Good on-screen chemistry is something that can make or break a movie or a drama. It plays a massive role in making the watching experience a memorable one. If the actors converse freely with each other, if they are able to embody their characters and relationships well, the audience will also have a good time, because if the chemistry isn’t convincing, even a great story cannot save it. So, here are- 10 On-Screen BL Couples That Have Great Chemistry”:
1. Jae Won And Ji Hyun In The Eighth Sense (2023)
The Eighth Sense is a Korean BL drama that aired in 2023. This is the story of Ji Hyun, who moves to Seoul for college and finds himself attracted to Jae Won, the campus heartthrob and his senior. Despite being a Korean BL series, that generally try to keep everything light and not too intense, it draws its inspiration from Western BL movies and dramas where the characters aren’t dumbed down for its audience. The leads in this drama have palpable tension between them, and one can feel the undeniable attraction they feel for each other every time they are on screen.
2. Tan And Bun In Manner Of Death (2020)
Manner of Death is a 2020 Thai BL series that aired on WeTV. This is the story of a medical examiner, Dr Bunnakit, who delves into the world of corruption among authority figures to find out the truth. Aside from being a very new type of story for the Thai BL world, this drama also stars its most powerful couple. The main characters, played by Max Nattapol Diloknawarit (Tan) and Tul Pakorn Thanasrivanitchai (Bun), have seamless chemistry with each other and absolutely rock every role they play together. Some fans also call them BL Kings for the same reason.
3. Jae Young And Sang Woo In Semantic Error (2022)
Semantic Error is a Korean BL drama that aired in 2022. This is the enemies-to-lovers story of two university students of opposite personalities. Eight episodes filled with petty banters, sassy comments and budding romance will always have you laughing, scoffing and giggling to yourself. The actors, Park Jae Chan as Sang Woo and Park Seo Ham as Jae Young, embody their characters well. They sure know how to convey their feelings convincingly, for every interaction they share feels very real.
4. Sean And White In Not Me (2021)
Not Me is a Thai BL drama that aired on GMM 25 in 2021. This is the story of four college students trying to take down a corrupt and influential businessman in Thailand. The actors of this drama, Gun Atthaphan Phunsawat (Black & White) and Off Jumpol Adulkittiporn (Sean), are a well-established pair in the Thai BL drama industry. They have played in many dramas together and made it the best experience every time. Whether they are fighting or being all lovey-dovey with each other, their chemistry is top-notch, which plays a significant role in this drama too. Their characters will draw you in from the very beginning and keep you hooked till the very end.
5. Tin And Tol In Triage (2022)
Triage is a 2022 Thai BL drama with a medical and time-loop theme that aired on AIS Play. This is the story of a medical resident, Tin, played by Tae Darvid Kreepolrerk, who gets stuck in a time loop and cannot escape until he saves the life of Tol, played by Tee Thanapon Jarujitranon. Triage will have you in a chokehold from the moment you start watching it and make you want to binge it, not only because of the interesting plot but also the stellar acting and chemistry. Tae and Tee’s chemistry is magnetic and very addictive. And paying attention to anything else when they are together on-screen is difficult.
6. Lian And Kuea In Cutie Pie (2022)
Cutie Pie is a 2022 Thai BL drama that aired on the Mandee YouTube channel. This drama focuses on two boys who grew up together and were betrothed to each other from a young age. While the story is convoluted, confusing and, at times, problematic, Cutie Pie is, more often than not, praised for the chemistry between the two male leads – NuNew Chawarin Perdpiriyawong (Kuea) and Zee Pruk Panich (Lian). They managed to turn the watching experience of a drama full of plot holes and problematic tropes into an interesting one with their off-the-charts chemistry. Zee and NuNew look and act very well together, resulting in Cutie Pie's popularity.
7. Teh And Oh-aew In I Told Sunset About You (2020)
I Told Sunset About You is a 2020 Thai coming-of-age BL series that aired on Line TV. This drama tells us the story of two best friends learning about life, discovering newfound feelings and how they are dealing with them. ‘ITSAY’ is the first of its kind with breath-taking cinematography, direction and acting. Whatever these boys feel, the viewer will feel too. Putthipong Billkin Assaratanakul (Teh) and Krit PP Amnuaydechkorn (Oh-Aew) have such a beautiful chemistry with each other that it exemplifies ITSAY’s beauty. Even in scenes without spoken words, we could understand everything from their gazes filled with longing and desire.
8. Pat And Pran In Bad Buddy (2021)
Bad Buddy is a 2021 Thai BL series that aired on GMM 25 and WeTV. This is the story of Pat and Pran, neighbours since birth, whose families don’t have a good relationship. Bad Buddy follows the classic enemies-to-lovers plot, but many things make it stand out; its mockery of problematic plot points, miscommunication and meaningless fights and its one-of-a-kind chemistry between the leads. The popularity of Nanon Korapat Kirdpan (Pran) and Ohm Pawat Chittsawangdee (Pran) skyrocketed after this series, and fans loved this pair so much that they hoped Ohm & Nanon would appear on-screen together again. And true to their words, they were received very well every time they did appear on a show, whether as a cameo role (Vice Versa) or for a few episodes continuing the story of Bad Buddy (Our Skyy 2), and the show’s viewers increased.
9. Da Un And Si Won In Blueming (2022)
Blueming is a Korean BL series that aired on iQiyi in 2022. This drama is about insecurities, self-doubt, confidence and wrong first impressions. Cha Si Won has struggled all his life to be perfect and popular and did everything possible to be so; Hyeong Da Un seems to be the opposite, effortlessly handsome, smart and popular. The two leads go off to a wrong start when Si Won starts feeling threatened by Da Un, but this slowly develops into a simple yet beautiful relationship. The chemistry of our main characters is passionate but soft; it doesn’t rush, and it flows at its own pace and on its own time, which makes watching Blueming a very feel-good experience.
10. Vee And Mark In Love Mechanics (2022)
Love Mechanics is a 2022 Thai BL series that aired on WeTV. Again, this is a popular drama riddled with problematic tropes. But, just like Cutie Pie, Love Mechanics is loved for its chemistry between the characters, not the plot. War Wanarat Ratsameerat (Mark) and Yin Anan Wong (Vee) have the type of seamless chemistry that will make you forgive a hundred hours of lousy plot. Even though these characters, especially that of Vee, are walking red flags as individuals, they are the sweetest to each other when they finally come together; it feels real and perfect.
