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KinnPorsche is worth watching for sure. It's different on many levels. You can drop it anytime. The first episode may be misleading. I loved that episode a lot, and had high expectations. The fight scene was badass and so funny. I think I dropped it around ep 7. To each their own.

Don't ask my about KinnPorsche. Many say it's the best thing ever, it introduced a new era in BL. They can't watch mediocre highschool BLs anymore since KinnPorsche raised the bar so high etc.

I think it's the definition of trash. It started out well, good visuals, good acting, nice fight scenes, good humuor, obviously expensive locations. But the characters were badly written and became more and more unklikable the further the plot went (if there was even any). The first sex scenes were breath taking, later on they felt like fillers. The second couple VegasPete everyone is gushing about was more than strange. Not really BDSM, but what was it then? This was one of those smutty wattpads stories that came to life. I expected a dark mafia series with gay main characters that keeps me on the edge of my seat. I got a mix between The Birdcage and The Godfather where everyone and his dog is gay. Like EVERYONE. Don't know who will run the business in the future if there is no offspring.

He is obviously in denial, haha.
He was also okay with the diversity cafe. Kan wanted to leave, because he was afraid of being stereotyped. They are pretty sublte with those things. But I like this approach. I wonder what they will do in the next episode. In the preview a man's adult voice says to Thua "you're too girly, that's why you're bullied". I'm also not sure how Ayan and Thua are connected. They have different mothers, but Ayan called Thua's mother "mom". So what now? Did this woman marry his father? A father who maybe isn't okay with his sons being girly and gay? That would also explain why Ayan had such a deep relationship with his uncle who wasn't as conservative as his own father. There is lots of potential for a good plot, but I don't want to expect too much.

I don't care that they made it a bit cuter and softer. I like the series the way it is. I assume when they do those first trailer they don't exactly know where the project is going. In the first trailer lots of backgrounds seem dark, it takes place in old and rusty buildings. That doesn't make sense since the school is supposed to be prestigious. When they then finally work on the project and look for locations they have to make changes. I also feel like it's pretty hard to create this dark atmosphere throughout the whole series. I don't know anything about film-making, but the way The Eclipse is filmed seems rather low budget. They don't advertise this series like others. Don't know why. But I guess they didn't have much money to spend.

But even if the money is not the problem, I feel they still shy away from doing very dark BL series. The first trailer of KinnPorsche was badass, but then we got a cheesy soap-opera with too much humour and some kinky stuff. Didn't expect that at all. Maybe they are afraid, if they make something that's too different, people will not like it. I know some dark gay korean movies that were never popular. So maybe that's the reason why they are playing it safe and are trying to make it a bit more mainstream.

I like that they adress the gay issue in this series a bit differently. In many other BLs everyone is gay and they treat it like it's normal. Or otherwise they are straight and go with the cliche "I'm only gay for you." In this series everyone seems to have a different attitude towards his sexuality. Thua seems fine with it. Kan is panicking, because he likes Thua, but doesn't want to be gay. So there is this struggle he has to overcome, while Thua has to deal with bullying. Ayan is flirty like there is no tomorrow, but in reality he just puts up a wall. The reaction to the kiss showed that he is not easy at all. After all this flirting you wouldn't think a kiss throws him off that much. He still is confident and fine with his sexuality. Akk is difficult to read. He is obviously attracted to Ayan, but can't admit it to himself at this point. He seems okay with being gay, though. Not like Kan.

Never seen a character being so sassy in a BL. That's next level. When the guys are "hot" they are good looking and have that alpha vibe around them. But this is different. So confident, so fun, so alluring.

"Akk’s transition from targeting Ayan to comforting him happened a little quick and might indeed not make much sense."

They had several bonding scenes until now. First with the dog. When Ayan brought food for the dog that was the first time Akk seemed happy and relaxed around him. They had a moment in the bathroom where he said the dog is cute. Since he called Ayan a dog before, he may as well have saide that he thinks Ayan is cute. Not to mention that he was jealous of Thua when Ayan was whispering something in his ear, or how he got immediately out of the car when Kan said Ayan meets with his boyfriend. It's subtle, but they make it very clear that he likes Ayan. Can't admit it to himself at this point.

I think Akk is the kind of guy who doesn't want any trouble or chaos. That's why he goes by the rules, so everything remains peaceful. When he stood up in class and supported the opinion of the teacher he only did so the situation wouldn't get out of hand. Not because he really thought the teacher was right. Ayan is a threat, someone that brings trouble and disturbs the peace. That doesn't necessarily mean he wants something bad happen to him. Especially since he starts to like him.

Regarding Akk's behaviour: I think that's the whole point of his character's journey. Of all the guys he seems to be the one who is the most willing to defend those school rules. He is the right hand of the teacher. But his views will change and the feelings for Ayan will blossom. Not that this plot wasn't done before.

Is it just me or Neo looks like Nanon from some angle? Not the front, more the side.

That preview though ... not much more was needed than putting a hoodie over First's head and the bad-boy-vibe from Not Me is back, lol

They have the same buddy chemistry like Ohm and Nanon, but they also have sensual chemistry. This is a double win.

They should have more protesters too. Imagine like 10 or 15 people. It would be a threat. But only 3?

About the school: I don't get it either. But we can agree the whole school prefect thing, making rounds to control if nobody is smoking or using their phones is weird. In general it seems new knowledge isn't accepted, only the old one in textbooks. Asking questions or interpreting things differently is also not allowed. It's not an environment that inspires people to think for themselves, to be critical or creative.

Last but not least: When you don't fit in, they fight you. That's strange. Ayan didn't do anything bad until now, and they want to get rid of him just because he seems like trouble.

Have you seen this? It explains the good chemistry, lol.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fxJbglvq-V4

Can't belive you like it. Normally I only see you rant about everything, lol.

Like Bad Buddy ... that was commercial madness ...

He is overall good, but I'm mostly impressed how masterfully he delivers the emotional/sad scenes. He manages to bring this complex character to life.

I think I have never seen such a BL couple. Their personalities, characteristics and interactions are very unusual. So despite some troupes like accidental kisses etc. this feels very fresh.

It was executed well. Ayan's reaction was too cute. Didn't expect that. It really felt like an "accidental" kiss. It seemed like they both were thinking "what did just happen?"

And the hug too. Ayan was so sassy. Who wouldn't love this scen?

Khaotung is killing it. He is sassy, sexy, funny, sad, vulnerable and strong at the same time. Most importantly though: he has such a soft and likable aura. Don't know if it's just good acting or it's the charisma of the actor, but I'm impressed. The only actors that ever impressed me in a BL are War, Nanon and now Khaotung. If he keeps that up he will become my favorite actor. Very, very charming. Every reaction, tone of voice, facial expression etc. seems special and well thought out. GMMTV series came a long way with the acting.

It makes me umcomfortable. He is treating him like a child. That hug was weird. Like he opened his arms and expected him to come towards him. Rain had to take the first step. He directly or indirectly always tells him what he has to do to be a "good boy". This is so manipulative on a psychological level. The power difference between those two is not cute. It's concerning and makes me sick to my stomach. DROPPED. But others may enjoy it, lol.