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It's kinda fun to watch, because the writers created, unintentionally I'm sure, aroace representation with Jin Mi's character. And even when she later develops feelings, I can just think of her as demi, so it still works. ?

Your summary was riveting. Mind I remind you that Obsessed had 4 episodes of 20 minutes, and yet they were able to tell a compelling and complete story, that made an impression on many people. I'd love to hear your take on the events of MODC so far, I'm sure it's gonna be an epic Dostoyevsky novel.
And yes, the characters were open about their sexuality in the same way as heterosexual couples are open about theirs, not by announcing it every time they get the chance, but by simply acting on their attraction, as if it's the most natural feeling, because for them it was. I don't know why it even needs to be said.
Btw, have you ever heard of an expression "there is no such thing as a new idea"? Well, I find it to be true. Therefore, it's all about the execution.

High score doesn't mean that it's actually good, since ones feelings about something are not the same as objective evaluation. How much you like something is not the measure of how good it is.
Yes, our tastes may differ, but the quality, that you think that matters so little, is still important, whether you like it or not. Also, I didn't even say that GFY trope is bad, it's just that it's overused, so kindly don't put words in my mouth.
Furthermore any fan, especially international fan means something to them, because it helps them gain worldwide popularity. Which helps them make more shows. That's logical, no? And, once again, don't assume things about me. I watch most shows on Netflix, Line, Viki and official YT channels, that distribute the dramas to my part of the world. However, after being disappointed with Trapped, and then watching the first few episodes of MODC, I'm surely not gonna support that in any way.

And a good day to you too.
I'm so glad to know that we can have this healthy and constructive debate over things like quality of the script, acting abilities, camera work, the art of skillful editing, as well as merits and flaws of ceritan productions.
Since I consider myself a fan of quality shows in general, I certainly have nothing to look for here at the moment. However, if they do another show, I'll be sure to check it out, to see if they learnt from their mistakes. It's childish and immature to stick stubbornly to ones opinion, just because. In fact, I want them to prove me wrong and show me (and others like me) that MODC was an accident, and that they can do much better. If that happens, I'd be the first to cheer for them. If however, they produce another disappointing show, I've got the right to critique it however I like. And no matter how much it hurts your feelings or offends your sensibilities, you can't stop me, because that's how internet works. If you can't stand to engage in a serious and honest conversation, then maybe you should look for a "safe space", where no one ever disagrees with you.

Ummm, I'd rather whack myself repeatedly over the head, than watch Dark Blue & Moonlight for whatever reason, thank you very much. Talk about stupid and cliché plot... nothing could save this trainwreck. Watch it yourself, if that's your thing. And please don't insult me by implying that I only like something because it has sexy scenes, because you don't know me.
Personally, what appealed to me in Obsessed the most, was how open the characters were about their feelings. They weren't afraid of what would people think about their "gay love", and so it wasn't the central conflict of the drama. Instead, they were afraid of getting hurt, betrayed, rejected or abandoned. Very human and very universal. The fact that the actors were able to work together so well, to portray such intense emotions, that's a great feat. I have some issues with this drama, but I appreciate that it's not another story of "I'm only gay for you" or "We must pretend we're straight and date girls", because lord knows we've seen enough of them.

Nope, I seriously don't need crappy dramas, because they are just a waste of time for anyone that cares about quality shows. If I paid to see this, I'd certainly want my money back. Anyway, you don't need to concern yourself with what and how I support, because I'm so done with MODC. It's all yours to love and praise.
And about GMM, I actually think it would be best if they come up with new ideas and cast, and focus on making more original shows, and yet, what they produced is still way better than MODC. Even that dreadful Theory of Love.

I keep wondering that myself, if I'm watching the same drama as the rest of the people. ???? The thing about HIStory 1 is that they had faults, but they also were earnest and tried to achieve something they could build on. They skipped much of the wangst that usually came with closeted gay characters and sexual violence against LGBTQIA folks, and focused on developing relationships between leads. Obsessed is my guilty pleasure, mostly due to the off the charts chemistry between the leads and intersting story with a twist. It's not great in terms of production, but it shows wonderful potential, which is why it exploded, and we got the second season. HIStory 2 dramas felt more mature in the subjects they've taken on, and the writing was so much better, as if the writers knew exactly where they wanted to go, and trusted themselves enough to know that the audience will be happy with that too. Maybe they just got too self-satisfied, too complacent, too sure that they can do no wrong, and whatever they put out there, the viewers will be over the moon. To be honest, they are probably right. Most won't care as long as they get a BL with few kisses and a bed scene, because it all worked in the past with many medicore shows. But I just can't forgive them for getting this lazy, for not caring about every detail of the final product, like they did in the past. At this point I'm not even sure if I want more seasons, if they are gonna be this messy.

I don't know about other viewers, but I've been watching Asian dramas for more than 10 years now (Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Thai etc.). Are they different from Western shows in terms of storytelling, acting, creating the world? Yes, they are. Do many dramas employ exaggerated humor and apply it to acting? Of course. Does it mean, that it prevents me from enjoying a drama, because I'm not used to it, since I'm not an Asian person? Absolutely not, and considering the fact that I've watched hundreds of dramas over a decade, and keep coming for more, it's a failed argument. Sometimes it's not about "oh, you just don't understand it, that's why you don't like it", sometimes it's just the fact, that something is objectively bad, and it doesn't matter in which country it was produced. I have my guilty pleasures, which I watched despite knowing their faults, but I don't try to convince others that they are great. Maybe this is your guilty pleasure, and you're entitled to this opinion. However, for me that's probably the worst BL drama this year, because of all things I mentioned in my initial comment. I admit, maybe my expectations were too high, but that only tells you how great the previous HIStory dramas were, that this was such a shock to me. And the last thing, what you said about the attractiveness of the cast, how can it not matter? Are you kidding me? Sorry to have standards when it comes to dramas in general, but aesthetic attraction is a powrfull thing, that can make or break the drama. I'm not saying that everybody has to be Song Joong Ki or Lee Min Ho, but there needs to be something attractive about the leading actors. Do you honestly fall for every person you meet, no matter what they look like? Well, getting addicted to a drama is very much like falling in love, the show needs to seduce us, pull us in, not only with a good story, but also compelling characters that have a great chemistry, and make us want to go on a journey with them. And if one of the components doesn't work, then telling yourself "don't be shallow about actors' looks, as longs as it's BL, nothing else matters" sure as hell won't work either. At least not for me.

I'm so very disappointed with season 3 of HIStory. I was on the fence with Trapped, because I had no love for the primary ship, but liked the secondary couple, but this is a disaster from start to finish. Terrible casting and acting, cringy dialouges and storylines, clichés everywhere (and really badly-executed at that), choppy editing, amateurish production, and basically no sympathetic character in sight. Let's see, there's an overgrown, whiny toddler, creepy stalker, boring and boorish weirdo, bunch of useless and horrible secondary characters... The list goes on an on. I can't believe that this is HIStory, which managed to produce such beautiful and poignant stories like Crossing the Line and Right or Wrong. I keep waiting for MODC to get better and it's not happening. What a shame.

This drama, on its own, isn't really exciting, but Pick and Rome storyline is what makes it special. I'm convinced that the titular puppy is Rome because he's as cute as a button. I love his attitude - he's so sweet and brave and determined. I also think that the trajectory of his relationship with Pick is great. Is it wrong of me to that hope for some angst fueled by Pick's jealousy? I expect a lot of groveling on Pick's part afterwards.

There's going to be a sequel!? Yay! My boys are back! Can't wait for the autumn.:D

So far I'm not enjoying the drama as much as the movie. On a shallow note, the actor playing Bank is very unattractive, which is probably part of the reason why I'm on the fence about the whole drama. Sue me.

Heh, my first thought was that he looks a lot like Ji Chang Wook as well. He also could be a cousin of Wonpuapan Theeradeth. Even though he's got incredible smile and abs (*winks*), his greatest asset are his expressive eyes.He just emotes so well, easily and clearly conveying characters' feelings. Love him!