Diva70

But this life…When I was in high school I would visit my cousins. They lived in what was called the projects( ghetto, tenements). I met a boy . My family wasnt rich but the world I lived in was so different. He had to take two busses to get to where I lived. As much as we liked each other there was no way to bridge the gap. I was college bound. He was just trying to survive. When we were together we could pretend. Eventually we accepted the inevitable. I stopped visiting and he stopped coming. Sometimes love is not enough. That is what I love about this bl. It is so raw and realistic.

Absolutely amazing! I loved ep 5 & 6. …the way Do Hoe and JuYeong look at each other. The nuances and body language alone convey such sexual tension. There is no doubt that they still have feelings for one another. But is that
enough to sustain a healthy relationship. The social and economic divide is depicted in such a graphic way. I love how even the contrast in their lifestyles are shown. At this point I can see them parting ways at the end. I just hope it will be amicable. Life happens. It reminds me of a friend who ran into her first love after many years. They tried again but eventually agreed it was best to part and just keep the happy memories. I dont like open endings but they still have so many hurdles to jump over. Maybe we will get a part 2. The side story with the student is so realistic. I remember attending a piano recital with my son. He was around 10 at the time. There was an Asian boy around the same age. When he was called to perform his mom sat next to him as he played his piece. Myself nor any of the other parents did that. I still remember the look on the child’s face. He looked so stressed out. The mother looked so stern. I applaud the writers and production team on how they have woven this into the storyline. It helps us understand Yeong even more. Regarding Hyeon Ho it is clear he is not giving up on Yeong. I agree with one thing…until Yeong changes that passcode he still has a shot. Next week should be a real roller coaster and I am ready for the ride.

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I am glad to hear you are in thraphy. One clarification. My mom was the foster parent. My husband and I adopted our two oldest when they were infants. The third one was a biological miracle. Both my sons have made me a grandmother. My daughter left home to pursue a career but returned home when her dad became ill. After his death she has remained with me. They are all three my children. Thank you but iam not a superwoman. I just did what I felt any mother should do. Still you are right. No matter how much love we gave our adopted children there is still a piece missing in their hearts.
IAs their mom I have and will always be there. I am their safe haven. I am happy that my biological son has a heart of gold and loves them both dearly. When I am gone he will be there for each.I still dont know if I will watch. I know it is fiction but the pain and angst is real.Take care of your heart. Give yourself some grace.

Thank for your candid comments. I have been trying to decide if I should watch or not because like in the series I raised three children, two boys and a girl. One son and my daughter were adopted at birth. The other son is my biological child. As you suggested there are so many issues to deal with.
I have found that age does not lessen the inner
conflict and pain. In some cases it
gets worse. I too reject the premise that biology always is best. My parents fostered two brothers from the ages of two and four. As adults they sought and found their biological mother and family. Within a year the youngest brother returned to the town my parents had raised him in. He said we were his real family. His brother maintained contact with my mom up until her death. As for my own three. They have a loving relationship with each other. As far as I know the two
that are adoptive have not actively sought their biological parents but I have had to help each one as they have struggled at times. I have read several comments which suggest the series has some very
emotional scenes. How would you define the overall tone. Is it hopeful or sad? Does it have a happy ending?

Kidnap and Jack and Joker

I agree. I am currently watching both.

Thank you..I am glad I am not the only one that feels this way.

This just keeps getting better and better. This may not be considered a bl but the nuances are there and the intensity between Saint and Shin is undeniable. GMMTV has struck gold with these two. Call it what you want I am in it until the end.

I know this series has a number of flaws but I really have been drawn into it. The toxicity of the second couple may be very disturbing but it is really very realistic. I have witnessed such relationships. They never turned out well for either party. I am curious as to how their relationship will play out. The part I dislike the most is the ex gf storyline. It feels like the writers lost their way. When all else fails bring in an ex gf who borders on
being psychotic and obsessed . So it looks like at least three episodes of
deceit, lies, and misunderstandings. The only thing missing at this point is a car crash with one of our main leads stuck in coma somewhere. Ten episodes would have been more than enough. 12 is an unnecessary
travesty. I am trying my best not to give this up but with Jack and Joker, Kidnap, Blue Canvas of Youthful Days, and See Your Love on the table this one is fading fast.

I usually cant watch episodes dealing with death but this episode was heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. It was executed very well and was very realistic. I still remember when my best friend called me to say she had been diagnosed with a terminal disease. Our two mls have such great chemistry. I dont know where the next episode will take us but I am all in.

In my opinion the star of the last episode is Grandma. Love her! Getting Jack and Joker to sleep together was so fun to watch!

At this point I am just going with the flow. I keep reminding myself this is high school…lol…when I think about my own high school days I have to smile….boy, was it messy. Who liked whom changed from day to day, class period to class period. At my last class reunion the couple I just knew would be together forever had parted ways long ago. I actually find seeing so many new faces refreshing. Some of them still have braces. They are all just so cute. Awww puppy love.

Wow! I am batting a hundred this last quarter of 2024! Another gem! I am so glad to see bl writers
incorporating real life issues into storylines and constantly evolving. I just started watching and I am already in love with the cast. It says 12 episodes so I know I better get my box of tissues ready. The scene with the grandfather hit me right in the heart. It is so realistic. This past month my elderly aunt wandered away from home. Since then she had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I have been visiting her every week and lending my support. Her eldest daughter has become her caretaker. She has had to take unpaid leave from her job as she tries to adjust to what we now call our new normal. The young deaf person also hits home. I remember when my husband started losing his hearing. Getting adjusted to a hearing aid was hard. There were times he said to hell with it and would not use it. I am interested in seeing how this will affect the relationship of Tan and Ming. I am sorry Viki and IQIYL are so far behind. I found the first five episodes on another site so I am bingewatching.

I just finished bingewatching this series and personally I loved it. Here are my five reasons based solely on my own personal preferences:
1. No cringey, intrusive
ex gf/bf included just to create unnecessary drama.
2. Strong, likable female characters with flaws.
3. Supportive friends/family. Absolutely loved the dynamics of the sibling relationships. No Cain/Abel side story which was so refreshing. The devotion of the brother and sister to each other was so heartwarming.
4. The second couple…they were so fun to watch.
5. Length - 10 episodes was just right. I will push myself if it is 12 episodes and maybe 20 episodes if it is on the level of Vincenzo and Crash Landing on you which had 16.
I did have one negative - after all they each went through together I felt her lack of involvement in the wedding preparations and setting up their household was inexcusable. I was not head of a major corporation but I was a manager in the corporate world when I became engaged. Certainly she had to understand the words prioritizing and delegation. Even the sister-in-law recognized this when she saw how sad her husband looked and changed her plans. Even the older brother understood when he arranged the helicopter for him to return to her. Her attempt at cooking for him softened me slightly only because I was a horrible cook also and my prince charming reacted just like hers . With that one exception in mind I give this a 8.0 .

Yes, it reminded me of the first time the storyline included a gay couple on a major soap opera in my country. It was a
defining moment
toward bringing the gay lifestyle into the mainstream and treating such
relationships in a
way other than the
usual stereotypical
ways. It was still a
long way from being granted full equal rights but it
was a move in the right direction. This is a very positive and hopeful move.

Go to Youtube and search for Yoon Su on giving kidney ….hope this helps

Excellent choices…I would add
Jazz for Two and
Moonlight
Chicken

I thought the same. I knew two brothers. Their mother would drink alot and was abusive at times. Apparently the older brother left home and cut ties with the mother. When she died he spoke to the younger brother but did not attend the funeral. The younger son had even forged a loving relationship with the once abusive mother. When I look at the two mls in the series I see how two people can endure the same treatment but deal with the pain very differently. If it had been me personally I would not have attended the funeral.

I know this forum is about the series and how wonderful it is….but the more I learn about Nam Yoon Su the more I love the actor even more than the series. Not only is he an awesome and outstanding actor but it turns out he is also a
compassionate and
loving human being. In July of this year he unselfishly donated his kidney, saving his father’s life. Excuse me if I seem over the top emotionally. I know first hand what renal kidney disease looks like. I also know that making such a decision is a life changing decision. The donor puts his own life at risk. This is why my own husband adamantly refused to even consider our only son as a
donor when he himself was diagnosed with this disease. Go to youtube and watch the interview Nam gives about his decision. Listen to the sincerity and love he has for not only his father but his entire family. I respect the actor but I have an even greater respect for the person. I hope he has a long and prosperous life. Forgive me from digressing from our usual focus. I am so happy to see this wonderful work of art get the attention it so richly deserves. Once again I
congratulate all the talented actors and people involved in its making.

I just rewatched ep 4 and I am truly pissed off with Do Hoe…I can understand his
bitterness toward his father but to treat Yeong the way he did is inexcusable. I wish Yeong would tell Do Hoe and the
wicked witch Hyeon Ho to
both go to hell. I still think the actors are doing a great job .