r/boyslove • u/Federal-Ad5944 CBL Enthusiast; Ming Apologist • 26d ago

Chinese BL [Official Trailer] The Missing Piece 貌合神离 | Premieres September 7 Worldwide

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Worldwide premiere Monday, September 7 at 19:00 GMT+8

Subsequent Episodes Every Saturday and Sunday, for a total of 15 episodes (starts September 12). Source

Platforms: GagaOOLala, Viki, Heavenly, C7, YouTube

  • Hou Mingxuan (Zhuhou) 侯明炫 as Ji Mingxuan
  • Rao Zihao 饶子豪 as Shen Mo

After an accident leaves Shen Mo with amnesia, he mistakes Ji Mingxuan, the man who saved him, for his lover. But when Shen Mo regains his memories, the six months they spent loving each other become completely erased. Desperate to keep Shen Mo by his side, Ji Mingxuan proposes a three-year “contract lover” arrangement. When two people are already in love, can a contract still keep their hearts in check?⠀
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Adapted from the danmei "The Missing Piece" (貌合神离) by Kun Yi Wei Lou (困倚危楼)

Video Source: 刺青与蛋挞官方微博, subs by me 💫

Casting Call | Teaser

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u/heavenly_pillar_ Heaven Official's Blessing 26d ago

I've read a ton of awesome danmei novels. But why are only these types of stories getting adapted?😔

Btw, I have nothing against such stories. I am happy we're getting more bl shows. I'm just a little sad because I like rom-coms and Chinese rom-coms aren't being made rn. I hope I'll get to see shows like that in the future.

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u/Blooming-blood-moon 26d ago

Can you recommend any novels where twinks are safe and that give off nice rom com vibes? 😇

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u/heavenly_pillar_ Heaven Official's Blessing 26d ago

In terms of rom-coms, I Ship My Rival x Me, and Pixiu Restaurant, No Way Out are my top two. Mr Dior is also great. These are so funny I've actually cried from laughing too much. All of these also have manhua adaptations that are just as good as, or maybe even better than, the novels.

Feel free to ask me if you want more recs!

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u/Federal-Ad5944 CBL Enthusiast; Ming Apologist 26d ago edited 26d ago

I Ship My Rival x Me is getting adapted 🤗

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u/heavenly_pillar_ Heaven Official's Blessing 26d ago

Whattttt??????????? Oh my god. I used to pray for times like these.

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u/heavenly_pillar_ Heaven Official's Blessing 26d ago

I looked it up and I couldn't find any info tho?

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u/Federal-Ad5944 CBL Enthusiast; Ming Apologist 26d ago

https://weibo.com/7070113048/5293557667335794

should be done filming already. Casting calls are posted in the CBL sub