If having morals makes me weird then so be it. I'd rather be weird than a degenerate.
The term "fetish" medically refers to the attribution of sexuality to a non-sexual object or situation. Homosexual relationships between men, being sexual in nature, can't be fetishized
We might expand the definition of fetishization to include obsession, and then, it could be argued everything in contemporary society is subject to fetishization or obsession. Money and technology are two areas where this occurs. In addition, straight media has a tendency to sensationalize and fetishize straightness by casting good-looking men and women in roles that are meant to titillate its consumers
The phenomenon of fetishization isn't unique to fans of gay relationships
Kim Su Hyeon is my endgame cause the bad boy protector energy is IT. I hope Da On realizes how much he was protecting…
Please refer to my other comment:
Seong Hyeon is the best option, and I'd be happy to see him end up with Da On
Alternatively, the story could've explored the idea of polyamory between Su Hyeon, Da On, and Seong Hyeon. The crazy twist would allow everyone to get what they want. We'd get our cute Seong Hyeon endgame, you'd get your bad boy Su Hyeon endgame, and Da On wouldn't have to choose/break anyone's heart
I feel he’s gonna realize how much Kim su hyeon was protecting and honestly was a nice person, beside his yk…
Seong Hyeon is the best option, and I'd be happy to see him end up with Da On
Alternatively, the story could've explored the idea of polyamory between Su Hyeon, Da On, and Seong Hyeon. The crazy twist would allow everyone to get what they want. We'd get our cute Seong Hyeon endgame, they'd get their bad boy Su Hyeon endgame, and Da On wouldn't have to choose/break anyone's heart
We've been promoted to "degenerates" by anonymous. They can't handle disagreement, and their name-calling keeps…
They have a bit of a blind spot when it comes to their own obsession
They're so focused on fighting with everyone and criticizing fictional characters' obsessive behaviours that they can't see they're the one acting obsessively
If having morals makes me weird then so be it. I'd rather be weird than a degenerate.
Their behavior towards others is proof that they're not as moral of a person as they claim to be. It's okay to have strong opinions about fictional characters, but attacking real people for their opinions and accusing them of "degeneracy" isn't a moral way to behave
So looks are all that matter? I thought the L in BL stood for "love" but there's been none of that in this series.
Love and abuse are often intertwined
Abusive behavior can exist within a relationship that contains elements of love. People might care deeply about each other and still engage in hurtful or abusive behavior
If you are on his side, I don't trust you. He's a shallow, obsessive person who takes advantage of drunk people.
"And who knows what could have happened if Daon didn't say Jaemin's name"
What if he stopped himself? What if he didn't? Who knows? We should talk about what happened and not stretch the "what if" game. We're not in the business of fortune-telling
The mention of Jae Min's name was a splash of cold water, bringing Seong Hyeon back to his senses. He realized he was acting impulsively, and he needed to consider the consequences of his actions
That's not the behavior of an assaulter, someone who's acting without regard for the other person
If having morals makes me weird then so be it. I'd rather be weird than a degenerate.
We're degenerates for not overreacting to a drunken kiss? Your sense of morality and proportion is as fictional as the story itself
"And who knows what could have happened if Daon didn't say Jaemin's name"
What if he stopped himself? What if he didn't? Who knows? We should talk about what happened and not stretch the "what if" game. We're not in the business of fortune-telling
The mention of Jae Min's name was a splash of cold water, bringing Seong Hyeon back to his senses. He realized he was acting impulsively, and he needed to consider the consequences of his actions
That's not the behavior of an assaulter, someone who's acting without regard for the other person
The history of gay representation in media is riddled with instances of erasure, where sexuality or romance is…
Seung Won's face not being shown suggests that the gay relationship isn't treated with the same importance or visibility as the straight one
We have different perspectives that influence our understanding of the teaser/trailer. To you, it means nothing. To me, the 16 seconds+ devoted to the straight storyline, as opposed to the absence of time devoted to the gay storyline tells me they are erasing the gay element
Teasers introduce viewers to key characters, settings, plot elements, or what to expect from the drama. With this teaser, an average viewer would expect to see a straight drama
"The "I like you" that Heesu said, we know to whom it would be and the "do you really like him?" That Jiu asked Seungwon, we know who she meant by it"
We're not the target audience. They're forcing a straight storyline to appeal to the average, mainstream viewer. These viewers didn't read the manhwa, and they wouldn't know the implications of a man expressing romantic interest in a faceless person
The history of gay representation in media is riddled with instances of erasure, where sexuality or romance is…
Within the 1 minute and 34 seconds of footage that you mentioned, there were no shared scenes between the gay couple. Most of their appearances were in separate scenes
16 seconds? The female character appeared in almost every scene. Her presence overshadowed the gay couple. You're glossing over the imbalance in screen time
A teaser is a preview of what's to come. Viewers get a sense of what the drama will be like by watching the teaser. And this straight teaser doesn't leave a good impression. I doubt the drama will be different
Thanks!! That's the point, it should remain intriguing, even though the teaser is confusing, it retains the concept…
I don't consider something to be gay if it spends half its time on a straight storyline
And that commenter is wrong. Isn't the boys' love for each other the central focus of the story? Then it should be hinted at. Keeping it a secret until later on will create a sense of dissonance or disconnection for the viewer
We might expand the definition of fetishization to include obsession, and then, it could be argued everything in contemporary society is subject to fetishization or obsession. Money and technology are two areas where this occurs. In addition, straight media has a tendency to sensationalize and fetishize straightness by casting good-looking men and women in roles that are meant to titillate its consumers
The phenomenon of fetishization isn't unique to fans of gay relationships
"But first of all, go outside and touch the grass. Or meditate"
I love your sense of humor
Indeed, grass-touching or meditation can work wonders for expanding one's perspective!
Seong Hyeon is the best option, and I'd be happy to see him end up with Da On
Alternatively, the story could've explored the idea of polyamory between Su Hyeon, Da On, and Seong Hyeon. The crazy twist would allow everyone to get what they want. We'd get our cute Seong Hyeon endgame, you'd get your bad boy Su Hyeon endgame, and Da On wouldn't have to choose/break anyone's heart
Alternatively, the story could've explored the idea of polyamory between Su Hyeon, Da On, and Seong Hyeon. The crazy twist would allow everyone to get what they want. We'd get our cute Seong Hyeon endgame, they'd get their bad boy Su Hyeon endgame, and Da On wouldn't have to choose/break anyone's heart
They're so focused on fighting with everyone and criticizing fictional characters' obsessive behaviours that they can't see they're the one acting obsessively
Abusive behavior can exist within a relationship that contains elements of love. People might care deeply about each other and still engage in hurtful or abusive behavior
Keeping in mind Seong Hyeon's gentle and protective disposition, we should avoid being too quick to criticize him
What if he stopped himself? What if he didn't? Who knows? We should talk about what happened and not stretch the "what if" game. We're not in the business of fortune-telling
The mention of Jae Min's name was a splash of cold water, bringing Seong Hyeon back to his senses. He realized he was acting impulsively, and he needed to consider the consequences of his actions
That's not the behavior of an assaulter, someone who's acting without regard for the other person
"And who knows what could have happened if Daon didn't say Jaemin's name"
What if he stopped himself? What if he didn't? Who knows? We should talk about what happened and not stretch the "what if" game. We're not in the business of fortune-telling
The mention of Jae Min's name was a splash of cold water, bringing Seong Hyeon back to his senses. He realized he was acting impulsively, and he needed to consider the consequences of his actions
That's not the behavior of an assaulter, someone who's acting without regard for the other person
We have different perspectives that influence our understanding of the teaser/trailer. To you, it means nothing. To me, the 16 seconds+ devoted to the straight storyline, as opposed to the absence of time devoted to the gay storyline tells me they are erasing the gay element
Teasers introduce viewers to key characters, settings, plot elements, or what to expect from the drama. With this teaser, an average viewer would expect to see a straight drama
"The "I like you" that Heesu said, we know to whom it would be and the "do you really like him?" That Jiu asked Seungwon, we know who she meant by it"
We're not the target audience. They're forcing a straight storyline to appeal to the average, mainstream viewer. These viewers didn't read the manhwa, and they wouldn't know the implications of a man expressing romantic interest in a faceless person
16 seconds? The female character appeared in almost every scene. Her presence overshadowed the gay couple. You're glossing over the imbalance in screen time
A teaser is a preview of what's to come. Viewers get a sense of what the drama will be like by watching the teaser. And this straight teaser doesn't leave a good impression. I doubt the drama will be different
And that commenter is wrong. Isn't the boys' love for each other the central focus of the story? Then it should be hinted at. Keeping it a secret until later on will create a sense of dissonance or disconnection for the viewer
I'm allowed to express my disagreement with the review