Chinese BL

Opinion

BL Novels into Live-Action Dramas Chinese Style!

Recently a lot of (Mainland) Chinese dramas that are sourced from BL web novels were announced for 2021. Anyone who knows a bit about Guardian, The Untamed, Winter Begonia, or Sleuth of Ming Dynasty will also be aware of the…

PratsJanuary 21, 2021

Chinese Series Impressions

Capture Lover | 冰糖陷阱 (Ep.7 to 10) [Review]

The Finale Episodes of the Chinese BL drama Capture Lover left a lot to be desired. Although the main leads got a convoluted "Happy Ending," the penultimate episodes seemed rushed and haphazard. I'm least disappointed to say, but the actors'…

krishnanaidu88July 12, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Capture Lover | 冰糖陷阱 (Ep.4 to 6) [Review]

Capture Lover, despite being slow-paced in the initial episodes, is picking up speed. The old adage of "Opposites Attract" comes into play as Ying Jiaming's mischievous demeanor suddenly turns flirtatious. Ding Junjie is left flustered at times and overwhelmed at…

krishnanaidu88July 5, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Capture Lover | 冰糖陷阱 (Ep.1 to 3) [Review]

Capture Lover becomes the first gay series to have a worldwide opening since China banned LGBTQ+ content in 2016. Despite the budget constraints and difficulties faced in casting, Director Aria Lee persisted, and now this rom-com starring newcomers Luigi Zhang…

krishnanaidu88July 2, 2020

Chinese Casting News

Capture Lover | 冰糖陷阱 (2016) – First Chinese BL Series Since Addicted

The first gay series produced in China since the ban on LGBTQ+ content back in 2016 is being released worldwide. After many budget constrictions due to its theme, Capture Lover ( 冰糖陷阱) will be streamed online on GagaOOLala everywhere outside…