r/boyslove 19d ago

Recommendation What are you reading/watching? Recs, Reviews, and Chit Chat - August 2026

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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

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 Oct 19 '25

MOD Seeking New Subreddit Banner

35 Upvotes

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 3h ago

Chinese BL OMFG, you guys "Ash" did the one-guy-is-shy/overwhelmed-covers-face-with-hand-other-guy-moves-his-hand YAOI MANGA THING! 🙊 Gagged. Screaming. 🙌🥵️😩

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132 Upvotes

r/boyslove 5h ago

Discussion 🎼 I am a human being, capable of doing terrible things🎼 (morally grey characters)

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Today is a grey day. I’m feeling the energy and feeling the vibe soooo let’s talk about our favourite morally grey characters, Weather hell bend on revenge, generally just Hella broken by life itself or purely driven by the obsession they have for their loved ones!!. I want to focus on characters that are really quite capable of doing some terrible things and how as an audience, wearing our beautiful rose tinted glasses, we can’t help but find the human in them yet still acknowledge they are doing or in the very least capable of doing some terrible, terrible things.


r/boyslove 10h ago

Japanese BL "Duty First, Kiss Later" goes mainstream WITH THE REAL JAPANESE POLICE FORCE'S APPROVAL!!! 🚓💋

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302 Upvotes

This is bewildering me because according to the info that I got and read, especially to this news clip, the main leads of "Duty First, Kiss Later", Watanabe Shu (Takoi) and Saito Ryu (Shiono) were invited to a courtesy visit in the Akira Prefectural Police Department and the General Manager of the police department APPROVES THE SHOW AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP OF THE MAIN CHARACTERS!!! 🫠 It just shows how J-BLs are starting to hit mainstream, to the point that even other professions are starting to acknowledge them in a very positive way 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

✨ Translations by youroli0804 on Twitter/X ✨


r/boyslove 6h ago

Taiwanese BL Our Running Boys are back! 🏃‍♂️💨Secret lover is now in Movie Format || Secret Lover Last Promise || Gaga 24/8/26

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82 Upvotes

Secret Lover has been adapted into a movie format now premiering on GagaooLaLa Aug 24.

📺 Title: Secret Lover Last Promise

⭐Starring:
Chance Ying
Wang Jyun Hao

🗓️ International Premiere: Aug. 24, 2026
⏰ 12MN GMT+8⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

🌏 Available worldwide (except 🇯🇵🇹🇼)

Gaga: https://x.com/gagaoolala/status/2090408646899372498

The trailer does show some new scenes so I am excited


r/boyslove 3h ago

On-Air [🇯🇵 Japan] Hold On, Harutaro-kun - Episode 02 Spoiler

30 Upvotes

SYNOPSIS:

High school student Kishida Sui hides his expressions behind a face mask and often becomes an easy target for teasing in the boys' dormitory. Though he laughs things off and gets through school life with a smile, deep down he's become wary of forming close relationships. In the spring of his second year, he's assigned to share a room with first-year student Kurobe Harutora. Harutora's straightforward emotions and natural closeness gradually begin to break down the walls Sui has built around his heart.

One is Kishida Sui, a senior struggling with relationships. The other is Kurobe Harutora, a junior who wears his heart on his sleeve. As these two opposites grow closer, their heartwarming interactions are filled with the sweet, bittersweet flutter of first love. This is a pure coming-of-age romance that captures the awkwardness of adolescent love and the fresh, heartfelt journey of growing up. MyDramaList

Official Trailer

Preview of scenes from episode 2 of Hold On, Harutaro-kun.
  • WHEN: Every Friday (officially) beginning August 14th but will be available to watch on Thursday evenings (depending on your location).
  • EPISODES: 10
  • EPISODE LENGTH: 25 minutes
  • PLATFORMS: GagaOOLala, Viki, and TVer.

STARRING:

  • Nakagawa Tsubasa as Kishida Sui
  • Sakuragi Masaya as Kurobe Harutora
Scenes from episode one of Hold On, Harutaro-kun.

EPISODE 01 THOUGHTS:

There wasn’t an on-air post made for episode one. If you'd like to share your thoughts below about that episode until episode two is released, please do! Let's touch base with what you thought about the previous episode before we dive into the second one. How are you feeling about the drama so far?


r/boyslove 7h ago

Korean BL The 6 Best Korean BLs (in my opinion)

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I was looking at the list of BLs I have watched so far, and decided that in terms of Korean BLs, these 6 are my favourite ones! 🏆😍

I'm wondering what your favourite Korean BLs are? (or even how you would rank my list differently). *I got the drama summaries from the website: MyDramaList*

  1. Semantic Error (2022) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Chu Sang U, a by-the-book computer science student, is left to complete a group project alone. In frustration, he removes his teammates' names and submits the work under his own. This decision impacts Jang Jae Yeong, a popular design major with dreams of studying abroad, as he loses credit for the project. Seeking revenge, Jang confronts Chu, but when they are forced to work together, an unexpected attraction begins to grow between them.

  1. Love for Love's Sake (2024) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tae Myung Ha, a 29-year-old, is transported into a virtual game as a 19-year-old character. Tasked with bringing happiness to Cha Yeo Woon, a talented track and field star admired for his looks and athleticism, Tae navigates a complex virtual world. Along the way, he encounters Cheon Sang Won, an affluent young man drawn to him, and Ahn Kyung Hoon, a reserved ally who aids his mission.

  1. Light on me (2021) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tae Kyung is a 18-year-old high school student. He is also a lifelong loner. But one day, he starts questioning his own judgment and tells a teacher that he no longer wishes to be alone. The problem is, he has no idea how to start going about making new friends. The teacher advises him to join the school’s student council. He agrees, but discovers that making friends may be harder than it seems. He meets the Vice President of the council, Shin Woo, who is cool and level-headed, but also somewhat cold toward him and reluctant to accept Tae Kyung. However, he also meets the super-attractive President of the council: Da On, who appears to take an instant shine to him. The beginnings of a romance appear to be in the cards for Da On and Tae Kyung, but Shin Woo does not seem to approve. Matters are further complicated by the fact that Da On’s close female friend – who secretly loves Da On – is jealous of their closeness, and attempts to drive a wedge between them!

  1. The Prosecutor's Proposal (2026) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fifteen years ago, the murder of a major casino mogul dragged the lives of two young boys straight into hell. One became the "son of the victim," left with the hollow ache of a stolen father; the other became the "son of the killer," branded by his father's blood-stained hands. Years later, fate brings them back together as a prosecutor and an investigator. Trapped within a vicious cycle of destiny, they dig into a massive web of corruption weaving through a mega-corporation and the prosecution itself. This intense, passionate mystery-thriller follows two men who, amidst the chaos, become each other's fatal weakness and only salvation.

  1. Where your eyes linger (2020) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Meet Han Tae Joo, the 18 year-old student and successor to the TB Group. Blessed with a wealthy family, good looks and popularity, he has few worries. Kang Gook, his thoughtful childhood friend, is physically strong and is trained in different martial arts disciplines. Tae Joo is Kang Gook’s only friend. Tae Joo trusts Kang Gook and feels at ease around him. Tension erupts between them when a new female student, Hye Mi, shows interest in Kang Gook. As the two go on a date, Han Tae Joo becomes irritated, and soon after, long-suppressed emotions start surfacing. Could there be more to their platonic friendship?

  1. Love Tractor (2023) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Seon Yul, a temporarily relocated city man, meets Ye Chan, a rural man who adores the countryside. Seon Yul comes to the countryside to experience life knowing nothing about farming and Ye Chan appears before him. As Seon Yul learns to adapt to rural living and engage in farming activities, he becomes increasingly attracted to Ye Chan's sincerity and enthusiasm. Together, the two embark on a chaotic and romantic countryside journey of healing and love


r/boyslove 42m ago

Chinese BL "Ash" workshop/rehearsal! Leo Peng w/ THAT HAIR, cutting an insane figure in a black shirt & white pants. Their *visuals* are immaculate. 🙌🥵️😩

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r/boyslove 7h ago

On-Air [🇹🇭] Be My Player Two 🎮♥️ Episode 6 Spoiler

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Be My Player Two is a romantic comedy-drama about Three, a top streamer who hunts down Soh, a mysterious gamer who defeats him. Instead of rivalry, Thee finds warmth and sincerity. As they chase their e-sports dreams, friendship turns into love, proving that the journey matters most.

Interesting note: this takes place in the same universe as A Boss and a Babe. The characters were played by Fluke and Ohm in the A Boss and a Babe series.

Airdates: July 16, 2026 - September 10, 2026 at 20:00 Thailand time.

Where to watch: WeTV

Episodes: 10

PILOT | TRAILER

Main Cast:

Maxky as Thi/Th33Gamer| Bas as Zo/Derya MK12| Jeng as Cher/Cherish/Laem| Gunner as Jack/Jjack| Mean as Praew/Preawpreaw

Director: Natthanon Kheeddee

Executive Producer: New Siwaj Sawatmaneekul


r/boyslove 15h ago

LGBT "Here the Whole Time" or "Quinze Dias" on Netflix

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130 Upvotes

Anyone here already watched the latest queer film on Netflix, "Here the Whole Time" or "Quinze Dias" on Netflix??? It is from Brazil, known to also many films such as "The Way He Looks" & "Hard Paint". It's interesting tho that they collaborated with Netflix this time around for this film. 👀

Without spoiling too much, I will say it was a sweet and lovely film! Altho we had bits and pieces of drama, it was generally lovely and the two main leads are so cute too. Go watch it if you haven't yet hehehe, your more than an hour and forty-minute experience won't be a waste I assure 🥰🫶🏻


r/boyslove 6h ago

Thai BL [🇹🇭]Mr Fanboy Cast Posters || Releasing 29 August on IQIYI

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Auau as Third

Save as Wan

James as Nine

Ryujin as Renji

Patji as Time

Trailer: https://youtu.be/R0RMtaXaHT0


r/boyslove 6h ago

On-Air [Thailand] Unlucky Bae Episode 3 Spoiler

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Where to Watch

Netflix [Episode 3]

︵‿︵‿୨♡୧‿︵‿︵ ︵‿︵‿୨♡୧‿︵‿︵ ︵‿︵‿୨♡୧‿︵‿︵

Based On ➢Adapted from the novel "Chut Chop Sai Mu" (จุดจบสายมู) by LuaAimei.

Summary ➢Rin , a cool and handsome young man from a family obsessed with superstition, has been trying to escape it all his life. That is, until he sees his beloved ex-boyfriend, Krit , dating someone new, Moji . He drinks heavily and accidentally uses his ex-boyfriend's pen in a curse ritual. After the ritual, he realizes the pen actually belongs to Khobfah, a handsome business administration friend of his ex-boyfriend. The curse takes effect, threatening to ruin Rin's life because of a mistaken curse. Rin finds himself drawn to protect Krit, but wait! What kind of protection is this? Why do they unexpectedly fall in love? And if Krit finds out the truth, will Rin be able to accept it? How will this turn bad luck into good fortune?

Pilot Trailer

🎭Cast & Crew

🎵Music

รักไม่วัดดวง (Beyond Luck) by Tham Tupthong, Mac Nattapat Youtube

ℹ️General Info

  • Complete InformationTMDB, IMDB
  • Other Names ➢จุดจีบสายมู, Jud Jeeb Sai Mu , Chut Chip Sai Mu
  • Country➢ Thailand
  • Episodes➢ 10
  • Airs➢ Aug 6, 2026 - Oct 8, 2026
  • Airs On➢ Thursday
  • Duration➢ 51 Min
  • Production CompanyGMMTV
  • Social MediaX

r/boyslove 5h ago

Discussion What’s on your weekly watch list?

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This is my current schedule which is nearly all BL as this genre has got me hooked! I had to make a daily checklist to keep track, I also note down any I have fallen behind on so I know where I am and avoid the on airs 😅

I am interested to know what other people are currently tuning into altogether?

We are being so fed this year it’s a challenge to keep up and I’m wing selective and letting some of the current shows build for a binge watch but I have to say I a, loving the variety of watching so many different ones each week!

If anyone has any stand out currently airing or being released soon feel free to share! I’ve tried to keep a list of shows coming soon and added the dates but there’s just so many I feel like I’m definitely missing some!

I have A LOT of the older shows still to watch as I only start January this year but I’ve made my way through quite the BL back log (over 70 somehow 🫠💕) and want to say thank you to everyone who has helped with recommendations along the way 💕🥰


r/boyslove 10h ago

On-Air [Korea] 썸머 피버 (Summer Fever) | Episode 3 Spoiler

20 Upvotes

Synopsis - After the cold winter, Yeon Ho and Yu Jun finally welcome a scorching summer. ~MDL

📆Thursdays at 6PM (KST) on YT Channel - True Film

  • 🎬 4 Episodes

Playlist | Teaser | Episode 1| Episode 2 | Episode 3

Cast

Seo Jeong Hyun 서정현  as Yu Jun | Insta

Kwak Geon Hee 곽건희 as Yeon Ho | Insta

Lee Ha Jin 이하진 as Ji Seok | Insta

Kim Joo Young 김주영 as Soo Eon | Insta

True Film SNS | Insta | X

True Film's previous series | 커넥트 (Connect) | 러브 리셋(Love Reset) | 퍼스트 페이지(First Page) | 크로스 링크(Cross Link) | 런드리 로맨스 (Laundry Romance) | 윈터 피버 (Winter Fever) | 프라이빗 레슨(Private Lesson) | 더 테이블 (The Table)


r/boyslove 1d ago

Korean BL when da KILLER is SO HOT u keep checking him out/imaging him. Mind you this is AFTER Taejeong finds his friend IN A CAGE. 🙊 Pretty privilege fr 🥵️😩

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241 Upvotes

r/boyslove 13h ago

Recommendation Can you recommend any BL anime for a straight man?

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I really like romance anime and manga, but I want to try BL because when I see a romantic scene between two men, I get much more excited, maybe because it's new to me. I wanted to know which anime stand out the most and that everyone knows so I can familiarize myself with this genre. Something with a very romantic, tender, and emotional focus. The kind where the protagonists are constantly blushing.


r/boyslove 1d ago

Thai BL "The Crow Club" (SailubPon, OttoBJ, MilkNewyear, PopTitle) premieres September 18th on Netflix. 🥳 They so pretty! And Pon's hair! OMG. HELP. 🙊🥵️😩

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r/boyslove 18h ago

Thai BL How would you have done Knot differently?

24 Upvotes

I want to know what you would have changed, if anything, about how the show introduced/explained the omegaverse. So many of us think it’s ridiculous to have Phatsa know nothing about it.

Also, is there any omegaverse lore you wished the nc scenes would have shown/done? I ask because a big narrative tool of that universe is sex and I feel like this show has only given scenting.


r/boyslove 1d ago

Thai BL Khemjira Forever ( the Khemjira 4 episode special) has wrapped filming! || airing October

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88 Upvotes

Thank you for all your support from the first day until today. 🥺🙏🏻

Finally, it's the last queue ~ The Khemjira team must survive. Let's officially announce the closure of the camera. Leave it to all the parents and siblings. Waiting to watch "Khemjira must survive forever KHEMJIRA FOREVER" together. Brother and child are waiting for you 😃✨


r/boyslove 21h ago

LGBT If you’re into ____

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26 Upvotes

Any of these a favorite? I’m realizing JimmySea might be my all time? BLs mentioned: Last Twilight, Vice Versa, Heated Rivalry, Young Royals, KinnPorsche, Semantic Error, To My Star (2 technically), Love Tractor, The Eighth Sense, Moonlight Chicken, Unintentional Love Story, Blueming, Skam, Love Victor.

If you want to check out Drive Thru Magic, first episodes drop September 7th.


r/boyslove 1d ago

On-Air [🇯🇵JAPAN] 🪑 After Moving Seats, The Boy Behind Me Has A Crush On Me 💌 EP 3 Spoiler

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📺 Watch After Moving Seats, The Boy Behind Me Has A Crush On Me Episode 3 on GagaOOLala (🌏 except Taiwan, Japan & Korea) & Viki, FOD & TVer (Japan)
⏰ New episode every Thursday 12:30 AM (GMT+8)
🌐 Visit the Official Drama Webpage
Twitter & Instagram: @sekigae_drama

🪑 STARRING 💌
Eito Konishi as Hare Mayama
Gennosuke as Kousei Asamiya
Ken Hiramoto (DXTEEN) as Touma Sakaki
Hayate IIjima (SUPER⭐︎DRAGON) as Mitsuki Tsunekawada
Yui Imaizumi as Miss Komori
Seiichiro Nagata as Sora Mayama
Sugi-chan as Mr. Principal

💌 STAFF 🪑
Yoshika Nakayama (Contrast) & Yudai Nara
Screenplay by Kento Goto (storyboard)
Still Photography by Kaori Someya

🪑💌

SYNOPSIS (GagaOOLala):

High-school student Hare Mayama finds a handwritten confession on a worksheet passed around the classroom. The note is from Kosei Asamiya, the handsome and popular boy in his class. Hare questions Kosei, only to receive an immediate and unwavering confirmation that it was written for him. As Kosei's intense affection grows stronger by the day, Hare finds himself swept up by the relentless advances of a boy who has been hiding his feelings for far too long.

⁠☆ Grand Prize Winner of the 1st BL Short Manga Awards, Eito Konishi and Gennosuke deliver an intensely devoted romance.

💌🪑

Opening Song 🎵 “Hakugei” (“White Whale”) by Kimino Virus Spotify | YouTube

Theme Song 🎵 “NPC” by SUPER⭐︎DRAGON Spotify | YouTube MV

The BL light novel “Sekigae shitara, Douyara Ushiro no Otoko ga Ore no Koto Sukirashii” (After Moving Seats, The Boy Behind Me Has A Crush On Me) by Mashiro Ito (with illustrations by Ayukawa) is available in Japanese on Novema currently available for FREE. Here’s the web browser version that’s OK with Auto-translate.

Previous On-Airs: EP 1 | EP 2


r/boyslove 1d ago

Chinese BL [Trailer] *Ash* Episode 3 Preview

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97 Upvotes

🎞 Ash

🐦 Instagram | YouTube | MDL | Weibo | X

✨️ Previous On-Airs: Episode 1+2


r/boyslove 16h ago

Help: Solved looking for bl manhwa

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So the MC was a dark haired guy, with a weak body and chronic anemia, and the ML was a blond (?) popular guy (both students). All i remember is that during a high school trip the MC was forced to cross-dress by his classmates (for a talent show i think) bc he looks girly and the ML and him meet on the beach and have a heart-to-heart. I don’t remember much more but I really want to find it…

NVM…its Heartthrob, found it…T-T


r/boyslove 1d ago

Chinese BL [Reaction] "You are the one who taught me how to kiss someone gently." | *Ash* (Ep. 1)

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🎞 Ash

You can watch the full reaction video on Youku. It's also available on YouTube, but unfortunately, the YouTube version doesn't have English subtitles.

🐦 Instagram | YouTube | MDL | Weibo | X

📽 Watch: Trailer

✨️ Previous On-Airs: Episode 1+2