In the drama there is homoerotic subtext almost borderline Queerbaiting. The original web novel has the two male…
I did not think you meant the novel. The novel is not censored. So neither of our comments would make any sense in reference to the novel.
Calling a censored show that had to go around multiple rules and utilize loopholes to give us a subtextually queer story is not, in any way, queerbaiting. All cast and crew members did the best they could do to give us a faithful adaptation while still allowing it to be seen. And if you do not see the difference between queerbaiting (the use of implying queer relationships for the sole purpose of attracting queer audiences, and no other reason) and censorship, then you need to look up history.
I haven't grinned or laughed in several episodes. Instead i've been raging at how no one seems to know how to communicate. I know that thats a big problem in real relationships, but surely they could change it up here or there. Even the "I'm incredibly busy" conflict can be boiled down to a lack of communication. Even the "Im worried about being apart from you" can be boiled down to a lack of communication. It just feels incredibly repetitive and depressing.
I'm not sure how to answer that. From ep 3-8 it's one of the best series ever made, IMO - but 9 & 10 have lost…
Definitely agree. Im just so disappointed with the past few episodes. For a lot of things. Ill come back after its done and see if they pick the spirit and energy back up.
Finally decided that I had to put this in a time out. When I have to spend most of the episodes skipping over…
Yea, I had to put it on hold several episodes back. It has potential, from what I could see when I was watching, but not enough for me to look forward to it every week. I'll give it another go when it's all finished.
I'm glad I dropped this like a hot potato after EP 2, I just read this forum to read the hilarious comments and…
Absolutely! I remember talking with you on tiktok about how Secret Crush On You was triggery for me. I don't generally judge people by what they like or don't like. That's where tastes and experiences come in. It's the behavior people use towards other people when they like or don't like something that aggravates me.
Ooh, the casual lesbian/bisexual representation! I love it.
JaeYoung's friend admitted to having had a girlfriend at one time. In the viki subs, this is after admitting a brief interest in JaeYoung at one time. But someone said it was a mistranslation, and that she was interested in the girl JaeYoung had dated.
So, she's either bisexual/polysexual or a lesbian :)
Can anyone provide any context on the horse hair thing that Song Lan and Xiao Xingchen carry? I've tried looking…
I believe that would be a fly-whisk, used for swatting flies. Which would be useful for a wanderer. It's also seen as a symbol in daoism and buddhism, both of which are foundations of the xianxia and wuxia genres. It can also be used as a weapon.
Most definitely not a romcom. It's a fantasy series adapted from a BL novel, but reduced to "bromance" due to censorship. Despite this, the fandom still largely considers it a BL, just one that does not explicitly demonstrate as such - because the production company did a good job of keeping the romantic undertones.
They were all worried that hearing about their success would make Torn feel depressed and left behind and remind…
You obviously weren't the only one to interpret it this way. The production team could've done a better job at establishing it in the conversations with the team.
What I don't understand is why they never cast him in a bad boy role. I mean just just at him here: so hot 🤧🤧🤧https://youtube.com/shorts/YE36m5fU4gY?feature=share
Singto recently did an interview with The MATTER where he talks about Paint With Love, his own perfectionist tendencies, how he picks his roles, lgbtq+ activism, his desire to play a bad guy, his photography hobby, his struggles with depression (and his Save Me From Myself tattoo it inspired), getting ordained, plans for his future, and more:
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Calling a censored show that had to go around multiple rules and utilize loopholes to give us a subtextually queer story is not, in any way, queerbaiting. All cast and crew members did the best they could do to give us a faithful adaptation while still allowing it to be seen. And if you do not see the difference between queerbaiting (the use of implying queer relationships for the sole purpose of attracting queer audiences, and no other reason) and censorship, then you need to look up history.
In the viki subs, this is after admitting a brief interest in JaeYoung at one time. But someone said it was a mistranslation, and that she was interested in the girl JaeYoung had dated.
So, she's either bisexual/polysexual or a lesbian :)
https://www.jinli.com.au/blog/the-fuchen-horsetail-whisk-a-taiji-study-in-the-yin-and-yang#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20F%C3%BAch%C3%A9n%3F,to%20a%20long%20wooden%20handle.
It's a fantasy series adapted from a BL novel, but reduced to "bromance" due to censorship. Despite this, the fandom still largely considers it a BL, just one that does not explicitly demonstrate as such - because the production company did a good job of keeping the romantic undertones.
https://youtu.be/RJZaW0slkhs