"I know you like big-breasted women, but I've got something big too."
Hailed as the first-ever BL drama in Hong Kong history, "Ossan's Love" has become the talk of the town. The character KK, played by Kenny Wong, completely subverts his past image as a middle-aged hunk, while the heart-fluttering moments between Anson Lo (as Muk) and Edan (as Tin) have become screenshots shared endlessly by fans. This time, our editors bring you 5 must-watch BL dramas from around the world, so you can fully embrace those fujoshi—or even fudanshi—vibes.
Ossan's Love | Japan/Hong Kong
The ViuTV drama "Ossan's Love," an officially licensed adaptation of the Japanese series, has been warmly received and widely acclaimed by Hong Kong audiences. Starring Kenny Wong (as KK), Edan Lui of Mirror (as Tin), and Anson Lo of Mirror (as Muk), the show has families gathered around the screen. The first-person perspective scenes featuring Muk and Tin have even become a cause for marital discord for many men.
Addicted | China
Don't think there are no good BL dramas from China. Apart from "Eternal Summer" (2006), the 2016 series "Addicted" is a Chinese BL web drama focusing on high school gay romance, adapted from the web novel "Are You Addicted?" by Zhu Wenjiao (pen name Chai Jidan). It once garnered over 100 million views and frequently trended on social media; however, it was subsequently taken down across China. The leads include Johnny Huang (as Gu Hai) and Xu Weizhou (as Bai Luoyin).
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! | Japan
"Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!" is based on a Japanese BL romantic comedy manga by Yuu Toyota. The story follows the protagonist, Kiyoshi Adachi (played by Eiji Akaso), who is still a virgin at 30 and has had no sexual experience. He discovers he can read people's minds, becoming a "wizard." Through this, Adachi accidentally finds out that his perfect, handsome colleague, Yuichi Kurosawa (played by Keita Machida), is secretly in love with him.
2gether: The Series | Thailand
This series, broadcast by GMM 25 and LINE TV in Thailand in 2020, is adapted from JittiRain's novel of the same name. Starring Bright Vachirawit and Win Metawin, the plot involves Tine (Win) being pursued by Green (Korawit Boonsri) upon entering university. To avoid Green, Tine convinces Sarawat (Bright) to pretend to be his boyfriend, only for the fake relationship to become real. The first episode alone hit over 7 million views on YouTube, and the OST sung by Bright has exceeded 16 million hits.
Blue Gate Crossing (Movie) | Taiwan
Taiwan has consistently produced famous BL-themed films and dramas, including "Your Name Engraved Herein," "女朋友、男朋友" (GF*BF), and "Dear Ex." But when it comes to classics, "Blue Gate Crossing" stands out. Directed by Yee Chin-yen in 2002, the film was showcased at the "Directors' Fortnight" at the Cannes Film Festival and nominated for Best Asian Film at the 23rd Hong Kong Film Awards. With a domestic box office exceeding 5 million NTD, it was a rare success for Taiwanese cinema in the 2000s.
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Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
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FAQ
Are there any local Hong Kong BL drama recommendations?
Yes, ViuTV's "Ossan's Love" is known as the first BL drama in Hong Kong history. It is an official licensed adaptation starring Kenny Wong and Mirror members Edan Lui and Anson Lo, and was very popular among Hong Kong viewers upon release.
Which Japanese BL dramas are worth watching?
"Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!" is based on Yuu Toyota's manga. It tells the story of protagonist Kiyoshi Adachi, who gains mind-reading powers at 30 and accidentally discovers his colleague Yuichi Kurosawa is secretly in love with him. It is a delightful BL romantic comedy.
Which Thai BL drama is the most popular?
"2gether: The Series," starring Bright and Win, is adapted from JittiRain's work. The first episode alone surpassed 7 million views on YouTube, and the OST sung by Bright has received over 16 million hits.
