BL Drama Lovers Club

 RiqueXinw:

I have never had to fight to rate a series as hard as I fought to rate this one.

Thanks for that. When I watch "To Be Continued", I'll be sure to stick it out until the last episode.

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June Challenge Day 8 - Your favourite washcloth scene?
I'll go with the first one that comes to mind: "Oxygen". I don't need NC scenes to feel the intimacy and deep bond in this series between Solo and Gui.

 OnyxTheHedgehog:

Can I just ask, r there any specific trigger warnings or anything I should know before watching this? I'm kinda scared to start it ngl 

I don't remember any specific triggers but I will just list some things

• Age gap between the second couple
• Death of parents
• Slight bullying (I think)
• working teen
• depressed main after the death of the other lead
• tragic death of lead
• graphic NC scene (this sounds like an invitation to me but that is my mind lol)

I can't remember anything else right now. Maybe someone else remembers.

 American Fan:

I'm in the desert this fine day/week+ and I have to say it's hot, hot, HOT!! 

As in 111 F hot. (43 C)     :-(

Stay hydrated friend. I believe cool water is best and not cold water.

 axdxex:

Thoughts on Two Worlds? I’m thinking of starting it.

I think I have an idea for my next watch hehe

 American Fan:

Am I missing something or not getting "it"?   Is this is a fairly typical situation in the Asian culture? Or not based on reality at all? I've been really curious about this since I started watching dramas. 

I attribute it to the difference in value system between the West and Asia. I feel that because Asians place so much emphasis on loyalty, honesty, commitment and the other morals and values that they are so deep in the relationships they have with others and it is because of this that they hold on to their loves no matter how much time has elapsed. I remember learning somewhere that one of the greatest crimes in Asian culture is stealing because it is betrayal to the community because there is that interconnection between members especially in rural areas. 

Now this is the romantic in me speaking (I having too much damn sappy moments, I am disgusted); I also think that true love finds a way come hell or high water. People subject to true love's power either make it or crash and burn together but either way they will be together. I really believe that a person only has one great love in life and if you are lucky enough to meet them you will hold on to them no matter what. Until We Meet Again flashbacks right now are feeling real.

 meowRM:

Also, the fact that Addicted didn't get a proper ending with the whole censorship thing was just cruel

The one that got away. This still upsets me.

 p43425:

For me, it's very imaginable. Growing up in a socially conservative environment, I felt repressed and alone and at war with myself. I didn't even dare to date till I was 21, in my last year of uni. When I was in school, there was another boy I was very close to, with strong feelings very obviously not only on my part. We never saw each other again after graduation - but I have wondered what might have happened if we had met again years later.

Thank you for sharing. I see what you are saying. Aww, I would have wondered too if it was me. 

My first dating experience, if anyone cares (LOL)...My mother and her co-worker arranged my first date with the co-worker's teenager. I was ONLY 14. I absolutely did NOT want to go, but was forced. True story. 

The reason? I was too shy, quiet and wouldn't engage with others, according to my very outgoing "life-of-the-party" parent. The entire "date" was pure torture. 

 RiqueXinw:

I attribute it to the difference in value system between the West and Asia. I feel that because Asians place so much emphasis on loyalty, honesty, commitment and the other morals and values that they are so deep in the relationships they have with others and it is because of this that they hold on to their loves no matter how much time has elapsed.

Now I'm distracted with googling highest infidelity rates per country, if we're going to talk about values like commitment, honesty and loyalty in a relationship, lol.  But that too is seen very differently culture-wise, and not always as bad or wrong.  

Guess the winning country! Starts with a "T".

 RiqueXinw:

I really believe that a person only has one great love in life and if you are lucky enough to meet them you will hold on to them no matter what.

And that's key - IF one is lucky to meet them and to know it. :-)

 RiqueXinw:

Now you have peeked my interest *insert eye emojis*

Drum roll........   Thailand!

 RiqueXinw:

the coach doesn't play lol. 

Is that what is called all talk and no action? hehe.  Hey, we all have our quirks and preferences. The world would be a boring place if it wasn't for our differences and diversity. 

 RiqueXinw:

Funny enough, I am a huge flirt and give dating advice to my dating friends but then again the coach doesn't play lol. 

Great analogy, haha!

 American Fan:

My mother and her co-worker arranged my first date with the co-worker's teenager. I was ONLY 14.

Hmm, as much as I would have liked to have dated during my lost teen years, I don't think I would have wanted my mom to set me up with another boy. *cringe*

 p43425:

Hmm, as much as I would have liked to have dated during my lost teen years, I don't think I would have wanted my mom to set me up with another boy. *cringe*

Right!?! I wasn't even close to ready or willing. The teenage years are a passage through hell for some and glory days for others.