be series by OnlyOneOf

Music has an extraordinary kind of magic. When the K-pop idol group OnlyOneOf (온리원오브) started their Underground Idol project in the summer of 2022, they created (what I believe to be) the first BL music video series be. The six-video series started with “begin” on 27 June 2022, with each subsequent video being released once a month, concluding with “beyOnd” on 4 January 2023.

“The Warp Effect” Series Review (Ep.3 to 12)

The Warp Effect was a surprise hit for me. It’s one of those series that, from beginning to end, has had me hooked.

“Pastsenger The Series” Series Review (Ep.3 to 12)

I have already shared my initial impressions of the Thai BL series “Pastsenger” in a previous review (available on our website), and if you haven’t read it yet, I encourage you to do so. Today, I delve deeper into the series, as Marc Pahun and Cooper Patpasit take us on an emotional ride, exploring the themes of time, love, and personal growth.

“The Day I Loved You” Series Review (Ep.3 to 8)

It came as a surprise to me how much I ended up enjoying The Day I Loved You, given that I didn’t know much about it before I started.

Weekly BL Updates

It’s a busy week ahead and, as always, we are here with the latest updates and exclusives from the BL world. It’s our job to keep you abreast with the newest happenings in the Boy’s Love diaspora and we aim to please. Join us as we talk about fresh arrivals as well as news reports relative to shows that are making waves across the globe!

Favourite BL Dramas in the First Quarter (Jan to Apr 2023)- Part II

The first quarter of 2023 was indeed interesting, atleast in terms of BL dramas. Seemingly, we had more qualitative content as against qualitative. Breaking through their repeative routine, the BL industry is now opening up to formulas that are new and inspiring. In today’s feature, our authors will be talking about the shows that left a deep impression on our psyche!

“Oh No, Here Comes Trouble” Series Review (Ep.1 to 12)

The adage ‘home is where the heart is’ isn’t just a proverb to turn to when emotionally lost, it’s about finding hope in something the heart understands when nothing else makes sense.

“Sparks Camp” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)

While looks can be discerning, reality shows aren’t exactly the best judge of character; especially dating shows that could be farce or scripted. Reality shows have always existed in the broader sense and these days they are being inculcated into the Boys’ Love diaspora. Makes us question the belief of “How a fictional genre could incorporate a dating show which is undeniably being marketed as realistic?”. We could keep arguing about the technicalities, but it doesn’t change the fact that BL sells and nestling these shows under the hugely popular genre helps in promotions and marketing. So, when the Korean launched their very own version of dating shows like “His Man” and “Merry Queer”, they were applauded for their efforts. The format was new, and the contestants were intriguing. They had a story to share, each of them. While “His Man” was intentionally gay oriented, “Merry Queer” was blissfully more aligned with the queer community because of its diversified selection of contestants. Both shows ended on a positive response; although “His Man” did court controversy later. Hong Kong’s “Boyscation” wasn’t much appreciated, but it did open the floodgates for future remakes.

“Destiny Seeker” Series Review (Ep.1 to 10)

The BL series Destiny Seeker takes viewers on a journey through the lives of Songkhram and Ai, two engineering students who, by chance, end up running Dormitory 2 and Dormitory 3, respectively. The backdrop for a story with charming sequences, shocking turns, and a quest for destiny is the long-standing rivalry between these two dorms. The rivalry-turned-love romance between Songkhram, played by the charismatic Earth Chitsanupong, and Ai, portrayed by the endearing Bank Nuttawat, is the core of the series. Songkhram has always been Dormitory 2’s bulwark of strength due to his extraordinary athletic prowess. His encounter with Ai, a rival who matches him in both charm and competitiveness, however, upends his entire universe. As the series investigates the strange transformation of passionate adversaries into lovers, viewers become engrossed and eager to learn the cause for this unexpected change of events.

Weekly BL Updates- Part II

It’s been a busy month with a sturdy onslaught of new BL announcements. They seem to be dropping left and right; as such, we are trying our level best to keep you abreast with the brand new happenings in the Boys’ Love industry. In today’s feature, we have some familiar and not-so familiar releases. Join us, as we dig deeper and get you the latest new reports!