5 New BLs To Start The New Year With
Happy 2025, Soompiers! It’s still only the first month of the new year, but dozens of new BLs have started or are set to start very soon. There’s lots to look forward to this year in BL, and these five BLs are the perfect place to begin!
1. “See Your Love”
Shao Peng (Jin Yun) is a hearing-impaired man who hasn’t given up hope despite facing prejudices everywhere he goes. He dreams of being a caretaker but has had no luck securing a job. He crosses paths with a wealthy company heir set to take over his father’s business, Zi Xiang (Raiden Lin).
Shao Peng helps Zi Xiang fight off attackers on the street, but Zi Xiang gets injured. Discovering that Shao Peng is desperate for a job, Zi Xiang strikes up a deal with his savior: if he moves in with Zi Xiang and takes care of him until his injury is healed, he’ll get him an official job as a caretaker.
Meanwhile, Zi Xiang’s assistant poses as Zi Xiang to investigate who attacked him and fight off any future attacks. Along the way, he encounters an assassin who is actually too much of a softy to kill anyone.
Why it’s worth the watch:
This Taiwanese drama gains major points for representation, and the fact you can pick up some signs while watching is also super neat. This one is all about acceptance, growth, and sincere love. It’s so worth it to see Zi Xiang learn to understand Shao Peng’s life and appreciate the beauty of sign language.
Start watching “See Your Love” now:
2. “Spare Me Your Mercy”
Something’s not quite right when police officer Thiu (Krissanapoom Pibulsonggram) returns to his remote hometown to take care of his ill mother, who abruptly passes away right when he arrives, though the doctors said she had more time. When terminally ill patients start dying all around town, he’s called in to investigate.
In his investigations, he meets the town’s beloved Dr. Kan (Tor Thanapob Leeratanakachorn), whom he thinks has something to hide beyond his caring persona. What begins to unravel is a string of murders by euthanasia, a topic the two have very different views on.
Why it’s worth the watch:
Adapted from a novel by Sammon, the same writer behind “Manner of Death,” this has a similar dark thriller vibe that’s still pretty new to mainstream BLs. The killer chemistry (literally) is subtle but fierce, while the whodunit mystery is the drama’s main focus. Prepare to call on your inner investigator to solve the mystery; you’ll really be guessing until the end.
3. “Your Sky”
Teerak (Kong Kongpob Jirojmontri) is a smiley, kind-hearted university student who tries his best not to hurt others, which has put him into situations where he isn’t able to be upfront about what he wants. A senior student has been persistent in romantically pursuing Teerak, but Teerak doesn’t feel the same way.
Cue in Muenfah (Thomas Teetut Chungmanirat), who comes to Teerak’s rescue, claiming they are already in a relationship. In order to get Teerak’s unwanted admirer off his back once and for all, the two agree to join a fake relationship and fool their respective friend groups into thinking it’s real. They have totally different personalities—imagine an adorable squish and a tough iceberg—so they must put in the time and research to pull it off.
Why it’s worth the watch:
For a wholesome time that’ll make you smile, “Your Sky” really delivers. There’s no deep or complicated plot to figure out; it’s more of a happy slice-of-life series. The friendships are strong, and the side romances are cute too.
For another fake-relationship-turned-real but with a totally different premise, try “Wandee Goodday”:
4. “Our Youth”
Minase Jin (Motojima Junsei) is a student devoted to studying with a monotonous outlook on life. Everything changes when he meets Hirukawa Haruki (Kamimura Kenshin), a classmate who hides a bad living situation at home behind a bad boy persona.
While Haruki is inclined to art and films, Jin has been forced to ignore creative activities due to his mother’s dislike of his father’s work as a film director. With his parents never home, Jin lets Haruki sleep over to avoid his own family problems. Thus, their two totally different worlds seep into each other’s.
Why it’s worth the watch:
A lonely A+ student with a distant family meets a criminally misunderstood “bad” boy with a dark secret? Their chemistry just works so well. The tension and confusion between Haruki and Jin as they develop feelings can seriously be felt through the screen. The indie-style cinematography is also candy for the eyes.
5. “Perfect 10 Liners”
“Perfect 10 Liners” is like a three-in-one deal, with three unique but intertwining love stories across three generations of college students. Each story is centered around the exclusive “10 Liners” university group, which is jokingly said to be only for members with perfect faces. Entry is actually a matter of getting assigned to a current member during a peer mentor drawing.
The first story is between a goofy freshman named Arm (Book Kasidet Plookphol) and a prickly third-year named Arc (Force Jiratchapong Srisang). Arc is super serious and stern but has a hidden soft spot for Arm, though Arc struggles to show his true feelings. The following year, Gun, a smiley freshman (Santa Pongsapak Udompoch), ends up becoming a temporary roommate with Arm’s mentee, Yotha (Perth Tanapon Sukumpantanasan), who has a gloomy vibe and likes to keep to himself.
The third story is between Yotha’s brother, Faifah (Junior Panachai Sriariyarungruang), a caring upperclassman, and freshman Wine (Mark Jiruntanin Trairattanayon), who is heartbroken over a complicated breakup.
Why it’s worth the watch:
The three love stories in one show is great, but what nearly outshines the romance in “Perfect 10 Liners” are the friendships! Specifically, Arm’s two best friends, Sand (Poon Mitpakdee) and Pipo (JJ Chayakorn Jutamas). The friend trio’s chemistry is unreal, and they add so much original humor to the show. It wouldn’t be the same without them.
Watch “We Are” as well for a similar story:
What BLs have you started watching this year? And what are you most looking forward to in 2025? Let us know in the comments below!
Asya’s a BL-biased Soompi writer with a love of K-pop and all types of Asian dramas. Some of her favorite shows are “Psychopath Diary,” “Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss!,” “Light On Me,” “The Untamed,” “Go Go Squid!,” and “Cherry Magic!”
Currently watching: “You Are,” “Perfect 10 Liners,” “Your Sky,” and “High School Return of a Gangster.”
Looking forward to: “I’m the Most Beautiful Count,” “Love Carved in the Moonlight,” “Me and Thee,” “The Love Matter,” and “Ticket to Heaven.”
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