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stuffnonsenseandotherthings · 3 months

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Watching Love for Love's Sake and it's so wonderful to see how freely and easily and openly Yeo Woon both gives and seeks physical affection from Myung Ha. He wants to walk everywhere holding hands, he's addicted to kissing, he wants to hold and be held.....

I love it I love it I love it

#love for love's sake #k-bl #myungha x yeowoon

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absolutebl · 2 years

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Korean BLs With GOOD Kisses

I’m on record for saying again and again that Korea is doomed to serve us up dead fish kisses.... and then 2022 happened.

I actually have in already down for my top trends of this year: “2022 the year Korea learned boys can kiss.” That said there have been a few in the past, and a recent DM chat made be decide to do this post about the times when Korea gave us good kiss.

Top 10 BL Kisses Out Of Korea (Despite Itself)

1. Semantic Error

The confession kiss. But honestly, all their kisses were excellent.

2. To My Star 1 & 2

The very last kiss in TMS1 is amazing, because it’s intentionally comparing itself to the reluctance of the dead fish kisses that came before, and as such it's intensity is used to showcase a narrative and character arc (in this case Ji Woo’s opening up to love). And despite my dislike of season two, the kisses were wonderful in that one too since they manage to show enduring LTR chemistry.

3. Just Friends

A shorter, older KBL and generally more gay and higher heat than the standard modern fare. But I have a real soft spot for this movie.

4. Blueming

Pretty much all of the kisses are good in this one. They don’t dwell and they are mostly more sweet than sexy, but all of them were well done and suited the complexity of this difficult little show.

5. Kissable Lips

I don’t like the end of this BL - it’s sad. But thank fuck (given the title) they didn’t mess up the kissing. They kinda HAD to get it right in this one show. I really am hoping the rumors that these two are doing another BL are true. I like their chemistry and I want them to get a better script.

6. Long Time No See

Blood covered assassins kissing, what’s not to love? Also the domestic sweetness that comes first in the kitchen in their skivvies is good too. And the bath. Looks it’s high heat and really well done. You are missing out if you have never watched this show.

7. Ocean Likes Me

It’s a solid sweet perfectly executed beach kiss. Couldn’t ask for more, really, certainly not from Korea.

8. Cherry Blossoms After Winter

Specifically the dream sequence kiss is the only good one we get. But it’s really good.

9. Oh Boarding House

Not many bothered to watch this BL because the first half is difficult to get through, but once the love triangle is established, it’s the physical attraction between the leads that results in the triangle falling out the way it does. Which means that attraction needs to be made obvious to the viewer. I thought they did a good job in this regard.

10. Tasty Florida

The DRUNK kiss. Gah, it’s great.

Wish You, First Love Again, Behind Cut, Nobleman Ryu’s Wedding (gat kiss!), Tinted With You, were also decent, subtle and chaste but not overly dead-fishy.

I gotta stop knocking Korea for their kisses I guess?

Korean BL Microfilms with great kisses?

Being Me

Some More (Strongberry)

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This post is As of July 2022, not responsible for hot KBL smooches that happen after this date.

#Korean BL #k-bl #kbl #great kisses in bl #good kisses in bl #bl best kisses #Tasty Florida #The Tasty Florida #Oh Boarding House #Cherry Blossoms After Winter #Ocean Likes Me #Long Time No See #strongberry #Kissable Lips the series #Blueming #To My Star #Semantic Error

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slonekaru · 1 year

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Hi! I’m not sure if you’ve been asked this before but, what are your top 5 BL’s that you watched this year?

Oh, good question! I've watched so many BL's this year :) How do I choose 5!?!?!?

In no particular order because I can't decide:

Love in the Air

I adore Love in the Air, I liked it right from seeing the trailers and it never let me down. Both couples are amazing for various reasons. The PrapaiSky story was well done and I'm a little in love with Peat. But I have to say I think Payu and Rain are one of my favourite couples from this year and have quickly solidified their place in the favourite couples ever category. I loved their relationship and the D/s elements, how it progressed, how they showed a functioning healthy D/s relationship.

Plus the chemistry between Boss and Noeul is outstanding. Top Tier. I could watch them kiss for hours. I WILL CRY IF THEY DON'T DO A NEW SERIES TOGETHER!!!!

Kinnporsche

What can I say about Kinnporsche. One of the best series I have seen, nevermind it being a BL! I came into KP just before it was released so didn't have all the waiting some people did! Phenomenal casting, I don't think there was a bad choice there. Production values are off the charts. Great how they managed to balance the Mafia story with the comedy elements. I am torn about wanting a second season. I mean I'd love to see more and yet live in fear of them not achieving the same level. Sometimes it's best to let it be! Also another entry with a favourite couple of VegasPete, complicated but fantastic relationship. BibleBuild are amazing together and another pairing I hope to see again.

Semantic Error

And we have a Korean entry. This is one of my suggestions to anyone just getting into BL. It made me laugh, the chemistry between Park Seoham and Park Jaechan is amazing. I actually had no idea who they were or that they were in K-pop bands before watching this.

I particularly liked Park Jaechan's portrayal of SangWoo. I read it as SangWood being Neurodivergent and I personally think it's brilliant, especially with the way Park Seoham's JaeYoung reacts to SangWoo. Sometimes frustrated but most of the time accepting and learning to adapt to his thought process.

Old Fashion Cupcake

For our Japanese entry, we have Old Fashion Cupcake. This one hit differently. I've been dying for some BL with older characters and they delivered. What more could you want than a 29-year-old chasing and wooing a 39-year-old who doesn't realise it and also discovers his queerness later in life! It's beautifully done and nice to see people still reaching for something and achieving it when they are full-grown adults! Because you know that's life.

Choco Milk Shake

They sucked us in with the kinky D/s promo photo's and I fell for it! But this has been such an amazing series. Originally slated for a 10-episode run they changed the airing of the last 3 episodes and have snuck in an extra episode! Episode 11 is due to air on the 20th Dec. Episode 10 is 100% the original ending but I think they realised how popular it was and maybe wanted to squeeze out another episode. Plus I know how people reacted to the Kissable Lips ending, maybe Strongberry doesn't want the same outcome!

The casting choices were outstanding. Lee JaeBin is completely believable as a puppy in human form and Kim SeongHyuk as a cat in human form is spot on. Seriously they nailed the mannerisms of a dog and cat.

Interesting how such a comedic show with a comedic premise also somehow manages to deal with loss, grief, and loneliness.

Some honorable mentions: The Miricle of Teddy Bear, Cutie Pie, Dear Doctor, I'm Coming for Soul, Big Dragon, The Eclipse, Plus and Minus, Kei X Yaku, Secret Crush on You

And because they are not finished yet I'll reserve the right to include Between Us, and 609 Bedtime Story at a later date! :)

#slone answers #thai bl #k-bl #love in the air #payurain #bossnoeul #kinnporsche #vegaspete #biblebuild #semantic error #jaeyoung x sangwoo #park seoham #park jaechan #old fashion cupcake #togawa x nozue #choco milk shake

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hanjiwoos · 2 years

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BEHIND CUT (2021) dir. Han Woo Im

#behind cut #behind cut the series #asianlgbtqdramas #kdrama #userax #tuserjade #lesbianpran #kdramaedit #korean bl #k-bl #kdramadaily #mygifs

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heretherebedork · 2 years

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The agony of Ba Da in the empty restaurant and the empty bedroom, knowing that he is doing the best he can for Tommy but aching, but breaking inside just trying to cope with being alone again... oh, it's a real pain, a bone deep agony of returning to loneliness and returning to isolation and Ba Da is deep but he feels like he has to hide it because he's the one who made this choice for Tommy's sake.

#ocean likes me #ocean like me #ba da x tommy #bl series #bl drama #kdrama #korean drama #korean bl #kbl #k bl #k-bl #i don't exactly understand why tommy is gone for the sake of music #but you know it's totally fine #only not #poor ba da

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consterions · 4 months

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So I was watching Bon Appetit, right...

It was a pretty pleasant watch. It got a bit longer running time at around 25-30 minutes each episodes so we could see some other characters that is not a mere additional. I love Sangwoo except for the fact he's trying to do something without consent that was fortunately got caught by Yoonsoo. Kind of surprised because Seobin made a cameo too. The drama suits my vibes. Mature, not really steamy, the story is pretty good too.

But then the miscommunication happen. The one after the seemingly-a-restaurant-owner ex. The one where Dohoon said hurtful things about Yoonsoo's pettiness and jealousy in his eyes. Seriously when the scenes changed to Yoonsoo's room, I was served a scene of him packing. And of course my brain immediately went, "This guy is going to JEJU after an argument? Seriously?" and I was pissed.

But turned out it was for him to clear his mind, thinking about the recipe in his restaurant, thinking of his restaurant name. Great.

Still didn't get it why he didn't want to sit down for a while with Dohoon before going to Jeju and expressed everything he's upset for and just reconcile without giving Dohoon a heartbreak thinking Yoonsoo was going to go forever and left him after Dohoon realized his own feeling (in which he did, tho, but it took a running Dohoon and his air fryer in his arms for him to pursue a conversation with Dohoon). Maybe I'm dumb. Maybe I need a rewatch. I don't know.

If you can enlightened me about this situation so I could relate to Yoonsoo and support him, please do so. I'm at dark.

#bon appetit #bl drama #korean bl drama #korean bl #k-bl #but i love dohoon tho he's mature but also adorable #like simply adorable just with existing #is there any dohoon protection squad? i want to join

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gunsatthaphan · 2 months

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how it started // how it ended

#cherry magic #cherry magic th #taynew #karanachi #karan x achi #cherry magic th ep12 #tay tawan #new thitipoom #gmmtv #thai bl #bl drama #off to spend the rest of the evening weeping k thanks bye #🥺🧡

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wen-kexing-apologist · 8 months

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A Must Read

So glad @waitmyturtles brought my attention to this Teen Vogue article about purity culture. This is the start to a very good conversation about queer sex on screen, and as your resident “writing academic papers about sex in Only Friends” enthusiast I say everyone who watches queer media and BLs specifically should read this.

#red white and royal blue #rwrb #heartstopper #alice oseman #only friends the series #only friends #ofts #i told sunset about you #i promised you the moon #itsay #ipytm #gameboys #thai bl #pinoy bl #western bl #teen vogue #k-ci williams #if you’re lurking on tumblr I’ve got some friends who wanna chat Lolol

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immortallaughter · 6 months

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You know how cat eyes do the thing™? Hear me out. (inspired by a conversation with @baldurstaint and friends)

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mineonmain · 1 year

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Tell me i'm wrong...

#the eighth sense #fuck yeah!!!!#and they're not just indulging them #even tho if they are it's fine bc they get enjoyment out of their partner having a good time #but personally i love the idea of the smol and tol role reversal #it's smiles and giggles everywhere #how many of my old memes can i yoink out and reuse for this show is the real question #jaewon x jihyun #jihyun x jaewon #inu baek #werner du plessis #bl drama #korean bl #k bl #we're winning here lads #at what you ask? at life #semantic error #jaeyoung x sangwoo #watcha

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absolutebl · 2 years

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Top 10 BLS Featuring Grown Up Characters

Here are some of my favorite BLs that feature mature characters with adult problems. Of course the definition of “mature” is pretty culturally specific but I did my best.

1. Old Fashion Cupcake

Japan, Viki & GaGa

This show had me from the moment they broke the egg yolk with the chopsticks in the opening credits for episode one. It’s about a younger man with a long cherished crush on his boss (ten years older and going through a mid life crisis) who decides to save and seduce said man with pancakes. It’s wholesome, comforting, sexy, and a very necessary narrative about still having hope, interests, and openness to affection at any age. It’s coming of age/queerness packaged in a subtle critique of expectations around masculinity and love and loneliness... and it’s beautiful. Full review here.

2. To My Star (movie)

Korea, Viki

It’s is a touch quirky to get into, but utterly charming once it hits its stride. This is the ultimate grumpy/sunshine pairing plus the most appealing light-filled kitchen of our dreams. Full review here.

3. My Ride

Thailand, GaGa

Thai BL grew up with this pulp - a truly lovely and special little show featuring the extremely rare pairing of sunshine/sunshine AKA a cinnamon roll couple. Mature explorations of relationships using one of the softest, sweetest and most innocent friends to lovers vehicles. Kindly, overworked doctor meets broken-hearted motorcycle taxi driver in an “other side of the tracks” slow burn romance. The support cast is excellent, making for great friendship groups and family dynamics. With honest queer rep that adds to, but doesn’t impede the story, and genuine conversation about the nature of class, wealth, and classism, not to mention communication, honesty, and respect for boundaries, you can’t go wrong with this show. In other news, I am a sucker for a single dimple. Full review here.

4. Be Loved In House: I Do

Taiwan, Viki

Cute classy office set BL with a few plot raised eyebrows, but no other concerns, plus ALL THE TROPES and a general sweet softness that’s pretty rare from Taiwan, who usually prefer to go hard. Full review here.

5. Mr Cinderella

AKA Chàng Lọ Lem - Vietnam, YT

Higher production values and experienced BL actors plus two charismatic smoldering leads with good kissing and comfortable body language makes this Vietnam’s objectively best BL to date. But it’s Vietnam, so for me the characters aren’t exactly mature. Full review here.

6. Like In The Movies

AKA Gaya Sa Pelikula - Pinoy, YT

Karl runs short of funds and ends up becoming housemates with Vald an out and proud chaos gay. This leads Karl into an identity crisis and journey of self discovery. This kind of forced proximity trope is really common in BL, but what Gaya does is handle it in a messy honestly queer way. It includes Vlad’s attitude in response to Karl’s shaken behavior, and the frustration many out queers feel in this exact situation.

7. Cherry Magic

AKA 30 Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard AKA 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii - Japan, Crunchyroll & Indie Subbed

The sweetest fluffiest magical realism BL, packaged as a pinning office romance, very low heat (practically chaste) but the cutest. Of all the ones on this list is dithered a bit over this one, oh it's great but it is a bit slapstic and camp and I wouldn't necessarily call the relationships grown up. A couple of the characters are pretty immature. Full review here.

8. A Tale of Thousand Stars

Thailand, YT

With great casting and cinematography this drama nods at BL tropes but manages to elevate them (and itself) with a strong mature story concept about a spoiled rich kid who gets a heart transplant and becomes a teacher it order to pay out survivor’s guilt. On the way he falls in love with a local park ranger and contends with his own classism and escapist tendencies. Everyone seemed to perfectly suit their roles and GMMTV made the most out of its stable. Combined with excellent production (and post production) values, 1000 Stars is without question GMMTV’s most mature, charming, and smart BL series. I think it should go down as one of the top BLs of all time. I feel safe recommending this one to friends and non BL watchers.

9. Wish You: Your Melody in My Heart (movie)

Korea, Netflix

Set in the music industry featuring a talented singer and the pianist who falls in love with him (and his music), subtle and achingly adorable.

10. Oh! Boarding House

Korea, Viki

Spoiled rich kid in financial straights has to manage a boarding house full of quirky characters including: bratty cousin, wacko writer, adorable bestie with a crush, and the new hot jock (love interest). All in all, this show ended up being A LOT better than I expected. It was uneven in its attempt to reconcile early sitcom style with a serious love triangle and genuine romance but the quality of the performances and the kind and honest treatment of the characters make it definitely worth watching (you just need to get through the first few eps while it finds its legs). Full review here.