unconventional romances we all love to watch. These are some of my favorite bl’s. Some are romantic, sexy, happy, sad, and heartfelt. So happy Viki is embracing these story lines. ENJOY!

BL DRAMAS

Bai Luo Yin (Timmy Xu) discovers that his estranged mother has remarried a high-ranking official, making him stepbrothers with Gu Hai (Johnny Huang), his new classmate. Navigating the complexities of their new family dynamic, Luo Yin must confront the tensions of adolescence and the challenges of living under the same roof as someone who was once a stranger. As they clash with each other and collaborate with their classmates, the lines between rivalry and camaraderie blur, leading them to explore a deeper connection. Can these stepbrothers redefine their relationship beyond mere family ties, or will the weight of their circumstances drive them apart? This 2016 Chinese BL drama, based on a novel by Zhu Wen Jiao (Chai Ji Dan), was directed by Ding Wei.

Addicted

The Addicted Team

Love has a way of drawing you toward a particular person.

“HIStory 1” is a 2017 Taiwanese web dramas series that explores the different manifestations of fated love. It comprises three separate stories in three episodes: “HIStory: My Hero,” “HIStory: Stay Away From Me” and “HIStory: Obsessed.” The series was followed by “HIStory 2” in 2018.

In “HIStory: My Hero,” a dead woman’s spirit takes over the body of a young man, and she has only one week to make her old boyfriend fall in love with her new male body!

In “HIStory: Stay Away From Me,” a meddling friend tries to make sparks fly between a superstar and his new stepbrother.

“HIStory: Obsessed,” a young man who dies in an accident and becomes reincarnated tries to keep himself from falling for the same man all over again!

HIStory 1

Can love distinguish between right and wrong?

“HIStory 2” is a 2018 Taiwanese web dramas series that explores the issues of right and wrong in love. It comprises two separate stories cover four episodes each: “HIStory: Right or Wrong” and “HIStory: Boundary Crossing.” The series was preceded by “HIStory 1” in 2017.

In “HIStory: Right or Wrong,” an college professor who is a single father falls for a younger male student.

In “HIStory: Crossing the Line,” two stepbrothers try to repress their socially unacceptable feelings for each other, while a former volleyball player is drawn to a temperamental young player.

HIStory 2

Buddy Buddy

LINE TV

After a deadly shooting leaves a police officer and a crime boss dead, Meng Shao Fei (Jake Hsu) spends four years tracking down Tang Yi (Chris Wu), the only survivor and new head of the Hsin-Tien Group. Both men are searching for answers, but Tang Yi seems intent on exacting his own form of justice, harboring a dark secret that complicates his motives. Locked in a dangerous game of wits, Tang Yi and Shao Fei are kidnapped together, forcing them to team up to escape while blurring the lines between loyalty, desire, and revenge. Will their deadly dance lead to the truth—or to destruction? This 2019 Taiwanese drama, written by Lin Pei Yu and directed by Li Ching Jung, is the third installment in the “HIStory” series.

HIStory 3: Trapped

Han Tae Joo (Han Gi Chan), heir to a powerful business family, can hardly catch a break from his oppressive parents – to the point that his close friend, Gang Gook (Jang Eui Soo), serves as his unofficial bodyguard. But as their high school days unfold, they begin questioning whether their bond goes beyond friendship. When a new student, Hye Mi (Choi Gyu Ri), shows interest in Gang Gook, tension mounts between the two boys. Will this spark Tae Joo and Gang Gook to confront their feelings, or will it push them apart for good? This 2020 South Korean BL series was directed by Hwang Da Seul.

Where Your Eyes Linger

Rakuten TV

Highschooler Ito (Shirasu Jin) is a serious, hard-working student aged 17 years. But he is also bored and feels unfulfilled.

On his way home from school, Ito often plays a sort of game, challenging himself to walk along a long white line in the road.

One day, while he is playing his lonely game, he comes across another high school student, the naïve but friendly Nishi (Raiku). Ito instantly falls for Nishi’s uncomplicated charms.

The duo meets again, but they only ever seem to get to spend time together when they are returning home from school. In a fit of passion, Ito suddenly kisses Nishi – and is overjoyed to discover that Nishi also has feelings for him.

The tale follows the two boys as they transition out of late childhood, and into adulthood – and are forced to take on brand new challenges that test their love at every turn.

This drama was based on the hit manga title of the same name, which was released in 2017.

“Life~ Love on the Line” is a 2020 Japanese drama series directed by Ninomiya Takashi.

Life~Love on the Line

💞 Strings of Fate 💞 Team

KKTV

Growing up in a large, wealthy family, the three Yuan brothers never wanted for anything. Despite the three of them being only half brothers, the trio was incredibly close, their familial bonds undeniably strong. Whatever the brothers faced, they always faced together. But as they grew older, they began to realize that some things they just couldn’t share, especially when it came to matters of the heart.

Now older, Yuan Jun Cheng (Lee Shi Kang), Yuan Jun Dao (Will Chang), and Yuan Jun Ping (Jerom Huang Alouf) have all felt the overwhelming tide of emotions that comes with love. But the journey has been anything but easy. Fighting against the sweeping tide of feelings that have continually beat against them, telling them things like “no”, “impossible”, and “cannot”, the three brothers must find a way to overcome some of life’s most difficult challenges, as they pursue that which the heart wants most of all: to be loved.

A touching story of love and brotherhood, “Because of You 2020” is a 2020 boy love romance directed by Zero Chou.

Because of You 2020

High school students Xiang Hao Ting (Song Wei En) and Yu Xi Gu (Huang Juan Zhi) are polar opposites: Hao Ting is a rebellious extrovert, while Xi Gu is a reserved bookworm. When Hao Ting’s girlfriend takes an unexpected interest in Xi Gu, it puts the quiet student directly in Hao Ting’s crosshairs. Initially driven by jealousy and rivalry, Hao Ting’s confrontations with Xi Gu reveal deeper layers of their personalities. As Hao Ting’s troubled past and Xi Gu’s painful loss come to light, their animosity gradually transforms into an unexpected bond. Through clashes and shared vulnerabilities, the power of love and understanding might just bring these unlikely souls together before their high school days end. This 2019 Taiwanese BL drama, part of the third installment of the “HIStory” series, was directed by Tsai Mi Chieh.

HIStory 3: Make Our Days Count

BL Lovers Team

Sangha (Han Se Jin), a spirited sprinter, and Jinwon (Cheon Seung Ho), a marathon record-holder, find their lives intertwining. Sangha's infectious positivity stands in stark contrast to Jinwon's relentless pursuit of excellence, leading to a rocky start when Jinwon reluctantly accepts Sangha as his pacemaker. As they train together, they can’t help but grow closer, revealing deeper feelings that challenge their friendship and ambitions. But with the pressures of competition looming, can they risk their goals for the sake of love? Their journey on and off the track is a race against time, and the finish line may redefine what winning truly means. This 2020 Korean BL drama was directed by Park Seon Jae.

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