My BL shows

TW: infidelity

An unusual show where the ML wakes up within a game and must complete certain missions in a given timeframe. Incredibly well-acted and well-produced.

A small town has an unusual number of deaths and the medical examiner starts investigating. MaxTul are the BL kings and I'm glad they left left us MoD as part of their legacy. Their skin ship is perfect.
TW: violence, drug abuse

Shin as the assertive one and Akira as the more reserved of the two - I found this dynamic funny, interesting and understandable. 

Perfect mafia story and the second couple is just as awesome as the first.
TW: age gap between the first MLs didn't bother me but may ick other people out

Complicated adult relationships, budding first love (second couple), superb acting.

This series is in my top 5. Guaranteed to be re-watched. Sequel to Utsukushii Kare (Seasons 1 and 2)

What happens when a mafia don's right-hand man wants to leave?
TW: violence

Currently watching

Childhood best friends to lovers trope that's incredibly well done

Interesting BL where the leads seem to need an interpreter. Their failure to communicate is astounding but you just keep rooting for them. NC scenes were hot.

School president and music club leader need to cooperate in order to prevent music club closure. Fluffy with superb OST that you’ll want to download.

Currently watching

Spin-off from Cutie Pie 

TW: violence

Twins White and Black have a psychic connection. When Black ends up in the hospital, White takes his place to find out who hurt him. Action, Thriller, Mystery

So, so cute!!

Currently on-hold

Currently on-hold

Angst galore from week to week. Lots of NC scenes.

High school best friends meet again in a work place setting. Really cute flashbacks and I loved their chemistry.

Forced proximity trope brings a perfect ending.

I looked forward to every episode (watched while on-air). My biggest complaint is that the last episode felt a bit rushed and Pete/Kenta or Pete/Way was underdeveloped.

Just saw the trailer for Pit Babe Season 2. 

Special episodes after Love Sick Seasons 1 and 2.

This is an incredible BL, full of details and "clues" about the MLs' growing closeness, from the posters and artwork on the walls and the color schemes of clothing, lighting, etc. You can search for the Reddit on-air discussions for additional details, which was esp. useful for me on culture/language insights. SWM was adapted from book 1 of the novel "Are You Addicted?" by Chai Ji Dan, who was the screenwriter for this drama. Sadly, we're not getting the promised Season 2.

So, Jung Ki Sub generally goes with the flow and says yes to anyone who asks him out, asks for his number. But, it seems like for the first time, there's something he himself wants - he want to go out with Jin Woo, but he wants Jin Woo to ask him out because he knows Jin Woo likes him. But Jin Woo is so resistant to this whole idea because he thinks of Ki Sub as a player. Oh, what a chaotic mess.

Gender bender

A student-teacher romance with an age gap of about 5-6 years. I thought Sahara was smart to step back until Toki graduated before pursuing the romantic side of their relationship.

Hardly anyone talks about it, but I think it's an underrated show. 

Opposites attract in a university setting.

TW: Childhood trauma from their time together, separation and a reunion. Love and healing that the two of them could find only in each other.

College RomCom. Ignore the "stalker" description in the synopsis. Toh is just over-the-top crushing on Nuea and may have hoarding tendencies. What I loved about this series: the tight friendship of Toh, Jao, Daisy and Som; and the representation: ML/ML, FL/ML, FL/FL couples. Intentionally campy so be prepared for second-hand cringe. Great NC scenes. Good rep of safe sex and consent.

So, so cute about two college roommates: a spirit medium and his human talisman.

Thoroughly enjoyable, loved their chemistry.

I'm one of the few that loved this show. Best friends to more?

Cuteness overload. I couldn't stop smiling.

Office setting; a bit of an HR nightmare.

Sequel to 2gether 

Currently watching

Takara is the cool, popular guy and Amagi is the cute, quiet kid who somehow catches Takara's eye. This is one of the cutest dramas, and I loved Katori 's role as their "relationship interpreter."

TW: Childhood trauma, DubCon

We deserve a Season 2.

This was interesting to me from the start. And I really liked how it ended.

TW: incurable illness

I wish we had more episodes to clarify their past.

One of the best BLs of 2023. The leads had great chemistry. There were no many wonderful details that you may only notice on a rewatch, like color schemes and patterns. The camera work may seen up close and even shaky at times, but they really wanted to bring us into the show. At times, I felt like I was intruding into the character's personal space.

TW: Trauma, depression

Currently on-hold

This could have been another HR nightmare but it was so well done.

Lots of action scenes and mystery. Very intriguing, esp. the fantasy elements. I almost rated this a 10/10 but the last episode felt a bit rushed.

A classic. Although this was a Censored Adaptation Of Same-sex Original Work, they had done a fabulous job letting us know how much the MLs cared for and loved each other. I loved the drunk Lan Zhan scene where he gives chickens to Wei Ying, a common Chinese betrothal ritual. Exceptional chemistry between the leads.

Angsty 

Childhood friends to lovers, the slowest of slow burns. Neighborhood setting.

Best friends reuniting after 10 years.

A one-night stand between best friends leads to conflict between them.

You don't need to watch Bad Romance The Series to watch this sequel.
TW: infidelity

An ER doctor experiences a time loop when he fails to save one specific patient. Thriller, Romance, Fantasy.

Side story of 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii.

TW: BDSM

Excellent chemistry between the leads, found family, forbidden love. Steamy NC scene.

TW: Suicide

Currently on-hold

High school and college story of awkward Hira and popular Kiyoi. In my top 5.
aka  My Beautiful Man 1. 

Hira attends college and Kiyoi becomes a popular actor. In my top 5.
aka My Beautiful Man 2. 

Side story to Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! 

Ends up being a very slow burn; they don't get together until very late in the series, but the NC scenes are something else.

Currently watching

Currently watching

Watch the Special Edition instead since it has additional scenes.

A quick watch. Lots of flashbacks to clue us in to their backstory. Satisfying HEA.

High school romance where one is super rich and the other is a classmate hired as his bodyguard.