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

Thai Series Impressions

La Pluie (2023) – An Intelligent Show for a Mature BL Audience

When you first read the plot summary of La Pluie, you might quickly conclude that you will get a fluffy BL story about two soulmates finding each other, falling in love, and eventually living happily ever after. You couldn’t be…

celticprincess1August 22, 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

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

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

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

Final Impressions Movies

Your Name Engraved Herein – 刻在你心底的名字 (2020) – Full Impressions

Set in the late 80s when there was political change in Taiwan, Your Name Engraved Herein is simple and straightforward, yet it has an uneven (and satisfying) depth to it. Was it a masterpiece aside from being a monster hit?…

John KenAugust 24, 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

Taiwanese Series Impressions

We Best Love: Season 1 & 2 -永遠的第一名, 第二名的逆襲 [2021] Series Impressions

Even with a convoluted, flimsy storyline and plot, We Best Love: No 1 For You and Fighting Mr. 2nd could have been among the best of the 2021 BL season. If not for the startlingly impressive on-screen chemistry between YU…

John KenAugust 17, 2022

Japanese Series Impressions

Given – ギヴン [2021] Series Impressions

At 6 episodes of less than 30 minutes each, the live-action adaptation of the manga Given (ギヴン) by Kizu Natsuki, comes to life - with angsty and inspired performances from the leads. Easily two of the most photogenic Japanese actors…

John KenAugust 10, 2022

Korean Series Impressions

Light on Me – 새빛남고 학생회 [2021] Series Impressions

When you watch the silky, milky smooth, handsome faces of young Koreans in a BL setting, there's no way you won't get hooked. Trust me when I say the 2021 South Korean BL series Light on Me has such a…

John KenAugust 4, 2022

Japanese Series Impressions

Fukuo-kun Wa Kiss Suri Shikanai – 不幸くんはキスするしかない！[2022] Series Impressions

Light and bubbly, just about what you need when things are bad in real life. This cute and entertaining Japanese BL gives all the right vibes to enjoy alone, with friends, or even with a date! —Edited by TheFNGee This series…

John KenAugust 1, 2022

Japanese Series Impressions

Kimi No Koto Dake Mite Itai – 君のことだけ見ていたい [2022] Series Impressions

The stuff Japanese BL dreams are made of! Here we have two gorgeous MEN'S NON-NO WEB | メンズノンノウェブ models going for each other in a light-hearted mini-series that is understated as it is dreamy. —Edited by TheFNGee If you need to…

John KenJuly 31, 2022

Impressions Thai Series Impressions

I Told Sunset About You – แปลรักฉันด้วยใจเธอ [2020] Series Impressions

Imagine the 60s and the 70s if kids had mobile phones. The merging of the old with the modern gives this Nadal Bangkok an excellent production. Set in the Thai resort city of Phuket, also in one of Thailand's least…

John KenJuly 29, 2022

Korean Series Impressions

Blueming – 블루밍 [2022] Series Impressions

To say that South Korean BL drama Blueming 블루밍 took the BL world by storm is an understatement. That is, for the most part of the BL universe. While some other parts took it for granted. Word of mouth about…

John KenJuly 28, 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

Thai Series Impressions

Remember 15 (2022) Series Impressions

Remember 15 is a horror show from the mind of producer Adamy Chalermchatri Yukol, a third-generation Thai filmmaker. He directed the horror film The Black Death in 2015. First-time director Pai Ekkapop Paiaree directed this series. Yod Chiangmun Ngamkanokwan wrote…

jenhgMarch 9, 2022

Thai Series Impressions

Project 7 – Series Impressions

If I didn't know better, I would think another director was in charge of this production. I double-checked MyDramaList to be sure that New Siwaj Sawatmaneekul directed these episodes. He did. Then I sat down to write my review. The…

jenhgNovember 11, 2021

Movies

Single All the Way – The Gay Christmas Rom-Com of 2021?

I admit I’m a sucker for a good Christmas movie. I’ve seen Love Actually and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation a million times. They are very different in tone, but they share one thing, the heart of the Christmas spirit. So…

jenhgNovember 1, 2021

Final Impressions

Call It What You Want Season 2 – Reflection/Impressions

I was apprehensive about watching Season 2 of Call It What You Want by Aam Anusorn. I worried about the subject matter and whether I could handle the subject of mental and sexual abuse. But after many months, I decided…

jenhgSeptember 30, 2021

Korean Series Impressions

Light On Me 새빛남고학생회 (2021)

Light On Me is a Korean BL adapted from the mobile game "Saebit Boys High School Council" (새빛남고학생회) by Day7 (데이세븐). Lee Yoo Yeon directs, and it's currently available on VIKI tv. This series is a coming-of-age tale and one…

jenhgSeptember 15, 2021

Japanese Series Impressions

A Man Who Defies the World of BL – (2021)

A Japanese short series adapted from the Japanese manga by Konkichi. The literal translation of the title is a more accurate representation of the plot. The translation reads, “A World That Definitely Becomes BL vs A Man Who Definitely Doesn't…

jenhgAugust 31, 2021

Thai Series Impressions

Y-Destiny Episodes 11 & 12

This week's episode was cute in a way completely different from the previous episodes. It went from steamy to cutesy real fast. I didn't care for the concept; the whole fantasy thing of having an alternate universe fantasy plot is…

SeneyneyJune 25, 2021

Final Impressions

Call It What You Want – Season 1

After watching Lovely Writer, which called out several issues in the BL industry, I wanted to review Call It What You Want by Aam Anusorn. I wondered if there would be similarities in how they handled industry problems or if…

jenhgJune 7, 2021

Thai Series Impressions

Y-Destiny Episodes 9 & 10

As Asian BLs become more and more numerous, there are higher expectations for the quality of BLs being produced. Y-Destiny is a BL series with very high expectations from viewers with such a stellar cast of BL actors we know…

SeneyneyJune 4, 2021

Final Impressions

Lovely Writer – Series

I knew the basic plot of this series. Based on a Thai BL novel Nubsib Will Kiss, นับสิบจะจูบ by Wankling, the story involves a BL writer's novel becoming a TV series. The TV station, producer, and director invite the author…

jenhgJune 2, 2021

Taiwanese Series Impressions

Dear Uranus – A Pioneering GL Story from Taiwan

It's been a while since we've had another GL to talk about here on LWGBlog since the superb "Chasing Sunsets" from our friends at Camp Avenue Studios, and reviewed by our very own Mals. This drama is the first Taiwanese…

jenhgApril 15, 2021

Initial Impressions

UPDATED: Call It What You Want (CIWYW) – A Timely BL Series by Aam Anusorn

Updated with new OST from Michael Kiettisak and P'Aam . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iLOIH4-qzk After directing several films, a BL series, and even documentaries, Director Aam Anusorn teams up with LGBT Streaming service GagaOOlala to bring us his new BL series Call it…

TheFNGeeApril 14, 2021

Initial Impressions

Y Destiny

Today the first episode of the anticipated new Thai BL series Y-Destiny aired. This series is a collaboration between CopyABangkok and AISPlay. Surprisingly, international fans can watch as soon as the show airs with subtitles. I’m used to waiting for…

jenhgApril 6, 2021

Final Impressions

You Make Me Dance 당신은 나를 춤추게합니다

I know I gave it five stars from the first two episodes. There were six episodes left. Surely I wouldn't be foolish enough to keep my five-star rating across all eight episodes, right? Well, you are right and wrong. Read…

jenhgMarch 29, 2021

Initial Impressions

You Make Me Dance 당신은 나를 춤추게합니다

The much-anticipated Korean BL series You Make Me Dance premiered on Rakuten VIKI earlier this month. This short series has eight episodes, and each one is around thirteen minutes long. You’d think this wouldn’t be enough time to tell a…

jenhgMarch 6, 2021

Initial Impressions

Tale of a 1000 Stars

The story is a tale of destiny set in a rural village nestled in the lush forest of Chiang Mai, Thailand. This tale isn't new but a fresh take on an older one. A volunteer teacher teaches the children in…

jenhgMarch 3, 2021

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