An Exclusive Streaming of 'First Note of Love' on FOD
Fuji TV has announced that the collaborative BL drama, "First Note of Love~美しい恋の奏で", is set to stream exclusively on its platform FOD starting June 1st at midnight. This highly anticipated series involves a remarkable partnership between Taiwan, Japan, and Thailand, creating a beautiful mosaic of cultures and stories.
About the Series
Written and directed by the award-winning filmmaker, Lien Chien-Hong, who earned recognition for his work in the film "Sally" at the 2024 Osaka Asian Film Festival, this series showcases the incredible talents of musicians and actors alike. The drama not only tells a heartwarming love story but also serves as a platform for original music that perfectly embodies the emotions of its characters. Liu Wei-Teh, a renowned Taiwanese singer-songwriter, serves as the music supervisor for the series, contributing a full soundtrack of original songs.
The cast features rising stars such as Jin Taiyou, who plays Matt, and Lin Ying-Hong, who takes on the role of A-Liang, the manager of a bar where the protagonist Xiao-Hai often works. The story revolves around the sweet yet somewhat frustrating relationship between Xiao-Hai, a talented yet shy university student, and Neil, a former lead singer who finds it difficult to return to the stage after a family tragedy.
The Plot
Xiao-Hai is a second-year university student known for his remarkable compositions shared on the internet. He is dubbed a musical genius, but he struggles with personal relationships. One fateful day, while dining with friends, he finds himself entangled in a troublesome situation that leads to an encounter with Neil, the main vocalist of his dream music group, Magnet. This meeting reignites Neil's desire to perform again after losing his brother in a tragic accident. The story beautifully unfolds the bittersweet journey of love and redemption as both characters navigate their emotional struggles and aspirations.
Streaming Details
The series consists of 12 episodes, promising an engaging ride filled with romance, music, and heartfelt moments. It will exclusively launch on FOD on June 1, 2025, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in this heartwarming tale of love and music.
FOD Subscription Information
FOD (Fuji TV's official video and e-book distribution service) offers a unique viewing experience that includes over 100,000 titles of dramas, anime, variety shows, and movies starting at a monthly subscription of just 976 yen (tax included). Viewers can also access a wide range of magazines and e-books with over 700,000 titles available. For those who want to catch up on popular television shows, the 'FOD Free Missed' service provides access without any need for membership registration, offering a taste of what FOD has to offer.
For more information about the show and FOD services, visit
FOD's Official Page.