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~ Monthly BL Breakdown: August 2021 ~  

Disclaimer: All shows can be streamed here, here or here! For more info about shows, check out their MDL pages!

- Updates coming every month - feel free to add stuff! -

What came out this month? (green tick = seen or currently watching)

🌟 Be Loved in House Special Ep - August 5th (Taiwan) ✅

🌟 Don’t Say No - August 6th (Thailand) ✅

🌟 Light - August 13th (Taiwan)

🌟 Love Beneath the Stars - August 16th (Philippines)

🌟 Check Out Ep0 - August 22nd (Thailand) ✅

🌟 Bed Weather - August 27th (Philippines) 🌟 A First Love Story - August 27th (South Korea)

🌟 Love Advisor - August 28th (Thailand)

🌟 Love is - August 28th (Philippines)

🌟 Bite Me - August 29th (Thailand) ✅

🌟 Check Out Documentary - August 29th (Thailand) ✅

🌟 Peach of Time - August 30th (South Korea) ✅

🌟 7 Project - August 30th (Thailand) ✅

Monthly likes/dislikes

❣️ Don’t Say No - sorry if I can’t shut up about it but I’m obsessed lol; LF’s chemistry is phenomenal and the plot is super interesting. They’re not shying away from anything, everything is raw and real which is 👌🏻. Also communication hello? These guys are actually talking to each other about their insecurities - something I haven’t seen since Cherry Magic lol. And not just the mains, but also the other characters probably have the best communication I’ve seen in a bl. A+++ ❣️ PitchBank (Golden Blood) - I had to put them in here; I haven’t had second couple syndrome since RamKing lol but how could I not I mean?? They’re so lively and hilarious and no offense to SunSky but they stole the show for sure lol.

❣️ Check Out - Episode 0 was unexpectedly good, I really liked their chemistry and the filming style is really nice. It sucks that we have to wait until next year for the full series but if it’s anything like this episode then it’s definitely worth the wait. I love it!

New show announcements

🎥  First Love Only Third - Coming November 2021 (South Korea)

🎥  Konorebi - Coming late 2021 (Taiwan) 🎥  Golden Blood The Movie - Date TBA (Thailand) 🎥  Vanishing My First Love - Coming October 18th 2021 (Manga adaption, Japan)

🎥  Want To Be On Your Mind - Date TBA (Thailand) 

🎥  I Wanna Bite It (from the producers of wish you & nobleman ryus wedding) - Date TBA (South Korea) 

🎥  My Sweet Dear (starring Jang EuiSoo from WYEL & Lee ChanHyung) - Coming October 2021 (South Korea) 🎥  Cherry Blossom After Winter - Coming late 2021 (South Korea)

Other news from the bl world

❗️The upcoming korean bl “First Love Only Third” will have 6 episodes à 25 minutes. Filming is scheduled for September and it will be available worldwide via OTT.  ❗️A first trailer for the upcoming Filipino bl “Turbulence” has been released. (Date TBA)

❗️ The annual LINETV awards were held on August 5th. The following 2 bls won:

ITSAY: Best Viral Scene,  Best Kiss Scene, Best Thai Song & Best Couple 2gether: Series of the Year, Most Followers of the Year, Most Hearted of the Year & Best Rising Star (Win Metawin).

❗️ The upcoming Thai BL “Check Out” was set to air this month, but was postponed to 2022 due to the pandemic. Episode 0, which tells the backstory, aired this month; the other pre-airing content (documentary, reactions, etc.) is being released over the next month.

❗️ “In Your Heart” is an upcoming Chinese BL with no censoring. The date is still TBA but they have released a few sneak peeks on the show’s Twitter account. ❗️ Podd Suphakorn (THCT, DBK) and Phuwin Tang (FUTS) received the award นนทลีสยาม in the category “Children who create a reputation for the nation”, which is given to people who have proven to have good ethics, morality and loyality on the occasion of mother’s day in Thailand. ❗️ The cast of the upcoming Thai BL “Unforgotten Night” has been announced. Yoon Phusanu and Ton Saran will be the leads, along with Sammy M. and others. The plot constains sadism and is considered controversial. ❗The korean webtoon “Cherry Blossom After Winter” will be adapted into a series and produced by Wstory (WYEL, Mr. Heart, YMMD). It is set to air later this year with a runtime of 20-30 mins per episode.

❗️A Tale of Thousand Stars won “Best LGBTQ+ program made in Asia” at the Content Asia Awards 2021. ❗️The upcoming thai bl “My Ride” is officially back in production after being delayed multiple times. A new poster has been released.

Upcoming shows & movies for September

☝🏻 See You After Quarantine - September 17th (Taiwan) ☝🏻 The Tasty Florida - September 24th (South Korea) ☝🏻 Innocent - September 24th (Taiwan)

Ryan Reynolds' Free Guy gets an OTT release date

Ryan Reynolds’ Free Guy gets an OTT release date

There’s good news for those waiting to see Ryan Reynolds’ Free Guy. The adventure comedy will be available for streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar from October 15. It will be available in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and English. Free Guy revolves around a bank teller who discovers that he is actually a background player in an open-world video game. He decides to be the hero of his story. In a world where…

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Swifthaal/Gyllenswift Timeline 2010

Following the modifications of the Buzzfeed article about Taylor last week, I decided to make a timeline of Taylor and Jake Gyllenhaal’s relationship. (Might be helpful for the newbies, you got to understand the PR side of her short-lived ‘relationships’.)

Do I think that it was a real relationship? No, I believe that it was purely a PR stunt, though somewhat more believable than Connor, Harry, Calvin and Tom (IMO). Now, this brings State of Grace, All Too Well, WANGBT, The Moment I Knew, and other songs on the table. Did she write those songs about him? Who knows; she wrote them, not me. Anyway, I’ll explain more after the timeline (at the bottom). 

NB: Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor best known for Brokeback Mountain (2005). Taylor was 20 years old and Jake was 29 years old. 

Timeline: October 2010 - December 2010/January 2011

October 23, 2010: Taylor and Jake reportedly go apple picking at Fishkill Farms and hang out backstage of SNL and support Emma Stone who is hosting the show.  

October 24, 2010: Taylor, Jake, and Emma reportedly have lunch in NYC. 

October 25, 2010: Speak Now Album is released. 

October 26, 2010: Taylor and Jake relationship rumours start spreading, and they are seen together in Brooklyn. (Sorry for the watermarks, but I’m too lazy to find some pictures without them). 

October 30-31, 2010: Taylor and Jake reportedly have a weekend vacation at Big Sur and an ice cream date.

November 15, 2010: Back To December is released as a single. 

November 16, 2010: Jake goes to the Love & Other Drugs premiere alone.

November 24, 2010: Love & Other Drugs is out in theaters. 

November 27, 2010: Taylor and Jake go to Fido coffee shop in Nashville. 

November 30, 2010: Taylor and Jake have coffee in Nashville. (Again, sorry for watermark). 

December 7, 2010: Taylor and Jake have a date in Brooklyn and Taylor walks with Maggie (Gyllenhaal) and her daughter around NY.

(’Looking’ domestic)

(’Close’ to the family)

December 9, 2010: Taylor and Jake drive around LA. 

December 13, 2010: Taylor celebrates her 21st birthday. 

January (early) 2011: Taylor and Jake Gyllenhaal breakup rumours surface.

October 22, 2012: Red album is released. 

Small bonus:

Taylor meets Jake Gyllenhaal’s family (possibly around Thanksgiving). 

General Conclusion So that was it. The 3 months long relationship between my two favourite SAGs filled with coffee dates and desperation for more photos (kind of). With Taylor releasing Speak Now on October 25 and Jake having Love & Other Drugs coming out on November 24, they both wanted the publicity.  

Swiftie Side The passionate relationship that inspired Red. Gwyneth Paltrow introduced Jake to Taylor, and they started dating in October 2010. Jake was a good guy until he didn’t attend her birthday. There’s a slim chance he took her virginity and swiftly ran away after because they were moving too fast. Special moments were the Apple picking date and their grocery date in Brooklyn (coffee, scarf, and sister).

PR Side As stated, Speak Now was released on October 25th and Love & Other Drugs on November 24th. Speak Now sold 1,047,000 copies in its first week. Love & Other Drugs opened with 9,739,161$ in its first weekend and grossed $32,367,005 domestically ($102,820,008 worldwide) with a budget of $30 million and an average of a 50% score from critics. With both projects released for over a month, there was no more reason to stay together, and rumours of their breakup appeared in early January (and later were confirmed). 

N.B. I don’t want to assume Jake’s sexuality when I don’t know anything about him, but he, like Taylor, has had many rumours about his sexuality, notably after his movie Brokeback Mountain (2005). Google Jake Gyllenhaal and Austin Nichols and see for yourself.  Taylor was not seeing anyone seriously, so it was for PR. 

My Thoughts There is a possibility their relationship was real. Jake hated being in the public eye and even stated: “One of the greatest parts about being in a relationship is the intimacy you share, but it can be difficult if you’re being watched the whole time.” when asked about Taylor Swift in December 2010. They had one heavily photographed pap walk together (+ Taylor and his sister) in their three months. The rest of the pictures were taken by other people with phones (except their walk in Brooklyn in October 2010). They had a lot of ‘reported’ dates that were witnessed but never photographed (Big Sur made me laugh a bit), so maybe they were a more ‘private’ couple. 

The amount emotion and sadness put into All Too Well make me doubt a few things sometimes, but that just proves how good of a songwriter Taylor is. If their relationship was real, she sure put a lot of emotion into a 3 months relationship. (I know I said that she wrote the songs and only she knew what was going on, but we can still try to interpret it). How can we look at All Too Well? (link coming soon). 

Also State of Grace and the “four blue eyes” always gets me, but what really makes me think it’s PR is this picture (along with the rest of that date):

(Taken on December 7, 2010.)

Let’s take a moment and look at their pose. Just before this was taken, they were walking hand in hand, and they suddenly stopped and stared at the sky. The paparazzi was obviously there, and they gave them a shot. I would find it weird if two celebrities decided to stand on the sidewalk and just look at the sky. All the pictures were OTT in my opinion. The laughing and the hand holding looked forced. Taylor really tried to make them look romantic with her arm around him (and she kind of succeeded if some of her fans believe in that relationship). As I said, it was a 3 months long relationship, very common for PR stunts. Kudos to Taylor for acting decently unlike Jake who was not into it. 

Songs About Jake Red came out October 22, 2012, almost two years after their relationship. The ‘alleged’ songs about him are (in order of the Red album):  - State of Grace - Red - All Too Well - WANGBT - (maybe?) Come Back... Be Here - The Moment I Knew I’m working on a post about those songs, but it’ll take some time (they won’t be about how the songs are about him, more the story of the songs). 

The Aftermath At least they didn’t hate each other (see: Talvin). Apparently, at the 2015 Golden Globes after-party, they greeted each other in a friendly manner and chatted a bit, so I don’t think the three months was that bad. They never insulted each other afterward and bless Jake Gyllenhaal for not being bitter or anything. 

I should add that Taylor, nor Jake have stated that they dated, though Jake has been questioned about her, he never admitted they dated. 

Anne Hateway did, though. In an interview with Glamour Magazine UK, she said: “She just seems to be following her heart. I met her - I hope it's OK to say this - when she and Jake [Gyllenhaal] were together. She was 20 at the time, and we hung out one night. I was like, 'You are a magnificent creature.' She was on fire and I've watched her become this force of nature.”

Seven years later, their relationship was mentioned in this Buzzfeed article that was published January 31, 2017, and updated on February 3, 2017. After the update, every mention of Jake was erased. This leads to the question: Why? 

Who knows. Like, seriously, who even knows what their relationship was (except Taylor and Jake). I personally think it was PR (that worked mostly for Taylor). All I can say is believe in what you want to believe. 

After all that, it’s safe to say that it leans more towards PR, but it still looks more real than half of her other relationships. Bless her songwriting then. 

If I missed something, feel free to message me. Thanks for reading and I hope you have a great day! 

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Massages from around the world – Weird, wonderful & whacky

Massages from around the world – Weird, wonderful & whacky

Everyone has had a massage before, whether it’s your bog standard Swedish style or something a little more touchy feely if you know I mean… Either way, most people have experienced first-hand the delights and wonders of massage in any form. Massage is an ancient ritual and was established thousands of years ago in Asia. Over the years, this sacred practice has adapted; hybrid styles have emerged and people have used their imaginations to create new styles. That’s all well and good obviously, but some people just have to take it too far don’t they? There is nothing wrong with being creative, but it’s safe to say that some idiots from across the world have gone a little OTT with experimentation. It’s almost a competition to see who can invent the most ridiculous massage style. Although the list is seemingly endless, we have gone to the effort of narrowing down our favourite weird massage styles from around the globe. Some call them revolutionary, I just call them down right stupid to be honest; but I’ll let you be the judge of that…

Python massage

Okay, so imagine it. You’ve been sightseeing all day and you’re aching in places you didn’t even know existed. You’re offered a massage- are you going to turn it down? Of course you aren’t, it’s exactly what you need right now. Or is it?… Cebu City Zoo in the Philippines is a tourist hotspot, but also attracts people from across the world for a different reason. Lunatics from around the globe don’t just come to the zoo to see animals; they come to get up close and personal with them. Well, the Pythons, to be exact. Cebu City Zoo’s notorious Python massage is arguably one of the strangest massage styles on the planet, and is probably a living nightmare for most people. Four giant Burmese Pythons, weighing a massive 250kg collectively are placed on a brave ass mother f***** and left to slither around as they please. The pythons, named Walter, Daniel, Michelle and EJ are fed about 10 chickens each before the massage to curb their hunger pains. No human for dessert then? The session is said to last around 10-15 minutes and is apparently very therapeutic and calming; each to their own. I’d rather not tempt 4 man-eating snakes to have a bite…

Cactus Massage

When it comes to spa treatments, we are all spoiled for choice. There’s a treatment for absolutely everything- literally. When you’re on holiday or out of town for business, exploring luxury treatments is a given- but would you be willing to take a risk on potentially waste a load of money on something unconventional? If your answer is yes, take a trip to the Four Seasons’ hotel in Punta Mita, Mexico and give their famous Hakali cactus massage a go. Before you ask, this isn’t an ancient form of acupuncture- the needles are removed before the session and only the paddles (the leaves) are used. The paddles are heated in warm water and are split in half once soft. The gooey side is then rubbed onto the skin, helping to heal sunburns, hydrating the skin and banishing toxins. And the best part is, the nopal juice absorbs quickly into the skin and doesn’t leave you feeling greasy or sticky after the session- result! Sounds pretty good if you ask me!

The meat cleaver massage

Is it just me, or does this sound like something out of Texas Chainsaw Massacre? No, this terrifying massage wasn’t inspired by horror movies; it was actually invented in China and dates back to 770BC! The session, which typically only lasts around 10 minutes, begins when the brave participant lays face down on the massage table. The masseuse/butcher look-a-like then uses the SHARP side of the 10” blade and gently begins to knead and tap the skin with the cleaver. However, these massages aren’t necessarily sought out for muscle release- it’s more of a spiritual style. It is believed that the steel can help to remove ‘negative energy’ from the body, and can encourage deeper sleep and better circulation. Okay, so maybe it isn’t as scary as I thought, and it only costs around $7 a session- bargain. Maybe you’ve pulled my leg…

Gondola Massage

Everyone dreams of experiencing the picturesque and sickeningly dreamy sites that Venice has to offer; after all, it is the most romantic city in the world. But, if bopping along the city’s’ famous canals in a gondola wasn’t good enough already, imagine getting a massage at the same time? Sign me up right away! Yes, Gondola massage is now a thing, and it’s safe to say people have lost their shit over it. At the Casanova Spa at the Hotel Cipriani, Venice offers these sensational massage experiences for any relaxation-seeker with a few hundred euros lying around. Easy. The massage is conducted in a private gondola with a trained masseuse and gondolier at hand, and is performed on the beautiful waters of the ancient city. As the massage focuses mainly on the feet, hands and upper part of the body, you don’t have to worry about passers-byers having a cheeky peek at your goodies. Afraid you’ll fry under the sun? Don’t worry; the massage oil used during the session was specifically designed to contain SPF protection agents- so no sunburn today kids. Get me there right now!

Elephant massage

Have you had a stressful couple of weeks and need a massage to let off some steam? If you’re feeling a little tense, why not commission an elephant to sort it out for you? No, we don’t mean some middle aged masseuse on Craigslist, we mean an actual elephant, believe it or not. A tourist park in Chiang Mai, Thailand advertises these chancy massages to any courageous volunteers with balls of steel. Of course, the elephants have been trained to delicately press their feet on the backs of the subjects, and also sometimes use their trunks to lightly manipulate the muscles. Don’t get me wrong, I love elephants, but I don’t fancy the idea of one standing on me. The fact this massage is free says it all!

African snail massage

If you’re obsessed with turning back the clock and preventing ageing as much as possible, then you’ll probably have all of the latest fad creams on the market. But how do you fancy giving snail slime a go? Anything for youthful, soft skin, right? Believe it or not, salons across the world are using this bizarre technique all in the name of beauty. This rather unusual facial was created by a French bloke a couple of years ago who claimed that snails are full of collagen. As such, having these gross little critters sliding all over your face can actually work wonders for the skin and its elasticity. This apparently, ‘relaxing’ massage/facial is meant to feel god damn amazing- that is after you’re able to get over the fact smarmy insects are probably crapping on your face. I’m going to pass, thanks.

Tickling massage

If you’re anything like me, you’ll find being tickled to be the worst form of torture known to man. Seeing a finger float towards my neck literally sends fear pulsating through my body. Unbeknown to me, however, not everyone shares the same dislike as I do. In fact, some people pay for it (weirdoes). Tickling massage is a thing, and for me, it is a manifestation of my worst nightmares. This tormenting massage style originated in Madrid, Spain and is performed in order to reduce stress. Using delicate finger tips and soft feathers, masseuses gently trace down the clients’ back and other areas, and adapt their routine depending on how ticklish each person is. The more ticklish, the more sensitive their routine becomes etc. Personally, I’d rather not pay a stranger $35 to torture me, but if this sounds like your kind of thing, be my guest. It’s your funeral!

Flames massage

Oddly enough, setting fire to yourself isn’t as bad as people seem to think- well, not when it comes to Flame massage, anyway. This rather fiery form of massage is not for the faint hearted, that’s for sure- but if you’re brave enough to get hot and steamy, then you’re in for a treat. Originating in China, Flame massage is very popular during the winter in traditional, Chinese hospitals and it used to prevent illnesses such as flu and colds. Typically, masseurs sprinkle towels with a flammable substance (usually alcohol) and then set it on fire. The towel is then placed on the client, and is then eventually put out using another towel. Surprisingly, the massage isn’t at all painful and is actually meant to be great for losing weight? The term, ‘burning fat’ has never been truer!

Massages by the blind

When you’re investing money into a luxury, you should never go into it blind. At least, you shouldn’t- but your masseuse might. Believe it or not, ‘blind massage parlours’ are insanely popular in China- so much so, it is believed that there’s one on every street block in some areas. The massage itself is pretty standard in many regards, and still focuses on relieving muscle tension and inducing relaxation. However, creator Ly Yuan says that blind massage is better because, “giving a good massage is dependent on a person’s tactile sensitivity. Obviously, blind people have a strong advantage in this.” If you say so Yuan, if you say so.

Pancake massage

Well, what would you know? Finally a massage with sense behind it! I mean, I don’t actually know what a hot pancake could do for the skin, but does that really matter? You’re covered in pancakes- that’s all I need to know! But seriously guys, pancake massage is an actual thing, and its meant to be pretty good. Essentially, fresh, hot pancakes are applied directly to the skin which is said to help tackle fatigue, nourish the skin and banish excess fluid. Practitioners of this tasty massage treatment also claim that it improves bloody circulation but maintaining proper body heat and utilising natural flour for healing properties. Sounds like a load of crap if you ask me, but count me in!

Egg massage

Oh my god seriously? Guys, my head if seriously scrambled now. I wish I was kidding, but im not- ‘Egg massage’ is a thing, and it’s more popular then you’d think. This style originated in china (obviously) and is practiced more for superstition purposes as opposed to healing ones. In China, they believe that it is good luck for a father to give his child a head massage with eggs after the baby has had a haircut. Traditional belief dictates that on the second day of the Lunar month, the egg-massage is said to bring good luck and fortune. I’m just going to stick to fortunate cookies I think guys, I don’t know about you.

Thankfully that concludes our list of weird and not-so-wonderful massage styles from around the world. I myself will stick to the more traditional styles; after all, I don’t really fancy being set on for, eaten by a deadly python, being tickled to death and being squashed flat by an elephant. Oh, and don’t forget about being smothered head to toe in smelly egg. No thank you. I’ll stick to something less eccentric I think…

If you’d like to book in for a massage that’s a little out of the ordinary but not too wild, why not consider an Oriental massage with a trained professional? If you’d like to be pampered and pleasured by a gorgeous Asian masseuse at a time and a place that suits you, then give us a call on the telephone number below or come visit us at our address:

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