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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What is Omegaverse? All you need to know about Chinese drama Desire and its male pregnancy twist
The global popularity of BL (boys' love) dramas has opened the door to new storytelling and genre-bending ideas. While Taiwan and Thailand have established a reputation for producing some of the most acclaimed programs in the industry, China is now venturing into uncharted terrain. Desire, the recently released 2025 drama, is making history as the first live-action series based on the ABO (Alpha-Beta-Omega) Omegaverse, a daring decision that defies popular BL narrative conventions. What is the Omegaverse? Originating in fanfiction, most famously Supernatural, the Omegaverse depicts a universe in which people have a secondary gender classification: Alpha, Beta, or Omega. These characteristics extend beyond biological sex to determine hierarchy, behavior, and even reproduction. Alphas are dominant, Betas are neutral, and Omegas are generally submissive. Scent-driven attraction (pheromones), heat or rut cycles, suppressant use, and even male pregnancy (MPREG) are all common features of the genre. Though originally inspired by werewolf mythology, the genre has evolved into a versatile framework for stories about power dynamics, intimacy, and identity. Desire (2025): The first Omegaverse MPREG drama Adapted from Nong Jian's novel Desire, this Chinese series fully embraces the Omegaverse setting. Set in a near-future world ravaged by a mysterious virus, society has evolved to include sub-genders that influence reproduction and pheromonal attraction. Most people now fall into the familiar alpha, beta, or omega categories - but a rare, mysterious classification known as "Enigma" is rumoured to surpass even the power of an Alpha. The plot revolves around Sheng Shao You, an Alpha and CEO of a leading pharmaceuticals company. Skeptical of the Enigma mythology, his world is turned upside down when he meets Hua Yong, a financially struggling Omega from a competing business. Despite his initial reservations, Shao You chooses to help Hua Yong, only to discover an intense, mutual desire that hints at something far deeper. But Hua Yong is keeping a life-changing secret that could rock their blossoming bond to the core. Desire, which has 16 episodes, combines typical Omegaverse themes (suppressants, scent-based attraction, heats, and MPREG) with a unique twist, introducing the lesser-known Enigma subgender. Desire, marketed as the "World's First Omegaverse MPREG Drama Series," defies typical BL storytelling conventions. The show will be available on numerous streaming platforms, including Viki, and is likely to draw worldwide fans anxious to see how this genre evolved into live-action drama. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Broadcast TV Slips To All-Time Low Audience Share In Nielsen's Report On June Viewing
Broadcast TV slipped to a record-low 18.5% of overall viewing in June as streaming climbed to 46% of the total, Nielsen said in its latest Gauge report. The absence of meaningful sports, notably football, as well as prime time episodes after series wrapped their seasons in May, sent broadcast networks down 5% from May. It is the first time the category's share has fallen below 20%. Broadcast and cable combined declined from 44.2% in May to 41.9% in June. Cable viewing was fairly flat compared to May, but the category still lost 0.7 share points due to the larger increase in overall TV usage, Nielsen said. More from Deadline 'Bluey' Tops Streaming Rankings Dominated By Acquired Titles From 'Supernatural' To 'South Park' In First Half Of 2025, Nielsen Says Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano Rematch Nabs 6M Global Viewers On Netflix 'Harry Potter' TV Series Due To Hit HBO In 2027: Everything We Know About The Cast, Who's Creating It, What J.K. Rowling Says & More Streaming, paced by Netflix and Peacock, captured 46% of viewing. Time spent streaming rose 5.4% in June compared with May. Netflix, thanks to new originals like Ginny & Georgia, grew its viewing 13.5% in June compared with May and its 8.7 billion minutes of viewing represented 8.3% of total tune-in. Acquired titles Animal Kingdom and Blindspot, also contributed to the Netflix surge. The first three days of the third and final season of Squid Game also came during the month of June. Peacock viewing jumped 13.4% in June thanks to Love Island USA, but the NBCUniversal platform accounted for a modest 1.5% of overall viewing. In terms of demographics, kids and teens drove the surge in streaming. With school out for most young people, TV usage among kids 6 to 17 increased 27% compared with May, with streaming accounting for two-thirds of the group's TV time. The 'other' category, which includes video game console and set-top box usage on TVs, shot up 41% in June, Nielsen said. While the monthly snapshot presented a grim picture for linear TV, the NBA Finals on ABC accounted for the top seven telecasts of the month. Cable news also notched a 12% gain over May viewing, with special programming providing a boost along with breaking news. The Army 250 Parade on Fox News Channel ranked fifth among cable programs with 2.8 million viewers, and the live broadcast of Broadway play Goodnight and Good Luck on CNN came in seventh among cable programs in June with 2.4 million viewers. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Amazon's 'Verity' Movie So Far 'Street Fighter' Cast: Who's Who In The Live-Action Arcade Film Adaption 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Emmys, Oscars, Grammys & More
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Broadcast TV Slips To All-Time Low Audience Share In Nielsen's Report On June Viewing
Broadcast TV slipped to a record-low 18.5% of overall viewing in June as streaming climbed to 46% of the total, Nielsen said in its latest Gauge report. The absence of meaningful sports, notably football, as well as prime time episodes after series wrapped their seasons in May, sent broadcast networks down 5% from May. It is the first time the category's share has fallen below 20%. Broadcast and cable combined declined from 44.2% in May to 41.9% in June. Cable viewing was fairly flat compared to May, but the category still lost 0.7 share points due to the larger increase in overall TV usage, Nielsen said. More from Deadline 'Bluey' Tops Streaming Rankings Dominated By Acquired Titles From 'Supernatural' To 'South Park' In First Half Of 2025, Nielsen Says Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano Rematch Nabs 6M Global Viewers On Netflix 'Harry Potter' TV Series Due To Hit HBO In 2027: Everything We Know About The Cast, Who's Creating It, What J.K. Rowling Says & More Streaming, paced by Netflix and Peacock, captured 46% of viewing. Time spent streaming rose 5.4% in June compared with May. Netflix, thanks to new originals like Ginny & Georgia, grew its viewing 13.5% in June compared with May and its 8.7 billion minutes of viewing represented 8.3% of total tune-in. Acquired titles Animal Kingdom and Blindspot, also contributed to the Netflix surge. The first three days of the third and final season of Squid Game also came during the month of June. Peacock viewing jumped 13.4% in June thanks to Love Island USA, but the NBCUniversal platform accounted for a modest 1.5% of overall viewing. In terms of demographics, kids and teens drove the surge in streaming. With school out for most young people, TV usage among kids 6 to 17 increased 27% compared with May, with streaming accounting for two-thirds of the group's TV time. The 'other' category, which includes video game console and set-top box usage on TVs, shot up 41% in June, Nielsen said. While the monthly snapshot presented a grim picture for linear TV, the NBC Finals on ABC accounted for the top seven telecasts of the month. Cable news also notched a 12% gain over May viewing, with special programming providing a boost along with breaking news. The Army 250 Parade on Fox News Channel ranked fifth among cable programs with 2.8 million viewers, and the live broadcast of Broadway play Goodnight and Good Luck on CNN came in seventh among cable programs in June with 2.4 million viewers. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Amazon's 'Verity' Movie So Far 'Street Fighter' Cast: Who's Who In The Live-Action Arcade Film Adaption 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Emmys, Oscars, Grammys & More
GMA Network
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Will Ashley charms fans with his take on Kim Seon Ho's viral smile trend
Will Ashley has some catching up to do in the outside world! On TikTok, the former "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" housemate shared a video of himself doing Kim Seon Ho's viral smile trend! The trend is based on a clip of the South Korean actor from the drama "When Life Gives You Tangerines," where he touches his chest, drops his head, and closes his eyes, before looking up, peeking with one eye, and smiling. Wearing a blue-striped polo, Will effortlessly jumped on the trend to the tune of Ariana Grande's "Supernatural," charming everyone with his smooth moves and natural flair. Meanwhile, netizens can't help but gush over Will's entry in the comments section. "Ang pogi mo talaga," a netizen wrote. Will is fresh from his PBB stint where he finished as the second big placer alongside his duo Ralph De Leon. He is set to star as Arvin in "Bar Boys: After School." —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans Swoon Over ‘Supernatural' Star's Throwback Modeling Pics: ‘The Prettiest Man I Have Ever Seen'
Fans Swoon Over 'Supernatural' Star's Throwback Modeling Pics: 'The Prettiest Man I Have Ever Seen' originally appeared on Parade. Actor Jensen Ackles paid a visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon recently and was given a charming surprise courtesy of childhood modeling photos. The former Supernatural star, who now appears on the Amazon Prime series Countdown, took Fallon's surprise in good humor—prompting fans to flood the comment section with praise for the lighthearted the 47-year-old heartthrob teased a possible Supernatural reunion, Fallon brought up Ackles' childhood modeling career, revealing one of the actor's earliest shoots: a catalog spread for JCPenney. Ackles blushed as Fallon unveiled the photos, which showed a young Jensen—then in his tweens or early teens—posing with a Sony Walkman and, in another photo, wearing a Panama Jack T-shirt with a sideways baseball cap. The throwbacks captured peak '90s fashion, complete with shoulder pads and high-waisted pants. Ackles' legions of fans loved seeing his playful side and early career roots as a catalog video clips shared to social media, fans responded enthusiastically, 'He's just adorable,' wrote one fan, while another added, 'Handsomest to ever handsome.' 'He's still so hot,' said one overheated viewer. Another confessed, 'He is the prettiest man I have ever seen.' 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Fans Swoon Over 'Supernatural' Star's Throwback Modeling Pics: 'The Prettiest Man I Have Ever Seen' first appeared on Parade on Jul 8, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
