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I adore their storytelling as a whole. Japanese writers always think outside the box when it comes to delivering a quirky storyline. It’s like it’s in their DNA. No other country could do this.

Oops! Good spot. I've edited Cherry Blossom to Cherry Magic. Fleeting kiss in my mind on Cupcake -would have been nice if they kissed in the alleyway.

Agree too early for Akira and Shin. My point is I just hope we don't get to the end and there no kiss or any kind of intimacy, but I am enjoying the story up to this point.

Thanks for your response. Yes, I would agree with you, its also prevalent in the heterosexual dramas I've watched and I have to give it to them, they always deliver a quirky narrative in terms of storytelling, which I believe only the Japanese can do - it seems to be part of their 'special' DNA. However, I do believe audiences are growing frustrated with the childishness and lack of intimacy, because it simply doesn't represent reality in any way.

Good spot! I missed that one, probably because it's the only one I really enjoyed recently and yes, it was beautifully intimate. However, I think you understand where i'm coming from.

As cute as I find this drama. I have to admit I'm growing evermore frustrated with Japanese BLs. On completing a drama I'm always left totally disappointed and somewhat cheated. Its as if the Japanese want to capitalise on the huge revenue to be had from BL dramas. However, don't actually believe or indeed understand gay culture, so believe it is fine to show absolutely no intimacy between couples - to the point where they feel their viewing audience, us, will be satisfied to watch a drama that shows no kissing. Additionally, what is with all the pathetic childishness amongst grown adult men when it comes to any kind of intimacy? It's just not believable. What reality do they live in?

Look at all the recent dramas:

1. Cherry Magic - not one kiss
2. My Love Mix-up! Childish lead, no kissing
3. Mr. Unlucky has no choice but to kiss - childish lead, no kiss when relationship formed
4. Senpai, this can't be love - childish lead appears terrified of any kind of intimacy
5. A man who defies the world of BL - no kissing
6. Old Fashioned Cupcake - lovely story, no intimacy, no kiss
7. Life-Love on the line - wonderful story, yet minimal intimacy

The only dramas that have defied the above and gone completely the opposite way with full on intimacy is the brilliant - The Novelist and Mood Indigo. Both of which are old classics for a reason.

Totally agree.

Hahahaha! Love this. On form as always 🤣

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So hear you. Thank you 🙏🏿

Wow! Just incredible. Thanks for sharing:-)

WTAF!!! Amazing... and so well deserved. What an episode!

You're right. I never imagined it would be this extreme. More so for those so very, very, young. Thank you so much. I have a thing in my brain where I have to learn something new everyday. Thank you for teaching me something new I absolutely needed to learn as part of my love and understanding of Asian culture. Honestly, I don't take it for granted xx

I really like your thought process. Brilliant. #MrHairy #Funny for me too...

Hilarious post. Love it. However, we got both a dolphin and a whale in one episode. How fucking lucky are we? #JustSayin'

OMG! Thank you so, so much. I watched every second and I held my hand over my mouth horrified as a Westerner at some scenes.

I'll be honest, so sad, so very, very sad to watch. Western parents (non elite), would never contemplate this. The wellbeing, happiness and health of their children are their ultimate happiness, irrespective of whether they're academic.

Some parts didn't surprise me as I spent 2-months in SK on a Gastronomic Food tour in 2019, prior to lock-down and spent a day with a Director from an elite university (she took me to see the university), and explained to me how very hard it was for SK children to even think about entering this university and what it took to be accepted. She had huge empathy.

Thank you so much. I've learnt so much in 58 minutes from you. Honestly, thank you. This video will truly stay with me and make me think differently.

How I love thee for this post:-)

So hear you. Me too. Blew my mind. I have so many questions. Honestly, I'm not judging Asian parents, I simply want to learn as a Westerner.

Is this normal in Asian cultures? Would an Asian parent honestly let their 10-12 year old child work until 10pm at night in order to further primarily their future and there's without a decent meal? Ultimately, I don't think so, but as with Western cultures, that pressure is definitely present.

Hey you. Agree. However most importantly for me, she's slowly, slowly learning she can be who she is... and if she can't, they don't matter in her life.

Love this. Indeed. Indeed. What an awesome lack of boredom relationship to be true.

So hear you. However, my positive spirit to-date so tells me the writer is all over this to a level I can't imagine. I so hope I'm not proved wrong, but to-date this writer has blown my mind. Best writer in K-drama history for me.