Let's Talk BL

One-half Shinwoo, one-half Daon, one hundred percent Namgoong. This week we're debating the finer points of South Korea's most groundbreaking BL. The character arcs are flawless and the k-drama tropes are exquisite. Park Seo Joon, Boys Over Flowers & Light On Me. Trust us when we tell you they're all connected.

We first fell in love with Gameplay as the adorably shy chef Tops in Ingredients, and then he became our favorite vengeful ghost in He She It. Today he's talking all things BL, becoming a real-life chef-turned-actor (he graduated from a Le Cordon Bleu school!), and losing his phone daily. Plus, he drops some super exclusive info about an upcoming project and shares what it's like to play a complet...

We're getting ghosted with Jeff Satur and Gameplay on this week's episode of Series Sunday. He She It - one of the best and first horror BLs - is short but wildly impactful from start to finish. We're talking twisted Christmas Carnivals, the spiciest scenes you weren't expecting, and our never ending quest to get justice for Ghost Game.

Evan Luo barged into our hearts as the ever-supportive (and endlessly mischievous) Bing Wei and became a fan-favorite after word got out that he took part in writing WeiYu fanfic. Today he's talking all things We Best Love including the infamous fanfic, the suits, and the loves. Plus, we dig into BL as a subculture and end with some highly chaotic Taiwanese food talk.   p.s. Let's Talk BL is...

We're back on that War agenda with The Best Story. We're talking every single wonderful War moment in this short but sweet series. This Rookie Thailand gem has everything: pre-glow up Bonz, the very best friends played by Prat, Win, and Bver, and in a surprising turn of events: a whole lot of substance.

We all know and love him as Shi Zhe Yu in We Best Love, Richard Lee is here to talk BL on today's episode. Zhe Yu is the lovable (if not a little grumpy) boy who fell victim to all of Zhou Shu Yi's (YU) pranks in No. 1 For You and his very well-dressed business associate in Fighting Mr. 2nd. Richard - who is also a world-class violinist - clarifies some very important information and talks about a...

GAO SHI DE! We're talking all of the pranks, drama, and (of course) the suits from No. 1 For You & Fighting Mr. Second in this very special We Best Love double feature Series Sunday. From the infamous bridge confession scene to the proposal that melted hearts around the world, we're talking about every. single. moment.

Being a BL fan means more than just watching series (and reading subtitles). To really be a part of the Thai BL world you need to speak Thai, but the Thai language can be...intimidating. So William, a.k.a. My Thai Teacher, is here to teach us the most important Thai phrases that we need for peak BL enjoyment + language learning tips & tricks. Plus, he really likes A Tale of 1000 Stars.  L...

We're putting it all on the line this week with Life: Love on the Line (or Life: Senjou no Bokura if you're feeling the series over the Director's Cut movie). There's a lot to love about this story, and we're digging into all of the metaphors, seasonal imagery, and of course the beach frolic. And yes, we are definitely talking about THAT special appearance cameo.

It's staff appreciation day on Let's Talk BL. We're talking about all of our favorite makeup artists, hairstylists, fashion stylists, and behind-the-scenes crew that make BLs possible. Besides making our boys beautiful, they also give a look into a side of the BL world that we wouldn't otherwise see. STAFF & CREATOR MENTIONS: Pond - IG @casperpond3659 Note - IG @nnoteterrr Zom - IG @z0m_0 Parp...

So...are you Gav's new guy? This week we're talking about our very first Filipino BL: Gameboys. It's the show that took the BL world by storm, and we really can't shut up about it. Well made, relatable storylines and villains you can fall in love with? Sign us up.

This week we're welcoming our very first guest, and one of our favorite TikTok creators BL_Mauri a.k.a. Jay! We're talking second seasons - which shows definitely deserve them, and which second seasons might not have been the best idea. Jay schools us on Cherry Magic, we try to talk Jay into He's Coming to Me, and we're even giving away some Frank merch to celebrate this super special episode. SPO...

This episode of Series Sunday is all about the red thread of destiny that ties together Pharm (Fluke Natouch) & P'Deeeeeean (Ohm Thitiwat), and let's just say that it's a good thing we love each other because this one is a true debate. So...whose side are you on?! We're all on Boun's side, if that makes you feel better.

From sea to sea, we're all out here sailing BL ships. We're talking ship culture, some of the best ship moments we've ever seen, and the underground world of ghost ships. What can we say? We ship it.

This week we're talking A Tale of 1000 Stars and it is an absolute journey. If you're wondering whether or not we're going to talk about THAT beard on Earth...the answer is 1000% yes. This is the show that broke a thousand hearts, and opened one heart (hint: Ayla's) to a very surprising boy.

Welcome to the wonderful world of BL social media. Have you ever wanted to hear about how Ayla cried in a Chili's because of Jeff Satur? How about what it's like to try and book a BL actor on a podcast via LINE? We're here to tell you about it.

This Series Sunday is for intellectuals only because we're talking about one of the best BLs ever produced: 3 Will Be Free. We're talking about representation, Tay Tawan's incredible acting skill, and asking some very important questions. All that's left is for you to chime in - if you could choose one member of our trio to spend the day with, who would it be?

This week it's all about BL x K-Pop crossover moments. From everyone's favorite BlackPink storyline in Theory of Love to our Mark Tuan-loving soulmate Boun and a whole LOT of Bam Bam talk, it's a good time all around. Most importantly though: if you were locked in a room with Bam Bam and your mission was to binge one single show with him, which series would you pick?!

This episode is all about Fish Upon the Sky and Phuwin, Pond, Neo & Louis - the artists now known as the FUTS 4. This show is sugar-coated sugar with (almost) impeccable chaotic energy.

You love BLs, we love BLs, but your friends do not love BLs. Obviously, that's a problem. Today we're talking about how to get your friends into BLs - what works (read the room!), what doesn't (nothing can compete with k-pop), and where we've found community (with you guys)!

Bar & Tossakan, Mark & Vee, and Nuea & Param. We're talking all three parts of En of Love this week. Have you ever despised a character so much that you made a list of everything wrong with them? Have you ever been catfished into thinking one boy is really a set of twins? On a scale of one to exhilarating, how much do you adore a public love confession? It's going down.

This week we're talking about the time-honored tradition of the side hustle. Thai BL actors are some of the best in the game, with clothing lines, jewelry collections, and every kind of baked good imaginable. We took one for the team and ordered some merch - and casually chatted about international shipping with an actor himself (+ PayPal receipts that will blow. your. mind.). For more information...

We're talking one of the wildest Korean BLs on the airwaves: Color Rush. Murder, intrigue, a million shades of blue + real-life idol Hur Hyunjun. It's a wild ride from start to finish (and like, really, really beautiful).

We're talking tropes this week and we dive into the fun (the boys who love to hate), the bizarre (why are we night caressing?), and the serious (more bi representation!).

The twists, the turns, the butterfly knives, and the gang daddies. This show seriously has it all, including some of the best relationships in the BL world. That's right, we're talking HIStory 3: Trapped and the infamous TANG YI (who is mentioned, by name, by Shao Fei 131 times throughout the series - special thanks to the honored Tang Yi math expert Gaby (Twitter: @CallMeGayBee).