THE WORLD OF BL

BL is a genre of fictional media originating in Japan that features homoerotic relationships between male characters. It is typically created by women for women and is distinct from homoerotic media marketed to gay men, but it does also attract a male audience and can be produced by male creators. It spans a wide range of media, including manga, anime, drama CDs, novels, video games, television series, films, and fan works. "Boys' love" and "BL" are the generic terms for this kind of media in Japan and much of Asia; though the terms are used by some fans and commentators in the West, BL remains more generally prevalent in English.





When I start watching BL, I was too stunned and amazed by this genre of shows. I want to share some of my favorite BL since 2019 ( the year I started BL.)



2019
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
· Drama: Until We Meet Again
· Country: Thailand
· Episodes: 17
· Aired: Nov 9, 2019 - Mar 1, 2020
· Aired On: Saturday
· Original Network: LINE TV
· Duration: 45 min.



Thirty years ago, Korn and Intouch were university students in Bangkok. Intouch entered Korn's life despite knowing that he was the son of one of the most influential people in Bangkok, the mafia. At first, Korn kept pushing Intouch away, but in the end, he couldn't resist the boy who was so full of life that he was the exact opposite and decided to let him into his heart. However, in a time when homosexuality was unacceptable and having parents that were against their relationship and each other, Korn and In's love was bound to be doomed. Midst the chaos, while Intouch kept on fighting for their future, Korn could not deal with all the suffering his lover was facing and decided to give up. That day, two sounds of a gunshot rang through the air. Their story ended with tragedy, but something had already tied itself between them, bounding them together even after they were dead. Years later, a freshly returned to Thailand, Pharm (19) who is a freshman at T- University has grown up always feeling like he is waiting for someone. Being riddled with sad dreams that always left him waking up with a wet face, fear of loud noises, and a birthmark on his temple, the boy has always felt like there is someone he is missing. Dean (21), the third-year swimming club president at T- University has also spent his life searching for someone whose face he can not remember. The red thread of fate that had tied them together in their past life once again pulls the two boys back to each other, tying them to each other and a past that might not be worth remembering, but unforgettable love. Because the red thread that binds the two hearts together will always lead one back to the other. Even though it might tangle or stretch, it will never break.



2020
2GETHER THE SERIES
· Drama: 2gether
· Country: Thailand
· Episodes: 13
· Aired: Feb 21, 2020 - May 15, 2020
· Aired On: Friday
· Original Network: GMM 25
· Duration: 50 min.



Tine is a very handsome student and cheerleader in college, while Sarawat is one of the campus’ most popular guys and is also in the soccer and music club. When Tine is chased by Green, who he does not reciprocate feelings for — he ends up begging Sarawat to fake a date with him to chase Green away. Somehow, just like the tale as old as time goes — pretend somehow starts to turn into reality. However, before a "happily ever after" there is the process of falling in love, and the slow realization that somehow they aren't pretending anymore. Somehow, they do not want to.



2021
A TAKE OF THOUSAND STARS
· Drama: A Tale of Thousand Stars
· Country: Thailand
· Episodes: 10
· Aired: Jan 29, 2021 - Apr 2, 2021
· Aired On: Friday
· Original Network: GMM 25
· Duration: 1 hr. 5 min.

After a volunteer teacher dies in a tragic accident, her heart is transplanted into Tian. He learns about his donor’s life through a series of diary entries that reveal her secrets and interests. Included is her promise to count a thousand stars with Chief Forest Officer Phupha. Tian decides to follow in her footsteps and fulfill her promise. Now a new volunteer teacher himself, Tian attempts to befriend Phupha, who initially gives him the cold shoulder. As the two slowly grow closer, Tian notices his new heartbeats quickly whenever he's near the officer. Much like the heart’s the previous owner, Tian cannot help but fall for Phupha. Treading on dangerous ground, can he still go through with the thousand-star promise?



2022
YOU'RE MY SKY
· Drama: You're My Sky
· Country: Thailand
· Episodes: 12
· Aired: Jan 8, 2022 - Mar 26, 2022
· Aired On: Saturday
· Original Network: GMM One
· Duration: 45 min.

Thorn is a first-year college student who loves playing basketball and dreams of becoming a high-level player. Although he is committed to success, he is reunited with Tupfah, an older former basketball player whom he used to know, and who has now put his own sporting ambitions on ice. Thorn feels attracted to Tupfah but is unsure about whether or not he should tell Tupfah about his feelings or not, worried that doing so might cause problems. But as they spend more time together, a bond of friendship develops as Thorn tries to convince the older student to return to the sport – but could this all end up turning into love? However, their hearts – and sporting hopes – are not the only ones on the line. Aii is hoping to win a scholarship to study abroad. To do so, he will need to secure high grades at college. But although he does want to gain a place at a Japanese university, his head is turned by a football player with dazzling good looks, threatening to divert his focus away from his school work. Meanwhile, two relay team track runners find themselves attracted to one another – even though one is dating the other’s sister!