Rakuten Viki is celebrating Pride Month with the release of two new boys’ love (BL) titles: Love Class 3, the latest installment of its popular campus romance franchise, and The Lie We Lived In, a mystery thriller romance that blends suspense and forbidden love.
Both series are now streaming on Viki across the Americas, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia, including the Philippines and Thailand.
‘Love Class 3’ Returns with a K-Pop-Inspired Story
The latest chapter in the beloved Korean BL franchise follows aspiring idols as they navigate friendship, ambition, and romance amid the pressures of the entertainment industry.
Following the success of its first two seasons and its strong reception in markets such as Japan, Love Class 3 introduces a fresh storyline that resonates with Southeast Asia’s passionate K-pop and BL communities.
The series centers on Hyun Jae (Sae Byeol), a trainee who successfully debuts after competing in an idol survival show, and Soo An (Seo Yi Han), whose career takes a different direction. Years after being separated by their professional paths, the two reunite through a work project and are forced to confront unresolved feelings in an industry where personal relationships often face intense scrutiny.
With K-pop continuing to influence youth culture across Southeast Asia, Love Class 3 explores themes of identity, ambition, friendship, and love through the experiences of young performers pursuing their dreams.
The series also marks a significant milestone as the first Korean BL drama to launch simultaneously in more than 190 countries worldwide, underscoring the growing global demand for Korean BL storytelling.
Adding to its regional appeal is a multicultural cast that includes Thai actor Panutuch Saelee alongside South Korean actors Lee Woo Jin, Seo Yi Han, and Sae Byeol of K-pop group WAKER, who makes his acting debut in the series.
‘The Lie We Lived In’ Blends Mystery and Romance
While Love Class 3 leans into coming-of-age romance, The Lie We Lived In offers a darker and more suspenseful viewing experience.
The genre-defying BL thriller combines mystery, crime, and romance in a story that begins when contract killer Seo I Do (Kim Seung Beom) is ordered to keep his target captive. However, the arrival of an unexpected houseguest quickly disrupts his carefully laid plans.
Forced to spend a tense week together under a stolen identity, I Do becomes entangled in an increasingly dangerous game where secrets, deception, and unexpected emotions begin to blur the lines between hunter and prey.
With its mix of suspense and emotional tension, the series offers viewers a different take on BL storytelling while highlighting the diversity and evolution of the genre.
As global interest in Asian content continues to grow, Rakuten Viki’s latest Pride Month offerings showcase the platform’s commitment to bringing diverse stories and inclusive representation to audiences around the world.
Both Love Class 3 and The Lie We Lived In are now streaming exclusively on Rakuten Viki.
