The story focuses on Jinwon, a 28-year-old boy who inherits a motel from his parents, called Motel Ballantine, which used to be a goose with golden eggs. However, a drunk driver has an accident at the entrance of the motel, changing everything.
So when Jinwon takes over, he makes some improvements and additions. While Ballantine is a good name, it's a bit long, so he shortens the name, now calling it "BL Motel" which is the newest addition to the neighborhood. The business is thriving, so Jinwon now needs new help and may discover why so many gay couples have started visiting.
Characters of "BL Motel"
Yoon Jinwon
A 28-year-old boy who inherits the family business, the Ballantine motel. He doesn't like this situation but assumes responsibility because the profits he would receive were higher than his income from work. He makes some renovations and renames the business BL Motel without knowing what it really meant, attracting many male couples. However, he works hard and can’t find people who want to work with him. He considers Han Byul an adorable boy, to the point of sometimes teasing him. Despite initially being reluctant towards relationships between men, he gradually develops a strong preference for them, starting to accept Han Byul's proposals.
Han Byul
A 22-year-old boy who is hired as a part-time cleaner. He assumes from the beginning that Jinwon is gay because he owns such a peculiar motel. From the first moment, he thinks Jinwon is handsome, imagining and dreaming of any kind of steamy circumstances. He has a weakness for compliments and is quite expressive. Despite initially being reluctant towards relationships between men, he gradually develops a strong preference for them, starting to look for Jinwon.
Opinion on "BL Motel"
"BL Motel" is an entertaining story despite everything, it's easy to understand and features two main characters who show both their tender side and their destructive side, which they thought they didn’t have, especially when it comes to same-sex relationships. On the other hand, they show how they define their sexuality... although there isn't much room for running because they don't show female characters and most of the story is focused on the motel.
As for its art, it’s not so striking but has its charm, the panels are well aligned and with plenty of space, making it easier to read. If you're a fan of this type of story, this Webtoon is for you, tell me, would you give it a chance?
