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Flying Penguin Studio, renowned for their successful BL productions like Taming the Bad Guy and Twins, are set to release their latest short film, Only for Fans. The film premieres on December 15 at 6 pm KST and will be available on Flying Penguin’s YouTube membership channel and the LIKEY platform.
The short film stars Kim Han-min, known from the third season of South Korea’s gay dating reality show, His Man. Oh Dong-won, who has been linked to LIKEY as an adult content creator, has also been cast in the lead role. Their casting has sparked significant attention for its representation within the BL genre.
Only for Fans explores fan-creator dynamics while sparking debate on representation and bold themes
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The story narrates the journey of Danny, a content creator managing his own online channel. His life takes an unexpected turn when Ho-yeon, a long-time and devoted fan, makes a surprising proposal with the intriguing line:
"I watched the video you were in."
What begins as a professional interaction slowly transforms into something deeper. The plot delves into themes of connection, boundaries, and the complexities of fan-creator dynamics.
The official synopsis reads:
"Danny, a content creator running an independent online channel, receives an unexpected proposal from Ho-yeon, a long-time fan."
According to media outlet BLtai, fans and critics alike have drawn comparisons between the film and popular BL works like the webtoon BJ Alex. Both involve stories where fans develop intense personal connections to creators.
Some have also noted similarities to the works of adult content creator S**gasm. While these parallels have excited fans of daring narratives, others have expressed concern over the overtly sexual themes in Only for Fans.
This project has received praise for its casting choices. Oh Dong-won takes on the role of Danny, the content creator, while Kim Han-min portrays Ho-yeon, the fan, in the film.
Kim Han-min, also known as Kim Yoho, previously worked in a hospital's HR department and as a freelance model before rising to fame on the reality show His Man 3.
While his time on the show received mixed reactions from audiences, he has been praised for his authenticity and relatability.
Oh Dong-won’s potential queer identity has further added to the film's significance, though no confirmation has been provided.
Representation in BL content is a recurring discussion point, and Only for Fans has reignited the debate. While many BL dramas cast openly straight actors or individuals who have not publicly identified as queer, some fans believe queer characters gain authenticity when played by queer actors.
Only for Fans is written by Kim Hong-min and directed by 부찌. The film is produced by FP Production and will be available on YouTube and LIKEY.
Fans can look forward to Only for Fans on December 15. The film promises to explore uncharted themes in BL storytelling.
