5 BLs to Watch for People Who Have Short Attention Span

BL Feature Gay

2023-05-08
14:28

Watching a series should be entertaining, but for people who have the attention span of a goldfish, even getting yourself past the first episode — especially long ones — can be a struggle, a real struggle.

But fret not because we got your back. Here are five short BLs you can watch that are perfect for your short attention span!

Oh! My Assistant (2022)

Number of episodes: 8

Average episode length: 15 minutes

Country of origin: Korea

Adapted from a webtoon comic of the same name, ‘Oh! My Assistant’ tells the love story between Seon Ho (F.T. Island’s Song Seunghyun), an adult comic artist, and his newly hired assistant, Goo Muyeong (Ko Changbin). As they start to work together, romance ensues, but not without a bit of confusion and sensual self-discovery. It’s funny and sweet — an adorable mix of sexual tension and awkward gay romance.

Watch ‘Oh! My Assistant’ on GagaOOLala

The New Employee (2022)

Number of episodes: 7

Average episode length: 20 minutes

Country of origin: Korea

This BL web drama series, based on a web novel of the same title, follows the romance between virgin intern Woo Seunghyun (Moon Jiyong) and his cold but handsome boss Kim Jongchan (Kwon Hyuk). If you’re into office romance, then this is for you. Its greatest charm? It has a feel-good appeal and a simple storyline.

Watch ‘The New Employee’ on Watcha

The End of the World with You (2023)

Number of episodes: 8

Average episode length: 24 minutes

Country of origin: Japan

After learning that a meteorite will hit the Earth in ten days and annihilate the human race, Masumi Nishina returns to his college library to read books in peace as he waits for the end of the world. However, he reunites there with the man who broke his heart, Ritsu Kusakabe. While this was the last thing Masumi hoped for, with the world about to end, they both wondered if they could perhaps reignite their romance and fill the remainder of their lives with passion.

Watch ‘The End of the World with You’ on GagaOOLala

Hello, Stranger (2020)

Number of episodes: 8

Average episode length: 20 minutes

Country of origin: Philippines

This 2020 Filipino BL series is a product of its time. ‘Hello, Stranger’ tells the story of two college boys who cross paths for a school project. Mico (JC Alcantara), a nerdy college student gets paired up with the star basketball player Xavier (Tony Labrusca). Despite their stark differences, the two boys get to form an unlikely bond that goes beyond friendship through their several online interactions.

Watch ‘Hello Stranger’ on Netflix

Innocent (2021)

Number of episodes: 4

Average episode length: 23 minutes

Country of origin: Taiwan

Innocent tells the story of Yu Shi who has a dissociative identity disorder, one he developed after an accident when he was young. His other persona, Noah, has protected Yu Shi as they grew up, but when Yu Shi meets Wu Zheng, Noah does not trust him. Yu Shi and Wu Zheng then embark on a romantic journey filled with angst and healing as they both deal with their love and their own personal struggles.

Watch ‘Innocent’ on GagaOOLala

Do you have other shows you recommend for people who have short attention spans but would like to enjoy good BL? Comment your recommendation/s in the comment section below!