A mini collection of boys who are looking for their own definition of true love.

Oh Boy! Love

Growing up, Lee Wan (Lee Jong Hyuk) and Shin Gi Tae (Lee Seung Gyu) were best friends, but an unexpected confession from Wan drove Ki Tae away. Seven years later, the two find their paths crossing unexpectedly when Wan interviews for an open position at Ki Tae’s gaming company. Landing the job as an illustrator for an upcoming dating simulator, the former best friends inevitably gravitate toward one another, but this time, things are different. Could love spark between them this second time around? This 2023 South Korean romance series was directed by Lim Hyun Hee.

Our Dating Sim

Re:Try First Love Game

Skilled archer Lee Da Yeol (Jae Han) has secured a scholarship to a prestigious school, but a run-in with the school’s most popular student, Jo Tae Hyeon (Ye Chan), threatens to ruin everything. With his scholarship in jeopardy, Da Yeol is desperate to distance himself from Tae Hyeon and the wild rumors that seem to follow them everywhere. Unfortunately, no matter how hard he tries, Tae Hyeon refuses to leave Da Yeol’s side. Unable to shake Tae Hyeon, Da Yeol spends his days loathing his shadow but the more time he spends with him, the more conflicted his feelings become; leaving him to wonder, where exactly does the line between hate and love end? Adapted from the webtoon of the same name by Dong Mul, this 2023 South Korean romance drama was directed by Song Soo Rim and Kim Jin Chul.

A Shoulder to Cry on

When Han Ji Yu (Kim Joon Hyung), a savvy marketing whiz from a top liquor company, is tasked with wooing the hottest restaurant in town, he doesn’t expect to hit a brick wall—especially one as handsome and stubborn as Chef Park Ki Hoon (Won Do Hyun). With a temper as hot as his kitchen, Ki Hoon refuses to let any drop of alcohol into his restaurant, dashing Ji Yu’s hopes of a perfect partnership. But Ji Yu isn’t one to take no for an answer. Armed with charm, creativity, and a dash of mischief, he’s determined to crack the chef’s tough exterior. As their worlds collide in a simmering battle of wits and wills, these two men might just find themselves intoxicated by something stronger than any drink—love. This is a 2023 South Korean drama series directed by Kim Jin Yeol.

All the Liquors

🍷 Drunken Lovers 💕 Team

Salesman Fumiya Ikegami (Kosuke Suzuki) meets illustrator Ritsu Okusawa (Kyoya Honda) in a coffee shop, sparking romance between them. After a heated argument, Fumiya wants to break up, but is soon injured in an accident that results in memory loss. Ritsu can't remember meeting Fumiya or ending their relationship. Seeing this as a second chance, Fumiya decides to win Ritsu’s heart all over again. Will rekindling their love be more challenging the second time around? This 2023 Japanese BL drama series was directed by Yuka Yasukawa and Natsuki Takahashi.

Jack o' Frost

Wintry Lovers team

Smalltown university freshman Ji Hyun (Oh Jun Taek) struggles to form meaningful relationships upon moving to Seoul – until he meets Jae Won (Lim Ji Sub), an older student who’s just finished his mandatory military service. The two bond when they start attending the same surfing club. As Ji Hyun starts getting into this new activity, the two men share an unexpected kiss. Jae Won then pretends nothing happened between them. Was this kiss really the result of a fleeting attraction – or could it pave the way for a lasting romance? “The Eighth Sense” is a 2023 South Korean BL drama series that was directed by Baek Inu and Werner Du Plessis.

The Eighth Sense

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Nerdy young man Toh (Seng Wichai Saefant) harbors a secret crush on his popular, athletic, and charismatic fellow student, Nuea (Billy Patchanon Ounsa-ard). When Toh captures an impressive photo of Nuea playing basketball, the entire university takes notice, briefly thrusting Toh into the spotlight. This unexpected attention leads Nuea’s sister to hire Toh as a photographer for a family event, drawing the nervous Toh into Nuea’s orbit. As they spend more time together, Toh realizes that his unapproachable crush might not be as unobtainable as he once thought. Could Toh’s wild romantic dreams actually come true? This 2022 Thai BL drama series was directed by Cheewin Thanamin Wongskulphat.

Secret Crush On You

My Creepy Sweet Lover

When news breaks that a massive meteorite is on a collision course with Earth, the entire planet plunges into chaos. With only 10 days until humanity's extinction, Masumi Nishina (Toshiki Seto) quits his dead-end office job, choosing to spend his final days immersed in books at his alma mater’s campus library. To his surprise, his ex, Ritsu Kusakabe (Nakata Keisuke), has also returned to their college. Their reunion is tense, as they parted on bad terms, but as the end of the world looms, they begin to reconsider their past and whether it's the perfect time to reignite their long-dormant passion. Based on the hit manga series of the same name, this 2023 Japanese series was directed by Koichiro Miki.

The End Of The World With You

 Till a (big) bang do us part

Ha Yeon Wu (Han Jung Wan) was once the toast of Chungmuro – Seoul, South Korea’s answer to Hollywood. As a maverick movie director, his debut film was a hit for both filmgoers and critics. But after this auspicious start, he fell into a slump. He is now listless and unsure if he is really cut out to be a top movie director after all. One day, he is reunited with Seong Wu Jae (Kang Jun Kyu), a famous fiction writer who he once knew – but has not spoken to since an acrimonious misunderstanding. Wu Jae also has demons, however. His first love ended in sadness, and he took solace in his writing, eventually going on to become a prolific author. Their meeting sparks a stormy romance fuelled by their past mishap. Will this relationship heal Wu Jae’s wounds – and lift Yeon Wu out of his slump? “Individual Circumstances” is a 2023 South Korean drama series that was directed by director Kim Jin Yeol.

Individual Circumstances

Is It Love Again 💞 Team

Delivery worker Tai Che Ni (Sean Chang) is on his way to hand over a package to a man named Hai Yi (Linus Wang) when he’s suddenly transported 22 years into the future to 2022. He manages to locate Hai Yi, who turns out to be the heir to a massively lucrative business group empire. Distraught, Che Ni longs to return “home” to 2000, but as he begins to spend time with Hai Yi, they start developing feelings for one another. Che Ni even discovers a tender side to the business heir that most people know nothing about. Meanwhile, love may also be on the horizon for distant company manager Liang Wen Hsen (Anson Chen), and his office’s newest recruit – the tender-hearted orphan Lin Huai En (Jason Tauh). Will love help solve these men’s problems, or will it only create new issues? This 2022 Taiwanese BL drama, directed by Nancy Chen, is the fifth installment in the “HIStory” series.

HIStory 5: Love In The Future

Time Travelers of Love 💘

Wu Seung Hyeon (Moon Ji Yong) has very little experience in love or work, but his luck changes fast when he lands a dream internship at a high-flying advertising company. On his first day at work, his heart skips a beat when he has a run-in with the incredibly attractive but aloof Kim Jong Chan (Kwon Hyuk). Later, he is stunned to learn that Jong Chan is his new boss! Seung Hyeon tries to keep things professional and suppress his feelings for Jong Chan, but this proves to be an almost insurmountable challenge. Will Seung Hyeon keep his emotions in check – or will romance spoil his plans? This 2022 South Korean BL drama was based on a webtoon by Moscareto and was directed by Kim Jho Kwang Soo.

The New Employee

A group of very different young men who once attended high schools in the same neighborhood is dealt a new hand when university days begin. Their number includes the confident Golf (Phachara Suansri) and the more reticent Gun (Chalongrat Novsamrong). The first two met many years ago in high school, but the latter’s acne problems made him painfully shy. Although he has romantic feelings for Golf, Gun is concerned that Golf will think the worse of him, so keeps his “true” identity a secret. Then there is Champ (Tanatorn Saenangkanikorn), whose loving family has paid for him to rent a large room. However, try as he might to have fun in his new settings, he can’t help but miss his family.

Meanwhile, Em (Supakrit Charoonmatha) has moved into a dorm room and is trying to keep in touch with his close friend Name (Teshin Anusananan) – even though the latter isn’t at university with the rest of the gang. Instead, he has remained at home, never saying a word, and pining for Em all the time. The womanizing Nan (Mean Phiravich Attachitsataporn) is Em’s new roommate. As the group tries to navigate life in the brave new world of mobile communication and internet-based chat apps like MSN Messenger, could Cupid come calling...and bring some of these young men together?

“Remember Me” is a 2022 Thai drama series that was directed by Mean Phiravich Attachitsataporn, Nipitpon Muangsinun, and New Siwaj Sawatmaneekul.

Remember Me

 Do You Remember team 

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Despite his many charms, Rain (Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai) has never been able to capture the attention of the only girl he has ever liked. With her interest captured entirely by the school’s bad boy, Phayu (Boss Chaikamon Sermsongwittaya), Rain doesn’t stand a chance. Determined to ruin Phayu’s reputation, Rain vows to make Phayu fall madly in love with him. Meanwhile, Rain’s best friend Sky (Peat Wasuthorn Chaijinda) finds himself hesitantly falling for Prapai (Fort Thitipong Sengngai). Soon swept up by a tidal wave of emotions, are any of these boys willing to accept what their feelings might mean? Adapted from the novels “Love Storm” and “Love Sky” by MAME, this is a 2022 Thai BL romance drama directed by Neti Suwanjinda.

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