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Asian Drama Update #2: 5 New Asian LGBTQ Releases
The Nipple Talk (Taiwan) | Release: November 1
The romantic sex comedy centers on Pony and her college friends exploring what kind of relationship they want, thereby portraying gender, sexual orientation, and relationship diversity as vital parts of Taiwan’s multiculturalism. The series features a spectrum of characters including heterosexual, gay, and lesbian people, drag queens, as well as covering non-binary and transgender identities.
Apple My Love (Thailand) | Release: October 12
After getting her vision back, Kris sees a person in her dreams, but when she wakes up, the only thing she can remember are a pair of eyes. She starts drawing them to help her remember, but when she sees Karn for the first time, she recognizes that the eyes in her dreams and Karn's are one and the same...
Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo (South Korea) | Release: October 17
Apple My Love (Thailand) | Release: October 12
After getting her vision back, Kris sees a person in her dreams, but when she wakes up, the only thing she can remember are a pair of eyes. She starts drawing them to help her remember, but when she sees Karn for the first time, she recognizes that the eyes in her dreams and Karn's are one and the same...
Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo (South Korea) | Release: October 17
High school student Do Hoe lives with his father who runs a Taekwondo gym in a rural area. He despises the violent and brutal atmosphere of his home. One day, his cheerful and bright peer Ju Young, who dreams of going to college with a Taekwondo major, comes from Seoul. With Ju Young's arrival, small and large joys begin to fill Do Hoe's previously dark life. However, the oppressive culture symbolized by his father ultimately twists their relationship, and after an unexpected incident forces them apart, they reunite ten years later.
Pluto (Thailand) | Release: October 19
Ai-oon is the twin of successful and beloved Ob-oom. They aren't close. On Ob-oom's wedding night, Ai-oon gets an unusual request from her sister: Break up with May, Ob-oom's secret lover. When the newlywed couple gets into an accident, Ob-oom falls into a coma. Ai-oon decides to fulfill her sister's request, but she's shocked to learn that May is blind—and a woman.
Love in the Air: Koi no Yokan (Japan) | Release: November 3
Japanese remake of the Thai BL series Love in the Air.
On a stormy night, university student Rei is stranded due to a car breakdown until a mysterious motorcyclist appears, fixes his car, and leaves without a word. Rei later discovers that the “legendary senior” in their architecture department, Arashi, is his savior. Much to his disappointment, Arashi claims not to remember him. When Rei's car breaks down again, he ends up being rescued by Arashi for a second time. To Rei’s shock, Arashi demands a physical favor as payment, and Rei almost accepts. After that, Arashi continues making demands, leading a frustrated Rei to seek revenge at an illegal bike race.
Which are your favorite Asian LGBTQ+ dramas and why would you recommend them? Do you have any favorite Asian dramas or characters that have felt LGBTQ+ without explicitly claiming the label?
Pluto (Thailand) | Release: October 19
Ai-oon is the twin of successful and beloved Ob-oom. They aren't close. On Ob-oom's wedding night, Ai-oon gets an unusual request from her sister: Break up with May, Ob-oom's secret lover. When the newlywed couple gets into an accident, Ob-oom falls into a coma. Ai-oon decides to fulfill her sister's request, but she's shocked to learn that May is blind—and a woman.
Love in the Air: Koi no Yokan (Japan) | Release: November 3
Japanese remake of the Thai BL series Love in the Air.
On a stormy night, university student Rei is stranded due to a car breakdown until a mysterious motorcyclist appears, fixes his car, and leaves without a word. Rei later discovers that the “legendary senior” in their architecture department, Arashi, is his savior. Much to his disappointment, Arashi claims not to remember him. When Rei's car breaks down again, he ends up being rescued by Arashi for a second time. To Rei’s shock, Arashi demands a physical favor as payment, and Rei almost accepts. After that, Arashi continues making demands, leading a frustrated Rei to seek revenge at an illegal bike race.
Which are your favorite Asian LGBTQ+ dramas and why would you recommend them? Do you have any favorite Asian dramas or characters that have felt LGBTQ+ without explicitly claiming the label?