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That’s a shame indeed. It would be nice if they made it free but they will never bc it would only be like promotion for netflix. Maybe when S2 releases and they want to lift on the popularity?

This is what I think.
Very simply said: He did it because he was very angry and frustrated. He resorted to violence to deal with his emotions and thoughts.
I feel it has to do with what a researcher has said that studies this behaviour: “We start to disconnect from ourselves because we can’t express our soft side, [which is natural and necessary for connection.] Hence the depression, the anxiety, the loneliness. Sometimes we develop a sense of alienation in isolation that builds into anger.”
I don’t think it’s simply because he was mimicking his ‘father’ and his abusive behaviour. He must have felt very alienated, humiliated and his self-esteem must have been nil. Instead of choosing connection and vulnerability he chose disconnection and violence. He must have felt jealous/envious of him and felt entitled to respect and more popularity but couldn’t handle it when Su Ho puts him in his place. And kind of humiliates him. It’s sad btw that Bryce wasn’t able to open up more and lean into his friendship with the other guys. I think Si Eun was more tactful, understanding and kind to Beom Seok. You can see that in the ending scene. That would have been the love Beom Seok needed but he didn’t give him a chance.

sorry for the long comment 😂

WHC1 is still streaming on Viki! Have mercy don’t remove it pls!
I wonder if it will be moved to Nflix when S2 appears…

This was a very good movie (the rating is on the lower side imo) but I wished the end was different… 😭
I was actually rooting for them to have a happier life. Especially the newfound brothers. 😢

Now I want to rewatch it again after reading your comment! 😅😂

That seems to be the most reasonable reason 😂😂 I thought someone died or something. Or a second season 😅

Most searched on Viki this week! Didn’t expect that 3 years after its release. 😂 Still one of my favourite drama’s!

I felt sorry for Maya. She’s dealing with something she is obviously ashamed of. She kept it secret and it’s eating her alive. She’s also putting so much pressure on herself. “If I work harder and harder, then I won’t have to pretend I can hear anymore.” That’s killing! Followed by a breakdown obviously.

I would love a second season with two episodes per week. But that’s just a dream.

Man, I’m so mesmerized by the actor who plays Taichi and his performance. It’s absolute torture to wait another week!

I was wondering about this too. I translated the English subtitles to my native language for Viki. I’m still waiting in anguish for when they remove the drama from the platform 🥹But getting a second season still beats that disappointment ofc 😆🥲

I feel like people expected differently which I can understand. I personally actually like where this is going. But maybe I think it’s not what most of us expected when we started this drama. Many layers are introduced. The cultural context is very important and sometimes makes certain scenes confusing if you don’t grasp some of the etiquette and customs already mentioned here in the comments. Also the partial hearing/hearing impaired context is new to most viewers I think. It can be hard to put yourself in their shoes and understand their challenges. Then the guy likes guy context. How is it for Taichi to know a guy likes him when maybe he hasn’t got his own feelings sorted out? And what will others thinks? Then there is the family aspect and backgrounds of each character. And I’m almost forgetting they’re in a time in their life where they need to figure out what they want with their life and future careers etc. This drama is deeply layered and I like that personally. But it may explain why some don’t like how the story progresses. Thanks for your effort to explain some things btw Ivy. As well as oddsare and their interesting comment. Have a nice day!

Sadly I can’t view it bc I don’t have an X account 😭

Can someone please take a screenshot of Taichi’s face just before the opening credits start? 😂😂 His expressions are killing me!

I wonder how much they will let what happened in season 1 influence Si Eun in season 2. Anyhow, S1 will always be incredible in its own right as a prequel. I imagine for Si Eun losing his (first and only) best friends in such a way was traumatizing. I hope he finds a new best friend he can depend on fast. But finding someone like Su Ho might proof to be difficult.

Yes, I noticed that too. It's funny bc his confidence is normally very high. And that's not surprising bc he has a lot going for him. But I think his insecurity has to do with him being abandoned by his parents when he was young. That's traumatic. There's probably a belief in his mind and a fear that someone he really cares about is better off without him. That they don't want him near of don't need him. I mean, Taichi did make himself very useful to Kohei by taking his notes in school. He's genuinely trying to help Kohei because he cares for him but it's also a way to make him feel needed. And that's exactly where Maya is trying to hurt him. It's like a weak spot and she noticed.

Maya is painfully late with her meddling. Kohei already knows Taichi is a great guy (he said so himself to her) and that’s why he’s so attracted to him. (I mean, it’s easy to fall for this guy, right?) He recognized his pure intentions early on.
Taichi really is a very kind and friendly guy who deeply cares about his friend Kohei. Whatever her motives are... Maya can play any card she has but she’s too late.

I’ve been hooked on baseball before, so I really think I’ll enjoy it! Thanks again :)

I’ll definitely watch it! Thanks for the recommendation :)

Thanks for your reply!