FreshKicks

Really happy to read this. I’ve been holding off on this series but you’ve given me hope.

This would explain a lot!

There's something about Putter that is just so damn appealing. Plus it's "enemies to lovers". Looking forward to this.

I think on this show everyone is "on" all the time, most likely because they're encouraged by the producers to keep upping the energy. In fact I suspect that the producers for this show are much more interventionist than on the other two shows (with the ones for 'His Man' not far behind -- but those producers are nasty little instigators for whom I've lost a lot of respect.)

Also, I suspect that culturally the Koreans and Japanese are inclined to be more reserved. I certainly can't imagine any of the guys on those other shows being as festive as the ones here.

My feelings exactly.

Zuher is full of himself and likes to make people squirm and "beg for it". If he's like that after just a couple of days with new people, imagine actually dating him.

It's annoying how the subtitles don't stick to just the dialog -- instead they insist on telling us what we're already seeing or hearing for ourselves.

In episode 9, a scene change shows that Myeongkyun and Minseon are in the pool together. The subtitle helpfully tells us: "Myeongkyun and Minseon change into swimsuits." (Gosh, it's a good thing you clarified that, otherwise I'd have thought they jumped in fully clothed!)

After we watch them goof off in the pool a while, the subtitle reassures us: "The two are having a happy time in the pool."

We watch Myeongkyun and Minseon make lunch, and after they finish eating they agree it was tasty. Subtitle: "Myeongkyn and Minseon enjoyed the lunch they made together."

Myeongkyun shows Minseon the notebook he brought and explains that it contains recipes. Subtitle: "Myeongkun brought his recipe book filled with dishes he'll make at Men's House."

It's relentless, with hundreds of examples per episode, as though the subtitler was paid based on word count.

The dates are the worst. They drag on and on.

He really didn't know how to read the room!

I really like this take. You've made me feel more charitable toward Shun. I can see how his behavior with Dai is a longform test of Dai's commitment. Unfortunately it includes Shun saying "let's be friends" when deep down he just wants the other guy to keep wanting more while not smothering him.

What a tightrope for Dai to walk! I mean, is there anything more confusing than having someone lay their head on your lap but then push your hand away when you just lightly touch them with it?

But I think if Dai is patient (perhaps superhumanly so) he could prevail in the end.

Exactly.

The flashforwards are a nice touch, aren't they? They certainly pique my interest.

I wouldn't rank them quite the same except for putting Alan last. I'm sure he's a lot of fun at parties, though, and maybe pretty good in bed, but he doesn't strike me as "husband" material. I wonder if he's not looking for Mr. Right so much as Mr. Right Now.

I think most if not all the guys are swayed by looks. When Shun first made his entrance into the house you could feel the atmosphere change. I knew right away that he'd be the one everybody focused on.

I'm glad to see that Shun's got a lot of depth to him as well as a compelling back story, but I hesitate to single out Dai as being hooked on looks.

The production team really screwed up the new season, purposely stirring things up to cause conflict and confusion. I laugh at the "reward" of being forced to make two phone calls but not tell anyone. That's hardly a reward. Similarly with roommate assignments. The producers should have more faith in the cast and just let them do their thing.

After watching this, for me His Man fades in esteem to become yesterday's news. Over there the new season has too much manipulation by the producers. Maybe they thought things were getting stale, but what's next, having the guys vote people out like on Big Brother?

I don't want to turn this into a bash fest but this is to say that The Boyfriend feels more legit to me. (I hope that continues.)

And personally I love the commentators.

Yes, it’s like having friends who are watching and dishing right alongside you. They make me laugh so much!

The conspiracy buff in me worries that he was cast specifically so he would be the odd man out, the more to cause angst in viewers like me.

Unfortunately it looks like they're no longer on YouTube except with Indonesian subs or Thai subs.

Metaphors considered then dropped in favor of "You're the wind that spins my windmill":

1. You're the gasoline that fuels my internal combustion engine.
2. You're the electric current that lights my incandescent bulb.
3. You're the oven fire that bakes my pizza.
4. You're the electric motor that powers my kitchen compactor.
5. You're the downhill slope that propels my snowboard.
6. You're the chairlift that carries me back up the mountain.
7. You're the speedboat that pulls my waterskis.
8. You're the proton stream that energizes my solar panel.

^_-

Fantastic first episode. I love the movie and was a little bit worried about the series, especially since I thought the movie's Taichi would be irreplaceable. It turns out I was worried over nothing.

Excited to see the rest!