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Li Tong is depicting Cheng Yi Chen exactly as I imagined the character in the novels. The character's lack of backbone and far too often open acceptance of Lu Teng's actions will never not be unsettling.

Just know that there are 3 novels in total. Most people stop at the end of the 2nd novel. The ending of the story is unambiguous.

It was rape. Being unwilling emotionally, yet having the body's ability to feel please, even in such a moment, be used as an indication that a person isn't being raped, is misinformed.

Really? To me, it was evident that Pa Rang and Tae Min were the better match. They suited each other in personality and intensity. They both suffered a similar emotional breakdown-- one characterized by them losing their ability to do what they love (Pa Rang with diving and Tae Min with swimming), something they not only have a natural aptitude for but that they'd found solace in and dedicated their lives to (neither were familiar with regular hobbies, as their lives had been fully focused on their sports). Neither of them resented others for being better than they were while they, themselves, were struggling. Tae Min took joy with just attending practice and Pa Rang, while drowning in grief and depression, still reached out to help Tae Min.

While Yu Bin was sweet, but his misplaced belief that he SHOULD be better at swimming and that Pa Rang should choose him because he tried his best wasn't a very attractive character trait. Neither life nor love works that way. He was a good friend, though, because he spotted that something was deeply disturbing about Pa Rang's behavior and went, immediately, to the person he knew could likely pull Pa Rang from the brink.

Tae Min loved Pa Rang back to life-- even made it clear that he would jump, as well, if Pa Rang did. He meant it, too, as he'd already proven that despite being terrified of being in the pool (and drowning earlier when Pa Rang pulled him into the pool), he hadn't hesitated to swim to save Pa Rang's life. His love for Pa Rang was the real deal and he refused to let him go.

Yu Min supported Pa Rang back to life-- as good friends do. He wasn't meant to be his life partner, but that's not a bad thing.

We all need as much human support in life as we can get, whether they be partners, friends, parents, or any others that show up. Pa Rang's father failed him during his time of great grief, but he must have had a angel watching over him, because he got two precious people who appeared right in the nick of time and, eventually, his relationship with his father will heal.

Beautiful drama.

Place your comment under SPOILER. You literally spoiled the entire movie in the first comment I had the misfortune to read. Un-frigging-believable! 🤦🏻‍♀️

This was so much better than many of the comments made it out to be. Yes, it's jumbled, but so are Ha Neul's memories. They're all jumbled up in his mind, which had been protecting him from guilt which was never his to carry. Sae Byeok's enduring love was beautiful to witness. From the beginning, he desired Ha Neul's presence and love above all things and, in the end, that's what brought Ha Neul fully back to himself-- the pain, the loving connection and the clarity.

Also, the cinematography was STELLAR.

Great job, all around, everyone.

Their story begins in episode 17.

This page shows the dates each episode will be airing:

https://mydramalist.com/787712-fourever-you-season-2/episodes

Yep, I've watched both seasons of A Round Trip to Love. Too bad we never got an official conclusion.

I'm not sure if I'm willing to put myself through reading the novels. 😅

I have definitely seen all three. They're some of my favorite series.

• The Eighth Sense [9.5]
• We Best Love: No. 1 For You [10]
• We Best Love: Fighting Mr. 2nd [9.5]

Tag your comment as spoiler alert. Please.

The ML bought a new spinner for his brother's shop, because he realized that the one his brother had was broken. Even as he was dying, he still thought to do something selfless for his brother. That's what eventually broke his brother. He realized just how much his brother loved him and that he was gone.

Hopefully, it's all worth it, in the end. Both actors are adorable and seem to be doing a good job. It's too bad that the director didn't trust the actors' acting and chemistry to do the job and, instead, dropped a ton load of cartoon-like sound effects seemingly every other second.

This isn't for me, just way too many cutesy sound effects. Clearly, a lot of viewers are enjoying the series, but I turned it off around minute 2 after trying to watch the most recent episode.

"I still have not seen any Thai BL series that gets violence and gangs portrayed anywhere close to reality."

Have you watched BANGKOK BOYS?
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"[...] the lads are depicted to be eunuchs or belonging to a sect that practices extreme abstinence because even to the very end of the series nothing happens between them, which is not believable at all."

I had the same issue with MY SCHOOL PRESIDENT. It grew increasingly evident that they were avoiding kissing and it was primarily an issue for the actors, instead of the characters. Or, maybe it was due to a Thai TV rating thing. Either way, by the umpteenth time they devised a reason not to kiss, I'd grown tired of rolling my eyes.

I often return to watch the movie, all over again, just to experience the magnificence of that ending.

You're welcome and have a great time watching those JBLs.

Adding to the list:

• Depth of Field [2025]
• My Class Diary [2021]
• Kimi to Nara Koi wo Shite Mite mo [2023]
• Love is Better the Second Time Around [2024]
• Our Youth [2024]
• Love on the Line (Movie - Director's Cut) [2024]

For Love on the Line, you need to watch the director's cut, as there's an additional 10 minutes at the end that's essential-- turns it into a masterpiece, in my opinion (an opinion that is shared by many). Without it, the movie collapses.

Thanks for the warning.