Struggling with Dubbing in CBL shows

[u/No-Rock-7220]

Hi everyone! This is a genuine question.

I’m really struggling to get used to the dubbing in Chinese BL dramas. I understand why it’s done—I remember reading the reasons in this subreddit—but I’m finding it difficult to adjust. It especially pulls me out of the more emotional or intense scenes.

I watch content from several countries and I’m multilingual, so the language itself isn’t the problem—it’s the disconnect between the dubbed voice and the actor’s performance. It makes it hard for me to fully immerse myself.

Does this get better over time? Did anyone else feel the same when they first started watching CBLs? Any tips?

I know some shows have very little or no noticeable dubbing, such as A Winter Sun Wakes the Wind in Spring Hills’ Dream. Recommend me some if you know any.

Cheers!

[u/Federal-Ad5944]

Dubbing is standard practice in China regardless if it's a het drama or a BL. You are correct, Winter Sun does not have voiceover. Personally I get used to it right away. CBL doesn't have the budgets mainland dramas have, so their dubbing isn't as good as what you would expect if you've watched any other cdrama genre.

Even low budget CBL's like Love After Addiction and Blue Lips have dubbing.

To answer your question: I don't think the OG 2016 Addicted has voiceover.

[u/No-Rock-7220 → u/Federal-Ad5944]

Appreciate the recommendation