Earth and Mix’s 1st Fan Meeting in Taipei in May 2023 (photo provided by Enfinity Entertainment)
Thailand’s Boy Love (BL) TV series, also known as Series Y, have grown in popularity and profitability across Asia. A veteran in the production of these drama series told Thai PBS World that more than 20 BL series are produced in Thailand per year. Thailand’s BL series are not only hugely popular, but they also effectively promote an inclusive society.
Thanks to the growing region-wide interest in these series, Thailand’s soft power has been enhanced and international streaming revenue is rapidly increasing. According to Department of International Trade Promotion, the streaming rights of Thailand’s BL series, purchased by other Asian countries, were worth 360 million baht in 2021.
According to Dylan Hung, CEO of Enfinity Entertainment, Thailand has already been producing BL…
