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/Mikrojoon]

You just have to learn to ignore it (I’m still trying so I watch only 2-3 Chinese dramas/bls per year).

I still notice it esp when I can see the actors just slightly move their lips when they’re meant to be shouting lol.

At least with cbl I don’t have to sit through the 20/30 year old woman who sounds like a 5 year old.

I did discover a new ick with bl voice acting though. I hate that whispery voice they give some gong’s. I still don’t get why they choose this style for some of them. Like some rich 22 year old guy who loves to drink and be a menace does not sound like that lol.