Love by Chance
Pete is a handsome and rich university student who is incredibly timid. His shyness stems from his trying to hide that he is gay. One day, Pete gets hit by a boy on a bike. The kind-hearted boy, named Ae, apologizes…
Love by Chance is a landmark Thai BL that redefined the genre by centering on a romance built on communication, trust, and consent—a rarity in the often melodramatic world of university-set dramas. The story begins when timid, secretly gay college freshman Pete accidentally crashes into Ae, a friendly and popular engineering student. Instead of anger, Ae offers kindness and unexpected protection, especially when Pete faces blackmail from a homophobic bully. Their friendship deepens as Ae, who initially identifies as straight, slowly realizes his feelings for Pete. What follows is a refreshingly mature journey where the two talk through jealousy, insecurity, and societal pressure without resorting to drawn-out misunderstandings. But the series doesn't stop there: it weaves in three other couples, each with their own arcs. Tin, a cold rich heir, and Can, a loud soccer-mad freshman, have an enemies-to-lovers story that explores trauma and redemption. Meanwhile, the dark pairings of Kengkla/Techno and Tum/Tar tackle themes of coercion and sexual assault—controversially. The main couple's pure, honest love anchors the show, making it a must-watch for those seeking both fluffy highs and thought-provoking lows, though viewers must brace for problematic side plots that sparked intense debate.