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gabrielokun · 5 months

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#What Zabb Man!#What Zabb Man #รักวุ่นวายนายรสแซ่บ #Gabriel makes stuff #Mayom #Bank Toranin #Teng Nueng #Bonus Tanadech #Mayom x Teng Nueng #MayomTeng #Thai BL #Thai series #Thai Drama #BL Drama #BL series

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dribs-and-drabbles · 9 months

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Thai BQL Favourites List Tag Game

Thank you for tagging me @feralmuskyscentedhoepran (I think other people have also tagged me but it's been a while and I don't remember, so apologies for that! - There's also the '9 favourite tv series which two people tagged me to do, so that's also on my to-do-at-some-point list!)

Favourite bl:

I mean, it's obvious if you've been following me for a while (but Be My Favourite is coming close!)

Favourite pairing:

Look. There are SO MANY good pairs, so instead of choosing between them I'm going to go a bit left-field and name a pairing who I can't wait to see together again because I ADORED them in 10 Years Ticket (not ql, I know, but they'll be in 23.5 so I think it counts).

Most underrated actor:

I know most people already know of his magnificence but I don't think he's properly led a show as a lead pair and he absolutely could. And I want to see it.

Favourite character:

I love so many for so many reasons but the depth of love that I have for Pran is hard to beat. He pined for so long and finally got his man. And I see so much of myself in him.

Favourite side character:

I'm going to cheat again and say a favourite side pairing. I loved these two, more than the mains in Golden Blood.

Favourite scene:

I mean, it has to be. It's impossible to express how much impact this scene had on me.

Favourite line:

I'm tired. Tired of pretending to hate you while your face has taken over my heart.

*chewing glass* There's something so unbelievably romantic about this line and how Pat is using it to confess that I can't articulate properly. It just hits me deep, deeeeeep in my feels. Watching it/listening to it the first time was an incredible moment. I don't think Pat could have said anything else here, nothing else could reach this level of perfection.

Most anticipated bl and why:

I was SO impressed by Jimmy in Vice Versa (compared to Bad Buddy), and I also really liked Sea in the series (my first time watching him in anything), so I'm excited to see how they've developed in Last Twilight. I'm also very excited to see what Aof brings next and especially because the show is dealing with a disability.

Healthiest relationship in a bl:

They love each other. They respect each other. They know each other so well. They communicate seriously when they need but also can tease and play with each other without damaging their relationship. They're there for each other when they need to be and will support each other above all else.

Most toxic relationship in a bl:

I don't even want to add a gif but, yeah, Tharntype probably. Or PrapaiSky (sorry LITA lovers).

Guilty pleasure series:

I'm not sure about the 'guilty' part (that implies I feel somewhat 'bad' liking it??) but maybe the guilt is loving the pain and angst that Vi and Mark go through.

Bonus! Most underrated series:

I'm finding it hard to think of one because most of the series I really like, a lot of other people also like... Oh, I know... What Zabb Man. It didn't seem like a lot of people watched it when it came out. It was a good little show, not outstanding like others, but decent anyway (I don't quite remember the end though...) and worth checking out.

Thanks for the tag Vi! This was fun to do (even if it took longer than I thought it would!). I think a lot of people have been tagged already so I'll choose a few who may not have from my recent notifications: @sparklyeyedhimbo @callipigio @incandescentflower @spicyvampire and @vegasandhishedgehog

#bad buddy #23.5 #10 years ticket #sing harit #pran parakul #pitchbank #episode 5 rooftop scene my beloved #last twilight #love mechanics #what zabb man #that tag game #thai ql favourites list tag game

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colourme-feral · 1 year

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This week (12 - 18 Mar) on the shared filming locations game in thai (mostly) ql,

*There were too many to actually fit into this week's post. The others will be in next week's 😂

Bed Friend and Fish Upon the Sky

All thanks to @aprilblossomgirl

Midnight Museum and Kinnporsche

As spotted by @blmpff

Midnight Museum, Not Me and KinnPorsche (1, 2)

As spotted by @blmpff and @dribs-and-drabbles

Midnight Museum and Dear Doctor I’m Coming for Soul

All thanks to @dribs-and-drabbles

Midnight Museum, Dear Doctor I’m Coming for Soul and What Zabb Man

Thanks to @dribs-and-drabbles for these!

Midnight Museum and Vice Versa

As spotted by @dribs-and-drabbles

I Will Knock You, My School President (and its pilot trailer), PP Krit - ลังเล [Official MV], Never Let Me Go, You’re My Sky and The Miracle of Teddy Bear

All thanks to @callipigio!

La Pluie (Official Teaser), Enchante, Baker Boys and The Eclipse

A Boss and a Babe and Secret Crush on You

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heretherebedork · 2 years

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Boys with ponytails. Boys with short ponytails. Boys with little puff ponytails. Boys with ponytails on top of their head. Boys with tied back hair that isn't quite a ponytail. Boys with undercuts and ponytails on top. Boys with silky smooth and perfectly coiffed and controlled hair. Bad boys with ponytails. Sweet boys with ponytails.

#thai bl #thai bl series #bl drama #thai drama #thaibl #thai series #bl series #my secret love #love in the air #just... so many shows #what zabb man #please more ponytails #boys in ponytails #between us #until we meet again #2moons2

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khunvegas · 2 years

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i basically just stole this ask from @gunsatthaphan, partially because i’ve been wanting to make a post about it and after almost 3 years watching bls, i might as well. right? right. anyways.

Compilation of Bad Kisses in BLs (Part 1)

mind you, this is only for the ones i’ve seen. if i put every single bad kiss out there, this post would go on forever.

i strongly believe a kiss, whether is good or bad, can make or break a show and in my personal opinion, a lot of them fell off simply because of the fishy kisses. they are truly hard to watch, so much so that you have to look away because they are ugly and this is something we CAN and SHOULD blame both the actors and the company. sometimes, workshops are not enough.

i also believe that these actors shouldn’t play dumb. like, they HAVE to know there’s gonna be a kiss at some point. put in the work, pls.

LET’S GET IT

1. My Engineer (MekBoss)

at the time, i didn’t think it was that bad. i just thought they needed some work, a little bit of help because clearly it wasn’t that good either. now, i just see two walls kissing and we might not see these walls kissing ever again.

2. YYY (NottPun)

imagine watching this mess of a show, they promise you a kiss, and once you’re sure you’re gonna get it, they literally bring the sun out, block the view and that’s how the season ends. but honestly? the little i can see it’s still awful.

3. YYY 2 (NottPun)

well... there it is. no words.

4. 2gether (SarawaTine)

maturing is accepting the fact that 2gether had two straight bros playing these characters and that’s how they kissed and then the high five. it was a bad kiss, bestie. we were all just blinded by the pandemic and though this was high cinema.

5. SOTUS (ArthitKongpop)

i’m not afraid of the girlies still caught up on this show. this was a bad first kiss and i’m ready to die on this hill. granted, this was 2016, the actors were still iffy on playing queer characters, they were calling each other wife and the obsession with pink milk was at its peak. gmmtv had $5 and a dream and you could tell.

6. ‘Cause you are my boy/My Tee (TeeMork)

this was frankdrake’s first roles and you could tell. you could also tell that they were in the trenches because everything was bad with this show and i truly think it was a cry for help. they did the best they could with what they had but there was no way in hell they could save this show and honestly, i’m not surprised that their first kiss was like this. it goes well with the quality of the show.

7. Love By Chance (TinCan)

and it doesn’t get better after this. i’m gonna be the devil’s advocate, mean actually tried to make these kisses better but there was no helping with this couple. a mess.

8. Oxygen (SoloGui)

as far as first kisses go... yeah. granted, oxygen wasn’t really that good either but they could have salvage this show with a decent kiss. nothing. nada. it was a let down.

9. Make it right (FuseTee)

make it right paved the way for angle kisses.

now listen, i’m pretty sure boom and peak were 17 or something when they filmed this and back in the day, this was already too much. like, cheewin was pushing it by directing this show. still, it has to be on this list (it’s not like it hasn’t changed anyways. boom and peak would never EVER kiss. this was the closest we could get).

10. Where your eyes linger

i mean, come on. COME ON. i know this was like the first kbl and you know, they paved the way. give credit where credit is due and all that but LOOK. it’s bad. it was a good show, for the plot that it had and the limited time, it was good. BUT THE KISS WAS... it was a letdown.

11. Gen Y (MarkKit)

how are you gonna be a senior in the industry and still kiss like this? kimcop are one of those settled ships that are hard to break and to ship with someone else. with that in mind, you would think they would do wonders. gen y was a dumpster fire and so were the kisses.

12. WISH YOU: Your melody in my heart

this is where you start to understand that it’s not about the production or how short kbls are and that’s why the kisses are so bad. no, it’s because workshops apparently don’t exist in korea and they put these men to kiss without practicing first. this is the product. this is what you get.

13. Color Rush

i know some of you call it the best kbl out there because the plot was different, which is true, but like... their lips are not even touching... so yeah. next.

14. Nobleman Ryu’s wedding

i’m pretty sure this was supposed to be an angle kiss and they changed their mind at the last minute and we got... this. i mean, compared to others in this list is not that bad but is it good? far from it. this was also the first period kbl we got and it was kind of forgettable too. it was very low budget and you could see it with the kiss

15. What Zabb Man

BOTH COUPLES because both of them were such a let down. i was here mainly because of the toxics from gen y and with the crazy tension they had going on, i thought they would go off. not even that. don’t even get me started on the main couple. the manipulation that went down between them UGH but i can’t even get a good kiss out of this mess anyways.

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absolutebl · 2 years

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Top 10 BLS Featuring Grown Up Characters

Here are some of my favorite BLs that feature mature characters with adult problems. Of course the definition of “mature” is pretty culturally specific but I did my best.

1. Old Fashion Cupcake

Japan, Viki & GaGa

This show had me from the moment they broke the egg yolk with the chopsticks in the opening credits for episode one. It’s about a younger man with a long cherished crush on his boss (ten years older and going through a mid life crisis) who decides to save and seduce said man with pancakes. It’s wholesome, comforting, sexy, and a very necessary narrative about still having hope, interests, and openness to affection at any age. It’s coming of age/queerness packaged in a subtle critique of expectations around masculinity and love and loneliness... and it’s beautiful. Full review here.

2. To My Star (movie)

Korea, Viki

It’s is a touch quirky to get into, but utterly charming once it hits its stride. This is the ultimate grumpy/sunshine pairing plus the most appealing light-filled kitchen of our dreams. Full review here.

3. My Ride

Thailand, GaGa

Thai BL grew up with this pulp - a truly lovely and special little show featuring the extremely rare pairing of sunshine/sunshine AKA a cinnamon roll couple. Mature explorations of relationships using one of the softest, sweetest and most innocent friends to lovers vehicles. Kindly, overworked doctor meets broken-hearted motorcycle taxi driver in an “other side of the tracks” slow burn romance. The support cast is excellent, making for great friendship groups and family dynamics. With honest queer rep that adds to, but doesn’t impede the story, and genuine conversation about the nature of class, wealth, and classism, not to mention communication, honesty, and respect for boundaries, you can’t go wrong with this show. In other news, I am a sucker for a single dimple. Full review here.

4. Be Loved In House: I Do

Taiwan, Viki

Cute classy office set BL with a few plot raised eyebrows, but no other concerns, plus ALL THE TROPES and a general sweet softness that’s pretty rare from Taiwan, who usually prefer to go hard. Full review here.

5. Mr Cinderella

AKA Chàng Lọ Lem - Vietnam, YT

Higher production values and experienced BL actors plus two charismatic smoldering leads with good kissing and comfortable body language makes this Vietnam’s objectively best BL to date. But it’s Vietnam, so for me the characters aren’t exactly mature. Full review here.

6. Like In The Movies

AKA Gaya Sa Pelikula - Pinoy, YT

Karl runs short of funds and ends up becoming housemates with Vald an out and proud chaos gay. This leads Karl into an identity crisis and journey of self discovery. This kind of forced proximity trope is really common in BL, but what Gaya does is handle it in a messy honestly queer way. It includes Vlad’s attitude in response to Karl’s shaken behavior, and the frustration many out queers feel in this exact situation.

7. Cherry Magic

AKA 30 Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard AKA 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii - Japan, Crunchyroll & Indie Subbed

The sweetest fluffiest magical realism BL, packaged as a pinning office romance, very low heat (practically chaste) but the cutest. Of all the ones on this list is dithered a bit over this one, oh it's great but it is a bit slapstic and camp and I wouldn't necessarily call the relationships grown up. A couple of the characters are pretty immature. Full review here.

8. A Tale of Thousand Stars

Thailand, YT

With great casting and cinematography this drama nods at BL tropes but manages to elevate them (and itself) with a strong mature story concept about a spoiled rich kid who gets a heart transplant and becomes a teacher it order to pay out survivor’s guilt. On the way he falls in love with a local park ranger and contends with his own classism and escapist tendencies. Everyone seemed to perfectly suit their roles and GMMTV made the most out of its stable. Combined with excellent production (and post production) values, 1000 Stars is without question GMMTV’s most mature, charming, and smart BL series. I think it should go down as one of the top BLs of all time. I feel safe recommending this one to friends and non BL watchers.

9. Wish You: Your Melody in My Heart (movie)

Korea, Netflix

Set in the music industry featuring a talented singer and the pianist who falls in love with him (and his music), subtle and achingly adorable.

10. Oh! Boarding House

Korea, Viki

Spoiled rich kid in financial straights has to manage a boarding house full of quirky characters including: bratty cousin, wacko writer, adorable bestie with a crush, and the new hot jock (love interest). All in all, this show ended up being A LOT better than I expected. It was uneven in its attempt to reconcile early sitcom style with a serious love triangle and genuine romance but the quality of the performances and the kind and honest treatment of the characters make it definitely worth watching (you just need to get through the first few eps while it finds its legs). Full review here.

MORE FROM JAPAN

Restart After Come Back Home AKA Risutato wa tadaima no ato de - grey

There’s actually quite a bit of Japanese office set stuff, I just don’t like most of it.

Honorable Mention

Love is Science? - Taiwan, Viki

Mark and Ouwen have got to be one of my all time favorite side couples. LIS? is a noona romance with added mature het couple as well as these two, mostly interwoven. So that's a big buy in for just side BL, but this is Taiwan so everything is a touch quirky and the BL boys are beautiful, earnest, and high heat. They rep for one of Taiwan's favorite dynamics: the bisexual himbo + the confident gay, but these two are just LOVELY, plus tiny queer family!

Word of Honor - Chinese bromance Viki & YouTube

I don’t rec Chinese stuff often, because I believe in censoring the censors, but this show is one of my favorite of the post 2016 censored bromances. It’s two murderY assassins, and they are so effing gay for two boys who will never be allowed to kiss.

What Zabb Man! - Thailand, YouTube

WZM was better than we have any right to expect with decent pacing and a foodie theme threaded through the narrative as both love language and plot driver. Basically CEO falls in love with a street vendor’s food, recruits him to work in his hotel, falls in love with him, and that’s the beginning. Class struggles! Kitchen drama! Papaya pounding (not a euphemism)! Chef poaching (not literally)! Spicy scenes (yes literally)! It’s all so delicious. Full review here.

Some More - Korea, GaGa

One of my favorite of Korean queer house Strongberry’s shorts, one character is kinda in college (but it’s not important). It’s worth every second of your time.

Like this?

BL’s NOT set in High School or University

High Heat BLs list (mature content rather than mature characters)

11 BLs with the BEST Chemistry

from an ask from @stilessderek dated Aug 2022, not responsible for awesome maturity after that date. But you should leave a comment about it.

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gunsatthaphan · 2 years

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“will you be my boyfriend?”

#what zabb man #what zabb man ep8 #mayom x tengnueng #bankbonus #bonusbank #thai bl #bl drama #their story was better than in gen y and their story was also better than the main plot send tweet #kjhgkfd #they really redeemed themselves from gen y #im proud #starhunter

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blmpff · 2 months

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What Zabb Man (2022) 1x3

#THE lip bite of all time #i like his acting #cant wait for his performance in omg vampire #what zabb man #tengnueng #bonus tanadech #gifset #favorite scenes #episode 3 #blmpff

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sparklyeyedhimbo · 11 months

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Ohh just a little normal enemies to lovers show-

*spits out drink*

NOT NORMAL I REPEAT NOT NORMAL

#kali watches what zabb man #what zabb man

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dengswei · 2 years

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what zabb man! ep. 4 | secret crush on you ep. 9

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essentiallykpopandbl · 2 years

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I'm a little worried for the emotional Rollercoaster that is going to be some of the shows this weekend. I have a feeling my heart is going to hurt after watching all of this.

#rough weekend for bl #so much drama will be happening #i just want the best for everyone #and i doubt we get that #cutie pie #star in my mind #secret crush on you #scoy #plus and minus #what zabb man #kinnporsche #thai bl #taiwan bl #taiwanese bl

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gabrielokun · 4 months

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#What Zabb Man!#What Zabb Man #รักวุ่นวายน��ยรสแซ่บ #Gabriel makes stuff #Mayom #Bank Toranin #Teng Nueng #Bonus Tanadech #Mayom x Teng Nueng #MayomTeng #Thankhun #Jet Jetsadakorn #Thai BL #Thai series #Thai Drama #BL Drama #BL series

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dribs-and-drabbles · 2 years

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The series I'm currently watching in order of my current enjoyment:

Plus and Minus: + THEY ARE SO ADORABLE | - the episodes are less than 30 mins.

Star in my Mind: + JOONG, loving the pining, glad we can understand Khabkleun a bit more | - don't really like Typhoon, or that Phaphang is interested in Daonuea too.

Kinnporsche: + everything...apart from... | - the dub con (meh, I have a strong moral compass).

What Zabb Man: + Punn and Tian navigating their feelings for each other, dIrEcT cOmUniCaTiOn!!, Pirada | - Amy, and I'm not sure about the Teng/Mayom storyline.

Dear Doctor I'm Coming for Soul: + older characters, the blossoming relationship, Tuaphee in general | - Not enough of Prakan and Tuaphee together in ep 6, don't like the rivalry between doctors, Yacht's character isn't working for me.

Cupid's Last Wish: + Mix is acting his socks off 👏🏼 (and Jan) | - Win's anger towards Korn seems unnecessary, and they just don't TALK to each other.

(tied) Secret Crush on You: + Som, it's trying to subvert stereotypes/tropes | - just so cringy at times, don't like the implied bodysize-shaming, NOT ENOUGH DAISY AND TOUCH / Cutie Pie: + Syn and Neur, the visuals/colours, Yi and Diao told each other 'I love you' | - drama created by not talking to/asking each other about things, the lazy way they revealed the deed transfer.

#plus & minus #plus and minus #star in my mind #kinnporsche #what zabb man #dear doctor i'm coming for soul #cupid's last wish #gmmtv cupid's last wish #secret crush on you #cutie pie #cutie pie the series #this is mainly to see where they're at in my estimations now #and later on down the line after more episodes #to see if they go up or down the rankings #and also to show that for series I rant about #there's still great things about them #watch and rewatch drama list

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singto-prachaya · 2 years

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Time for a talk about my watchlist and what I think about the shows I am currently watching.

Dear Doctor, I’m Coming for Soul

I am so glad they toned down the music and the music choices. It makes it so much better. I really like this so far but I’m afraid of an unhappy ending.

Kinnporsche

I was so hyped for this show only for me to not feel it. It has to much comedy elements so far for me. I just want more action scenes. I’m not even like “I need to see this the day it comes out”. I can watch it days later and it’s fine with me.

Our Days

I already said before it’s a slow burn and it still is. I am getting frustrated with Soh tho. He needs to get it together.

Rak Diao

I am still in love with this show. Watching it fansubbed since One31 is really slow with subbing. I don’t mind if this show will end up having 20+ eps.

Secret Crush On You

Still not totally liking the main couple. But SkyJao ❤️❤️❤️ Iove them so much. I wish we got some more DaisyTouch. I really liked the moments of them together.

Star And Sky: Star In My Mind

I was a bit worried since New directed this. But I really like it so far. I also love Joong and Dunk’s chemistry. And I love Pawin’s character in here.

The Miracle Of Teddy Bear

Hand down the best BL airing right now. No if’s or but’s. It is. I love the social and political commentary in this BL so much. It’s ending this week and I really hope we get a good ending. I don’t wanna bawl my eyes out.

What Zabb Man

I’m enjoying this. And I could always use more BankBonus. Their chemistry is just fire! I could do without the annoying bitchy woman tho. Had enough of them.

#dear doctor i'm coming for soul #kinnporsche #our days #our days the series #rak diao #secret crush on you #star and sky: star in my mind #star in my mind #the miracle of teddy bear #what zabb man #thai bl #watchlist

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heretherebedork · 2 years

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Tell me about my future. This is your life line, this your heart line, and this is your relationship line. Your ex isn't your soulmate. See how it tears here? Hey, are you just making this up? No, I'm serious! This line tells me you have just met your soulmate. Who?

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bengiyo · 2 years

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BL Round-Up

This is the first time in a while that I’ve been watching less than 10 shows at once, so I figured I’d get some of my thoughts down.

Big Feelings

Where is the Sexual Tension?

I am in a weird funk with BL right now about how saccharine shows want to be. I feel an intense mismatch with how much exists within the drama and what feels like overly-modest portrayals of relationship dynamics. Maybe it’s just actor chemistry not lining up effectively with the shows, but I’ve been deeply bored with a lot of pairs active right now, and I wonder if it’s just because the gap between the good and the bad feels extreme for me right now. So, sincerely, where is the sexual tension in the dramas right now? Did KinnPorsche suck all of it out of the genre at once?

Running From Embarassment

This is a Japanese trope that I think I’m falling out of love with. Ever since @absolutebl conflated it with blushing maiden trope, I’ve not been able to unsee it. It feels like an easy way to bring a scene to an end and avoid a Now Kiss moment, but I kinda hate watching boys from each other if they feel a rise in romantic or sexual tension.

The Shows

Close Friend 2 - I am actually liking this show, even if I think it’s a bit slow. I know a lot of people were frustrated with SOTUS S and IPYTM, but I really like when we go past the high of getting together with someone and plunge into the not-so-pretty world of being with someone. I really like that Fluke and Ohm get to show a couple suffering inside the closet together. However, I think I’m learning that I’m not a KimCop fan. I’ve bounced off of almost every project they’ve been involved with, and I’m struggling here too. I like the story being told about their characters and their pairing, but I don’t think I’m really feeling them as a pair. To be clear, I think they’re doing an admirable job even if I’m not totally with them.

Dear Doctor, I’m Coming For Soul - This is another post-school show that I will always support in the hopes that the genre doesn’t get stuck only telling stories about teens and undergrads. However, Prakan’s god complex has been frustrating, and Metha’s misplaced jealousy is going to worsen care for patients. It’s bad enough that I’m questioning Nuch’s crush on Metha, because he is giving off such terrible vibes. I think Nathee falls for Kheeta a little quickly (in the sense that I didn’t feel his feelings shift on screen even if I understand where it may have occurred), but I’m invested in seeing their dynamic through. I’m enjoying the supernatural components, but I’m not entirely certain where this story is headed.

Still, I want to appload this show for delivering solid intimate chemistry with its couples, which I’ve been wanting a lot more of lately.

KinnPorsche - There’s a lot of feelings all over the tags about this show, but I am still liking it. I think the episodes can have some huge tonal swings sometimes (I felt that in episode 2 especially), but damn do I really love how earnest this show manages to be when deceit and manipulation are a big part of the storytelling. There are some banger posts folks have been writing about this, and I’m having fun seeing a lot of folks intensely engaged again. Feels like we haven’t had that since Not Me or Bad Buddy. Really enjoying the work on this show, and enjoying the way Be On Cloud has been doing BTS drops. I feel like this show has a lot of ground to cover in six episodes, but I’m really enjoying the cast and especially the way Mile and Apo are playing out this relationship. More than Dear Doctor, I’m enjoying believing that the characters want to bone.

La Cuisine - I like the friends and family of this show, but HOO BOY is this show SLOW. That being said, I like that this show called a gay bashing what it was, and I like seeing a famous actress express righteous rage at the way paparazzi violate the privacy of children. There are an alarming number of stories in recent years from SE Asia about reporters inflicinting injury on infants and toddlers to get to their parents. Ram and Lukchub are a bit weak for me, but this show has been an easy watch, so I’m not gonna be harsh. There are a lot of neat things in this show, especially seeing people suss out NamNing right away and bring the correct response. Half-joked to my bestie that she was gonna have a gun, and I am sad that I am correct.

Meow Ears Up! - I often struggle with shapeshifter stories for a lot of different reasons, but this show ended up being more fun (so far) than I expected. I struggle with Meow’s awareness of the world, because he seems overly sheltered sometimes and supremely aware other times. Evan and Faiyen are a lot easier to approach. I have enjoyed the GL in this show with Jin and Manni. However…where is the sexual tension in this show? It’s too sweet for me, I think.

Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice But To Kiss! - I am really loving this show. Japan is always good at taking a very narrow concept and getting a lot of character mileage out of it. I like Shinomiya being firm with Fukuhara and demanding they be clear about their intentions for each other, especially one that covered a lot of ground. I like Fukuhara starting to look at his life differently. I like the vibe of all of the other classmates. I liked the end of the episode, where once again Shinomiya keeps his worries private and only expresses joy and relief to see Fukuhara whole. We even got to see Shinomiya in an apron that looks so much like overalls that it sent me to the stratosphere. (Shoutout to @liyazaki for giffing that for me). I like this show a lot, and my biggest hope is that we understand why Shinomiya has liked Fukuhara since before the first episode. Also, why is there a GUN in the next episode. So many guns in BL right now!

My Secret Love - I am watching this to support Earth Teerapat, but I don’t know that I’m feeling it after the first episode? It took me three sittings to finish it. Maybe I’m nearing the end of my ability to watch all school BL, particularly enemies to lovers. I think the implication that there are multiple secret pairings is interesting, but eh? Otherwise, the show sincerely seems fine; I just think my tastes are shifting.

Plus & Minus - I love, love, love this show. I’m a sucker for long-term pining between best friends. I’m also a sucker for someone living a quiet life getting sucked up into a new romance with a far more outgoing partner. The bed scene of episode 8 is probably something I will talk about forever, and may devote a second post to. For now, let me say that I was so glad we got to see both Fu Li Gong and Zhang Ze Zhou awkwardly prepare for their first night in bed as a couple. I like that they were able to find comfort in each other, and I really like Ze Zhou being comfortable with Li Gong wanting to stop for the night. We rarely see that in BL, and I loved it. Also, the double date camping trip was incredibly endearing for both couples. I look forward to this and Mr. Unlucky very late on Thursday night to the point that it’s affected my watching of Critical Role.

Star in My Mind - I like that it felt like Kluen could lose Daoneua for not getting his shit together, but goddamn was this show painful for me. I don’t generally enjoy noncommunication as a story driver. I’m also not a fan of the way Kluen consistently kisses Daoneua unexpectedly or when he’s sleeping. This felt pretty familiar in terms of Thai BL, but I don’t think I’m going to reflect on this one fondly.

What Zabb Man - I feel like I wanted something from this show that it absolutely did not promise at all. In a lot of ways, I actually think this show is really delightful in that it takes a lot of the movements of college BL and applies them to people working in food service. You get a competition. You get pining and relationship drama. You get the sort of cute, patient first steps of first time dating. You get a really possessive seme. You even get the complexities of huge wealth gap in a relationship. I think this show is truly fine. I just think I was hoping for the BL answer to Waiting (2005), and was expecting there to be more heat to this show, particularly amongst the kitchen staff. I thought this show would go that route early, but things felt rather chaste in the finale.

I’m still hoping that someone will give us the dramatic and “why is everyone having sex with everyone?” show that we need.

Final Thoughts

I continue to enjoy BL, though I will say I’m glad I’m not watching close to 15 active show right now. I feel like I’m not enjoying the more soft and cute shows with minimal sexual tension in them at this point, especially when the leads and characters are adults; I can understand the restrictions placed on filming and displaying minors in other countries.

Honestly, I feel like I just want more of Kinou Nani Tabeta (aka What Did You Eat Yesterday?) and Papa & Daddy.

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