Emmy's Cool BL Recommendations
Of course....this is my list and you don't have to agree with me. I'm very very particular with the media I consume but these shows in particular make me feel some type of way...in an attempt to be fair I'll try to say WHY I like them instead of just telling you they're worth the watch. To be fair...none of these are explicit shows. I don't watch explicit romance so...don't expect me to recommend anything crazy cause that's just not my type of show to begin with.
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1. Erro Semântico
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
My go-to rewatch show. It's not too short, but not too long. I like the enemies to lovers trope and I found both characters to be enjoyable despite their flaws.
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2. The Time of Fever
Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
I will preface this by saying you should watch Unintentional Love Story before you watch this. As Time of Fever is a prequel. BUT this show felt so comfy...knowing the characters from ULS made my initial watch much more complete and fulfilling since you're learning more about them.
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3. Jack Frost
Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
I will not stop telling people how much I love this show. From the acting to the characters...it's one I tend to rewatch because I find it so compelling. Though...I am a sucker for angst.
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4. Meu Belo Homem
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
This show and it's sequel have such a grip on me....the characters hurt me so much but I can't help but understand their struggles (seek therapy).
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5. A Shoulder to Cry On
Korean Drama - 2023, 7 episodes
I love this show. I love the visuals, the characters, the music, the story....I will recommend this to people for as long as I'm breathing.
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6. Adrenalina de Cores
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
My favorite red flag couple. They're kinda...awful to each other? Also very cliche tiktok aah premise but I don't care.
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7. Bokura no Shokutaku
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Would watch again. Very simple, comforting show. I just like it. Nothing terribly angsty. Nothing giving major red flags. Just something nice.
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8. Unintentional Love Story
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
I thought to myself "I won't put this on the list" but here I am. When people say the side characters are more compelling than the protags they're half right. I do like the side characters a LOT (see my ramble about Time of Fever) but I do like the protags as well...I'd watch it again.