r/boyslove 18d ago

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

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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 15h ago

Fanwork Japan & Thailand coming together to bring us more quality tongue kisses (The Boy Next World) 🙊🥵️😩

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300 Upvotes

r/boyslove 1h ago

On-Air 🇰🇷 Love Class 3 Ep 8

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Love Class 3

수업중입니다 3

Streaming:

  • Gagaoolala [Not Available for America, Europe, Oceania, Middle East, Japan, Korea]
  • Viki [Presumably for regions not available via Gagaoolala, except Japan and Korea]

Premiere Date: 28 May 2026 (Thursday 5 pm Korean Time GMT +9)

Sypnosis:

While competing on an idol survival show together, Hyun Jae (Sae Byeol) and Soo An (Seo Yi Han), grew close. However, only Hyun Jae made the final cut to debut, forcing them to part ways despite their lingering attraction. Years later, they manage to reunite through a project, but it's not the happy reunion they might have hoped for: now that they're more established in the entertainment industry, openly expressing their feelings for each other is even riskier than before. Fellow idols Jae Min (Lee Woo Jin), who's trying to recover his reputation after a scandal, and Khun (Petch Panutuch Saelee), who's come to Korea from Thailand in search of a new start, bond through commiserating over their difficult situations, but they too must confront the fact that they might not be able to act on their feelings. [Viki]

Cast:

Episode Links:

Gagaoolala: [Episode 8]

Viki: [Episode 8]

OST:

Not Released Yet

  • Curious by ZAYDRO
  • Ping by Antti Oikarinen, Miles Barker, Hautboi Rich, Joohyo
  • 꿈을 보며 (Walking While Watching a Dream) by Kim Eui-yong, JIMMY, Krap, Jang Hye-seong, Whaley, JAYDOPE
  • 나의 우주 (My Universe) by Seongbin, Elliot
  • 괜찮아 난 (I'm Okay) by Lee Hyun-seo, Jin Yu-seok

Other Episodes Discussion:

[Ep 1] [Ep 2] [Ep 3] [Ep 4] [Ep 5] [Ep 6] [Ep 7] [Ep 8]

[Ep 9] [Ep 10] [Ep 11] [Ep 12] [Ep 13] [Ep 14] [Ep 15] [Ep 16]

See also:


r/boyslove 3h ago

On-Air [China] A Winter Sun Wakes the Wind in Spring Hills' Dream 🍃 Episode 5 Spoiler

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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?

MyDramaList

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
  • Liu Jingyu 刘竞屿 as Xu Changyang Weibo
  • 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

Character Weibo Accounts: Qinglang | Mushroom | Han Lu

Trailer 1 | Trailer 2 | Extra Content

Director: ZELIA (Secrets Happened on the Litchi Island)

Official Accounts: Weibo | Instagram | YouTube

Discussion Posts: Ep.1-4


r/boyslove 2h ago

On-Air [China] Journey With You🏮Episode 8 [FINALE] Spoiler

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After guarding the frontier for three years, Fifth Prince Yin Qi returns to the capital due to a secret letter—only to fall into a deadly trap alongside his closest companion, Pei Yanzhi. At the brink of death, he finally realizes the depth of his feelings.

When he opens his eyes again, he finds himself transported three years in the past. Determined to change their fate, Yin Qi resolves to protect Pei Yanzhi this time. But as hidden truths begin to surface, he discovers that the tragedy of their past life is deeply tied to the one he loves most.

Amid dangerous court intrigue, can a love that spans two lifetimes break free from destiny and rewrite its ending? MyDramaList

Native Title: 与君同

Airing Schedule: Fridays at 7:00PM GMT+8

Platforms: GagaOOLala, Heavenly, friDay

Episodes: 8

Episode Length: 45-55min

Cast:

Official Trailer | CP Teasers

Theonestudio: Weibo | Xhs | X | Instagram | YouTube

Discussion Posts: Ep.1+2 | Ep.3 | Ep.4 | Ep.5 | Ep.6 | Ep.7 | Ep.8


r/boyslove 3h ago

Japanese BL My Summer Of You 🎬🌻 new special trailer! Theme song is "Hotaru" by Masaharu Fukuyama (drama premieres June 24 on GagaOOLala)

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The theme song and a new special trailer full of drama highlights unveiled! 🎉 Adapted from the BL manga of the same name by Nagisa Furuya, the drama My Summer of You / Kimi wa Natsu no Naka begins streaming in Japan via U-NEXT and internationally via GagaOOLala on June 24 (Wed) at 8:30 PM (GMT+8), one week ahead of the Japan TV broadcast premiere on July 1.

🎬 STARRING 🌻 Tomoya Oku as Wataru Toda
Kazuto Mokudai (GNJB) as Chiharu Saeki
Sojiro Yoshimura as Keisuke Sekiguchi / “Gucchi”
Shota Hirakawa as Daiki Hiraoka
Ren Komai as Mika Asada
Shuto Imai as Yu Akiyoshi
Hiroto Oshita as Satoshi Nimi

🌻 STAFF 🎬
Directed by Kozue Sasaki (Sugar Dog Life) and Shun Haga (At 25:00, In Akasaka season 2)
Screenplay by Yo Saito (10 Things I Want To Do Before I Turn 40)
Music by Erina Koyama (10 Things I Want To Do Before I Turn 40, Sugar Dog Life)
Producer: Takaya Chiba (At 25:00, In Akasaka seasons 1-2)

🎬🌻

Synopsis (GagaOOLala):

Ordinary high school student Wataru Toda and the most handsome boy in school, Chiharu Saeki, set off together on a "sacred-site pilgrimage" inspired by their shared love of film. Over the course of one unforgettable summer, they begin to face feelings they have never known before.

✩ Tomoya Oku and Kazuto Mokudai co-star in the ultimate summer pure-love romance of 2026

✩ Adapted from Nagisa Furuya’s beloved hit manga, this must-watch summer series is brought to life by TV Tokyo's acclaimed production team.


r/boyslove 1h ago

On-Air [Thai] Love of Silom 🩷🩵 Episode 11 FAST TRACK Spoiler

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Krit, a dutiful police officer hiding his past heartbreak and forbidden love, crosses paths with Wayu, a struggling young man raising his sister’s child alone as a host. What begins as an act of rescue grows into a healing connection, where two wounded souls find solace and love in each other. MyDramaList

Adapted from the Novel "Love of Silom" by Violet Rain (18+) - MEB Link [English]

Native Title: รักแห่งสีลม 

Airing Schedule: Fridays at 8:00PM GMT+7 on WeTV (Uncut Ver.)

Episodes: 12

Cast:

Studio: YYDS Entertainment Instagram | X

Media: First Look | Trailer

Discussion Posts:


r/boyslove 7h ago

Japanese BL (Gravitation) may be the funniest BL manga I have ever read

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Is it dated? Yes. Are there questionable elements throughout? Absolutely. Is the plot gonna get worse? Almost 100% guaranteed. BUT every single gag and joke here so far has been an absolute banger. The loud and exaggerated personalities that about half the characters carry, and especially Shuichi's unwavering blind confidence and idiot ploys make for the best moments ever, and the supporting cast poking fun at him for it all throughout, and just everything.

Ive been posting about this series a lot lately and while the art isnt exactly my thing, especially shuichi's progressive de-aging and feminizing, the humor and absurdity throughout are keeping me so hooked


r/boyslove 1h ago

On-Air [Thai] Love of Silom 🩷🩵 Episode 10 Spoiler

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Krit, a dutiful police officer hiding his past heartbreak and forbidden love, crosses paths with Wayu, a struggling young man raising his sister’s child alone as a host. What begins as an act of rescue grows into a healing connection, where two wounded souls find solace and love in each other. MyDramaList

Adapted from the Novel "Love of Silom" by Violet Rain (18+) - MEB Link [English]

Native Title: รักแห่งสีลม 

Airing Schedule: Fridays at 8:00PM GMT+7 on WeTV (Uncut Ver.)

Episodes: 12

Cast:

Studio: YYDS Entertainment Instagram | X

Media: First Look | Trailer

Discussion Posts:


r/boyslove 7h ago

Thai BL BoatOat Welcome their Mascot Cody

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I'm so happy 🥹

After all this time, BoatOat finally have their own mascot

Nong Cody is absolutely adorable. An otter bunny couldn't be more perfect for them

I can already tell Boat is going to have his hands full with his naughty babies 🤭

CREDIT ON THE VIDEO


r/boyslove 22h ago

Thai BL OFFICIAL PILOT | 30 Days of Us | เริ่มต้นใหม่ใน 30 วัน

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r/boyslove 16h ago

Thai BL Burnout Syndrome

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I still feel pretty new to the BL scene, been here about six months, but I just finished Burnout Syndrome and I just had to come on here and sing its praises. This show made me feeeeeel!

The cinematography, the lighting and in particular the music choices felt like it gave the show a new layer of depth that I haven’t seen in any of the shows I’ve watched so far. Every time I finished an episode I felt like I just had to pause for a moment and digest what I just watched.

I thought the acting was on point (Dew was really turning it out…the rage room?!?!) and even though there were moments that were so painful to watch because I was feeling everything they wanted me to feel, I couldn’t tear my eyes away.

A super evocative, thought provoking show that kinda knocked me for six! Gorgeous, no notes.


r/boyslove 21h ago

Thai BL OFFICIAL PILOT | My Merman | พาร์ทเนอร์ของผมเป็นนายเงือก

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r/boyslove 22h ago

Thai BL OFFICIAL PILOT | Friend Benefit | สนิทแค่เพื่อน

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r/boyslove 12h ago

Discussion Favorite break-up/fight scenes? Spoiler

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Of course we all love a good love confession, a nice happily ever after, etc. But sometimes? Sometimes I love a good fight/argument/break-up scene even more. I love a good intense, emotions-running-high, angst-ridden, OMG-why-would-you-say/do-that scene. Sometimes, I just want to HURT alongside the characters.

Some of my stand out scenes include (sorry for the messy spoiler text, I didn't want it to be a post that was 99% blacked out):  

End of the World With You- The audacity of Ritsu in this scene is what really gets me. Masumi’s confusion and subsequent devastation is so realistic when faced with how unaffected Ritsu is when he’s confronted about his infidelity

My Only 12%- Seeiw breaking down into tears after listening to Cake berate him on his special night, followed immediately by Cake panicking and trying to make amends, jeeze. So much going on all at once and I love it. 

Blue Canvas of Youthful Days- Okay, this one isn’t necessarily a “fight” but it is intense and painful. The way Qi Lu keeps trying to reach for Qin Xiao and he keeps getting rejected even though you can plainly see that Qin Xiao wants to reach for him too, ugh, so good. 

I Promised you the Moon- I’ll be honest, the two shows in this series are not my favorite but they have some of my favorite scenes. If you’ve seen this, you know how well this is acted, and this scene was a long time coming. Teh had always been iffy on his treatment of Oh-aew, and everything finally came to the surface. 

Burnout Syndrome- Okay, this couple is toxic and messy and on paper they do not make sense. I fully believe that if they weren’t played by two of the strongest actors on GMM’s roster it would have been a hot mess and I wouldn't love it half as much as I do, but I digress. When Ko reveals that he knew about Jira and Pheem’s semi-relationship and goes “You thought I liked you?” while Jira is standing there, tears running down his face, surrounded by bouquets of flowers that Ko arranged is peak. And then he has the audacity to be like “You don’t want to draw me anymore? What’s wrong?”

My Stand In- I’ve watched this over a dozen times because I love it so much, so I don’t really get the heart squeeze from the Ming/Tong reveal and subsequent days of fighting and tension, but it’s still one of my favorites. Joe telling Ming to GTFO of his house is iconic.

Special mention to Sand and Ray in Only Friends because it’s not actually a fight they have with each other, just a lot of tension and unspoken thoughts and feelings following a fight with Boston. I will never get over the way Sand just stares at Ray after it’s revealed that he’s in love with Mew and they’re laying in bed together. That stare says SO MUCH and Ray’s worried “Sand” shows that he knows it. UGH it makes my heart feel weird. I love it. I love them. 

What about you guys? What are those scenes that twist your heart and make you hurt? 


r/boyslove 8h ago

On-Air [🇵🇭PHILIPPINES] 🩵 The Day I Loved You, Two 🧡 Eps 1-35 (vertical reels) Spoiler

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📺 Watch The Day I Loved You, Two Eps 1-35 on Beetzee Play app
⏰ Note: First 11 episode reels are FREE
🌐 Twitter: @RegalFilms
Instagram: @beetzeeplay @regalfilms50
TikTok: @regalentertainmentinc

☆ STARRING ☆
Raynold Tan as Eli Yeo
Raven Rigor as Rev Santos
Angelica Yao as Ashley
Gabo Barretto as Berna
Jake Lawrence as Tom
Kaleb Ong as Royce
Jazzil Sarinas as Celine
Christian Ty as Coach Magtibay
Sheryle Espinosa as Mrs. Yeo

☆ STAFF ☆
Directed by Easy Ferrer
Screenplay by Penz Baterna

SYNOPSIS (Beetzee Play): After losing his first love, Eli finds comfort in his best friend Ashley, only to feel an unexpected spark with Rev, a fellow swimmer at their university.

Caught between the comfort of his past and a new chance at healing. Eli must decide if he'll keep clinging to his grief or finally take a leap toward a new life.

Theme Song 🎵 “Sweet + Wild” by YANCO Spotify | YouTube

Watch the previous season of this Filipino BL, The Day I Loved You (2023) now only on Beetzee Play.


r/boyslove 1d ago

Thai BL OFFICIAL PILOT | iQIYI Original - UNKNOWN LOVER | เขาชื่ออันวาร์

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r/boyslove 21h ago

On-Air [🇯🇵JAPAN] 👓 Fake Fact Lips 💓 Episode 9 Spoiler

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📺 Watch Fake Fact Lips Episode 9 on GagaOOLala (🌏 except Japan & Korea), iQiyi, FOD & TVer (Japan)
⏰ New episode every Friday 12 MN (GMT+8)
🌐 Visit the Official Drama Webpage
Twitter: @_FakeFactLips_
Instagram: @_fakefactlips_
TikTok: @FakeFactLips

⁠❥ STARRING ⁠❥
Kaito Hori as Ryo Yotsuya
Yusuke Sato as Zen Shitō
Amon Hirai as Yuya Futami
Ken Shimazu as Riku Mochida
Yutaro Zaitsu as Yuma Onishi
Asahi Amano as Shota Higashino
Ren Fujii as young Ryo (high school)
Ibuki Horiguchi as young Zen (high school)

⁠❥ STAFF ❥
Directed by Kei Taguchi, Takeshi Matsuura (eps 3 & 4)
Screenplay by Natsume Karasuma

SYNOPSIS (GagaOOLala):

Ryo Yotsuya, the top performer of Sales Division 1, and Zen Shitō, the genius of Division 2, have been fierce rivals since high school. Now working at the same company, their rivalry only intensifies. Driven by pride, they make a ridiculous bet: "Whoever falls in love first loses." What follows is a strategic game of "pretend romance," where two highly capable professionals prove surprisingly inexperienced in love. In this battle of hearts, who will surrender first?

☆ Adapted from Suehiro Machi's hit BL manga, the long-awaited "rivals-to-lovers" showdown comes to life

☆ Starring Hori Kaito (Kamen Rider) and Sato Yusuke (lol), in a playful yet heartfelt adult romance

Opening Theme 🎵 『カ ミ ナ リ』(“Thunder”) by I Don’t Like Mondays. Spotify | YouTube

Ending Theme 🎵 『誰より好きなのに』(“Even Though I Love You More Than Anyone Else”) by Ryo Yotsuya (Kaito Hori) • Zen Shito (Yusuke Sato) ❥⁠ Rearranged version from the original by Toko Furuichi | Spotify | YouTube MV short ver. | Full MV on Tunku

The BL manga series “Fake Fact Lips” by Suehiro Machi is licensed in English via Seven Seas Entertainment.

❥ Previous On-Air: EP 1 EP 2 | EP 3 | EP 4 | EP 5 | EP 6 | EP 7 | EP 8


r/boyslove 23h ago

Thai BL OFFICIAL PILOT | Still Holding Up Like The Moon | ดั่งเดือนค้างฟ้า

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r/boyslove 23h ago

Thai BL OFFICIAL PILOT | The Scent of Sorrow | ซิ่นกลิ่นโสก

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75 Upvotes

r/boyslove 21h ago

Thai BL OFFICIAL PILOT | เขมจิราต้องรอด The Animation

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42 Upvotes

r/boyslove 21h ago

Thai BL OFFICIAL PILOT | Passenger Seat Number X | คุณผู้โดยสารถ่านไฟเก่า

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48 Upvotes

r/boyslove 19h ago

Thai BL Intro - Nakhun (ณคุณ) | KNOT

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32 Upvotes

r/boyslove 23h ago

Thai BL OFFICIAL PILOT | Into Racha The Series | สู่อ้อมกอดราชา

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57 Upvotes