LouM:
eh dear hyeri comments are indeed extreme sometimes.For me the problem with ML of dear hyeri is that he led the FL for a second time before dumping her,he tried to jeopardize his work for the FL's work status which the FL would never like as she has a lot of pride which shows that he doesn't understand her,also i think that i'ts true that both the FL here and ML in Dear Hyeri lack communication skills.FL also never interfered with the ML at all,he could have easily moved on,meanwhile ML as soon as FL showed interest to another man he immediatly tried to sabotage her relationship even though he doesn;t accept her.
I get what you’re saying, but I still think the ML in Dear Hyeri is being unfairly judged. His commitment issues don’t just come from nowhere—they’re rooted in the fact that he has several elderly family members, and he doesn’t want to burden his partner with the responsibility of caring for them. That’s a heavy thing to carry, and it’s understandable why he’s hesitant to fully commit. It’s not like he’s just playing around with her feelings.
When he jeopardized his job, it wasn’t out of disrespect for the FL’s pride. He was trying to show her how much he cares by putting her first, even if it wasn’t the best decision. It wasn’t a lack of understanding but more of a flawed way of expressing his commitment.
And when he tried to interfere with her new relationship, I don’t see it as sabotage out of spite. He still loves her and is terrified of losing her, which triggered that reaction. On the other hand, the FL in Go Back Lover has been avoiding her ML without a clear reason, but very few are calling her out for it.
Also, let’s not forget that the SML in Dear Hyeri isn’t innocent either. He made several mistakes, like asking the FL when Hyeri would return, which was offensive. It felt like he only wanted her DID personality, not Eun Ho, the original FL. Yet people are still saying they deserve each other despite that, while the ML gets all the hate. The ML also has his reasons for his actions—he wants to become a famous announcer in hopes that his missing mother will see him, which adds another layer to his struggles.
Both the ML and FL have their communication and commitment issues, but it feels like the ML is being judged way more harshly while the FL in Go Back Lover and even the SML in Dear Hyeri get a pass.