40 minutes doesn't mean more bl. it might be 10 more minutes of "no homo" and "we can’t be together because reasons" that squeeze in a last-minute "straight" plot
a 40-minute runtime isn’t the flex we believe it is. secret relationships' adaptation has managed to be gayer than whatever's going on in heesu in class 2's straightwashed adaptation with a shorter runtime of 30 minutes
i'm not a fan of the poster's layout. if i were in charge, i'd place the gay couple at the top. the forced "straight" one would be more of an afterthought, tucked away in a corner
at first glance, da on's decision to engage with red flags jae min and su hyeon and avoid green flag seong hyeon might be seen as a red flag by some people. however, i'd like to share my take on the subject and invite you to consider a different interpretation of his behavior
da on comes from a family where "love" is conditional and dependent on material gain. his "parents" didn't give him the support he needs and showed interest in him after learning he has a job/is financially stable. they were interested in the benefits they could reap, and not da on himself. he was used and unappreciated. as a result, da on gravitated towards toxicity, subconsciously repeating the familiar patterns of his upbringing and reenacting his traumas. this psychological phenomenon, "repetition compulsion," explains his failure to identify "red flags." the familiarity of toxic dynamics provided a false sense of security, causing him to push away seong hyeon and his healthier love
thanks to seong hyeon's support and guidance, da on has undergone a change, now possessing the insight necessary to identify and cultivate healthy relationships. he rejects jae min and su hyeon, and tries to pursue seong hyeon
jun seo (da on): "i've never followed my heart before. losing something and regretting it, i don't want to do that anymore" (episode 7, 3:26)
da on isn't a red flag, he's a survivor of neglect and manipulation who's becoming a better version of himself for seong hyeon. he deserves to love and be loved
i'd like to share my take on the subject, if that's okay with you
da on comes from a family where "love" is conditional and dependent on material gain. his "parents" didn't give him the support he needs and showed interest in him after learning he has a job/is financially stable. they were interested in the benefits they could reap, and not da on himself. he was used and unappreciated. as a result, da on gravitated towards toxicity, subconsciously repeating the familiar patterns of his upbringing and reenacting his traumas. this psychological phenomenon, "repetition compulsion," explains his failure to identify "red flags." the familiarity of toxic dynamics provided a false sense of security, causing him to push away seong hyeon and his healthier love
thanks to seong hyeon's support and guidance, da on has undergone a change, now possessing the insight necessary to identify and cultivate healthy relationships. he rejects jae min and su hyeon, and tries to pursue seong hyeon
jun seo (da on): "i've never followed my heart before. losing something and regretting it, i don't want to do that anymore" (episode 7, 3:26)
da on isn't a red flag, he's a survivor of neglect and manipulation who's becoming a better version of himself for seong hyeon. he deserves to love and be loved
Your solution to "overused high school tropes" is … Omegaverse? Something more overused and lazier in its storytelling,…
the difference between bl (love between men) and omegaverse is in their respective themes. omegaverse operates on a perversion of human anatomy and a social structure of non-human hierarchy and heat cycles that feels more dystopian than romantic. it turns people into humanoid aliens and breeding machines
actors comfortable with bl/gay roles might not be comfortable with omegaverse roles that demand acting out rut or heat scenarios and unhealthy interdependencies
"Japan already adapted an Omegaverse bl into a live action anime"
japan has adapted many problematic things
"This world keeps on evolving"
true progress comes from moral and logical development. bl deserves to be popular for normalizing gay relationships/promoting acceptance and understanding of gay relationships. omegaverse doesn’t follow that morality or logic, it relies on exaggerated animalistic impulses and homophobic power dynamics that ignore consent. many of us bl fans find its popularity troubling and antithetical to progress
i think da on kissing suhyeon back but giving all his strength to fight jaemin off says a lot
it explains how scary su hyeon is that to prevent danger befalling seung hyeon, da on had to surrender to su hyeon's control and kiss him
later, da on found the courage to reject su hyeon's influence and assert his autonomy. "i can't go back [to you], too much time has passed, and it's too late to return. i'm going to follow my heart," he said, choosing to pursue his love for seong hyeon
da on was in a compromising position with su hyeon, who displayed the ability to inflict pain upon anyone who…
i hope the adaptation stays true to the manhwa and has da on end up with seong hyeon. why would they swap the love interest for the crazy man who hurt/assaulted da on multiple times? that’s not a plot twist, that’s bad writing
da on was in a compromising position with su hyeon, who displayed the ability to inflict pain upon anyone who…
"It was clear that even though Su Hyeon was aggressively kissing Daon in the beginning of the episode, Daon was clearly kissing back"
this line misrepresents consent. people freeze in situations of forced intimacy, it’s a known psychological response. hesitation, shock, or momentary reciprocation under pressure doesn’t mean it was welcomed or consensual. da on tried to push su hyeon away, that rejection is what matters
"The show itself keeps emphasizing on the fact that they were both deeply in love with each other (you would think that the show runners prefer them as a couple)"
the story is exploring tension, past regrets, and contrast with da on’s current decisions. and "deeply in love" isn’t the same as "good for each other." plenty of toxic relationships have "love" and deep emotions involved
This is violent and IMO out of control. Daon is chased by 3 guys and I think he is not worth the trouble unless…
the depiction of violence in the drama isn't intended to glorify or encourage harmful behavior. it's a storytelling device. we're seeing the struggles that da on and seong hyeon face and the obstacles they have to overcome
"I think he is not worth the trouble unless you like them looking very young"
jun seo is a young adult at 23. his youthful appearance is fitting for his age. some people of korean descent retain those youthful features well into their 30s or 40s
I don't think they had sex. It looks like Da On slept on the couch, and Su Hyeon slept on the bed. But he could…
"I honestly believe Da On is trying to protect Seong Hyeon in the only way he knows how"
thank you for taking the time to consider da on's point of view. what appears as questionable decision or behavior to us onlookers might be the only realistic option for someone experiencing da on's distressing circumstances
da on was in a compromising position with su hyeon, who displayed the ability to inflict pain upon anyone who…
jae min's authority pales in comparison to su hyeon's, whose power over da on is absolute. a single gesture from su hyeon, da on's boss, could jeopardize da on's job and livelihood. he didn't want to risk losing everything
additionally, da on's newfound courage to push jae min away came from his earlier decision to confront su hyeon and reject him. this courage was absent during the kiss
I don't think they had sex. It looks like Da On slept on the couch, and Su Hyeon slept on the bed. But he could…
su hyeon is da on's boss. his repeated assertions of power over da on and seong hyeon, combined with the fear he instilled through his previous actions, created a dynamic in which da on was trapped and helpless. he couldn't express his true feelings or resist su hyeon's advances at the time
da on felt responsible for seong hyeon's safety. to separate su hyeon from seong hyeon, he took actions that were contrary to his own well-being
Also I think DaOn is particularly a red flag. Man had a nice date with Seong Hyeon and then went and had sex with…
da on was in a compromising position with su hyeon, who displayed the ability to inflict pain upon anyone who crossed his path. he couldn't resist su hyeon's advances for fear of what su hyeon might do to his seong hyeon. he didn't want to kiss or have sex with su hyeon, he was forced to
what's wrong with us finding something wrong with it?
da on comes from a family where "love" is conditional and dependent on material gain. his "parents" didn't give him the support he needs and showed interest in him after learning he has a job/is financially stable. they were interested in the benefits they could reap, and not da on himself. he was used and unappreciated. as a result, da on gravitated towards toxicity, subconsciously repeating the familiar patterns of his upbringing and reenacting his traumas. this psychological phenomenon, "repetition compulsion," explains his failure to identify "red flags." the familiarity of toxic dynamics provided a false sense of security, causing him to push away seong hyeon and his healthier love
thanks to seong hyeon's support and guidance, da on has undergone a change, now possessing the insight necessary to identify and cultivate healthy relationships. he rejects jae min and su hyeon, and tries to pursue seong hyeon
jun seo (da on): "i've never followed my heart before. losing something and regretting it, i don't want to do that anymore" (episode 7, 3:26)
da on isn't a red flag, he's a survivor of neglect and manipulation who's becoming a better version of himself for seong hyeon. he deserves to love and be loved
da on comes from a family where "love" is conditional and dependent on material gain. his "parents" didn't give him the support he needs and showed interest in him after learning he has a job/is financially stable. they were interested in the benefits they could reap, and not da on himself. he was used and unappreciated. as a result, da on gravitated towards toxicity, subconsciously repeating the familiar patterns of his upbringing and reenacting his traumas. this psychological phenomenon, "repetition compulsion," explains his failure to identify "red flags." the familiarity of toxic dynamics provided a false sense of security, causing him to push away seong hyeon and his healthier love
thanks to seong hyeon's support and guidance, da on has undergone a change, now possessing the insight necessary to identify and cultivate healthy relationships. he rejects jae min and su hyeon, and tries to pursue seong hyeon
jun seo (da on): "i've never followed my heart before. losing something and regretting it, i don't want to do that anymore" (episode 7, 3:26)
da on isn't a red flag, he's a survivor of neglect and manipulation who's becoming a better version of himself for seong hyeon. he deserves to love and be loved
actors comfortable with bl/gay roles might not be comfortable with omegaverse roles that demand acting out rut or heat scenarios and unhealthy interdependencies
"Japan already adapted an Omegaverse bl into a live action anime"
japan has adapted many problematic things
"This world keeps on evolving"
true progress comes from moral and logical development. bl deserves to be popular for normalizing gay relationships/promoting acceptance and understanding of gay relationships. omegaverse doesn’t follow that morality or logic, it relies on exaggerated animalistic impulses and homophobic power dynamics that ignore consent. many of us bl fans find its popularity troubling and antithetical to progress
later, da on found the courage to reject su hyeon's influence and assert his autonomy. "i can't go back [to you], too much time has passed, and it's too late to return. i'm going to follow my heart," he said, choosing to pursue his love for seong hyeon
this line misrepresents consent. people freeze in situations of forced intimacy, it’s a known psychological response. hesitation, shock, or momentary reciprocation under pressure doesn’t mean it was welcomed or consensual. da on tried to push su hyeon away, that rejection is what matters
"The show itself keeps emphasizing on the fact that they were both deeply in love with each other (you would think that the show runners prefer them as a couple)"
the story is exploring tension, past regrets, and contrast with da on’s current decisions. and "deeply in love" isn’t the same as "good for each other." plenty of toxic relationships have "love" and deep emotions involved
"I think he is not worth the trouble unless you like them looking very young"
jun seo is a young adult at 23. his youthful appearance is fitting for his age. some people of korean descent retain those youthful features well into their 30s or 40s
thank you for taking the time to consider da on's point of view. what appears as questionable decision or behavior to us onlookers might be the only realistic option for someone experiencing da on's distressing circumstances
additionally, da on's newfound courage to push jae min away came from his earlier decision to confront su hyeon and reject him. this courage was absent during the kiss
da on felt responsible for seong hyeon's safety. to separate su hyeon from seong hyeon, he took actions that were contrary to his own well-being