May 2020

News

GagaOOLala, the First Asian LGBTQ+ Streaming Service, Launches Globally

Asia’s first streaming platform catering to the LGBTQ+ community, GagaOOLala, is launching globally in May, 2020. Originally founded in 2016, the service had expanded to other Asian territories during the past years, and it is now available worldwide featuring a…

krishnanaidu88May 13, 2020

Profilers

Perth Tanapon Sukumpantanasan ธนพนธ์ สุขุมพันธนาสาร [Profiler]

Tanapon Sukumpantanasan (ธนพนธ์สุขุมพันธนาสาร), was born March 20th, 2001 in Bangkok, Thailand), nicknamed Perth (เพิร์ธ), is a Thai singer, model, and actor. He became insanely popular with his portrayal of Ae in Love By Chance (2018). He is also part of a Thai boy…

krishnanaidu88May 12, 2020

News Thai Casting

Tharn Type The Series S2 เกลียดนักมาเป็นที่รักกันซะดีๆ 2 (2020)

The much talked about BL series of 2019 with spillover thrill and buzz in 2020 will have a Season 2 and the TharnType production team cast some pretty interesting actors to play equally intriguing characters. The official series title is…

krishnanaidu88May 11, 2020

Profilers

Zee Pruk Panich (พฤกษ์พานิช) [Profiler]

Pruk Panich (พฤกษ์พานิช), was born September 10th, 1992, nicknamed Zee, is a Thai actor and model who shot to fame portraying the popular character "Fighter," on hugely successful WhyRU The Series.

krishnanaidu88May 10, 2020

Hitlist

Meet the New Faces of Thai BL Drama Series!

2019 and the next few years are banner years for Thai BL Series. By the sheer number of upcoming productions alone, there is no other Asian film/drama industry that has so much to offer to BL fans worldwide.

krishnanaidu88May 10, 2020

News Thai Casting

Absolute Zero – องศาสูญ The Series (2021)

Much credit to the ingenious mind of one Khun Salil when the author transformed a rather obscure, very scientific term Absolute Zero - with no romantic or relational definition - into something associated with the heart and its various terms…

krishnanaidu88May 9, 2020

Features News

Of Boys & Men | The WhyRU the Series Experience [Opinion]

So WhyRU the Series just dropped us a monumental finale a few days ago. Until now, I am still “moving on” from those kisses that essentially redefined how I will judge BL kisses going forward. To say that it froze…

BLHavenMay 8, 2020

News

The Shipper – จิ้นนายกลายเป็นฉัน (2020)

6 May 2020 update: Watch the official trailer (after the jump). The series is to air starting May 22nd, 2020 this series replaces 2Gether the Series on its GMM-tv timeslot, which is 10pm Bangkok time. I’m in awe how Ohm…

krishnanaidu88May 6, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Winter Begonia – 鬓边不是海棠红 (Episodes 1 – 10) [Review]

Winter Begonia is the latest entrant on the bandwagon of Chinese BL dramas, premiering on iQIYI, an innovative yet daring online entertainment portal in China. The show is adapted from Shui Ru Tian’s novel of the same name, set in…

krishnanaidu88May 6, 2020

Profilers

Ohm Pawat Chittsawangdee – จิตต์สว่างดี [Profiler]

With about 20 projects to his credit, Ohm Pawat Chittsawangdee, (ภวัต จิตต์สว่างดี) is definitely a rising star. At 20 years old, he is considered an accomplished actor with both major and supporting roles (BL and standard series) to his credit.…

krishnanaidu88May 5, 2020

Features

When He Stares At You – 2gether the Series [Opinion]

A while back, a blogger friend posted a survey poll. The survey asked what is the main element that is making people go ga-ga over 2gether the Series? Is it acting? Aesthetics or production? Before I even answer that, let…

BLHavenMay 5, 2020

News

Chance to Love (LBC2) – รักนี้บังเอิญคือคุณ (2020)

11 September 2020 Updates: Has been reworked to effectively reimage the relationship between Tin and Can. The new title is "Chance to Love", and will have 13 episodes. Episode 1 Aired: Sep 2, 2020. See our review of Episodes 1 and…

krishnanaidu88May 4, 2020

News

Playing With Fire? Motive Village, Casting controversy, and Boybands [Opinion]

On April 4th, 2020 Motive Village officials made an announcement of New Project with their "Wash Your Hands Challenge." The announcement was however met with uproar by the fandom inquiring about the absence of one of the leads Earth Teerapat…

krishnanaidu88May 4, 2020

Korean Series Impressions

In Between Seasons – 환절기 2016 [Review]

Being young and gay can have complications. In the case of Soo-Hyun (Ji Yoon-Ho), a high school kid, he has to hide his intimate relationship with his friend Yong-Joon (Lee Won-Geun) from his Mom. While coming out to parents is…

krishnanaidu88May 3, 2020

Japanese Casting News

Restart wa Tadaima no Atode – リスタートはただいまのあとで (2020)

Two of Japan's reputable character-driven actors Yuki Furukawa and Ryo Ryusei star as good friends turned "intimate" in this live-action adaptation of a manga (Restart After Come Back Home) by author Cocomi. It is slated for release in the last…

krishnanaidu88May 3, 2020

Japanese Casting News

Life Senjou no Bokura 線上の僕ら (2020)

Also known as Life on the Line, this BL mini-series (4 episodes) will premiere on June 19th, 2020 at Rakuten TV. Based on a manga written by Tsunekura Zoya, it tells the tale of two boys with opposite personalities who…

krishnanaidu88May 3, 2020

News

My Ride I Love You The Series – รักนาย (2020)

2 May 2020 updates: The author of My Ride indicates that shooting will start very soon and it is slated for an end of the year airing. A teaser clip will be posted soon.

krishnanaidu88May 2, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Untamed – 陈情令 – [Review] Part 4

Some stories become true fan legends and are revered for centuries. The Untamed is one such epic series. With 50 episodes, followed up by a 20 episode Special Edition, it’s based on the fantasy web novel Mo Dao Zu Shi (translated to “Grandmaster of Demonic…

krishnanaidu88May 2, 2020

News Pinoy Casting Thai Casting Vietnamese Casting

The Rise of Indie Gay Films from Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines

A number of films have been stirring high emotions within the BL and gay communities. At this time, it appears that Filipino, Vietnamese, and Thai independent filmmakers are making headways in the global film festival circuit.

krishnanaidu88May 1, 2020

Features

Bromance, Gay, and BL series/movies- What’s the difference? [Opinion]

It is pretty much a topic that had me scratching my head or even questioning myself - what exactly is the difference between a Gay and a BL series? And what is a Bromance, if nothing but the show of…

krishnanaidu88May 1, 2020

Chinese Casting News

Immortality – 不朽 – (2021)

With the world coming to a standstill because of the Coronavirus quarantine, many shows have halted their shooting. However, for the most part, the lockdown has been lifted in China, and as such, one of the most anticipated dramas, Immortality…

krishnanaidu88May 1, 2020