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He is furniture in the show at this point. I think making him illegitimate chabeol heir really ruined his character for me.

I have no problem with SMA's character but i 100% agree on love story part feels very forced. I mean when & how he fell in love with her?? We dont evn have one scene where he started falling in love with her. It felt so sudden, its like now we have only 4 eps remaining so anyhow make them together.

He is only bearable where requires minimal to no acting.

Im absolutely loving this series but KYD's character feels one dimensional. There is no chemistry between him and SMA and neither his character nor his acting are engaging. For me, SMA and the second leads are the ones carrying the show.

Subgenre whuch caters to fulfill fantasies of hatero women right?? But this one no where nears do that, it deals with more dark and real topics of gay relationship thats why calling it BL is disrespctful and ppl like you are ignorant. So keep it that way.

Certainly shows how unhappy life you are living with kind of words you use for others when you have nothing to do with them.

Once again, you have demonstrated your ignorance by assuming my identity, nationality, and age. It’s laughable. Im a 29 year old Singaporean, a proud gay guy from the LGBTQ+ community and i know and relate to LGBTQ+/BL dramas far more than you ever could. I understand what can be hurtful or disrespectful to my community. People like you, who only fantasize about two men together, will never comprehend the struggles we face every day. You also wont understand how referring to certain LGBT genre shows as BL can be hurtful to us.

Please dont be so ignorant about others identities when you have never met them in person or do not know them personally.

Back to back 5 replies of constant nonsense?Who hurt you so badly? Why are you so upset with your life that you are resorting to calling others assholes when you dont even know them? Clearly, you have nothing substantial to defend, so you are relying on cheap tactics. Go ahead and burn, who cares about cheapos like you?

Why do we refer to Japanese and Chinese dramas as Jdramas and Cdramas, but not simply group them all as Kdramas? Dont they often explore similar genres and themes? To many people outside of East Asia, East Asians may look similar, so why not just call them Kdamas? The reason is that these are distinct Chinese and Japanese productions and labeling them all as Kdramas would be disrespectful to their individual identities.

Likewise, just because a series is adapted from a manga doesnt mean it should be classified as BL. It contain themes that align more with the broader LGBT genre, and labeling it as BL would overlook that distinction. LGBT and BL are similar to K/C/J dramas in that they are distinct categories and mislabeling them reflects ignorance and disrespect.

So, its okay when you call this as my own stigma without even knowing me? How is that any different from me calling you ignorant?
Grow up. Instead of backing up your argument with facts, you are resorting to tricks.

And yes, your inability to grasp the difference betn 2 genres only confirms why i called you ignorant. So, stay that way.

This isnt a desperate attempt by western audiences. First of all, im asian. Secondly, LGBT is a well established original term, while terms like BL/Yaoi and GL/Yuri were created by asians, especially in japan, to cater to a specific audience, mainly heterosexual women, by fulfilling certain fantasies with limited themes. If a show fits those specific themes and caters to that audience, it makes sense to call it BL. However, if the show belongs in the LGBT genre, labeling it as BL is disrespectful to both the genre and the community. Just because its adapted from a manga doesn’t mean it must be categorized as BL. Please learn the difference before assigning labels.

If you understand the distinction between the two genres, how BL originated, who it primarily targets and the themes it typically explores, you would realize that calling an LGBT show a BL drama undermines its significance. This isnt my own stigma, but a reality that ignorant people like you fail to understand.

The drama is outstanding, truly a masterpiece, but i have a question out of curiosity: do we really need to diminish its depth by labeling it as a bl drama? Honestly, it feels more like an queer/LGBTQ+ series, as it portrays the realities of gay relationships and their struggles. It doesnt quite fit the typical bl mold. Beyond exploring gay relationships, it also delves into darker themes like pedophilia, sex trafficking, prostitution, S&M and the harsh truths of the adult industry.

Thank you! You elevated my comment with your more detailed explanation. I really appreciate it.

I know seokryu's parents are a bit overbearing but thats because they were in the dark about her condition and have no idea what's really going on.

I genuinely feel sorry for them. Imagine suddenly discovering that the child you’ve raised with so much love had to undergo surgery to remove 70% of her stomach and has been battling cancer for a long time without your knowledge. How would you feel? Even though they're already dealing with dongjin's heart condition, they still have the right to know what’s happening with their daughter. What if she had passed away three years ago? They would have lived with guilt for the rest of their lives.

I hope all these characters work on their communication, because that’s what’s most urgently needed right now.

Kdrama viewers always have complaints, no matter the genre. If it's a plain romcom, they'll say there's no substance, just silly, cliche comedy (like KTL, which I personally never liked). But when a show mixes romcom with slice of life elements and healing romance, they'll complain it's boring and drawn out. Yet they conveniently overlook the meaningful storylines being crafted through the various characters.

In this show, the storyline is far more meaningful, with noticeable development in every episode. If you compare the titles at the start and end of every episode you'll see just how much progress is made within a single episode. At the same time, the show is gradually developing its characters.

Now, regarding the recent development, Seokryu has stomach cancer. She had it in the past, and i think now she's experiencing a relapse and she can recover as she is getting treated very early. The way some people are reacting, you’d think we were headed for a tragic ending, but that's not the case. She's simply dealing with an illness like anyone else might. This situation is completely different from what happened in QOT, in QOT situation was more dangerous, as there was no cure. Here, the focus is more on how she managed her illness alone for the past three years without telling anyone. From this point on, I believe her healing journey will begin. Once her family learns about her condition, they will understand what Seokryu has been going through. So I don’t understand the uproar over this twist, why is everyone so upset? It's not sudden; there were always hints, like her nosebleeds, but they were intentionally concealed, just as Seokryu kept it a secret from her parents.

Additionally, this is a mixed genre show, blending romcom, healing and slice of life elements. Naturally, there will be a balance of all three. You won't see romcom throughout the entire series, they already emphasized that in the first 5-6 episodes. Now it's time for things to get serious. I expect the seriousness will last until episode 10, and then we’ll see happier moments. That's what i have heard, someone mentioned that Jung Haein promised there would be a lot of happy scenes from episode 11 onward.

Have already watched all of them, and just because those shows made by queer people doesnt make them lgtbq shows, they still comes under BL category.

There is difference betn these two genres, please check explanation here.
https://kisskh.at/758821-love-in-the-big-city#comment-18619097

This is not BL but LGBTQ+ drama.

Although the show is set in the early 2010s, it was created in 2024 for a contemporary audience. Making the main character homophobic in a BL drama feels somewhat insensitive. It might have been more acceptable for some supporting characters to be homophobic, but not the protagonist.

Moreover, the show aligns more with the BL genre than a broader LGBTQ+ narrative, which likely influenced the decision to remove Jiang Tian's internalized homophobia. If the show had been a full fledged LGBTQ+ drama that explored the challenges faced by the queer community, Jiang Tian's homophobia might have made more sense. However, this series is primarily aimed at a BL audience, focusing on a high school romance between the leads. Introducing a homophobic backstory for Jiang Tian, like witnessing his father kissing another man, would have made the show more serious and could detract from its intended appeal within the BL genre.