5 Must-Watch Thai BL Series Released in 2023

Thai boy love dramas have emerged as a relatively new subgenre, with the most acclaimed series debuting in the past three years. Yet, the niche is thriving, and each year, we are seeing dozens of fresh LGBTQ+ love stories gracing our screens.

If you're new to Thai BL or have taken a break from the genre this year, here are the latest series that fans believe you absolutely must add to your watchlist.

Only Friends

A group of students team up to open a hostel. However, business isn't the only thing binding them. Their lives intertwine as they navigate friendship and romance, sometimes leading to heartbreak and, at other times, to some really heartwarming scenes. The story is meticulously crafted and paced, sending you on an emotional rollercoaster.

Moonlight Chicken

This wholesome series tells a realistic story of falling in love and longing for someone, even when you try not to. The owner of a chicken and rice restaurant never expected that dealing with a drunken young man would profoundly affect his life so much. He can't stop thinking about the man, feeling as if his heart has been stolen.

Be My Favorite

This cute yet deep story revolves around a protagonist who gets a chance to make things right with the man of his dreams that he's been in love with for ages when he gets his hands on a crystal ball that allows him to travel through time. However, he instead finds himself in a passionate relationship with another man. His old feelings don't just go away, though, and the protagonist holds on to his old long-cherished dream.

Laws of Attraction

A determined and ruthless lawyer smells something fishy when he's removed from a high-profile case. Bent on avenging this slight and getting justice, he opposes his own firm and allies with the victim's uncle. As the former adversaries dig deeper into the case, they unearth more than they had bargained for and unexpectedly develop feelings for each other.

I Feel You Linger in the Air

The series follows an architect with a broken heart who mysteriously travels through time to find himself in the 1920s. The show deservedly holds the title of THE LGBTQ+ romance of the year. It really stands out from the rest of TBL dramas and has got everything you'd want to see in a love story: a compelling narrative, stunning visuals, exceptional performances, and a budding relationship characterized by intimate gazes, tentative touches, and endearing exchanges. It's unequivocally a must-watch.