I've always had kind of a love hate relationship with Chinese historical BLs. Some are genuinely excellent, but then there are others that cram in so much plot that keeping track of all the layers of betrayal and scheming gets exhausting, and I end up checking out mentally. Part of the issue is also just how much content is out there in this space, so something really has to stand out to keep me hooked. In this case, the production value is genuinely impressive, top tier stuff, but story wise, I just couldn't bring myself to actually care about these characters. There's a ton of political scheming and backstage manipulation running throughout. Somewhere in the middle of all that chaos, a hostage ends up falling for his own Prince Charming. The show runs eight episodes, each around 50 to 60 minutes long. After spending three years guarding the border, Fifth Prince Yin Qi gets called back to the capital because of a secret letter, only to end up walking straight into a deadly...
A gay man's homophobic mom comes to live in with her son after she abandoned him for being gay and lost all her money. Gay sex is now the only way to get rid of his mom. But she is not saint, she brings her own men to make loud sex noises. They endure each other's moan each and every night, and finally the crazy war breaks out when they both bring their partners into the house the same night and a fight breaks out. I thought this was a really funny short film.
Two friends reunite at a bar after years apart—one bound by marriage and an expecting wife, the other living with his male partner. As confessions of hidden desires surface, the night's smoke and candlelight blur the line between guilt and rekindled longing. It wasn't very clear if these men had something with each other in the past. Honestly I am not sure of this was really a gay film or not!
Jeong-won, along with a gay couple and his friend have planned a summer vacation together. However, the day before the trip, the couple have a fight, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere between them. As tension mounts, Jeong-won finds himself increasingly uneasy and distressed, both from the strained relationship of the couple and the sweltering summer heat. It doesn't help that one of the guys form couple admits to have liked Jeong-won when they were younger.
Soo-hyuk's job is to provide dating services, requiring him to soothe clients' emotions, act as a temporary lover, and even provide sexual services. One day, he encounters a gentle and considerate client who simply wants Soo-hyuk to share a meal, a conversation, and his lonely past. This calm and genuine interaction touches Soo-hyuk, and their relationship begins to transform, with Soo-hyuk slowly falling in love with him.
Two actors rehearsing a love scene start off just doing their job—but one unexpected kiss changes everything. When the scene ends but their feelings don't, both must face what's truly in their hearts. Is this acting or is this for real? Almost made on zero budget, this a tiny short about two boys just happen to fall in love with(although this doesn't happen so quick in my world).
Jung Geun runs into Li Hwan today as well. He has a heart for Li Hwan, who resembles him somewhere, but Jung Geun doesn't know who he is. He encourages him to not to suppress his desire for men which led to regret. Meanwhile, Jung Geun, on his deathbed, finally comes out to his daughter that he likes men. Will he be able to gain her forgiveness? This was a very odd and a really badly made film.
Baekho works at a gay bar to support his family after his brother falls into a coma after an accident. Baekho’s boss doesn't like him for having few customers because of his timid personality and dark expression. Then one day, an inexperienced man comes and Baekho gets chosen for the first time.Their financial relationship gradually becomes an emotional one, but can Baekho find a way towards a better life? Baek Ho shouldn't have loved this man who came to him. Another really weird and bad film with no explanations provided.
Long-time lovers Taesan and Dong-ju stumble upon a discarded sofa on the street and bring it home. But as the bulky sofa crowds their already small apartment—and with a move just days away—tensions begin to surface. What starts as a simple piece of furniture soon becomes a test of space, compromise, and the rhythms they've built together over the years.
Jeongbin works as a stunt double in films, specializing in taking slaps for lead actors. This time, however, the actor opposite him is Changhyeon—a friend from his school days, whom he used to bully in school for being feminine and gay. Reunited now as stunt double and actor, they stand before the camera once more. When the moment comes to deliver a charged slap, how will these former friends face what still lingers between them? Interesting!
Jay, a director, is introduced to a young man named Imre by his writer. Jay falls in love with him at first sight, and after hearing his heartbreaking story, he decides to make him a famous star. He does everything that he can and falls in love with him, making him famous. He wasn't ready for the heart break that will follow once the actor becomes famous. I think this film was a little boring to be honest.
They say that sex is natural in a loving relationship, but Minho doesn’t even like to be touched. He is asexual, but also very close with a gay couple who want to be in a polyamorous relationship with him an invite him to move in with them. He loves them both, but he can’t speak their sexual language. How will they justify their love for each other? Beautiful done film showing another facet of complicated relationship.
Seung Hyeok, an employee at a funeral service company, receives an absurd request from a middle-aged woman named Eun Hui, who asks him to show her what her funeral would look like. He then prepares a bizarre funeral with no deceased. The main lead is gay. Exploring life through the lens of death, he gets courage to confess to his boyfriend. Overall an odd film.
To Jung Han, dancing is the only escape of reality. He goes dancing in a gay club when the nights come. His mother is dissatisfied with this life and she can’t accept his sexual orientation. In fact she always interrupts him when she sees him getting close to any other boy. She is missing the past when they were happy. Th boy finally understands it and invites his mom to go for a dance with him. Decent short !
Wonnie injures his leg and can't walk, so his friend Jeje carries him. They hike, go to the beach-moments filled with tenderness and tension. At night, sharing one bed, in sweat and laughter, they quietly confront a truth neither dares to say. They end up kissing and sleeping together only to find themselves questioning their feelings the next day.
Minki, an openly gay man, watches friends and family get married while he cannot. Though he has a long-term partner, same-sex marriage remains illegal in Korea. He begins asking loved ones: Can gay people get married in Korea? An interesting short doc where Mink interviews his parents, his elder brother, sister in law and his partner and you get to hear everyone's perspective. I found this extremely interesting.
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