Liltsu

Hey! Sorry this is random but would one of you guys mind sharing the youtube account of the chinese guys that you've mentioned? I'm just curious to see reactions for WOH, particularly from non-BL fans :)

Yeah I definitely agree with you on that :)

I kind of disagree with you personally because I watch a lot of LGBTQ+ content because it allows me to feel represented and it comforts me. I've seen plenty movies/series that I have loved where the characters never kiss or have any sort of sexual scenes, hell, it doesn't even have to be focused on the relationship aspect (like Love, Simon which revolves around coming out, more so than the romance). Some people might be disappointed because of expectations of the sort that you mentioned, but I think that for a good portion of people (in my case for instance), are noticing the lack of depth in Sarawat's and Tine's relationship. The characters can be inconsistent and their "intimate" scenes are reminiscent of fanservice. In a Bl or GL, people want to see a believable romance. What I mean by that is that the cast and the writers of the show have to develop the characters and the story in a way that enthralls us and gives us a sense of reality, even though it is fiction. Hello Stranger, Gameboys, The Untamed, Advance Bravely... those shows are very romantic despite not having any "yaoi" types of scenes and these are all popular, well-loved BLs. But one thing they all have in common is that their bond was portrayed, NOT as a gay romance to fetishize whilst actually being a bromance (ex: The Boy Next Door is a korean drama that is clearly bromance even though they have moments that make people 'misunderstand'), but as a bond that started from A and went to B in a fluid, intricate and thoughtful manner. Now, 2gether and Still2gether are right in the middle of the bromance, queerbaiting type and actual BL. This series feels unclear and a little out of place in the sense that this time, the characters are indeed canonically "in love" without that love having been explored properly nor developed thoroughly. Ultimately, the audience senses that this relationship doesn't quite grasp the authenticity of love, but just plasters the label on it. I hope you understand my point of view :)