It's interesting that they have Thai BL actors as mentors / commenters on the show. So far I see Max and Poom.
Although Taiwan doesn't use the same couple pairing system for BLs that Thailand does, Taiwan also has some regular BL actors that have filmed a number of series. I wonder if some of them will be brought in as mentors, too.
From what I've seen of their interactions IRL (meaning in different non-series appearances on TV shows, stage performances, sports events, etc) Mark and Ohm have a very funny friendship and really like to wind each other up.
It's bizarre the way the parents appear standing side by side like statues, with both of them just standing silently unless they're arguing with their son or accepting his totally unnecessary apologies (for wanting to apply for a scholarship and doing everything possible to win it, including learning Japanese).
And the mother's facial expressions are like something you would see in a stage performance.....SUPER exaggerated so people wayyyyy out in the audience can see her face. Very strange.
It's feeling SUPER rushed, and they're skipping over things that need a lot more time.
For instance.....when someone stabs themselves like Jaemin did, wouldn't your instinct be to call for help instead of standing there arguing with him until he passes out?
I know he did eventually end up at the hospital, but why was he not on a psychiatric hold? Why was he only on a regular hospital bed, and then why was he allowed to check out as soon as he woke up? Did the docs have NO mental health concerns??
And then.....Jaemin just gave up?? Just like that, after going COMPLETELY off the deep end for years about Da On? He just.....tries to kill himself, then says "Oh well, I tried." and walks away???
Another example: Who uploaded that suspicious comment about Da On receiving preferential treatment at his job? Why was it SOOOO serious for 2 days (the day it happened and the next day when he didn't go to work), and then completely resolved with no repercussions and no further references to it on the third day?
^^^^ Just a couple of examples of how Ep 7 is weird and feeling incredibly rushed.
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And the ending of the episode....
Flashback to a Christmas years ago, and the wishes they hung on the tree:
I hate, hate, hate, HATE when there's a misunderstanding, and one character gets upset and starts to leave.......and the other person just watches them walk away. They don't even attempt to raise their voice and say "STOP!!!" and then explain. They just helplessly stand there and do NOTHING to fix that moment. Oh that makes me ANGRY.
I really wish the writers had not had Dr. He tell Xi Fan, and then have her tell her mother, that "everything will be alright" BEFORE the full pathology report was released.
My mother died from breast cancer, and I have had multiple biopsies for suspicious masses, myself. I can personally tell you that, from our respective experiences, doctors that are overly optimistic before all of the medical facts are in evidence DO NOT help their patients. False hope hurts.
So, while Xi Fan's mother did eventually receive hopeful news from the full pathology report, those scenes upset me.
But other than that, I think this is one of the best romantic dramas I've seen. It's very well done, and the entire cast is amazing.
The chemistry, kindness and respect for each other, and genuine love for each other makes it feel like the actors are a real, actual family even outside of their characters. It's truly wonderful.
- Detective friend Jung Hyeok was shown to have a similar isolated personality keeping his distance from the world.-…
You're right, I got mixed up.
No, I don't think the girl that was beaten liked him yet. He only liked her, but of course he felt guilty once that happened. Although at the time, he wasn't aware of the "criteria" yet because Lee Dong Jin hadn't fully developed his theory yet.
- Detective friend Jung Hyeok was shown to have a similar isolated personality keeping his distance from the world.-…
Perhaps not right away?
I'm not sure if she's starting to get feelings for him, though. Perhaps that's why she didn't approach him at the end of Ep 9, but instead stayed across the street, out of the 10 meter danger zone. Maybe after reading what was on Lee Dong Jin, she understands what she should be careful about.
Thank you for the nice comment. But tell me, was Sangmin Dinneaw as awful as people say?
Yeah, pretty much.
The story just took all these tangents and then kindof collapsed. And then was partially but not completely resolved in the last 5 minutes. It was awful.
Thank you for the nice comment. But tell me, was Sangmin Dinneaw as awful as people say?
Gross: a scene with a vegetable, anal sex, and then later eating the vegetable. Some thought it was funny, but it was just gross.
Gratuitous: one of the main leads is lonely for the guy he loves (who is missing because of the last minute subplot I mentioned), so there's this very explicit solo sex scene that was so freaking unnecessary and not hot at all.
It was just super, super cringe. UGH. It contributed nothing, in any way.
- Detective friend Jung Hyeok was shown to have a similar isolated personality keeping his distance from the world.-…
"- The subplot of stalker and Yuna who got injured and who liked the detective got injured as per the Witch theory."
Except in the case of the male witch (the detective), the curse is slightly different. In his case, people HE likes get hurt. He liked the woman who was beaten and is still in a coma.
In the female witch's case, people who like HER get hurt.
In both cases.......if Lee Dong Jin's theory is correct, if the feeling is mutual between the witch and the other person, there should be no injury.
You spoke my mind. Well, except for the last thought. I'm not shipping anyone. I prefer the element of surprise…
I only said two actors from two different series look alike, and I think they could play brothers if they were cast in a series together.
Gelboys has been an incredibly refreshing production. I want to see more from the director, especially if the same kind of realism is used again.
And yes, I agree that the group chat was very effective. The way current social media and phone technology have been used almost as if they are actual characters in the plot has been an interesting perspective that I think captures the state of teenagers in this day and age. (I have a teen that's about to turn 15, so I see this in action all the time, lol.)
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It's interesting that they have Thai BL actors as mentors / commenters on the show. So far I see Max and Poom.
Although Taiwan doesn't use the same couple pairing system for BLs that Thailand does, Taiwan also has some regular BL actors that have filmed a number of series. I wonder if some of them will be brought in as mentors, too.
In the Cast & Credits section, it says Hong Kong Que is being played by Dollar Patchara Pinta. He's wearing red in the promotional poster.
The promotional poster says Lu Yi Peng is being played by Maiake Kandis Wanaroon, but Maiake is not listed in the Cast & Credits section.
No one in the Cast & Credits section is listed as playing Lu Yi Peng.
Did Maiake withdraw from the project? "Red Peafowl" is not even listed on his personal MDL page
If he's no longer involved, has no one been cast to play Lu Yi Peng, yet?
The poster needs to be removed from MDL if Maiake is no longer involved.
OR.....if he **IS** still cast in the role, MDL needs to update the Cast and Credits section, as well as his personal MDL page.
I'm hoping that translates to this series.
It's bizarre the way the parents appear standing side by side like statues, with both of them just standing silently unless they're arguing with their son or accepting his totally unnecessary apologies (for wanting to apply for a scholarship and doing everything possible to win it, including learning Japanese).
And the mother's facial expressions are like something you would see in a stage performance.....SUPER exaggerated so people wayyyyy out in the audience can see her face. Very strange.
Perhaps I'll see you on other BL pages (here on MDL). There are some good ones coming out, I think.
It's feeling SUPER rushed, and they're skipping over things that need a lot more time.
For instance.....when someone stabs themselves like Jaemin did, wouldn't your instinct be to call for help instead of standing there arguing with him until he passes out?
I know he did eventually end up at the hospital, but why was he not on a psychiatric hold? Why was he only on a regular hospital bed, and then why was he allowed to check out as soon as he woke up? Did the docs have NO mental health concerns??
And then.....Jaemin just gave up?? Just like that, after going COMPLETELY off the deep end for years about Da On? He just.....tries to kill himself, then says "Oh well, I tried." and walks away???
Another example: Who uploaded that suspicious comment about Da On receiving preferential treatment at his job? Why was it SOOOO serious for 2 days (the day it happened and the next day when he didn't go to work), and then completely resolved with no repercussions and no further references to it on the third day?
^^^^ Just a couple of examples of how Ep 7 is weird and feeling incredibly rushed.
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EDIT:
And the ending of the episode....
Flashback to a Christmas years ago, and the wishes they hung on the tree:
"May we all be happy."
"I want us all to be happy."
"I hope we are together until we die."
RANT coming, lol.
I hate, hate, hate, HATE when there's a misunderstanding, and one character gets upset and starts to leave.......and the other person just watches them walk away. They don't even attempt to raise their voice and say "STOP!!!" and then explain. They just helplessly stand there and do NOTHING to fix that moment. Oh that makes me ANGRY.
But.......
Part of Ep 26 was upsetting.
I really wish the writers had not had Dr. He tell Xi Fan, and then have her tell her mother, that "everything will be alright" BEFORE the full pathology report was released.
My mother died from breast cancer, and I have had multiple biopsies for suspicious masses, myself. I can personally tell you that, from our respective experiences, doctors that are overly optimistic before all of the medical facts are in evidence DO NOT help their patients. False hope hurts.
So, while Xi Fan's mother did eventually receive hopeful news from the full pathology report, those scenes upset me.
But other than that, I think this is one of the best romantic dramas I've seen. It's very well done, and the entire cast is amazing.
The chemistry, kindness and respect for each other, and genuine love for each other makes it feel like the actors are a real, actual family even outside of their characters. It's truly wonderful.
There are still 2 eps left, though, so who knows what will happen.
No, I don't think the girl that was beaten liked him yet. He only liked her, but of course he felt guilty once that happened. Although at the time, he wasn't aware of the "criteria" yet because Lee Dong Jin hadn't fully developed his theory yet.
I'm not sure if she's starting to get feelings for him, though. Perhaps that's why she didn't approach him at the end of Ep 9, but instead stayed across the street, out of the 10 meter danger zone. Maybe after reading what was on Lee Dong Jin, she understands what she should be careful about.
Just a guess, anyway.
The story just took all these tangents and then kindof collapsed. And then was partially but not completely resolved in the last 5 minutes. It was awful.
Gratuitous: one of the main leads is lonely for the guy he loves (who is missing because of the last minute subplot I mentioned), so there's this very explicit solo sex scene that was so freaking unnecessary and not hot at all.
It was just super, super cringe. UGH. It contributed nothing, in any way.
Except in the case of the male witch (the detective), the curse is slightly different. In his case, people HE likes get hurt. He liked the woman who was beaten and is still in a coma.
In the female witch's case, people who like HER get hurt.
In both cases.......if Lee Dong Jin's theory is correct, if the feeling is mutual between the witch and the other person, there should be no injury.
Gelboys has been an incredibly refreshing production. I want to see more from the director, especially if the same kind of realism is used again.
And yes, I agree that the group chat was very effective. The way current social media and phone technology have been used almost as if they are actual characters in the plot has been an interesting perspective that I think captures the state of teenagers in this day and age. (I have a teen that's about to turn 15, so I see this in action all the time, lol.)