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Yes, indeed. Often with her mouth hanging open.

Thanks for the rec.
I have never watched "Fahlanruk." I gave up on almost all Thai BLs past 2020, so never got around to this one. But, at your suggestion, I just went and read the synopsis, which sounds intriguing. But the real clincher is that one of the most supercilious MDLers in the history of MDL, someone I have long found annoying af, left a review there with the title, "Hands-down the worst-written BL of all time."

And thus, I knew I would probably LOVE Fahlanruk. :D

The ass-hat of whom I speak proceeded to write a lengthy piece about how terrible and offensive Fahlanruk is, yet for some reason, he watched the entire show, of course. He has never been big on self-awareness.

So, I am definitely going to give Fahlanruk a look-see.

Come to think of it, actually, this was done well in several old-school Thai BLs, back from before Thai BLs went to s**t: "Together With Me," "Tharntype," "Love By Chance," "Make It Right," and several others, portrayed fervent, young, male romance, right alongside youthful, often raunchy, male lust, and were better for it.

Bingo! And lol at the way you say it. :)
But remember, "you can't have the 24/7 libidos of two young men AND the passionate, romantic, emotional love between two young men, portrayed in the same drama." That is not allowed...or something. :)

With much better casting in the role of Ryu, this might have been a great little psychological thriller.

As it is, however, the idea of handsome, accomplished straight men turning gay and falling in love at first sight with this rather plain-faced, scrawny midget is absurd. When I first realized Ryu was to be taken as the prize stallion among a small stable of money boys, I chuckled. When the Korean photographer was stunned by Ryu's beauty and mystique in the camera's eye, and immediately demanded he follow him back to Seoul, where he could "join any top modeling agency," I laughed. When the strikingly handsome, jilted groom swooned at Ryu's advances and porked him, I guffawed. By the time, near the end, when the Korean photog crossed the hotel hallway to knock, drooling, at Ryu's door, I rolled my eyes.

With an actor whose facial and physical features/charisma match the requirements of the role, this could have smoldered. Instead, it plodded. It didn't help that the Korean's supposed passion for Ryu was played so flatly. It's one thing to sense that heat beneath a calm facade, it's another thing entirely when there's no heat to sense.

The goofy hotel guest who picked Ryu up at the hotel at the end was the highlight of the film. lol Yet one more unsuspecting man turned to jelly at the sight of Ryu's stunning, 4-foot-high looks.

5/10

Nice spoiler.

Exactly.
:)

Martian?

Genie, schmeenie, whatever.

I just considered shutting up and decided not to.
Get to work on that condom thing.

I especially don't care what that last bit of Klingon is about.

It's not your comment section, child.
I'm terribly bothered and upset.

7.5/10

I was going to rate it higher, but the ending is a cop-out.

Awful.
Dropped
1/10

Oh my gosh, English is your SECOND language? Yikes.
Consider hitting those books and worksheets a little harder, and focus less on Korean girls in Genie costumes.

lol yes.
I have a say in whatever I choose to comment on. So do you. That's how it works.
No one cares if you're Indian.
It's that simple. Literally that simple.
You seem to misunderstand how comment sections work here. You don't control who comments under "your" comment section. lol Anyone who damn well chooses to can comment there. That, too, is how it works.
No one cares if you're "offended" by Korean girls in make-believe Genie costumes dancing. Forget about that, and get to work on your condom and nuclear weapons issues.
Here, I'll do it again: People on the Internet crying about Korean girls in make-believe Genie costumes are attention seekers with nothing better to do.
Oh gosh, no. I don't feel superior to Indians in general, any more than to my fellow Americans in general. You feel inferior to America, and since I happen to have been born here, you feel inferior to me.

Now, get to work on those condoms.

Your English as a 14th language, both in writing and comprehension, isn't helping you make your case here.

Please quote me where I "told you how to feel and how not to about this..." issue? I stated my opinions, as did you. It's your insecurities that make my opinions sound like orders to you.

I'll say what I want wherever I choose, but thanks anyway. I don't care if you're offended by Korean girls in Genie costumes. Talk about it all you want, dear, but don't expect sensible people to care.

I have a say in this matter because I am an MDL member and, like everyone else here, I am free to comment on whatever appears before me on this platform. You may not like it, but I don't care about that either.

Keep yourself out of the business of what I concern myself with. It's simple.

lol I feel you.

"...Sokor toxic cult..." More bigotry. Nice.

I suppose I should consider that living in what some refer to (cause I would never do that) as a "gutter country" while SK has soared upward over the last 50 years, is painful and embarrassing for you, leading to this ugly resentment toward the Korean people. Thus, I won't hold it against you.

I did a bit of research to help me understand your bitterness, and boy, do I ever:
India per-capita income 2025: $2,878 (144th out of 145 countries)
India population: 1.4 Billion
Korea per-capita income 2025: $34,640 (23rd out of 145 countries)
Korea population: 51.7 Million

You poor dear. No wonder you're so hateful toward SKorea. Envy and jealousy often lead to bitterness. Perhaps your angst would lessen if you focused more on abating the hatred and killing between Hindus/Muslims and campaigned for your government to spend what little money it has on condoms rather than nuclear weapons. Just a suggestion.

Oh! I also learned that over the last 15 years in particular, India as a whole is becoming increasingly xenophobic. (I thought you'd like to know that, since you're worried about the xenophobia in Korea.) Muslims are especially undesirable, but also various other ethic groups from surrounding, smaller countries like Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Well, and then we have your famous, ancient hatred between Pakistan and India, your not-so-friendly neighbor to the North.

A couple of friendly suggestions for a happier life: Focus on what is messed up in your country, rather than what is going great in Korea. That way, you'll feel like you're contributing to the improvement of your own sad country, rather than caterwauling out of spite at a much smaller and more successful country. I hope that helps. I want you to be happy!

Finally, thank you for giving me reason to do this bit of research. I knew all the above in a general sense, but your vicious spittle-spewing gave me cause to check out the details. I love to learn! :D

You're welcome!

P.S. I already know Donald Trump is an epic shithead, so I don't need assistance in learning about that. I knew you'd want to help me out in that regard, but I assure you I did not vote for him and I do what I can to make sure he doesn't destroy the US and possibly the world before he's voted out or drops dead.

Also, America is quite fat and uneducated. Thirty-four percent of adults are overweight. An additional 40% are obese. Fifty-four percent of adults read at or below the sixth-grade level.
We are also a systemically racist and homophobic country. A significant percentage of the population is generally stupid af. That cohort includes MAGA Trumpers, of course.

But, on the other hand, we still have the largest economy by GDP in the world ($30.5 trillion, $11 trillion larger than our nearest competitor, China), and our per capita income is ninth. I suppose that's part of why I'm not spittle-spewingly bitter.

So...I want you to know I understand your pain much better now. But do try to worry less about Korean girls in Genie costumes and more about your own xenophobia, religious/national hatreds, poverty, and birth control issues.

Hope that helps! :D

P.P.S. I know people who live in places such as your country watch everything that happens in America, even as you simultaneously hate us. That's how you know Trump thinks he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize and is why you are a Taylor Swift fan, after all. Anyway, that must be a really awkward feeling for you. I wish I could help, but don't know what to recommend. Maybe again, focus on your own shit and not so much on ours and South Korea's.

"meltdown..." lol you wish.

What's your "lived experience," Dori?
Rich, American white girls have zero standing to bloviate on oppressed cultures the world over.

BTW, given the user profile/demo at MDL, it's an honor to be considered a "troll" here. I've earned it, sister.

Now, about that "social location" and "lived experience" of yours, I and all those who hate me here are still waiting to see your bio, baby. Bring it!