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GagaOOLala unveils new original, acquired LGBTQ+ titles

Published Nov 24, 2023 01:45 am

GagaOOLala, the popular LGBTQ+ video streaming service, has released its lineup of content aimed at defying conventions, exploring uncharted territories, and pushing boundaries.

“Since GagaOOLala went global in 2020, we are privileged to reach a wide audience of LGBTQ+ BL content; we take it as our responsibility now to create stories and characters that can be a part of the ever-changing cultural dialogue,” said Jay Lin, founder of GagaOOLala.

He added, “Our commitment is to shape narratives that not only entertain but also contribute to the vital conversations surrounding diversity, inclusion, and love in all its forms.”

GagaOOLala is committed to championing diverse, inclusive, and pioneering LGBTQ+ storytelling.

Here are the titles on GagaOOLala:

1. Boys Like Boys

"Boys Like Boys" is a pioneering unscripted queer reality dating series that recently made its mark in history with a groundbreaking global premiere at the Kaohsiung International Film Festival (KIFF).

The show is available worldwide on GagaOOLala and WeTV in the Philippines and Thailand. Audiences in Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand will soon join the excitement with upcoming releases on Viu TV.

It will also air exclusively on Warner Bros. Discovery's TLC channel in Taiwan in early 2024, making it the first local LGBTQ+ dating reality show to air on linear TV.

"Boys Like Boys" is a game-changing series that reimagines love in the LGBTQ+ universe and is a must-watch for reality enthusiasts and advocates of love in all its forms.

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2. Fragrance of the First Flower Season 2

The long-anticipated second season of "Fragrance of the First Flower" is back. The award-winning and critically acclaimed lesbian IP returns with a fresh narrative that continues to defy norms in the LGBTQ+ entertainment realm. With honors such as Best Writing, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress in a Mini-Series/TV Movie at the 57th Golden Bell Awards in 2022, and recognition as one of Variety's "Top International Shows of 2021," the series remains an exemplar of unapologetic storytelling.

3. First Note of Love

“First Note of Love" is a harmonious collaboration between GagaOOLala, leading BL production partner Star Hunter Entertainment from Thailand, and Warner Music Taiwan.

The series merges the world of boys' love (BL) with music, weaving a narrative of a reclusive musical genius and an underprivileged singer who discover love and courage through their journey.

"First Note of Love" stands as a pioneering Taiwanese-Thai BL co-production series, predominantly filmed in Kaohsiung, with support from the Ministry of Culture Taiwan’s Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, the Kaohsiung Film Fund, and Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA). An international ensemble of talent, complemented by an original soundtrack, underscores this remarkable production scheduled to commence filming this November.

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4. Playboyy

“Playboyy,” the steamy BL (boys’ love) series broke the record for the “highest first-week views of any series so far” on GagaOOLala.

The series, produced by Thailand's eminent BL powerhouse, Copy A Bangkok, redefines the boundaries of the BL genre, weaving a narrative of fame, fortune, sex, and desire while delving into themes such as sex trade, illegal pornography, drugs, covert prostitution, addiction, and revenge within the queer community.

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The stars of "Playboyy" (Copy A Bangkok)

Its provocative storyline, under the direction and production of Cheewin Thanamin, boldly challenges conventional romantic BL narratives and ventures into an audacious and unexplored domain within the genre.

GagaOOLala is Asia’s leading LGBTQ+ and BL streaming service based in Taiwan, with over 3 million members across the globe. Currently, the platform boasts a rapidly increasing library of around 1,300 titles available in 249 territories, including films, series, documentaries, shorts, and anime, with fresh, curated content added weekly.

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