BL shows have been gaining traction in recent years. Previously, audiences could barely find a non-stereotypical gay lead on a drama show. On top of that, to see a male couple was a far cry. Sometimes, they may show a plot where we see the characters have feelings for one another, but that’s it. Nothing major after that happens.
One such show is Love in The Air. The plot revolves around Rain; he likes a girl, but she likes Phayu, a senior in the school. As the story unfolds, Phayu somehow finds himself in Rain’s arms, and he decides to put Phayu where he belongs.
To ruin Phayu’s respect in school, he makes Phayu fall in love with him and later breaks his trust and completes his revenge. If you have not watched Love In The Air, then you can check it out on Rakuten Viki.
In this list, we will take a look at 15 Drama Like Love in The Air. The list is in a particular order. Just look for your favorite BL show and go for it.
1. Color Rush
Yeon Woo, played by Yoo Jun, has neurological blindness, and because of that, he sees everything in a greyish tone. But one day, he meets Yoo Han, played by Hur Hyun Jun.
Whenever You Han walks into the room, Yeon sees an explosion of colors like he has never seen before. Before Yeon and Yoo can find out the meaning behind these colorful explosions, they both face another challenge in the form of the search for Yeon’s mother.
As they delve deeper into the old stories related to her disappearance, they both get attracted to each other. Will they find his mother and love at the end of this route?
Color Rush is not a typical soulmate search on a beautiful spring day show. It is different from other BL shows out there. You will experience a balanced amount of thrill and romance as the story unfolds.
For the fans of the show, it is a special Korean drama that they have binged because it surrounds good-meaning topics like probes and monos. The length of each episode is about 15 minutes, which is ideal for a quick watch.
Overall, the show has gained good watch time because of the interesting plot. Not only does it show the BL theme, but it also has a suspense theme, which is always good for the plot.
2. To My Star
Kang Seo Joon, played by A-list star Son Woo Hyun, gets stuck into a scandal, but this time, he doesn’t seem to get out that easily.
Frustrated with the backlash from media attention, his manager asks him to stay inside his apartment till all this drama slows down. But he was unaware that the apartment had already been rented to a handsome chef, Han Ji Woo, played by Kim Kang Min.
Ji Woon and Seo Joon start to live in an unexpected situation, and it does not take long to notice that they both are attracted to each other. With each other, the conservative chef and free-spirited celebrity must solve their differences or just move on from their current situation.
A baby-face celebrity and a crazy chef, what else should you need? If you’re a true fan of Korean drama, you already know this combination is worth rooting for.
Both the actors have good on-screen chemistry, but even the on-screen performance by both of them is one of the best in the BL genre, giving an authentic feel to the whole theme of the drama. The continuous back and forth between the two characters in terms of romance will keep you excited for what’s next to come.
Because of the popularity of the show, thanks to the fans, it also has been made into a movie. After you finish watching the drama, check out the movie too.
3. Wish You: Your Melody From My Heart
Kang In Soo, played by Kang In Soo, has a free soul and spirited personality who eats and breathes music. But his life circumstances have kept his love for music just a hobby.
Soo is always trying to spread love in the streets. One day, an encounter on YouTube leads Yoon Sang Yi, played by Lee Sang, to fall for In Soo’s music.
After becoming a fan of his music, he got the idea to make him join his record company. Soon, both of the boys pair up and work like a team, and soon, they realize they have something going on for them. But before the reality kicks in, both of them see uncountable conflicts and differences in their professional and personal lives.
There are many ups and downs, and both of them deal. The question is, will their love story bloom as they intend it to be? Wish You is a good recipe for BL fans and Korean drama lovers.
Members of boys groups IMFACT and MYNAME, Lee Sang and Kang In Soo, gave their beautiful vocals to the soundtrack of the drama. The songs were also on the music charts, and they were just that good.
The drama doesn’t feel like a fairy tale. The background for each character is thought out, and they’re dealing with their own baggage, which makes it more interesting to see the plot as it slowly unfolds, and each of their baggage plays a part in their relationship.
The screenwriters do not keep back to show the faces of the characters, and the actors beautifully portray the true emotions of what characters require.
4. Where Your Eyes Linger
Han Tae Joo, played by Han Gi Chan, and Gang Gook played by Jang Eui Soo, have a unique but unusual relationship. Han Tae is filthy rich, an heir to a conglomerate fortune, and Gang Gook is the bodyguard.
Both of them have spent their childhood together, sharing memories, and are good friends of each other. Everything was fine until Hye Mi, played by Choi Kyu Ri, entered their lives by getting into the same school as theirs.
She asks Gook out on a date, and this is when Tae Joo feels a strange emotion firing inside him, maybe jealousy. But the question is, will he think about this strange feeling or just let it slip?
Or will he hide behind the curtain of their childhood friendship? We all have had a childhood crush. We may or may not have confessed our true feelings.
The best thing about this time is they are the people that we have spent most of our childhood with. If you can even relate to the slightest, then Where Your Eyes Linger should definitely be on your watch list.
The show is heavy on the fast-paced love that you may have felt before for your friend who became your crush, and the show also depicts the authentic flavored side. All in all, it is a good show. Most of us will relate to the show because we have been there in one way or the other.
5. Mr. Heart
Sang Ha, played by Lee Se Jin, is the bright boy. He’s a sprinter who hardly misses to smile even when his life is at low.
Jin Won, played by Cheon Seung Ho, is another character who is another cold marathoner who doesn’t think about anything else other than his next race.
So, without any surprise, when Jin Won’s coach introduces Sang Ha to help him with the training and become the new pacemaker, Jin Won doesn’t take this situation lightly.
The two of them find it difficult to get along with each other mainly because of Jin’s spicy attitude, but as they face challenges, they develop deeper connections, and their relationship gets stronger.
Running, their common hobby, brings them together, but at the same time, they become hesitant that if they slowly notch up this romance further, they may lose everything. When you will see the characters in the drama, you will definitely feel slanting towards the show.
One is a happy character, and the other is a grumpy character. Both of them complement each other. Their differences make it worthwhile to follow their journey and give the audience satisfaction when they end up with each other.
Mr. Heart is a follow-up to Where Your Eyes Linger, so if you liked any one of them, then you should check the other one out, too.
6. You Make Me Dance
Song Si On, played by Chu Young Woo, is a 22-year-old student who goes to university and is majoring in contemporary dance.
Jin Hong Seok, played by Won Hyung Hoon, is a 28-year-old who collects debt and works in a lending firm. Both their worlds collide when Shi On gets to share an apartment with Hong Seok and save the rent money.
With a totally different start, the two characters come across something that they have in common: their adoration for dance or how their life is hindering their dream to dance. Shi On has left his house because of his career goals and ambition, and Hong Seok is working for this firm because of the money it pays him.
As the two delve deep into their friendship, they also feel the same old social pressure. You Make Me Dance is not a stereotypical Korean romance between a tough and a soft guy.
You will be shocked to see these complete characters and how many granular realities they’re working with as per their vivid personalities.
In this show, fate is often hidden behind the forced encounters of realities and inevitable situations and objectives, which is a constant reminder for the viewer that everything happens for a reason. All in all, it is a good show with a balanced plot and great for someone who is into love thematic stories.
7. Tharntype
Type Thiwat is a freshman in college. He’s friendly and bubbly but has boiling anger for homosexuals because of a childhood incident that has dented his memories for life.
Due to situations, he has to share a room with Tharn Kirigun, who is openly gay. Type doesn’t like this and does everything to throw him out of the room, but Tharn gives him hostility and slurs.
As the story unfolds, they both start to accept the presence of the other. In Type’s heart, there’s a new feeling that is slowly budding. He is drawn towards Tharn and cannot help that feeling and wants to question his sexuality.
There are a good amount of mushy scenes sprinkled with spicy make-out sessions. Tharn and Type gradually make their way into the audience’s heart as you see them both finding peace and love with each other.
The show has two seasons that will keep you hooked. Overall, it is a good show that has subtle and spicy elements that will make you go with the story.
The writing for each of these characters is balanced. Even the supporting characters are well aware of the plot and what is going on.
8. Vice Versa
After watching Vice Versa, delighted is the only feeling that you will feel. Talay, played by Sea Tawinan Anukoolprasert, suddenly drowns at a beach, and when he wakes up, he finds himself in a stranger’s body.
Slowly, he realizes that he’s not in his universe but in an alternative one, where things are a bit different from the usual. There, he meets Pune, played by Jimmy Jitaraphol Potiwihok, who is an actor from the original world and has also, just like Pune, woken up in a different body.
Now, the two of them join hands together and begin the search for someone known as ‘Portkey,’ who can help them reach their original universe.
With surprising cameos and references from other BL shows, a special reference from Talay’s colorist is also seen in each episode, which is unique and looks beautiful on screen.
It is a show with a unique plot and storyline. We do not have many shows with BL themes with a combination of alternative universes. This show will even intrigue the interest of someone who likes to watch science fiction.
9. Semantic Error
Chu Sangwoo, portrayed by Park Jaechan, is a nerdy computer major who sees the world around him in a binary fashion. Jang Jaeyoung, portrayed by Park Seoham, is a free-spirited soul.
The drama is based on the manhwa of the same name by J. Soori. The plot begins when Sangwoo removes the name of Jaeyoung from the class presentation because he did not contribute much, and it puts his future plans at a bit of risk.
To retaliate, Jaeyoung plots revenge against Sangwoo to irritate him in any way possible. Jae-chan played a good role in portraying Sangwoo’s character. When the tide truly turns, we see him changing as per the situation, and Jaeyoung sticks to it like his life is dependent on it.
Their quarrel converts into slow feelings for each other as Sangwoo realizes the importance of opening to new experiences, free of headaches, listening to hear over the head, and looking past the conventional side of life. Overall, the show is light on story, and the characters do a good job of illustrating the plot on their side.
The changes made to the plot, dialogue, and characters look startling in the beginning, but they adjust the arc of the narration for the eight episodes of around 20 minutes each. But also make the story better by making the characters more sympathetic and endearing while maintaining the core of the story.
10. Not Me
You will find Not Me in most of the lists about BL-themed movies. If you’re into this genre, then you must have seen the pride flag scene, too. Gun Atthaphan Phunsawat are seen as twins of Black and White.
White rushes behind his brother to find out the truth about some attack that put him in a coma. The show is no mean feat, plus the cavities in White’s portrayal is liked by Sean, one of Black’s pal portrayed by Off Jumpol Adulkittiporn.
They both fight against any injustice they see, and in the process, they find feelings growing for one another. Both of the performances kept the whole message authentic.
Overall, it is an underdog show with great meaning that should definitely be checked out by everyone.
11. Until We Meet Again
Until We Meet Again is a Thai BL drama based on the reincarnation theme. It revolves around Korn, who is a university student, and her father is a mafia boss.
Intouch is his classmate and is in life with Korn, and he does everything to woo him away. Korn ignores everything initially, but when he finally realizes his true feelings, it is too late for him.
A fatal tragedy takes the lives of both of them. As the story progresses, we see a new setup thirty years after the original accident: Dean and Pharm Triwinji cross paths.
They also meet in a very similar situation like Korn and Intouch. The two of them begin to fall for each other and realize that they have similarities, just like Intouch and Korn.
The journey for the two of them is not as straight as it seems, still, the two of them navigates their love life amidst their own individual struggle and obstacles thrown by life.
12. I Told The Sunset About You
This is a new generational Thai BL drama based on childhood pals- Oh-Aew and Teh. Both of them lose contact after a fight, but they cross paths again.
In a Chinese School, Oh-Aew is in the school to improve his luck of getting into the college and area of choice and preferences. He is totally shocked and surprised to see Teh there as his teacher.
As the plot unfolds, the two of them spend more time together, and their friendship starts to rekindle, but it’s not just friendship; new feelings are also gradually creeping, and the cupid is around the corner to shoot the arrow.
The acting and music in this series are both true art. The main performers did their utmost to portray the feelings of two perplexed youngsters. This television show had excellent directing.
Most are so alluring that you’ll fall for them. In only those five episodes, this drama will cause you to experience despair, joy, sexual tension, sacrifice, and life’s struggles.
The show is very light on core material, and once you get an idea of what the message is about. It gets easy as a viewer. The screenplay and the characters always try to keep the plot and scene simple yet make sure to deliver the message they want to, which is a good sign for an authentic show and audience bonding with the drama.
The second season of the show follows Oh-Aew and Teh’s changing bond around new friends, and the feelings create a barrier for them once again.
13. Second Chance
Sky is infuriated and broken by the death of his father. He is slowly returning to his life by moving forward with the help of his friend, Paper.
As the two spend time together and see Paper helping him in his low, their relationship gets a bit romantic. On the other hand, Jeno has had a heartbreak, and he has isolated himself from others.
A colleague who is unable to see Jeno throw away his life decides to help him in this situation by opening him up. But it is difficult. Making Jeno forget the past and move on is a difficult and slow process.
The relationship and situation of the two pairs are juxtaposed against one another. The four of them learn to see things as they are by accepting the present and letting go of the past by allowing new changes in life.
Second Chance, as the name suggests, the show is heavy on this theme, and we have all heard that life is all about second chances. The drama shows the characters in a tough spot. From there, it is their journey and how they open up to a new second chance.
It is a good show with a positive vibe, and the plots that are shown in the show are something that one can relate to.
14. Coffee Melody
Duan Yi is a music composer and is popular because of his work. He also has numerous projects under his name. He gets a chance to make a romantic song, which is taken up confidently.
But as he starts to work on the songs, he hits a roadblock. He lacks inspiration, so he cannot be fluent in his writing about love. Because of this, Duan gets disinterested in his work and decides to take a break.
Just when he is thinking of totally leaving the project, he meets lovely Pleng Ruk at a coffee shop. Having found his inspiration, he goes back to composing the song with his mind and heart in place.
The drama is light-hearted and warm, which will surely give you warmth while binging it. The show’s theme is also light, and there is not a lot going on in the show.
It is just the characters with a straightforward screenplay, one scene after another, all about love and the things that the characters need to find in life. If you like light-themed shows, then it should be on your watch list.
15. 2gether The Series
Saraswati and Tine have different lives. Tine is a cheerleader and an average college student. On the other hand, Sarawat is a popular college boy.
To ignore the attention of his classmate Green, Tune asks Sarawat to get into a fake relationship with him.
He agrees, and the duo gets into a show-off relationship, but as time passes, the line between fake and real starts to get thinner, and both of the boys realize that they have true feelings, and now it is not a show. 2gether The Series is a cozy show with humor. Win and Bright have a great connection together.
This TV show strikes the ideal blend between comedy and romance. It is incredibly entertaining to see and quite light. The series features the Thai independent band Scrubb. Every scene in the series was well portrayed by the music.
