The Shocking Difference Between Korean, Japanese, And Chinese BL Goes Mega-Viral

BL, or Boys’ Love, is a genre of media focusing on relationships between men. A recent post comparing BL from Korea, Japan, and China has taken the internet by storm. Check out each country’s unique features below:

1. China

China’s BL often features two men who have a “pretty” aesthetic, including a pretty face and skinny body.

Some of the men with long hair may even be a top.

2. Japan

Japan has a very similar style where both of the leads have a “pretty” aesthetic and skinny build.

The same style can be seen in the country’s vintage BL from 50 years ago.

3. Korea

However, Korea’s BL leads are completely different!

The top can be very tall and with a broad build and overall masculine vibe.

There is also an emphasis on the difference in size between the main characters.

Netizens shared their thoughts and preferences as the viral post quickly accumulated over a thousand comments.

• “I like them all lol.”
• “There has to be a masculine vibe. Drawing a woman and then insisting it’s a man is so cringe.”
• “Lmaoooo.”
• “They need to have enough masculine charm for their storyline to feel believable. And for the ‘top’ character, the face is important first.”
• “The ‘top’ should be built like a doorframe (big and broad). If he’s small and skinny, it doesn’t feel masculine. I also like when the ‘bottom’ is tall.”

Check out more viral comparisons between the three countries below.

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