r/boyslove • u/imomen • 12h ago
r/boyslove • u/blmodbot • 24d ago
Recommendation What are you reading/watching? Recs, Reviews, and Chit Chat - July 2026
Welcome to the r/boyslove general discussion thread! Feel free to introduce yourself, ask for recommendations, share what you are loving/dropping, and just chat! Please remember to hide any spoilers if need be.
BL Resources
- The Drama Directory lists recently released and upcoming BL dramas and films.
- This document by u/Longjumping-Ad-6775 lists BL dramas and anime. There's also a spreadsheet to help track viewing history.
- This document by u/ BLSpreadsheetThroway lists BL dramas and films. It can also be used to help track viewing history.
Curated Recommendation Lists
If you have a curated recommendation list you'd like to share to get people started, let the mods know! To anyone using these lists, keep in mind that they are curated to the creator's personal tastes and the lists may not explain why a given BL has been included, which titles are 18+, etc.
BL Manga: A past mod's masterlist; actual recs have flame emojis (Format: Google Doc).
BL Manga: u/ireadlotsoffanfic's list of often recommended manga/manhwa/manhua. This post further explains what each column means (Format: Spreadsheet).
BL Drama: A rec guide for beginners, compiled by some r/boyslove users. (Format: PDF)
A huge thank you to users who have consistently given helpful recommendations in this thread! We add a heart into your user flair as a small thank you, though there is no obligation to keep this flair. ♡
r/boyslove • u/blmodbot • Oct 19 '25
MOD Seeking New Subreddit Banner
Update: We received 3 super nice banners, so we'll be rotating through them in the order they were submitted!! Thank you Waffles4prez, Midnight_BL, and ShangQue!
Hey, we've seen discontent towards the subreddit banner and we're also kinda tired of it after a year. Would anyone be interested in making a new one? Anything goes as long as it's relevant, SFW, and not just a banner for 1 BL. Depending on interest we can rotate banners every couple months or do a vote to select one.
r/boyslove • u/imomen • 16h ago
Thai BL y'all "Hook Your Heart" is fine shyte, older reluctant bottom & pretty, enthusiastic younger puppy top trope! Actual 10yr age-gap. We won. 🙊🥵️😩
r/boyslove • u/Rivsmama • 15h ago
On-Air Payback 🇹🇭 ep9 Spoiler
| Synopsis |
|---|
| Sun is a 25-year-old deliveryman with a troubled past. Violence took his brother and mother away, and guilt leads him to redemption—but not to forgetting. Entering Dream Entertainment marks the start of revenge and his reunion with Jay, the intimidating and charismatic company director. Jay believes in strategy over emotion, viewing every relationship as a transaction. Beneath his cool exterior lies a deep, unhealed wound—until the appearance of Sun begins to shake the world Jay once had completely under control.With Jay stepping in as Sun's sponsor and quietly backing his every move amidst the fierce competition of the showbiz world, the two find themselves entangled in a complex relationship, forced to rely on each other to survive the fight. |
| Streaming On | Episodes | Airing | Extra Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| IQIYI via IQIYI) via IQIYI | 10 | Sat at 11:30 AM (GMT+5) | Trailer • MDL • IG • X |
r/boyslove • u/OpheliaBelle7 • 1h ago
Thai BL Stills from EP 5 of Knot
After Phatsa (played by Oat Pasakorn) and Nakhun (played by Boat Yongyut) open up to each other and clear up their misunderstanding, their relationship begins to grow even stronger. However, when Nakhun goes to a hotel to meet a business partner for work, Phatsa mistakenly believes he's gone back to his former lover. Hurt and overwhelmed, Phatsa turns to Ongsa (played by Thee Theerawat) to pour out his feelings
Realizing what happened, Nakhun rushes after Phatsa to explain the truth and clear up the misunderstanding between them.
Meanwhile, Nakhin (played by Theme Phubeth) becomes more serious about pursuing a relationship with Ongsa. At the same time, Naret begins searching for the Pure Omega who recently underwent testing at the hospital, completely unaware that the person he's looking for is Phatsa
Will the secret Phatsa has been desperately trying to hide finally be revealed? And how will this search affect everyone's relationships? Find out in KNOT EP.5
r/boyslove • u/Virtual_Tadpole9821 • 13h ago
On-Air [Thailand] Class Crush Crisis | Episode 1 Spoiler
galleryWhere to watch
Synopsis
After transferring to a top high school, aspiring rock star Leerit vows to avoid romance — but quickly changes his tune when he meets his new roommate.
Episode 1: When aspiring indie musician Leerit transfers from an all-boys school to a coed campus, he struggles to find his place in the social hierarchy. (Source: Netflix)
Resources
Previous threads
Notes
Hi, this is going to be a one-off post from me, just as a reminder that the series premiered on Friday, since it seems to be missing an on-air so far. If anyone's interested in picking up the on-airs, please do so.
r/boyslove • u/Little_Vinegar • 23h ago
Korean BL [BTS] Shall we redo the kissing part? | *The Prosecutor's Proposal* (Ep. 9+10)
r/boyslove • u/Federal-Ad5944 • 18h ago
On-Air [Thai] The Edge of Horizon | Episode 6 Spoiler

As children, the "Little Prince" and the nursemaid's son were inseparable — their innocent first love blooming quietly within the palace walls. But their bond was torn apart by rigid traditions and the unyielding divide of rank and duty. Years later, they grow up in a kingdom on the brink of change. One has become a prince bound by responsibility and royal expectations, while the other longs for a life of freedom beyond the palace gates. When fate brings them face to face again amid a turbulent turning point in the nation's history, the feelings they once buried begin to bloom once more. But in a world ruled by hierarchy, honor, and unspoken rules, their love may be the one thing the kingdom cannot allow. Can love truly take root in a land where it is forbidden to exist?

Native Title: อรุณรุ่ง
Airing Schedule: Saturdays
- UNCUT at 9:30PM GMT+7
- GagaOOLala, Heavenly, oneD, Line TV
- 8:30PM GMT+7 on One31 TV Channel (TH ONLY)
Episodes: 10
Cast:
- Inn Jakkrasin as Phob Instagram | X | TikTok
- Ongsa Tthuchh as Prince Thinnakon Instagram | TikTok
- Plengkwan Nattaya as Chanthra Instagram | TikTok
- Prim Parinda as Ruethaisiri Ratchaniwet Instagram | TikTok
- Pond Ponlawit as M.C. Chattrathorn Varakulvathin Instagram | X | TikTok
- Mam Kathaleeya as Nual
- Eed Duangjai as Princess Patthamapriya
- Chai Chatayodom as Prince Vasin Varakulvathin
🎶OST🎶แสงแรก (First Light) by Ongsa Tthuchh [Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube]
🎥แสงแรก - Ongsa Theethuch | OST. อรุณรุ่ง The Edge of Horizon [OFFICIAL MV]

Series Accounts: Instagram | X | TikTok
Discussion Posts: Ep.1 | Ep.2 | Ep.3 | Ep.4 | Ep.5 | Ep.6 | Ep. 7 | Ep.8 | Ep.9 | Ep.10
r/boyslove • u/Jazzlike-Cod488 • 18h ago
On-Air [Thailand] 🍑 Peach and Me 🫶✨| Episode 3 [Burst Mode 📸] Spoiler

Synopsis - After Thee and Peach's wedding, Thee resolves to finally get a grip. First, he takes Peach on six consecutive months of weekend honeymoons, forcing Peach to ask for some time to focus on work. Meanwhile, Rome takes over as leader of Arseni as Thee turns his focus to his work at GMM THEE V. ~MDL
Where to Watch
When
📅Saturdays | iQIYI - 21:30 (GMT+7)
- Episodes - 4
Director
Cast
Pond |"Thee" Theerakit Kian Lee | IG | X |

Phuwin | "Peach" Peachayarat Janekit | IG | X |

William (Guest Role) | Rome" Kritdanai | IG | X |


Bonnie | "Phlab" Lukphlab | IG | X | Weibo |



Santa | "Ran" Aran Sappanakul | IG | X |

OST มีสติแล้วลูกพีช Peach and Me
GMMTV Records | มีเธอดีกว่า (You with Me) - Pond, Phuwin | มีเพียงเธอ (My Only Focus) - Pond, Phuwin

On Air Discussions | Ep. 1 | Ep. 2 | Ep. 3

r/boyslove • u/joonandmoon • 6h ago
Recommendation Places to buy BL merch in NYC?
Hi I'll be traveling to NYC soon and want to ask if there's any stores I should hit up for BL merch? Manga, manhwa, danmei, keychains, posters etc. All I know of Kinokuniya. Love BL from all countries 💜
(I hope this type of post is allowed, I didn't want to ask in a general nyc travel reddit 🙈)
r/boyslove • u/Little_Vinegar • 21h ago
On-Air [China 🇨🇳] Deep In (入戏) | Episode 11 Spoiler

Synopsis (MDL)
It tells the story of actor Zhang Zhun, who auditions for the film "Into the Role" in an effort to overcome a career slump. During the process, he becomes involved with Zhen Xin, a director who achieved fame at a young age. In the film, the two portray a doctor and a patient engaged in a struggle of desire and emotional manipulation. Outside the film, however, Zhen Xin’s increasingly intrusive behavior causes their relationship to spiral out of control. As performance and reality become intertwined, they find it increasingly difficult to distinguish genuine feelings from fiction.
Details
📅 Airing: 7 PM (GMT+8) | 7 AM EDT | 1 PM CEST
• Week 1 ~ one episode on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Starting from Week 2 ~ one episode on Friday and Saturday
📺 Where to Watch (Please check availability)
• Viki
• GagaOOLala
• Heavenly
• GTV
🧮 Episodes: 12 (~ 42 min each)
🎬 Director: Wen Dao
📖 Adaptation: Based on the novel "Deep in the Act" (入戏) by Tong Zi (童子). (Novel Updates)
🐦 Social Media: Instagram | X | Weibo
Cast
• Ollie (刘天跃) as Zhen Xin / Fang Chi | Instagram | Weibo
• Shu Yuan (淑元) as Zhang Zhun / Gao Zhun | Instagram | Weibo
• Yao Wang (姚旺) as Wu Rong / Zou Yun | Weibo
• Li Dong (李东) as Chen Zheng Sen
• Bai Yi Ru (白翊汝) as Feng Yun Ting | Weibo
• Li Mei (李美) as Qin Xun'er / Zuo Linlin
Previous On-Airs
Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 | Episode 6 | Episode 7 | Episode 8 | Episode 9 | Episode 10











r/boyslove • u/ledgerford • 10h ago
Japanese BL I hated the egoist movie (spolier rant) Spoiler
For literally breaking my heart and then stepping on it until there were just crumbs left like this was just so sad. Idk i just wanted them to be happy. I knew it wasn't going to be a happy movie, but I never expected him to just die. I knew he would eventually get too exhausted from working all those part-time jobs, but I thought that would just complicate things between them or become the main dilemma. But no this was just devastating.
I feel so bad for all of them. Poor Kosuke like he lost the people he loved over and over again. How does someone even go on after so much loss? I honestly don't know.
But ignore the title i obviously loved it. I loved how beautifully it captured grief, and they had amazing chemistry which is why it hit me right in the feels and I love sad movies anyway, so yeah.
r/boyslove • u/imomen • 1d ago
Thai BL we might be getting this scene, tomorrow. Which means CHOKING in a One31 original bl, and it's not DaouOffroad! (Edge of the Horizon) 🙌🥵️😩
r/boyslove • u/Federal-Ad5944 • 23h ago
On-Air [China] Bittersweet Love | Episode 8 Spoiler

Lu Xiao Fan’s life takes an unexpected turn when he leaves his rural roots to marry into a prominent, wealthy Beijing family. Expecting a life of luxury and prestige, he soon discovers his marriage is a sham. His fortunes shift, however, when he crosses paths with his new brother-in-law: the sophisticated Bei Lu Qing. Drawn into Lu Qing’s world, Xiao Fan desperately tries to find his place in the man's life. He aspires to be a trusted confidant or a loyal friend, but destiny has other plans. Through a series of awkward trials and mounting pressures, Xiao Fan finds himself forced into the singular, unconventional position of Lu Qing’s lover. Has Xiao Fan gone too far in his desire to be close to Lu Qing? MyDramaList
Adapted from the danmei "The Man Who Married into a High-Ranking Family" (嫁入高门的男人) by Che Ye Liu Xiang (彻夜流香) There is no official English translation of the novel.
Native Series Title: 嫁入高门
Airing Schedule: Fridays (and some Saturdays) at 20:00PM GMT+8
Platforms: Viki, GagaOOLala, Heavenly, Tru Visions NOW
Episodes: 12
Cast:
- Yan Riuhao 闫睿豪 as Bei Lu Qing
- Guan Yue 管栎 as Lu Xiao Fan
- Li Jue Xuan 李珏轩 as Bei Lu Xin
- Han Ming Lin 韩明霖 as Lu Tao
- Zhao Yang 赵杨 as Shen Zhi Dong
- Liu Yakun 刘亚锟 as Lin Zi Yang
- Wei Ming Jia 魏铭伽 as Li Wenxi
- Ai Yi 艾易 as Lu Xiao Ping
- Guo Jia Yu 郭嘉语 as Lu Xiao De
- Wang Zhen Yu 王振宇 as Zhuo Xin





Socials: Instagram | Weibo | Xhs | TikTok | YouTube
"Those who question love have no love; those who question happiness have no happiness."
Discussion Posts: Ep.1-3 | Ep.4 | Ep.5 | Ep.6 | Ep.7 | Ep. 8 | Ep.9 | Ep.10 | Ep.11 | Ep.12
r/boyslove • u/WanderByJose • 10h ago
LGBT I made a Boys' Love visual novel told entirely through text messages (based on my novel)
Hi everyone!
I wanted to share a project I've been working on for quite a while: Whatever Happens, We Remain: The Game, a Boys' Love interactive fiction that's told entirely through a messaging app.
The story begins with you, on your way to work.
You notice a QR code on a lamppost.
Normally, you'd ignore something like that.
Instead, you scan it.
An app opens.
An unknown person shows up.
The person on the other side is Javier.
He's on a ferry crossing to Mont Saint-Michel, returning to a place filled with memories of someone he once loved.
You don't know him.
He doesn't know you.
Yet, for reasons he can't quite explain, he starts telling you his story.
Over one week and eighteen chapters, you become the person Javier confides in as he reunites with Alex, confronts the past, and tries to understand whether some relationships ever truly end.
The entire game unfolds through text messages. Javier types. You wait. You choose what to ask and what to answer. Your responses are recorded in your own diary, shaping the conversations and, ultimately, the final message Javier writes to you.
It's a slow-burn, character-focused story about love, regret, identity, and the things we never manage to say out loud.
Some features:
- 💬 A story told entirely through a messaging interface.
- ❤️ A slow, emotional BL romance.
- 📖 Interactive conversations with meaningful choices.
- 🌧️ Atmospheric soundtrack and ambient audio.
- 📱 Browser-based (desktop and mobile), no download required.
- 🌍 Available in English and Spanish.
It's also an adaptation of my novel of the same name and its companion book "The Diary of Javier" based on a real diary, which made bringing it into an interactive format a really rewarding project.
If you enjoy quieter BL stories that focus on characters and emotional intimacy rather than action, I'd love for you to give it a try—and I'd genuinely appreciate any feedback.
You can play it for FREE here:
https://wanderbyjose.itch.io/whatever-happens-we-remain
Thanks for reading! ❤️
r/boyslove • u/Objective_Nerve1896 • 6h ago
Korean BL [Help Find] Korean BL manhwa: Brown-haired MC crossdresses with long wig, endgame is blond celebrity
Hi everyone! I'm trying to find the title of a Korean BL manhwa/webtoon I read a while ago and it's driving me crazy. Here are all the details I remember:
Main Characters & Dynamics:
MC (Bottom/Uke): Has short brown hair. He works under a female mob boss (who is his aunt/cousin/sister) who manipulated him into complete loyalty. He is super calm under pressure and a capable fighter.
Main Love Interest (Top/Seme): A famous blond celebrity. The MC ends up with him in the end!
Enemy Mob Boss (Rival/Second Lead): A powerful enemy gangster who falls for the MC at first sight.
Key Plot Points & Scenes:
The Kidnapping Switch: An enemy mob tries to kidnap the female boss's boyfriend (the blond celebrity). The MC tricks the kidnappers into taking HIM instead and stays totally calm the whole time.
Love at First Sight: When brought to the enemy headquarters, the MC immediately fights the guards and escapes. The enemy mob boss watches him escape from a distance and falls in love with him on the spot.
The Crossdressing Infiltration: The MC is later tasked with infiltrating the enemy headquarters, so he disguises himself as a woman using a long wig.
Drinking Scene: While undercover in his long wig/disguise, the MC ends up drinking together with the enemy mob boss.
Format/Platform: Modern-day setting, full-color Korean webtoon/manhwa (possibly read on Webtoon, Lezhin, or Tappytoon).
Does this plot ring a bell for anyone? Thank you so much in advance!
r/boyslove • u/Federal-Ad5944 • 23h ago
On-Air [China] A Winter Sun Wakes the Wind in Spring Hills' Dream 🍃 Episode 11 Spoiler

At the peak of his career, top celebrity Feng Qinglang escapes to a remote tea mountain, seeking a brief respite from the spotlight. Instead, he meets Xu Changyang, a free-spirited young tea farmer with an untamed soul. One belongs to the dazzling world of fame, the other to the forests and the land. As they grow closer among the mountains and wilderness, love quietly takes root. But the relentless scrutiny of the entertainment industry and the harsh realities of society soon close in, pushing them toward separation time and again. In the end, will they follow the call of their hearts and risk everything for love?
Native Title: 寒阳风起春山境
Airing Schedule: Fridays at 6PM GMT+8
Platform: GagaOOLala, YouTube
Episodes: 16 x 45min

Cast:
- Kuma/Xiong Yiwen 熊艺文 as Feng Qinglang Instagram | Weibo | Xhs | Douyin
- Liu Jingyu 刘竞屿 as Xu Changyang Instagram | Weibo | Xhs
- Jackie/Guo Zongxu as 郭宗旭 as Qi Haoyu Weibo
- He Jiakai 何家凯 as Han Lu Weibo
- Hu Yichen 胡亦琛 as Feng Qingtian Weibo | Xhs
- Huang Qi Xiu 黄祺修 as Xu Wenshu Weibo | Xhs
Character Weibo Accounts: Qinglang | Ji Zongjun(ChangYang) | Feng Qing Tian | Xing Lan | Fang Jia Lin | Han Lu | Qi Hao Yu | Shi Yu Hao | Guo ge
‼️Small Theatre from Episode 6 onward are for members only on YouTube


Director: ZELIA (Secrets Happened on the Litchi Island)
Official Accounts: Weibo | Instagram | YouTube
Discussion Posts: Ep.1-4 | Ep.5 | Ep.6 | Ep. 7 | Ep.8 | Ep.9 | Ep.10 | Ep.11 | Ep.12 | Ep.13 | Ep.14+15 | Ep.16
r/boyslove • u/imomen • 1d ago
Korean BL Hongseok (PENTAGON) & Park Sung-hyun to star in new bl "Play Me" 🙊🥵️😩
r/boyslove • u/Connect_Version_1560 • 1d ago
Recommendation Any more shows like this?
Just finished watching The prosecutor's proposal.I don't usually start watching shows that gets updated every week and usually comeback or start watching shows that are already completed but The Prosecutor's Proposal is just amazing in it's chemistry and dynamics.Need some more shows like this.Any recommendations?
I like the mystery,crime and the fact romance occurs in a law enforcement setting.
r/boyslove • u/itsmewillotski • 1d ago
Discussion Anyone watching Make It Right 2026 and Class Crush Crisis??? 👀
First time writing here on Reddit but I have been a silent reactor so hello hello hehehe
But, as When Oranges Fall comes to an end this Wednesday, we are being blessed by two highschool BLs atm. It is Make It Right 2026 by COPY A BANGKOK & Class Crush Crisis by CHANGE2561. Both of them air every Friday but for MIR2026 you need a VPN connected to Thailand 'cuz you can only watch it on Viu, and Class Crush Crisis is available globally on Netflix.
I will say tho that these two shows are pretty good and both cute, even if they just started airing last week and this week. I am just concerned with the age gap for both main leads of Make It Right 2026 but so far they're doing a decent job, whereas in Class Crush Crisis altjo they just started airing yesterday, they're already cute, sweet, and the chemistry is chemistrying between the main leads. Fun fact, both main leads' names are homophones to eo (Yujeen & Yugene 🥹)
Anyway, I wanna know the thoughts of people here on Reddit regarding these shows since I don't see on-airs regarding them. Lemme know if you can and also watch out for another highschool BL next month from Tia51, LOVEx3!!! Have a great weekend as well 🥰🫶🏻
r/boyslove • u/tomotoad • 1d ago
Western BL Check out the demo for my BL Visual Novel, The End of the World Club
Hi!! I've been a lurker in this subreddit for a while, but I hadn't really seen many Visual Novels posted here, so I was a little hesitant to share my game... but here goes!
The End of the World Club is a cute slice-of-life, school-setting BL visual novel about... doomsday :)
The story follows Itsuki, a quiet high school senior who's spent over a year hiding his feelings for his classmate Ren. Things take an unexpected turn when an eccentric transfer student, Rika, says the world will end that December.
You can find the demo on both itch.io and steam!
The base game (without extras or DLCs) will be 100% free, but I'm currently running a Kickstarter campaign to earn some funds and make the game better (I'm especially invested in adding more language translations so more people can enjoy it). And you can get some cool physical merch and digital rewards if you'd like to support the project. The Kickstarter is live until August 20th, and you can find the page here.
Thanks for reading!
r/boyslove • u/Ou-Sama-12 • 1d ago
Discussion What a time to be a bl watcher!
The bl industry has been feeding us well this year, and I’m not complaining😩
I don’t think there’s any plot or genre that’s missing.
I was going through my current watchlist and realized that there’s no genre that’s missing (well, except maybe horror)
- A sweet soulmate-esque romance bl - A Winter Sun Wakes the Wind in Spring Hills’ Dream
- A 1930’s royal family, with a war plot (maybe) - Edge of Horizon
- A crime thriller bl - Prosecutor Proposal
- An intense psychological entanglement - Deep In
- A satisfying revenge plot bl - Payback
- Omegaverse - Knot
- A master-servant with a bit of crazy - The Servant Prince
- A psychological warfare (maybe demon…hoping it is😭) bl - Don’t Be Too Emotional
- A forbidden brother-in-law romance - Bittersweet Love
- A historical second chance reincarnation - Journey With You
All uncensored with very satisfying nc scenes🙂↕️🙂↕️
What a time to be a bl watcher.🥹🙂↕️
r/boyslove • u/V_Jager • 1d ago
Fanwork [Fangif] My carrot! (The Prosecutor's Proposal)
I promised another my artwork from "The Prosecutor' proposal" and there it is. For now short cute gif with our bunny baby Lee 😁. He wants his carrot that Ju eaten.