The popular Chinese Boys’ Love (BL) drama “Moon and Dust,” produced by PPeach, has been abruptly taken offline for “adjustments” due to unspecified “special reasons.” The sudden removal has sparked immediate backlash from fans, with many suspecting government censorship as the real cause.
Given China’s long history of suppressing LGBTQ+ content, particularly uncensored BL series, industry watchers believe this is yet another case of state-enforced censorship.
While PPeach’s official statement (July 6, 2025) vaguely cites “special reasons,” no further details were provided. However, considering China’s strict media regulations, the most likely explanations are:
- Government Censorship – China has repeatedly banned or altered BL dramas to comply with “social morality” laws. Recent examples include “Addicted” (2016) and “The Untamed” (2019), Blue Canvas of Youthful Days, which faced heavy censorship despite their massive popularity.
- Unapproved Explicit Content – If “Moon and Dust” contained uncensored romantic or intimate scenes, regulators may have forced its removal.
- Political Pressure – Beijing has been cracking down on “effeminate men” in media, directly impacting BL productions.
The drama’s sudden disappearance has angered international fans, many of whom paid for YouTube memberships to access the series. PPeach has opened a refund process, instructing affected users to email proof of purchase to soodscarlett@gmail.com.
PPeach has not confirmed a return date, leaving fans in limbo. Possible outcomes:
- Heavily Edited Re-Release (like “Word of Honor”)
- Permanent Ban (if deemed too explicit)
- Relocation to a Foreign Platform (some censored Chinese dramas migrate to Viki or GagaOOLala)
China’s ongoing suppression of LGBTQ+ narratives makes it unlikely that “Moon and Dust” will return in its original form. While PPeach has not directly blamed censorship, history suggests this is yet another casualty of Beijing’s media crackdown.
Will the drama ever come back? For now, fans should brace for either a sanitized version—or no return at all.