I'm in Love with a Villainess (and probably 23.5) and doing all this purely from an ethnocentric pov with no sources, like you're just giving out faulty information.

[bisexualboysbroadcast]

someone needs to stop me from watching taiwanese dramas because I can’t keep flooding my system with adrenaline like this

[dramatictrajectory]

Got his Ge wrapped around his little finger ><

[my-rose-tinted-glasses]

I slept in the closet again. Take your time. It's okay. We still have a lot of time.

See Your Love Episode 13

[25shadesoffebruary]

You're cute.

[pointlesscandies]

From useless (derogatory)

to useless (affectionate)

I love their relationship. Look at them smiling at each other. Look how much they have both grown. Look how happy they are