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I think the main couple's story was meant to portray realistic struggles but was a bit too much. EarthMix acted very well and if you're on your period and need to cry they will definitely make you cry.. but just how unlucky can a character get?? Uncle Jim's story was so overly dramatic that it felt a bit overdone. Shit after shit happening to him and he stays that goody goody, letting others use him, not getting bitter at all... that's unrealistic to me.
The real gem is GeminiFourth's side couple. Their acting was incredible, Fourth's portrayal of a troubled teen especially. He moved me in many ways and how gently the blooming of their relationship was portrayed is simply beautiful. Also how they, as young people, tell their elders that being gay is not a big deal while Jim thinks of it as a struggle, scared he "made" his nephew gay?!? I liked how these - sadly realistic - worldviews were represented next to each other and how they talked about how some people might support LGBTQ rights while not accepting their own family member's orientation. The true star of the show was Khaotung's character and his mom. The way she loved and accepted him was beautiful. The plotline of her death seemed like a plain plot device to me so that he'd get to know First's character :(
First's portrayal of Alan was touching. He's just so good at playing pathetic desperate characters and while some think of him as a bad guy, his reactions are very realistic and just come out of desperation over a lost relationship he can't let go. Wen on the other hand, realizing he stopped loving is just as complex and Mix really brings out the grief the person who breaks up also goes through.
In total, this show had many memorable characters and the side couples truly shine. However, it's too sad and I'll only rewatch it if I'm in the mood for some real melodrama.