The moment he felt that all of that was lovely, Jaeyoung realized that he had a crush on Chu Sangwoo. It had happened before he could tell in what way he was so special and different from others. The sight of Sangwoo running towards him, or no, the fact that Sangwoo was running towards him was as magnificent as the night sky itself, made Jaeyoung feel frightened.
When had it come to this? He didn’t know when he had started to fall in love with that tactless, silly, unpretentious, and unyielding person. That’s because it had come on as slowly as clothes that had gotten wet by rain. When he came to his senses, he was already in this state. Thinking that he would get tired of him after sleeping together once was such a huge pipe dream. Jaeyoung had rather become more desperate for Chu Sangwoo after spending the night with him.
✨ this quote is from book Semantic Error by J.Soori 저수리
My Top Ranking 30 BL’s couples of the year 2022...
Whilst compiling this list I noticed a few similarities between the couples chosen; that being not many “gay panic” or “closeted gays” like in previous years In fact a lot of these characters were either established gay characters from the first episode, as well as less of the “gay for only him” troupe. Most of these couples were in a supporting, not necessary toxic relationship, with not a cheating plot in sight but some miscommunication and stupid decisions for drama, Another difference is the setting, from high-school aged boys to business men in suits. We are finally getting good older male characters and storylines. But overall the reason for the top couples came down to chemistry between the actors and how supportive each couple was towards each other in their own carved out world.
Note 1: eligibility for the list is the drama had to be completed by the end of 22.
Note 2: Only the top 5 are ranked, the others are mentions.
Vee x Mark (Love Mechanics).
It’s Love Mechanics. It’s YinWar. It’s Vee and Mark as characters that came to life. Enough said, waited two years and finally they had their moment. Now quickly give Yin and War another drama, either as a pairing or solo work.
Tarntatch x Lomnaw (2 Moons 3: The Ambassador)
A very big surprise, considering was going to skip the drama since it seemed like every other run-of-the-mill Thai BL, however not the characters of Tatch and Lom who made the drama. Tatch, in particular I loved as a character cause although he was put on a pedestal for being handsome he is actually very insecure and spends most of the time getting Lom to see his self-worth and supporting him. Not to mention the boys flirting game was on point and when drama did come in the form of Lom’s cousin disapproval both were like “well we don’t care” and just continued to live in bliss in their own world. Relationship goals.
Thian x Jiu (To Sir, with Love)
This was a soap-opera in name; with OTT acting, very dramatic storylines and cartoonish villainy but what made the drama was the chemistry between the two leads and the best sibling-love-bromance ever in a drama. The drama was carried with the grounded love story between our star-crossed lovers. Rumour has it that the actors will be pairing again in something darker in the new year, hopefully this is true.
Ploeng x Yu (My Coach)
They might have only been supporting characters, but damn if I didn’t love their story and easily one the best coming out scenes in the Thai BL history. Once again this was a couple that came to the realisation of their feelings naturally and slowly progressed into a relationship. There was a little bit of a nudge nudge wink wink with the green-eyed-monster but overall the way Ploeng just announces to the team and whole world he is in love with Yu, like its no big deal, is my favourite moment of the year.
Kamol x Kim (Unforgotten Night)
This final position was hard, cause so many good dramas could have gone here. Let’s start with Unforgotten Night, which was a hot disaster but like a car crash happening couldn’t advert my attention and naturally my love for the characters, storyline and actors made me love this drama. Couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve re-watched this during the year (too many).
Jang Jae Young x Chu Sang Woo (Semantic Error)
Another country that delivered on this year was South Korea, between Blueming, To My Star 2 and Happy Ending Romance, to name but a few it was a hard choice but ultimately the script and chemistry of the co-stars made Semantic Error stand out, ever slightly. What Korean BL’s are known for is storytelling, and Semantic Error did that the best and also chef kiss to the height difference. .
Nozue x Togawa (Old Fashion Cupcake)
Japan BL’s are best known for their authentic slice-of-life storylines (and melancholy in some cases) and that was on display with Old Fashion Cupcake. They also win with more mature-themed BL’s like office romance and older couples. Everything about this drama from the pining, to the realisation, to the acceptance was beautifully shot and acted. Such is this polished miniseries that left you wanting more.
Tlemai x K (Nha Harn the Series)
White x Sean (Not Me)
Yok x Dan (Not Me)
Mon x So (Our Days)
Nuea x Toh (Secret Crush on You)
Khaojao x Sky (Secret Crush on You)
Phob x Phat (Something in My Room)
Vee x Dome (You’re My Sky)
Yuma x Sakura (Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai)
Kang Seo Joon x Han Ji Woo (To My Star 2: Our Untold Stories)
Vegas x Pete (KinnPorshce)
Xu Qi Zhang x Ye Guang (About Youth)
Hyeong Da Un x Cha Siwon (Blueming)
Koichi x Mitsuru(Eien no Kino)
Kevin x Pluem (Ghost Host, Ghost House)
Han Tae Young x Cha Jung Woo (Happy Ending Romance)
Takara x Amagi (Takara-kun to Amagi-kun)
Prapai x Sky (Love in the Air)
Akk x Ayan (The Eclipse)
Sho x Maito (Why You...Y Me)
Nut x Neung (The Miracle of Teddy Bear)
Jung Woo x Choco (Choco Milk Shake)
Yashiro x Kenta (Kamisama no Ekohiiki)
So, I'm pretty picky about the types of BL dramas I watch. I've watched a lot, but I usually never end up really loving it, you know? I enjoy scenes here and there, so I decided to make a list of the ones I absolutely adored from beginning to end! Warning though, this is…a really short list. If you have any suggestions on BL movies/dramas, please share them!
2 Moons (2017) (Thai) - 12 Episodes
Plot (MDL): Wayo Panitchayasawad is a freshman at a university that is also attended by his long-time secret love, Phana Kongthanin, a second-year student. As the Campus Moon, Pha is extremely popular but he does not seem to enjoy popularity at all. When Yo becomes the Moon of his department, the two meet on a daily basis. Their relationship starts quite rough since Pha seems to pick on Yo, but things change.
Notes: This is actually my very first BL drama, so I guess it will always hold a special place in my heart. It was super light and cute. I loved it! I watched it with my mom (lols), and we both enjoyed it so much! I loved Phana and Wayo in this one. And the song. Mygoodness, the song. It will forever be stuck in my head (1~ 2~ 3~ 4~ 5~ I love you~). Actually, I really liked everyone here! The chemistry was great, the acting, and the friendships. <3
It actually has a 2019 remake (2 Moons 2), where the story progressed much farther than 2 Moons. In that one, I actually mostly enjoyed watching Kit and Ming. They were super cute. The chemistry between them was off the charts. I'd suggest 2 Moons 2 for those two alone. However, I didn't care much for Phana x Wayo in the remake. I liked it more when they weren't on the screen…sorry, but the other couples were way, way more interesting with better chemistry… So yes, I suggest 2 Moons (2017) if you want something light-hearted, fun, and short!
Semantic Error (2022) (Korean) - 8 Episodes
Plot (MDL): Chu Sang Woo is a junior computer science majoring student who prizes reason, rules, and a rigid sense of what is right above all else. As part of his university work, he is told to work on a group project for the liberal arts, whereby the group is required to make a final presentation in order to pass the module. But as the rest of the group – whom he knows nothing about – have decided to leave him to do all the work on his own, he decides to remove their names, and make the presentation in his name.
But little did he know that when he did this, he would deal a heavy blow to the academic prospects of a senior student named Jang Jae Young. The latter, a design major, is Chu Sang Woo’s polar opposite. He is stylish, fun-loving, and – above all – extraordinarily popular. He is the closest thing the college has to a superstar! But when his credit for the liberal arts project is taken away, his grand plans to study abroad are suddenly thrown up in the air. He seeks out Chu Sang Woo and is of a mind to torment him. But when the duo is forced to work together, a strange attraction starts to develop between them…
Notes: Oh. My. Gods. This drama.
I actually read the Manhwa of Semantic Error, so you have no idea how hyped I was to learn about the adaptation. AND IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT ME. o(≧∇≦o)
Everything about this short drama is great. I honestly believe it adapted the web novel really, really well! My friend and I watched it together, and we couldn't stop feeling all fluttery and screeching our hearts out after every episode! ⸜(。˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝⸜(。˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝ It very easily took the number 1 spot in my list for BL Dramas, no contest. And even though it was short, it didn't feel rushed, you know?
Other than the amazing (in my opinion) story (except for that really, really weird scene in French class. I didn't understand its purpose when I first watched (and rewatched mehehe) this drama, and I still don't understand it to this day), the actors and the acting! Mygoodness. I thought they casted them to a tee. Park Jae Chan is the perfect Cha Sang Woo, and of course, Park Seo Ham is the perfect Jang Jae Young. Don't even get me started on the chemistry between these two because booooooooooi. There would be sparks every time they were in a scene together. WHY ARE THEY SO CUTE TOGETHER?!?!?!? My heart. TT^TT
Other than the two adorable main characters, I absolutely loved the side characters as well! In my opinion, Choi Yu Na is an absolute queen, and I absolutely adore Ryu Ji Hye. Seriously, you can't hate anyone in this.
So if you haven't watched this yet, please, please do. You will not regret it. Just remembering the scenes from this drama makes me feel all fluttery. ⸜(。˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡ HAHAHHA.
Prompt from Taliron - The matchmakers and wedding planners are different divisions in the same company. Lunchroom discussion around planning the wedding for Li Ma Ke and Dai Ou Wen. Ou Wen delaying decisions about details because of his occasional insecurity that Ma Ke is making the right decision confronting his sexuality. While Mu Ren reassuring Ou Wen, he realizes that he needs to demonstrate his commitment more fully to Li Cheng and stop worrying about others opinion of their relationship.
Prompt from Lilyana_May: Hey, could you write about Rain/Phayu? Where Phayu comes back home stressed so much, Rain as good boy takes care of his man. Can you make Rain play Phayu's hairs, and later, they take a nap?
I love your stories, they make my day.
Prompt from Taliron: How about have Semantic Error exist in the Color Rush AU. A getting (back) together story.
Jang Jae Young convinces Chu Sang Woo that he isn't afraid of him turning psychotic or homicidal like other Monos have done. I feel that would be a valid concern expressed by the slightly emotionally detached Sang Woo.
Prompt from GuadaPandy000 - Idk if prompts are still open but I don't loose anything
Cherry Magic (Tsuge/Minato)- omegaverse SubAlphaTsuge x DomOmegaMinato, tsuge go to see one of the Minato's dance practices and someone insult Tsuge saying that Minato need a "better" alpha but Minato of course won't accept anyone bullshit
Prompt from Anonymous - sorry, I only know the untamed really :/ but if that's ok, how about Lan Zhan and Wei Ying night hunting and something goes amiss? Preferably set after the events of the main story. thank you :)
That time of year again. Ten parts in total, includes my favourite couples that have appeared both as main, secondary or side in dramas that finished before July 31. These are not ranked in any order.
Anda x Ryo (Love Stage!!)
Case of mistaken identity, embarrassment then resentment that grows into something special
Mork x Tawan (My Ride)
Find someone in life who will look at you like Mork does at Tawan, and you’ll be happy forever.
Jang Jae Young x Chu Sang Woo (Semantic Error)
Opposites attract, a story as old as time.
Mayom x Tengueng (What Zabb Man!)
Mayom fell for the unattainable, but he was always there to support Tengueng through work and love.
Mob x Kikuchi (Absolute BL 2)
In Mob’s case if you can’t beat them, then join them.