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.

AthenaTheStorierX Jun 1, 2022

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1. 'Cause You're My Boy

Thai Drama - 2018, 12 episodes

6.0
2. "Hello, Stepmother"

Chinese Movie - 2020

8.0
3. ≥75℃

Korean Special - 2019, 5 episodes

9.5
4. 1 in 10,000 (Act I)

Korean Movie - 2018
5. 1 in 10,000 (Act II)

Korean Movie - 2018
6. 1 in 10,000 (Act III)

Korean Movie - 2018

7.5
7. 17.3 About a Sex

Japanese Drama - 2020, 9 episodes

9.5
8. 2 Moons 2

Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

6.0
9. 2gether

Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes

6.5
10. 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii

Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

9.0

A very wholesome and humorous BL story with a strongly implied aromantic-asexual side character.
11. 7 Project

Thai Drama - 2021, 7 episodes

8.5

An anthology series featuring BL, GL, and straight romantic plots.
12. A Boss and a Babe

Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

6.0
13. A Breeze of Love

Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

7.5
14. A First Love Story

Korean Special - 2021, 2 episodes

7.0
15. A Flower for Three Lifetimes

Chinese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

8.0
16. A Muse Never Drowns

Japanese Movie - 2022

8.0
17. A Practical Guide to Being a Superstar's Assistant

Chinese Drama - 2022, 6 episodes

7.0
18. A Tale of Thousand Stars

Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

9.5

A queer-directed BL series centered around a non-typical setting of a rural village that our main character volunteers at.
19. About Youth

Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

8.0
20. Adorkable Shimei x Shijie

Chinese Movie - 2021

6.0
21. Afraid Of

Korean Drama - 2019, 3 episodes

8.0
22. All the Liquors

Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

6.5
23. Alt.Gameboys

Filipino Special - 2020, 1 episode

8.0
24. Am I the Only One with Butterflies?

Korean Special - 2018, 3 episodes

7.5
25. Am I the Only One with Butterflies? Season 2

Korean Special - 2019, 4 episodes

8.0
26. Ameiro Paradox

Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

7.0
27. Bad Buddy

Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

10

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.
28. Bad Romance

Thai Drama - 2016, 13 episodes

4.5
29. Be Loved in House: I Do

Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

8.5

A BL adaptation of the drama Just You, this series centers around an enemies-to-lovers romance.
30. Be Melodramatic

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

10

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.
31. Be Mine: Prologue Day

Thai Special - 2023, 1 episode

8.0
32. Bed Friend

Thai Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

7.0
33. Behind Cut

Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

8.5

An interesting character-driven BL narrative.
34. Between Complete and Incomplete

Korean Movie - 2021

10
35. Between Us

Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

5.0
36. Between Us Special

Thai Special - 2021, 6 episodes

9.0

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.
37. Blue Boys

Korean Drama - 2024, 4 episodes

8.0
38. Blueming

Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes

7.0
39. Boku mo Aitsu mo Shinrodesu

Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode

8.5

A humorous comedy BL movie centered around one rollercoaster of a wedding day - that also serves as a coming out event.
40. Bokura no Shokutaku

Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

9.5
41. Bon Appetit

Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

5.5
42. Boys' Lockdown

Filipino Drama - 2020, 6 episodes

8.5
43. Bump Up Business

Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

7.5
44. Calculating Love

Thai Drama - 2020, 7 episodes

6.5

A cute indie BL production perfect for mindless enjoyment.
45. Can I Kiss My Best Friend?

Korean Movie - 2021

8.5
46. Cat in the Eastern Palace

Chinese Movie - 2020

8.0
47. Catch Me Baby

Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

9.0
48. Chalna: Enough Time to Fall in Love

Korean Movie - 2019

9.0
49. Check Out: Special Episode

Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode

8.5
50. Cherry Blossoms After Winter

Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

7.5

A pretty cute mindless BL between two boys raised together after one became an orphan.
51. Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: The Movie

Japanese Movie - 2022

10
52. Childhood

Thai Movie - 2023

8.0
53. Choco Milk Shake

Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes

10
54. Chul Soo

Korean Movie - 2021

10
55. Close Friend Season 2

Thai Drama - 2022, 6 episodes

8.5
56. Club Friday Season 12: Complicated Love

Thai Special - 2020, 5 episodes

6.5
57. Color Rush

Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

9.5

One of the most unique BL plots I've ever watched.
58. Color Rush Season 2

Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
59. Couple of Mirrors

Chinese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

9.0
60. Craving You

Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

7.0
61. Cross-Dressing Female Bodyguard Meets Runaway Princess

Chinese Movie - 2020

6.0
62. Cutie Pie

Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

5.5

I have a love-hate relationship with the BL story, but the love portion was strong enough to make it on this list.
63. Cutie Pie 2 You

Thai Special - 2023, 4 episodes

6.5
64. Dark Blue Kiss

Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

7.0
65. Dear Karl

Filipino Special - 2020, 1 episode

10
66. Dear Uranus

Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 3 episodes

6.5
67. Deep Ocean

Taiwanese Movie - 2022

8.0
68. DNA Says Love You

Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

9.5

A slow-paced BL story that touches on gender diversity like no other drama has done before.
69. Don't Say No

Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

8.0

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.
70. Don't Say No: Special Episode

Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
71. Down the River

Thai Movie - 2004

8.0
72. En of Love: Love Mechanics

Thai Drama - 2020, 4 episodes

6.5
73. En of Love: This Is Love Story

Thai Drama - 2020, 3 episodes

6.5
74. En of Love: TOSSARA

Thai Drama - 2020, 4 episodes

9.0
75. Enchanté

Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

8.0

A friends-to-lovers pseudo-harem BL story.
76. Even If

Thai Movie - 2022

10
77. Fall for You

Taiwanese Movie - 2023

8.0
78. Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!

Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

9.0
79. Gameboys

Filipino Drama - 2020, 13 episodes

9.0

A wholesome BL that takes place during COVID lockdown. It has inspired many sequels and branch-offs.
80. Gameboys Season 2

Filipino Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

8.0
81. Gameboys: Out in the Open

Filipino Special - 2021, 1 episode

10
82. GAP

Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

6.5
83. Gen Y

Thai Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

7.0
84. General, Can I Sleep with You?

Chinese Movie - 2021

7.5

A very short GL production that still manages to be memorable.
85. Girlfriend Project Day 1

Korean Drama - 2022, 4 episodes

6.0
86. Golden Blood

Thai Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

6.0
87. Graduation, Present + Propose

Korean Movie - 2021

7.0
88. Half

Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode

9.0
89. Happenstance

Filipino Drama - 2020, 9 episodes
90. Happy Ending

Korean Drama - 2024, 3 episodes

7.5
91. Happy to Have You Here

Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode

6.0
92. Hello Stranger

Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

7.5
93. Her

Thai Drama - 2023, 4 episodes

6.0
94. His - Koisuru Tsumori Nante Nakatta

Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes

10
95. His Man Season 1

Korean TV Show - 2022, 11 episodes

7.0
96. HIStory2: Crossing the Line

Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes

8.0
97. HIStory3: Make Our Days Count

Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes

8.0
98. HIStory3: Trapped

Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes

7.5
99. HIStory4: Close to You

Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

9.0

Despite the very problematic second couple, the friends-to-lovers main couple was really adorable and raised the bar.
100. How to Die Young in Manila

Filipino Movie - 2020

8.0

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