GayinYourArea

it seems there was a misunderstanding—allow me to explain myself

the mere presence of darkness in fiction doesn't concern me, it's the manner in which it's broached, the care with which it's treated and framed. i consider myself quite the fan of thrillers and horrors, particularly those that burrow deep into the psyche, unearth the darkness of society, and tackle the likes of homophobia, misogyny, racism, rape culture, police brutality, celebrity worship, broken "justice" system, etc, with sensitivity and finesse to invite discourse and potential solutions to these ills

when voicing concern over nam gil's character in "no regret," i didn't mean that characters with similar behaviors should be removed from media/fiction altogether. if that were the case, i'd have no interest in the movie. i've managed to watch half of it, and i'll admit, the gay relationship is impressively ahead of its time (2006)

i appreciate dark media, light media, or media that blends darkness and light, so long as the darkness is approached thoughtfully

it is, xenophobia isn't a figment of "leftist doctrine" or the product of a grand, conspiratorial narrative. your "doctrine" is to deny reality and the experiences of countless individuals who have faced discrimination based on their perceived "otherness"

the "us vs. them" mentality has pervaded human interactions long before the construction of modern political ideologies such as leftism. both left and right are susceptible to the mentality, as evidenced by your own demonization of the left

leaning on the term "woke" as a means of discrediting divergent perspectives is a regrettable absence of conversational prowess. i believe our exchange would prove less than meaningful and advise that you seek out another conversational partner

whining about other people whining contributes to the cacophony of whiners, achieving little in the process. the producers are unlikely to encounter your online feuds on mdl. it is unproductive

name-calling or labeling the people disagreeing with you as "annoying," "self-centered," and "spoiled" reflects poorly on your maturity. if we're to identify the insufferable, immature party in this scenario, it's hardly those who voiced their concerns about explicit scenes/content

censorship might be a violation of one's freedom of expression, but the pressure to engage in "sexual" activity and have children equally amounts to psychological manipulation and violation of freedom. this pressure rests on the premise that individual desires are inferior to societal expectations. it denies individuals the freedom to make choices about their own lives and bodies, and that's what you did, you expected current korean people to follow the example of their ancestors whose women were subjected to frequent sexual assault and had limited reproductive autonomy

your comment: "this current sex-averse generation of Koreans should learn from their Queens of old. It might help them with their abysmal birth rates"

the enduring presence of explicit scenes in korean movies doesn't demand acceptance or tolerance from all viewers. whining about the viewers who express discomfort with such scenes is as unproductive and obsessive as the whining you're criticizing

being sensitive to "sexual" content doesn't make someone weak, it means they have a different perspective

sexuality is a personal experience. some individuals feel a strong connection to their sexual identity, others feel little or no attraction and that’s okay. there's no reason to blame them for declining birth rates. there are different factors contributing to declining birth rates worldwide, including the rising cost of living and increased focus on career and personal growth over traditional family structures

you can't complain about censorship and advocate for freedom while simultaneously denying that freedom to sex-averse people by pressuring them to engage in "sexual" activity and have children. freedom means respecting and valuing the choices of all individuals, sex-averse or not

the events described in your comment don't reflect good morals, infidelity and deceit aren't acceptable behaviors in any relationship

it concerns me that some men treat their relationships with other men as stepping stones or fleeting moments of distraction before moving on to a woman. men should recognize and respect each other as more than just disposable objects. they are individuals with their own worth and value. however, i plan to watch "no regret." i'm curious to see kim nam gil's performance there

there are instances where censorship is necessary and justified. the "free marketplace of ideas" doesn't magically correct itself. the market gets clogged with so much disinformation and discrimination that truth and decency can't get through

the act of voicing criticisms towards the webtoon was an appropriate display of free speech, and the creators were free to respond in kind. that said, they themselves taking the nuclear option and self-destructing their content appears to be a drastic, over-reactive response to the criticisms. (explicit) content that fetishizes the female body, reinforces gender roles, and romanticizes abusive dynamics proliferates with disturbing ease on the internet. the cancellation of a single webtoon for alleged racial insensitivity or "violence" is an example of selective censorship that doesn't meaningfully address the underlying systemic issues fueling the creation, dissemination, and consumption of such content

criticism, not cancellation, would've been an effective means of promoting growth and improvement in the creators. they could've rectified the problematic chapters and emerged from them with a more socially-aware understanding

what do you mean? who's going to play a "trans" role?

the suicides of korean celebrities shouldn't be treated as isolated incidents, they're part of a wider "epidemic" in the country. with suicide rates already high, some celebrities would succumb to the same fate. placing the blame on a single factor, whether it be loneliness, mismanagement by agencies, or online harassment, would be an oversimplification

relationships aren't a magic elixir for the ailments of isolation and loneliness. even in the warm embrace of a partner, the icy fingers of loneliness cling to one's heart

some choose singlehood. they don't risk the calamity of cohabitation with another flawed human, and they're not suicidal

i know well that the darkness of human nature would exacerbate my feelings of isolation and loneliness in a relationship. i'd be further misunderstood. and thus, if i were a celebrity, i would heed the well-intentioned advice of my management/agency and fans to forgo the trappings of relationships. i'd belong to my art, and my solitude would be my sanctuary

banishing these characters to opposite corners of the globe would be a drastic measure. what if, instead, we were to watch them undergo intensive therapy and character development?

only a poorly executed story could succeed in inspiring some viewers to root against a main couple's romance. the drama needs a season 2 to rectify the issues plaguing season 1, or a spin-off featuring less toxic characters we can root for

once i've put the finishing touches on the fmv, i'll share the link with you!

roger that, commander! the writers will rue the day they denied us our happy ending

i'm working on a fmv, and i'm only holding off on completion until i can review the last two episodes for any suitable clips!

here's a screenshot of my work in progress: https://imgur.com/k8KkXeU

well said, ju yeong and do hoe might not be perfect individually, but together they can create something that's perfect for them

media has a bad habit of painting gay relationships as doomed from the start. the thought of no reunion or happy resolution for yet another gay couple is devastating, to me

i have my video editing software open. if writers don't give lee seon (ju yeong) and nu rim (do hoe) their happy ending, i'll give it to them myself. i'll be cutting, splicing, and rearranging footage to recreate a version of the story so sweet, it'll make everyone's teeth hurt

give us our happy ending, and no one's teeth gets hurt

it's unfortunate that some tropes, like interfering third parties, evil ex, love triangle, cheating, amnesia and excessive conflict, have become commonplace in the romance genre

bl is at its best when it transcends the limitations of these tired, overused tropes. by avoiding drama and lazy writing, it'll be a source of more lighthearted, joyful storytelling

i similarly define bl as "a happy place," or a pillow that cushions the blows of real life and gives us something soft to sink into. the essence of bl is a cheerful, lighthearted tone that prevails even in the face of the ugliest of issues. roadblocks of homophobia and abuse are cleared to make way for the sweet, sweet bliss of romance between men. this focus on gay happiness distinguishes bl from darker gay stories. the genre isn't as bogged down by the weight of societal barriers and prejudices (and shouldn't be)

i see why to you, "let free the curse of taekwondo" is more of a lgb/queer story. the tonal shift from lighthearted to dark in episodes 4-6 suggests that the story is a blend of bl and lgb/queer storytelling