Bliss Ace

Exactly. So, sometimes I might go like, 'Its not right, but I get it'.

Okay, she is Baek Hyun's first love. And also, she's part of the reason he is the person who he is today. She saw him past his worst period when they were together. So those feelings don't just fade away. Remember, she is the girl who he thought he wanted to marry. And she's older than him so she must have 'formed' him.
Also, if you saw their ex meeting, you can tell that he is a person who looks out for you, especially if he's in love with you. He's someone who sees the details. She often said how he would cook for her. Also, see this, someone that cleans up after you, how can you not love them back. Baek Hyun would wash after her, cook for her and look out for her. Almost like a mother role. So, she must have loved that side of him.
And due to those factors and that love, they were occasionally emotional whenever they argued. In fact, they were overly emotional in their fights. That tells you their feelings were deep.

So, can you forget that type of love after 5 years? Not really. Some people are rare to find. It might take a lifetime or you might never find such a person. Especially, if they formed the idea of being in love to you. In other words, your first love. And first love doesn't necessary mean your first person to be in love with. But its the person who formed the idea of being in love to you.

So, yeah, unless you were a serial dater in those 5 years, you might still be affected by them. And even then you could still be affected because there's always a soft spot somewhere for them. Somehow you're thankful to them for the love they showed you but also angry at them because you blame them for letting it go.

Who's doing the registering?

I was too but I slowly lost hope episodes ago. Not anything against either of them its just that its a bit unfair for Yunnyeong if Baek Hyun is that attached to his ex and he can't even acknowledge it.

Wow! You really are invested. Very few people know this. And you happen to be one of them.

Unlike him, actually park Bo young embraces that side of her. She also thinks people love that about her. So, I think I read somewhere that she said she doesn't want to get rid of the image that people have of her (Innocent and cute).

I feel like we got a drama with the old tropes. And that's what made me get into them. I am loving it. Somehow it feels fresh.

I totally agree. Coming to the show also means you're subjected to scrutiny and judgement. I think you should just take them positively and reflect on your behavior. So you're right, you should be held accountable to your own actions.

No, he actually did say. He said he hadn't date anyone for those 5 years after he broke up with his girlfriend of 2 years. I might rewatch later to get the scene right if I'm wrong.
You know, the bigger the love the bigger the wound. He must have loved her. But still, its no excuse. The rumors are that they are actual the end game couple. Maybe he ruined his chances with other women. Can't tell.
But I do agree you sound just concerned. Not judgmental.

Okay, one thing with preview, its that they're never to be trusted. But you nailed your point precisely. I guess its denial stage. I can only relate to the casts if I put myself in their shoe.
So, I am imagining that Baek Hyun always believed that he was over his ex.
After all, its been 5 years. The only thing he got wrong is that in those 5 years he dated no one. So basically the last romantic encounter he can remember is with her.
So, that means he can only relate romance to what he shared with her. So seeing her might have triggered those feelings.
But again, its been 5 years. So how could he have little feelings left for her? That may make him feel confused. Why now? Maybe he thought he was done with her. The hurt he got from the separation was all done. But now they're coming back. He might feel he's a fool for never getting over her.
So, that might come off as resentment against her. But in real sense he hates himself. For never getting over it.
But you wouldn't want to hate yourself. So you deny it. Which makes you FAKE your emotions, like you said.
But he's not faking it to appear STRONG or maybe HIDE his feelings. I feel like he's doing it to convince himself that he doesn't need her and he can move on. The more it doesn't work the more desperate he will seem. So he might ACT even more.
To me, it won't mean he would lose his authenticity. It would make him look pathetic. So, the earlier he gets his sh**t together the better.
He should just come into terms with it. 5 years and still having some feelings for your ex may make you feel stupid. But acting you're not is even more pathetic.

You might feel like you own a person after knowing them for 9 years? no? I am not saying its right, I am just thinking its a pitfall one might get into when you date someone that long. Even though they're not dating now, her mind and heart may be deceiving her to think he's still hers.
She didn't do the right thing but I just think dating someone that long may lead you to even forget those boundaries because you feel they're part of you. Again, its not right and I don't have that long dating experience to know.

Exactly. They're not perfect. Unless you expect media trained individuals to appear in a dating shows, you will see lots of their flaws. And guess what? We're not perfect too. Everyone has a thing or two to say about my personality or yours. We can only judge them kindly for showing us their vulnerabilities. But we shouldn't think we're any better. Unless you want them to appear on a show and act all innocent and sweet just so we get a dishonest process or for the entertainment value.

I think you're the only one @Anais I have seen giving them grace. Like you see their flaw but you don't judge all their worth to just that fault. Its a rare quality to have. I think you have lots of good and healthy relationship. Or you just try to see the good side of humanity not just their fault.

That's what YOU think. Probably, because she's your favorite. I could argue that she knew Yoo Sik for 9 years and she still couldn't about being kind to him? You say she was honest? So being honest now means not respecting someone who is your EX and trying to cross their boundaries? Someone being an EX now means he or she is no longer your problem.

I wouldn't exactly say that. I mean its common sense. If I was acting or you were, wouldn't you choose to be on your best behavior? Like be all nice and sweet for nothing. I mean that's the only way your acting would serve you and reflect positively for you.
He just resents his ex such that he can't see anyone else. He's been single for 5 years after all.

That's the word. Mean and spiteful. He must have resented her to stay 5 years single too.

Naah naah, we don't get to play favorites. So, Min Kyung is only human when she's doing bad things and Baek Hyun isn't? No, they all need to work on their personality. They all toxic in my opinion.

Yeah, its never logical. Also, its been about an year since they broke up, I mean you've not been around. What do you expect of them? Its been 365 days. Actually, you dumped them or they dumped you, why do you feel entitled to an explanation. They're trying to move on from what you guys had. After all, you don't want him/her.

Like he doesn't know what he wants. You like like the girl but you keep telling yourself you don't. So who you're lying to? Just accept you like her and choose whether to move on or stick to her.

You're an ex. What say do you have about them? Betrayal? They're not your person so how's that a betrayal. You don't expect them to be the same person you left them to be.

Ooh, if its just for fun then it sounds funny.