“A BL that’s pretending it isn’t a BL…”
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
More and more idols are getting involved in BL (boy love) dramas despite there still being traditional views towards sexuality in Korea.
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NCT Jeno and Jaemin‘s upcoming drama teaser has become a hot topic due to resembling a BL.
NCT’s Jeno | @leejen_o_423/Instagram NCT’s Jaemin
On January 5, a new trailer for a short drama series the two idols are starring in was released, with the plot of a baseball pitcher who was struggling and a transfer student who offers to be his manager.
스트라이크를 던지지 못하는 투수⚾와 그의 매니저를 자처하는 의문의 전학생이 있다👀⁉
스포츠 성장 드라마 <와인드업> 메인 예고편 최초 공개 ✨
A pitcher who can’t throw a strike ⚾️ and a mysterious transfer student who steps up as his manager…👀⁉
Watch the main trailer for the… pic.twitter.com/RW8Hv46CTn
— KITZ 킷츠 (@kitz_shortz) January 5, 2026
The clip introduced both characters and the turbulent bond that arises.
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Yet, the clip has gone viral and has sparked major reactions because netizens believe the actions and narrative in the teaser looks like a BL. In the comments, netizens thought the company was kidding themselves and that all the details and the way Jeno and Jaemin are interacting perfectly resembles a BL, with some joking that the two idols aren’t even acting as anything but themselves.
“bromance” but their eyes are literally shooting hearts out at each other in every scene okay https://t.co/sIUnoq1FjP pic.twitter.com/JQF8zlAi2i
— kaitlyn ♡’s svtskz (@smileflwr_) January 5, 2026
“i remembered ur jersey number” oh the fujoshis r gna LOVEEEE this https://t.co/KDs2ZcoTjD pic.twitter.com/ZWaf5Q4Ntd
— maka paka ! 🦈 (@ALLIUMBEES) January 5, 2026
childhood connection, jaemin’s character still having a fascination with jeno’s and following him around, there being a reason to be in “forced”proximity to eachother…. yeah you can’t trick me that is a bl plot if i’ve ever seen one 😭😭😭 https://t.co/2KTYUsc1UC
— ☆彡 (@bambicryptid) January 5, 2026
So, which episode drops the kiss scene? https://t.co/Nimn7q08fU pic.twitter.com/sBDXgImuoz
— Assegaf (@huijseen) January 5, 2026
i don’t dance by chad and ryan https://t.co/Fo0quOTUKR
— re (@mahaeyushi) January 5, 2026
casting two nct members in a bl thats pretending it isn’t a bl is kinda crazy https://t.co/tvjLVlYp7T
— lucy™ 🩷🤍🧡 (@_avasharpe) January 5, 2026