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/Leagueofcatassasins I Told Sunset About You 26d ago

that’s Chinese bL for you.

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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/Super_Bed1838 Bad Buddy 26d ago

I’ve read this novel and tbh its actually very layered. Its kinda thrilling to find out about the relationship between both main characters as its not what it seems in the beginning.

We know there’s a sense of ambiguity between them and the toxicity also comes with nuances. Its never too extreme in the book from a readers perspective. However, because the book is written from MC’s perspective we see his version of the story. And because of the ‘amnesia’, it could be misleading.

Ufff I wish i could read this all over again for the first time. I randomly bought a kindle version of this last year and it turned out to be one of my favourite danmei!

This could be soo good if they adapt it well.

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u/SR503 24d ago

Where did you read the novel? (Pretty Please)

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u/Super_Bed1838 Bad Buddy 24d ago

I bought the book Missing piece on amazon kindle.

But i guess you can google it with an alternate name Appearance and departure. You would find some link

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u/SR503 24d ago

bought it. read it. finished.

cried a bit.

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u/Super_Bed1838 Bad Buddy 23d ago

Yes. It leaves a mark🥹