The LGBTQ+ BL global media hub GagaOOLala is set to release a brand-new Taiwanese BL series, ‘First Note of Love’, this August and has released a minute-long teaser ahead of its premiere.
‘First Note of Love’ marks the return of Charles Tu, known for ‘HIStory 4: Close To You’, and Michael Chang from ‘My Tooth Your Love’, to the BL scene. They team up as Neil and Sea in this second original series from GagaOOLala.
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On June 20th, the production unveiled its official teaser, giving fans a sneak peek of its original soundtrack, which was tailor-made by Warner Music Taiwan. The teaser also introduces the second couple, Orca and Reese, portrayed by Jame Kasama Khanjanawattana and Tim Liu. It reveals that the series is a collaboration between GagaOOLala and Star Hunter Entertainment, a Thai production company known for ‘Big Dragon’ and ‘Love Senior’, both of which are streaming on the platform.
In an article, rising director Lien Chien Hung, renowned for his work in ‘Salli’, shared some anecdotes about the casting process, particularly his first meeting with the actors. During Charles’s audition, he unexpectedly pulled out a guitar and performed two of his own compositions, moving one of the staff members to tears. As an actor, Charles is deeply engaged with the story and enjoys discussing it with the director, leaving a lasting impression: “Charles is undoubtedly Neil. If he’s not Neil, Neil will eventually become Charles.”
Michael also revealed that he and Charles knew each other before filming. Initially seeing Charles as a quiet and steady young man, he shared that their shooting period was filled with playful banter, leading to a close bond.
