Starting a fresh convo here on the topic of recommending BLs. BL recommendations here should give the readers context, using likes/dislikes as references. The format of new BL recommendation posts should follow the example below:
If you like . . . and . . . , then you might also like . . .
That Summer (Thailand, 2025)
If you like the story of Never Let Me Go, some of the bickering of Bad Buddy, the rough and soft dynamic of 2gether, but with more natural portrayals of mutual affection, then you might also like That Summer (on YT). My rating 9 or 10.
Goddess Bless Us From Death (Thailand, 2025)
If you like Spare Me Your Mercy, horror/paranormal crime dramas, and don’t mind if the relationships aren’t as fine-tuned, then you might also like Goddess Bless Us From Death (on YT). My rating 8.
Love in the Big City (South Korea, 2024)
If you like the moody tone of The Eighth Sense, the entourage of HIStory 3: Make Our Days Count, female characters of Heesu in Class 2, and navigating long terms relationships of To My Star 2, then you might also like Love in the Big City (on Viki). My rating 10.
One Room Angel (Japan, 2023)
If you like the calm authenticate vibes of Old Fashion Cupcake and the quirkiness of Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to be Recognized, then you might also like One Room Angel (on Viki). My rating 10.
Light on Me (South Korea, 2021)
If you like the bumpy relationship of A Shoulder to Cry On, the kindhearted friend group of My Love Mix-Up!, and the keep 'em guessing triangle of Something’s Not Right, then you might also like Light on Me (on YT). My rating 9.
HIStory 3: Trapped (Taiwan, 2019)
If you like the mafia in Kiseki: Dear to Me, the pursuit of Advance Bravely, the goofy-vs-serious tone of Marry My Dead Body, and the star-crossed lovers of The Heart Killers, then you might also like HIStory 3: Trapped (on Viki). My rating 10.
See Your Love (Taiwan, 2024)
If you like the family drama and relationships of Fight for You, the personal character growth of Boys Be Brave, and the complementary partner vibes of Love is a Poison, then you might also like See Your Love (on Viki). My rating 10.
Burnout Syndrome (Thailand, 2025)
If you like the mysterious manipulator of To My Shore, the discover thyself arc of Step by Step, the fierce but shy personality of Cutie Pie, the agency of Bed Friend, and both intelligent and emotionally intelligent stories, then you might also like Burnout Syndrome (on YT). My rating 10.
The Time of Fever (South Korea, 2024)
If you like Life~Love on the Line, His: I Didn’t Think I Would Fall in Love, Where Your Eyes Linger, and Cherry Blossoms After Winter, then you might like The Time of Fever (free on T-bi). My rating 8 or 9.
Peach Lover (Thailand, 2026)
If you like fan service (and changing your pants), then you might like Peach Lover (free on D–ly M-t–n). My rating NA.
Word of Honer (China, 2021)
If you like layered xianxia (politics, sidestories, comedy, tragedy) that also bromances hard, you might like Word of Honor (on N–f–x). My rating 9.
Sammy’s Children’s Day (Hong Kong, 2026)
If you like mafioso + good guy romance that’s more slapstick and not as dark as Revenged Love (think HIStory 3:Trapped) with some family and career ambitions (think See Your Love or Stay With Me), then you might like Sammy’s Children’s Day (on Viki). My rating 10.
The Red Envelope (Thailand, 2025)
If you like crossing genres-- slapstick comedy, crime-solving, murder mystery, supernatural, heartfelt, character growth-- this Thai version of Marry My Dead Body is even funnier with physical humor and the lead’s especially expressive face/body, then you might like The Red Envelope (on N–f–x). My rating 10.
I Told Sunset About You + I Promised You the Moon, (Thailand, 2020-2021)
I Told Sunset About You
If you like the setting of Star in My Mind, the caring and community of Heesu in Class 2, My Love Mix-Up!, or Light on Me, with the group effort ambitions of HIStory 3: Make Our Days Count or Only Boo!, then you might also like I Told Sunset About You (on Viki). My rating 10.
I Promised You the Moon (sequel)
If you like long-term relationship (LTR) issues of To My Star 2, Still 2gether, or Jack o’ Frost, and quarter-life crises of Love in the Big City, Burnout Syndrome, or Life~Love on the Line , then you might also like I Promised You the Moon (on Viki). My rating 10.
Chosen Home (Japan, 2025)
If you like quirky characters with individual motivations, a full ensemble of men and women with unique personalities, goofy and heartfelt found family, self-discovery with minimal romance, then you might also like Chosen Home (on N–f–x). My rating 9.
We Best Love: No.1 For Your + We Best Love: Fighting Mr. 2nd (Taiwan, 2021)
If you like dramedy romance with equal parts humor and intense passionate feelings (that increase in intensity in the sequel), then you might also like We Best Love seasons 1 & 2 (on D–ly M-t–n). My rating 9.