With quite a few on-air dramas ending this week (Chains of Heart and Bed Friend), the week trudged on. Check out the handful announcements we had last week!
Tag Archives: Chinese BL
Weekly BL Updates
We are here with the recent updates in the BL industry- more announcements, exciting exclusives!
Justice in the Dark- A Homoerotic Awakening
Trust Youku to drop a bombshell in the middle of the Valentine’s month and leave avid fans bewildered!
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Everything You Need to Know About “Immortality” Star Chen Fei Yu’s Scandal
Chen Fei Yu (English name: Arthur) is a Chinese American actor, singer and assistant director. He is the son of popular director Chen Kaige and actress Chen Hong. Chen Fei Yu has starred in several Chinese Dramas and Movies, he is most well-known for his role as Li Xun in Lighter and Princess. His upcoming series “Immortality’ is one of the most anticipated bromance dramas of 2023. Aside from his work in television, Chen Fei Yu is also known as a “traffic idol”, a term coined in China used to describe fresh faced male/female celebrities who often front campaigns for beauty brands. He is the current brand ambassador for Dior in China.
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Happy Blogiversary-Two Years of Bliss
2 years of blogging essentially taught me one thing-
“BLOGGING IS HEALING”
Best Friendships in the BL World- Part III
Friendships in the BL/GL world are mostly described by the warm, fuzzy feelings that we relate to when the main leads have supportive friends. People who stand by them through thick and thin, to tide them over. Although this relationship is underrated, often it’s the “Friend’s Gang” that drive the narrative forward. They are straightforward, offer undulating advice and variable perspectives. In today’s feature, we will be exploring such intriguing friendships, the ones that spoke to us in their own unique ways!
Best Friendships in the BL World
Although most BL dramas focus on romance between the BL/GL couples, another element that plays an important role in the storyline is- Friendship. Confused teenagers often seek advice from their friends that encourage and support them. Being a member of the LGBTQ community is difficult, so friends become a big part of the support system that drives them forward. In today’s feature, we will be talking about such varied friendships that offer comfort and solace when the need arises.
Favorite Gay Couple in Non- BL Queer Media- Part II
Mainstream media in the western nations is notoriously evasive of queer content. And yet there are some who are braving the storm to portray LGBTQ inclusive characters while depicting their stories wholeheartedly. “MM Romance” books might be tremendously popular, but they are still far off from the kind of influence that Asian BLs enjoy. In today’s feature, our authors would be sharing their opinions about the few legendary couples who were gutsy in their portrayal of queer love!
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BL Anime – List of 25 Best Yaoi anime series and movies | Recommendations
As far as I recall, BL anime has always existed since the early 90s. Before BL dramas and movies became mainstream, BL animated series were essentially frontier films portraying male romance even though they were taboo in society.
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Favorite Setting/Location- Part III
Mesmerizing is the word that comes to my mind when I recall some of my favorite BL dramas. It has got nothing to do with the storytelling or execution and everything to do with the “Setting/Location”. A drama’s success cannot be solely ascribed to its cast or interesting storyline. The overall look depends on the adjoining location that adds the requisite oomph factor needed to drive the narrative forward. Join us as we talk about our favorite locales in the BL dreamland!