ELEMENT: LGBTQ+ Rep
A list of dramas and other titles that present compelling and/or entertaining LGBTQ+ stories and/or characters.
Will be updated as I continue to watch and finish more works.
Always open to discuss.
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!['Cause You're My Boy]()
1. 'Cause You're My Boy
Thai Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
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!["Hello, Stepmother"]()
2. "Hello, Stepmother"
Chinese Movie - 2020
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![≥75℃]()
3. ≥75℃
Korean Special - 2019, 5 episodes
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![1 in 10,000 (Act I)]()
4. 1 in 10,000 (Act I)
Korean Movie - 2018
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![1 in 10,000 (Act II)]()
5. 1 in 10,000 (Act II)
Korean Movie - 2018
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![1 in 10,000 (Act III)]()
6. 1 in 10,000 (Act III)
Korean Movie - 2018
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![17.3 about a sex]()
7. 17.3 about a sex
Japanese Drama - 2020, 9 episodes
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![2 Moons 2]()
8. 2 Moons 2
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
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![23.5 Degree the World Incline]()
9. 23.5 Degree the World Incline
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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![2gether]()
10. 2gether
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
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![30Sai made Doteida to Mahotsukai ni Narerurashi]()
11. 30Sai made Doteida to Mahotsukai ni Narerurashi
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
A very wholesome and humorous BL story with a strongly implied aromantic-asexual side character.
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![5 Lessons in Happiness: Throuple]()
12. 5 Lessons in Happiness: Throuple
Taiwanese Movie - 2020
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![A Boss and a Babe]()
13. A Boss and a Babe
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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![A Flower for Three Lives]()
14. A Flower for Three Lives
Chinese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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![A Practical Guide to Being a Superstar's Assistant]()
15. A Practical Guide to Being a Superstar's Assistant
Chinese Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
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![A Tale of the Wanderers]()
16. A Tale of the Wanderers
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
A censored drama adaptation of a BL novel. It really pushed against the censorship guidelines as hard as it could with obvious flirting (so much so that several instances of dialogue got dubbed over with completely different lines - it's fun to find lip reader commentary on YouTube after a watch-through). Don't forget to find the special episode and the car commercial to really round out the story.
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![A Tale of Thousand Stars]()
17. A Tale of Thousand Stars
Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
A queer-directed BL series centered around a non-typical setting of a rural village that our main character volunteers at.
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![A Tractor Loaded with Love]()
18. A Tractor Loaded with Love
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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![Adorkable Shimei x Shijie]()
19. Adorkable Shimei x Shijie
Chinese Movie - 2021
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![Afraid Of]()
20. Afraid Of
Korean Drama - 2019, 3 episodes
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![Alice: Crack of Season]()
21. Alice: Crack of Season
Korean Movie - 2016
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![Alt Gameboys]()
22. Alt Gameboys
Filipino Special - 2020, 1 episode
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![Am I The Only One With Butterflies?]()
23. Am I The Only One With Butterflies?
Korean Special - 2018, 3 episodes
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![Am I the Only One with Butterflies? Season 2]()
24. Am I the Only One with Butterflies? Season 2
Korean Special - 2019, 4 episodes
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![Ameiro Paradox]()
25. Ameiro Paradox
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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![Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-senpai ni Koishiteru]()
26. Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-senpai ni Koishiteru
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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![Bad Buddy]()
27. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
A rivals to secret friends to lovers BL story with an explicitly stated GL side plot. Directed by an openly queer man. Addressed several important topics relevant to queer relationships.
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![Bad Romance]()
28. Bad Romance
Thai Drama - 2016, 13 episodes
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![Be Loved in House]()
29. Be Loved in House
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
A BL adaptation of the drama Just You, this series centers around an enemies-to-lovers romance.
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![Be Melodramatic]()
30. Be Melodramatic
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Although incredibly small, there is a casually gay side character who exists in the story without being boiled down to his sexuality or partner choice.
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![Be Mine: Prologue Day]()
31. Be Mine: Prologue Day
Thai Special - 2023, 1 episode
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![Bed Friend]()
32. Bed Friend
Thai Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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![Behind Cut]()
33. Behind Cut
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
An interesting character-driven BL narrative.
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![Between Complete and Incomplete]()
34. Between Complete and Incomplete
Korean Movie - 2021
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![Between Us]()
35. Between Us
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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![Between Us Special]()
36. Between Us Special
Thai Special - 2021, 6 episodes
An incredibly fluffy slice-of-life miniseries building up hype for the Between Us full series - a sequel series to Until We Meet Again focused on the second couple.
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![Blue Boys]()
37. Blue Boys
Korean Drama - 2024, 4 episodes
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![Blueming]()
38. Blueming
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
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![Boku mo Aitsu mo Shinrodesu]()
39. Boku mo Aitsu mo Shinrodesu
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
A humorous comedy BL movie centered around one rollercoaster of a wedding day - that also serves as a coming out event.
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![Bokura no Shokutaku]()
40. Bokura no Shokutaku
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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![Bon Appetit]()
41. Bon Appetit
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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![Boys' Lockdown]()
42. Boys' Lockdown
Filipino Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
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![Bump Up Business]()
43. Bump Up Business
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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![Calculating Love]()
44. Calculating Love
Thai Drama - 2020, 7 episodes
A cute indie BL production perfect for mindless enjoyment.
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![Can I Kiss My Best Friend?]()
45. Can I Kiss My Best Friend?
Korean Movie - 2021
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![Cat in the Eastern Palace]()
46. Cat in the Eastern Palace
Chinese Movie - 2020
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![Catch Me Baby]()
47. Catch Me Baby
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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![Chanlna: Enough Time to Fall in Love]()
48. Chanlna: Enough Time to Fall in Love
Korean Movie - 2019
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![Check Out: Special Episode]()
49. Check Out: Special Episode
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
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![Cherry Blossoms After Winter]()
50. Cherry Blossoms After Winter
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
A pretty cute mindless BL between two boys raised together after one became an orphan.
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![Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: The Movie]()
51. Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 2022
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![Childhood]()
52. Childhood
Thai Movie - 2023
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![Chul Soo]()
53. Chul Soo
Korean Movie - 2021
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![Close Friend Season 2]()
54. Close Friend Season 2
Thai Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
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![Club Friday The Series 12: Rak Sap Son]()
55. Club Friday The Series 12: Rak Sap Son
Thai Special - 2020, 5 episodes
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![Color Rush]()
56. Color Rush
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
One of the most unique BL plots I've ever watched.
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![Color Rush Season 2]()
57. Color Rush Season 2
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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![Couple of Mirrors]()
58. Couple of Mirrors
Chinese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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![Craving You]()
59. Craving You
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
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![Cross-Dressing Female Bodyguard Meets Runaway Princess]()
60. Cross-Dressing Female Bodyguard Meets Runaway Princess
Chinese Movie - 2020
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![Cutie Pie]()
61. Cutie Pie
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
I have a love-hate relationship with the BL story, but the love portion was strong enough to make it on this list.
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![Cutie Pie: Special Episode]()
62. Cutie Pie: Special Episode
Thai Special - 2023, 4 episodes
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![Dark Blue Kiss]()
63. Dark Blue Kiss
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
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![Dear Karl]()
64. Dear Karl
Filipino Special - 2020, 1 episode
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![Dear Uranus]()
65. Dear Uranus
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 3 episodes
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![Deep Night]()
66. Deep Night
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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![Deep Ocean]()
67. Deep Ocean
Taiwanese Movie - 2022
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![Delete Your Past]()
68. Delete Your Past
Thai Drama - 2024, 3 episodes
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![Design You Beside Me]()
69. Design You Beside Me
Thai Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
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![Destiny]()
70. Destiny
Thai Drama - 2021, 15 episodes
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![Don't Say No]()
71. Don't Say No
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
A branch-off from TharnType 2, this BL features a friends-to-lovers main romance that is already in motion, as well as an explicitly stated pansexual man in the second couple. There is also a potentially implied GL side couple.
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![Don't Say No Special]()
72. Don't Say No Special
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
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![Down the River]()
73. Down the River
Thai Movie - 2004
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![En of Love: Love Mechanics]()
74. En of Love: Love Mechanics
Thai Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
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![En of Love: This is Love Story]()
75. En of Love: This is Love Story
Thai Drama - 2020, 3 episodes
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![En of Love: TOSSARA]()
76. En of Love: TOSSARA
Thai Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
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![Enchante]()
77. Enchante
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
A friends-to-lovers pseudo-harem BL story.
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![Even If]()
78. Even If
Thai Movie - 2022
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![Fall for You]()
79. Fall for You
Taiwanese Movie - 2023
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![First Note of Love]()
80. First Note of Love
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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![Follow The Wind]()
81. Follow The Wind
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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![Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!]()
82. Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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![Gameboys]()
83. Gameboys
Filipino Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
A wholesome BL that takes place during COVID lockdown. It has inspired many sequels and branch-offs.
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![Gameboys 2]()
84. Gameboys 2
Filipino Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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![Gameboys: Out in the Open]()
85. Gameboys: Out in the Open
Filipino Special - 2021, 1 episode
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![GAP]()
86. GAP
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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![Gen Y]()
87. Gen Y
Thai Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
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![General, Can I Sleep with You?]()
88. General, Can I Sleep with You?
Chinese Movie - 2021
A very short GL production that still manages to be memorable.
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![Girlfriend Project Day 1]()
89. Girlfriend Project Day 1
Korean Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
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![Golden Blood]()
90. Golden Blood
Thai Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
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![Graduation, Present + Propose]()
91. Graduation, Present + Propose
Korean Movie - 2021
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![Gray Currents]()
92. Gray Currents
Korean Drama - 2024, 5 episodes
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![Half]()
93. Half
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
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![Happenstance]()
94. Happenstance
Filipino Drama - 2020, 9 episodes
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![Happy Ending]()
95. Happy Ending
Korean Drama - 2024, 3 episodes
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![Happy to Have You Here]()
96. Happy to Have You Here
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
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![Hello Stranger]()
97. Hello Stranger
Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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![Her]()
98. Her
Thai Drama - 2023, 4 episodes
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![His - I Didn't Think I Would Fall In Love]()
99. His - I Didn't Think I Would Fall In Love
Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes
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![HIStory2: Boundary Crossing]()
100. HIStory2: Boundary Crossing
Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes
