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Chinese BL Dramas Dominate Streaming Charts, New Series Target Growing Fanbase

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Chinese BL dramas are gaining popularity, with "Winter Begonia" and "Blue Lips" topping the charts on the streaming platform GagaOOLala.
  • "Winter Begonia" achieved a 40% lead in viewership over the second-place drama, "Blue Lips."
  • New BL series like "Kiss or Kill" and "The Only Connection With You" are being released to cater to the growing audience.

The popularity of Chinese Boys' Love (BL) dramas continues to surge, with recent releases dominating streaming platforms. GagaOOLala, a prominent video streaming service, reported that "Winter Begonia" and "Blue Lips" secured the top two spots on its latest platform-wide rankings, coinciding with their season finales.

"Winter Begonia" demonstrated exceptional viewership, outperforming the second-ranked "Blue Lips" by approximately 40%. This significant lead highlights the strong appeal and commercial success of the drama, capturing a substantial segment of the audience interested in BL content.

To maintain this momentum, GagaOOLala is introducing new BL series with diverse themes. "Kiss or Kill" offers a departure from typical sweet romance, delving into a high-stakes action narrative set against a backdrop of crime and arms trafficking. Meanwhile, "The Only Connection With You," a Taiwanese fantasy BL adapted from a popular novel, blends mystery-solving with a budding romance, having already garnered acclaim at the 2026 Golden Horse Fantasy Film Festival.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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