Another Masterpiece from Hwang Da Seul!

In life, we’re all searching for a lifeline—a smile, a sunrise, a reason to keep going each day. For those who know only pain, that lifeline becomes even more vital.

The Korean BL Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo offers just that. It brings together two young men—abused high schooler Lee Do Hoe (Kim Nu Rim) and the equally abused but cheerful Sin Ju Yeong (Lee Seon) who are both desperate for a glimmer of light in a world filled with shadows.

From the moment Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo was announced, I knew I’d fall in love with it. I’m no stranger to director Hwang Da Seul’s work, and I admire how her dramas delve beyond romance to explore the psychology shaping relationships and how people process trauma in their own unique ways, both on-screen and off.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/11/09/let-free-the-curse-of-taekwondo-series-review-ep-3-to-8/

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An Interesting Adaptation Indeed!

Based on the manga series of the same name, “Chaser Game W” is a love story between two women, Fuyu and Itsuki played by Yuuka Sugai and Yurika Nakamura. Fuyu and Itsuki were in a romantic relationship during their time at university. However, due to certain reasons, Itsuki ended the relationship, which caused Fuyu to harbor resentment towards her. This led Fuyu to making unreasonable demands that Itsuki felt compelled to meet, as she was Fuyu’s boss. Nonetheless, it’s often said that if there are still feelings involved, no amount of bitterness can erase them. This dynamic unfolds beautifully in the show, and I enjoyed witnessing their reunion and the rekindling of their feelings.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/11/07/chaser-game-w-power-harassment-boss-is-my-ex-girlfriend-series-review-ep-1-to-8/

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Oxin Film's Best Selling Pinoy BL Yet!

This is a classic. When it first arrived on the stage in 2020, it was quite notable. In a sense, it was refreshingly different because it dealt with more adult content. However, it is a roller coaster of a series, honestly. This is one of those series that everyone will profess to dislike but secretly love. It is a guilty pleasure for sure.

On balance, this series is messy, cringe worthy, and sometimes makes no sense. But is so much fun to watch! The cinematography is quite good, with its nice settings and realistic environments. The wardrobes they wore were first-rate and are just stunning on these guys and greatly enhanced their natural charisma and charm. The music (which honestly, I rarely notice in series) was very good especially the theme song. But I am getting ahead of myself.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/11/06/my-day-the-series-series-review-ep-1-to-12/

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Wasn't Worth the Effort and Time

The only thing that drew me to this reality show was the constant buzz on our website. Readers have constantly flocking to the “Season One Review”, maybe in the hopes that they might find something connected to the sequel. I wanted to know what all this buzz was about. Even though, our team member who reviewed Season One warned me against it, I still decided to give this show a chance. Presumably, I was surprised but also disappointed. While the show doesn’t dare to draw comparison to the recently concluded popular dating shows like “His Man”, “Sparks Camp” or even “The Boyfriend”, it is definitely missing the uniqueness that would set it apart from them. Hosted by Vinci Wong, who is also the producer of “Boyscation Too”, this LGBTQ+ dating reality show is set against the stunning backdrop of Bali and features a diverse cast of participants from Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/11/05/boyscation-too-series-review-ep-1-to-20/

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Could Have Been Slightly Better

The Taiwanese BL First Note of Love ventures into the universal experience of loss and healing, using music as its emotional language. Led by Charles Tu as Neil and Michael Chang as Sea, the series introduces two characters whose lives converge by chance but are bound by shared dreams and mutual healing. Neil, once an idol, left the stage after his brother Matt’s untimely death. Sea, a budding musician, admires Neil’s former band Magnet, longing to mirror its success. Through this journey, they find solace in each other while piecing together fragments of their dreams.

Music in First Note of Love serves as more than a backdrop; it captures the essence of emotions too complex to articulate. The story presents music as a force that empowers yet exposes vulnerability. It’s a voice of courage for Neil, who faces the paralyzing fear of stepping into the spotlight alone. For Sea, music represents a dream he’s yet to fully realize, which is ignited by his admiration for Neil’s former band. Together, they’re drawn into a world of harmonies, grappling with the inner turmoil of grief, self-doubt, and healing.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/11/02/first-note-of-love-series-review-ep-3-to-12/

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Not So Good, Not So Bad!!

This series is best described by the beginning line from Charles Dickens novel, “A Tale of Two Cities”: “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” In other words, this story had such salient and poignant moments in it and then it slipped into cartoonish and hackneyed over-the-top silliness, not worthy of the story. It almost seemed schizophrenic in nature.

No matter how hard I tried, however, I simply could not dislike this series. Perhaps I became enamored with the two main protagonists’ love story and conveniently then ignored the rest of it. Honestly, this could have been a great series and to some extent, it showed promise. But then there was always something that made it crash and burn.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/10/29/sky-valley-series-review-ep-1-to-13/

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A Taboo Romance with an Edge!

I was thunderstruck by the theme of this series. It is a story in an anthology labeled “Club Friday”. Its content is one I have never seen before and certainly involves a very controversial topic. If they had been more adult about its fruition and handled it like a ruminative production, this would and could have been up there as the Best BL for 2024. However, in my opinion, they lacked the courage to push the envelope here to make it more consequential.

Guy (Aon Kasama) lives with his mother, Rin (Yuyee Alissa Intusmith). Guy, a handsome young college student, had a flirtation with a friend of his named Kem (Tae Chayapat). He had been fearful of telling his mother that he is gay. His mother has become a successful businesswoman and developed an advantageous working relationship with a small company whose president is Got (Lift Supoj). One look at him and Guy seems to be smitten by him. Got, an older distinguished looking man, senses that Guy is attracted to him. While Got has never seriously acted on his gay impulses before, he seems to be drawn to Guy as well and uses Rin to get closer to Guy. He manipulates both Rin and Guy into believing that he is in love with both.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/10/25/club-friday-season-16-domestic-incident-series-review-ep-1-to-4/

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The Most Heartwarming Romance Ever

Sometimes, the greatest strength in life comes from the special connections we build with others, especially in those quiet moments when we realize just how much simple gestures like saying “good morning” or “welcome home” truly matter.

In the Japanese BL Sugar Dog Life, the journey of finding that special connection is explored in depth. Adapted from Yoriko’s manga of the same name, the series follows university student Sakuraba Isumi (Tanaka Koki) and police officer Amasawa Kyosuke (Tawada Hideya) two men who are not only drawn together by chance but find in each other the missing pieces they didn’t know they needed.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/10/22/sugar-dog-life-series-review-ep-3-to-9/

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A Endearing Romance between an Introvert & an Extrovert

The central premise of “Monster Next Door” revolves around the age-old question: Do opposites really attract? For Diew (Park Anantadej) and God (Big Thanakorn), the answer is a resounding yes. On the surface, the two seem like opposites. Diew is quiet, introspective, and keeps a small circle of friends—his best friend Game, and his beloved turtle, Khun Shy. God, on the other hand, is outgoing, popular, and thrives on social interaction. Yet, despite these differences, what shines through is their mutual care and understanding. They embrace each other’s true selves, communicating openly to navigate their differences.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/10/19/monster-next-door-series-review-ep-5-to-12/

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A Angsty Romance with Dark Undertones!

The end. Two words. Sometimes sad, sometimes happy, and sometimes left open to interpretation.

Yet, all of them are endings.

Adapted from the manga series Happy of the End by Ogeretsu Tanaka, Keito/Haoren (Sawamura Rei) and Kashiwagi Chihiro (Beppu Yurai) are both broken men whose only experiences with “love” have been through abuse, rejection, and pain.

Their life together begins at “the end.” It’s as if both men are merely existing, waiting for the inevitable, even after they find each other.

Each comes from different circumstances. Chihiro has been raised in a world that rejects him because he’s gay. He’s been beaten down by the love he desperately tries to cling to, until he believes he’s worth little more than the garbage he steals. Keito, on the other hand, is raised in a world of abuse and anonymity, one that has stripped him of his identity, his body, and his heart.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/10/10/happy-of-the-end-series-review-ep-3-to-8/

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OffGun Magic Saves the Day Again!!

“The Trainee” is a lighthearted BL series featuring OffGun in prominent roles. The series revolves around internships, careers, and personal growth. It follows the story of Ryan, Tae, Pie, Pah, and Ba-Mhee, recent college graduates who meet at an internship interview at GoodPick. Gun Atthaphan plays the character of Ryan, who is unsure about which company to choose for his internship. After listening to the advice of his close friend, he decides to apply for an internship at Goodpick. He gets selected as an intern in the Assistant Director department, where he meets Jane (Off Jumpol), his supervisor. Jane is strict but kind-hearted. Despite being strict, he teaches Ryan to be more open and brave in making decisions. The chemistry between Off and Gun is wonderful, and they are very comfortable with each other. Pie starts as a stiff and almost like a loner character, but as the series continues, her character becomes softer, more jolly, and open. She is a very talented character and View Benyapa did a great job playing “Pie”. Finally, let’s talk about our adorable couple, Tae and Ba-Mhee.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/10/09/the-trainee-series-review-ep-3-to-12/

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A Beautiful Age Gap Romance Indeed!!

There’s something truly magical about finding love in the most unexpected moments, especially when you thought that chapter of your life had already closed.

Adapted from the manga series Mitsuya Sensei no Keikakutekina Ezuke by Matsumoto Ayaka, the Japanese BL Mr. Mitsuya’sDrama_Llama Planned Feeding takes loneliness and companionship, and turns it into a love story about two men who find comfort in each other.

And it all starts with food.

Novice editor Tomoya Ishida (Sakai Taisei) is unexpectedly given the task of retrieving a manuscript from renowned culinary researcher Ayumu Mitsuya (Yamazaki Masayoshi). From the moment they meet, Ishida is drawn to Mitsuya’s charm and culinary talent. As they spend more time together, Ishida starts to realize that the flutter in his chest is something deeper than just admiration.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/09/25/mr-mitsuyas-planned-feeding-series-review-ep-3-to-7/

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An Endearing Sapphic Romance Indeed

“Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko!” (Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-senpai ni Koishiteru) is an office romance between Ayaka (Kato Shiho) and her superior Hiroko (Mori Kanna). It starts off with Ayaka’s attempts to woo Hiroko and to get her to notice Ayaka’s feelings. Her initial attempts end up in comic failures because Hiroko presumes Ayaka is straight and her gestures don’t have any meaning behind them. As the show proceeds, we find that Hiroko’s supposed obliviousness is actually a defence mechanism of wilful ignorance that she puts up to shield herself.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/09/24/ayaka-is-in-love-with-hiroko-series-review-ep-3-to-8/

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A Somber Love Story with Realistic Characters

In a world filled with sound, it’s easy to get lost in the noise. In a world of silence, it’s easy to get lost in the stillness.

Adapted from the manga Hidamari ga Kikoeru by Yuki Fumino, the Japanese BL I Hear the Sunspot explores the themes of sound and silence through the journey of two young men who find solace and understanding in one another.

Starring Nakazawa Motoki as Sugihara Kohei and Kobayashi Toranosuke as Sagawa Taichi, I Hear the Sunspot follows deaf student Kohei as he navigates university life, feeling isolated behind the barrier his hearing loss has created. Everything changes when he meets Taichi, an outspoken, cheerful student whose lively, somewhat naive personality is impossible to ignore—and all too easy to fall in love with.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/09/20/i-hear-the-sunspot-series-review-ep-3-to-12/

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A Timeless Masterpiece Indeed!

It can feel strange to describe love as feeling like an electric moment, but it often does feel electric, shocking, exciting, and overwhelmingly terrifying.


In the Korean BL film The Time of Fever, love is all of the above and more. Starring actors Won Tae Min and Do Woo, it tells the story of Ho Tae and Dong He, who have been inseparable since childhood, growing up like brothers. When Ho Tae returns to their hometown after his father’s funeral, he finds Dong Hee living in his old house, having been kicked out after coming out. Reuniting under one roof, their close bond begins to evolve as old feelings resurface. Dong Hee, who has secretly loved Ho Tae for years, tries to suppress his emotions, while Ho Tae is suddenly faced with unfamiliar feelings of his own. As Ho Tae recklessly dates others to avoid his confusion, their friendship is tested, leading to a gradual and emotional shift in their relationship.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/09/14/the-time-of-fever-series-review-ep-1-to-6/

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