Connecting to You is a Taiwanese fantasy BL series about a man with a unique superpower. The main character can identify the relationship between any two people based on the colour he sees. Red means love, while blue represents hostility. One day, the protagonist finds a mysterious silver thread connecting him to the police officer who arrested him. Curious about what this strange colour means, he tries to get closer to the unfriendly cop.
I'm a huge fan of Connecting to You! I'm impressed by the story's creativity, especially all the clever ways it uses the protagonist's superpower. Both main characters have adorable personalities. Their cute enemies-to-lovers romance is funny at first, but they eventually become the sweetest couple. I love how they're always there for each other, even when life gets tough! The actors also suit their roles perfectly and deliver strong performances.
Connecting to You Summary
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Connecting to You (整個世界，只有你連上了我) is a Taiwanese fantasy BL series about a university student with a superpower. After meeting an unfriendly police officer, he sees a mysterious silver thread that connects their fates together.
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整個世界，只有你連上了我
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Chia Kai's superpower lets him identify important relationships.
Chia Kai is born with a useful superpower. Whenever Chia Kai looks at someone, he can identify the important relationships in their life. He sees a coloured thread connecting two people, and each colour comes with a different meaning. A red thread means they're in love, a yellow thread represents friendship, and a green thread symbolizes a family bond. A blue thread appears when there are negative feelings, so those two people probably dislike or distrust each other.
Chia Kai and his best friend, Nan, belong to their university's paranormal club. They advertise him like some relationship guru. Wanna know if your crush likes you back? Come see Chia Kai! He looks at the coloured threads and gives students his verdict. When Chia Kai sees an unfavourable relationship, he struggles to deliver the bad news. Thankfully, Nan is a great bullshitter. He takes whatever Chia Kai says and spins it into a prettier answer. Is that technically lying? Maybe! But Chia Kai & Nan get their money, while their customers leave happy. Everybody wins, right?
Ironically, Chia Kai can read everyone else's relationships except his own. He doesn't see any thread connecting him to Nan. Nothing links him to his grandma either. Chia Kai worries he may be incapable of forming meaningful bonds. Growing up, he was shy and didn't have many friends, so the lack of threads is a sensitive issue. Even so, Chia Kai doesn't let his insecurities stop him from helping other people. Chia Kai is always alert when he sees anyone with broken threads. If their connections are suddenly gone, it's a sign that they feel distressed and need urgent help.
Chia Kai sees a mysterious thread connecting him to Da Wei.
One evening, Chia Kai becomes worried about his classmate, Xiao Yu. All her threads are suddenly broken. After getting dumped by her boyfriend, Xiao Yu is in a dark place. Chia Kai follows her to the rooftop, where she plans to end her life by jumping off the building. Chia Kai panics and comes up with the weirdest rescue strategy. He pretends that he'll jump first. He also takes off his clothes, hoping she'll realize how horrifying the situation looks from the outside. Xiao Yu just stares at him like this half-naked lunatic has lost his mind.
The cops arrive at the strangest possible scene. They see a half-naked Chia Kai with a terrified Yu Ching and assume there has been a sexual assault. Officer Da Wei takes one look at this mess, calls Chia Kai a pervert, and arrests him. The misunderstanding gets cleared up, but Da Wei remains deeply suspicious. Chia Kai tries to explain his magical thread powers, which doesn't make him sound any less insane. Although he isn't charged with anything, Da Wei keeps calling him "Mr. Pervert". Chia Kai feels falsely accused, but at least Xiao Yu is safe. After such a chaotic evening, she no longer wants to end her life.
Soon, Chia Kai gets into trouble with the police again. Da Wei investigates the paranormal club and suspects that the so-called relationship guru is scamming gullible students. Chia Kai is released without charges, but Da Wei remains wary of Mr. Pervert. As their relationship gets worse, Chia Kai suddenly notices a silver thread forming between them. It's the first connection he has ever seen involving himself, but what does this mysterious colour mean? Chia Kai wants to get closer to Da Wei and learn more, whether this unfriendly cop likes it or not.
Connecting to You Trailer
Connecting to You Cast
Characters
Chia Kai
Bruce Chiu (邱以太)
Chia Kai is a shy university student with a supernatural ability. He can see the relationships between other people as coloured threads. He makes a little money from this talent by posing as a relationship guru. Ironically, Chia Kai can see everyone else's connections except his own. It feeds into his insecurity that maybe he isn't capable of forming meaningful bonds. When a mysterious silver thread suddenly appears between him and Da Wei, Chia Kai wants to investigate further.
Bruce Chiu
Bruce Chiu (邱以太) is a Taiwanese actor. He is born on September 8, 1999. His first BL project is the 2023 film, After School. He's the lead of the 2026 series, Connecting to You.
Da Wei
Liu Yu Ren (劉育仁)
Da Wei is a police officer who first meets Chia Kai under extremely suspicious circumstances. After finding him half-naked beside a distressed woman, Da Wei decides this weird university student must be some kind of pervert. He doesn't believe all this nonsense about magical coloured threads. Unfortunately for Da Wei, Chia Kai keeps popping up in his life. Chia Kai wants to find out what that mysterious silver connection means for them.
Liu Yu Ren
Liu Yu Ren (劉育仁) is a Taiwanese actor. He is born on April 19, 1995. His first BL leading role is the 2026 drama, Connecting to You. He has a small role in My Tooth, Your Love (2022).
Supporting Cast
Nan
Da-her Lin (林鶴軒)
Xiao Yu
Victoria Du (杜苡妮)
Zhi Ling
Judy Chu (朱家緯)
Police Chief
Ah Pao (蔡阿炮)
Xiao Lai
Weipo Liao (廖偉博)
Jian
Chih Yuan Li (李至元)
Chia Kai's grandmother
Wu Bi Lian (吳碧蓮)
Peggy
Kate Peng (龎蕾馨)
Chu Qing
Midori Tsai (蔡董芹)
Coco
Ning Chang (張寧)
Da Wei's father
Wang Ming Tai (王明台)
Da Wei's mother
Winnie Chang (張詩盈)
Cafe Manager
Shih Yuan Ma (馬士媛)
Jeff
Ryan Hsu (許少瑜)
Hao Hao
Hung Chun Han (洪君瀚)
Hao Hao's father
RD Huang (黃迪揚)
Borough Warden
Zhong Zhen Sheng (鍾振盛)
Shan Shan
Ova Weng (翁嘉薇)
Young Chia Kai
Chang Hao Yuan (張顥嚴)
Young Da Wei
Li Yi Cheng (李亦澄)
Cast Highlights
Bruce Chiu
Chia Kai's actor is the star of the 2023 movie After School. He plays the teenage protagonist with an unrequited crush on his straight best friend. Da Wei's father (Wang Ping Tai) also appears in that film.
Liu Yu Ren
Da Wei's actor has a small guest role in the dentist BL series My Tooth, Your Love (2022).
Da-her Lin
Nan's actor appears in the 2017 drama HIStory: My Hero as a supporting character. He also has a small part in the 2022 movie Marry My Dead Body.
Weipo Liao
The actor who plays Officer Xiao Lai has appeared in Be Loved in House (2021) as one of the partners in the secondary couple. He also appears in Stay by My Side (2023).
Chih Yuan Li
Officer Jian's actor is the star of the 2021 short gay movie, The Morning After.
Ryan Hsu
Jeff's actor has appeared in HIStory 2: Crossing the Line (2018), Gentleman Spa (2019), and My Broken Love Story (2020). He has a small role in Bro and Me (2019) and About Youth (2022).
See Your Love
In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo, the two actors from See Your Love (2024) appear at the start of Episode 1. Raiden Lin and Chia Yo Lin are in the boxing scene during the montage.
Connecting to You Review
Review
Drama Review Score: 9.3
Connecting to You has become one of my favourite Taiwanese BL dramas. It's so cute! It's so funny! This is exactly the type of lighthearted love story I adore. More please! I'm obsessed with the whole concept behind Chia Kai's superpower, which lets him see everyone's relationships. Who's secretly in love? Who's pretending to be your friend? He can tell just by looking at them. The series finds so many cool ways to play around with his ability. It's a 100% original story, and I love how much it thinks outside the box.
I need everyone to understand how much I adore the two main characters. I love Chia Kai because he's shy, sweet, and surprisingly heroic. In Episode 1, he saves a girl from a suicide attempt. He keeps using his superpower to help people throughout the series. That's just who he is! Da Wei starts out as an unfriendly cop, but he has a goofy side beneath his grumpy exterior. Once Da Wei loosens up, he's actually perfect boyfriend material. Both guys have lovable personalities. Every episode, I grow more attached to them. Chia Kai Watcher and Da Wei Watcher get new last names because I'm adopting them into my family!
I'm a huge fan of this couple's enemies-to-lovers arc. Early on, their misunderstandings crack me up. Episode 4 is a game changer since Chia Kai & Da Wei finally spend quality time together. OMG, their roommate era is so funny! Once their romance heats up, I'm gushing over every special moment. A cute first date! An awkward first kiss! In the last few episodes, there are family problems… Thankfully, they're always there to support each other. And that's what I wanna see. I love all the jokes and romantic fluff, but the best part is standing by your man when life gets tough.
Chia Kai's actor (Bruce Chiu) plays the soft-spoken sweetheart so naturally. He makes all those shy little mannerisms feel believable. I love how his co-star (Liu Yu Ren) portrays Da Wei. Despite his tough exterior, you can see so much emotion in even his smallest expressions. The two leads also look amazing together and seem comfortable around each other. They share one intimate kiss, but their physical affection is slightly modest compared to steamier BL dramas. At times, it feels like the series wants to avoid a second kiss… Don't be shy! Let them smooch again!
The last few episodes focus on Chia Kai & Da Wei's families. I like learning more about their pasts, but there's not enough time to explore these complicated storylines. The series squeezes everything into the final hour, so the plots feel rushed. Why not cut a bit of the lighthearted filler from earlier? For example, Episode 5 is mostly about the supporting cast. Did they need so much attention? I'd rather use that time to flesh out the emotional moments near the end. Connecting to You has some pacing issues, but they aren't a dealbreaker. I still enjoyed each episode!
The finale explores Da Wei's childhood trauma. His depressing backstory brings down the mood just as the series is about to end… Thankfully, the epilogue is packed with lighthearted moments. We even get the couple's second kiss. HOORAY! I treat the special episode as the true ending because it feels more uplifting. Overall, Connecting to You has everything I want from a cute BL drama. The story is super creative, while the romance has me giggling and kicking my feet. If you could see the magical thread above my head, the colour is gonna be red. I love this series!
Summary
Creative story
Connecting to You has such an original concept! The main character's magical superpower is at the centre of many cool storylines. I'm so impressed with the creativity from this series.
Adorable romance
I'm a fan of Chia Kai and Da Wei's enemies-to-lovers romance. Once they enter their roommate era, their relationship gets even funnier. The couple also has plenty of sweet and heartwarming moments.
Comfortable acting
Chia Kai's actor (Bruce Chiu) is a natural fit for his character's gentle personality. His co-star (Liu Yu Ren) nails both the funny and emotional scenes. The leads seem comfortable around each other.
Happy ending
Connecting to You has a happy ending. The finale focuses on Da Wei's family trauma, but it gets resolved. I love the epilogue special, which is packed with lighthearted moments and romantic fluff.
Polished artistry
Like many Taiwanese BL series, the production values are highly polished. This looks like a modern drama. Some moments are particularly gorgeous, especially the sunset scene in Episode 10.
93%
Connecting to You has everything I want from a cute BL drama, including a wildly creative story and two endearing main characters. Their enemies-to-lovers romance is funny and heartwarming.
Connecting to You Episodes
Episode Guide
- Start Date August 14, 2026
- End Date September 11, 2026
- Episodes 12 episodes + special
- Episode Length 22 minutes
Connecting to You has a total of 12 episodes. Each episode is around 20 to 25 minutes long. At the end of every episode, there's a short segment with Professor Peggy and her love clinic. This is a long BL drama, and you can finish the entire series in around 5 hours. Connecting to You started on August 14, 2026 and finished on September 11, 2026. An epilogue special was released on September 18, 2026, which continues the love story after the original series.
Connecting to You is adapted from a Taiwanese novel. The original story (無線人生：整個世界，只有你連上了我) is by Beck.
Episode 1
Episode 1 Review
The opening scene is funny! I'm the first in my bloodline to hear about a phenomenon called "nude suicide". I still don't get why Chia Kai took off all his clothes to stop Xiao Yu from jumping off the building. Like, what's the logic there? Maybe he wanted to show her how crazy the idea was… I dunno, that doesn't make sense. This has gotta be the weirdest way to stop a suicide attempt. Technically, Chia Kai is a hero for rescuing Xiao Yu… But he kinda deserved to get questioned by the police for being a pervert. Two things can be true at once!
Connecting to You actually reminds me of two popular stories. Chia Kai is kinda like Adachi from the Japanese BL drama, Cherry Magic. Both are shy and sweet characters with a quirky supernatural ability. Meanwhile, Da Wei has shades of Ming Han from the Taiwanese movie, Marry My Dead Body. These two police officers antagonize the protagonist and don't believe in superstitions. Obviously, Connecting to You has its own unique concept and does many things differently. But I still see some similarities. The positivity of Cherry Magic + the humour from Marry My Dead Body = a winning formula for Connecting to You.
Chia Kai has a cool superpower that allows him to identify everyone's relationships. I'm already thinking of ways his ability could be useful in real life. The first thing that comes to mind is finding a missing person. Chia Kai can use his magical threads to track down anyone in the world. Need to find your missing cat? Call Chia Kai for help! Secretly, I'd use his power to investigate celebrity gossip. What happened to OhmNanon? Is there bad blood between Edward Chen & Tseng Jing-hua? Those relationship threads would give me the inside scoop on all the famous feuds lol.
Episode 2
Episode 2 Review
So far, Chia Kai has done two incredible good deeds. In Episode 1, he stopped a suicide attempt. In Episode 2, he singlehandedly took down a criminal organization. On paper, Chia Kai's accomplishments look so impressive. Wow, what a hero! Yet, it doesn't feel that way when we watch him in action. He's like a bumbling idiot who keeps stumbling into dangerous situations. Often, he's so clumsy and naive. He makes things worse for everyone before somehow saving the day. That's what makes him funny to watch! Chia Kai is the accidental hero!
Chia Kai can't overcome Da Wei's terrible first impression of him. Despite all his good deeds, Da Wei sees him as that weird exhibitionist who stripped naked in front of a suicidal girl. The poor guy is stuck with the nickname Mr. Pervert forever. Ironically, the rest of the police love Chia Kai. They give him a certificate for being a crime-fighting civilian. Yet, Da Wei is the only one who still doesn't like him. I love Da Wei's commitment to the Mr. Pervert nickname throughout the series. He keeps calling Chia Kai a pervert, even though it changes from Pervert (derogatory) to Pervert (term of endearment) over time.
By the end of Episode 2, I'm already shipping Chia Kai and Da Wei's enemies-to-lovers romance so hard. Wanna know which scene made me an official shipper? It's when they're next to each other at the urinals, taking a piss. Yes, that's the romantic moment that won me over! Here are these two guys, standing inches apart with their wieners whipped out. Oh my god, the homoeroticism almost feels illegal! Nothing even happens between them. They're literally just peeing. Yet, I'm ready to jump out of my seat and scream, "JUST KISS ALREADY!!!"
Episode 3
Episode 3 Review
I'm really impressed with the storytelling in Episode 3. Keep in mind, this episode is only 20 minutes long. Yet, the series squeezes so much substance into such a short time. We get an entire storyline about an abusive father and his child. The plot also ties into Da Wei's backstory, hinting that he may have suffered a similar childhood. Plus, Da Wei and Chia Kai grow closer as they work together to rescue Hao Hao from his dad. Wow, look at how much happens in just 20 minutes! This episode is emotional, engaging, and remarkably well-written.
I love seeing all the different ways Chia Kai's superpowers can be used. For example, Nan treats his friend's ability like a dating app. Can you check if that random girl has the hots for me!? There's also a serious side to Chia Kai's powers. He finds out an abusive father has been hurting his child. Now, I wonder what else Chia Kai could do with those magical threads. He could solve crimes! Locate missing people! What if he became a social worker and used his ability to protect vulnerable kids? I'm already inventing entire storylines for him in my head. Think of all the storytelling possibilities!
In the last scene, Chia Kai needs a place to stay, so Da Wei invites him to become his roommate. Huh? What's with the sudden hospitality!? For the past few episodes, Da Wei treated Chia Kai like he's a creep. Now he's like, "Welcome to my home!" Is Da Wei just being nice? Does he feel guilty about being an asshole to Chia Kai? But wait, we see his relationship thread turn red for a second… Ooh, does he have a crush? Suddenly, that roommate invitation looks suspicious as hell. Maybe Da Wei wants to get cozy and play house with Mr. Pervert, hehehe… 😏
Episode 4
Episode 4 Review
Chia Kai & Da Wei's roommate era is the best thing ever! Now that they're living together, we're finally getting a peek at what Da Wei is like behind closed doors. At work, he acts like Officer Hardass. But at home? He's actually a big neurotic weirdo. Da Wei has a million house rules and gets his panties in a twist over the most random things. He's also a massive germaphobe. I love discovering all his funny little quirks. Somehow, I find Da Wei even more endearing now that I've seen this goofy side of him.
This episode's funniest moment is watching Da Wei lose his shit over a cockroach. One flying bug has him fighting for his LIFE. Of course, Chia Kai teases him. After getting called Mr. Pervert a million times, revenge is sweet! However, he knows when to stop before the joke gets too mean. Instead, he reassures Da Wei that it's OK to be scared. "Even the bravest people have their weaknesses." Aww, what a sweetheart! Chia Kai also drops this gem: "If a cockroach shows up, I'll protect you." Why is that the most romantic thing I've ever heard!? Find yourself a soulmate who looks you in the eyes and promises to fight bugs for you.
Officer Jian is Da Wei's former coworker. Chia Kai warns Da Wei that Jian is secretly plotting against him. Ooh, the treachery! Chia Kai sees Jian's blue thread and assumes he's an enemy. However, Da Wei's feelings about Jian aren't so black and white. Is he a friend or a foe? It's complicated! Da Wei still defends Jian and doesn't want to speak badly of him, even after learning about his colleague's betrayal. I like how the series shows that one colour can't capture all the nuances of a relationship. There's more to how people feel about each other than a simple label.
BTW, there's a scene where Da Wei and Chia Kai share a pair of wired headphones. The wires are technically dark orange, but they look kinda red. Ooh, I love this visual! It's almost like the two of them are connected by a red string.
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Director
Yu Jhi Han (游智涵) is a Taiwanese director. His first BL project is the 2019 short movie, Gentleman Spa. His projects include Connecting to You (2026).