queercoding & queer undertones (and/or lgbt side characters)
series that are open to queer readings through queercoding/subtext/undertones, or feature lgbt side characters with not enough presence or relevance to be put into my mlm/wlw lists. personal list so its only stuff i've seen.
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1. Beyond Evil
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
fairly strong queer undertones - seemingly intentional queercoding based on interviews (an overall well written & affectionate relationship between the two leads regardless)
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2. Strangers from Hell
Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
very strong queer subtext (essentially just text - moonjo is as good as confirmed to be gay which contributes to his interest in jongwoo)
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3. Followers
Japanese Drama - 2020, 9 episodes
lesbian and gay side characters, implied relationship between implied bisexual women.
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4. Nagi no Oitoma
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
gay side character, minor queer undertones
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5. The Stranded
Thai Drama - 2019, 7 episodes
gay relationship and bisexual characters, including a main character
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6. Imawa no Kuni no Alice
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
trans character
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7. The Boy Next Door
Korean Drama - 2017, 15 episodes
humours queer undertones & subtext between main characters, but also features genuine gay storylines in some episodes.
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8. EXO Next Door
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
queer subtext (sehun's character)
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9. The Devil Judge
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
queer undertones/subtext (yet to watch this)