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How Thai Boys’ Love series sparked a billion-baht fan economy and soft power revolution
Published on 26/08/2025
» Once a niche corner of entertainment, Thai Boys' Love (BL) dramas have grown into a global cultural wave. Beyond the swooning storylines and photogenic leads lies something more powerful: an economic force driven by loyal fans who see more than just fiction. For them, these stories bring meaning, belonging and identity.
Sashaying towards soft power
Life, Published on 28/07/2025
» Performers spent an hour on their transformation with elaborate makeup and costumes. When the curtain went up, they sashayed, lip-synced, danced, jumped and somersaulted. After a jaw-dropping show, they removed all the glitter and returned to normal life. The next day, they repeat the cycle.
Not above the law
Postbag, Published on 26/07/2025
» Re: "PP backs public criticism of ruling in cadet's death", (BP, July 24).
Don't miss Netflix's chart-topping love letter to K-pop
Life, Published on 22/07/2025
» Netflix recently released the animated musical fantasy film KPop Demon Hunters, which was met by an overwhelmingly positive response by viewers worldwide.
Fan love lights up Bangkok streets
Online Reporters, Published on 10/07/2025
» In the heart of Bangkok, digital billboards are no longer just for major corporate campaigns. Increasingly, the city’s busiest intersections are glowing with cheerful birthday messages, comeback announcements and heartfelt tributes to K-pop and T-pop idols. These are funded not by agencies or labels, but by fans.
Pride in action
Life, Published on 30/06/2025
» From donning rainbow-coloured outfits to marching in the annual Pride parade or cheering glamorous idols from favourite Boys' Love (BL) series, the Thai LGBTI community has advanced from making themselves seen and heard to making policy changes that foster a more equal and inclusive society.
Gay OK
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/06/2025
» Famed director Krisda "Pond" Witthayakhajorndet -- the creative force behind the global success of KinnPorsche The Series and the critically acclaimed historical thriller Man Suang -- has recently caused a stir far beyond the entertainment industry.
Girls shouldn't shout?: Women break the mould at French metal festival
AFP, Published on 23/06/2025
» CLISSON (FRANCE) - Women artists are pushing back against gender stereotypes at the French heavy metal festival Hellfest, where men have long dominated the loud and rebellious genre.
Soft power: BTS fans rally behind Korean international adoptees
AFP, Published on 17/06/2025
» SEOUL — Korean pop (K-pop) megaband BTS is back from military service, and their international fandom -- long known for its progressive activism -- is celebrating by rallying behind a cause: adoptees from South Korea.
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» YEONCHEON — Two more BTS members were released from South Korean military service Wednesday, bringing the K-pop supergroup closer to a reunion as they promised fans a "better version" of themselves soon.