BL Reviews Ratings A-Z  (all highlighted titles are my personal favs, but all rated 8/10 and above are recommended)

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ADDICTED (Chinese) – Overall Rating: 10/10 – A Grumpy Introvert & A Cocky Jock Fall in Love. Well written, well acted, and well directed. Though it has a very small cast of characters, it manages to capture that feeling of young love and young lovers. The insecurities, the excitement, the bluntness and the playful horniness, and the pure adoration of first loves.

ADVANCE BRAVELY (Chinese) – Overall Rating: 6/10 – A Rich Twink and a Big Lug. This show really had potential – and I enjoyed both the main characters, their energy, and their chemistry – but ultimately it was just a mess of a show with zero pay out.

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BAD BUDDY (Thai) – Overall Rating: 10/10 – Enemies to Lovers Done Right. Charming enemies-to-lovers story about the sons of two families who hate each other, who happen to live next door to one another. Great story, great chemistry between the leads, highly entertaining the entire run.

BALLBOY TACTICS (Korean) – Overall Rating: 10/10 – Athletes Being Smugly Sweet. Save me! This drama was just about a shy athlete and a super smugly confident athlete falling in love and it was brainwashing! It had me squealing and kicking my feet.

BE LOVE IN HOUSE: I DO (Taiwanese) – Overall Rating: 9/10 – Love is the Consequence of Living With Your Boss in BL Dramas. Listen, we don’t question the tropes here. If mom approves, then it’s thumbs up for me too.

BED FRIEND (Thai) – Overall Rating – ?. I dropped this mess of a show. I’d rather watch the fan videos of the sexy clips out of context, cause I found the plotline extremely boring.

BELOVED ENEMY (Chinese) – Overall Rating: 3/10 – Stale Bread. I would have given anything for this show to go full NC-17 webnovel version, as problematic as it was, cause the casting was perfect and everything about the show screamed that it wanted to go there but instead it took a sharp right and headed nowhere.

BETWEEN US (Thai) – Overall Rating – 6/10. It had moments, ya’ll. But I forced myself to keep watching it. Honestly, the first two episodes are the best. I recommend just turning it off after that and finding something else to waste your time on. Like the original show, for example.

BIG DRAGON (Thai) – Overall Rating: 6/10. A sexy disaster of a show. The leads had great chemistry, but it felt all over the board tonally and in plot. What even was this show? Why did I keep watching it? Truly a mystery that I have no explanation for.

BLUEMING (Korean) – Overall Rating: ?? 7?? /10 … I watched this… and remember nothing about it… take of that as you will. (Update: I have rewatched this show – and had a good time with it, though I still retain absolutely no details about it. For whatever reason, my brain decided to instantly expel this story of two good looking college boys and their romance – I dunno, neither of them were very compelling to me personally though I know a lot of people love this show. I do remember liking the sister.)

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CANDY COLOR PARADOX (Japanese) – Overall Rating 7/10. I have a soft spot for Japanese BLs. You never know what you’re going to get. I was not expecting the office playboy to be such a careful, endearing green flag, for example. This was a simple show about journalists, which had adult themes but managed to keep the romance very G rated. I enjoyed it, but prefer when my dramas match their themes and romance ratings.

CAPTURE LOVER (Chinese) – a mess.

CHERRY BLOSSOMS AFTER WINTER (Korean) – Overall Rating: 8/10. I am a sucker for a good fake-cest story with siblings falling for each other. This had a minimal plot, but the chemistry between the tiny sweet faced twink and his big, intensely serious older brother was very enjoyable. Still early stage Korean BL… more yearning than actual kissing.

CHERRY MAGIC! 30 YEARS OF VIRGINITY CAN MAKE YOU A WIZARD?! (Japanese) – Overall Rating 10/10. I adore some goofy, earnest, Japanese comedy romance and this was a real gem. A dorky little cutie finds out he can read minds once he turns 30 – and finds out his coworker has a massive (respectfully pervy) crush on him. He also learns that people are generally good at heart and insecurity is universal.

CHOCO MILK SHAKE (Korean) – Overall Rating: 10/10. You Can Love Your Pets, Just Don’t Love Your Pets… Unless They Reincarnate as Hot Humans. This show makes me smile and sigh and fall in love every episode. It’s free on Youtube – do yourself a favor and watch this short addictive charming show. Watch Now.

COLOR RUSH : Season 1 (Korean) – Overall Rating: 8/10 – You’ll See Colors and Cannibals Everywhere. A cool lite sci fi story of magical connection between high school boys – could have been a dark masterpiece, but alas. Read review.

COUNTER ATTACK (Chinese) – I’m having a hard time finding a decent version of this one – but I’ve enjoyed what I’ve seen so far… afraid it ends extremely abruptly, though? Or maybe I just haven’t found all the eps.

CUTIE PIE (Thai) – Overall Rating: 7/10 – Reverse Taming of the Shrew for Gays. I loved the concept of this, the wild boy who is pretending to be docile to win the affection of his childhood sweetheart… but wtf. I did not expect the end result to be that fun, wild kid basically gets domesticated for real and becomes a boring house pet for his bf.

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DARK BLUE AND MOONLIGHT (Taiwanese) – 5/10. Meh. It was a mess.

DEVIL JUDGE (Korean) – Overall Rating – 10/10. Your Honor, We Find the Drama to be Gayer Than a Unicorn Covered in Rainbow Glitter. Probably the best BL from Korea without explicitly being a BL drama, but it’s definitely 100 percent gay. Read Review

THE DIRECTOR WHO BUYS ME DINNER (Korean) – Overall Rating 5/10. I remain very intrigued by the fantasy plotline, but alas… the writing in this show was a disaster of uneven pacing, odd character development, and strange interpretations of romance. Ultimately, very disappointing.

DON’T SAY NO (Thai) – Overall Rating – 8/10. Hooking Up with Your Bestie. This was a cute one, nothing to write home about but I enjoyed the rich kids figuring out their feelings with the help of their goofy friends.

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THE ECLIPSE (Thai) – Overall Rating – 9/10. Gay Metaphors & Power Bottoms. I avoided this show for months convinced I would not like it, but I was foolish cause this show completely won me over.

THE EIGHTH SENSE (Korean) – Overall Rating – 10/10. Two Boys Breaking Out of their Shells at Surf Club. The first Korean BL I have watched that made me think of a straight Korean romance, in a good way. The plot was expertly crafted with slow reveals and our main characters were influenced by all the supporting cast, in big and small ways – the older characters, the friends, the family, the coworkers, the foils, the support. It felt dense, like a world that exists. The boys had excellent chemistry and their relationship felt shy, horny, and genuine.

THE END OF THE WORLD WITH YOU (Japanese) – Overall Rating – 7.5/10. Japan is not afraid to make a sad BL. This show was short, intense, character focused, and very good.

ETERNAL YESTERDAY (Japanese) – Overall Rating 9/10. Love Isn’t Over Until It’s Begun. I loved this show but will be the first to admit I won’t be watching it against any time soon. A beautiful story that deals with death, first love, and huge impact one person can have on another person’s life. I always approve of unusual story-telling elements, like the dead boy inexplicably still alive. Heart warming and heart breaking, this show will get your emotions all stirred up. Highly recommend.

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HIStory 1: OBSESSED (Taiwanese) – Overall Rating: 10/10. There is No Reset Button for Attraction. An angry, confused, overdramatic relationship involving vague time travel. All consuming madness of love and the irresistible nature attraction. A wild ride.

HIStory 2: Right or Wrong (Taiwanese) – Overall Rating: 8/10. A short but quality romance between a ruffian and an uptight volleyball star. Good story, great chemistry.

HIStory 3: Crossing the Line (Taiwanese) – okay.

HIStory 3: TRAPPED (Taiwanese) – Overall Rating: 7/10. A Campy Cop & A Cute Mobster. I know a lot of people love this one, but for me it was so-so. I liked the side characters more than the main characters. It’s a silly, fun, over the top type show that definitely does not take itself seriously. A fun snack.

HIStory 3: MAKE OUR DAYS COUNT (Taiwanese) – Overall Rating: 9/10. A Goofball Wins the Heart of a Grumpy Cutie. What can I say? I love this trope. The ending wasn’t especially great, but I enjoyed the drama of these two boys, their different home lives, and how they came together. Horrible kiss, though.

HIStory 4: CLOSE TO YOU (Taiwanese) – Overall Rating: 8/10. Wealthy Handsome Boys Figure Out Their Sexuality as the Office Fujoshi’s Cheer Them On. I was charmed by this silly show. There’s an awkward story line about two step-brothers which was so unusual that I was captivated by it. The younger step-brother and his elaborate plans and years of obsession really struck a chord with me, as obsession is my love-language. He also had some of the best understated humorous moments later in the show. The older step-brother was sexy beyond imagination… whoa. Men rarely turn my crank, but I am a sucker for caregiver men who also vibe as passionate and a bit bossy in bed.

HOUSE OF STARS (Thai) – Abandoned it after the first episode. The slow motion sexy scenes were extremely cringe to me. If I’m going to suffer through unnatural physical scenes, I would rather have chaste K-drama closed mouth kisses than two nude boys barely moving in a bright room.

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I TOLD THE SUNSET ABOUT YOU : Season 1 (Thai) – Overall Rating 10/10. Two Young Actors Struggle with Attraction & the College Admissions. It’s one of the most visually stunning BL series I have ever seen. It had me tearing up in nearly every freakin’ episode. It’s an emotional rollercoaster, but well worth the ride.

IRRESISTABLE LOVE [also known as Uncontrollable Love] (Chinese) – Overall Rating: 7/10. Rich Boys Buying Friends and Lovers. Flawed but interesting story premise about a young boy adopted to be the play-mate of a wealthy heir. As they grow up, the two must navigate their changing power dynamics as one is openly gay while the other is just figuring out his sexuality.

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JACK O FROST (Japanese) – Overall Rating 9/10. This was a unique and focused character study of the struggles of maintaining a relationship. There was something so universal about it’s willingness to explore how it’s the small daily things that tend to break down couples, rather than a large explosive event. When the pair get a chance to start again (in a way), they rediscover the things they love about each other and learn how to be better communicators and express their needs…. in that subtle way only witnessed in Japanese BLs. I really enjoyed this one, but I don’t think it will be one I rewatch often… so had to knock a point off.

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Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to be Recognized (Japanese) – Overall Rating: 9/10. Would have been perfect if they’d not denied us so much of the spice that this plotline is built on. How can we have such a G rated show about a guy who creates horny doujinshi? Baffling.

KINNPORSCHE (Thai) – Overall Rating: 10/10. The Horniest Show on the Planet, otherwise known as Whump and Rump in the Gay Mafia. So sexy! So fun! Top Tier BL and a cultural phenomenon.  Read Full Review.

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LA PLUIE (Thai) – Overall 6/10. A unique story element with people who turn inexplicably deaf when it rains and can only hear the voices of their soul mates, telepathically as well as in person, during said downpour is very intriguing if not ludicrous plotline. I didn’t enjoy this much.

LIFE~LOVE ON THE LINE (Japanese) -Overall Rating 7/10. An unusual story that follows two men’s lives, and love, through several decades. I wasn’t a huge fan of this series, but I stuck with it and admit the atmospheric nature of the story and the “what will happen next” installments made it relatively enjoyable.

LOVE IN THE AIR (Thai) – Overall Rating: 10/10. A Masterclass in Kissing. Two excessively cute couples make out for about a dozen episodes and no one is complaining… we are all too busy making gifsets and screaming. Read Full Review.

LOVE IN THE BIG CITY (Korean) – Overall Rating: 10/10. Cinema! This is what I have been waiting for with Korean BL’s… complicated, nuanced dramas with excellent character development and emotional, engaging plotlines woven through an overarching narrative. I was was sooo good. I loved it.

LIKE IN THE MOVIES / GAYA SA PELIKULA (Phillipines) – Overall Rating: 9/10. Winning the Roommate Lottery. Two college students share an apartment and discover they have more in common than their love of movies. Small but cute production, especially for it’s portrayal of a young man struggling to come to terms with his own sexuality paired up with someone who is out and proud. The chemistry isn’t perfect.

LOVE MECHANICS (Thai) – Overall Rating: 9/10. The Problems of Dating Someone Who Won’t Break Up With the Other Person They Are Dating. Surprisingly fun BL with two interesting lead characters that were both problematic and also relatable, in their own ways.

LONG TIME NO SEE (Korean) – Overall Rating: 10/10. Hitmen and Hard Ons. Although short, this was one of the most unique BL’s I’ve seen, with a gritty realism generally reserved for “straight” dramas. Intense mafia scenes, realistic fight sequences, genuinely threatening antagonists, it was glorious! Exactly my cup of tea.

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A MAN WHO DEFIES THE WORLD OF BL 1 (Japanese) – Overall Rating: 7/10. Silly Slapstick Commentary on the BL Genre. This is an entire drama about BL without actually being a BL drama. I was amused and I was confused.

MANNER OF DEATH (Thai) – Overall Rating: … – ugh… it should have been good! But I did not like these two actors together at all. Neither sold me on their characters or their romance.

MOOD INDIGO (Japanese) – Overall Rating: 10/10. Grown Men Being Complicated Disasters. It’s an atmospheric and slowly intense drama about two adult men figuring themselves out, struggling to find their place in society and in the work force, unsure of how to find happiness or navigate their feelings. 

MOONLIGHT CHICKEN (Thai) – Overall Rating: 8/10. More grounded than most Thai dramas, this story featured two couples – one a nice age-difference romance where the young dude wins over the older dude just be sheer force of will. Listen, I’m inclined to believe this is often what’s necessary to form a strong bond between two people. Just show up in front of them every day (the advice given to Rain by his bestie Sky in Love in the Air – and it worked in that show too),

MY BEAUTIFUL MAN (Japanese) – Overall Rating: 10/10. Interior Spaces are Complicated Places. Both the hot, unattainable sexy guy and the shy, subservient obsessive guy are stuck in the roles they’ve assigned themselves and have the difficult task of figuring themselves out and breaking down their own misconceptions of their identities and needs in order to be together.

MY BEAUTIFUL MAN: Season 2 (Japanese) – Overall Rating: 10/10. The Challenges of Naturally Developing Your Dom/Sub Relationship. I adore this unusual couple and their love for each other. This second season stays true to the characters, giving us a realistic progression of their lives together. I loved every episode and can’t wait for more.

MY LOVE MIX UP (Japanese) – Overall Rating: 9/10. BL Done Live-Action Manga Style. Campy, cute, and a near perfect Japanese BL. I loved every character, and every episode. It’s so charming and funny – go watch it! Points off for no smooching scenes, though. WTF, Japan.

MY SCHOOL PRESIDENT (Thai) – Overall Rating: 7/10. A very cute and funny show about the rule-abiding principal’s son and his obsessive crush on the cute lead singer in the music club. Though I really ate up the first few episodes of this show, it dragged on too long for my taste. I just can’t relate to two hormonal youths who are willing to take it that slow once their feelings are confirmed. Just make out already! I was too frustrated by the second half to fully enjoy it, though I still recommend the show.

MY STAND-IN (Thai) – Overall Rating: 7/10. A good moody, broody story about a guy who is obsessed with someone out of his reach so he starts a relationship with a dude who kinda sorta not really looks like him. This probably deserves a higher rating than what I gave it but there was something about it that failed to captivate me, despite the toxic premise being the exact brand of BL that I typically adore.

MY TOOTH YOUR LOVE (Taiwanese) – Overall Rating: 9/10. A unique little show about grown ups still ironing out their particular self-sabotaging ticks so they can learn to be loved.

MR UNLUCKY HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO KISS! (Japanese) – Overall Rating: 8/10. Balancing Out Uneven Fates with Gayness. Japanese school comedy is not really my jam (or maybe it is, honestly, I should just embrace it), still I was strangely sucked into this goofy story about a boy with no luck latching on to a guy who has too much of it.

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THE NEW EMPLOYEE (Korean) – Overall Rating: 7/10. Cute. Feel good. Not much else to it though.

NOT ME (Thai) – Overall Rating: 9/10. Twin Swapping & Moralistic Street Gangs. A very cool story line of political activists and artists, some action and adventure with some darker political thrills underneath the usual campy, sexy romance story featuring a favorite trope – twin identity swapping.

THE NOVELIST : Season 1 (Japanese) – Overall Rating: 7/10. Depression, Repression, & Lies. Though I didn’t necessarily enjoy this story, I appreciated its cynical and cold appraisal of certain aspects of gay romance that are largely ignored in other media. Mainly, how for many gay people in society, especially those dealing with shame or acceptance – lying is massive influence on your life. 

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OH MY ASSISTANT (Korean) – Overall Rating: 4/10. Eh. I wouldn’t bother.

OLD FASHIONED CUPCAKE (Japanese) – Overall Rating: 10/10. The Rush High Calories with Nutritional Value. Might be one of the few perfect BL shows out there. I have zero complaints. Please make more like this, Japan!

ONLY FRIENDS (Thai) – Overall Rating: 9/10. Horny Gay Boys Being Young, Cruel, Emotional Trainwrecks. This was a messy show, and I found it comforting because my own experiences as a gay kid at that age were equally messy and horny. Cheating, lying, casual cruelty, and making out with strangers are all mixed in with genuine friendships that are tightly bonded for a while but find themselves breaking as couples change, dynamics alter, and new friendships are forged. College is a lot of figuring things out for most kids – but for gay kids that doubly or triply so.

OUR YOUTH (Japanese) – Overall Rating: 9/10. Japanese BL’s excel at quiet sensitivity and moments shared only between two people. This is a love story about two of the loneliest boys finding someone who sees them.

OSSAN’S LOVE (Japanese)– Overall Rating: 8/10. This office romance was hysterical. I thought the love triangle was so funny and unusual, especially the direction this show went towards the end. If you’ve met enough people, you have definitely met someone like Haruta, who lets’ things happen to him rather than being assertive enough to steer his own ship. I laughed all through this show, but was also really invested in the story of these wacky characters.

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PIT BABE (Thai) – Overall Rating: 8/10. So bad it’s good? This show is a wild ride of race car drivers and secret laboratories raising superhuman boys. I personally did not enjoy any of the main couples in this show (hearing Charlie whine “Buuuaaaabe” every five seconds irked me beyond measure), but I was sucked into the omega-verse nonsense anyways because I can not resist a secret laboratory story. Babe is a babe. I feel for that hot lesbian-vibed enigma guy Pete and enjoyed the side characters… so I guess I’ll watch the sequel too, damn it.

PLUS & MINUS (Taiwanese) – Overall Rating: 10/10. Two Great Couples, Two Great Stories. I don’t have much to say about this one other than I thoroughly enjoyed each episode and found both couples completely charming and lovable.

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REVENGED LOVE (Chinese/Taiwanese) – Overall Rating: 10/10 – Snakes, Sluts, and a Hot Polycule. A cute troublemaker decides to steal his ex girlfriend’s new boyfriend and gets more than revenge. Read Review.

ROOMMATES OF POONGDUCK 304 (Korean) – Overall Rating: 10/10. Power Plays at Home & at Work. Unexpectedly entertaining show about a rich chaebol who ends up the tenant of his new subordinate at work.

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SECOND CHANCE (Thai) – Overall Rating: 9/10. School Gays. Cute, sweet, and overall enjoyable school romance-drama-comedy. Also has one of the best first-kiss scenes I’ve ever seen in a BL. Someone please put Fluke (who played Sky) in more dramas immediately, he was so adorable and conveyed so much emotion.

SECRET CRUSH ON YOUR (Thai) – Overall Rating: 9/10. The Horniest Stalkers Win in BLs. I had so much fun watching this show! And it was 100 percent because of the leading man, our skinny photographer who has been hard-core crushing on a popular athlete. I mean… has anyone ever looked like they are having more fun rubbing up against their costar? Besides Kinn in KinnPorsche? I mean, this stalker boy is just gleefully horny for his man. And his costar seemed equally into it. Good chemistry can elevate and otherwise average BL and this show is a perfect example of that.

SECRET RELATIONSHIPS (Korean) – Overall Rating: 10/10. Toxic BL, my beloved! I am so glad that South Korea has started putting out more BL’s, cause I knew we’d start to get these gritty, emotional, complicated stories from them eventually. Complicated characters, very poor choices, mental instability, and full blown obsession balanced by sticky sweet moments, parental and work interactions, and of course food: yup, that’s my favorite brand of kdrama.

SEMANTIC ERROR (Korean) – Overall Rating: 8/10. Cute College Students Canoodling Around Computers. A sweet, quippy romance of two college boys in design school. I really enjoyed it but it felt too light weight for a higher rating.

A SHOULDER TO CRY ON (Korean) – Overall Rating: 9/10. Inexplicable Fan Fiction Vibes. I was totally sucked into this story, and like most viewers felt betrayed by the ending, where it seemed to turn into a completely different show. What I liked most about this show was how unusual this pairing was and their odd chemistry. There was something almost sinister about them, in particular the aloof playful boy. How to explain the fanfiction vibes this show gave me? It would have been a 12/10 if had gone darker or been more pervy.

STAR STRUCK (Korean) – Overall Rating: 7/10 ish. The Difference Between Friends and Lovers in Korean BLs is Often Vague. I don’t even know why I like this BL, honestly. Only one of the boys comes across as vaguely attracted to men, and that’s vaguely. I think that’s why I’m drawn into this series. Watching two dudes who clearly are not really physically attracted to each other go through the motions feels strangely nostalgic to me. What can I say? I too have gone through the motions in past relationships. Is it weird that I am hoping they part ways at the end?

STAY WITH ME (Chinese) – Overall Rating: 9/10. The PG Version of Addicted is Shockingly Good?! I know, I was surprised too. Addicted is still my favorite BL, there’s just something about it. But this newly released version made it’s own place in the BL world. There is mesmerizing chemistry between the leads, the visuals and cinematography are beautiful, and the story is still all there. Minus the groping. Though the implications are not hidden (I mean, the dad found their lube, so… you know… it was spicy behind the curtains of Chinese censorship).

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TAKARA-KUN & AMAGI-KUN (Japanese) – Overall Rating: 9/10. Dreamy Soft Hued Boys Love. I have a soft spot for the particular brand of bl that Japan puts out… and this show is a perfect example of that. They feel like neurotic poetry, sorta embarrassing and insular, but also such a great example of what it’s like to be young and in love.

THARNTYPE : Season 1 (Thai) – Overall Rating: 9/10. We Watched It For the Hot Guy. A simple sexy story of a closeted homophobic gay guy coming to terms with his past trauma and sexuality by letting his extremely attractive college room mate jump all over him. Kinda dated already, but a classic nonetheless.

TO MY STAR : Season 1 (Korean) – Overall Rating: 10/10. An Attention Seeker and an Introvert Fall in Love. The grumpy one and the sunshine one. Will we ever get tired of this trope? A sweet, emotional drama about a popular, playful actor and a serious introverted chef.

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UNIL WE MEET AGAIN (Thai) – Overall Rating: 8/10. Mixing Reincarnation & College Clubs. I appreciate the plot line, reincarnated lovers who have to iron out the wrinkles from their previous lives, but honestly… it was a struggle for me to finish this drama. Enjoyably overdramatic but also a bit of a pacing nightmare.

UNINTENTIONAL LOVE STORY (Korean) – Overall Rating: 8/10. Pottery & Pretty Men. This was an unexpected treat revolving around an over-eager young professional who’s naivety has gotten him into hot water at work, and a reclusive wealthy artist who’s been burned too many times and has closed himself off from people. I love a cute story of opposites attract, and this drama delivered. The older artist also had an extremely pleasing voice, so nearly every time he opened his mouth I was swooning. The young guy was not a great actor, truth to be told, but he played a dumbass so it wasn’t painfully noticeable most of the time. The side couple was cool, but unfortunately that romance was not wrapped up by the series end. As always, the Korean BL kisses ruined the illusion of two men falling in love, but I’ll forgive it… for now. Do better, South Korea.

UNKNOWN (Taiwanese) – Overall Rating: 9/10. A young man scrapes by to raise his two younger siblings – getting in and then out of a local mafia-type ring before dedicating himself to schooling and work. His younger brother (adopted) harbors an obsessive attachment to him and slowly works up the courage to tell his brother how he feels. This show as unexpected, emotional, raw, sexy, and just… really quite good.

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VICE VERSA (Thai) – I dropped it after four episodes… eh.

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WE BEST LOVE : Season 1 Special Edition : No. 1 For You (Taiwanese) – Overall Rating: 10/10. The Sweetest Stalker Ever Woos His Wiley Prey. A really fun, shenanigan filled romance of two hot swimmers with electric chemistry. Enemies to Lovers trope. 

WE BEST LOVE : Season 2 Special Edition : Fighting Mr. 2nd (Taiwanese) – Overall Rating: 10/10. Willpower & Longing Mend Two Broken Hearts. Season 2 threw the couple into the work force and poured gasoline all over their smoldering relationship with a misunderstanding storyline so that their angst and desire would burn up the screen. The natural chemistry of these two… fan me!

WHERE YOUR EYES LINGER (Korean) – Overall Rating: 8/10. The Gay Experience of Figuring Out You’re Already a Couple. A fun, lightly angsty drama of childhood friends to lovers with some very mild mafia flavoring. One of the first from Korea.

WHY R U? (Thai) – Overall Rating: 7/10. Standard College BL. Feels dated now, even though it’s only from 2020. Kinda dragged, in my opinion, but the leads Tutor/Fighter had good chemistry.

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YOU MAKE ME DANCE (Korean) – Overall Rating: 8/10. A sweet, playful romance of a dancer and his debt-collector. For such a small drama, it felt very focused and gratifying.

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