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Moneyboys is a glimpse into the oft hidden struggles of gay people and sex workers within a society that is modernised yet still conservative at heart.

Ride or Die, 2021 (Japan)

Rei (Kiko Mizuhara) helps Nanae, who Rei’s been in love with for years, escape her abusive husband.

Combining the Waacking style and traditional Korean dance, real-life Waacker Choi Hae-jun turns in a compelling performance as the fiery Myung.

Old Narcissus, 2022 (Japan)

At 74 years old, picture book writer Yamazaki struggles with accepting his age and faded looks.

It is a platform for inter-Asia collaboration, dialogue, and research on issues affecting people who self-identify as LGBTQ+ or belong to other non-normative sexualities and gender identities in Asia or Asian diasporas and beyond.

With over eight years of run-up and annual events, our 2024 edition of ‘Queer’ Asia is centred around the theme ‘Revival’.

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Utopia was founded in 1994, by Singaporean, American, and Thai partners, with the goal of creating positive social alternatives for gays and lesbians in the Asian region.

The free-spirited singer busks on the streets of South Korea and uploads his performances online, where his videos have caught the eye of Yoon Sang Yi (Lee Sang), a keyboardist at a major record company who is always on the lookout for new talent.

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Highschooler Nathan Lee gets diagnosed with terminal brain cancer before he even turns 18. Despite the cheesy plot, fans adore the actors’ chemistry and the series quickly became a global phenomenon with a sequel and movie.

I Told Sunset About You, 2020 (Thailand)

Another Thai BL series in a school setting, except this follows the journey of two highschoolers as they navigate friendship, self-discovery, and love.

This lighthearted flick is a loose take on the classic 19th-century play Cyrano de Bergerac. It doesn’t go well, but her father’s will states that Myung will get her inheritance if she performs a drum dance at his memorial ceremony. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!

The Boyfriend, 2024 (Japan)

This brand-new reality dating show has taken queer viewers by storm since launching on Netflix in July 2024.

If you’re into the dominant boss trope in BL, then The New Employee will be right up your alley.

Pine Cone, 2023 (India)

Pine Cone is a semi-autobiographical film about a gay filmmaker who queer desire and relationships as India’s reaction to the LGBTQ+ community evolves.

These photos of queer, brown Asian men aim to widen representation

What do the bubbles represent?

Hidhir Badaruddin: The bubbles consist of a stretchy plastic substance and are blown through a thin straw. The drama and funny moments are highlighted by reactions from a panel of commentators including celebrities Megumi Yamano, Chiaki Horan, and drag queen Durian Lollobrigida.

This film also stars Vidur Sethi, the first openly queer actor in a leading role in mainstream Hindi cinema. Sweety, who is in love with another woman, is pressured to marry a man by her traditional family. Visit this link for your guide to the best gay clubs, gay bars, events, and LGBTQ+ culture in Hong Kong. 

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They are forced to face their feelings and the realities of their lives.  

Die Beautiful, 2016 (Philippines)

Trisha Echevarria (Paolo Ballesteros) is a transgender woman who dies after being crowned Binibining Gay Pilipinas.

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What follows is a blooming friendship and understanding between two vastly different people, and Yamazaki’s first steps towards self-acceptance. Birdy (Tseng Jing-Hua), a new student at an all-boys Catholic high school, meets A-han (Edward Chen).

I want the world to know how diverse and multifaceted Asian men can be, that brown Asians are also part of Asian identity as much as East Asians. Ben Yuen, who stars as Cantonese opera actor Brother Darling, took home Best Supporting Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards and Golden Horse Awards for Tracey.

Dear Ex, 2018 (Taiwan)

Dear Ex is a Taiwanese dramedy exploring the dynamics of parenthood and family.

70-year-old taxi driver Pak (Tai Bo) crosses paths with 65-year-old retired single father Hoi (Ben Yuen) in a park.