The thing that has been stuck in my mind is the way you can literally see the moment when Pran realized just how much Pat loved him. I mean sure from all the things that Pat has already done for him, it should already be evident enough but still, you can see the look of realization in Pran's eyes when Pat suggested that he would post the status stating that they broke up just to make it easier for Pran. He's so taken aback from this idea because this is one of those telling moments where you see just how deep his love is.
As someone who has had feelings for one person for so long, them liking you back is a shock and you're always second guessing yourself and their feelings. There's always a constant fear that maybe one day they'll realise that you're not enough and they'll move on to someone better. But I think this is "THE MOMENT" where Pran understands that there's definitely no going back from this. Pat is as invested in this relationship as Pran, if not more.
He sees a man who's ready to be portrayed as the "heartbroken one" or "the one who got dumped" and does not give a damn if people make fun of him or tease him, just so that his boyfriend could get back with his friends. Pran, at this moment, finally gets it and that's why he reciprocates his feelings through Pat's love language, i.e. physical touch.
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GMMTV 2022 BL Line Up - Is it Getting Dark In Here?
I haven’t watched the full 4+ hour thingy yet, just the previews. Perhaps someone who has can tell me if we can still expect the ones announced in 2021? Did they rebroadcast Enchanté’s trailer?
I know we are till getting Not Me & Never Too Late (has a side BL).
Soem of these aren’t on MDL yet.
The Eclipse
Foundational romance tropes: sinister boarding school, haze the one you love, good boy/bad boy, suspense & horror elements
Looks good, dark, kind of Blacklist-ish meets Great Men Academy or something. I actually really like this pairing, First & Khaotung and I think they can handle the content. I’m excited about it. (trailer)
You Are My Favorite
Foundational romance tropes: timeslip, university set, rewrite the past to change the future
Another timeslip? (That’s at least 5 from Thailand in 2022) Who knew Krist would do a BL again, right? Like seriously? Also, is this going to be actual BL? (The actors were not pictured together at the ceremony but they are in the v-card.) I suspect this was originally intended to be a SingtoKrist vehicle, but I like Mike in the seme role. I find him a likable highly watchable screen presence in general. (trailer)
My School President
Foundational romance tropes: whipping boy, high school set, love triangle, sing your feelings
It’s Love Sick meets the whipping boy trope. How exciting. Yes, I know, we’ve seen it all before. But this is me. I never met a high school set BL I didn’t want to grant a fair shake (even one that centers around singing). And I love me some whipping boy. Interesting to see such an old fashioned trope having a bit of a renaissance right now. (trailer)
Vise Versa
Foundational romance tropes: alt reality, bodyswap, soulmates AKA fated mates
Looks very good too, another timeslip sort of thing (more alt reality). With Ohm and Nanon but more Jimmy (Wai from Bad Buddy) as the seme in a new pairing. I am very pleased to see him get a lead. (Yes, I still think he looks like the main from Enhyphen and you can’t stop me.)
Moonlight Chicken
Foundational romance tropes: possibly not a romance, self actualization, messy gays, soulmates?
So apparently, Thailand is entering Taiwan’s territory since this looks like a queer actualization narrative. Super smart of them to pick EarthMix for this style BL: messy gays being messy about life, love, and self acceptance. (However, do I think they can handle the high heat? Doubtful. Do I think GMMTV will bring the high heat? Also doubtful. I have doubts that Friend Zone didn’t mitigate.) Since this seems to be part of GMMTV’s “Midnight Series” dealing with darker themes like wealth gaps and social struggles, this might be a shorter piece. Good title, tho. (trailer)
Cupid’s Last Wish
Foundational romance tropes: friends to enemies to lovers, bodyswap
I don’t love a bodyswap when gender is involved, and the fact that this is from the FUTS people makes me anxious, but it’s more EarthMix so who am I to complain? (trailer)
Never Let Me Go
Foundational romance tropes: mafia, attack dog (whipping boy meets bodyguard)
Another dark one, looks good but creepy. I like this sinister angle GMMTV is taking this year, I guess the execs were effected by C19 quite a bit in their taste. I’m delighted to see Phuwin & Pond get a crack at something that’s not FUTS and of course Chimon ALWAYS makes me happy, since he’s one of my favorite GMMTV actors. (trailer)
Star and Sky: Star in My Mind
Foundational romance tropes: university set, high school crush, jock/nerd
I did think GMMTV was gonna make a play for J9 but I guess they just picked up Joong. Still, it’s awful nice to see that beautiful golden boy again. Yes I think they are planning for him to be the next Singto. And honestly, who can blame them? This pairing is cute af, and I love a shy jock character. I’m all in on this one, even if it is a bit to classic 2 Moons Thai BL for some. (trailer 1st half)
MORE OF THE SAME PLEASE. I didn’t get into BL for the gaddamn novelty of it.
Star and Sky: Sky in Your Heart
Foundational romance tropes: country mouse/city mouse, rich/pour, enemies to lovers
Chalk another up to GMMTV BL pokemon. Who’d have guessed Mek would do a BL? Certainly not me. This is a 1000 Stars sort of thing with a doctor who goes rural and falls in love with the local volunteer teacher. (trailer 2nd half)
Okay I’m moving all these into the 2022 Upcoming Master list. Might take me a bit tho.
Also it looks like Astrophile and The Warp Effect have gay side dishes. I really like it when countries put gay characters and positive queer romances in to their het stuff because it’s a path towards normalization. (Plus, new fans.)
Also it looks like both Bright and Win have noona romances next year.
I was super sad not to see Gunsmile in anything, has he retired? I’ll miss both his psychopaths and his comedy gold. Also no FrankDrake.
Which ones are you looking forward to the most?
I think my order is:
My School President
Star and Sky: Star in My Mind
You Are My Favorite
Vise Versa
Never Let Me Go
The Eclipse
Moonlight Chicken
Star and Sky: Sky in Your Heart
Cupid’s Last Wish
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