Yi Gao
Self
Love Casting (2025)
Season 1
On a 7-day journey, eight boys face BL tasks, real emotions, and one big question: who will they choose when it’s time to confess?
Released March 14, 2025
Episode 47 min
None+
Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.jealousy, tmdb.romance, tmdb.matchmaking, tmdb.cohabitation, tmdb.gay-romance, tmdb.boys-love-bl, tmdb.reality-show
Network: LINE TV
S1E1 - The Start of Communal Living
Seven unique participants—including a natural airhead, a big brother type, a shy guy, and a mood-maker—board a yacht one by one. After enduring seasickness, they finally enjoy a meal. Upon arrival at their lodging, they immediately begin choosing characters for the CP (couple pairing) roles they’ll play the next day.
March 14, 2025, midnight
S1E2 - Advice from Senior Actors
On the second morning, the participants enjoy a lively breakfast together. In the living room, they discover scripts prepared for each CP. As curiosity rises, a mentor actor arrives to share expert tips on how to act in BL roles.
March 14, 2025, midnight
S1E3 - The Eighth Arrival
After watching four recorded skits, each participant reflects on their performances. That night, they switch roommates. The next morning, the mysterious eighth participant arrives, and they all head out together on a bike trip to an unknown destination.
March 21, 2025, midnight
S1E4 - Facing Emotions
Split into two teams, participants enjoy shrimp fishing and green onion harvesting. Some bond regardless of pairing, while others struggle to join conversations. In the afternoon’s “emotional release” workshop, they revisit unforgettable moments from their past.
March 21, 2025, midnight
S1E5 - Acting Is Hard
On the third night, room assignments change again. Each room is assigned an acting theme: "parting," "heartbreak," "a third party," and "misunderstanding." The next morning, a new mentor actor arrives, and new scripts are distributed.
March 28, 2025, midnight
S1E6 - Characters Are Taking Shape
A “funny story” session during dinner flops, but then they hold a viewing of their drama footage. By the fourth day of living together, their emotional openness brings noticeable changes to their acting. Will new relationships form?
March 28, 2025, midnight
S1E7 - Advice from the BL Prince
On the fifth morning, a mentor known as the “BL Prince of Thailand” arrives. Under his guidance, participants perform romantic scenes using only facial expressions and body language. Inspired by his breathtaking demonstration, they tackle the challenge.
April 4, 2025, midnight
S1E8 - Cookie Gifts
On the afternoon of day five, participants enjoy baking cookies. Each creates a unique batch and must choose one person to give them to. Some may receive none—others, more than one.
April 4, 2025, midnight
S1E9 - Ideal Couples
On the fifth night, two participants are given the power to assign rooms and create what they believe are the “ideal CPs.” The next day, the final outing begins. Participants freely choose one of three cars, each heading to an unknown location.
April 11, 2025, midnight
S1E10 - Breaking a Sweat Together
While the studio guests try to predict which CPs will succeed, some participants remain hard to read. Divided into groups for aerial yoga, karate, and wood-fired oven baking, they each struggle but manage to make lasting memories.
April 11, 2025, midnight
S1E11 - Around the Campfire
On the final night, they gather around a campfire to talk about how their feelings have changed over six days. The next day, each must choose a partner and confess—only matched CPs get to act in the final BL drama. Choosing someone likely to choose you becomes a real strategy.
April 18, 2025, midnight
S1E12 - A Dramatic Conclusion
On the final day, everyone writes down the name of the person they want to form a CP with. Two undecided participants consult a tarot reader whose convincing reading helps them make up their minds. Will the studio's predictions be accurate?
April 18, 2025, midnight
Network: LINE TV
Episode Runtime: 47 min.
Season Runtime: 564 min.
Released: March 14, 2025
Last Air Date: April 18, 2025, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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