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Soul Mate (Japanese Series)

By Golu
Is this technically a gay show? Even after getting through the whole thing, that's still kind of tricky to answer. There's never any physical intimacy shown between the two leads, not even a single kiss. What it gives you instead is something that goes way deeper than that. It traces an emotional bond that spans a full decade between two guys who are both dealing with their own baggage, and what they share basically amounts to being soulmates. The story moves across Japan, South Korea, and Berlin. Honestly, whether people want to call what they have a romantic relationship or not doesn't really matter to me. A relationship doesn't need a label like boyfriends attached to it to actually mean something. And closeness doesn't need to be physical to feel genuine. What this show captures is something quieter but way more powerful, a bond rooted in understanding, respect, and just showing up for each other. Across eight episodes, each running 35 to 45 minutes, this is one...
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My Wife Turns Out to Be a Man?! (Vertical BL Drama)

By Golu

Here’s another one of those vertical BL shows where you can basically check off every single cliché on your list as you go. Surprisingly, it’s not as over-the-top as some of the others, and the story is actually pretty straightforward—well, as straightforward as these things ever get, anyway.

The plot kicks off with Avery getting married to a bride who happens to be incredibly tall. It’s hilariously obvious to us that the "bride" is actually a man, but for some reason, Avery and every other person in the show are totally oblivious. The marriage is just a contract set up by their parents to keep the family wealth safe. On their wedding night, they agree not to get physical and just keep up appearances for the public, which they do for a while. Things get messy when a random CEO starts hitting on the "wife," which makes Avery super jealous. After one drunken night, they finally sleep together, and the truth comes out the next morning: the bride is actually a guy named James. It turns out James's sister bailed right before the wedding, so he stepped in to save the family’s reputation. From there, they start hanging out as two guys and eventually fall for each other after the usual mix of flirting and drama. Just when they realize they’re perfect for each other, the CEO pops back up because he’s still obsessed with James. Then the sister returns, wanting Avery back, which causes a huge rift. It turns out the CEO was actually manipulating the sister—who was his girlfriend—to break the guys up so he could swoop in and take James for himself. Naturally, everything gets sorted out in the end.

I’ve seen the actor playing Avery in a few other BL series, and he’s honestly great at playing the naive, innocent type; his look just really fits that vibe. The guy playing James was definitely hot—tall and muscular—but let’s be real, he made for a terrible-looking girl. There is no way anyone with eyes wouldn't notice he was a dude in a dress, but I guess we’re supposed to just turn our brains off for these things. This mini-series is meant to be a total guilty pleasure watch, and that’s exactly what it delivers. I was honestly just relieved there wasn't a random mafia subplot, which seems to be the go-to move for these shows lately. As long as you know you’re getting into something made for a short attention span, it’s a simple watch that’ll make you smile and then leave your brain immediately after. At least the leads are nice to look at!

It's a silly, cliché-filled romp that requires zero brain power but offers enough eye candy to be a decent distraction for an hour. (4/10)

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