2PM Taecyeon’s Upcoming 18+ BL Drama Shares Intense First Look And Release Information

In June 2024, Sports Chosun reported that 2PM‘s Taecyeon was filming a Netflix J-Drama titled Soul Mate. It tells the story of a Japanese man, Ryu, and a Korean boxer, Jo Han (also romanized as Yo Han). Over a decade, the two meet in Seoul, Berlin, and Tokyo and become closer as they heal one another’s wounds.
Though initially labeled a “bromance,” Netflix later clarified that it was a “love story between two young men.”

Many have expressed excitement over the upcoming series, including Taecyeon’s thoughts on the role.
Recently, the first teaser for the series was shared online!
On February 12, the official first look at the series was posted online’s, showing Taecyeon and co-star Hayato Isomura in different settings.
'SOULMATE' GAY BL DRAMA STARRING TAECYEON AND HAYATO ISOMURA TEASER IS HERE AND CONFIRMED TO BE RELEASED THIS AUGUST 2025 ON NETFLIX! pic.twitter.com/SK7KDE18xP
— mikey / 🏳️🌈 (@beansxooo) February 12, 2025
Though it does not include a “kiss scene” that would obviously signal romance, the pair show off an obvious chemistry between themselves. A closer look by netizens revealed that the series would also be rated 18+, though that does not imply sexual content.

The update also revealed that the series will be released in August 2025, around six months from now. Many were excited. By the short clip, anticipating more teasers in the coming future!
I love how he is expanding his reach as an actor. He is good https://t.co/Qm5T0WgRip
— marnelli__ (@lilrunawaymarj) February 12, 2025
Can't believe I'll be seeing someone from 2nd gen grp that I know & familiar with, to be in a BL drama.. I'm so happy 😊 can't wait
Plus it's a collab between a J-actor (double win) https://t.co/MdYCJdTLIN
— Francesca Cabanero (@decryptedmind) February 12, 2025
angst and taecyeon and middle aged yaoi I'M SO READY GIVE ME PERFECTION! 😌 https://t.co/g3RlOUsSy1
— hope (@hopevibinghere) February 12, 2025