Maya the Midget is perhaps the most annoying/unnecessary side character I've encountered in a BL. And the director wasted ten minutes of this episode on her. Who cares about her background? She has zero relevance to the MC story, which has, sadly, become exceedingly lame. Plus, she is always belligerent and nasty to everyone but Kohei. I know I'm supposed to understand and feel sorry for her, but I do not. Not in the least. Get a freaking hearing aid and shut up!
It's as though the developing relationship of the MC just faded away at about the halfway mark of the series. What happened to the kiss? The flirtation? Taichi saying he might not mind if Kohei made a move on him? It's as if none of that happened. Weird.
Kobayashi Toranosuke is adorably handsome.
The onion scene and the two of them on the steps near the end were nice moments. Both leads are good actors, but this script went downhill and I blame Maya!
we don’t know if there will be cheating. Dae Young may be delayed in reacting because of shock or something.…
Wouldn't you agree there are "levels" of "cheating?" Would I be correct in assuming to you a kiss is less onerous than a BJ or out and out f**king?
All I'm really trying to say is we are all human and make mistakes. I have no idea how this story will go, but this dude did NOT set up a reunion with his ex. Suddenly, the guy was just THERE. And obviously there is a LOT of baggage between them, which we know next to nothing about. Most striking to me is how daeyong, who is normally in control, steady, and strong, turned to putty in the presence of his ex. I hope we find out why that is.
I have never "cheated" while in a relationship. But in art, theatre, movies, tv, books, fiction of all kinds, I am always intrigued by people like daeyong who fuck up, who move in the universe of grays between the black/white of the real world we live in.
One-of-a-kind, spell-binding film. Loved it, though I need at least two more watches to fully understand all of what's going on. Cause there's a LOT going on.
we don’t know if there will be cheating. Dae Young may be delayed in reacting because of shock or something.…
MDLers throw around the word "cheater" so loosely that it has lost its meaning here.
So, to you, kissing an ex in a situation you did not initiate, is "cheating," right? If that's true, then why not go ahead and f**k? it's all "cheating" anyway, right?
I like the angst and drama, and appreciate that daeyong is a messed-up dude because those are the most interesting characters, but I don't buy he'd be hot for that arrogant worm.
It's hilarious the producers want $4 for 90 extra seconds of this slow-as-molasses series.
All that said, Jeong Ri U is an exceptionally gifted actor. I see the character thinking/feeling/hesitating/angsting/etc. in his face and eyes, all very subtle but clear as day. I hope he gets some good roles going forward.
If they.........cut out all.......the......apologizing to each other and Taishin..............spoke at a normal........pace.........the episodes................................would...be five minutes................long........Senior. Eh? Eh? Eh? Eh? Eh? Eh? Eh? Eh? Eh? Eh?
Weird that they've made a spin-off from a non-existent show.
Under South Korean law, its citizens are prohibited from using drugs, even if they are abroad in a country where…
I'm not clear on what you're saying about extraterritorial law enforcement regarding U.S. property in other countries, so I won't try to respond. Yoo did not smoke dope on Korean property in the U.S. Those laws are psycho.
Also, you know what's really bizarre about Korea? As you say, the public is still largely "conservative and closed," so how to explain Kpop? Near-naked young women gyrating on stage in all manner of seductive, very sexually alluring costumes, performing often erotically-charged choreography to Western-style pop/rock/rap music.
Same for the guys: Though unfortunately they mostly remain clothed, the costumes and especially the choreo are often extremely sexual and suggestive. Not only that, but a big percentage of male Kpop idols are clearly gay, and a lot of the "fan service" and on-stage antics among group members plays to the audience's desire to see a couple of them get it on, or at least pretend that they do.
Kpop is HUGE in Korea and more so all over the world. BTS had a #1 hit on the hot 100 here. (I hated it, but no one cares what I think.) I do follow a couple of groups and solo acts, starting about five years ago, which is why I know these things even as an old fart in America.
Furthermore, Korean cinema, which I follow avidly, has been producing mainstream flicks with the hottest, most graphic, most naked sex scenes I have ever seen for at least 20 years. I love Korean movies in general, which is how I know these things also. :)
So, how do we square the supposed "conservatism" at the heart of Korean society with the overwhelming popularity of Kpop and sex in successful, mainstream Korean movies? To me, it's schizophrenic as hell.
Under South Korean law, its citizens are prohibited from using drugs, even if they are abroad in a country where…
Totally disagree about the law thing. Hell, most COPS don't know the laws they're supposed to enforce, let alone the public.
Yes, I hope he gets whatever rudimentary drug addiction treatment is available in Korea while he is in prison, though I would be surprised. Korea is mostly about blaming, shaming, and punishing perceived offenders, not helping them become better people.
Bro, is that supposed to mean something? Before you go off on some USA-hating rant, I am fully aware that the US is far from perfect and has many problems. But here we are discussing YAI's sentencing and drug laws in Korea, not America's obsession with guns, not our huge rich/poor divide, not the scourge of the Republican party, not our own drug use problems, not alleged Imperialism or a hundred other things you are eager to bitch at me about.
When it comes to drug addicts and their treatment by the law and society, America is a century ahead of Korea. In the US Yoo would be headed for mandatory rehab, mandatory community service, a fine, and eventual probation, not a fucking prison where his disease may actually get worse. It's the pushers, dealers, traffickers, and often doctors who go to prison here...Bro.
Under South Korean law, its citizens are prohibited from using drugs, even if they are abroad in a country where…
Because I despise that phrase, "it is what it is." It means nothing at all and became a thing only about 20 years ago. People already know a thing is what the thing already is, saying "it is what it is" adds nothing but people use it as if it were profound.
I'm not annoyed at YOU in particular, but the phrase. :D
You didn't say "idols and actors," you said "every Korean citizen..."
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Maya the Midget is perhaps the most annoying/unnecessary side character I've encountered in a BL. And the director wasted ten minutes of this episode on her. Who cares about her background? She has zero relevance to the MC story, which has, sadly, become exceedingly lame. Plus, she is always belligerent and nasty to everyone but Kohei. I know I'm supposed to understand and feel sorry for her, but I do not. Not in the least. Get a freaking hearing aid and shut up!
It's as though the developing relationship of the MC just faded away at about the halfway mark of the series. What happened to the kiss? The flirtation? Taichi saying he might not mind if Kohei made a move on him? It's as if none of that happened. Weird.
Kobayashi Toranosuke is adorably handsome.
The onion scene and the two of them on the steps near the end were nice moments.
Both leads are good actors, but this script went downhill and I blame Maya!
All I'm really trying to say is we are all human and make mistakes. I have no idea how this story will go, but this dude did NOT set up a reunion with his ex. Suddenly, the guy was just THERE. And obviously there is a LOT of baggage between them, which we know next to nothing about. Most striking to me is how daeyong, who is normally in control, steady, and strong, turned to putty in the presence of his ex. I hope we find out why that is.
I have never "cheated" while in a relationship. But in art, theatre, movies, tv, books, fiction of all kinds, I am always intrigued by people like daeyong who fuck up, who move in the universe of grays between the black/white of the real world we live in.
Devin Pan is a beautiful man.
Highly recommended.
9.5/10
https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-10-17/are-trigger-warnings-useless-new-study-says-yes
So, to you, kissing an ex in a situation you did not initiate, is "cheating," right? If that's true, then why not go ahead and f**k? it's all "cheating" anyway, right?
It's hilarious the producers want $4 for 90 extra seconds of this slow-as-molasses series.
All that said, Jeong Ri U is an exceptionally gifted actor. I see the character thinking/feeling/hesitating/angsting/etc. in his face and eyes, all very subtle but clear as day. I hope he gets some good roles going forward.
If they.........cut out all.......the......apologizing to each other and Taishin..............spoke at a normal........pace.........the episodes................................would...be five minutes................long........Senior.
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Weird that they've made a spin-off from a non-existent show.
4/10
Also, you know what's really bizarre about Korea? As you say, the public is still largely "conservative and closed," so how to explain Kpop? Near-naked young women gyrating on stage in all manner of seductive, very sexually alluring costumes, performing often erotically-charged choreography to Western-style pop/rock/rap music.
Same for the guys: Though unfortunately they mostly remain clothed, the costumes and especially the choreo are often extremely sexual and suggestive. Not only that, but a big percentage of male Kpop idols are clearly gay, and a lot of the "fan service" and on-stage antics among group members plays to the audience's desire to see a couple of them get it on, or at least pretend that they do.
Kpop is HUGE in Korea and more so all over the world. BTS had a #1 hit on the hot 100 here. (I hated it, but no one cares what I think.) I do follow a couple of groups and solo acts, starting about five years ago, which is why I know these things even as an old fart in America.
Furthermore, Korean cinema, which I follow avidly, has been producing mainstream flicks with the hottest, most graphic, most naked sex scenes I have ever seen for at least 20 years. I love Korean movies in general, which is how I know these things also. :)
So, how do we square the supposed "conservatism" at the heart of Korean society with the overwhelming popularity of Kpop and sex in successful, mainstream Korean movies? To me, it's schizophrenic as hell.
Yes, I hope he gets whatever rudimentary drug addiction treatment is available in Korea while he is in prison, though I would be surprised. Korea is mostly about blaming, shaming, and punishing perceived offenders, not helping them become better people.
Before you go off on some USA-hating rant, I am fully aware that the US is far from perfect and has many problems. But here we are discussing YAI's sentencing and drug laws in Korea, not America's obsession with guns, not our huge rich/poor divide, not the scourge of the Republican party, not our own drug use problems, not alleged Imperialism or a hundred other things you are eager to bitch at me about.
When it comes to drug addicts and their treatment by the law and society, America is a century ahead of Korea. In the US Yoo would be headed for mandatory rehab, mandatory community service, a fine, and eventual probation, not a fucking prison where his disease may actually get worse. It's the pushers, dealers, traffickers, and often doctors who go to prison here...Bro.
It means nothing at all and became a thing only about 20 years ago.
People already know a thing is what the thing already is, saying "it is what it is" adds nothing but people use it as if it were profound.
I'm not annoyed at YOU in particular, but the phrase. :D
You didn't say "idols and actors," you said "every Korean citizen..."
omo-omo-omo is the idiot, not you. :)