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Stay by My Side

Stay by My Side

20238.21 Season10 EpisodesEnded

Overview

After his medium grandfather’s funeral, Bu Xia hears ghost voices—only his roommate Jiang Chi quiets them, stirring unexpected mystery.

Created by Joe Tsai
Written by Joe Tsai
Produced by Joe Tsai
NetworksVidol

Where to Watch

Stream

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Top Cast

Isaac Yang

Isaac Yang

Jiang Chi

Waji Hong

Waji Hong

Gu Bu-xia

Liao Wei-po

Liao Wei-po

Guo Zheng-hong

Superway Hsu

Superway Hsu

Bai Yun-hao

Jin Cheng

Jin Cheng

Gu Bu-tao

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Themes & Keywords

roommatesromancelgbtghostcohabitationgay romanceboys' love (bl)vbl series

About Stay by My Side

Stay by My Side is a drama, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2023 exploring themes of roommates, romance, lgbt, ghost, cohabitation, gay romance. Created by Joe Tsai, it stars Isaac Yang, Waji Hong, Liao Wei-po. After his medium grandfather’s funeral, Bu Xia hears ghost voices—only his roommate Jiang Chi quiets them, stirring unexpected mystery.

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