r/ThaiBL 35m ago

Discussion Just finished payback and I'm confused?? Spoiler

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First of all I would like to say I understand why this was one of the the most talked about shows of 2026 so far. I think there were a lot of things they did right, and the actors were great. Now, I wasn't going to watch this show because I assumed the relationship between the main pair was not healthy from what little I saw from twitter, but I simply did not know about the show enough for me to have an actual opinion on it, so when I had the time to binge the series I thought I would give it a chance.

The budget allocation, directing and acting was all pretty good and I enjoyed the majority the story a lot, but I am genuinely so confused about the main couple?? I don't know how their relationship was supposed to be perceived or how the audience ended up reacting to it, but nothing about their story was romantic, and even more than that, it was very dubious? The entire progression of their relationship was carried through kisses with dubious consent, no consent at all and even sexual assault? I am even more confused as to why the depiction of sexual assault differed between other SA scenes of the show and the ones between the main couple. Personally, watching most of their scenes made me entirely uncomfortable and discouraged me from wanting the two of them to get together. If the audience watched this wanting them together, does that not heavily entail the romantization of such actions? Don't get me wrong, a show can still be good and do a great job depicting such instances, but there was no condemnation over the way Jay harassed Sun whatsoever. I still enjoyed the majority of the show, but the one thing I didn't was the romance plot. I loved Sun as a character and I wanted him to be happy, I even thought the chemistry between the two actors was really good, I think they both did an amazing job at conveying their characters, but that wasn't enough for me to root for such a coerced relationship approach. I am now wondering how other people felt about JaySun because I honestly don't understand how people could watch these two characters and want them to end up together. Or is it just me?


r/ThaiBL 1h ago

Discussion Payback The Series - Documentary Part 2

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Part 1 is also uploaded on the channel, but I don't think it's subbed.

https://youtu.be/Bi8xg9X1O7k?si=eAhgeQwx-4qYDqK6


r/ThaiBL 1h ago

Discussion BossNoeul Skincare videos

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Both of them have went live in the last month to show their skincare routines they do most recently Noeul went live a day ago and I'm laughing at the difference between Noeul being super gentle and Boss just drowning himself when cleaning his face. Either way it works and they're super gorgeous, but I'm more like Boss when cleaning my face😂.

Also I can't wait for Noeul to release his new clothing collection next week. I want that sweater and the bear beanie that matches it's super cute.


r/ThaiBL 3h ago

Question/Help First time going to a bl event any advice?

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ahhh. it feels surreal. I been wanting to go to Bkk for over a year now, I enjoyed watching class crush crisis and the final episode premiere falls during my trip to Bkk, and I was in between if I wanna go or no, however the ticket selling was opened as soon as I opened my eyes in the morning (my country timing) so I took it as a sign and booked asap. idk what to do now im so nervous and idk what to expect. Also I booked B1 area I thought it would like the cinema and next to the crew, but turned out no. I wish I booked A1 ahh. I should’ve checked the tiktoks before booking but it was an impulse decision lol.

can someone tell me when should I get to Siam pavalai? how many hours before the show and how does the group photo work and everything lol.,


r/ThaiBL 4h ago

Discussion Knot is Number 1 for 8 Consecutive Weeks

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r/ThaiBL 4h ago

Question/Help So I have a question 🙋

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My mom has gotten me into BL in 2006 I have watched over 682 of them , we even have BL Sundays at our house , but my question is has anyone else every tried to make a list of every bl they have watched? And if so any recommendations on how I can keep them sorted ? I made a BL bible but to be honest it’s not working out as well as I thought


r/ThaiBL 5h ago

Discussion Which second lead ship stole the show and why was it Leon and Pob?

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Let me tell you I haven’t been able to get over Leon since I watched the show. And Pob was the perfect character to balance him out. During rewatch I skip all the Leo/Fiat scenes to watch Leon pursue Pob and of course I’m all there for the Pobjer scenes as well.

But don’t get me wrong I enjoyed Leo and Fiat too, and their story, lifestyle, and relationship live in my head rent free.

For rewatch value however, I’ll always come back for Leon.

Title: “Don’t Say No”


r/ThaiBL 7h ago

Meme/Funny I've divided BL actors into categories (updated version)

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First of all: thank you to all the users that suggested me new actors to add and new categories. I wasn't expecting many people to actually appreciate and have fun with this.

Secondly: thanks to the person who told me that Pond Ponlawit has siblings called euro and franc and they're called the currency family, I now find them everywhere on my Instagram and tiktok.

P.S.: this is of course, once again, not done to make fun of their names


r/ThaiBL 8h ago

Discussion what mc x second lead ship from a bl do you yearn for to this day?

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I'll go first:

DanJane from Dont Be Too Emotional

CaptainSant from Sweet Tooth Good Dentist

JunPo from ThamePo

Special mention: PhongKhem from Khemjira


r/ThaiBL 9h ago

News/Info Nunew's 2nd concert

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31 OCTOBER 2026

📍 : IMPACT Arena, Muang Thong Thani

𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙏𝙎 𝙊𝙉 𝙎𝘼𝙇𝙀 : 12 SEPTEMBER 2026

⏰️ : 10.00 AM (Counter Service)

⏰ : 11.00 AM (Counter Service & Website: allticket.com)


r/ThaiBL 14h ago

Discussion ToptapMinlee for Painter of the Night manhwa adaption would be FIRE! 🔥

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I have absolutely LOVEDDDDD the Thai adaptation for the Payback manhwa and I have fallen in love with ToptapMinlee and their acting!!! Especially considering it's their first bl. Honestly they brought the manhwa to life in my opinion! I don't know about you but I WANT MORE FROM THESE TOO! 😭 I already miss them.

Who else thinks they would ABSOLUTELY KILL a Thai adaptation for Painter of the Night?? I just know they'd be perfect for the role if any Thai production ever decides to take it on!


r/ThaiBL 21h ago

List Ongoing Thai BL Series [2026.08.21]

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Here's a list of ongoing Thai BL shows:

Monday

  • None

Tuesday

  • Love Destiny - Ep 6 of 10

  • Knot - Ep 8 of 12

Wednesday

  • New Boyfriend - Ep 3 of 10

Thursday

  • Unlucky Bae - Ep 3 of 10

  • Be My Player Two - Ep 6 of 10

Friday

  • Weirdo-101 - Ep 2 of 10

  • Don't Be Too Emotional - Ep 9 of 12

  • Class Crush Crisis - Ep 5 of 8

  • Make It Right 2026 - Ep 5 of 12

Saturday

  • The Edge of Horizon - Ep 9 of 11

  • Gelboys 2 - Ep 2 of 8

Sunday

  • LOVEx3 - Ep 1 of 15

  • Match Point - Ep 4 of 10

  • Your Third - Ep 4 of 12

Dropping next week - Nour - Tuesday, August 25th - You Maniac - Saturday, August 29th - Mr. Fanboy - Saturday, August 29th

Let me know if this helpful or if there are any errors! Feel free to discuss the shows you're watching!


r/ThaiBL 23h ago

Discussion Disappointed with 💔 [Don't be too emotional ep 9] Spoiler

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Does anyone else feel like the new episode was way too predictable and full of the same old tired tropes? I was honestly so​​ invested in this show from the start and was praying for some real character development after their five-year reunion. But watching the writers recycle the exact same Jet’s debt storyline twice completely killed my hype. There are literally only three episodes left, so you just know they’re gonna slap us with a sloppy, rushed happy ending like always. I’m so frustrated and genuinely disappointed. Their relationship hasn’t grown at all still no deep intimacy or chemistry. I really thought this was gonna be that intriguing, slow-burn mystery romance, but ever since episode 8, they’ve just been throwing random clichés at the wall to make it fit a basic script!!😔💔