Why does the school completely overlook how Ken and his two sidekicks constantly pick on Shin, bully other students and even have connections to a mafia gang?? Now, they are trying to expel Shin just because he was beaten by the mafia. Who actually lured Shin into that mess?? Wasnt it Ken and his two bitches?? Its blatantly obvious they are behind everything, yet the teachers and everyone else just ignore it, as if people in a scene ignore what’s happening around them in p*rn videos. Its so frustrating to watch these three bitches constantly get a free pass and escape any consequences. Why cant the school just expel all three of them and finally bring some peace??
At this point, i dont even care if these three bitches have a redemption arc, i just want a terrible ending for them, even worse than Jeng.
Also, i really hated how Shin just stood there watching while Saint was beaten by them. Atp Saint should stop asking for forgiveness and just move on. No matter what happened between them, Saint has apologized enough, he is been humiliated, beaten and more. Its time for him to stop. If anything, i want Shin to go after him and beg to repair their friendship.
As for what Mr. Sung did to that guy, Louise, i think it was justified. Louise was just a plain bully so i dont think Mr. Sung was wrong to treat him as the school's errand boy. He deserved to feel what its like to be on the receiving end.
The real romance lies between ZYZ and ZYC. To give someone permission to kill you, thats one of the greatest acts of love, in my eyes. And when that person hesitates to kill you despite you have killed their family and grieves over your death (which eventually will happen in drama), that level of love is unmatched for me. This is where the supposed romance between ZYZ and WX falls short while the subtle bromance/romance between ZYZ and ZYC shines. Honestly i cant wait for the ZYZ and ZYC arc but i think it will happen in the very last phase of the drama. Until then, i will enjoy their bickering bromance.
Is thailand still making these university based, cringey BL romcoms set in engineering campuses?? Really?? Ep 1 was utterly unbearable, packed with cringe and now you are telling me this series has 24 episodes with a weekly release schedule?? Seriously?? Where do they get this confidence??
Im also exhausted by seeing the same, uninspired faces in these university romcoms. I have lost track of how many times i have seen Drake in these type of shows and its not like he even brings anything special to the role. Just plain irritating.
Right now both Juyoung and Dohoe seem justified in their respective positions, although Dohoe appears slightly more at fault because we havent seen his point of view yet.
Juyoung kept in contact with Dohoe's abusive father mainly because the father was the only connection between them. Im pretty sure Juyoung must have searched for Dohoe everywhere but when he couldnt find him, he had no choice but to wait. Since Dohoe’s father was still linked to him, Juyoung kept that connection alive in the hope that if Dohoe returned, it would be to his home.
Next is, if Dohoe’s father was so terrible, why did Juyoung shed tears for him?? I think the father may have changed over the 12 years and Juyoung must have noticed that change. If Juyoung stayed in touch with him, there was likely some attachment involved. For us, the 12 year time skip happened in just one episode but for the characters, 12 years is a long time, enough to change someone’s perspective. Over the years, Juyoung may have developed a bond with Dohoe’s father, possibly in a father-son or mentor-mentee dynamic which plays a big part in this. In the end, Juyoung isnt heartless, he is very sensitive compared to Dohoe. If you observe his character from the beginning, you will see how soft hearted he is.
We cant forgive Dohoe’s father because of how he treated Dohoe and the other kids. Those memories are still fresh in our minds and we havent seen his 12 year journey. But thats not the case for Juyoung.
As for Dohoe, his reasons for ignoring Juyoung might seem valid but he is still at fault until we get a clearer explanation of his actions. On the surface, it looks like Dohoe is upset with Juyoung because he kept in touch with his abusive father, which is understandable. But Dohoe is also at fault. Why didnt he call Juyoung when he promised to stay in touch?? When Juyoung was searching for him, Dohoe probably knew about it, especially since he was aware that Juyoung was in contact with his father. Yet, he chose to hide from him for so many years. Even though he might have valid reasons, right now Dohoe seems more at fault. However, with four more episodes left and the post timeskip storyline just beginning, we will likely get a clearer view of things from his perspective.
I cant deny that i ended up feeling more sympathy for Yeong Su. Yes, what he did to Go Yeong was wrong but his internalized homophobia will never allow him to be at peace with his sexual identity. He will always be caught in an endless internal struggle over who he is. Internalized homophobia is a deeply sensitive issue, often shaped by societal pressures and past traumatic experiences. Someone dealing with it can never truly find happiness, constantly battling with themselves.
Go Yeong, however, has fully embraced his identity. He is proud of who he is, faced his struggles head on and moved forward. Even though Yeong Su hurt him and left him heartbroken, Go Yeong found love again and lives confidently in his truth. But Yeong Su may never be able to reconcile with himself because of the weight of his internalized homophobia.
When i first watched E4, i was angry at him. But after reflecting on his perspective, i couldnt help but feel sad imagining the kind of life he is trapped in.
Here's a question though, do you think a lesbian drama would have faced the same push back? I find homophobes…
If it was on big channel like tvN then def there would have been huge backlash by korean homophobes and if it was OTT drama with no explicit nudity & sex then there wouldnt have been much problem.
Korean homophobes only want reason to ban queer content and LITBC has nudity/sex which is why it is getting heavily backlash from conserative groups but if it hadnt nudity they wouldnt have been able to point out any mistake in drama even if they were against it.
we're not underestimating the financial risks associated with producing something that challenges conservatism,…
"Not everyone is going to agree with you or the creator's decision. You can ignore our comments and move on. " That's what I'm saying; not everyone is going to have the same opinion as you. You can also just ignore my comments and move on. There's no need to reply further.
we're not underestimating the financial risks associated with producing something that challenges conservatism,…
"Producers who seek to appeal to conservative groups should invest in creating their own original stories." If the webtoon writer herself isnt making any objections, then whats the problem here?? She has been involved in the production since its inception and is more than happy with it. So, whats wrong if they choose to remove or alter the queer angle to avoid wasting money??
If she had raised objections, i would understand but when she herself is okay with it why does everyone else have a problem??
Look, not everything is going to be the way you want. You can simply ignore it if you dont like how they removed the queer angle and move on.
People who are upset about the removal of the queer/GL aspect should take a look at the situation faced by Love in the Big City from conservative groups in korea. Despite being an OTT drama on TVING, LITBC still faces backlash from homophobic koreans. Now imagine what would have happened with Jeongnyeon, a weekend drama on one of the top broadcasting channels, tvN. The channel and production studios have invested a whopping 33 billion won and all of that could have been wasted if it was also banned due to complaints from conservative groups in korea.
IMO it's because Hong doesn't really "love" Min Jun. She likes him and she feels comfortable and safe/stable with…
Still it doesnt look believable at all. Imean they were together for very short period of time. If they had been in relationship for 7-8 yrs then it would have bern looked more believable.
I really love the kind of melodrama this show delivers. The angst is portrayed so well and the emotions hit hard. When you think about it, neither of them is truly at fault for the breakup. Both have valid reasons and its really the circumstances and timing that are to blame.
However, the one thing that doesnt quite make sense is that, even after five years, they still havent moved on. If they had been in a relationship for a longer period, like 7-8 years, it would be more believable. But they were only together for a short time, so its a bit hard to accept that they are still not over each other. That said, if we overlook this, the show is really excellent.
Wow, this is so good!! The first two episodes were excellent exactly what i hoped for from the director of Where Your Eyes Linger, To My Star and Blueming. She is definitely back!!
Neither of the leads are conventionally good looking but they fit their roles perfectly. They have embodied their characters so well and their rugged features make them look convincingly like taekwondo athletes. The chemistry between them is amazing & even the brief moments of angst were brilliantly portrayed. Their banter and conversations feel so natural and the acting is spot on..
The atmosphere is warm and comforting, with the dynamic between the leads reminding me of the chemistry in To My Star. The village neighborhood setting also brings similar vibes to To My Star 2.
The music department is also spot on, the choices of bgms are really good and the OST played at the end of Ep 2 was amazing.
E7 has the best storyline so far. While the previous episodes featured interesting and entertaining cases, this one really touched my heart. Perhaps its because it was directly tied to one of the main characters, Su Jeong, whereas earlier cases mainly involved minor, unrelated characters.
Su Jeong and her son's story was emotional and i truly felt bad for her son. Although he didnt commit suicide, in reality, many people do for the same reason. Parents often ignore their children's wishes and, for the sake of society, try to make them conform to societal expectations. But when children take their own lives, the parents start to regret it but by then, its too late. If Su Jeong hadnt been a main character and this case had been centered around a some random cameo, i believe the show would have taken a more realistic approach, perhaps even showing her son committing suicide due to parental rejection. But since she is one of the leads they cant show her in too negative a light.
It is abomination to rate this drama lower than 8.9 to 9. It just tells that people really don't have an eye for…
Bruh, its only 2 episodes in and you are expecting an 8.9-9 rating for a non romance kdrama?? Thats unlikely to happen, but i can definitely say that the rating will increase as the episodes progress and more people connect with the story.
Its actually better that the show is at 8.2 right now, so there is a good chance of a solid increase. With the quality of episodes they are delivering, i have faith in them.
Its better to start at 8.2 and rise, rather than begin at 8.9-9 and then drop, as often happens with romcom dramas that fail to meet viewers expectations.
With non romance kdramas, if the story is good, the rating tends to rise as the show progresses. I still remember how Kim Taeri's Revenant performed on MDL, starting at around 8.3 and then rising to 8.7 by the end. Thats the kind of response im hoping for here.
The pilot episode left a great impression on me. The show is wholesome - emotional and heartwarming. Its tackling sensitive topics like autism and child abuse with care and so far, im really impressed by the overall execution. Both the child actor and Michito (SML) portray their roles beautifully, with Michito’s depiction of autism feeling especially genuine. Im also loving the setting, it gives off such beautiful and calming vibes.
Why shouldnt you have said you were bored if you were?? There is no need to please people like that. I didnt find anything in your comment that made you seem like a hater or a troll.
Im the one who absolutely loved the pilot episode, you can check my comment below. But i dont understand why fans bash others just because they have different opinions.
If your comment had come from an actual troll, I wouldnt have bothered to intervene. But seeing normal people getting harassed for having a different opinion made me speak up. I have also faced the same treatment in the comments of another show, where i wasnt a troll but got labeled as one just for having a different perspective.
You didnt mention thrillers having unique, new scripts but whats wrong with romcom fans enjoying the same repetitive scripts and finding thrillers boring?? Just like you enjoy repetitive thriller scripts, they do the same with romcoms. Its subjective which genre people prefer and thats where i find your statement wrong. Additionally OP never intended to express any hate toward this drama or the thriller genre, so creating a conflict between the two genres was unnecessary.
Regarding people who enjoy psychological thrillers being labeled as 'sick' or 'psychos,' i honestly havent encountered anyone saying that in my eight years of watching asian dramas, not even once. If by chance someone did say such things to thriller fans, they would be absolutely wrong, no doubt about that. But again, that doesnt justify taunting romcom fans. Two wrongs dont make a right.
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At this point, i dont even care if these three bitches have a redemption arc, i just want a terrible ending for them, even worse than Jeng.
Also, i really hated how Shin just stood there watching while Saint was beaten by them. Atp Saint should stop asking for forgiveness and just move on. No matter what happened between them, Saint has apologized enough, he is been humiliated, beaten and more. Its time for him to stop. If anything, i want Shin to go after him and beg to repair their friendship.
As for what Mr. Sung did to that guy, Louise, i think it was justified. Louise was just a plain bully so i dont think Mr. Sung was wrong to treat him as the school's errand boy. He deserved to feel what its like to be on the receiving end.
Im also exhausted by seeing the same, uninspired faces in these university romcoms. I have lost track of how many times i have seen Drake in these type of shows and its not like he even brings anything special to the role. Just plain irritating.
Dropped.
Juyoung kept in contact with Dohoe's abusive father mainly because the father was the only connection between them. Im pretty sure Juyoung must have searched for Dohoe everywhere but when he couldnt find him, he had no choice but to wait. Since Dohoe’s father was still linked to him, Juyoung kept that connection alive in the hope that if Dohoe returned, it would be to his home.
Next is, if Dohoe’s father was so terrible, why did Juyoung shed tears for him?? I think the father may have changed over the 12 years and Juyoung must have noticed that change. If Juyoung stayed in touch with him, there was likely some attachment involved. For us, the 12 year time skip happened in just one episode but for the characters, 12 years is a long time, enough to change someone’s perspective. Over the years, Juyoung may have developed a bond with Dohoe’s father, possibly in a father-son or mentor-mentee dynamic which plays a big part in this. In the end, Juyoung isnt heartless, he is very sensitive compared to Dohoe. If you observe his character from the beginning, you will see how soft hearted he is.
We cant forgive Dohoe’s father because of how he treated Dohoe and the other kids. Those memories are still fresh in our minds and we havent seen his 12 year journey. But thats not the case for Juyoung.
As for Dohoe, his reasons for ignoring Juyoung might seem valid but he is still at fault until we get a clearer explanation of his actions. On the surface, it looks like Dohoe is upset with Juyoung because he kept in touch with his abusive father, which is understandable. But Dohoe is also at fault. Why didnt he call Juyoung when he promised to stay in touch?? When Juyoung was searching for him, Dohoe probably knew about it, especially since he was aware that Juyoung was in contact with his father. Yet, he chose to hide from him for so many years. Even though he might have valid reasons, right now Dohoe seems more at fault. However, with four more episodes left and the post timeskip storyline just beginning, we will likely get a clearer view of things from his perspective.
Go Yeong, however, has fully embraced his identity. He is proud of who he is, faced his struggles head on and moved forward. Even though Yeong Su hurt him and left him heartbroken, Go Yeong found love again and lives confidently in his truth. But Yeong Su may never be able to reconcile with himself because of the weight of his internalized homophobia.
When i first watched E4, i was angry at him. But after reflecting on his perspective, i couldnt help but feel sad imagining the kind of life he is trapped in.
Korean homophobes only want reason to ban queer content and LITBC has nudity/sex which is why it is getting heavily backlash from conserative groups but if it hadnt nudity they wouldnt have been able to point out any mistake in drama even if they were against it.
If she had raised objections, i would understand but when she herself is okay with it why does everyone else have a problem??
Look, not everything is going to be the way you want. You can simply ignore it if you dont like how they removed the queer angle and move on.
However, the one thing that doesnt quite make sense is that, even after five years, they still havent moved on. If they had been in a relationship for a longer period, like 7-8 years, it would be more believable. But they were only together for a short time, so its a bit hard to accept that they are still not over each other. That said, if we overlook this, the show is really excellent.
Neither of the leads are conventionally good looking but they fit their roles perfectly. They have embodied their characters so well and their rugged features make them look convincingly like taekwondo athletes. The chemistry between them is amazing & even the brief moments of angst were brilliantly portrayed. Their banter and conversations feel so natural and the acting is spot on..
The atmosphere is warm and comforting, with the dynamic between the leads reminding me of the chemistry in To My Star. The village neighborhood setting also brings similar vibes to To My Star 2.
The music department is also spot on, the choices of bgms are really good and the OST played at the end of Ep 2 was amazing.
This is already 9.5 for me!!
Su Jeong and her son's story was emotional and i truly felt bad for her son. Although he didnt commit suicide, in reality, many people do for the same reason. Parents often ignore their children's wishes and, for the sake of society, try to make them conform to societal expectations. But when children take their own lives, the parents start to regret it but by then, its too late. If Su Jeong hadnt been a main character and this case had been centered around a some random cameo, i believe the show would have taken a more realistic approach, perhaps even showing her son committing suicide due to parental rejection. But since she is one of the leads they cant show her in too negative a light.
Its actually better that the show is at 8.2 right now, so there is a good chance of a solid increase. With the quality of episodes they are delivering, i have faith in them.
Its better to start at 8.2 and rise, rather than begin at 8.9-9 and then drop, as often happens with romcom dramas that fail to meet viewers expectations.
With non romance kdramas, if the story is good, the rating tends to rise as the show progresses. I still remember how Kim Taeri's Revenant performed on MDL, starting at around 8.3 and then rising to 8.7 by the end. Thats the kind of response im hoping for here.
Im the one who absolutely loved the pilot episode, you can check my comment below. But i dont understand why fans bash others just because they have different opinions.
If your comment had come from an actual troll, I wouldnt have bothered to intervene. But seeing normal people getting harassed for having a different opinion made me speak up. I have also faced the same treatment in the comments of another show, where i wasnt a troll but got labeled as one just for having a different perspective.
Additionally OP never intended to express any hate toward this drama or the thriller genre, so creating a conflict between the two genres was unnecessary.
Regarding people who enjoy psychological thrillers being labeled as 'sick' or 'psychos,' i honestly havent encountered anyone saying that in my eight years of watching asian dramas, not even once. If by chance someone did say such things to thriller fans, they would be absolutely wrong, no doubt about that. But again, that doesnt justify taunting romcom fans. Two wrongs dont make a right.