Established M/M Couples
Though seeing romance blossom is enjoyable, it's also nice to see what happens once people are in a romantic relationship. These are a few established relationships that I've seen out of hundreds of series/movies.
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1. Between Complete and Incomplete
Korean Movie - 2021
Has a poly relationship and ace representation, however, this is a short movie and the poly relationship is not really explained (i.e. how it came to be), on Vimeo
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2. Tonari no Kazoku wa Aoku Mieru
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
Four established couples (one is m/m), go thru realistic and rarely discussed struggles, on Viki.
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3. Honey Sir
Chinese Drama - 2020, 7 episodes
Most of these are established stories. Bring a box of tissue if you watch episode 4, on Gagaoolala and YouTube.
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4. Gameboys 2
Filipino Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
continuation of season 1
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5. Gameboys: The Movie
Filipino Movie - 2021
the movie is a shortened version of the season 2 series
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6. Komorebi
Taiwanese Movie - 2021
A sweet short film on Gagaoolala about a man coming out to his mom.
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7. Secret Roommate
Korean Movie - 2020
A brother comes to stay and suddenly a romantic couple is now platonic roommates, on Gagaoolala and Vimeo.
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8. Eien no Kino
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
This is not a romcom BL, please read a bit about it before starting.
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9. Between Us Special
Thai Special - 2021, 6 episodes
It's not really stated what the relationship status is between Win & Team but they have each other's apartment keys... These are fluffy short stories on YouTube.
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10. A Distant Place
Korean Movie - 2020
A closeted man struggles with himself and family, on Amazon Prime Video
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11. Night of Love
Thai Movie - 2020
Tone wants to take his and True's relationship to another level. So cute and way too short, on YouTube.
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12. Secret Admirer
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
has an all time favorite established couple, approximate equal screen time for multiple m/m couples
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13. The Boy Foretold by the Stars the Series
Filipino Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
The sequel to the movie The Boy Foretold By The Stars, two students in a religious high school, on iWantTFC
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14. Pornographer - Spring Life
Japanese Movie - 2021
A short continuation of Pornographer (aka The Novelist)
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15. Papa and Daddy
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
This long term couple is raising a young son. A bit rushed in parts and I dislike the cliffhanger ending/out of character part, but very cute, on Gagaoolala
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16. Papa & Daddy Season 2
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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17. My Rosy Life, His Rosy Passion
Japanese Movie - 2014
Features a unique relationship with three people. A few very NSFW scenes.
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18. Boku mo Aitsu mo Shinrodesu
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
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19. Still 2gether
Thai Special - 2020, 5 episodes
Filled with domestic fluff like doing laundry and giving sniff kisses, on YouTube.
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20. We Are Gamily
Taiwanese Movie - 2017
Family drama with some comedy and social commentary.
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21. Customized Companion
Chinese Movie - 2017
Interesting use of technology/sci fi, on Gagaoolala
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22. Don't Say No
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Story starts with long term friends as newly turned boyfriends, on Gagaoolala and coming soon to Viki
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23. Kinou Nani Tabeta?
Japanese Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
This couple of three years still has some major issues to figure out. Features quite a bit of cooking/food.
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24. Magic of Zero
Thai Special - 2022, 3 episodes
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25. Coffee Melody Special Episode
Thai Special - 2022, 2 episodes
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26. Table Manner
Korean Movie - 2018
A short film on Gagaoolala, kind of confusing
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27. Close Friend Season 2
Thai Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
has two established couples, the first and last episode of season 1
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28. One Afternoon
Taiwanese Movie - 2021
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29. Just Friends?
Korean Movie - 2009
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30. Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 2022
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31. Love in Translation
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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32. Naughty Babe
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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33. Kinou Nani Tabeta? Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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34. My Personal Weatherman
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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35. Papa, What Is Love? Season 2
Filipino Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
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36. Minato Shouji Coin Laundry Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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37. Absolute Zero
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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38. Dinosaur Love Special: Go to Vietnam
Thai Special - 2023, 1 episode
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39. Beyond the Star
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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40. Venus in the Sky Special
Thai Special - 2023, 1 episode
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41. Last Twilight in Phuket
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
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42. Ossan's Love Returns
Japanese Drama - 2024, 9 episodes
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43. Utsukushii Kare Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2023, 4 episodes
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44. Cutie Pie: Special Episode
Thai Special - 2023, 4 episodes