This show is nowhere near to be a queerbait until your brain has filled with those shitty mind anytime you saw…
A censored drama ranking higher than genuine gay representation is a flashing neon sign that homophobia is as rampant as ever, even in countries like Thailand that pride themselves on their tolerance
A cardboard cutout, censored version of something can't hold a candle to the real deal. It's not shining brighter, it's shining through a thick fog of homophobia
How many times do we have to tell yall in the comments? Its OK to watch it! No ones stopping u.But there are people…
I saw you grumbling about being "policed," and here you are, acting like the Head Homophobe in Charge, policing us or our feelings and demanding we cool down
The only reason this censored drama is a hit is because of the homophobia it's pandering to. The same homophobia that polices and censors art
If you're going to complain about policing, try to be consistent. Otherwise, admit that you're a bigger drama queen than the other homophobes
you do know this is an Asian show though.... like hahaha i don't think they care about "queer erasure ". you crying…
"The gay Asians living in Korea don't even care"
Who's to say that some Korean gays aren't bothered by the censorship, but are afraid to speak out? Did you take a poll of all Korean gays to see how they feel? I hope you didn't ask them to come out of the closet to answer your survey questions
We're not treating Koreans as stupid, we're treating the homophobic censorship as stupid. There's a difference
"It’s not our culture" is a load of baloney. A wall isn't separating different cultures, they influence each other all the time. And when it comes to human rights and homophobic censorship, everyone has a stake in the game
Everyone should have the right to express themselves, and that includes the right to care about what's happening in other countries
How many times do we have to tell yall in the comments? Its OK to watch it! No ones stopping u.But there are people…
"All they're doing is driving more pple to hate the genre (BL) even more"
This is like saying if a person who was mugged complains about it, people will start mugging even more. "Ugh, these anti-muggers are annoying. I used to think muggings were harmless, now that they're complaining, I'm gonna go out and start mugging people!"
Standing up against something wrong doesn't make people hate it more, it brings attention to the issue. The more we speak out, the more people realize how harmful censorship is. Someone who's going to hate BL/gay media because people complain about it being censored was already homophobic and looking for an excuse
"It was a great decision business wise"
Money doesn't make something right, or you'd be selling your organs on the black market for money
The producers took the easy route to success by removing the BL element. They took the elevator to the top of Mount Everest, and technically they made it to the top, but they didn't earn it
A company that understands their market would've understood that diversity and inclusion are the future. Streaming services are expanding, and the audience for KBLs is expanding along with them. As society becomes more tolerant, there will be a growing demand for BL
"Doest make me a homophobe just a realist"
You're not "realists," you're "homophobes with a thesaurus." The only thing you're understanding is your own fear of differences and prejudice
The BL was between Se Kyung and Yi Heon. Their romance blossomed as Yi Heon's soul returned to his body, giving…
In the concluding chapters of the novel, duh
The story is a slow-burn, it takes its time to unfold, but the ending delivers. You can read the novel on Ridibooks: https://ridibooks.com/books/2036068610
Still, Now I'm not so bothered that the series is not a bl. I would have felt so uncomfortable due to the age…
Soul-swapping is as fantastical as a supernatural love interest. A 47-year-old finding themselves in the body of a teenager is a fictional plot device that doesn’t happen in reality
How would the law address the unique situation? Would the 47-year-old in a 17-19-year-old's body be legally expected to enter into a relationship with 20+-year-old adults, or would they be expected to enter into a relationship with someone who's physically the same age as their current body (a 17-19-year-old)? Soul-swapping blurs the lines of what's legally acceptable
If taking out the romance of two boys from a drama is homophobia then be it, it should exist otherwise this world…
"... otherwise this world will go extinct"
That'd have been a good thing
If I had a dollar for every time I wished all life ended on earth because of homophobes like you, I'd be rich enough to either buy a giant meteor, name it after you, then drop it on earth or build a doomsday machine with a big red button that'd end the world at the press of a finger
I'm rooting for gay rights, I wouldn't want the world to last forever. Then again, the world won't last forever anyway
Still, Now I'm not so bothered that the series is not a bl. I would have felt so uncomfortable due to the age…
People were okay with a 900+-year age gap in Goblin, but throw a gay couple into the mix and suddenly everyone's an expert on healthy relationships
The romance wasn't even between a 47-year-old and a 19-year-old, it was between Yi Heon and Se Kyung, a match made in soul-swapping heaven. They were smitten with each other before the soul-swapping. Yi Heon's soul found its way back to its body, and these two lovebirds picked up right where they left off
I am bothered this isn't a BL, the novel's romance was okay
This is called being smart. The producers deserve a pay raise
You mistake numbers for a lack of impact
When it comes to purchasing power, don't forget about the merch BL fans buy. I've never seen a straight "ship" with as many fan-made pillows as a BL ship
This is called being smart. The producers deserve a pay raise
"Pirating"
Give BL fans some credit. They're not running around with eye patches and parrots, pillaging and plundering the high seas of the internet for their favorite dramas/movies. They’re regular people willing to pay for their entertainment
"Noisy BL minority" might be the nicest thing you homophobes have called BL fans. BL fans aren't just a "minority," they are a fierce, loyal movement growing in numbers and influence every day. Their buying power is growing with it. Smart producers will recognize this and cater to their market
Too many sick freaks here downvoting cause of BL censorship! This deserves to be upvoted cause of the brave decision…
"Brave decision" to censor ... Listen here, bravery isn't hiding from your fear of gay relationships and censoring them out of the picture. It's facing that fear head-on and learning to accept the reality of gay love. This drama deserves to be downvoted for its cowardice
You believe all BL/gay content belongs on pornhub? I guess it means all straight content belongs on pornhub, too. Good luck with that, "sick freaks"
A cardboard cutout, censored version of something can't hold a candle to the real deal. It's not shining brighter, it's shining through a thick fog of homophobia
They don't need our "ass," and we don't need their "ass." We're out here shining brighter than the flames of their so-called "statement"
The only reason this censored drama is a hit is because of the homophobia it's pandering to. The same homophobia that polices and censors art
If you're going to complain about policing, try to be consistent. Otherwise, admit that you're a bigger drama queen than the other homophobes
Who's to say that some Korean gays aren't bothered by the censorship, but are afraid to speak out? Did you take a poll of all Korean gays to see how they feel? I hope you didn't ask them to come out of the closet to answer your survey questions
We're not treating Koreans as stupid, we're treating the homophobic censorship as stupid. There's a difference
"It’s not our culture" is a load of baloney. A wall isn't separating different cultures, they influence each other all the time. And when it comes to human rights and homophobic censorship, everyone has a stake in the game
Everyone should have the right to express themselves, and that includes the right to care about what's happening in other countries
"They're obviously just troll accounts"
Just because some of us don’t have "data" doesn’t mean we are trolls. We are minimalists, or secret agents on a covert mission. You’ll never know
This is like saying if a person who was mugged complains about it, people will start mugging even more. "Ugh, these anti-muggers are annoying. I used to think muggings were harmless, now that they're complaining, I'm gonna go out and start mugging people!"
Standing up against something wrong doesn't make people hate it more, it brings attention to the issue. The more we speak out, the more people realize how harmful censorship is. Someone who's going to hate BL/gay media because people complain about it being censored was already homophobic and looking for an excuse
"It was a great decision business wise"
Money doesn't make something right, or you'd be selling your organs on the black market for money
The producers took the easy route to success by removing the BL element. They took the elevator to the top of Mount Everest, and technically they made it to the top, but they didn't earn it
A company that understands their market would've understood that diversity and inclusion are the future. Streaming services are expanding, and the audience for KBLs is expanding along with them. As society becomes more tolerant, there will be a growing demand for BL
"Doest make me a homophobe just a realist"
You're not "realists," you're "homophobes with a thesaurus." The only thing you're understanding is your own fear of differences and prejudice
The story is a slow-burn, it takes its time to unfold, but the ending delivers. You can read the novel on Ridibooks: https://ridibooks.com/books/2036068610
How would the law address the unique situation? Would the 47-year-old in a 17-19-year-old's body be legally expected to enter into a relationship with 20+-year-old adults, or would they be expected to enter into a relationship with someone who's physically the same age as their current body (a 17-19-year-old)? Soul-swapping blurs the lines of what's legally acceptable
Let them have their fun
That'd have been a good thing
If I had a dollar for every time I wished all life ended on earth because of homophobes like you, I'd be rich enough to either buy a giant meteor, name it after you, then drop it on earth or build a doomsday machine with a big red button that'd end the world at the press of a finger
I'm rooting for gay rights, I wouldn't want the world to last forever. Then again, the world won't last forever anyway
The romance wasn't even between a 47-year-old and a 19-year-old, it was between Yi Heon and Se Kyung, a match made in soul-swapping heaven. They were smitten with each other before the soul-swapping. Yi Heon's soul found its way back to its body, and these two lovebirds picked up right where they left off
I am bothered this isn't a BL, the novel's romance was okay
When it comes to purchasing power, don't forget about the merch BL fans buy. I've never seen a straight "ship" with as many fan-made pillows as a BL ship
Give BL fans some credit. They're not running around with eye patches and parrots, pillaging and plundering the high seas of the internet for their favorite dramas/movies. They’re regular people willing to pay for their entertainment
"Noisy BL minority" might be the nicest thing you homophobes have called BL fans. BL fans aren't just a "minority," they are a fierce, loyal movement growing in numbers and influence every day. Their buying power is growing with it. Smart producers will recognize this and cater to their market
You believe all BL/gay content belongs on pornhub? I guess it means all straight content belongs on pornhub, too. Good luck with that, "sick freaks"
You "sick freaks" are scissor-happy and trim the gay out of everything. Put down the scissors before you butcher another work of art