🌈 Beginner’s Guide to Watching BL Series
You’ve probably noticed a lot of BL content on my page. If you’re curious and want to start exploring, here’s the guide I wish I had when I first began.
📺 Free Streaming Platforms
YouTube – GMMTV
GMMTV produces a lot of Thai BL series. Their official YouTube channel is free and includes English subtitles, making it a great starting point. Two beginner-friendly series:
My Magic Prophecy – Thai romance about a doctor and a tarot reader, blending fate and love.
ThamePo: Heart That Skips a Beat – Thai BL about the leader of a Thai pop group and a photographer navigating their relationship.
Note: YouTube versions are often edited. For example, an episode of the Thai horror BL Khemjira is 22 minutes shorter on YouTube than the uncut version on iQIYI. YouTube is great for starting without spending money, but the full story often requires a paid app.
Explore GMMTV YouTube
YouTube – Studio Wabi Sabi
Wabi Sabi produces Thai BL and offers free content on YouTube. Beginner-friendly series:
Between Us – Two university students on the swim team explore their feelings.
Fourever You – The romantic journey of four medical students. (First two stories told in season 1 and one of my favorites)
Explore Wabi Sabi YouTube
📺 Netflix
If you already have a Netflix subscription, a few BL series are available:
Love is a Poison – Japanese BL about a lawyer and a con man navigating a complicated relationship.
I Cannot Reach You – Japanese drama about friends navigating unspoken feelings.
Dare You to Death - From GMMTV staring the very popular Joongdunk
10 Dance - Japanese movie about the world of Ballroom
(Updated on 3/5) Love Like a Bike - ongoing new series
(Updated 3/29) Khemjira - Award-winning spooky tale about a cursed boy and a shaman. One of DMD's best so far 10/10
(Updated 4/25) Pitbabe - its like X-Men with race cars and boys kissing
📱 Paid Streaming Apps
Viki Rakuten (smart TV compatible)
Viki offers Thai, Chinese and Korean BLs with English subtitles. Great for beginners and casual viewers:
My School President – Thai high school romance with a great pairing Gemini and Fourth.
Semantic Error – Korean university romance, enemies to lovers
Revenged Love – Chinese BL about stealing your Ex's new boyfriend plus 🐍. (In my Top 3)
Pricing:
Viki Pass Standard: $7.99/month or $49.99/year
Note: I don’t actually have Viki but it overlaps a lot with the three I do have. It’s good for a first paid app because it has a lot of other M/F K Dramas too and two of the best Chinese BLs, Revenged Love and ABO Desire.
iQIYI (smart TV compatible)
iQIYI offers mostly Thai BLs, including some overlap with Viki and GagaOOLala. It has some exclusives worth the price:
Boys in Love – Thai BL about high school students navigating young romance. Very Sweet and PG13.
The Next Prince – Thai BL combining a “Hunger Games”-style competition with a royal coming-of-age story like The Princess Diaries.
My Stubborn – Thai office romance with comedic elements and a spicy storyline.
Pricing:
Standard VIP: $6.99/month
WeTV (Tencent) (phone & computer)
WeTV offers exclusive Thai BL series and lots of other Chinese content:
Top Form – Thai BL about a veteran actor and a rookie actor who cross paths and begin a deep relationship. (In my Top 3)
Shine (Orchestra Version) – Thai (not BL but a ML according to the cast) set against the backdrop of 1960s politics in Thailand.
Perfect Ten Liners – Thai university BL story with multiple episodes featuring several different couples.
Pricing:
Monthly Subscription: $5.99
GagaOOLala (phone & computer)
GagaOOLala specializes in queer media worldwide, including BL and GL:
My Personal Weatherman – Japanese BL about a weatherman and a manga writer. ( In my top 3)
My Beautiful Man – Japanese BL about obsessive love.
Secret Lover – Chinese/Taiwanese BL about lifelong friends who become lovers. (One of my favorites right now)
Revenged Love – Chinese BL, personal favorite.
Ball Boy Tactics – Korean BL about a retired gymnast and a basketball star. (A must watch. My favorite K BL)
Desire - The first live action Omegaverse
Pricing:
Monthly Subscription: $6.99
💡 Notes & Tips
Free vs. Paid: YouTube is great at $0, but full episodes and uncut versions often require paid apps.
Smart TVs: Viki and iQIYI support smart TVs; WeTV and GagaOOlala supports phones, and computers.
Overlap: Some series appear on multiple apps (e.g., Revenged Love on Viki and GagaOOLala).
Beginner-Friendly vs. Advanced: Start with lighter shows on YouTube or Viki; explore more intricate or “spicier” series on iQIYI, WeTV, or GagaOOLala.
🎬 Final Thoughts
BL series can be fun, emotional, and heartwarming. Start free, explore paid platforms for uncut and exclusive content, and discover your favorites. Thai, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Taiwanese BLs all have unique offerings to enjoy.














