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It's not only depicting and portraying what truly happened but the story has been hugely manipulated. The national intelligence service torturing innocent students to death has been beautified, and the innocent people who foughr for democracy was portrayed as spies, just like the extreme right wing supporters claim. The 1987 movement involved over 2 million innocent citizens. They all fought for democratisation to a different degree. The producers have the freedom to create series but there is a boundary, especially if it is broadcasted on TV. I live in Europe and I can see how sensitive people are when it comes to talking about matters relating to history covered with blood or oppression of innocent people. What happened during Nazi Germany is not even brought up in conversations as you do not want to offend or hurt anyone or remind people of the horrible genocide. Yes they can talk about historic events but not in the manner of switching the places of villains and victims. They must not distort the historical facts to justify any acts done under the military dictatorship.

Awww... I feel sympathy towards you. I just laughed hard when I saw your comment. No logic or demonstration of any knowledge... not even common sense! Didn't know someone can be this ignorant. You really want to go this low? Beveridge was right - I can clearly see why ignorance is one of the giant evils 😂😂😂

Yes...after airing beautifying everything that happened during the horrible military dictatorship that tortured and killed innocent citizens? There are legal actions taking place, multiple ones by different human rights organisations against the broadcasting company. But whoever files the lawsuit, it takes time to get the outcome so the series will still be broadcasted with the oppression and torturing of innocent citizens beautified. You don't think this is a serious problem? I hope you can say the same thing if it was about your country. One should be ashamed of her/his ignorance...this is almost like beautifying the Nazi era. How ignorant.

Then why people are being so careful even making jokes about Nazi Gerrmany and genocide? If they can write anything, broadcasting anything? The distortion of history is already done, the historical background, the organisations that existed, the historical events that happened are all real in the drama - you know what changed? Their role changed. People who accused innocent people, tortured innocent people have been beautified, innocent citizens who fought for democracy and made today's democratic Korea were described as spies.

If it is still a fiction, would you still allow a series beautifying Nazi era and mass killings broadcasted on TV? Did you know that a tragedy that has similar importance to Korean people happened in Korea in 1987? Have you ever studied the relevant history? Some victims are still alive and they also find it deeply disturbing and deplorable that the history is distorted in this way.

If you see a movie or drama praising Nazism and genocide, you would still be happy, I guess? This issue has that much weight in terms of the distortion of the history covered with innocent citizens' blood and pain.

You are being very naive. You may think all Korean people naturally cherish the history of democritization and pro-democracy movement but it is not the case - because the conservative/right wing president in power in 1987 was a dictator (military dictatorship) who tortured and oppressed innocent citizens pursuing democracy and obliterated human rights. The history of democratization is still cherished only by politicians and people who support left wing values, and those who are properly educated. If you don't know the political history of a country, you should not simply judge the issue by the statement released by the broadcasting company. The number of people who signed a petition to end this drama is over 340,000 now. If there are this many people (and actually far more) raising the issue about the drama beautifying the oppression of innocent citizens by the national intelligence service and drawing people who fought for democracy as spies (they deny this but this was clearly shown in Ep.1-2), you should know that there is a real problem with the plot and the story. It is also possible to distort the national history intentionally - there is a tension and fight led by people with specific propaganda everywhere in Korea, up until nowadays. You should not simply support the series simply because there is an actor you support or if you don't know about the history of the country.

You may think all Korean people naturally cherish the history of democritization and pro-democracy movement but it is not the case - because the conservative/right wing president in power in 1987 was a dictator (military dictatorship) who tortured and oppressed innocent citizens pursuing democracy and obliterated human rights. The history of democratization is still cherished only by politicians and people who support left wing values, and those who are properly educated. If you don't know the political history of a country, you should not simply judge the issue by the statement released by the broadcasting company. The number of people who signed a petition to end this drama is over 340,000 now. If there are this many people (and actually far more) raising the issue about the drama beautifying those who oppressed innocent citizens and drawing people who fought for democracy as spies (they deny this but this was clearly shown in Ep.1-2), you should know that there is a real problem with the plot and the story. It is also possible to distort the national history intentionally - there is a tension and fight led by people with specific propaganda everywhere in Korea, up until nowadays. You should not simply support the series simply because there is an actor you support or if you don't know about the history of the country.

I did not expect this episode to be this good. The chemistry between ZiTong and YuZhen is insanely good and I loved watching scenes containing their past memories. This is why fans want to see Aaron and Deyn's new series. I do not usually like an ex-bf character or a main actor dating with a supporting role, but this is an exception. I can see why many people are shipping YuZhen with ZiTong because, to be honest, their chemistry is far better than the main couple (I like Lei's character too but seeing him being so reserved - e.g. closing his lips all the time during all the kisses - and being so careful with his interaction with Yu Zhen in the series was putting me off a bit - which is understandable considering the character but not much chemistry tbh). Yu Zhen and Zi Tong have the real couple vibe in this episode and both of them acted their characters so well. They look so natural as a couple in this series. I do like the main couple story, too, but when YuZhen is with ZiTong, he can be true to his feelings and he can be himself. He truly loved Zi Tong and their interaction and chemistry is just at another level. I did not know Yu Zhen can be this cute, honest, emotional and lovely. Their story is heartbreaking but also very good, too - there's plenty to tell. They just made a mistake in the past when they were young and both of them were kind of living in the past for years. And I can see why... They were so lovely together and they deeply loved each other. It was also good that they do not show the typical BL couple image that one man is small/cute/pretty/fragile and the other man is more manly and has the aura of an alpha-male. Kudos to Aaron and Deyn, they perfectly immersed in their roles and became the characters themselves. Would love to see them together in another series.

In the BTS, it was releaved that he is 188 cm, Charles 181cm

He is now my favourite actor!! I just love him so much! His acting is so good, his personality is so lovely, he also has artistic talents and so honest and pure

The chemistry of main couple (ChengRen CP) is unbelievable...Their acting was also superb. I was so surprised to learn that most of the kiss scenes and many affectionate scenes towards the end of the series are unscripted, impromptu scenes. It just shows how much they are immersed in their roles and how close they are. I mean, they were friends before but now they literally look like soulmates to me. They told this themselves... that they feel the pain, mood, feeling, etc. the other person feels (limbic resonance) and they can understand each other so much without a single word. I like the stroyline of the main couple, too. But I think Anson & Charles chemistry and closeness brought some real positive changes and made positive contribution to the series. Their off screen chemistry is also unreal, even better and more natural than their on-screen chemistry... I watched so many series but never seen such chemistry before. No wonder they are so popular nowadays. I'd love to see them together in another series (or Season 2 of HIStory 4). I suggest you at least watch the lead couple story, if you find the other couple's story uncomfortable.

This was so good. The story was good, acting was also good (very natural) and the lead actor Son Woo Hyun looks so good and talented, too! I also like that it does not have overly 'dramatic' scenes showing exaggerated feelings or a huge crisis. Such a lovely story that shows how two people fall into each other. I can see changes in their emotions. This is the story you can emphasize.

In his up-to-date profile, he is 184cm tall.

Yes, I completely agree with you. It was so unprofessional - he played it dirty. I cannot help thinking that he had malicious intentions when doing the live stream.

I can see your viewpoint and I respect it but to me, I still think that we cannot simply say that both of them were wrong and both to be blamed (or nobody to be blamed) because, to me, I cannot simply put them on the same line. I do not think this is the case but even if what Art said was all true, I personally think what Art did was much more nasty and morally wrong.

Most people care about people who speak up. But Mew kept quiet. Not sure whether you've seen but in the TEP exclusive interview for TTTS, Mew also said that, if telling the truth leads to hurting someone, he would rather be hurt and keep quiet about it. And some people still victimise Art and blames Mew. I just feel so sorry for Mew that he still has to suffer this much.

We can see things differently but some of my friends who have been straight all their life have also said that if they really love someone, gender would not be a matter and they could be in a serious relationship with that person. Maybe they are bi but they are open to that possibility and none of the friends who were in the same room took it as exposing their own sexual orientation. I still think there is a huge difference between generally saying such things and being spoken about your sexuality, your feelings and affection towards someone, by the person who you liked. I still wonder why Art had to tell his part of story that way, even if he did not think he could continue doing the fan service.

If we are talking about other BG series, Art might be alright - it's just that he is the one who did not respect his co-star in the BL series and did not know the seriousness of exposing all the private stuff (to me, it almost looks like trying to get sympathetic reactions, perhaps because I generally hate people who get emotional and rat on others in tears) while doing the BL series. Whether he was just insensitive to such issues or short-sighted, it does not matter. What he has done is something that will be the last thing to be accepted in the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of his intention. I think that is why most fans still cannot forget what happened.

Yes we cannot judge them based on their stories so I also had to judge based on what actually happened - don't know whether what Art is saying is true or not but he did something he should not do and it is so disrespectful to his co-start and someone who liked him dearly. Even if it's a boy-girl relationship, it would be a nightmare to be known to the world that you confessed and got rejected (and even that may not be true).

Personally I think it is okay to be indifferent about this issue. Not all fans should react in the same way. I am indifferent most of the time, except when I see hateful comments left for Mew about this. I am so sick and tired of some fans' victimising Art (just do not want to hear about it anymore).

I am not even active on SNS but I've been seeing comments bashing Mew myself recently. Probably you did not know as most fans in your network are Mew's fans?

Until we get to live in a truly equal society, I just hope everyone can be more sensitive about respecting and protecting others' so called 'protected characteristics' (in legal terms).

Hi, thanks for sharing your view. I do not feel offended and I usually accept people's different views and opinions but I am sorry that I cannot stop thinking that what Art did was something that cannot simply be a 'mistake'.

First, you said that you 'actually looked into what happened (as best as I could)' but the best you got is Art's side of the story. Mew kept silent about this whole issue. And you believed in Art's words OR tried to believe his words - as you assumed on the basis of thinking 'what if what everything he said is right?'.

You seem to believe in every single word Art says and victimising Art as Mew kept silent. I can see that you believe that Art tried to resolve the issue in private first, Mew isolated Art, etc. which all appeared in Art's version of the story. I think we must not judge someone when we did not hear the other side of the story. What if what Art said was all lies, then?

And if you see Mew's relationship with other actors after all that happened, especially his co-workers (some worked with him previously when that happened), you can see that they really trust, worry & care about Mew now. If Mew was the one to be blamed, I do not think his co-actors would be so supportive of him (but this is my guess so I have not taken this account when I looked into this case).

Second, Mew only mentioned about Art's being late for schedules and it is about professionalism (also he did not make a serious accusation). This is nothing like exposing a personal life/sexual orientation/relationship issues without the other's consent.

Third, you said you saw Mew kissing Art's neck/cheek/face without his consent? I have seen a lot of clips where Art is the one doing flirty behaviour to Mew, kissing him first. Even about Mew's comments about marrying him, it was also Art who asked Mew first when he is going to marry Art. I thought it's all fan service (probably a bit more than that if you see other BL cps) but if you want to seriously discuss here whether Mew's the one who has always been more flirty, I can show you tons of evidence that it was not the case. I also watched a clip which mimics sexual intercourse and Art was the one leading it (and as you can imagine, people commenting below that why Art is doing this, Art should have drawn the line clearly if he does not like to be in a relationship with Mew, he used Mew to get popularity and now abandoning him, etc.).

Fourth, you seem to think that Art is the one blamed and hated but Mew is also getting quite a lot of comments containing hatred. So please tell Art's fans to stop bashing Mew. If you see Mew's SNS account, you will see that some art's fans still leaving comments such as Mew is a coward so he kept quiet, etc. I think he is the one who has been very considerate and who knows how to behave in a more mature manner.

Fifth, saying that gender did not matter and being outed by someone else is a completely different matter. There are quite a few actors on BL series who answered exactly the same - gender is not a matter when it comes to love. But they are not considered coming out themselves. Do you think it is the same as being officially outed & confirmed (and denied/dumpted by your co-star)? I think you would know the difference between the two.

Can't agree with you more.I have also become a fan of Mew after watching his brilliant acting in TharnType and, having seen clips and read interviews, I can also see that he is a warm-hearted, caring person. I saw some fans (who only listened to Art and completely believed his words) who accused Mew and showed sympathy and empathy to Art, victimising Art. This is a nonsense to me. They do not understand the nature or the seriousness of the problem & why what Art did is not only the act of killing a soul but also something to be socially condemned & denounced. We are still living in an unequal society with full of individual & institutional discrimination and what Art did could have threatened Mew's whole career, let alone his emotional and mental wellbeing. I also think the role of media is important in changing people's perceptions so I also hope to see more actors from the LGBTQ+ community on TV & hope the environment they are working in is safe for them. I also hate hypocracy and that's why I do not want to watch art's shows.

I know exactly what you're talking about. I also did not finish watching
WTD and was not even a fan of Mew when all that happened but I like MAME's works and found out what happened later..and got so mad & upset. I just couldn't believe that it happened and I felt so sorry for Mew. Some say that Mew already forgave him so we also should but what happened was so cruel to him and I just cannot imagine myself in Mew's position. Probably I would never see the person who has done that to me again (probably curse the person as well) and fiercely defend myself in front of others. I also do not think I would appreciate Art's acting, especially in BL series. He showed no respect Mew's feelings, privacy and career. I am working in the field of human rights and I see this as a human rights issue as well - the infringement of basic human rights.

I am also happy that Mew had a chance to play the lead role in TharnType. He remained silent while his reputation was being unfairly tarnished (which was wise and considerate but also sad) and I was worried that we might not be able to see him acting anymore but I was so relieved to find that he got the lead role. I hardly hate anyone and I don't 'hate' art but I think what art did was so clearly wrong . Regardless of his acting skills, I was so disappointed in him as a humam being.