From an enemy-to-lovers trope to a teenage romcom, Thai Boys Love dramas have it all. Here are the best Thai BLs to add to your list.
When it comes to boy love stories, Thai BLs (Boy’s Love) have carved their own niche in the industry. With the plethora of series available for free on YouTube, the Thai entertainment industry has marked its territory with series that have garnered millions of views online. Considered the start of all Boy Love dramas, SOTUS: The Series, released in 2016, was one of the first few gay love stories that earned massive appreciation and views. Soon enough, the Thailand BLs drama industry grew manifold, with recent couples even being given their own light sticks, musical tours, and other impressive things to engage with the fans.
Thai BLs provide a way of escapism and unique storytelling from the generic heterosexual love stories. The best part about the same is that many of them are free to binge-watch on YouTube. One of the major production companies in the Thai industry is GMMTV, which has created several popular shows such as 2gether: The Series, My School President, Bad Buddy, F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, and I Told Sunset About You.
Whether it’s an enemy-to-lovers story, a teenage romcom, or a story about finding love as mature adults, Thai BLs, especially in recent times, have gone far and above with their captivating storytelling. Often sprinkled with some sensuous activities on screen, the weaving of LGBTQ+ stories works like a charm on viewers across the world. What then matters is the easy accessibility. Most of these BL Asian dramas are split into four sections per episode and uploaded fully, for free, on YouTube.
So, if you’re someone who’s just starting their BL journey or just someone who’s looking for more free content to watch online, continue reading our recommendation list below.
6 Thai BLs that you can binge-watch for free on YouTube
SOTUS: The Series (2016-2017)
Director: Lit Phadung Samajarn
Cast: Krist Perawat, Singto Prachaya
Episodes: 15
Synopsis: Righteous and brimming with young courage, Engineering freshman Kongpob is the only one who stands up against the rigid, touch-looking third-year senior Engineering student Arthit’s power abuse in school. Kongpob’s way of irritating Arthit is through brave yet flawless flirting. Before they know it, the animosity turns into love.
About the show: SOTUS is considered one of the top Thai BLs because of its first-of-a-kind nature, as it was released in 2016 and in a way marked the start of Boys Love dramas in Thailand.
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2gether: The Series (2020)
Director: Champ Weerachit Thongjila
Cast: Win Metawin, Bright Vachirawit
Episodes: 13
Synopsis: Cheerleader Tine requests Sarawat, the most popular guy in college, to pretend to be his boyfriend to get rid of someone chasing him continuously. Unknown to him, Sarawat had always had his eyes on Tine. With this opportunity, Sarawat flirts his way into Tine’s heart.
About the show: Bright and Win’s chemistry in the show was so popular that 2gether was given a sequel titled Still 2gether, which showcased Tine and Sarawat’s life after college.
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Tale of a Thousand Stars (2021)
Director: Aof Noppharnach Chaiyahwimhon
Cast: Earth Pirapat, Mix Sahaphap
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: Rich brat Tian visits a village in search of the life of his heart donor in guilt. He meets Chief Officer Phupha, and ends up falling head over heels for him, ultimately changing his ways for the better as well.
About the show: Earth and Mix earned great recognition and popularity through this show. This led to them working with the same director for another impressive project.
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My School President (2022-2023)
Director: Au Kornprom Niyomsil
Cast: Fourth Nattawat, Gemini Norawit
Episodes: 12
Synopsis: Student president Tinn is tasked with shutting off clubs that don’t boost the school’s reputation. One of them is the music club, which his crush, Gun, is the leader of. Gun unknowingly locks horns with Tinn, unbeknownst to Tinn’s feelings for him. However, they soon pass this hurdle, only to be restricted from dating by another important club rule.
About the show: Fourth and Gemini are one of the most recent couple pairings introduced by GMMTV. Their chemistry in the rom-com made them a Thai BL fan-favourite couple in no time, leading them to get their own songs outside the official soundtrack and an entire My School President musical tour.
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Cutie Pie (2022)
Director: Aoftion Kittipat Jampa
Cast: New Chawarin, Zee Pruk
Episodes: 12
Synopsis: Lian, a businessman, believes that he has nothing in common with Kuea, a musician. While the latter likes the former, Lian calls off their engagement, which was set up as an arranged marriage by their parents. However, as he starts getting to know Kuea more after the split, he gradually starts falling for him.
About the show: On our Thai BLs list, Cutie Pie is another show that produced a sequel, owing to its extreme popularity. The sequel is titled Cutie Pie 2 You.
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Moonlight Chicken (2023)
Director: Aof Noppharnach Chaiyahwimhon
Cast: Earth Pirapat, Mix Sahaphap, Fourth Nattawat, Gemini Norawit, Khaotung Thanawat, First Kanaphan
Episodes: 8
Synopsis: Jim, the owner of a chicken rice restaurant, ends up having a one-night stand with Wen, an attractive customer. However, it becomes complicated when the two can’t stop thinking about each other, despite one being in an unloved relationship.
About the show: This show was much anticipated and garnered much appreciation as it brought together three fan-favourite pairings – Earth and Mix from A Tale of Thousand Stars, Fourth and Gemini from My School President, and First and Khaotung from The Eclipse. Because of the ensemble cast, it might just be the best BL drama to watch for all BL lovers.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– What is the most famous BL drama?
While contenders for the most famous BL drama are only a few, the drama that is considered one of the earliest and most famous BLs is the 2016 Thai drama, SOTUS: The Series. Other series include KinnPorsche (2022), Semantic Error (2022), I Told Sunset About You (2020).
– What is a boy’s love drama?
A Boy’s Love drama, aka BL dramas, is a genre where two males are portrayed to be in a romantic relationship. BL series have recently seen a rise in viewership and popularity, especially thanks to the Thai entertainment industry.
– What is the most famous BL in Korea?
There have been plenty of famous BL dramas originating from South Korea. The most recent popular drama was Semantic Error, starring DKZ’s Jaechan and Park Seo-ham. Other famous Korean BLs are Cherry Blossoms After Winter, Color Rush, and To My Star, among others.
– What is the best BL drama in Thailand?
BL dramas created in Thailand have garnered incredible popularity across the globe. Some of the best BL dramas from Thailand include SOTUS: The Series, Why R U? KinnPorsche, TharnType, A Tale of a Thousand Stars, and My School President.
– Who is the best Thai BL couple?
The famous Thai BL couples who made waves across the globe are Bright and Win from 2gether: The Series, Tay and New from Kiss The Series, Ohm and Nannon from Bad Buddy, Earth and Mix from A Tale of a Thousand Stars, and Fourth and Gemini from My School President.
An entertainment journalist, Afreen has written for several media publications, including Pinkvilla's Hallyutalk and SK POP with a focus on Korean entertainment. She holds a journalism degree from Xavier Institute of Communications. She has over four years of experience writing for digital media. She lives and breathes caffeine, K-pop and K-drama. When not writing, she's out exploring the streets of Nottingham, UK.
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