My BL shows
Absolute Favorites:
- The Untamed
- Stay with Me
- Utsukushii Kare series, including Utsukushii Kare Season 2 and My Beautiful Man: Eternal
- I Told Sunset about You series, including Last Twilight in Phuket and I Promised You the Moon
- Our Dating Sim
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1. 2 Moons 2 A Série
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
Cliffhanger ending was unexpected.
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2. 2 Moons A Série
Thai Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
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3. 2 Worlds
Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
Currently on-hold
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4. 21 Days Theory
Thai Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
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5. 25 Ji, Akasaka de
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
IMO, it took too long get revealed but watch ep 7 before you decide you're done with the show. It's a key episode.
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6. 2gether: A Série
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
The show is super popular and funny. The MLs are our high-five bros.
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7. 4Minutes (Sultrier Version)
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Satisfying ending. I was glued to the screen and paying attention to everything, all the dialog and details very carefully. It's just that kind of show, because if you blink, you might miss a crucial clue.
IMO, the NC scenes were gratuitous and didn't add to the plot. They could have shown less skin and it wouldn't have changed the plot. -
8. A Boss and a Babe
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
HR nightmare of CEO dating his intern? As much as Cher and Gun tried to keep their romance secret, everyone seemed to know anyway.
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9. A Melhor História
Thai Drama - 2021, 3 episodes
We deserve a Season 2.
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10. A Primeira História De Amor
Korean Special - 2021, 2 episodes
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder."
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11. A Saborosa Flórida
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
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12. Academia de Ótimos Homens
Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
Body transformation, supernatural.
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13. Addicted Heroin (Uncut Ver.)
Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
I watched this reframing it in my mind, meaning not really considering it an adaptation of Are You Addicted? by CJD. Taking it at face value, it was entertaining enough.
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14. Admirador Secreto
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
A hidden gem.
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15. Ai Long Nai
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Cute and fluffy with married couple Porsch Apiwat Apiwatsayree and Arm Sappanyoo Panatkool playing Ai's parents.
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16. Ai Nhai
Thai Special - 2023, 1 episode
Sequel to Ai Long Nhai
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17. Ameiro Paradox
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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18. Amor do Meu Curry
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Currently on-hold
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19. Amor Pelo Amor
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
An unusual show where the ML wakes up within a game and must complete certain missions in a given timeframe. Incredibly well-acted and well-produced.
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20. Amor Por Acaso
Thai Drama - 2018, 14 episodes
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21. Até nos Encontrarmos Novamente: A Série
Thai Drama - 2019, 17 episodes
TW: Suicide
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22. Avançar Bravamente
Chinese Drama - 2017, 30 episodes
Censored Adaptation Of Same-sex Original Work
Cut short due to censorship. BTS found on YouTube are plentiful and entertaining, showing this was far from bromance.
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23. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
MLs families have been enemies even before they were born, and they are next-door neighbors. Rivals to lovers trope that's well done. Episode 5 rooftop scene was epic.
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24. Bad Guy My Boss
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Currently watching
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25. Bake Me Please Special Episode
Thai Special - 2024, 1 episode
I didn't feel like this added anything to the original series.
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26. Be Mine SuperStar
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Far from perfect but I really enjoyed this one with First playing the more serious/reserved character. Ja was the fun, immature college student which he played perfectly.
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27. Be My Favorite
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Pisaeng = green flag boyfriend
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28. Bed Friend: Uncut
Thai Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Leads had excellent chemistry. One of the few BL series that mentions counseling and medication for treating depression. I was pretty impressed.
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29. Behind the Love
Korean Movie - 2023
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30. Blueming
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
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31. Boku mo Aitsu mo Shinrodesu
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
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32. Bon Appetit
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Fluffy story
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33. Bump Up Business
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Cute story, absolute fan service for OnlyOneOf fans.
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34. Causa da Morte
Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes
A small town has an unusual number of deaths and the medical examiner starts investigating. MaxTul are the BL kings and I'm glad they left left us MoD as part of their legacy. Their skin ship is perfect.
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35. Cerimônia de Casamento do Ryu Sun Bi
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
Gender bender
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36. Check Out
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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37. Check Out Exclusive Episode
Thai Special - 2022, 1 episode
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38. Check Out: Special Episode
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
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39. Cherry Magic
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
A wonderful adaptation of the Japanese 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii but they made it truly Thai. The leads, who always have amazing chemistry, did not disappoint. I have a very slight preference for the Thai version.
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40. Cherry Magic!
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
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41. Cherry Magic! Trinta Anos de Virgindade Podem Fazer de Você um Mago?!
Japanese Movie - 2022
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42. Choco Milk Shake
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
RomCom, Fantasy
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43. City of Stars
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
A cute series where an actor has a crush on his neighbor before even meeting him. It's quite endearing and I found it an easy and enjoyable watch.
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44. Colegas de Quarto do Poongduck 304
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
This was interesting to me from the start. And I really liked how it ended.
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45. Companheiros no Amor
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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46. Contei ao pôr do sol sobre você
Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes
This is one of the best coming of age LGBTQ+ stories I have seen. Set in Phuket, the scenery is breath-taking. It's well-acted, well-directed, and I loved it. In Teh, we have a character confused about his sexuality as he finds himself attracted to his long-term crush Tan and to Oh-aew, his former best friend with whom he has recently reunited. TW: This emotional drama is not your typical BL.
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47. Cosmetic Playlover
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
From comments I've read, this has been toned down from the manga which had SA. Since I didn't read the manga, I got a fluffy version instead, which I enjoyed.
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48. Cupcake à Moda Antiga
Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes
So, so cute!! And a great example that love is not just for teens. Our characters are 29 and 39 when they decide to pursue their great love.
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49. Cutie Pie: Special Episode
Thai Special - 2023, 4 episodes
Prequel: Cutie Pie
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50. Dangerous Romance
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
High school setting, bullying, social class differences. Not much "danger" in their romance. As much as their interactions seem natural, their kissing scenes were awkward.
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51. Dark Blue Kiss
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
Prequel: Kiss Me Again: Pete-Kao
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52. Deep Night
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
NC scenes were nicely done
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53. Desconhecido
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Excellent chemistry between the leads, found family, forbidden love. Steamy NC scene.
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54. Desejo A Você: Sua Melodia Do Meu Coração
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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55. Destiny Seeker
Thai Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
What happens when the heads of rivals dorms fall for each other? How long can they keep it a secret from their friends? Great chemistry between the leads and episode 10's NC scene was hot. (Note that this didn't have an international release so the MDL rating is unusually low for such a good show, probably because it was impossible to find good subtitles).
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56. Dia dos Namorados / Rokkaku
Japanese Special - 2020, 1 episode
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57. Dinosaur Love
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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58. Docinho
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Arranged marriage trope where the MLs have been engaged since childhood. One of them went abroad for school and when he returned, their relationship was more distant. As the younger one is completing his university degree, they get to know each other again but it seems awkward, esp. since the younger one is hiding many facets of himself. The leads have amazing chemistry.
The second couple have a weird relationship that's not properly explained, but we get their back story in the spin-off Naughty Babe. -
59. Eien no Kino
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Mystery, Romance, Drama, Supernatural. Emotional.
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60. En of Love: Mecânica do Amor
Thai Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
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61. Entre Nós
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
This was a spin-off of Until We Meet Again and is Win and Team's story. There's undeniable attraction between them but they are in this uncertain stage in their relationship for a long time because of how it all started.
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62. Enxergando o Seu Amor
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 13 episodes
Currently watching
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63. Erro Semântico
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Opposites attract in a university setting. Incredibly well executed.
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64. Escritor Adorável
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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65. Eu Não
Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
Twins White and Black have a psychic connection. When Black ends up in the hospital, White takes his place to find out who hurt him. Action, Thriller, Mystery
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66. Eu Te Prometi a Lua
Thai Drama - 2021, 5 episodes
This is the sequel to ITSAY. It's a roller coaster ride for your emotions, but if you recall your college years and all the bad decisions you made, maybe you'll sympathize with the characters a little better. They're in their late teens to early 20s, and they don't communicate well. As a budding actor, Teh is being ruled by his emotions and passion. Oh-aew has a group of loyal friends who made me laugh and made me cry. TW: infidelity
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67. Fique Comigo
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
This is an incredible BL, full of details and "clues" about the MLs' growing closeness, from the posters and artwork on the walls and the color schemes of clothing, lighting, etc. You can search for the Reddit on-air discussions for additional details, which was esp. useful for me on culture/language insights. SWM was adapted from book 1 of the novel "Are You Addicted?" by Chai Ji Dan, who was the screenwriter for this drama. I'm disappointed that Season 2 was cancelled.
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68. First Note of Love
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
A story of fulfilling your dreams, losing them then having a second chance. This was a delightfully endearing show, where a fan meets his hero and is disappointed. They slowly learn to lean on each other to achieve their goals.
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69. Flores de Cerejeira Depois do Inverno
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
MLs live in the same home but rarely hang out. High school to college romance.
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70. For Him
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
This could have been better. It had an interesting premise, but went downhill once we found out what happened to Blue.
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71. Fourever You (Uncut Ver.)
Thai Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Currently watching
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72. Given
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
TW: High school trauma.
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73. Grande Dragão: O Seriado
Thai Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Despite the poor reviews, this was watchable once I realize that I should ignore the mafia-esque show poster because the mafia doesn't show up. Instead, it's a college RomCom with rich, bisexual playboys who fall for each other after a drugged night of passion - the result of one scheming against the other but his bumbling assistants screwed up. Sedative, is that the same as aphrodisiac?
Pros: discussion of same-sex marriage, GL representation, supportive mothers, Lead actors had chemistry and can act.
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74. Gray Currents
Korean Drama - 2024, 5 episodes
The MLs were stepbrothers for a very brief time. As adults, they are still hounded by their past which continue to encroach into their present.
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75. Há Quanto Tempo
Korean Drama - 2017, 5 episodes
Gangs, hidden identity, good NC scenes
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76. Half
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
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77. Happy Merry Ending
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
TW: One ML has prior trauma from his idol trainee days
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78. Hidamari ga Kikoeru
Japanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
I've heard that this adaptation follows the manga very closely, and I respect that. Personally, a show of a little initiative from Taichi towards Kohei would have cemented this as a 10/10 rating for me. Still, I really enjoyed the series.
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79. Hidden Agenda
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Nothing new with the plot, but I'm a fan of the leads who always have great chemistry.
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80. His
Japanese Movie - 2020
A dramatic show with a child custody battle. Engaging and heartwarming. A hidden gem.
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81. His - I Didn't Think I Would Fall In Love
Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes
A summer romance that's incredibly sweet. Prequel to the movie His.
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82. HIStory2: Cruzando a Linha
Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes
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83. HIStory3: Armadilha
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
I fall for Mafia stories. I thoroughly enjoyed my binge-watch. We deserve a Season 2
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84. Hold Me
Korean Movie - 2021
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85. Hospedeiro Fantasma, Casa Fantasma
Thai Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Interesting premise with good NC scenes.
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86. I Feel You Linger in the Air: Uncut Version
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Probably one of the biggest surprises of the year for me. Great production and the leads' chemistry, from lingering touches and looks, are on point. You'll want to watch it just for the olive oil.
Looking forward to Season 2.
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87. I Saw You in My Dream
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
P'Yu realizes that Ai had harbored feelings for him even before his 20th birthday and was quite pleased, while Ai felt shy and embarrassed about it. Of course, Ing probably realized it first because he's very perceptive when it comes to Ai and what Ai is not saying. Overall, a fun watch of the childhood friends to lovers trope with a fantastical touch. Wonderful, supportive parents.
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88. I Saw You in My Dream: You & I in Our Dream
Thai Special - 2024, 1 episode
Special Episode
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89. I Will Hit You
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
High school gang leader falls for his tutor. Great redemption arc.
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90. Irresistible Love - Secret of the Valet
Chinese Movie - 2016
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91. Jack & Joker: Você Roubou Meu Coração! (Versão Sem Cortes)
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Currently watching
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92. Jack o' Frost
Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
A long-term couple have a fight leading to a break-up, causing one of them to run out. That night, he gets into an accident and, upon waking, has amnesia, but only forgetting his partner. His partner takes him back to their home and only tells him they were roommates.
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93. Jazz for Two
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
I don't know why I assumed this was just another fluffy BL. It turned to be more than that.
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94. Jun e Jun
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Workplace setting; HR nightmare, but funny and they're cute together.
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95. Junto Comigo: A Série
Thai Drama - 2017, 13 episodes
A one-night stand between best friends leads to conflict between them.
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96. Junto Comigo: O Próximo Capítulo
Thai Drama - 2018, 13 episodes
You don't need to watch Bad Romance The Series to watch this sequel.
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97. Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Deseja Ser Reconhecido
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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98. Khun Chaai
Thai Drama - 2022, 17 episodes
Set in 1930s and 1940s, Romance, Fantasy, Drama (I would say melodramatic, esp. for Song’s first and second wives). Thian has been groomed to take over the family business, but he has a secret that is costing lives. I love the relationship between brothers Yang and Thian.
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99. Kidnap
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Currently watching
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100. Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai
Japanese Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
aka I Only Want to Keep Looking at You. A sweet, youth romance.