The situation
Viki is celebrating Pride Month with a slate of new BL (Boys' Love) dramas, offering a range of genres and storylines. The five new BLs include "The Lie We Lived In," a thriller-romance hybrid, "Love Class 3," which explores the complexities of idol relationships, "Ticket to Heaven," a heartfelt and heavy story of self-discovery, "A Dog and a Plane," a rom-com coded drama, and "Double Helix," a true love story that spans years.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo are discussing the diverse range of genres and storylines in the new BLs, with some expressing excitement for the thriller elements in "The Lie We Lived In" and others appreciating the heartfelt storytelling in "Ticket to Heaven."
- The room on Instiz is relatively unbothered, with some users commenting on the familiar tropes in "Love Class 3" and others noting the chemistry between the leads in "Double Helix."
- A user on Theqoo noted that "A Dog and a Plane" has a similar premise to other rom-coms, but the execution and casting make it stand out — "the first meeting is chance, the second is a coincidence, and the third means fate is officially clocking in."
The open question
The biggest question on everyone's mind is how these new BLs will be received by audiences, particularly in terms of their portrayal of LGBTQ+ relationships and themes. Will they spark important conversations and resonate with viewers, or will they rely on familiar tropes and cliches?