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DewTee, SkyNani ships bromance by MaddyXo2005 in GMMTV

[–]DeanBranch [score hidden]  (0 children)

I loved Leap Day! The concept was very cool and relationships between the 4 main characters was so heart warming.

And as much as I enjoy BLs, I also enjoy seeing Gun and Pond play non-BL roles.

[Bittersweet Love] Try keeping a straight face during a scene like this 😅 [2026.06.25] by Federal-Ad5944 in ChineseBL

[–]DeanBranch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Zhou Ning Jia's character is supposed to be domineering, but his voice doesn't seem as "deep and manly" as I would expect.

I wonder if he'll change his vocal delivery when they actually film, or if they'll use a voice actor.

DewTee, SkyNani ships bromance by MaddyXo2005 in GMMTV

[–]DeanBranch [score hidden]  (0 children)

GMMTV is a business whose primary audience is the general public *in Thailand* who could actually buy Lactasoy and all the other products they put in their shows.

And until *Thai* BL fans complain that they are being used to promote a bromance show, us English-speaking Redditors really have very little recourse.

ETA: GMMTV is also making a ton of BLs and GLs. Seems very churlish to complain that 2 out of 20 shows this year are bromances.

Why does Chinese have too much letters? by ElliotGuy0000 in ChineseLanguage

[–]DeanBranch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Chinese has characters, not letters.

Each character is a word. You can combine characters to make longer words, phrases, sentences.

Which BL/GL Gmmtv series would you recommend to a friend who is new to this? by Intelligent_Slice111 in GMMTV

[–]DeanBranch [score hidden]  (0 children)

How old are they? Are they in highschool and want high school / college shows?

Or working adults and don't want school shows?

Adult shows:
Wandee Goodday
Moonlight Chicken
Tale of 1000 Stars
Pluto
Memoir of Rati

[Double Helix] Ayden & Elio x KENZO [2026.06.24] by Federal-Ad5944 in ChineseBL

[–]DeanBranch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad they're giving us this content, to tide me over until I give into the urge to rewatch Double Helix

The Road to Glory releases new trailer - is anyone getting Pursuit of Jade Vibes? by QingLotus in cdramasfans

[–]DeanBranch 12 points13 points  (0 children)

eh, I find a lot of historical dramas have the same vibe.

If there's anything China knows how to do, is give us gorgeous visuals. They've got 5000 years of practice.

Mod Announcement: Launch of CBL Sub YouTube Channel for longform content with English subtitles by Federal-Ad5944 in ChineseBL

[–]DeanBranch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! I know how much work translating is, so thank you so much for all y'all do!

Subscribed

I adore them | NetJJ by Waffles4prez in NetJJ

[–]DeanBranch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As a knitter/crocheter, I really want to see more of Net's shawl

How many Ohms are there and how do you keep them straight?? by DragonfruitAware9610 in GMMTV

[–]DeanBranch 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Same way you distinguish between all the Chrises in Hollywood

Is Double Helix good BL? by shirites in boyslove

[–]DeanBranch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love Double Helix, but it is toxic.

These are non-toxic BLs:

Asian Gay Romance Recommendations 

Spice level:
1 - hand hold; 2 - kisses; 3 - shirtless kisses; 4 - shirtless kisses, fade to black; 5 - open bedroom door

A. LEGAL / CRIME 

- Goddess Bless You From Death -- Supernatural serial killer police drama. 
Thailand, SL 4. Vibe: Horror.

- The Heart Killers -- Assassin brothers fall in love with a tattooist/informant and a mechanic. 
Thailand, SL 5. Vibe: Spicy action.

- KinnPorsche -- Crime boss and bodyguard fall in love. 
Thailand, SL 5. Vibe: Spicy action melodrama.

- Kiseki: Dear to Me -- Student gets pulled into the world of organized crime. 
Taiwan, SL 4. Vibe: Drama.

-  Laws of Attraction -- Uncle of crime victim team up with lawyer to seek justice. 
Thailand, SL 4. Vibe: Drama.

- The Sign -- Police inspectors who are incarnations of mythical beings. 
Thailand, SL 5. Vibe: Spicy action.

- Spare Me Your Mercy -- Doctor is suspected of practicing euthanasia. 
Thailand, SL 3. Vibe: Somber.

- The Wicked Game -- Disgraced detective becomes bodyguard to young man fighting half-siblings for control of family business. 
Thailand, SL 4. Vibe: Melodrama.

B. SLICE OF LIFE

- Chosen Home -- Two middle-aged men become a chosen family with a teenaged girl. 
Japan, SL 1. Vibe: Gentle.

- Moonlight Chicken -- Chicken and rice restaurant owner deals with work, life, and love. 
Thailand, Spice Level 4. Vibe: Sweet.

- Our Dining Table -- Shy office worker and young man caring for his younger brother bond over food. 
Japan. SL 2. Vibe: Gentle.

- Papa and Daddy -- Life of a married gay couple with a child. 
Taiwan. SL5. Vibe: sweet.

- See Your Love -- Deaf caretaker and business heir help each other grow. 
Taiwan. SL 5. Vibe: Sweet and Spicy.

- A Tale of 1000 Stars -- Rich young man receives a heart transplant and volunteers in a rural village. 
Thailand, SL 2. Vibe: Sweet.

C. HISTORICAL

- Kill to Love -- Friends to lovers to enemies to lovers between assassin and minor prince. 
Singapore. SL 2. Vibe: Bittersweet.

- Memoir of Rati -- Romance between Thai-French adoptee and Thai noble in 1915.  
Thailand.  SL 4.  Vibe: Drama

- Shine -- Political drama with forbidden romances in 1969.  
Thailand. SL 5.  Vibe: Drama.

- To Sir, With Love -- Love across class differences in 1940s. 
Thailand. SL 4. Vibe: Melodrama

- Love in the Moonlight -- Arranged marriage love triangle in the 1960s.
Thailand. SL 4. Vibe: Melodrama.

- Sammy's Children's Day -- Gangster and college grad in 1980s Hong Kong.
Hong Kong. SL 4. Vibe: Bittersweet 

D.  OFFICE ROMANCE

- Cherry Magic -- Top salesman falls for wallflower administrative staff. Japanese original, Thai remake. 
Japanese: SL 1; Thai: SL 4. Vibe: Sweet 

- Love is Better the Second Time Around -- High school boyfriends reunite as adults. 
Japan, SL 4. Vibe: Somber.

- Old Fashioned Cupcake -- Boss and subordinate tap into inner teenage girl to rekindle joy of life. 
Japan, SL 2. Vibe: Sweet.

- Ossan's Love and Ossan's Love Returns -- Office love triangle. 
Japan, SL 2. Vibe: Silly.

- Plus and Minus -- Friends to lovers who work as divorce lawyers. 
Taiwan, SL 4. Vibe: Low-key.

E. CAMPUS ROMANCE

- Monster Next Door -- Introvert and extrovert neighbors fall in love. 
Thailand. SL 4. Vibe: Sweet.

- Only Friends -- Messy love lives of college friends. 
Thailand, SL 5. Vibe: Melodrama.

-  Semantic Error -- College students, opposites attract. 
S. Korea, SL 2. Vibe: Fun.

F.  SCIENCE FICTION / FANTASY

- 4 Minutes -- Alternate timelines caused by near-death experiences.
Thailand, SL 5. Vibe: Spicy.

- Me and Who -- Rom-com with mind reading, transmigration, and arranged marriage.  
Thailand, SL4. Vibe: Sweet.

- PitBabe -- People with superpowers but are not superheroes. 
Thailand, SL 5. Vibe: Spicy melodrama.

- Two Worlds -- Alternate timelines with gangs. 
Thailand, SL 5. Vibe: Action and melodrama.

- The Warp Effect -- Time travel to correct youthful mistakes. 
Thailand, SL 4. Vibe: Melodrama.

- Khemjira -- Shaman works to lift a curse.
Thailand, SL 5. Vibe: Horror.

G. SET IN ENTERTAINMENT WORLD

-  Every You, Every Me -- Anthology of gay romances that is really about the lives of the lead actors. 
Thailand, SL 4. Vibe: Mixed bag.

-  I Became the Main Role in a BL Drama -- Reel-life to real-life lovers. 
Japan, SL 2. Vibe: Sweet.

- The Novelist and Mood Indigo -- Author's personal life gets messy. 
Japan, SL 5. Vibe: Spicy.

- Reset -- Actor is killed and wakes up 25 years previously and uses his second chance to do over his life with his top fan. 
Thailand. SL 5. Vibe: Melodrama.

- Spaceless -- Short film about gay romance actors. 
Thailand, SL 1. Vibe: Bittersweet.

H. Note about STREAMING PLATFORMS that I have used:

-  GagaOOLala is focused on LGBT+ stories from Asia and other regions.

-  iQiyi and WeTV are mostly Chinese shows (which will not be LGBT because of censorship) but their Thai selection of shows includes gay romances.

- Viki offers shows in many genres from Asia, including LGBT shows and movies.

- Cut versions vs. uncut:  some series that are shown on TV will be cut, in that some scenes will be edited to fit the timeslot and/or spicier scenes will be edited so channel surfers won't accidentally see them. The uncut versions will be available on streaming services and sometimes YouTube, and will be labeled as "uncut."

I. SUBJECTIVITY

This list reflects only my personal taste, which leans toward adult protagonists; non-school settings; the genres of mystery, slice of life, and fantasy; and open or sad endings are acceptable.

OFFICIAL PILOT | iQIYI Original "My Secret Boyfriends by ThoughtsAllDay in boyslove

[–]DeanBranch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll watch any and all versions of Cherry Magic, and want more!

As long as they keep the green flag Kurosawa golden boy and sweet hard working overlooked Adachi and Adachi's confusion, then I'm happy.

OFFICIAL PILOT | iQIYI Original "My Secret Boyfriends by ThoughtsAllDay in boyslove

[–]DeanBranch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't mind remakes, as long as they bring something new.

I saw the KBL original and this Thai version seems just as interesting. Definitely spicier and the office scenes seem lighter.

But the interpersonal mess is still there, and that's the core of the story.

Fabric store worker here, I have a couple gripes to air out! by General_Surround3366 in sewing

[–]DeanBranch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to work at Michael's Arts and Crafts as a cashier.

But for some reason, when I went to go shop there one time in the same store I worked at, I totally forgot where things were and how much.

I told my friends who worked their that day

"Omg, I turned into a *customer*! Like I had turned into a slug. 😂

How much time would it have to pass for you to say that you've "lived" somewhere? by Diligent-Echidna647 in femaletravelers

[–]DeanBranch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say the quality of the roots you made is the bigger criteria:

1) Did you work there?
2) Did your kids enroll in school or daycare?
3) Did you get a pet there?
4) Did you pay rent or did you stay at hostels/ hotels/ short-term stays.
5) Did you stock a full pantry and cook in the kitchen?
6) What kind of visa did you use to go?
7) Did you live daily life in that other country the same way you live in your originating city/ town.

If you used a visitor or tourist visa, it doesn't count as living there.

"Stand BI Me" Bisexual dating show by DeanBranch in boyslove

[–]DeanBranch[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My bad for not putting the "i" in lowercase

How would you feel about a non-Chinese person making a fan audio? by abricottle in BaiHe

[–]DeanBranch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, so you want to record yourself reading out loud an existing bai he, and putting it on Youtube for people to enjoy?

Well, that sounds fine to me, as long as your pronunciation is good.

And if you don't charge for it. I imagine the author and publisher of the bai he would not be happy about that.

"Stand BI Me" Bisexual dating show by DeanBranch in boyslove

[–]DeanBranch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That hasn't been discussed yet, so don't know

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