as BL hater I can say that there is not BL plot or vibe at all, not in S2 neither in S1
As the bane of BL haters’ existence, I'd posit that (gay) romance is in the eye of the beholder. Some people might catch the subtle cues, some might not
"Idk why a t-r-a-s-h community"Calling a whole community "trash," how nice of you. Next time try recycling your…
Nature has plenty of "rules" that people ignore. You're not living in a cave and hunting with spears, for instance. We can't cherry-pick which "rules" to follow based on our biases
"Can we please normalize strong emotional bonds between boys without forcing it into a romance narrative?"Media…
Being gay or bi doesn't guarantee that one's free from internalized biases or prejudices against gay relationships
"But some fans have taken it way out of context and convinced themselves this is a BL story, when it's clearly not"
They’re not taking it out of context, they’re seeing something you’re not
I find it curious that you take the director’s comments lightly, but assume the shippers classifying this drama as a BL or romance are being serious. Couldn’t it be that both perspectives are lighthearted and not intended to be taken at face value?
None of us were seriously classifying this drama as a BL or romance. We expressed our appreciation for the chemistry between the male characters and our personal inclination to ship them or imagine them together
EVERYTHING YOU SAID IS SPOT ON. Friendships between boys in are often misinterpreted as romantic the moment they…
Male Kpop idols are "shipped" with any woman they come across. They're not only shipped with other men
It's natural for fans to imagine more complex, nuanced relationships between their favorite characters or celebrities than the "bro" or "sis" script society gives everyone. Exploring romantic possibilities allows fans to engage with the media they consume
I think they're teasing the fans. Hyun Wook jokingly calls it a high school romance and Si Eun says Suho is like…
The director joining in on the conversation suggests this is no laughing matter, it's a genuine expression of their beliefs
Have you read the homophobic comments here? It took courage for the actors and director to confirm the male characters' romantic feelings for each other
The pigeonholing of men into the role of "just friends" is the degenerate practice that denies the full emotional complexity of men. Men can be friends, lovers, and a combination of both
What are you "pissed at?" Other people disagreeing with you? "We got to see through his point of view all the…
People aren't learning tolerance from a story that’s too afraid to admit the characters are gay and in love
Could you please apply what you've said to other marginalized groups?
Imagine a story with two Black main characters had one turned white in an adaptation to appeal to the mainstream. Would we call it "impactful" or a "gentle intro" to diversity? I know I wouldn't
I just want to express somethingggg. Some fans seem to be misunderstanding the nature of the main characters’…
"Can we please normalize strong emotional bonds between boys without forcing it into a romance narrative?"
Media almost always forces something more than "just friendship" between a man and a woman, do you complain about that? Same-sex emotional bonds are almost always minimized and written off as "not gay." Why is there such resistance to shipping or entertaining the possibility of romantic feelings between two people of the same sex? The answer to that is "homophobia"
The principles of trust and loyalty are common to same-sex platonic and romantic relationships. Rather than seeing the friends-to-lovers transition as a loss of something valuable, I see it as a positive change that builds on the solid foundation of friendship to develop a deeper, more intimate connection between two men or two women
The director and actors have stated there's room for interpretation regarding the romantic feelings between the male characters of "Weak Hero Class 1 &2." The possibility of romance can't be denied
Since season one and two, I've felt a strong chemistry between Ji Hoon, Ryeo Un, and Hyun Wook’s characters. I'm thrilled to hear the director and actors themselves confirming that the romantic tension is intentional
if y'all wanted a lowkey bl that just finished airing y'all can watch weak hero class 1 and 2, even the director…
No wonder the longing glances and heart-stopping moments between the male leads, particularly Ji Hoon, Ryeo Un, and Hyun Wook’s characters, felt genuine and romantic! The director worked his matchmaking magic!
My shipper heart wasn't just making up chemistry. It's real, people!
"The two are very different things, very different matters. Not worth comparing"
The two situations address broader themes of representation and fairness, they're worth comparing
"But some fans have taken it way out of context and convinced themselves this is a BL story, when it's clearly not"
They’re not taking it out of context, they’re seeing something you’re not
I find it curious that you take the director’s comments lightly, but assume the shippers classifying this drama as a BL or romance are being serious. Couldn’t it be that both perspectives are lighthearted and not intended to be taken at face value?
None of us were seriously classifying this drama as a BL or romance. We expressed our appreciation for the chemistry between the male characters and our personal inclination to ship them or imagine them together
Calling a whole community "trash," how nice of you. Next time try recycling your trashy opinions
It's natural for fans to imagine more complex, nuanced relationships between their favorite characters or celebrities than the "bro" or "sis" script society gives everyone. Exploring romantic possibilities allows fans to engage with the media they consume
Have you read the homophobic comments here? It took courage for the actors and director to confirm the male characters' romantic feelings for each other
Could you please apply what you've said to other marginalized groups?
Imagine a story with two Black main characters had one turned white in an adaptation to appeal to the mainstream. Would we call it "impactful" or a "gentle intro" to diversity? I know I wouldn't
Media almost always forces something more than "just friendship" between a man and a woman, do you complain about that? Same-sex emotional bonds are almost always minimized and written off as "not gay." Why is there such resistance to shipping or entertaining the possibility of romantic feelings between two people of the same sex? The answer to that is "homophobia"
The principles of trust and loyalty are common to same-sex platonic and romantic relationships. Rather than seeing the friends-to-lovers transition as a loss of something valuable, I see it as a positive change that builds on the solid foundation of friendship to develop a deeper, more intimate connection between two men or two women
The director and actors have stated there's room for interpretation regarding the romantic feelings between the male characters of "Weak Hero Class 1 &2." The possibility of romance can't be denied
Ji Hoon: "For Sieun, it could be like a first love"
Hyun Wook: "It’s almost love"
Director Su Min: "I think they were in love. I told the two actors that this was close to being a melodrama. I’m revealing this now, but I intended for that feeling"
Link: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/weak-hero-director-confirms-bromance-park-jihoon-choi-hyunwook/
Ji Hoon: "For Sieun, it could be like a first love"
Hyun Wook: "It’s almost love"
Director Su Min: "I think they were in love. I told the two actors that this was close to being a melodrama. I’m revealing this now, but I intended for that feeling"
Link: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/weak-hero-director-confirms-bromance-park-jihoon-choi-hyunwook/
My shipper heart wasn't just making up chemistry. It's real, people!
My shipper heart wasn't just making up chemistry. It's real, people!
Kudos to you, @KioroDjirane, @capybawra0w0, everyone else criticizing the adaptation, and your brilliant comments!
We have the freedom to decide when and to whom we express our gratitude, it's not a debt we owe to homophobic actors uncomfortable with gay roles
It's not toxic to want a gay story to be treated with respect. What's toxic is supporting straightwashed versions of it to feel good about yourselves