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Why DMD Friendship Season 3 Hits Different
I finished all the seasons, but this is the only one I'm actually reacting, reviewing, and commenting on. I felt like this season gave us a much deeper look at how DMD actually creates the BL actors we stan.
For North and Otto, I wasn't really scared, per se, because I had a gut feeling they'd end up choosing each other—even though Otto seemed like he wanted to explore getting to know Phupa at first. As for Ryupatji, I never really noticed Patji in the previous season, and I didn't feel like they caught any chemistry back then. So when I saw them now this season, I was surprised, but not completely shocked.
I also watched Khemjira, and seeing Pung here made me squeal because his acting is so good and he's just so handsome. I actually kind of liked that he didn't end up with Copper (sorry to their fans!). For me, Pung needs someone like Wave—someone caring and smiling, but with Otto's confidence. Someone who can hold his hand because he wasn't just treated as a fallback option.
I watched Your Sky before this, so I honestly never thought I’d see Wave, and I really felt for him. He was adorable, seemed so kind-hearted, and I just wished someone would notice that to the extent of genuinely wanting him to be their partner. In every episode, it felt like I always saw him standing beside everyone, always supporting—especially North. Always smiling. But his lack of confidence and insecurities felt like such a harsh slap of reality, reminding us that these guys aren't just fantasy idols; they're also real workers who feel just as insecure as we do at times.
I know this whole season is about finding a partner and that having options is normal, but with the limited time to really get to know someone, building true chemistry and comfortability has to be the first thing you check.
Overall, I love this season. There were scenes—particularly with Wave and Pung—that almost made me cry (okay, I did cry when Wave said he wasn't talented. Baby, you are!). I only wish that regardless of whether Wave and Pung found their partners within Gen 5 or outside of it, I hope they end up in a hella great partnership.
For North and Otto, I wasn't really scared, per se, because I had a gut feeling they'd end up choosing each other—even though Otto seemed like he wanted to explore getting to know Phupa at first. As for Ryupatji, I never really noticed Patji in the previous season, and I didn't feel like they caught any chemistry back then. So when I saw them now this season, I was surprised, but not completely shocked.
I also watched Khemjira, and seeing Pung here made me squeal because his acting is so good and he's just so handsome. I actually kind of liked that he didn't end up with Copper (sorry to their fans!). For me, Pung needs someone like Wave—someone caring and smiling, but with Otto's confidence. Someone who can hold his hand because he wasn't just treated as a fallback option.
I watched Your Sky before this, so I honestly never thought I’d see Wave, and I really felt for him. He was adorable, seemed so kind-hearted, and I just wished someone would notice that to the extent of genuinely wanting him to be their partner. In every episode, it felt like I always saw him standing beside everyone, always supporting—especially North. Always smiling. But his lack of confidence and insecurities felt like such a harsh slap of reality, reminding us that these guys aren't just fantasy idols; they're also real workers who feel just as insecure as we do at times.
I know this whole season is about finding a partner and that having options is normal, but with the limited time to really get to know someone, building true chemistry and comfortability has to be the first thing you check.
Overall, I love this season. There were scenes—particularly with Wave and Pung—that almost made me cry (okay, I did cry when Wave said he wasn't talented. Baby, you are!). I only wish that regardless of whether Wave and Pung found their partners within Gen 5 or outside of it, I hope they end up in a hella great partnership.
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