Not a Robot

Yes, he wants both. He insulted Oh-aew even further by telling him that he never thought about breaking up with him. He has forgotten that he has always loved Oh-aew, even though he showed this during the opening scene of season 1 when he is singing that song. To me, Teh is that type who doesn't realize what he has, and is always looking for the next best thing. Oh is the stability and warmth, while Jai is the fire and excitement. It's just like people who don't appreciate their mother until they get older. When we're children, our family is important, when we're younger adults, our friend are everything and as we get older, our family becomes more important once again. Yet even when our friends are everything, we still want to hold on to our family, since that's our safe place. I think that's why Teh cried when Oh-aew coldly rejected him. I think that I'm babbling.

I think that if Jai reciprocated his feelings, that he would have left Oh-aew. The high of falling in love is just too intoxicating for Teh at this time, especially since Teh is falling for a fictional character. Teh would discover that Jai is just like him, and he would have been devastated and heartbroken.

The whole basis of this series (Parts 1 and 2) is the emotional carnage that Teh causes Oh-aew. The acting is fantastic, but the story is not. They have been using emotional manipulation of the viewers into thinking this is a masterpiece. It's like the writers/director is Teh and the viewer is Oh-aew. I think I'm reaching and being melodramatic, but so is this series.

I loved the flower scene as well, and when he grabbled the flowers off of the table, Oh said, "I'll have these back" so it was like taking back his congratulations as well.

I hope that Oh-aew either sees Teh with Jai or another guy, so that he will know that he made the right decision. Maybe he will run into Bas who cared enough about Oh to publicly declare his feelings, even at the risk of being judged by his friends.

Especially since Teh has always caused Oh heartache from the very beginning. Season 1 was about Teh messing with Oh's feelings. It's disappointing that season 2 was a continuation of this theme.

We can also see how poorly this philosophy has worked for Johnny. His philosophy should be, that if you find that you are having feelings for someone else, either stay away from them, or see a counselor to help ripple them out before you make a decision.

The worst part is that Teh screwed up his relationship over an illusion. When he confessed to Jai, he said that he was Jai's Akin, and that Jai was his Fang. Akin and Fang do not exist, except on the stage. This is how people in real life screw up their relationships because the fantasy always way more alluring than reality. I know people who have fooled around during every marriage/relationship because of this.

I don't think so, but the work required to achieve the happy ending cannot be done in one episode.

I'm sorry that your relationship didn't work out and that you were hurt. Maybe if couples felt they could go to couple's therapy they could succeed, and if we can reduce homophobia so that people do not have to live closeted or semi-closeted.

The hair cutting scene was powerful, also when she cut the portrait and burned her side. The emperor was so cruel to her in so many ways. The women all fighting over the emperor was so disgusting.

I originally thought I didn't care if they stayed together or broke up, but after watching some Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, 15 minute clips, I say to Oh-aew, run and don't look back! Ruyi didn't have a choice, but you do! Don't waste your youth in a relationship that will crash and burn, unless you guys get therapy. Being that the setting is in Asia, that is highly unlikely, so fly and be free! I won't be mad if they don't break up, since I know this is angst-fiction, but hope they do.

Thanks. I will watch.

Yes! Besides Cherry Maho, Gaya sa Pelikula, Gameboys and Manner of Death, were my favorite BLs last year. What I love about the Filipino BL industry is that they take risks (okay, the COVID thing has been overdone) but even a generally panned series like Swap Test (seemed to be a homage to early John Water to me) had transgender characters, both male and female. Filipino BLs also have great soundtracks. I looking forward to watching their further growth in the industry.

I wish I could remember where that comment about the accent was left. I can't tell the accents apart but my comment was more directed toward maybe certain dramas like Love is More than a Word could be developed in Taiwan.

Thanks for this comment because I didn't realize that people were slandering Oh Aew. While "on paper", Teh seems to be the golden one, more talent, looks, etc., in reality, Oh aew is the more emotionally balanced person who is willing to put it on the line. I loved how he walked out instead of sitting there politely while dying inside. I'm proud of Oh aew, and while this is wrong, I loved it when he hit Teh with the flowers.

Can you name some of the BL danmei dramas with subs? I would like to start watching them! My favorite unfinished Chinese BL drama is Love is More than a Word because the new regulations took place while the series was in production.

I agree with the Filipino dramas. Some of them have technical issues or not the best acting, but they at least some of them have gay actors in gay roles. Taiwan hasn't done a danmei drama, yet, but when I suggested this on another board, (so it doesn't have to be turned into a bromance) someone commented that ancient Chinese sounds strange with a Taiwanese accent. Maybe they could work with a dialogue coach. I would love to see the Legendary Master's Wife turned into a series.

There's also a lot of gay baiting where straight actors will say that they don't consider gender, after acting in a BL but you never see them with the same sex partner. I've never heard of the incident that you're talking about, but it is pretty hypocritical to make $$$$$ off of a community, when some of the opportunities could be given to that community. It also doesn't help that the fans try to speculate on relationships either. I mean Gulf is straight, Mew is not his boyfriend. Even when the actors are honest, they still aren't believed.

I'm starting to see more LGBTQI+ actors in the Filipino BL industry. Filipino BL series are still hit and miss, but in Gaya Sa Pelikula, Paolo, who plays Karl is gay and out of the closet.

I think that Fluke is a really good actor and I hope that he gets more roles. I'm sorry to hear that he hasn't been getting more opportunities.

I agree with you, that's why I said it would be nice to have a gay character in a series decide to live authentically and why I said Teh wants to be a star, vice an actor. Things will not change over night, but if we have a character like Teh decide to live an authentic life, that would show others that being gay does not affect his skill as an actor. Currently, an out of the closet actor may not be a star, or relegated to gay roles, but you can still be in plays and smaller productions and still work as an actor. I find it ironic that a homophobic industry is making so much money off of BL and giving most of the larger roles to straight actors. Maybe as more gay writers and directors gain more clout, they can start insisting on casting LGBTQI+ talent. I see the BL industry as a place where LGBTQI+ actors can attain meaningful roles. Simon Gong got super popular from Word of Honor, but maybe a gay actor could have had that role. I liked Simon since Advance Bravely, but I'm dropping his name because I know he is straight. I read an article where he was praised for taking another BL role (WOH) after doing straight roles. Sorry, I'm just rambling, but it would be nice to see a character in a series make that choice, even though it may limit their work.

Just like in ITSAY, I don't care if the main couple stays together. I found that a flaw while watching ITSAY when I realized that I would have been happy if Oh-aew chose Bas. Both seasons have been angsty dramas, but it would have been refreshing if they did something really different and allowed Teh to be out of the closet and still be an actor. There's a difference between being an actor and being a star, but I guess Teh wants to be a star.

I watched Porsch and his husband Arm do a Q&A and they each had a different answer for their first kiss, but have been together for 13 years. That's real life. I also like to watch Gun and his boyfriend Pea and how they interact, and they are in a newer relationship. Bruce from Lovely Write is a really good actor and he is also out of the closet. You can still be a working actor and be out of the closet in Thailand. Why not show that side of the entertainment industry?

I'm not diagnosing him, but how we walked out of the club, looked at the carnage he helped create, then turned around and walked back in, shows a lack of empathy and remorse, which are traits of psychopaths.

Maybe the industry would not, but it would be a start. Porsch, New Year, and Gun have YouTube channels that they do with their husband and boyfriends. It would be nice to see a BL lead decide not to hide their sexuality.

This popped up in my YT recommends and I almost passed because of the masks and I'm not into anonymous sex plot. I did have to suspend my left brain when it came to believing that someone with strong enough anxiety to cause a panic attack would allow their first time to be recorded. What is making me continue this series is that beyond the cliches, you can see something deeper brewing within both of the the characters. Even during their short interaction you can see many mood and emotional changes. The actors are doing an excellent job so far and I'm looking forward to the next episode.