Do Ha’s Peach Blossom Luck: The Bee, the Butterfly, or the Pest — Who Will Win His Heart?

[Saw this theory being tossed around on Twitter the other day and couldn’t get it out of my head, so here’s my extended version because it’s way deeper than it looks.]

In Chinese culture, Peach Blossom Luck — Táo Huā Yùn (桃花运) refers to someone whose presence naturally draws romantic attention; they’re charming without trying, magnetic without meaning to be. It’s considered both a blessing and a curse: you become the “peach tree in full bloom,” beautiful and irresistible, but also surrounded by all kinds of people — not all of them good for you.

And that’s exactly what Do Ha represents: the Peach. He’s someone whose charm and vulnerability pull people in effortlessly. Whether he realizes it or not, everyone around him reacts to his warmth, mystery, and emotional depth. But his curse is that he doesn’t just attract love, he attracts all kinds of love: the pure, the fleeting, and the dangerous.

That’s why the idea of the Bee, Butterfly, and Pest exists. They represent the three types of love orbiting someone with strong Táo Huā Yùn, and together, they tell a story about temptation, attachment, and true connection.

The Pest (🐛): Embodies toxic or obsessive love. What Chinese culture calls Rotten Peach Blossom (烂桃花). But it’s important to remember: the Pest isn’t always evil. Sometimes they’re simply someone who loves too intensely, unable to let go. Their affection turns possessive, consuming the very person they cherish. It’s the kind of love that’s painful, dramatic, and often tragic, the relationship that teaches boundaries and self-worth.

The Bee (🐝): Represents fleeting passion — attraction born from curiosity or excitement. Bees buzz in when things are sweet and new, but they rarely stay. They’re not villains, just momentary companions who bring color and chaos before moving on. The Bee’s love teaches the peach what it doesn’t want: thrill without depth, attention without care.

The Butterfly (🦋):  The symbol of pure love. Steady, mutual, and emotionally healthy. They don’t just admire the flower; they understand it. The Butterfly’s love helps the peach blossom thrive rather than wilt. It’s the kind of love that comes quietly, stays through the storms, and ultimately feels like home. This one is usually the endgame.

Altogether, these three archetypes reflect the full spectrum of love: temptation, obsession, and devotion. And force the protagonist to mature emotionally. Because anyone with strong Peach Blossom Luck can attract a crowd, but not everyone in that crowd is worth loving.

So now the real question is: Among them all, who do y'all think is the Butterfly, the Bee, and the Pest, and who will truly claim the heart of the Peach (Do Ha)?

GOSH! I love this! Thank you for sharing this fascinating theory here, NAY! This really puts a lot of what had already transpired in four episodes through varying lenses. Not gonna lie, I usually predict who the endgame is from the very first episode. I guess I could say I've watched enough of these dramas with multiple love interests to know one when I see one. But, Peach Trap is challenging my skill with how the latest episode turned out.

With the three archetypes detailed above, my initial thoughts are: either Yeon Sang or Ha Ram as the Bee, and Gyeon as the Butterfly. This is only up until Episode 3. My disappointment is immense after watching the following episode. This might still be emotionally driven, but I will not hear any Gyeon apologists out. I cannot tolerate what the puppy did, despite the fact that I was rooting for him from the get-go. With that said, to promptly answer your question:

The Pest (🐛): Taek Gyeon
The Bee (🐝): Yeon Ha Ram
The Butterfly (🦋): Jeon Yeon Sang

I am definitely open to discussing why or how I came up with this. Looking forward to reading from others as well.

Indeed, Gyeon took a sharp turn. I have read a few comments from his fans, and I gotta admit a few of them have good points. Whether the puppy recovers or continues becoming the pest, I'm hopeful that the peach gets the love he deserves. It's reassuring to know our sentiments match, and a greater collective is showing up with rational, emotionally mature opinions. I anticipate further discourse because this all makes watching the series more exciting!

EP 5-6 SPOILERS AHEAD!

Both episodes have solidified our theories. I did not expect Gyeon to go even lower, but he has sadly done so. I doubt that anything he does next can make up for everything he has done wrong. His troubled thinking and tendency to use force are unnerving. The puppy has become feral. Gyeon resorting to violence after showing peak immature and childish behavior is his all-time low. This pest does not deserve Do  Ha's love. 

I'll have to say, Gyeon and Haram are on the same side of the coin. Although between the two, Haram had already confessed, his carefree attitude isn't exactly healthy for Do Ha. Neither is Gyeon's passive-aggressive-turned-violent behavior. I gotta give Haram credit for letting our peach experience a much-needed stress-relieving getaway. But his blatant disregard for a sense of responsibility has its long-term consequences.

On the other side of the coin, I'm glad Yeon Sang is taking his lovely time and making the right decisions. His sophisticated show of emotional maturity has me in awe. I am elated to confirm that he is our butterfly. The way he's hinted to Do Ha before finally confessing to him with genuine words is an amazing display of heart and authenticity. I will surely be devastated if Yeon Sang is not the endgame.

i fell bad for haram and yeosang so much