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Faraway Wanderers 天涯客 | (2021)

Updated 03/20/2021: Faraway Wanderers is airing as "Word of Honor" on the YOUKU network's YouTube channel. My favorite author Krishna wrote an initial review of the first dozen episodes on her blog The BL XPress. The recent success of Chinese…

krishnanaidu88March 20, 2021

Thai Casting

UPDATED: Thai BL News: Secret Admirer the Series

UPDATED: The Psychomilk/LWG YouTube page has just posted our interview with the cast of "Secret Admirer", including our beloved Earth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWJALX6cNps&pbjreload=101 Adapted from popular Thai BL Author Jamie's successful novel "Secret Admirer," this show certainly drew mass attention because of…

krishnanaidu88February 16, 2021

Book Impressions

Unhallowed (Rath and Rune #1) by Jordan L. Hawk

Jordan L Hawk is one of those few authors who manage to create an alternate universe that leaves you spellbound and flummoxed. I'm a huge fan of his "Whyborne and Griffin Series", where he created a town full of wonders…

krishnanaidu88February 9, 2021

Chinese Series Impressions

Ultimate Note | 终极笔记 Episodes 19-36 [Review]

Ardent fans of "The Lost Tomb" adaptations are currently going through withdrawal symptoms. Why you ask? The recent, popular Chinese Bromance "Ultimate Note" ended with trepidation, and fans worldwide were left with a sense of foreboding. While comparisons are inevitable,…

krishnanaidu88February 1, 2021

Movies

Soul Snatcher [Review]

A whimsical Fox Demon and a Gullible Human Claman embark on a fantastical journey as they rediscover friendship, brotherhood, and love! Most countries in the Asian Subcontinent have a rich selection of mythical folklore all their own, fraught with magical…

krishnanaidu88January 31, 2021

News

Psychomilk Talks to the Author of ‘Secret Admirer’ – Jamie

Recently, Psychomilk got the privilege of interviewing Jamie, the author of the BL novel now starting shooting with P’Aam Anusorn directing. Interview Questions: – Edited by TheFNGee There is a great deal of anticipation about your book "Secret Admirer," which is being…

krishnanaidu88January 28, 2021

Pinoy Series Impressions

Meet Me Outside [Series Review]

The moments of happiness we enjoy take us by surprise. It is not that we seize them, but that they seize us- Ashley Montagu Remember that one "Moment" which changed your entire life! The premise of this show is similar…

krishnanaidu88January 20, 2021

Movies

His (Japanese LGBTQ+ Movie) [Review]

I hate the word homophobia. It's not a phobia. You're not scared. You're an asshole - (things we wish were spoken by) Morgan Freeman (Editor's Note: This movie is streaming on Amazon Prime in some countries, and on Dekkoo in…

krishnanaidu88January 19, 2021

Pinoy Series Impressions

The Shore BL Series [Initial Review]

Marketed as "The First Island BL Romance," The Shore BL Series has an interesting premise. Coincidentally the show began its run when I was reading the recently available Gay Romance "Just A Bit Wrecked" by my favorite author Alessandra Hazard.…

krishnanaidu88January 18, 2021

Chinese Series Impressions

Psych Hunter [Series Review]

Psych Hunter is a Republican Era (period when Imperial rule ceased in 1911 and China became a Republic, until 1949) mystery and psychological drama adapted from the novel "Haunted Houses Handbook" (凶宅笔记) by Author Er Shi San (贰十三). The show…

krishnanaidu88January 16, 2021

Opinion Thai Series Impressions

When “I Told Sunset About You” and My Dreams Came True

We are not what other people say we are. We are who we know ourselves to be, and we are what we love. That's OK.-Laverne Cox —Edited By Dɾαɱα_Lʅαɱα The words above reverberate throughout the show, leaving viewers with a sense…

krishnanaidu88January 14, 2021

Chinese Series Impressions

Ultimate Note | 终极笔记 Episodes 1-18 [Review]

Popular Chinese streaming portal IQIYI has certainly upped its game plan for producing and marketing outrageous and daring Chinese BL content. After the recent success of their sports-based drama "Hikaru Na Go," IQIYI has set the screen ablaze with their…

krishnanaidu88January 6, 2021

News

Upcoming Asian Boys Love Dramas – Part 3

As we approach the new year and hope to put away the bad memories, the only thing that makes 2021 strikingly remarkable is the slew of upcoming dramas. As we have already finished previewing the upcoming additions to the Korean,…

krishnanaidu88December 18, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Hikaru No Go 棋魂 Episodes 25 – 36 [Review]

Have you ever watched a drama that left a void in your heart after it was over? That empty feeling that persists after continually recalling the sweet moments that tug at your heartstrings? For me, "Hikaru Na Go" will be…

krishnanaidu88December 16, 2020

News

Upcoming Asian Boys Love Dramas – Part 2

Chinese BL industry is undergoing a sudden change with the steep rise of "Bromance" dramas. Numerous production houses are churning out adaptations of "gay novels" under the pretext of subtle romance, seemingly in an attempt to mock the Chinese Government's…

krishnanaidu88December 16, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Manner of Death | พฤติการณ์ที่ตาย Episode 3 [Review]

Manner of Death took a detour into a romantic thriller with the crime element being served as a hot side dish. While Bun is hellbent on getting #JusticeforJaneJira, forces outside of the law pull out all stops to end this…

krishnanaidu88December 11, 2020

News

Upcoming Asian Boys Love Dramas – Part I

The Boys Love industry is seeing a steep rise in the number of shows being churned out incessantly. With the astounding growth of Pinoy BL, the wide range of possibilities and global access that BL shows enjoy is slowly becoming…

krishnanaidu88December 10, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Hikaru No Go 棋魂 Episodes 13 – 24 [Review]

This is the first time that I actually feel nervous doing an episodic review. It might sound strange, but I'm unsure of doing full justice to this magnificent saga, which has me hooked from the beginning! While the first twelve…

krishnanaidu88December 7, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Manner of Death | พฤติการณ์ที่ตาย Episodes 1 & 2 [Review]

Crime thrillers are my weakness. If you ask me to choose between a romantic saga or a mind-blowing thriller, I would always choose the latter. But unfortunately, the Thai BL genre is littered with shows that literally have no substance…

krishnanaidu88December 3, 2020

News

Is China Ready for “Girls Love” Dramas?

While we are still debating over the Chinese Censor Board's obstructionism when it comes to Boys Love dramas, various production houses have spread their wings in that genre, which is fast becoming a global phenomenon. While Thai and Taiwanese BL…

krishnanaidu88December 2, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Ben X Jim Episode 5 (2020) [Review]

In the first parts of this episode, we get to see Jim at his most inconsistent and indecisive, almost to the point where it's hard to care for him anymore as a character. After actively flaunting the lovey-dovey relationship Jim…

krishnanaidu88November 29, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Hikaru no Go 棋魂 Episodes 1 – 12 [Review]

I had been putting off watching this show, but then friends on Twitter started tweeting about it. The tweets caught my attention and got me pretty intrigued. The reviews were astounding, and I wondered why. One answer lies in this…

krishnanaidu88November 28, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Chance To Love (LBC2) – Episode 9 [Review]

While Tin and Can are slowly settling into relationship bliss and getting to know each other, some shocking truths tumble out of the closet. We finally get a glimpse at the naïve lost kid whose trust was impeccably broken. As…

krishnanaidu88November 27, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Silent Criminal 无主之战 [Series Review]

As soon as iQiyi, one of the most popular streaming portals, started promoting "The Silent Criminal," I had a feeling that this show would be slightly bent towards the regular "Romance Wrapped in Bromance" genre. I was suffering from Chinese…

krishnanaidu88November 25, 2020

Interviews

CHEAT the SERIES: Interview with Craig Lines & Vaughan Abrasado

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krishnanaidu88November 24, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Ben X Jim Episode 4 (2020) [Review]

This episode left me more frustrated than ever. Everything was well in the "BenxJim" household until Jim's girlfriend appears out of nowhere and crashes into Ben's dreams. The fact that Jim is aware of Ben's feelings towards him makes it…

krishnanaidu88November 23, 2020

Opinion

A Chance to Love: Was It Worth the Wait?

When Studio Wabi Sabi announced the sequel to their highly popular BL series "Love By Chance," the news swept through the fandom like fire, and everyone was ecstatic. The show, which got widespread recognition because of the amazing chemistry between…

krishnanaidu88November 21, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Oxygen the Series ออกซิเจนเดอะซีรีส์ (2020) – Episode 10 [Review]

This episode served as a reminder that all good things come to an end, sooner or later. As Solo and Gui come to terms with Moon's situation and try to make things easier for the adorable yet lost kid, tragedy…

krishnanaidu88November 20, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Scumbag System 穿书自救指南 – 2020 Episode 8 [Review]

As Shen Yuan finally wakes up from the "Nightmare", the system won't let him rest in peace. He wants to avoid the "Endless Abyss" storyline at costs, but the system yet again puts a tent in his plans with points…

krishnanaidu88November 20, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Oxygen the Series ออกซิเจนเดอะซีรีส์ (2020) – Episode 9 [Review]

This episode served as an answer to quite a lot of prudent questions that had been looming over the horizon. Solo and Gui's return to the farm bought a fresh perspective about the School's affairs and also shed light on…

krishnanaidu88November 17, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Ben X Jim Episode 3 (2020) [Review]

After Jim's farcical declaration of his and Ben's relationship, Jim and Leo ended up bashing each other. It's rather comical because just that morning, Ben and Jim were at odds with each other, and now how the tables have turned.…

krishnanaidu88November 16, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Oh Mando Episode 1 (2020) [Review]

I must admit that I had my prejudices in full force when I heard about this show. Honestly, the only reason I'm watching this new Pinoy BL is Kokoy de Santos, my golden curly-haired boy wonder from "Gameboys the Series."…

krishnanaidu88November 15, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Oxygen the Series ออกซิเจนเดอะซีรีส์ (2020) – Episodes 7 – 8 [Review]

The current episodes bought to light some major issues concerning both of our main couples. While Solo and Gui are accosted with his father's issues, Phuri and Kao are finally in the "getting to know each other" phase in Episode…

krishnanaidu88November 8, 2020

News

Cherry Magic – A Global Phenomenon or Just Luck for This Japanese BL?

Does "Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?" strikes a chord? It would, if you are a fan of Japanese BL, being the most popular show on the circuit in recent days! When the production house…

krishnanaidu88November 7, 2020

News

Upcoming: Korean and Thai BL Shows

Wish You Following in the footsteps of its predecessor "Where Your Eyes Linger," the recently released Korean BL "Mr.Heart" left the audiences surprised with the incredible chemistry between main leads Lee Je Sin and MAN BLK's Cheon Seung Ho. While…

krishnanaidu88November 5, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Scumbag System 穿书自救指南 – 2020 Episode 7 [Review]

As Shen Yuan and Luo Binghe are stuck in the Nightmare, the Evil Demon uses painful memories from Binghe's past to make him lose his calm. Despite Shen Yuan's repeated efforts, Luo Binghe keeps repeating the same mistake that keeps…

krishnanaidu88November 1, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Ben X Jim Episode 2 (2020) [Review]

Now that our hero "Jim" has finally resurfaced and is face to face with Ben, it's time to reminisce old memories and make some new ones. While Jim's demeanor screams, "Flirty and Heartbreaker," Ben can't help but make heart eyes…

krishnanaidu88October 27, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Oxygen the Series ออกซิเจนเดอะซีรีส์ (2020) – Episode 6 [Review]

With Solo and Gui transcending the borders and moving in together, the story is pretty much moving at a steady yet unexpected speed. Phuri has given up on all pretenses and is slowly becoming more accepting that Kao isn't going…

krishnanaidu88October 23, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Ben X Jim Ep.1 (2020) [Review]

With the sudden evolution of Pinoy BL, there is a fast expansion of new shows focusing on BL. We have a vast lineup of new shows that are toying beyond the basic concept of "Engineering + Medicine Faculty College Romances."…

krishnanaidu88October 23, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Scumbag System 穿书自救指南 – 2020 Episode 6 [Review]

As Shen Yuan gambles a chance with the unruly Demon Saintess Sha Hua Ling and expects a redress, she turns the table on him. However, unexpected help arrives in the form of Peak Master Liu Qing Ge. As he helps…

krishnanaidu88October 17, 2020

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