Future of GMMTV's 2025 Couples
I recently came across this post where I discussed the future of the new 2022 BL couples. Some of my predictions were wrong but most of them weren't too shabby (I will ALWAYS be smug about the fact that I was one of like 3 users on here who believed in GeminiFourth and MSP from the start).
So, I thought I'd replicate the same fun and discuss some 2025 couples and their fates.
My criteria here is that the couple's debut show as a pair should come out in 2025 and they should be the leads. I'm not counting side couples or side couples who moved up to main roles (JuniorMark/AouBoom for example).
- JossGawin
I'm very pleasantly surprised by the upward trend and popularity of My Golden Blood so far. Of course, only time will tell how well the series will perform overall, but since these predictions are just going on vibes, I'm fairly confident JossGawin will find an international audience. As for Thai popularity, I'm not too sure.
- MarkOhm
If STGD improves its pacing I can see it doing well. The trending numbers for Episode 1 so far isn't anything great but I'm predicting all the episodes will only go up from here. MarkOhm seem to be willing to do fanservice and Mark has a bit of a fanbase so they might be a hit domestically
- ChokunAston
I'd say I'm most confident about them in the new 2025 lead lineup. They remind me a bit of AlmondProgress and Boys In Love is exactly the kind of show Thai audiences like. I'm cautiously optimistic here.
- MickLuke/LukeMick
Again, BIL is the blueprint of shows that Thai Y audiences like. Mick will probably have Win's fandom backing him too. However, I'm not as confident about them as ChokunAston (and looks like GMMTV pushes them more too).
- ViewMim
I had a whole post discussing/analyzing ViewMim, in case anyone wants to read it.
- EmiBonnie
THEY are our first official ship of 2025. While Us might be underperforming by GMMTV GL standards, they're doing just fine in terms of regular GMMTV shows. Their music videos for Us also have a lot of views. I think if they keep promoting themselves after the show is done, they can get a very solid fan following.
Any couples I missed? I wasn't sure if KenPaul were leads so I didn't include them.
Out of all these couples, who will we see at LoL next year?