GagaOOlala Sets Release Date For Music Series ‘First Note Of Love’

GagaOOlala will release Taiwanese-Thai music Love’s First Note on August 12.

LGBTQ+- and Boys’ Love (BL) broadcaster has partnered with Warner Music Taiwan and Star Hunter Entertainment for the series, starring Charles Tu and Michael Chang. Tu is starred HIStory4: Closer to You, In My Heart again Love Without Mewhen Chang appeared My Tooth Is Your Love and HBO Who’s on Your Side.

Love’s First Note follows Neil (played by Tu), the frontman of the band ‘Magnet,’ who withdraws from the show due to the tragic death of his brother, who also played in the band. This leaves the team’s fans distraught, including a little boy named Sea (played by Chang). After six years, Sea, now a professional musician, is suddenly invited to work with his teenage idol, who is still devastated by the death of his brother and suffers from anxiety and stage fright. Together, the two embarked on a journey of music and healing.

The cast also includes Thai actor ‘Jame’ Kasama Kranjanawattana (Gen Y, My Partner, The Great Dragon) as Orca, an indie Thai singer and Neil’s best friend, and Taiwanese actor Tim Liu (Caretaker, The Secret of the Lion) as Reese, Neil’s agent. Most of the 12-episode series was shot in the port city of Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

GagaOOlala’s collaboration with Warner Music Taiwan, the series features an original eight-track album by artists under Warner Music Taiwan and Warner Music Thailand, including lead actor Charles Tu.

“We are delighted to partner with GagaOOLala on this exciting project, as it aligns with our commitment to promoting diverse ideas and artistic expression,” said Mr. Kok-Siew Yeo, Managing Director of Warner Music Taiwan. “We hope that the series’ timeless narrative, brought to life through compelling storytelling and curated music, will resonate with audiences around the world. This partnership reflects our desire to showcase our artists and music to global communities. “

The series received funding from Kaohsiung Film Fund, Video Market and Rakuten TV Japan, Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), and support from the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, which is part of Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture.

Jay Lin, founder and CEO of GagaOOLala and Portico Media, said: “At GagaOOLala, we are committed to producing high-quality, big-budget Originals such as Love’s First Note. To achieve this, we need local and global co-production partners to share the risks and rewards of these creative projects. This important relationship is also important in expanding our distribution beyond GagaOOLala, expanding our audience reach, and exploring new opportunities for fan engagement through the regional and international BL fan meetings we organize. Love’s First Note.”

Tu said: “Playing for Neil has been a blessing and a blessing, allowing me to take part in expressing my love for music and my love of the guitar. By using Love’s First Note, Michael and I formed a deep bond, helping each other heal and find the strength to move forward. I hope that the audience can enjoy and relate to the story that we have brought to life.”

Love’s First Note director Chien Hung Lin, added: “The experience of filming this BL series has been a great experience. With the support of the cast, production team, musicians, GagaOOlala and Warner Music Taiwan, I was able to fully convey a story of incredible beauty, tearful laughter and heartwarming love that knows no bounds.”

The first episode of Love’s First Note will be available for worldwide streaming on GagaOOLala (outside Japan), Video Market and Rakuten TV in Japan, LINE TV and Friday in Taiwan, Heavenly in South Korea and Rakuten Viki in territories many on August 12. A new episode will be released regularly. a week. The first episode of the series will be available for free on GagaOOLala with English, Mandarin, Thai, Spanish and Bahasa subtitles.