GigglySnickerDoodle

We’re lucky to get the adaptation. I didn't say I'm not grateful

At the same time, I believe we have a right to express our feelings about the adaptation not meeting our expectations

"... from now on if we see straignt people watchig a straight series where side couple is queer and they are complaining I guess we shouldn't view it homophobic and and support their disappointed"

That comparison would work if "straight" stories were systematically erased from media for decades. Gay works are censored. "Straight" works aren't. Every major movie, drama, and TV show centers on "straight" storylines. And adding a side gay storyline isn’t "taking over," it’s catching up

Then again, most people would call a gay storyline being added to an adaptation of a "straight" work forced, unnecessary, or distracting. The same should be said about "straight" storylines being added to adaptations of gay works

"5 mins spent on the straight cp ruined the 85 mins of gayness"

Imagine watching a mystery, thriller, and for 5 minutes, the detective stops solving the case to start baking cookies, knitting a scarf, giving a TED Talk on migration, and taking a nap. How would that feel?

The "straight" storyline shifts the focus from what some of us came here for

"i guesa straight people are are right to complain when straight show includes gay side couple"

That comparison would work if "straight" stories were systematically erased from media for decades. Gay works are censored. "Straight" works aren't. Every major movie, drama, and TV show centers on "straight" storylines. And adding a side gay storyline isn’t "taking over," it’s catching up

Then again, most people would call a gay storyline being added to an adaptation of a "straight" work forced, unnecessary, or distracting. The same should be said about "straight" storylines being added to adaptations of gay works

"No adaptation is page to page similar. Secret Relationship also did their own thing but people loved it"

The changes in "Secret Relationships" didn't erase the central gay relationships. They expanded on them

That's not what this adaptation is doing. The time wasted on the "straight" storyline should've been used to explore the arc of the second main gay couple that was left out/erased

"This is like me saying "I hate how they replace the straight couple with a "gay" storyline. That "gay" couple is such a distraction and takes away from the main story." Hello? That's clearly back handed. My replies would blow up"

Have you been living under a digital rock? Most people are less than enthusiastic about gay characters appearing on their screens. They would call a gay storyline being added to an adaptation of a "straight" work forced, unnecessary, or distracting. The same should be said about "straight" storylines being added to adaptations of gay works

You're wrong, unnecessary scenes and dialogues were added to the story

And Chan Young and Ji Yu aren't together in the manhwa

I'm grateful for the efforts, what more do you want? Should I grab some pom-poms and do a victory dance to meet your expectations of gratitude?

I'm not going to be grateful they replaced a main gay couple with a "straight" one. Something crucial is missing. The story is functional, but incomplete

Gay characters are almost always reduced to bit parts or side characters (tokenism). The ones from the adaptation give the impression they're an add-on and not an element of the story

Why not have the "straight" couple play a supporting, unimportant role? The focus would be on the two main gay couples, while still showing that not everyone is gay

When you put your work out there, you're inviting positive and negative feedback. Both are part of the process, and both help improve the final product

You can’t take the risk and expect to hear cheers, you'll also hear what could be better

"Mindless haters"

We’re thoughtfully voicing our opinions. You fans can get back to mindlessly enjoying whatever's thrown at you

We do know what we want: a faithful adaptation that doesn’t mess with the heart of the original story or slap "based on" on the title. This adaptation hasn't been faithful

Disliking "straight" storylines isn’t toxic. Telling others they should like them or are wrong for not liking them? That’s toxic

You fans have crossed into toxic territory, it's disgusting

"They are still multiple LGBT characters"

The multiple characters you're referring to are side characters and background noise. They're not going to be given the depth, agency, or respect the main "straight" storyline will be given

"Once they aren't suppressing LGBT people and being homophobic ..."

You're lowering the bar to "not being outright homophobic" and calling it a day. We should aim for better than "here’s a character to check a box"

The second main gay couple from the manhwa was replaced. Stop pushing gay storylines to the sidelines and marginalizing them in favor of "straight" ones

You mean fictional worlds? The place where anything can happen and everyone can be gay?

Not knuckleheads! What’s next, calling us "whippersnappers" and shaking your fist at the sky?

Disliking "straight" storylines isn’t toxic. Telling others they should like them or are wrong for not liking them? That’s toxic

You fans have crossed into toxic territory

"Showing that people can get along regardless of sexuality was the goal yet y'all completely forgot that and now refuse to think straight people still exist?"

We didn’t forget "straight" identifying people exist. We realized not every story needs to include them. Representation doesn’t mean adding a mandatory "straight" storyline for "balance." That’s not how storytelling works

"Tons of show paint this unrealisic image of an all gay world"

That's what fiction does, paints pictures. The picture I'd like to see is a rainbow

I've seen storylines mishandled in the past, I'd be worried this story will follow a similar path

You do make a good point that waiting for spoilers would've been a less emotionally taxing option

I don't plan to camp out in the comments section and spoil the "fun" forever

We can't tell from two episodes. There's a possibility the "straight" storyline will become more prominent and invasive as the drama progresses. And we were expressing concerns about the possibility

Hope you enjoy the drama

We should consider the context of the story being told and ask ourselves, "is the story centered around the experiences of gay individuals?" Then the "straight" storyline would be a distraction or dilution of that story

The script writers missed an opportunity to write an original story that includes gay and "straight" themes. Changing an existing story is a lazy and inconsiderate solution