In recent years, global enthusiasm for BL (Boys' Love) culture has been on the rise. Many young people are drawn to these love stories between men, finding them both fresh and innocent.
Hollywood producers saw an opportunity in this trend and began producing TV shows and movies that delve into BL culture.
To tap into this market, they not only recruited American actors but also brought in popular male stars from other countries to enhance the appeal of their productions.
Joseph, a male actor who had gained some recognition in Europe, was therefore sought after by Hollywood.
However, as his popularity in the U.S. started to rise, an author on a BL novel website published a story depicting Joseph. The story, which portrayed Joseph negatively, suggesting he had a gender identity disorder, caused quite a stir online.
This immediately drew the ire of one of Joseph's devoted fans, who promptly reported the story and the entire website.
