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10 Dance (2025)

I was excited to finally see a manga I’ve been reading for a very long time come to Netflix as a live-action show. For background, I read The Man of Tango. I loved it so much that when I read…

jenhgMay 7, 2026

Korean Series Impressions

My Bias is Showing, a Korean BL, directed by Baek Min Hee, tells the story of Ae Jun, a new short-term contract teacher who is a secret fanboy of the group A1. Ae Jun hides the fanboy side of himself…

jenhgNovember 11, 2025

Book Impressions

Recent Book I’ve Read (JUL 2025):

Alice Isn’t Dead by Joseph Fink The Last Bookstore On Earth by Lily Braun-Arnold Both of these stories have queer protagonists. In Alice Isn’t Dead, we have a separated lesbian couple, but mostly the story is told through the lens…

jenhgJuly 2, 2025

Korean Series Impressions

Secret Relationships (2025)

A 2025 Korean BL adapted from the webtoon is about the nuances of suppressing yourself or your desires, the selfish nature of “love,” and self-esteem tied to being worthy of love. It’s directed by Yang Kyung Hee, the notable director…

jenhgMay 11, 2025

Japanese Series Impressions

Love Is a Poison (2025)

Doku Koi: Doku mo Sugireba Koi to Naru (Love is a Poison) is a short series, but it's a good one. With twelve episodes clocking in at 19 minutes each, it’s easy to get through over the weekend, so if…

jenhgApril 21, 2025

Korean Series Impressions

Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo (2024)

Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo is a Korean BL series that aired from Oct 17, 2024 - Nov 7, 2024. It can be watched on IQIY. The series is directed by Hwang Da Seul, who also directed 'Where Your Eyes…

jenhgFebruary 14, 2025

Taiwanese Series Impressions

First Note of Love (2024)

This beautiful 2024 Tawainese BL gave me all the 'feels.' It’s been a long time since one has touched me like this. I laughed, had butterflies, and I cried bittersweet, sad, and happy tears. I haven’t cried over a BL…

jenhgFebruary 14, 2025

Thai Series Impressions

Monster Next Door

This is a green flag series. If you want a nontoxic show where all the characters aren’t problematic, you will love Monster Next Door. Did I love it? Read on to find out. Synopsis: Cute introvert Diewdai likes to live…

jenhgFebruary 10, 2025

News

Ayaka Is in Love With Hiroko

Do you need a quick bit of GL cotton candy? If so, then look no further. Ayaka Is In Love With Hiroko fits the bill perfectly. This 2024 Japanese GL is Kawaii….honestly, that's the best word to describe it. You…

jenhgOctober 26, 2024

Japanese Series Impressions

“Hidamari ga Kikoeru” (ひだまりが聴こえる) – I Hear the Sunspot (2024)

I Hear The Sunspot is one of my favorite Japanese mangas. When I heard they were doing an live adaptation of this manga that was a series and not a movie, anticipation coursed through me. Previously, I tried to watch…

jenhgSeptember 5, 2024

News

Century of Love (2024)

The chemistry between Dao and Offroad makes this series one to watch. The story is unique and intriguing, and I’m living for the current batch of BLs with supernatural aspects. This unique plot showcases second-generation Chinese immigrants versus the Thai…

jenhgAugust 7, 2024

Thai Series Impressions

Love In The Air (2022)

I’ve enjoyed watching Peat and Fort in Love Sea, so I decided to watch this BL. Love In The Air is a 2022 MeMindY production based on two books by Mame, Love Story and Love Sky. There are 13 episodes,…

jenhgJuly 19, 2024

Thai Series Impressions

Love Sea the Series – First Impressions

As much as I’ve seen behind-the-scenes snippets, I have high hopes for the Thai BL drama Love Sea The Series. Produced by GMM-25 with Me Mind Y, Love Sea stars Peat Wasuthorn Chaijindar as Tongrak Taksakornkarn and Fort Thitipong Sangngey…

jenhgJune 16, 2024

Taiwanese Series Impressions

“Unknown” (2024) (Taiwan)

Unknown is one of the best BLs I’ve watched in recent years. There. It's been said. Unknown is a Tawainese adaptation of the Chinese novel Big Brother by Priest. Priest is an author you may have heard of, and if…

jenhgJune 9, 2024

Opinion

What to Do When Your Leader is Gone?

How do you sum up the life of someone who touched and changed your world for the better in only a few short years? I’m going to talk about our founder, Jed/Red. He came into my life at the worst…

jenhgMay 2, 2024

Thai Series Impressions

Love Senior

Do you miss the SOTUS era of BL's? What if I told you I found a GL that gives you those feelings? Love Senior surprised me by giving me SOTUS vibes in the best way with all the fun head…

jenhgApril 15, 2024

Thai Series Impressions

Last Twilight (2023) Final Impressions

I'm writing this before the last episode airs because I don't want to include it. I think it's more important to discuss what they did with the Series. We can talk about visually impaired people and examine the progression and…

jenhgJanuary 25, 2024

Japanese Series Impressions News

Kimi ni wa Todokanai (I Cannot Reach You) – 連絡が取れない (2023)

I Cannot Reach You is a short Japanese BL series based on the Japanese manga Kimi ni wa Todokanai by Mika. The title initially aired on TBS in Japan but is now available on Netflix. There are eight episodes in…

jenhgJanuary 15, 2024

Impressions Thai Series Impressions

Last Twilight (2023) First Impressions

Last Twilight is another Thai BL from GMMTV starring the pair of Jimmy Jitaraphol Potiwihok and Sea Tawinan Anukoolprasert. I enjoyed watching this couple because of their excellent chemistry. Vice Versa had a unique plot involving alternate worlds. Last Twilight’s story…

jenhgDecember 6, 2023

News Taiwanese Series Impressions

Kiseki: Dear To Me – 奇蹟 (2023) – Final Thoughts

This show did not disappoint. I recommend you try it before reading further, as there may be spoilers ahead. I will warn you ahead of time, though, in case you still plan on watching. I went in hopeful and a…

jenhgNovember 21, 2023

Taiwanese Series Impressions

Kiseki: Dear To Me – 奇蹟 (2023)

First Thoughts I’m a sucker for a yakuza, mafia, or crime syndicate drama. Throw BL into the mix, and it ticks all my boxes, making it a must-watch for me. I adored Kinn-Porsche, Manner of Death, and History3: Trapped. When…

jenhgSeptember 28, 2023

Impressions Movies

Red, White, and Royal Blue (2023)

Which Was Better…The Movie or Book? Let me start by saying I read the book in 2021. I enjoy a light gay romcom that I can whip through without too much angst or complicated plot lines. The cotton candy fluff…

jenhgSeptember 6, 2023

Japanese Series Impressions

Our Dining Table – 僕らの食卓 (2023)

This Japanese BL is adapted from the manga "Bokura no Shokutaku" (僕らの食卓) by Mita Ori. This review will include ten episodes and a special spin-off episode, "Bokura no Shokutaku" (僕らの食卓) by Mita Ori (三田織). Eating around other people is a…

jenhgAugust 4, 2023

Book Impressions

Spellbound by F.T. Lukens

Synopsis Two rival apprentice sorcerers must team up to save their teachers and protect their own magic in this lively young adult romantic adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of In Deeper Waters, and So This Is Ever…

jenhgJuly 2, 2023

Japanese Series Impressions

Me, My Husband, & My Husband’s Boyfriend Watashi to Otto to Otto no Kareshi [2023] – Final Impressions

I’m glad I finished this series with encouragement from Exxus. The final thoughts are very different from the thoughts I had at the beginning of this series. It became a slow starter but ended very well. —Edited by TheFNGee We left…

jenhgJune 9, 2023

Japanese Series Impressions

Me, My Husband, & My Husband’s Boyfriend [Watashi to Otto to Otto no Kareshi] (2023)

Synopsis: "I want to be loved as a person and woman." Nakamichi Misaki is a teacher who has been married for five years to her attractive husband. She appears to have a life that many would be envious of. However,…

jenhgMay 20, 2023

Book Impressions

Night Beyond the Tri-Cornered Window – Anime

I will preface this by saying that I have read the manga this anime is based upon. The English translation of the Japanese manga The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window by Tomoko Yamashita. The anime is produced by Zero-G Studio,…

jenhgMay 18, 2023

Korean Series Impressions

The Eighth Sense – Korean – (2023)

The Eight Sense is not your traditional Korean ‘Boys Love’ series, but reminiscent of an art house film. In my opinion, it’s simply stunning. The cinematography colors remind me of old 80's indie films, with the vivid blues, reds, oranges,…

jenhgMay 8, 2023

Thai Series Impressions

Moonlight Chicken (2023)

Coming to watch Moonlight Chicken, again pairing Earth Pirapat Watthanasetsiri and Mix Sahaphap Wongratch, and they do an excellent job drawing me to them. Directed and screen written by Aof Noppharnach Chaiwimol, I expected the series to be great. Kuhn…

jenhgApril 2, 2023

Opinion

Fan Service & Queerbaiting in Asian BL? Thoughts & Musings

First, let’s define these terms and how they will be used in this article before entering the discourse. Fanservice - The Urban Dictionary has a different definition than I will use. It was once used to describe the use of…

jenhgMarch 8, 2023

Thai Series Impressions

Between Us – A Jaunt Down Memory Lane?

From Studio Wabi Sabi comes the long-awaited side story of Until We Meet Again (2019) called Between Us. Its originally authored title was Hemp Rope and was released by author iamlazysheep on MEB, along with an authorized English translation on…

jenhgFebruary 13, 2023

Thai Series Impressions

Gap – Yuri (2022) – Powered By IDF

Let me start by admitting my bias. You all know that I love Idol Factory, the boss, Saint Suppapong, and I enjoyed Secret Crush on You, and I’ve been looking forward to this story. Gap is the first Girls Love…

jenhgNovember 26, 2022

Thai Series Impressions

Vice Versa – ในทางกลับกัน (2022) GMMtv

This Thai BL drama will make you smile. —Edited by TheFNGee Here’s a synopsis from MyDramaList: Synopsis Talay wakes up in the body of a man named Tess and reencounters Puen, a famous actor now in Tun's body, following an accident.…

jenhgOctober 25, 2022

Korean Series Impressions

Wish You: Your Melody From My Heart (2020)

The series/movie is directed by Seong Do Joon Kang In Soo Plays Kang In Soo Lee Sang Plays Yoon Sang Yi Bark Seo Bin Plays Choi Min Seong Su Bin Plays Lee Yoo Jin Synopsis from Rakuten Viki: A free-spirited…

jenhgSeptember 28, 2022

Music News

A Few Thai LGBTQ+ Pop Stars that You Can Support

So sometimes, you fall down a rabbit hole quite unintentionally. I tend to 'rabbit hole' when I find something interesting. The Internet has a surplus of knowledge on practically anything, so I invite you to follow me down this 'rabbit…

jenhgSeptember 26, 2022

Thai Series Impressions

War of Y (2022) – First Thoughts……

Episodes 1 & 2 So this will contain spoilers about the episode as well as opinions. Be forewarned. However, I will also bring up the issues raised in the first two episodes about the Y Industry in Thailand. First, let's…

jenhgAugust 18, 2022

News

Upcoming BL – War of Y

War of Y Directed by Cheewin Thanamin Wongskulphat & Copy A Bangkok Total Episodes: 20 Airing Tuesdays on AISPLAY Starting: 8/2/22 - 12/13/22 War of Y will be five different stories, each with a commentary or dilemma facing the actors,…

jenhgAugust 1, 2022

Manga

The Man of Tango by Tetuzoh Okadaya

I am changing it up a bit while I start a new BL series, so I am giving you a Manga recommendation. This manga is, as we say, an oldie but a goodie. It was written in 2007 by Tetuzoh…

jenhgMay 28, 2022

Opinion

Things I Love About Secret Crush on You

This piece isn’t a critique or Impression but is a commentary on what makes me eager to watch it each week. I will start by saying there are flaws. I have yet to watch a series that doesn’t have them. …

jenhgMay 1, 2022

Thai Series Impressions

Not Me (2021/22) – The BL for Societal Change in Thailand

I went into this show believing it was an Off/Gun reunion in a BL with a set of identical twins doing an identity swap. All of us got so much more than that. The story is about social injustice: the…

jenhgApril 21, 2022

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