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BL Actors Under Threat: Documenting the Hate [Report]

First Update: 20 February 2020 Gun Atthaphan, 26, was in the news to have gone to a police precinct to report an online threat. This is an example of a direct assault to one of the Thai BL community's most…

krishnanaidu88February 20, 2020

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Reviewing Notable Thai BL Series [2016-2019] February 2020 Edition

11 years have gone by since Love of Siam (2007), a gay love story made waves in Thai cinemas for the first time ever. While moviehouses still offer exciting new titles, topics such as BL (Yaoi) found different avenues to…

krishnanaidu88February 12, 2020

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The Prestige of Playing Gay (or BL) roles: Historical Lessons for Idiots [Opinion]

Nothing has changed since this quote was made many years ago: There Are No Small Acting Parts Only Small Actors. - Konstantin Stanislavski

RedFebruary 7, 2020

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The Case for TharnType the Series: Reconciling Gay boys + Straight girls Biases [Opinion]

What if there's a global video platform that can broadcast a Thai BL series now? Which series would you choose that will introduce the genre to potential BL (and/or) gay fans around the world? He's Coming To Me TharnType Theory…

RedFebruary 3, 2020

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Spotlight on Thai new wave filmmaker Aam Anusorn (2nd full-length interview) Part 2/2

This is Part 2 of our interview with acclaimed Thai filmmaker Aam Anusorn. You can read Part One here.

RedJanuary 23, 2020

Features Interviews

Spotlight on Thai new wave filmmaker Aam Anusorn (2nd full-length interview) Part 1/2

The BL universe has started to evolve. Like the frenzied craziness common with the rise of a popular niche, the Thai BL scene has become both popular and unfortunately, toxic. One personality who is the subject of admiration and denial…

RedJanuary 19, 2020

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TharnType before the final episode [Blog-a-Thon #03]

In Part 1, we talk about compelling issues about the series. In Part 2, its about sex scenes and playviews. In this part, its about the collective effort of the cast and crew to give us great entertainment.

RedJanuary 5, 2020

News Year in Review

2019 Year End Review – The Actors

Who made waves in 2019? Who gave the best performances? Who are the year's breakout actors?

RedJanuary 2, 2020

News Year in Review

2019 Year End Review – The Filmmakers

Thai and Asian BL never had it this good! While BL may not be the right term and gay series/movies maybe more inclusive, let me stop limiting our scope by saying - its a celebration of amazing! Here are the…

RedDecember 30, 2019

Features Interviews

Spotlight on Utain Boonarana + Gay rights in Thailand + My Ride, the series!

A recent casting news for a BL drama series in Thailand is creating plenty of buzz. You see, this is no ordinary series. Written by Utain Boonarana (or Doctor Patrick Rangsimant, Neurologist), it is a trailblazer of sorts. While most…

RedDecember 15, 2019

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Spotlight on filmmaker Krittidech Sinjermsiri – his film making style, My Ride + LGBTQ issues!

Director Nam left us with strong impressions as a principled man. He has spent many years to gain experience in the filmmaking industry. Now it's his turn to direct his first drama series My Ride, I LoveYou and we got…

RedDecember 13, 2019

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Psycho-Milk talks to Ice!

Ice Adisorn Tonawanik or simply Ice plays one of the leads in the film Present Perfect (and its sequel Present Still Perfect.) It went viral on YouTube via word of mouth. With an amazing acting skill for a newcomer, his…

RedDecember 13, 2019

Features News Spotlight

Beautiful Boy: A Phenomenon named #Saint_sup (Part 1/3)

While being nicknamed "Saint" appears to have been out of a simple adaptation of a movie title, some romanticize that there is more to it than meets the eye.

RedNovember 28, 2019

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In the Philippines, all BL actors are welcome even if they don’t like Jollibee!

One of the current trends among BL fans is to invite their favorite Thai BL actors. In the Philippines, there is a huge fanbase dedicated to them. They are collectively known as shippers. Some of the favorite drama series that…

RedNovember 23, 2019

Features Interviews

Psycho Milk talks to Hiter!

Hiter Natthad Kunakornkiat first appeared in The Best Twins with his co- stars in the current TharnType series, Mild and Kokliang. As Tum in TharnType, he is still a fresh face in the Thai BL universe.

RedNovember 22, 2019

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TharnType playviews + sex scenes [Blog-a-Thon #02]

Sex sells and in the chaotic and competitive world of BL, some fans are clamoring for more sex and intimate scenes. It can make the difference between getting those millions of play views or none at all.

RedNovember 17, 2019

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What makes TharnType so compelling? [Blog-a-Thon #01]

There seems to be a demand from viewers and friends to talk about TharnType the series beyond the show.

RedNovember 16, 2019

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Revisiting Jack Kittisak

Jack Kittisak is one of my perennial favorites. While the last time I watched him was in dir. Chookiat's Home, I was elated to know that he's part of Netflix's The Stranded.

RedNovember 3, 2019

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Beyond Fan Service: How Thai BL Actors are changing the landscape of shipping actors – The case of Saint-Perth-Zee Part 2/3 [Opinion]

We are past the stage when Mario and Pcshy took the world by storm via The Love of Siam and the subsequent media frenzy and the somewhat 'forced' fan service.

RedOctober 22, 2019

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Beyond Fan Service: How Thai BL Actors are changing the landscape of shipping actors Part 1/3 [Opinion]

The definition of Fan service has changed quite a bit. If you google the term, you'll be surprised to note that it has something to do with anime and Japanese at that! However, we're a Boys Love site, so we're…

RedJune 1, 2019

Features Spotlight

Thoughts on He’s Coming to Me: Why You Need to Watch It!

When the casting news for He's Coming to Me was announced, I am already excited! Ohm Pawat (second lead in Make It Right) and Singto Prachaya (acclaimed actor in SOTUS) are both amazing, to begin with. I also am personally…

RedApril 2, 2019

Features Videos

Same Same Is Not The Same [Short Film]

This short Thai gay film is less than 20 minutes but offers some emotional punches that reach its intended target. Same Same But Not The Same tells the tale of two young Thai students who are gay. One wants to…

RedMarch 13, 2019

Features Videos

Remark [Short Film]

There is a Thai video clip that made quite an impression on me. Entitled Remark (2017), it stars the charming and talented Fluke Teerapat Lohanan. He plays a young teen facing a bit of an identity crisis related to sexuality. https://youtu.be/BSu_LWYdzZ0…

RedMarch 7, 2019

Features Interviews

Interview with Adisorn Hophrae & Piyacha Thongsuk about the short film ‘You Had Me at Hello’

What would happen if Adisorn Hophrae, Piyacha Thongsuk, and the Capture Production team decided to make films full-time? Lucky for us BL lovers! (or any movie lovers for that matter). While the film You Had Me At Hello is incredibly…

RedFebruary 14, 2019

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Chimon Wachirawit วชิรวิชญ์ เรืองวิวรรธน์ [Profiler]

At 22 (as of 2022), Thai actor Chimon Wachirawit has already amassed an impressive acting resume. He's a rising star in the Thai BL firmament that started with the lead role in the movie Sweet Boy (2016), followed by a major role…

RedFebruary 2, 2019

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Chimon Wachirawit วชิรวิชญ์ เรืองวิวรรธน์ [Profiler – Ones2Watch Series]

At 19, Thai actor Chimon Wachirawit is already amassing an impressive acting resume. He's a rising star in the Thai BL firmament with a lead role in the movie Sweet Boy (2016), followed by a major role in My Dear Loser Series: Edge…

TheFNGeeFebruary 2, 2019

Features Interviews

Anusorn Soisa-Ngim Talks About Present Perfect, 2Moons 2 the Series, Actors, & More!

The film Present Perfect by Anusorn Soisa-ngim feels both Thai and 'not Thai' to me. Being so used to Japanese movies where silence and slow pacing are the norms, I thought I was watching a Japanese Indie film! About a…

RedJanuary 20, 2019

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Anusorn Soisa-ngim talks about Present Perfect, 2 Moons 2 The Series, actors and more!

The film Present Perfect by Anusorn Soisa-ngim feels both Thai and 'not Thai' to me. Being so used to Japanese movies where silence and slow pacing are the norms, I thought I was seeing an indie Japanese film! About a…

TheFNGeeJanuary 20, 2019

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Of Lovesick, the Series and “Shipping” Earn-Pete; What’s the Future for August and Ngern?

You may have already noticed it, I'm more into the Earn-Pete team than anyone else, and there are so many aspects and side stories about them that a "fanboy series" seem not enough, so I asked my friend Vera who happens…

RedNovember 14, 2015

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Of Lovesick, the Series and “Shipping” Earn-Pete: What’s the Future for August and Ngern?

You may have already noticed it, I'm more into the Earn-Pete team than anyone else, and there are so many aspects and side stories about them that a "fanboy series" seem not enough, so I asked my friend Vera who happens…

TheFNGeeNovember 14, 2015

Features Interviews

Josh Kim Talks about his film “How to Win at Checkers (Every Time)”

Describing Josh Kim as a Korean-American filmmaker may suffice to some readers, but for someone who has already seen his movie - How to Win at Checkers (Every Time), I wonder how it's possible for someone who isn't even from…

RedOctober 28, 2015

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The Fabulous TONI RAKKAEN [Profiler]

I first saw Toni Rakkaen in Josh Kim's How to Win at Checkers (Every Time), and while his role is short, he managed to make a lasting impression. Toni Rakkaen “IIrah Wimonchailerk” อิราวิมลชัยฤกษ์ plays the Adult 'Oat' who looks back…

RedOctober 14, 2015

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History Lessons: Ngern and Pete of LoveSick Part 1

So there was a time when the Yaoi (BL) universe revolves around two Japanese actors - Hamao Kyusoke and Daisuke Watanabe. Hamao has, of course, been "forced" to retire and their love team is no more. And then there was…

TheFNGeeOctober 2, 2015

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History Lessons: Ngern & Pete of LoveSick Part 1

So there was a time when the YAOI (BL) universe revolved around two Japanese actors - Hamao Kyusoke and Daisuke Watanabe. Hamao has been "forced" to retire, and their love team is no more. And then there was Mario Maurer…

RedOctober 2, 2015

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