#jinloe

[singto-prachaya]

Poll time!

So I saw a poll with multiply rounds going around on twitter and I was less then happy with how it was going so far. So I decided to make a same poll here for tumblr. This is just a single round poll tho. Poll is limited in answers so no Ultimate Troop here. Do share this around.

[pockettao]

Finally we will have a trailer!!!! I must say that I was only waiting for this series because of the two of them (more so after the controversy with August) Also because I saw the original series and I was excited to know that they would make another one (although the original story is too much 🚩🚩🚩 and that put me off a little)

[pharawee]

Jinloe dropped the teaser for their Thai adaptation of Addicted Heroin... and as someone who's neither read the novel nor watched any of the other adaptations* I actually think it's surprisingly good? I'm keeping an open mind and I'll at least check it out.

*well ok, I watched the first adaptation but it didn't really leave much of an impression.

[talkingbl]

Thai BL Companies: A Brief Guide

My guide to the major Thai BL companies for the BL newbie. I've not included defunct companies (Nadao Bangkok, Studio Wabi Sabi), companies that produce BLs but don't sign actors or companies I'm not as familiar with (Copy A Bangkok, Dee Hup House, iQiyi).

Be On Cloud (BOC)

Production Value: A- | Talent: B+ | Story Variety: C | Writing: B

Notable Series: KinnPorsche (2022), The Hidden Character (2023 Reality TV Series), Dead Friend Forever (2023), 4Minutes (2024)

Notable Actors: Apo Nattawin, Bas Asavapatr, Bible Wichapas, Fuaiz Thanawat, Jes Jespipat, Mile Phakphum

My Thoughts: As a heads up, I did not finish Dead Friend Forever ("DFF"), so please take this into account when reading my thoughts below.

BOC is the place to go for decently high production values, heavier themes, and acting that's a slight cut above the rest. BOC will bring lots of action and sex, with stories that tend to explore the more base sides of humanity.

The company's flagship series, KinnPorsche, is often cited as a good starting point into Thai BL for the average joe, however, I actually think 4Minutes is a better starting point as it takes all of the better qualities of BOC and leaves out the camp you get with KinnPorsche, which I believe is more of an acquired taste for folks who are new to Thai BL. I also think that KinnPorsche, while decent for a first production for a company, has lots of questionable directing/acting/and even writing choices that are largely eliminated in 4Minutes.

To me, the biggest issue for BOC from an artistic standpoint is the way some of their series tend to meander for awhile before getting to the point. KinnPorsche suffers from this in the middle of the series, and DFF also has this problem after the first 2 or 3 episodes. 4Minutes has sort of the opposite problem where it moves a little too quickly because of its short 8-episode run. Still, BOC's storytelling is made more interesting because of the subject matter of its series (KinnPorsche's mafia-bodyguard trope, DFF's...whatever the fuck they were doing in that scary ass show..., 4Minutes' psychological-sci-fi thriller elements).

Business-wise, BOC is a bit controversial to say the least. Their talent pool has been a bit of a mess what with Build Jakapan being forced out after being outed as the worst type of asshole and Barcode Tinnasit leaving for somewhat mysterious reasons, some of the company's key writers and producers turning out to be on a constant power trip, and even controversies surrounding the talent that haven't even had their first roles yet.

Additionally, their promotion tactics have likewise been polarizing. While they don't go full-throttle with their shipped-pair promotions, they do put on these elaborate events complete with fansigns, meet and greets, actor performances, etc. At first, it was a little flimsy (KinnPorsche cast humping the air and singing offkey in front of thousands of people), but I do think it's improving (4Minutes cast actually getting into character to perform songs (still offkey) like a stage musical of sorts, instead of singing/dancing as themselves). So, if you're wanting to get into Thai BL fandom culture, I'd say BOC has more opportunities for you to be part of that community in a way that doesn't ship you straight into delulu land.

Lastly, while I think BOC has a bright future ahead given the success of literally everything they do, I feel like a lot will ride on if they're able to keep Jes Jespipat (who was a known actor in the Thai lakorn scene before joining BOC) and attract more big-name talent. Barcode jumping over to GMMTV after alluding that he didn't want to be signed to a company again after leaving BOC is a bit of a bad look to me and I can imagine other industry talent is keeping an eye on things like that.

Change2561 (Change)

Production Value: C | Talent: C | Story Variety: B- | Writing: C

Notable Series: PitBabe (2023), This Love Doesn't Have Long Beans (2024)

Notable Actors: Nut Supanut, Pavel Naret, Pooh Krittin, Pon Thanapon, Sailub Hemmawich

My Thoughts: Before you read the below, I've only watched about half of PitBabe and clips of This Love Doesn't Have Long Beans ("TLDHLB"), so many of my thoughts are colored by brief experiences.

Change is one of the newer companies to pop up on the Thai Queer Love scene. So far, their productions have been received relatively well and their upcoming series have garnered overwhelming support. Because Change is so new and both of their leading BL productions are so different, it's difficult to really point in the direction of a true identity. That said, there is an inkling that Change will be more of a novel adaptation company rather than an original content company. Additionally, Change has adapted/is adapting books that have hooks to them (Pitbabe with the omegaverse theme, their upcoming series The Most Beautiful Count and its strong identity/politics themes, etc.).

I can't really recommend a series for Change since I haven't finished the ones I've started from the company. I do think that Pitbabe is much riskier than TLDHLB, given that it does have an omegaverse element and it switches the typical seme/uke dynamic on its head.

Artistically, Change's direction looks promising, but I do warn that, likely because the company is so new, the talent pool is a bit shallow (same few actors star in each series) and the production quality varies drastically from work to work.

Business-wise, Change seems to be doing the typical Thai BL promotion tactics of fansigns, brand events, and social media fanservice, with their pairs having slightly more distance between them than shipped pairs from other companies.

Overall, I think if Change delivers on the lineup it announced in 2024, it has the potential to shake up the top players in the industry.

Domundi/Mandee (DMD)

Production Value: B+ | Talent: C | Story Variety: B | Writing: C

Notable Series: Why R U? (2020), Cutie Pie (2022), DMD Friendship The Reality (2023-, Reality TV Series), Bed Friend (2023), Your Sky (2024)

Notable Actors: Kong Kongpob, Max Kornthas, Nat Natasit, Nunew Chawarin, Thomas Teetut, Zee Pruk

My Thoughts: Warning that I have never finished a DMD show lmao (but Your Sky looks promising).

Ah, DMD...the long-touted GMMTV dethroner. DMD is a go-to for slice-of-life series that have NC elements but not at the level of BOC. Most of the series produced at DMD are straight up romantic comedies with no other themes explored at all. But within the romantic comedy genre, DMD series explore many common romance tropes (Cutie Pie with arranged marriage trope, Bed Friend with enemies to lovers trope, Your Sky with fake dating trope, etc.). Even with its upcoming series like The Next Prince and Love Upon A Time, we're getting a european royalty AU and period piece. It's truly like if AO3 had its own BL production company.

The company's flagship series is probably Cutie Pie. Though some might argue Why R U? put DMD/Mandee on the map (a la SOTUS and GMMTV). But, really, Cutie Pie was like the 2gether of DMD. It launched the company and its shipped pair, ZeeNunew, into the GMMTV-competitor conversation. That said, Your Sky is the best show I've seen from DMD and it's not even finished yet lol.

Artistically, DMD suffers from incoherent storytelling and mid-acting syndrome. Like Cutie Pie started off okay but I couldn't move past the terribly uninspired acting and all over the place plot. That said, a lot of their actors fit perfectly into established character tropes (tall/older confident and masculine seme/top, shorter/younger shy and feminine uke/bottom), which I think is a huge draw for lots of people. This is not something that affects my viewing experience, however, so I don't count this as a plus.

Business-wise DMD is a shipper's paradise. A lot of the shipped pairs act like real couples even outside of their shows, with some even being suspected of actually dating. They have all the typical shipped pair events but combine it with content out of the ass of the actors flirting, etc. DMD actors seem to have a much more international reach than, say, Idol Factory actors. While both have similar outreach in Asia, I think DMD tries to get their actors and works in western markets, which is a huge plus for western BL newbies. Additionally, DMD actors tend to not really be actors... I mean, they act, but most of them actually want to sing (and some can). This means that shipped couple birthday events are just concerts, fansigns are just concerts, extra video content is just music videos, etc. So, you will not run out of opportunities to see your favorite actors in the flesh in a manner that's (arguably) worth the money if you go down the DMD actor stan rabbithole.

Still, DMD is slightly controversial with allegations of sexism from its actors (stemming from a video released some years ago) and inappropriate pairings. With the rising conversations surrounding age gaps in pairings lately, DMD has come under fire for MaxNat in particular. For those who don't know, Max and Nat have been paired together since Nat was 17 (Max was 26 at that time). Though they were first paired before joining DMD, so most of their critics don't call out DMD for that. Still, some feel that even though Nat is now 22, DMD is wrong for keeping him in a pair with an actor 9 years his senior. The conversation is similar with ZeeNunew. Zee has been under particular scrutiny because of a comment he made about wanting to be paired with Nunew since Nunew first joined DMD at age 19 (Zee would've been 28 at the time).

Personally, I think DMD can't be blamed from MaxNat's pairing before they joined DMD. I also don't think it was necessarily wrong to keep them paired after they joined since, by then, Nat was a grown man. While MaxNat are not my cup of tea, at this point, Nat is 22, and I'm not in the business of trying to tell a grown man what to do with his career. Same with ZeeNunew. I like Nunew a lot and feel he is one of the most talented singers who also acts in BLs. But I never felt like he was showing signs of being exploited. At this point, as long as Nat and Nunew feel safe, that's all that matters to me. Additionally, new DMD pairings do not have these problems, so it's hard for me to call it a company issue.

Ultimately, DMD will likely continue to be successful for as long as ZeeNunew have stans lmao. But, on a serious note, I think the smartest thing this company ever did was DMD Friendship The Reality because it was a great way to introduce fans to new acting talent, build fanbases for the shipped pairs that came out of the show, and get money in the process. Now, ZeeNunew and MaxNat have pairs like ThomasKong and KengNamping who have skyrocketed in popularity to pass the torch to.

GMMTV

Production Value: B- | Talent: B+ | Story Variety: A | Writing: B-

Notable Series: SOTUS (2016), The Gifted (2018), Dark Blue Kiss (2019), Theory of Love (2019), 2gether (2020), A Tale of a Thousand Stars (2021), Not Me (2021), Bad Buddy (2021), My School President (2022), Only Friends (2023), High School Frenemy (2024)

Notable Actors: Barcode Tinnasit, Est Supha, First Kanaphan, Fourth Nattawat, Gun Atthaphan, Inn Sarin, Jennie Panhan, Krist Perawat, Mark Pakin, Mix Sahaphap, Nani Hirunkit, Ohm Pawat, Perth Thanapon, Sky Wongravee, Tay Tawan, Tu Tontawan, William Jakarapatr, Win Metawin

My Thoughts: GMMTV is probably the most prolific production company in Thailand when it comes to producing BL series. They have the most series, the most actors, the most events, the most money, etc. The company's identity is rooted in the schoolboy BL. Regardless of if we're talking high school boys or university men, get used to Thai uniforms if you're going to watch damn near any GMMTV BL produced before 2021, thanks to the SOTUS effect. It's not until the company enters the BL stratosphere in 2020 that we start getting a significant uptick in BLs that don't revolve around doing everything in a school building except learning.

Beyond the school settings, GMMTV is known for romantic comedies, slice of life stories, camp elements, terrible audio quality, empty sets, and 'we definitely shot this on a $2 budget' aesthetics. In fact, it wasn't until about 2021 that GMMTV production quality shot up after the explosion in popularity of 2gether. Suddenly, post-2020, Never Let Me Go was being shot in 4K, ThamePo had boom mics that worked and not just wireless mics that brushed up against the actors' clothes and picked up every sound but the actors' voices, and Sky Wongravee was signing to this broke ass company!!! And at this point, GMMTV's identity is less in its art and more in its business.

But first, the art. GMMTV, by far, has the most variety in its BL lineup. And while they don't push the envelope as much as, say, BOC, they're starting to add in mature themes at a reasonable pace. GMMTV's talent pool has shifted dramatically with so many basement dwellers leaving and very well-known actors signing (Sky, Barcode, Boun, Prem, etc.). This means that while you will occasionally see some of the most struggle acting you've ever seen from Dunk Natachai (love u, Dunk), you will see some of the most moving performances from your Gun Atthaphans. It's honestly a somewhat strange thing to experience in real-time.

Additionally, GMMTV's stories are largely adaptations of popular Thai and Japanese works (think SOTUS, Cherry Magic TH, etc.). But occasionally you will get original series that hit just right (Moonlight Chicken).

Artistically, the biggest issues with GMMTV include the weakest actors getting the most work and the most interesting stories, the inconsistent production quality, the clear favoritism, the focus on money over art, the way many of the most popular pairs clearly hate kissing boys lmfao, and, most starkly, the episode 5 drop off.

The episode 5 drop off is a series KILLER. What this refers to is how GMMTV series are almost always good, sometimes even GREAT for the first 4ish episodes. But by the time episode 5/6 comes around (or whenever the couple actually gets together in the series), we go from really good storytelling to leaning on the shittiest cliches you can imagine, the characters becoming straight up stupid, or random things happening for literally no reason with no context at all and a resolution that comes out of actual nowhere. Like there will legit be episodes of a series where one of our leading men gets shot or hit by a car or whatever, his boyfriend is like super scared and worried he's going to die and it's this big traumatic event. No less than 15 minutes later and it's like nothing happened. The shooting/car accident was literally just there to artificially raise the stakes and waste your damn time. This happens in almost EVERY GMMTV BL. Either that or the characters fake-out kiss like 30 times after they get together until there's 2 minutes left in the season finale when they finally kiss.

Regarding the other points, for example, the company treats Gen 2 (in particular, JoongDunk, PondPhuwin, ForceBook) like they are untouchable gods despite most of the talent residing with the pillars, company-switchers, het series actors, and even Gen 3 actors. Don't get me wrong, I understand those 3 pairs are stan attractors, but I feel like GMMTV is not taken super seriously as a company because the actors in these pairs get like 2-3 series per year while some of the company's best actors don't see the light of day.

Business-wise, if you're a kpop or jpop fan or otherwise into idol culture, GMMTV is probably the most comfortable transition for you. GMMTV treats its "artists" like idols (complete with "triple threat" allegations (LMFAO)); every actor getting their own song that they also struggle to dance to; every pair getting their own official mascot, logo, fandom name, and lightstick; concerts; shipped pair reality shows; etc. Hell, even the non-BL pairs get some of these things so long as they look good together and have chemistry (looking at you, Sky-Nani imina). It's like a fanservice paradise over there (except it's not billed as the pairs are actually dating, but that they're all in the will they-won't they, phi-nong, more than friends but less than lovers, stage). And if you pay close enough attention to the GMMTV pairs, you will notice common trends of how they interact/promote that will quickly unravel any delulu thoughts that you might have at the outset of seeing them together.

But to me, the best parts about GMMTV's business strategy, however, are their international focus and the novelty in their company promotions.

As for their international focus, most of their content is freely available on YouTube and subbed in English. Many of their artists are bilingual. And they're starting to produce events overseas at a high clip (e.g., TayNew recently in Rome, JimmySea in LA last year, GMMTV Fan Fest 2025 in Japan, etc.).

Novelty-wise, they've got several things going for them. They're the ones that started the annual lineup shows where they drop trailers for series coming out in the next year, have performances from their in-house T-Pop groups, and interview the casts and crews of upcoming series. They also have unique events like GMMTV Starlympics (if you're a kpop fan, it's like ISAC but only one company's idols participate against each other and there's musical performances), and GMMTV Company Outing (which is their annual company trip and isn't officially televised, but the artists and their managers always upload videos in real time of the shenanigans that occur at these outings). GMMTV even spearheaded the shipped-pair variety show content mill with mainstay pairs getting their own shows themed after either the actors' names (think EarthMix Space) or their interests (think TayNew Meal Date). These are all pioneering promotional tactics that make GMMTV series and shipped pairs even more entertaining.

Besides the money-making genius at GMMTV, however, there have been so many scandals with this company's actors it's hard to keep track. Everything from misogyny allegations, to homophobia, to people criticizing them for largely platforming straight-presenting (?) actors over out actors, to racism, to abuse (Pawin Thanik, Foei Pattara), to inappropriate behavior with children (think Prom Teepakron), etc.

Despite the scandals above, GMMTV is going nowhere. Having so many artists signed to one company, content where there's something for everyone, and an international focus with a parasocial lens is helping GMMTV maintain its status as the premier producer of BL content in Thailand.

Idol Factory (IDF)

Production Value: A- | Talent: B- | Story Variety: B- | Writing: B

Notable Series: Secret Crush on You (2022), GAP (2022), The Sign (2024)

Notable Actors: Babe Tanatat, Becky Rebecca, Freen Sarocha

My Thoughts: Disclaimer: I've only watched Secret Crush on You (SCOY) from Idol Factory.

IDF is the first company to be spearheaded by a former BL actor (Saint Suppapong). It's a newer company with an uncertain identity as of yet (though, I'd say that they're wanting to be known as an all-things queer love (QL) company rather than one focused on BLs or het dramas).

I don't have much to say about IDF artistically except that it's being well-received by BL audiences. Most of the people who like their dramas like the chemistry between the shipped pairs as well as how seriously the company takes queer stories. At IDF, you'll not only find BLs and GLs, but also stories involving trans characters seeking acceptance (see SCOY), for example.

Business-wise, there's a risk here. While the pairs in these shows are lauded for their chemistry, there's not a lot of variety and some pairs have been entrenched in controversy regarding their offscreen activities. Personally, I don't agree with all the folks making a big deal out of some of the actors dating each other in heterosexual relationships. I just hope it doesn't affect IDF's ability to thrive as a company since they're one of the few taking real chances in their content. Additionally, it's not lost on me that more of their stans hate the fact that the actors are in straight relationships than the fact that Billy Patchanon (leading man in The Sign and SCOY) unabashedly said the n-word...

I think that if IDF can expand its talent pool, it'll continue to find success in the BL world.

Jinloe

Production Value: F | Talent: C | Story Variety: D | Writing: F

Notable Series: Hit, Bite, Love (2023), Addicted Heroin TH (2024)

Notable Actors: August Vachiravit, Jur Vasin, Newyear Nawaphat

My Thoughts: Didn't watch Hit, Bite, Love (HBL) (actually dropped the trailer like 2 seconds in lmao) nor did I have any interest in Addicted Heroin TH (though I've seen many clips on the internet).

Jinloe should probably close and all its actors sign to Tia51. Their company identity is making people as uncomfortable as humanly possible by casting children to do questionable things on TV. I don't think that company is a safe place for kids and I think the content they produce is targeted toward...a specific kind of reprehensible person. If you want to see what I mean, just take a gander at the MDL pages for HBL and Addicted Heroin TH.

I can't really speak on their art because I don't watch their shows.

Business-wise, they seem to make dumb decision after dumb decision. From casting a 15 year old to play the love interest of a 27 year old, to NC scenes involving minors, to not even attempting to build out their repertoire of dramas, this company has no vision nor any direction. They're trying to market NewyearJur as a shipped pair with music videos together and social media posts (since those two are the only ones who seemingly have age-appropriate interactions in Jinloe series), but it's all failing miserably since: 1) people familiar with Jinloe's shady business run when they see that name; 2) neither Jur nor Newyear are particularly talented in a sea of similarly-aged actors actually showing potential; and 3) neither Jur nor Newyear have the clout of others in their age range since they started with Jinloe (as opposed to, say, Mick Metas at GMMTV who got clout from being related to Win Metawin).

Jinloe will probably be the next company to close but I also don't doubt that creeps will keep them open.

MeMindY

Production Value: D | Talent: C | Story Variety: D- | Writing: D

Notable Series: Love By Chance (2018), TharnType (2019), Don't Say No (2021), Love In The Air (2022), Love Sea (2024)

Notable Actors: Boss Chaikamon, Fort Thitipong, Noeul Nuttarat, Peat Wasuthorn

My Thoughts: MeMindY is known for its CEO (?), Mame. Anyone who is familiar with Mame's work knows they're going to get dicey romance stories often centering around university students with at least one scene of romanticized abuse for good measure. Now, I do think the abuse stuff is changing (Love In The Air (LITA) didn't really have any of that), but I can understand why MeMindY has that reputation. Either way, every MeMindY show will have engineering/med school/architecture/some other type of professional school students, actors folks consider conventionally attractive, reluctant bottoms that don't know they're gay, somewhat aggressive tops who are always physically bigger than the bottoms, strict heteronormative dynamics, and sometimes literally insane plot elements (like the Tor plotline that came up in TharnType (TTTS))...

Artistically, MeMindY needs to take a step away from university BLs. While TTTS and LITA kept my interest for a bit, I do think Don't Say No (DSN) felt a bit stale. But I'd say it's likely because DSN didn't have the best acting and its episodic structure made it difficult for me to connect with the underlying story. Particularly, the episodic structure in DSN didn't work as well as it does in GMMTV's ThamePo. Still, I appreciate the fact that MeMindY picks actors that do not seem bothered at all about kissing and portraying sex with other men. It's what makes MeMindY series more dynamic than series from other companies despite the laundry list of issues they tend to have.

Business-wise, MeMindY leans HEAVILY into the shipped-pair dynamic. It's less commercial than GMMTV and, these days, less 'we're actually dating' than DMD, but somehow it comes off as just as in-your-face as DMD and GMMTV. I'd even say that I consider MeMindY a peer company to DMD and GMMTV based on the popularity of its shipped pairs alone. Like MewGulf (RIP), BossNoeul, and FortPeat are all booked and busy. MewGulf did for Mew Suppasit and Gulf Kanawut what BrightWin did for Bright Vachirawit and Win Metawin. Mew and Gulf never have to act in BLs ever again to have success and can solely focus on their het careers and terrible singing. I'd even go as far as to say MewGulf is often considered the blueprint for what a shipped couple can be with folks (not me--zonzons leave me alone) often comparing ZeeNunew and the like to MewGulf. BossNoeul is similar to a JoongDunk/PondPhuwin level of noteriety without nearly the same level of dramas to their name, which speaks volumes.

Because MeMindY can produce 1-2 series per year with the same 4 actors and have people shipping them to the high heavens, I think we can consider it an established company that will continue to thrive barring bankruptcy lol.

Open Label

Production Value: C- | Talent: B | Story Variety: -- | Writing: B

Notable Series: Century of Love (2024)

Notable Actors: Daou Pittaya, Offroad Kantapon

My Thoughts: Open Label is the new company on the block. From my understanding, Daou and Offroad actually formed the company themselves (a la YinWar with YWPB or Saint with IDF). Open Label does not have an established identity because they've produced approximately one show. BUT, they did tell us about DaouOffroad's new series The Wicked Game, which looks to be a bodyguard romance that takes on some of the more mature themes we typically see at BOC.

Artistically, all I can say is that they're off to a great start with story selection. Century of Love (COL) was a good first entry as it has a fantasy/supernatural element that blends Thai folklore and religious practices with its romance. There's also the level of comfortability and chemistry between its key actors (Daou and Offroad) that is hard to come by. Hopefully as the company produces more successful series, budgets can increase and they can attract even more talent.

Business-wise, there is no business. There is only DaouOffroad and a slew of pretty faces we have yet to see in anything. This is a good starting point for any company, however, so we shall see how things continue to progress from here.

Ultimately, I'm optimistic that Open Label will see success.

Tia51

Production Value: C- | Talent: C+ | Story Variety: D | Writing: C-

Notable Series: My Universe (2023), LoveSick 2024 (2024)

Notable Actors: Almond Poomsuwan, Bew Busaya, Krit Ngamtanakijja, NJ Deeprompt, Progress Passawich, Shane Thanatpong, Sky Phasith, Toto Thayawat, Yeepun Purichaya

My Thoughts: I've only watched LoveSick 2024.

Tia51 is not exactly new but, from what I know, they've only produced 2 series. Because of this, they don't have an identity yet.

Artistically, so far, so good. It's definitely interesting to have one of your first series be a remake of an iconic series, and it seems to have been a genius decision by the folks over at Tia51. But, because the flagship series is a remake, the only thing to discuss artistically is the talent pool. The directing in Love Sick 2024 was, at times, very inspired. The actors were nearly all rookies and a good 75% of the cast were under 18 at the time of filming--2 things which do come through quite a bit in the finished product. Still, I found that the lead role was very strong, all things considered, and the changes made from the original to this remake seemingly made a lot of sense. Going forward, it's really just about staying at this level of quality or better.

Now, out of all the companies in this space, Tia51 is the only one I have personal experience with when it comes to the business/fan side of things. While in Thailand, I stumbled upon the premiere of LoveSick 2024. While the event itself could've used a little more logistics planning (though part of the problem here is that my Thai isn't very advanced so I had a little more difficulty getting around the venue), it was overall pretty well-organized, which left a good impression on me.

Additionally, the actors are all hella clouted in Thailand (from my understanding, many of the actors cast in the show actually had fanbases through things like music and social media prior to being cast), which adds to the business potential of Tia51. It also helps that, from my experience meeting the crew and cast, they are all very charismatic and are quickly learning how to be good entertainers. Because of this, I think the business of Tia51 has potential to expand. They just need to not waste Progress's acting talent, Chok and Toto's singing talent, and the rest of the cast's social media clout in order to succeed. This means picking tasteful stories to tell and actually nurturing their musical talent in a natural way (unlike GMMTV platforming non-singers).

Conclusion

If you're coming from western media, I'd say the best place to start is either BOC (they have the more serious vibes you get in western media with few quirks) or GMMTV (they're the most accessible).

If you're coming from eastern media (particularly kpop), GMMTV is probably the best place to start, closely followed by DMD. The fandom experience that is a huge part of kpop, is very similar here. In fact, for kpop fans, it might even be helpful to think of the BL companies in kpop company terms. GMMTV/DMD/BOC = SM Entertainment/JYP Entertainment/YG Entertainment, respectively. MeMindY & IDF are like the smaller companies that still have popular groups like WakeOne and KQ Entertainment.

If you're coming from other BL industries (Taiwan, Japan, Korea), I'd say start with Change or DMD for Taiwan and Tia51 or BOC for Korea. If you're coming from Japanese BL, I don't know what to tell you because jbl stans almost always think jbl is superior to everything else and won't given anything else a chance. Plus, production quality-wise, jbl productions are very dissimilar to Thai productions in almost every conceivable way lmao so I can't really make any good comparisons.

[bl-bam-beyond]

BL- BOYS' LOVE:

Series: HIT BITE LOVE (2023, THAILAND)

King (NAWAPHAT THANNAMONGKHONSAWAT aka NEWYEAR)and Burger (VASIN TRAIPRAKHONG aka JUR) lost in one another for a moment. Eyes locked.

[respectthepetty]

Hit Bite Love was one of my favorite series last year, and I am rooting for a second season, but until then the BL gods gave me a sponsored four-part special episode of all the couples going on a trip together to a water park.

Saint and Burger were the only ones going on the trip.

But Saint invited Mateo on the trip.

But of course Mateo invites his man, Shogun.

And of course his man tells his best friend, King, who finds out Burger is going on the trip, so he must attend as well.

Which means that Hida, Saint's stepbrother and his almost-boyfriend, finds out too and decides to show up!

Also, Fern, who was almost murdered at the end of the season by someone in this group, woke up without any memories, so . . .

WE'RE GOING ON A SPONSORED TRIP!

This is only the first three minutes, but I'm thrilled to know that I'm getting these crazy kids back and all of them have couple's outfits even though Mateo and Shogun (MY FAVES!) are the only ones officially dating.

The company, Jinloe, also released the uncut versions of all the first season's episodes on its YouTube channel plus BL-cuts of each individual couple (in case some people only want to see Burger x King)

And know that Burger ends up getting a temporary tattoo of a crown for King by the end of the trip to make their relationship official.

Blessed!

[absolutebl]

Just Thai?

I only really recently started consistently tracking and there is a difference between companies, agencies, production houses, and studios.

Here's some of what I got with productions creds on BLs for Thailand in 2023:

Prestige

GMMTV

Wabi Sabi (Between Us)

Domundi (Naughty Babe)

Dee Hup (I Feel You Linger in the Air)

Clawing Their Way Up

Be on Cloud (KinnPorsche)

WaGa Creative (Make a Wish)

Mame's (whatever) house

Star Hunter (something may be wrong there tho, they're way underproducing this year)

If we talk about any of them at length, it tends to be one of those 8, and a few defunked ones.

Pulps Consistant

Rookie Thailand (Future)

MFlow Entertainment (Tin Tem Jai)

Ultimate Troop (Dinosaur Love)

Tia52 (My Universe)

COPY A BANGKOK (War of Y)

Motive Village (2 Moons)

Idol Factory

MindTrio (defunked?)

Pulps Inconsistent or New

Kantakol (Low Frequency)

Devonte296 (The Promise)

TBS GLOWDIA (Pastenger)

WhoDo Studio (Senior Love Me)

Jinloe Media Works (Hit Bite Love)

Golden Eyes Views (Love Syndrome III)

Star Halo (House of Stars)

Very Great Company (Crazy Handsome Rich)

Foremorfilm Production (Moments of Love)

World Star (Boyband)

Artop Media (defunked?)

Studio Commuan (defunked?)

This is not an exhaustive list tho. Just the ones I noted down who produced something in 2023.

(source)

Hi! Maybe this is kind of a dumb question but I'm new to the bl series world so I don't know how many companies or tv channels are. I know the gmmtv is the biggest (I think) but like Wabi Sabi is a company too? Or the one that did that mafia show? Like if I want to search for series separated between companies what are the most famous ones? Thanks! Have a great day ❤️

Anon I'm so sorry I'm like one of the worst person to ask this question cuz I barely pay attention to companies other than if they are putting the content on YouTube, I have no idea how many bl companies there is, maybe try @forcebook @absolutebl or @heretherebedork for this question?

[irrfahrer]

Moodboard: Jin-Lo Rayce Jin-Lo Rayce was a Human male Jedi Padawan apprenticed to the Jedi librarian Jocasta Nu during the Clone Wars.

At the conclusion of the war and the beginning of the Great Jedi Purge, Rayce escaped the attack on the Jedi Temple led by the Dark Lord Darth Vader. Rayce then evaded the new Galactic Empire's forces on Coruscant for a few months and eventually stowed away on a transport headed for the planet Chandrila, where he lived for a time. He then traveled to various planets in the Core, the Inner Rim, and the Mid Rim, in search of surviving Jedi. After concluding that the Jedi were gone, Rayce traveled back to worlds where various Force-sensitives he had met lived and began establishing cells of Force adepts. Rayce styled his group the Agents of Ossus, in memory of the Jedi library planet Ossus, which had been destroyed during the Great Sith War millennia before. Rayce used a lightsaber, although he had only been partially trained in its use, and lost it when he escaped the Jedi Temple. He was also capable of using the Force to guide a blaster and vibroblade. Rayce taught his pupils how to use the Force to both hide from the Empire's Force-hunters and wield these same weapons. He showed the Agents of Ossus these various techniques he developed during his time on the streets of Coruscant and other planets. -Wookiepedia on Jin-Lo Rayce

[idkaylaaa]

malos and rex are the most significant parallel characters in xenoblade 2---second only to jin and nia. rex's only motivation throughout the game was his love for pyra/mythra, whereas the only thing keeping malos going was his love for jin. they are so similar because their love is inspired by jin/pyra/mythra's suicidal tendencies, but where malos uses this to further jin's death wish, rex attempts to prove pyra/mythra wrong. in this essay i will

[mewartarchive-blog]

06042018 | Mew Suppasit

Mew Suppasit from today’s workshop. Why am I distracted by the word monkey behind him? Also P’Mew seems to love the shoes he got from Art a lot~

Credits: @mewartstory

[absolutebl]

2023 UPCOMING BL

Okay, these are all the BLs (I know of) that have been announced for 2023. Not counting stuff currently airing. All of this must be considered SPECULATIVE. Don’t you dare blame me if these don’t happen. You read this post knowing that. Agreed? Please remember:

7 Golden rules of BL!

Never trust:

a Thai trailer,

a Viki Category,

a Vietnamese sub,

an MDL description,

a Taiwanese title,

Japan,

or a BL made before 2014.

FAQ: How long does it usually take from an announcement to getting more info on a BL being made?

Because people have asked I have put the ones I am most excited about in bold. 

Vietnamese & Pinoy BL not chronicled, it's just too challenging. 

Supposedly Jan 2023 

01/29 The End Of The World, With You AKA Bokura no Micro na Shuumatsu - Japan for Gag Trailer. Stars Toshiki Seto (Senpai, This Can't Be Love). In 10 days, the world will be destroyed by a meteor. To spend his remaining time as comfortably as possible, bad-luck magnet Masumi decides to visit the library and read as much as he wants until the end comes. There he meets the one man from his past that he never wanted to see again, Ritsu. You should expect this to end badly.

The Luminous Solution - Thai, PTG Entertainment: Stars Gun Napat (Love By Chance/ Golden Blood), Bhu Bhudis (Manner Of Death)

Hit Bite Love - Thai Jinloe Media Works. BONKERS incomprehensible MDL description. 

Nilundon - Thai: Postponed from 2021 to recast one of the leads, never a good sign. Ensemble of 2 BLs + 1 GL, featuring adult characters, cafe, rich/poor. About a freelance photographer and heir to a famed Seoul hotel and restaurant business who, following a family death, returns to Thailand and meets a gregarious young barista. Side romances: producer is head-over-heels in love with her YouTubing bestie, and a veterinarian falls in love with the lead character’s impish cousin.

Time The Series - Thai (trailer), lakorn we think, not strictly BL 

Supposedly Feb 2023

02/10 Egoist - Japan This is about an openly gay but vein and superficial man (Hio) who falls in love with a personal trainer (Ryohei) who is stuck taking care of his sick mother. It’s not BL, it’s gay coming of age and we can’t expect it to end happily. Still, I’ll try to watch it. Japanese movies are notoriously difficult to get ahold of, tho. One of my absolute favorite Japanese actors Hio Miyazawa (from His the movie) has the lead in this movie adaptation of Makoto Takayama’s autobiographical novel Egoist. He’ll be opposite super famous actor Ryohei Suzuki.

02/14 Moments Of Love - Thai (Foremorfilm Production) Trailer Golf Tanwarin (609 Bedtime Story & The Eclipse) directs SmartJames (LeonPhob from Don't Say No).

02/18 Chains of Heart - Thai Trailer Suspense thriller about a forest ranger, smugglers, memory loss, and lost love. Stars Haii (Cirrus in TT2) and Poppy (Porpla in YYY). Adapted from a Y-novel of the same name by TJ Tommy.

02/27 Tin Tam Jai - Thai (MFlow Entertainment on iQIYI) Tin has always been secretly in love with P'Phak son of the neighborhood baker. Producers behind Ai Long Nhai and Coffee Melody so don't expect much.

Supposedly March 2023

03/09 Love Syndrome (characters from Unforgotten Night) - Thai trailer Day and It have been together for 2 years. An accident leaves Day seriously injured and It blames himself. Then Day wakes up with amnesia. (stars Frank of FrankDrake) based on a y-novel.

JAPAN 2023 

Our Dining Table AKA Bokura no Shokutaku - Mira Ori's BLOVED manga (especially be me) is getting an adaptation (HOPEFULLY THIS YEAR)! Lonely salaryman (talented cook) gets accidentally adopted by a college kid and his baby brother. They build a family together. This is a sweetly gentle and cozy manga and it will make a GREAT live action piece. I’ve recommended the manga in the past to anyone who likes BLs like Ingredients, To My Star, What Did You Eat Yesterday? and I think we are in for similar gay domesticity to Old Fashion Cupcake with this adaptation YAY!

My Beautiful Man Eternal AKA Utsukushii Kare 2 - trailer I’m very nervous, I think this series stands alone and is perfect as it already is. I’m worried Japan is over egging the pudding. More here.

Takumi-kun - No Japan, back away slowly. We do not need this. No one wants it. 

KOREA 2023

Bump Up Business (OnlyOneOf) - (Idol Romance) Announcement  More gossip. Depicts the tickling love story between a trainee who is about to debut and a celebrity from the same agency. Kpop boy group OnlyOneOf has collectively signed up to be in this idol-based BL. They’ve been auditioning for this since Libido IMHO. You can watch me chronicle their BL MV series in this post. Idol Romance will do sad but can do good kisses (Wish You, Nobleman Ryu, Once Again, Kissable Lips, Poongduck 304, Tasty Florida, Tinted With You). More info here. 

Blueming 2 - likely to air on iQIYI This was one of my favorites from 2022 year (9/10). I’m not thrilled about a 2nd season. It’s the same director as TMS2, and I didn’t like that one all that much. Still, I’m always intersted in where Korea goes when it’s given enough rope to hang itself.

Comfort the Boy - Premiere postponed indefinitely due to actor contract conflict, rated R15+ due to topic & vulgarity. Adaptation of Dongmul's manwha A Shoulder to Cry On, high school set, features a teasing confident gay, and a rich/poor pairing, about homophobia/gossip putting a scholarship in jeopardy. Was to stars idols Jaehan & Yechan BOTH from Kpop group OMEGA X. But given the crisis in management with that group, I think this is unlikely to happen, at least with this pair. 

First Love's User Manual - Korea (Silkwood) Thai BL pair TutorYim to star (?) in this KBL under A-Plan International’s Silkwood (Peach Of Time). No further info, no MDL listing. Could all be rumors. 

Heesu In Class 2 -  Korea's gay version of Sex Education. Heesu’s world revolves around Chanyoung, his best friend and secret crush. He doesn’t mind cheering Chanyoung from the sidelines or listening to all his girl problems. Then one day, Heesu starts hearing his name everywhere - on the bus, in the halls, during lunch. Turns out, there’s a rumor: Got a love problem? Find Heesu in Class 2 and he’ll tell you what to do! With that, Heesu suddenly finds himself the center of attention. But how could he give anyone advice? He doesn’t even know what to do about his own crush! Well known child actor Ahn Ji Ho (All of Us Are Dead) to lead.

Jump the series - Korea (SOL Entertainment probably for Gaga) Trailer From the producers of Cherry Blossoms and others. Coming-of-age drama that'jumps' to the next chapters of life: love, friendship, competition, mistakes, dreams and hopes.

Liquor - I got nothing but rumors. 

Star Struck AKA Starstruck - Korea (Terapin Studio) A boy has had a crush on his childhood friend for a long time. Stars Zuho (Kpop SF9 - noted good egg) opposite rookie actor Kim In Sung, based on a web novel of the same name.

Unintentional Love Story - Ceramic artist Yoon Tae Joon disappears from society, while Ji Won Young is an employee at a large company. Ji Won Young is intent on winning over the heart of Yoon Tae Joon as he's the company chairman's favorite artist. Stars actor Cha Seo Wo and idol Gongchan (maknae of B1A4, welcome to the fray Kpop Gen 2).

Why R U? Korean remake - filming sept 22 Apparently Korea is planning a remake of Why R U? which I find absolutely hilarious. I mean if Korea remakes it, we lose all the sexy and then would we have a story at all. No we would not. It’d be like one of those mesh shopping bags. MaxNat have a  cameo. 

TAIWAN 2023

Lapluie - Depicts the story of two young men: one who never believes in fate/destiny while the other one is waiting for his soulmate.

Marry My Dead Body - Taiwan Police officer forced to marry a ghost. Movie.

Miracle - High School student goes to jail because of his ganster lover. Or something. https://mydramalist.com/696341-miracle

THAILAND 2023

Are you ready? 

2 Worlds (Domundi MaxNat) - Parallel worlds love triangle story with MaxNat as the leads (finally!) PuPa & Kram are in love but PuPa is murdered and Kram is pulled into a parallel world. In that place, 12 years ago, Kram & Tai were in love but Kram was killed by Tai's dad. Now Tai encounters the Kram from another world, what will happen next? Is this a second chance or is Kram sill morning his dead lover, and does Tai need to help him get home or convince him to stay?

A Boss and a Babe GMMTV YouTube (ForceBook) - Chay is a gamer who wants to get big in the e-sports industry. However, his plans are dramatically altered when is made to intern at a company. There his boss Gun has him do some pretty weird errands, confusing Chay about his true intentions. 

Be Mine SuperStar (JaFirst) - Filming started Dec 2022 Third-year film student Punn (Ja) gets an internship on the set of a drama. He’s come there to learn from professionals, but what lights his passion even more than the work is leading man Achi, beloved of the nation. Adapted from the novel “The Superstar and the Puppy on Set” (พี่พระเอกกับเด็กหมาในกอง) by Orpheus, the show has an ensemble cast comprising Ben (2moons2), Bosston (UWMA, Between Us), Jo (War of Y, My Roommate, Make It Right 2), Kokliang and (TharnType, Even Sun).

Be My Favorite AKA You Are My Favorite (GMMTV) YouTube - Adapted from a JittiRain y-novel (2gether) one of those rewrite the past to change the future. Another timeslip? (That’s at least 5 from Thailand in 2022). Trailer features classic tropes: elevator, rooftop assignation, lie on ground. Stars Krist (SOTUS) + Mike Gawin. Who knew Krist would do a BL again? Like seriously? 

Bed Friend (Domundi probably for Viki) - Adapted from a Y-novel (same setting as Middleman’s Love) about Uea (reserved and shy and hates players) and King (a big time flirt) who work in the same office and share a best friend. Despite the fact that they don’t really like each other they end up in bed together. This pair was originally supposed to be just side dishes for Middle Love, but it seems they got their own series. Not sure if this is a lesson learned from Why R U?, a lockdown necessity, a shifting to an En of Love model, or if NetJames did so well in rehearsal they earned their own series. They are crazy beautiful together. I think Domundi will use these two to bring higher heat, just like they did with FighterTutor. This series could be good especially as it is based on a book so hopefully it has PLOT. James was Gui’s best friend in Oxygen and one of my top picks at the time to get his own BL. Net was an established actor prior to BL. I am VERY excited about this pair

Big Dragon 2 - whatever 

Boy Never Smiles (KimCop trailer) - Follows the story of a young man who travels to the future. To return, he must make that boy smile.

Buddy Line Y Animal (Ultimate Troop) From the Yearbook (ugh) people and based on 4 y-novels written by Scriper, I'll only binge this. Stars Man & Tile (Yearbook), Oat (Make it Right), and unknowns.

Cafe In Love - When his coffee shop close, he tries everything to get it to reopen and falls in love along the way. New Thai pulp, stars the actor who played Noh’s best friend Ohm in Love Sick 2.

Cherry Magic (Thai remake w/ TayNew) GMMTV YouTube - no one asked for this 

Cinderella Boys (Cloth Lab) - production house brought us Restated (which I never watched) and never got EngSub.

City of Stars AKA Fueangnakorn - An actor falls in love with a programmer and the narrative intends to “explore the ramifications of being public figure in the social network era who must endure critics, bullying, and defamation.” Looks like another Lovely Writer / Call It What You Want sort of thing.

Cooking Crush (OffGun) GMMTV YouTube - Prem, Dynamite, and Samsi run a not-so-popular restaurant. With heavy losses, the trio find out about a cooking competition with a huge reward that could help their business. However, preparations go awry, and Prem decides to back out when he meets Ten, a medical student under a heavy stress burden. Ten approaches prem to teach him cooking, and Prem uses this as a scam opportunity to make money. However, as the lessons go on, it isn’t the food that’s hot, but also their faces as they slowly fall for each other. Adapted from the novel “Love Course! เสื้อกาวน์รุกเสื้อกุ๊กรับ” by iJune4S,

Dangerous Romance GMMTV YouTube - Sailom, a poor yet studious student, has worked several odd jobs along with his elder brother to keep his affairs in order. One day, a misunderstanding causes him to hate the school’s bully, Kongkarn. However, fate plays in and Sailom is made Kongkarn’s tutor. As they spend time together, the two realize that the two have a lot in common and their hate could turn into something more beautiful in their hearts. (Wait, didn’t we just watch this?) 

Destiny Seeker - Engineering students in university dorms, Songkram the head of dorm 3, which is where the "strong and athletic" male students are sorted. Aye is the head of dorm 2, the "good looking" male students live. Aye used to be Songkram's tutor and friend, but they fell apart after both of them were chosen to be dorm heads. Aye is actually in love with Songkram, however, he thinks Sonkram has feelings for Mean. What Aye doesn't know, is that he's the one Songkram likes. So, Bad Buddy the second coming. But also v Japanese concept. 

Heart by Heart (Half Toast Production) Trailer 1 Trailer 2 - of the same name, the trailers are GOOD. I’m more excited for this one then I thought I'd be. Has a bit of Tasty Florida, bad boy/good boy, high drama going on. Stars all unknowns but they look like decent actors.

Hidden Agenda (JoongDunk) GMMTV YouTube - Zo, a college freshman whose never been in love, decides to change it by making the college’s popular girl Nita as his girlfriend. However, to woo her, he approaches Joke, Nita’s ex, for dating advice. What he fails to realize is that Joke has had his eyes on him for a long time and uses this opportunity to approach Zo. Will Joke succeed?

Hot Bamee and Yummy Gyogung (9Cats Studio) - stars Nutt Witsarut (Daisy from SCOY) as Gyogung & Boat Yongyut (Tim from My Secret Love) as Bamee.

House of Stars Trailer - an LGBTQ actor falls in love with an actor from another company at first sight.

I Feel You Linger in the Air (Dee Hup for WeTV) - This is a time travel historical romance (1920s) adaption of y-novel by Violet Rain . FROM THAILAND! H I S T O R I C A L ! ! ! Heartbroken architect is transported to the 1930s. Movie from the producers of Lovely Writer.

Last Twilight (JimmySea) GMMTV YouTube - Burdened with heavy debt, Mork, a mechanic, is forced to take a high paying job as a caretaker for Day, a rich heir who suffers from partial blindness after an accident. Day recruits Mork as he realizes the latter does not see him as a disabled person, but rather as co-equals. As they spend time together, the two begin developing feelings for the other. However with Day just having 180 days until he becomes permanently blind, how will the two weather the trials ahead?

Lost in the Woods - Fifa, a high school student preparing to enter university, is given the duty of taking care of his grandma in the province before the school year starts. There he meets Chief Hem, a forest ranger.

Love Upon a Time - (Domundi)  NetJames in a historical BL! Also feat Tonnam (Dr Sing from Triage).

Middleman’s Love AKA Middle Love (Domundi for Viki) - Production started. This used to be a JimmyTommy vehicle before the pair split (also prev title Middle Love). Adapted from a Y-novel. Jade works as a graphic designer and has always been stuck in the middle - average. His heart is hardened after a life spent being overlooked because he is not as charming or good looking as the rest of his family or friends. When his office gets a hot new intern, Mai, Jade assumes Mai couldn’t possibly be intersted in him. Instead he believes Mai is after his friend, Uea. Mai, of course, has other ideas. To be directed by Cheewin leads recast as TutorYim (crumbs from Cutie Pie) we likey, good choice.

Make a Wish (WaGa Creative) - Started filming 12/22, stars Fluke Natouch (OhmFluke UWMA etc...) & Judo (The Miracle Of Teddy Bear) in a medical-fantasy. It seems to be a light-hearted romance with a comedic flair. About a doctor who sees ghosts and a deity who resides in a Bodhi tree that earns merits whenever he fulfills a wish. He is shocked to find the doctor can actually see him and decides to help him find the reason for his ghostly ability. Thus begins a chaotic yet romantic journey. From Sammon y-novels (Manner of Death, Triage)

Mystique in the Mirror (gossip here) - Side couple is PitchBank from Golden Blood, authored by Dr. Dr.Patrick Rangsimat (My Ride) interview here 

Naughty Babe (Domundi MaxNat gossip here) - Cutie Pie spin off feat MaxNat. 

The Next Prince (Domundi ZeeNunew) - ZeeNew in a fantasy/historical set in a palace where Zee plays a knight and Nu a prince - FUCK YES PLEASE. I did not expect this pair to stick so I really hope this happens.

Only Friends GMMTV YouTube - Friend Zone but Gay AF. Mew, a final-year university student, has never encountered the pleasures of adult life. One day, his friend Boston takes him clubbing to give him a sight of the nightlife. There, he meets Top, who tries to seduce him. Yet reluctant at first, Mew gives in and falls for Top. However, he doesn’t realize that others want to break their relationship.

Our Skyy 2 GMMTV YouTube - An eight-part anthology that continues the stories of favorite GMMTV couples: Tian & Phupha (A Tale of Thousand Stars); Pran & Pat (Bad Buddy); Khabkluen & Daonuea (Star in My Mind); Nuengdiao & Palm (Never Let Me Go); Chay & Gun (A Boss and a Babe); Talay & Puen (Vice Versa); Akk & Ayan (The Eclipse); Tin & Gun (My School President)

Pit Babe - Based on alittlebixth's omegaverse novel #พิษเบ๊บ’ set in the world of car racing (author confirmed the series will not be omegaverse).

Punk Spy - (Domundi) - Tommy (formerly JimmyTommy) to star opposite Thomas Teetut (new talent) We gonna call them TomTom as I live and breathe! Please people. Please? Small town romance of two men who keep secrets. And they are searching for the truth. Poppy (everyone’s favorite comedic character actor) is in this one too.

SHADOW - It is a teenage-detective series that involves the supernatural, psychology, love, and friendship. Depicts Dan (Singto), the new student in an all-boys Catholic school who's suffering from sleep paralysis where he saw shadows in his dream, & Nine (Fluke), a student who's condemned by his seniors for being gay. Despite Dan being seen by the other students as a freak. Nine fully understood him because he's been dealing with seeing spirits since childhood. The two became close and gossip circulated between them. Dan chooses to be his friend even if Nine falls in love with him. An interesting combination for actors for sure. 

Step By Step (Dee Hup) - age gap office romance between stern boss and sweet subordinate (AKA my catnip) Thailand doesn't have a great track record with office set BL. Thailand’s record with office set BL is terrible. But I LOVE the concept.

Wish Me Luck (Be Brave Entertainment Hub) - About a boss and his temporary employee in an advertising company, based on Bittersweet's y-novel of the same name สุดที่รักษ์. Starring my boy Fiat (Grean Fictions, SOTUS S, My Gear and Your Gown, Triage) who I’ve been waiting to lead a BL for a decade (it feels like) and Na Naphat (KinnPorsche, UWMA). Again, office BL, but gah PLEASE be good. 

Wish You Luck (StudioCommuan) - Sci Fi dystopian BL about a luck-stealer and an optimistic innocent. Stars Tonnam (Dr Sing in Triage) and Title (our beloved baby Nut from the Yearbook) in a tsundere/sunsine survivor story.

This list is updated only at the beginning of 2023. Not responsible for keeping it updated. I make no promises on anything on these list. Check the comments for updates.

One final note? 

23.5 (GL feat MilkLove) GMMTV For YT 

Ongsa, a loner all her life, falls in love at first sight with the more popular Sun. However, with the fear of being rejected, she decides to approach her under the pseudonym “Earth”. As Sun gets more and more curious about who Earth is and starts to fall for her, will Ongsa reveal herself to Sun? BL side couple. 

(source)

This post will NOT be kept up to date. As new BLs are announced and come across my radar, I will repost about them in this blog. You have to follow me to get those. I also report on new and upcoming releases once they are confirmed in my weekly updates. 

[pharawee]

Aaand here's the official trailer for the Thai version of Addicted Heroin, releasing 13 August (presumably with a double ep) on WeTV.

I know almost nothing about the Chinese novel/version and negl to me this looks really well done. Yes, one of the main actors is currently 16 but I think it's safe to assume that this is way toned down from the original and was filmed with all necessary precautions in place.

[heretherebedork]

Since you sometimes love to watch trashy shows Jinloe (who had 2 shows before) announced a new show called Hit Bite Love and they are promoting it as "Through chains, whips, handcuffs, sexual blackmail, and love... they will learn what love, pain, and growth in life are." And a poster that said brothers with benefits.

What are your thoughts?

I mean, I'm down for it?

I like trash.

I really do.

I mean, heck, I enjoyed Unforgotten Night.

Just give me even semi-likeable characters and you'll get me for the entire show.

So I'm up for it... as long as I can get my hands on it fairly easily, I suppose.

Always the danger in this fandom.

[bl-bam-beyond]

ADDICTED HEROIN THAILAND

Set To Premiere in August 2024

Starring: VACHIRAVIT PAISARNKULWONG aka AUGUST as Hero

Starring: NATTAPAT NIMJIRAWAT aka MAC as Pop (Poppy according to MDL)

A Remake (THAILAND ADAPTATION) of Chinese BL ADDICTED joining last year's Bromance Version STAY WITH ME (which reportedly is coming back with a Season 2)

From The People who brought the oft criticized HIT BITE LOVE

Clips From ADDICTED HEROIN (recently released teaser from Jinloe Official YouTube Channel)

@pose4photoml @kingofthereblog-boysloveed @absolutebl @wanderlust-in-my-soul

[bladgsmsoffical]

Upcoming BL & BL themed drama

F: Facebook | IG: Instagram | Y: YouTube | T: Twitter | W: Weibo | B: Bilibili | O: Other

Those with release dates

2021

Nitiman the series (นิติแมนแฟนวิศวะ) [T] : 7th May

SiewSumNoi (เสี่ยวซำน้อย) [F] : 12th May

Top Secret Together [IG |F] : 14th May

The Most Peaceful Place Season 2 [Y | F] : 14th May

Be Loved in House [T | F | IG] : 20th May

The Love’s Outlet [F] 20th May

Mẹ Chồn Dâu Cáo [F | Y]

Pa-Mine Pare [IG] : 21st May

Saan, Sana Tayo sa Himig ng Musika [Y | F | IG] : 21st May

I Told Sunset about You Part 2 [T | IG] : 27th May

My Chinito Prince [Y] : 31st May

2gether the movie [F | IG | Y | T] : 4th June (Japan)

Country Boy [F | Y] : 15th June

Bed Weather [F] : 16th June

Golden Blood รักมันมหาศาล [T] : 23rd June

Ossan’s Love Hong Kong version [F | Y | IG] : June

Given [T] : 17th July

Gameboys The Movie [Y | IG] : 30th July

The Best Story [T | IG | F] : July

You’re My Sky [IG] : October

55:15 Never Too Late [F | IG | Y | T]

Bad Buddy [F | IG | Y | T]

Baker Boys [F | IG | Y | T]

Between us [T/T] (Hemp Rope)

Enchanté [F | IG | Y | T]

Eye Contact [F]

Kumasta Bro? The Series [Y | F]

Love Mechanics

Meet Me in Bangkok [T | Y | IG | F]

Middle Love [T]

Not Me [F | IG | Y | T]

The Player [F | IG | Y | T]

Semantic Error

What Did You Eat Yesterday? Movie [O]

Y.U? [IG | Y | F]

ฮักแรกคือเขาฮักเจ้าฮักสุดท้าย (My Last Love) : [T]

รักวุ่นวายของนายรสแซบ [T | Y | F | IG]

Upcoming but no release date

2Moons3 : The Ambassador [F | T] (New cast, none of the previous cast are taking part)

7 Project [Y]

Absolute Zero [T] (Rights brought for series)

Amore the Movie [Y | F] (A retelling of the Amore series from the director’s new company, with new cast)

Art Adore En The series [T | F | IG]

ArYa: Lakbay Serye [Y | IG | F]

One Day Pag Ibig Ikaw at Ako [F]

Be A Friend [F | Y]

Beat It the series [T | IG | Y]

Because of You 2020 series 2

Bed Friend series [T]

Better Days Book 2 [Y | T | F | IG]

Bittersweet [IG]

Unknown Future Comics x Studio Blue Joint Production [O]

Boys Next Door [T | Y | F]

Brothers Season 2 [F]

Brown x Coco [F]

Call it What you Want season 2 [O | T]

Chemistry in Love [T | F | Y | IG

Create Infinite Series Y Project 2021 [F]

Cutie Pie Series [F | T | IG]

Dear Cupid, Please Come to get the Subpoena and Dear Doctor, I’m Coming for Soul [F | T(?)] (Casting)

Destiny Seeker The Series [T | F | IG]

Don’t Say No [T | IG | F]

Emergency Love the series

Explore the Series [Y | F]

Fah Lun Rak [F | T | IG]

Gameboys 2 [Y | IG]

GameOn the series [T | IG]

Grab a Bite : ส่งร้อน เสิร์ฟรัก [T]

He Called Me…? 2 [Y]

Idol Am I [T | IG | Y]

In My Mind the series [F | IG | T]

Inn Love [F]

Innocence the series [F/F | IG |T]

Innocent (Full version)

In Your Heart (在你心之所向的地方) [W | T]

KHI GẶP EM – 2GETHER PHIÊN BẢN VIỆT [F]

KinnPorsche The Series [F]

Knock Out Engineering วิศวะเกียร์มัว & Check Out Engineering วิศวะเกียร์พยศ (by CLAZZICAL) (Purchased for adaptation)

La Cuisine (เมนูลับฉบับแก้มยุ้ย) [F]

Left Alone [Y]

Libulan at Sidapa [T]

Light (小光) [T | O]

Like Love 3 [W]

Limited Edition [Y | F]

Love and Chemistry [T]

Love Arena [Y | F | IG] (Postponed)

Love by Fehlar [T | Y]

Love Love you 3 Dawn of four maidens [F]

Loveless Society [T | F | IG]

Love Lies [T | Y]

Love of Time the series [F] (Rumoured to have been cancelled)

Love on Me Pare [F]

Love Stage (Thai) [T | F | IG]

Love Storm [T / T | F]

Love Syndrome [T | F]

Love Team : Boy’s Lockdown S2 [T | Y]

Lovesick The movie (Currently unknown if the cast will be the same as the series, most likely new cast) [T | F]

Lovin’ U [F | T]

Meow Ears Up น้องเหมียวในห้องผม [T]

Mi Amor (Amore SS2) [Y]

MIM [T | F | Y | IG]

Mr.Bad Guy (นิยายตัวร้าย) [F]

My [F]

My Boy the series [F | T] (Filming)

My Bromance 2 : Side Story [F | Y]

My Dear You [F]

My Destiny the series [T | IG | Y]

My Engineer SS2 [F | Y | IG | T]

My Ride the series [T]

Nighttime in the Suburb [Y | IG]

Oh My Gee! The Series [T | Y | IG | F]

Once in Memory [T | F | Y | IG]

Our Stories by YoeNim [F | IG]

Pass To Your Voice (สะพานปูน) [T | F]

Patrick Rangsimant novels that are possibly being adapted

ASLove [T]

The ‘Our Story’ (กังหันพัดโบก) [T]

Mirror Reflection (ใครในกระจก) [T]

My Imaginary Boyfriend [T]

Peach of Time [T]

Rainbow Prince [F]

Reminders SS2 [T] (Mean and Plan are the only cast that have been mentioned to be returning so far)

Sakristan: The Second Reading [Y | IG | T | F]

Sea Him The Series Season 2 [Y]

Secret Admirer [T]

Secret Crush on You [T]

Seven Project [T] (Possible BL)

SILINGAN [F | Y | IG | T]

Status the series [IG | Y]

Stuck on You [T]

Summer Déjà-vu [Y]

Tarrar: The Series [F | Y]

Tell The World I LOVE YOU (บอกโลกให้รู้ว่ากูรักมึง) [IG | T] (Postponed until further notice)

That’s my Candy [IG | F]

The Bangkok Boys [F]

The Heart Accent Lamp [T | IG]

The Immerasuble [T | O]

The Status [IG]

The Sweet Robot [F | IG]

The Tale of the Tail [T]

The Theory Series [F | T | IG]

THE TUXEDO สูทรักนักออกแบบ [T]

The Victory Academy (So Much in Love SS2) [T |IG | Y]

The Yearbook [T]

Tie the Not [F]

This Moment [Y] (This Night sequel)

Touch Your Mind [F]

Triage [T]

Turbulence [T | F]

U & I : The Series [T | IG] (recasting)

Unexpected [Y | IG | F]

When the Apple Falls in Love [T | F | Y | IG]

Why Love, Why? Season 2 [Y | F | T]

You are my Arm [F]

you f o : ยู เอฟ โอ [Y | F | IG]

You’re Always in my Heart (Nilundon) [F | Y]

Zero the series [ T | IG]

ขอโสดStory (My Single Series) [F]

หวานใจนายวิศวะ [F]

แพ้กุ้ง My Sidekick [T]

คุณหมีปาฏิหาริย์ (by ปราปต์ ) (Purchased for adaptation)

บ้านซ่อนศพ (by สาววายรำพัน) (Purchased for adaptation)

น้องไอไลฟ์สด (by ++ saisioo ++) (Purchased for adaptation)

ม.4/1 คิดถึงจึงนั่งด้วย My Friendship [F | IG | Y | O]

คุณได้ไปต่อ (You’ve Gone On) [T | F]

Plus another Untitled BL series [T | F]

รักวุ่นวายนายรสแซ่บ (What Zabb Man!) [F/F | IG | Y]

ช่องวันอ่านเอา (Mon Meng Mang) [F | T | IG | Y | O]

คุณวิศวะขาโหดมาเป็นคนโปรดของผมเถอะครับTheSeries [F | T]

ขอดาวมาเคียงเดือน [F]

ដើម្បីស្នេហ៍ Just Love [Y | F | IG]

ส่งร้อนเสิร์ฟรักBiteMe [T | F | IG | Y]

ใส่รักป้ายสี (Sai Ruk Pai Si) [T]

새빛남고학생회 (Saebitnam High School Student Association) [O]

เฟื่องนคร [T]

เดือนอิงดอย

Announced but Inactive/Cancelled

After I Love you [Y | F] (Can no longer find reference to it)

Alternative Love 2 [W] (Mentioned to have been released but no confirmation. The actors mentioned it in August 2018. Weibo account for the movie and actor have changed names)

BadMan and Cherry [F | IG] (No update since announcement)

Behind the Scene the series รักหลังฉาก [F | IG | T] (Facebook page closed, though Twitter and IG still up but not active)

BloodyBuddy เล่นให้ได้เลือด (by ปราปต์ ) [T | F | Y] (Released at festival but no word on if it will get a release elsewhere)

CRY=ซ่อนรัก [F] (No update since announcement)

Dear My Friend [F/F] (No recent updates)

Destiny Boy ฟ้าลิขิตหรือใครลิขิต [IG] (No update since announcement)

FLY IN SHALLOW [W | B] (Trailer and BTS released but nothing since. Another movie based on the same novel was released though not BL and with an entirely separate cast. BL version likely cancelled)

GUEST ผู้ชายขี้เหงากับภูเขาลูกใหญ่ [IG | Y] (IG closed, youtube channel under different name)

HBL The Series [IG] (No updates since 2019)

HeartBeat the series [F | Y | IG] (Facebook page closed)

HIStory S2 Crossing the Line Movie [F| IG] (Cancelled, statement here)

HIStory S3 Make Our Days Count sequel [F| IG] (Never officially announced and not mentioned in the statement concerning Crossing the Line movie cancellation)

HUG Hill Aomkodpookhao Raoraknay อ้อมกอดภูเขา เรารักนาย [F] : (Originally set for release in 2019 but no updates)

Lady Boy Friends: เพื่อนกันมันส์ดี The New Class [F | IG] (No update since 2019)

LUCKY โชคดีที่รักเธอ [F/F | T] (Facebook updated Jan 2020 but no more information about series released)

Love by Cathy Doll short film series [F] (Shown at event only, no mass release.)

รักต้องตบ

รักต้องถอน

รักต้องรุก

Love Chase [IG] (Writer has left the production company and so the series will no longer be made under them. They have said the series may be made in the future.)

Love Complex (Continuation) [F | IG] (Due to channel reshuffle series was taken off air, production company inactive, likely cancelled)

Love Lab The Series [T | IG] (No update since 2017 but filming was started)

Love Next Door 3 [F] (Facebook no longer mentions it)

Lovers in Thailand [T] (All social media has been deleted, said to have been a fake production)

May I Love You? the series [T] (Became Thank God it’s Friday the series)

My Bromance Season 2 [F | IG] (No update since announcement and production company inactive, likely cancelled)

My Day the series season 2 [F] (Rumour that S2 has been cancelled, due to Aki leaving Oxin and joining a new company, but so far no official confirmation. Aki did a live stream talking about the issue. Oxin may plan on recasting Ace and still going ahead.)

My Dreamboy [F | T] (Announced to be released on 25/12/2020 but all social media has been deleted, said to have been a fake production)

My Dream The Series Alpha [F | IG | T] (Someone got in contact with P’Up and asked about the series. P’Up said he was sorry the series hadn’t been released in 2019 but that he couldn’t say anything about it but that if they have any new projects then they will update the official social channels)

My Extraordinary Season 2 : A Kiss to Remember [T | Y | F | IG] (Shelved)

One Night Stand [IG] (J.ACE TV have announced that their current series is their last)

Our Last Day [F | T] : Delayed due to recast (Originally planned for 30th April 2018, more than likely cancelled)

Penguin’s Trap กับดักเพนกวิน (by แบมแบม) [F | IG] : (Announced to have been picked up by Jinloe but no mention of it since)

Sex Friends (เพื่อนกันมัน(ส์)ฟิน) [F] (Discontinued due to internal conflict and lack of funds)

Soulmates The Series [F] (Facebook closed once again)

Status The Series [F(?) F | T | IG] (Workshop started but no update since August 2016)

That’s my Umbrella [F | T] (Facebook page & Twitter renamed. Twitter purged but Facebook still has content relating to the series, just nothing recent, likely cancelled)

The Extra SS2 [F | IG] (No update since announcement, production company inactive, likely cancelled)

The Law of Love [Y | F | IG | T] (On indefinite hold)

The Lawyer’s Love [T | Y | IG | F] (All social media has been deleted, said to have been a fake production)

Until Forever [T] (All social media has been deleted, said to have been a fake production)

War Of Highschool SS2 [F | T/T] (Jinloe had mentioned it was still coming soon however no update since then)

Where We Were [Y | IG] (J.ACE TV have announced that their current series is their last)

With Big Love [F] (Facebook closed)

Your Star The Series [F] (No recent updates)

เธอคือลมหายใจ [F] (No recent updates)

นายจอมหยิ่งกับชายจอมยุ่ง (Defeat Arrogant for Love) [F] : (Originally planned for a June 2020 release however has been put on hold)

ทัพอย่าเปิดกระโปรงน้อง (by FroggyTime) (Due to the controversy in Thailand about the book’s content the publisher deleted the tweet announcing it had been brought for adaption, the publisher has since stated the novel will be removed from sale and readers can return the book)

神將 (Sheng Jian) [F]

笙声入心 – Your voice, my heart [F]

วุ่นรักนักบิด Motor-Cycle the Series [F | IG] : (Originally planned for release in May 2020 but no update since August 2020)

โดยตัวละครชุดเดียวกัน (Memorie, Destiny, Miracle & Cupid) [IG] (IG deleted)

เกมเมอร์และน้องเด๋อของเขา (The Gamer and his Lover) [T] (Announced that production has stopped due to cost and inability to agree between parties)

စည်း The Series [F] (Facebook closed)