BL is primarily created by women for women, with the fanbase typically consisting of straight women in their early 20s (a triggering insight, I know). This is probably one of the major reasons why casting crews reel in the hottest actors for lead roles.
3)Unlike the BL’s from other countries, the Bl’s from China, taiwan and Thailand do not give mere hints…it’s proper BL. 4)Lots of options to choose from. The viewers of Thai BL dramas are fans of the yaoi genre.

Is BL fiction popular in Asia?

In recent years, BL fiction has been more visible across Asia due to Taiwanese and especially Thai studios successfully adapting many BL novels into TV series, including the legendary SOTUS, Dark Blue Kiss, Theory of Love, Accidental Love (a.k.a. Love By Chance), TharnType, and 2gether.

What is the most popular BL in Thailand?

6 Thai BL Dramas to Binge-Watch This Pride Month

SOTUS: The Series. Watch on: Netflix.

2gether: The Series. Watch on: Netflix.

Tale of a Thousand Stars (1000 Stars) Watch on: Youtube.

Theory of Love. Watch on: Youtube.

TharnType: The Series. Watch on: Netflix.

Together With Me. Watch on: Netflix.

Is BL mainstream in Thailand?

“Boys Love is no longer a sub-genre. It’s gone mainstream,” says Kanop Supamanop, LINE’s VP for content business. LINE TV alone currently stockpiles 33—and counting—Thai Boys Love series on its platform, making it the biggest producer of the subgenre in Thailand.

Why are BL series so popular?

So why is BL content resonating so much with Indians? Some of the reasons are simple – it’s a new phenomenon, it’s steamy and the actors are cute and handsome. A few series go deeper and reflect upon society and its understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Which country has the most BL?

Japan has the most established film industry, and is the origin of yaoi manga – which has had the most significant influence on story structure in all BL. But Thailand has the longest running tradition of successful BL shows and definitely the largest oeuvre widely available.

Who is the best BL couple?

Let’s see!

1. Bright – Win. ‘Bright – vachirawit Chivaaree’ and ‘Win – Metawin Opas-iamkajorn’, the hottest imaginary couple who became famous from ‘2gether The Series’ as ‘Sarawat’ and ‘Tine’.
2. Mew – Gulf.
3. Off – Gun.
4. Boun – Prem.
5. Tay – New.
6. Kimmon – Copter.
7. Mean – Plan.
8. Yin – War.

What is the most famous BL?

Top BL Dramas, Movies and Anime

A Tale of Thousand Stars (2021) A. Series. Drama.

Bad Buddy (2021) A+ Series. Romantic comedy.

Cherry Magic (2020) A. Series. Romantic comedy.

Given (2019) A- Anime.

Grey Rainbow (2016) A- Series.

He’s Coming to Me (2019) A- Series.

I Told Sunset About You (2020) A. Series.

Mood Indigo (2019) A. Series.

What do you call a girl who likes BL in Thai?

In Thailand, this genre of media depicting boys in love is more often called “Y (wai)” rather than “BL.” In Japan, young women who like BL are called fujoshi (rotten women), but in Thailand they are known as “Y girls” (sao wai).

Why is BL problematic?

The two opposing sides here can be summed up as ‘BL is a problematic genre because of its harmful and inaccurate portrayal of gay men’ versus ‘BL and its fans receive unfair criticism because the genre is aimed at women, and anything aimed at women is always unfairly criticised’.

What is the first BL series in the world?

Fujimoto says the history of BL series in Thailand dates back to 2013, when the first genuine BL drama was screened. In 2016, a series called Sotus was a huge hit. But BL has only recently become mainstream.

How popular is BL in Japan?

The BL following in Japan is fierce but small. Less than one percent of the population identifies themselves as BL fans and the market earns only about one-twentieth of the overall domestic manga industry, according to 2015 data from the Yano Research Institute.

Is word of honor a BL drama?

If you are into Chinese boys’ love (BL) dramas, Word Of Honour is the latest series that’s been picked up by Netflix. The sleeper blockbuster first premiered on Youku in February and is also available on YouTube.

Which country has the best BL dramas?

Some of the best BL dramas (shorthand for Boys’ Love) to date have made global waves in 2021, from countries such as Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, China and the Philippines.

Is BL fiction popular in Asia?

In recent years, BL fiction has been more visible across Asia due to Taiwanese and especially Thai studios successfully adapting many BL novels into TV series, including the legendary SOTUS, Dark Blue Kiss, Theory of Love, Accidental Love (a.k.a. Love By Chance), TharnType, and 2gether.