The friendships in the BL world are as varied as the diverse stories. Some of them are memorable because they form the backbone of the support system needed by the main couple to come to terms with their feelings or simply seek comfort. More so, when they are struggling with their sexuality and may not have parental adherence. In today’s feature, our authors will be sharing their favorites- friends who carry you forward through time and tide!
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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.
Top Ten Korean BLs (2020-2022 Edition)
Creating a top favorites list has always been hard for me. How I feel about a drama depends mainly on my mood when watching. So, I generally hesitate to number my lists. Therefore, to put together my top ten favorite Korean BLs from 2020-2022, I revisited my Twitter posts, taking note of the ones that left me reeling enough to spill my feelings into the Twitterverse. Considering the amount of BLs South Korea released over the last few years, narrowing them down was no easy task, but certainly a lot of fun to revisit.
Favorite BL Quote/Dialogue
“Emotions can be sparked with few words. That`s the power of dialogue.” – Sol Stein
My TOP 5 Korean BL series
South Korea is relatively new to the BL scene compared to others. While Japan remains number one in manga/anime production, others have started to catch up. South Korea has released so many manhwas – the Korean term for graphic novels – over the past couple of years that even I am having trouble following them all, and I’m a massive consumer of yaoi. Yet, even with such a large production of yaoi manhwa and novels, I confess I did not expect South Korea to join the BL series bandwagon so soon. After all, South Korea is still very conservative. Then again, society in general is still quite conservative, isn’t it?
Favorite BL Tropes- Part III
Popular BL culture, like most other genres, closely follows the same set of tropes that, though repetitive, are indeed endearing.
Favorite BL Characters You Relate To- Part III
How often have you compared your own life experiences with the travesties encountered by your favorite characters?
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Favorite BL OST- Part II
“Music touches us emotionally, where words alone can’t.” ― Johnny Depp
Favorite BL OST
Music is a powerful thing. Many of us have entire playlists that carry us through different moments in our lives. From heartbreak and grief to romance and joy, music has an incredible way of adding intensity to everyday life.
Favorite BL Scenes-Part III
Each of our favorite dramas or movies has a cluster of special moments; iconic scenes that enrapture our attention with their detailed execution.