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A TERRIBLE SERIES, HOW I WISH I AVOIDED IT
Content Warnings:
Rape (Episode 5), torture, physical violence, emotional abuse, bullying (including cyber bullying), vomiting, kidnapping, drugging, non-consensual photography and outing.
It's deeply concerning to see that in 2025, some production companies still choose to glorify sexual assault under the guise of creating “intense” or “viral” scenes in BL dramas. This approach not only damages the integrity of the BL genre but also reinforces harmful narratives that have no place in storytelling—romantic or otherwise.
The scene in question was violent, disturbing, and in no way should be mistaken for romantic tension or emotional depth. I'm fully supportive of morally gray characters when written with care, but there’s a clear line—and this character crossed it. He is written as a rapist, and that should not be sugarcoated or excused.
EPISODE 6 WAS THE SAME AS 5 HOW CAN YOU NOT PUNISH THE CULPRIT
This criticism is directed solely at the writing and production decisions—not the actor, who is simply portraying a role. Still, it’s troubling when creators continue to push such content, likely assuming fans will accept it because it’s “part of the genre.”
If the BL industry wants to grow and be taken seriously, these harmful tropes need to be addressed and left behind. There are better, more respectful ways to tell complex stories without exploiting trauma.
Many characters come across as emotionally flat and poorly developed. The performances feel robotic at times.
The storyline heavily relies on disturbing content such as non-consensual scenes, physical and emotional abuse, kidnapping, and psychological manipulation. There's very little character development or backstory to help the viewer understand the motivations behind such extreme behavior, which leaves the plot feeling disjointed and hard to follow.
Rape (Episode 5), torture, physical violence, emotional abuse, bullying (including cyber bullying), vomiting, kidnapping, drugging, non-consensual photography and outing.
It's deeply concerning to see that in 2025, some production companies still choose to glorify sexual assault under the guise of creating “intense” or “viral” scenes in BL dramas. This approach not only damages the integrity of the BL genre but also reinforces harmful narratives that have no place in storytelling—romantic or otherwise.
The scene in question was violent, disturbing, and in no way should be mistaken for romantic tension or emotional depth. I'm fully supportive of morally gray characters when written with care, but there’s a clear line—and this character crossed it. He is written as a rapist, and that should not be sugarcoated or excused.
EPISODE 6 WAS THE SAME AS 5 HOW CAN YOU NOT PUNISH THE CULPRIT
This criticism is directed solely at the writing and production decisions—not the actor, who is simply portraying a role. Still, it’s troubling when creators continue to push such content, likely assuming fans will accept it because it’s “part of the genre.”
If the BL industry wants to grow and be taken seriously, these harmful tropes need to be addressed and left behind. There are better, more respectful ways to tell complex stories without exploiting trauma.
Many characters come across as emotionally flat and poorly developed. The performances feel robotic at times.
The storyline heavily relies on disturbing content such as non-consensual scenes, physical and emotional abuse, kidnapping, and psychological manipulation. There's very little character development or backstory to help the viewer understand the motivations behind such extreme behavior, which leaves the plot feeling disjointed and hard to follow.
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